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- Page 1 Little Gem 3 & 4 Wheel Scooter Owner’s Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction page 1 Guarantee page 2 How to use this manual page 3 General warnings page 4 - 8 EMC (EMI) warnings page 9 - 10 Features page 11 Safety warnings & user guidance page 12 - 17 Tiller control functions page 18 - 19 Operating your scooter page 20 - 22... - Page 4 Class A Scooters are compact and often portable. They will be manoeuvrable but not necessarily capable of outdoor obstacles. They are portable in design and can be dismantled into smaller pieces for storage and/or transportation in the boot of a vehicle. They are intended for use in the home, office, public places and similar locations where there are pavements, pedestrian paths or floors that have hard and firm surfaces.
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Page 5: Introduction
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Page 6: Guarantee
Medical Limited recommend that you do not undertake maintenance tasks other than those explained in this manual. Your local authorised Sunrise Medical service agent is fully trained by Sunrise Medical to carry out detailed maintenance as and when required. Use only genuine Sunrise Medical replacement parts. -
Page 7: How To Use This Manual
How to use this manual We at Sunrise Medical want you to get the best out of your scooter. This Owner’s Manual will familiarise you with the scooter and its features. It contains guidance on everyday usage and general care in addition to information on the high quality standards which we adhere to and details about the warranty. - Page 8 At this time, there are no approved Tie-down Systems for the transportation of a user in ANY moving vehicle whilst seated on a scooter. It is the opinion of Sunrise Medical that users of mobility scooters should be transferred into the appropriate vehicle seating system and use should be made of the restraints available to the auto industry.
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Page 9: General Warnings
GENERAL WARNINGS PERSONAL & OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES Drive profiles should only be adjusted by healthcare professionals and approved agents/dealers, who are totally conversant with the process. They must also fully understand the user’s capabilities and the user’s ability to operate the scooter safely. Incorrect settings may cause injury or damage to the user, bystanders, the scooter and/or nearby property. - Page 10 If you have any doubts about health problems affecting your ability to operate the mobility scooter safely, please consult your healthcare professional. Sunrise Medical specifically disclaims responsibility to all personal injury and property damage that may occur during use which does not comply with the relevant national or local statutes.
- Page 11 GENERAL WARNINGS PERSONAL & OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES The rear body panel, (where fitted), is designed to cover the Drive Assembly, Main Controller, Wiring Harness and Electrical Connectors. Only remove this panel for the following: To connect/disconnect cable plugs. To disassemble the scooter for transport. To remove/install batteries.
- Page 12 GENERAL WARNINGS PERSONAL & OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES Check that all electrical connections are secure before using your scooter. DO NOT under any circumstances, disconnect, cut, extend or otherwise modify ANY of the wiring harnesses installed within or connected to your mobility scooter. DO NOT under any circumstances, disconnect, cut, extend or otherwise modify ANY of the wiring harnesses installed within or connected to your mobility scooter battery charger.
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Page 13: Emc (Emi) Warnings
EMC (EMI) WARNINGS CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTRO MAGNETIC CONTAMINATION, (EMC) ON YOUR MOBILITY SCOOTER. SOMETIMES THIS EFFECT IS ALSO KNOWN AS ELECTRO MAGNETIC INTERFERENCE, (EMI). EMC, (EMI), FROM RADIO-WAVE SOURCES. Mobility scooters may be susceptible to EMC, which is interference from electromagnetic energy, (EM), emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur (HAM) radio transmitters, two way radios and mobile... - Page 14 EMC (EMI) WARNINGS 3. Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as commercial broadcast transmitters, (radio and TV broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM) radios. Note: Other types of hand-held devices such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/FM radios, TV sets, CD players, cassette players and small appliances, such as electric shavers and hair dryers, are not likely to cause any EMC problems to your mobility scooter.
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Page 15: Features
Features WIDTH ADJUSTABLE CONTROL POD ARMRESTS SEATING PAGE 18-19 PAGE 17 PAGE 16 BASKET BATTERY PACK PAGE 25-29 TILLER ADJUSMENT PAGE 17 FREEWHEEL LEVER PAGE 20 TILLER LOCK PAGE 12,16 TYRES PAGE 30 Photo 1 Iss 7... - Page 16 Safety warning and user guidance Getting on to your scooter 1. Ensure that the on-off switch or key switch is turned to the off position. 2. Stand at the side of the scooter, facing forwards. 3. Pull the armrest upwards until vertical. 4.
- Page 17 Safety warning and user guidance General safety warnings Kerb climbing Safety is important with any vehicle Do not attempt to mount or that is power driven. Below are dismount kerbs. some essential tips to safeguard Always cross the road with caution your use.
- Page 18 Safety warning and user guidance Lifting heavy or bulky components Seat: 1. Lift armrests upwards until vertical (Photo 2). 2. Stand behind seat and fold the backrest down (Photo 3). 3. Hold the seat rotation lever upwards. 4. Carefully remove the seat, keeping your back straight and bending your knees.
- Page 19 Safety warning and user guidance Batteries Tyres Always check the batteries are Your scooter has solid tyres all sufficiently charged before setting round. They do not require inflation. off. It is good practice to inspect the Always ensure that your batteries tyres for damage or wear, regularly.
- Page 20 Safety warning and user guidance Transportation (De-docking) Use of mobile phones When transporting the scooter remove seat and Mobile telephones or two way lower the tiller. The battery can be removed and radio devices must not be used the rear end of scooter dismantled. while operating the vehicle.
- Page 21 Safety warning and user guidance Armrest Adjustment The width of the armrests can be adjusted by loosening the two thumbwheel knobs located under the seat base, moving the armrests to the desired position and re- tightening the thumbwheel knobs. Tiller Adjustment The scooter features an adjustable tiller which allows you to lock the tiller in the most comfortable driving position.
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Page 22: Tiller Control Functions
Tiller control functions Hand Controls All of the drive controls for the scooter are to be found on the Tiller Control Box (Photo 7). The Pre-set Speed Knob Turning this knob to the left, reduces your available maximum speed. Turning it to the right, increases the available maximum speed. The Battery Gauge This gives an approximation of battery charge. - Page 23 Tiller control functions Throttle Lever The throttle lever offers finger-tip control of your scooter, (Photo 7). It controls the speed as well as forward and reverse motion. Pushing the right-hand side of the lever away from you with the right thumb, moves the scooter forwards.
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Page 24: Operating Your Scooter
Operating your Scooter Freewheel mechanism A freewheel device disengages the power drive to allow manual operation (Photo 8). The freewheel is selected by pulling up the lever which is located at the rear of the scooter. Once freewheel has been selected, the electronic drive control system is disabled to prevent driving. - Page 25 Operating your Scooter Basic Driving 1. Make sure you are properly seated on the scooter and that the Speed Control knob is turned fully to the left, towards the “Min” icon. Note: Reverse movement of the scooter may not occur when Speed Control Dial is turned fully anti-clockwise and reversing up a slope.
- Page 26 Operating your Scooter Braking To bring the scooter to a standstill simply let go of the throttle control lever. Remember to keep your hands on the handlebars whilst the scooter is braking. Two types of braking are used. (a) Automatic regenerative braking, which slows the scooter to a stop. (b) Automatic braking which will operate a couple of seconds after releasing the control lever and holds the scooter in position, even if you are on a hill.
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Page 27: Guidance For Safe Operation & Use
Guidance for safe operation and use Crossing roads Use on the footpath Your scooter is not capable of When using your scooter on the mounting and dismounting kerbs footpath always be aware of and other obstacles greater than pedestrians and situations which 30 mm. - Page 28 Guidance for safe operation and use Hill climbing Your scooter is designed to travel up or down most reasonable slopes up to 9 degrees for 4 wheel model and 6 degrees for 3 wheel model , however both hill climbing capability and distance travelled between battery charges will be adversely affected by such things as:...
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Page 29: Batteries & Charging
Batteries and charging General information Maintenance free This is the type of battery used in the Batteries are the power source for battery pack. It uses GEL electrolyte almost all of the modern mobility which is totally sealed within the products available today. - Page 30 Batteries and charging Battery pack care plan 7. Do not top up the charge of your batteries during the day. 1. Only use the approved battery Wait until the evening for a full charger compatible with the overnight charge. vehicle to be charged. Caution! 2.
- Page 31 Batteries and charging The range of your vehicle Most manufacturers of mobility products state the range of their vehicles either in the sales literature or within the Owners Manual. The range stated sometimes differs from manufacturer to manufacturer even though the battery size is the same. We measure the range of their vehicles in a consistent and uniform manner, but variances still occur due to motor efficiencies and overall product load weight.
- Page 32 Batteries and charging Off Board Battery Charger Your scooter is supplied with an off-board charging facility. Please note that only chargers with a capacity of minimum 1.5 Amp and maximum 3 Amp supplied by your local authorised agent should be used. Your battery pack can be charged on or off the scooter.
- Page 33 Batteries and charging Off Board Battery Charger The 1.5 Amp, off-board battery charger has a status indicator which tells you when your battery pack is fully charged, (Photo 13). There are three (3) possible indications: 1. OFF = Not connected / fault. 2.
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Page 34: Routine Maintenance
Routine maintenance The following table gives an indication as to when routine maintenance checks should be made. There is no service manual available. Maintenance, fault finding and servicing should be carried out by an authorised agent unless otherwise indicated. The checks below can be carried out by the user Battery charge check (Fig. -
Page 35: Specifications
Specifications PARAMETER Little Gem (3 Wheel) Little Gem (4 Wheel) LENGTH 36” 39" REAR WIDTH 19" 19" MAX. USER WEIGHT 250lb (115kg) 250lb (115kg) BATTERY PACK 12 AH 12 AH MAX SAFE ANGLE 6° 9° TURN RADIUS 32" 44” SEAT - BASE HEIGHT 12"/16.5”... - Page 36 Trouble Shooting Guide SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Shortened range Batteries not charged for long Charge batteries for eight hours enough or more Batteries weak and cannot hold Replace battery pack charge Battery pack not Battery pack fault Replace battery pack charging Charge fault Replace charger...
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- Page 39 Sunrise Medical Limited Sunrise Business Park, High Street, Wollaston, West Midlands DY8 4PS England Tel 01384 44 66 88 Fax 01384 44 66 99 E-Mail: sunmail@sunmed.co.uk www.sunrisemedical.com Iss 7 23 03 2010...