Preface - Drive Medical Prism 3-wheel Owner's Manual

1. PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION
• Please carefully read this owner's handbook before
using the scooter to ensure that you operate the
scooter safely. Improper use of the scooter could
result in damage, injury or traffic accidents.
• This handbook also advises how to get most out of
your scooter by giving comprehensive operating,
assembly and maintenance instructions for the
scooter.
• A repair and maintenance record chart and
warranty information is included with this
handbook. Please keep it in a safe place or with the
scooter.
• If someone else uses the scooter make sure that you
provide him or her with this handbook for their
consideration.
• As designs change some of the illustrations and
pictures in the manual may not correspond to the
scooters that you purchased. We reserve the right
to make design modifications.
• The Prism range of scooter are part of the Mercury
range, and have been designed and manufactured
to provide a comfortable and secure yet affordable
solution for some mobility requirements. They are
manoeuvrable and are suitable for indoor and some
outdoor application where the terrain is forgiving
(for example smooth paths, shopping centres, etc).
They are class 2 scooters as defined by the Road
Traffic Act 1988. They feature a rotating seat and
can be easily folded and disassembled.
• There are three models available:
3-wheel model for compact environments
4-wheel model for greater stability
4-wheel Sport model for better performance
2. SAFETY
Before Driving
• The user needs to be familiar with the use and
operation of this scooter before driving.
• Ride on the pavement and pedestrian areas only.
Never ride on motorways or dual carriageways.
Prism Electric Scooter
Only use road to cross to other side of the
pavement.
• Be aware of traffic when crossing or using roads.
• Use extreme caution when driving your scooter in
busy areas such as shopping malls.
• Do not drive the scooter under the influence drink
or drugs, or when you are tired.
• Be careful when using the scooter in low light. It has
not been design for use at night.
• Before using the scooter in busy or hazardous
environments, familiarise yourself with the
operation of the scooter. Practice in an open and
safe area which is free from hazards and other
people. Turn the speed dial down for your initial
practice.
2.2 Whilst Driving
• Do not use your scooter on surfaces that are
muddy, gravelly, bumpy, narrow, snowed over, icy;
or on towpaths near to canals which are not
guarded.
• Do not use your scooter outside when it is raining,
snowing, misty or windy.
• Do not make erratic turnings on your scooter.
• Bear in mind driving motions such as accelerating,
stopping, turning, reversing, and the effect of
gradients.
• Slow down when driving on gradients. Always lean
forward when climbing a steep gradient. Do not
travel on gradients exceeding those stated on the
diagram below:
• Do not drive on roads with large drops or potholes.
• The scooter is not suitable for carrying passengers.
• Do not use the scooter to carry heavy goods.
• Do not use a mobile phone or other wireless
communication devices whilst driving. Always stop
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