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You have just purchased a Van Os Medical UK ltd. scooter and we want to thank you for the confidence in our Travelux products. The scooter is a quality product. The policy of Van Os Medical UK ltd. is to continually improve the quality and reliability of our products.
User Manual INDENTIFICATION ....................... 4 GENERAL EXPLANATION CONCERNING YOUR SCOOTER ........5 2.1 C ....................5 OMPONENTS OF THE SCOOTER 2.2 G ........6 ENERAL EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES OF YOUR SCOOTER SAFETY REGULATIONS....................6 3.1 G ....................6 ENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS 3.2 W ......................6 ARNINGS FOR SAFE USE...
User Manual INDENTIFICATION Your Travelux Zoom scooter is equipped with a unique serial number. You can find this number on the frame of your scooter. Below is an example of the frame label on which you can find the identification number. Furthermore you will find the explanation of the various data stored on the frame label listed below.
If used correctly, the Travelux Zoom scooter is an utmost safe and stable product, if the instructions for use as described in this manual are followed.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Your Travelux Zoom scooter is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your scooter carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other people.
User Manual 4.1 Delta tiller control panel Dc Battery Meter Speed Adjustment Dial Throttle Control Lever Key Switch Horn Button Control panel: Speed Adjustment Dial The speed adjustment dial allows you to preselect the maximum top speed of your scooter. Turn the dial counterclockwise to operate your scooter at the lowest speed level.
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Van Os Medical UK Ltd. has made provision for the individual needs and abilities of the operators of the Travelux Zoom scooter. Your authorized Travelux dealer can reverse the throttle control lever controls so that when you pull on the left side of the lever, your scooter will move in the forward direction, and when you pull on the right side of the lever your scooter will move in the reverse direction.
User Manual 4.2 Getting on and off Warning: When getting on or off your scooter, keep your weight toward the middle of the deck. Putting most or all of your weight on the edge of the deck may cause an unstable condition! Before getting on your scooter: Check to be certain that the power is turned off.
User Manual 4.3 Set up For your first driving session, make certain that your scooter starts out on a level surface and that you will continue driving on a level surface. To get on your scooter: Stand behind your scooter; ...
User Manual Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4 4.4 Basic driving Make certain that you are seated safely and properly on your scooter; Turn the speed control dial fully counterclockwise to its slowest setting; Insert the key into the key switch; ...
User Manual 4.5 Steering Place both hands on the handgrips of the tiller, turn the tiller to the right to travel to the right; Turn the tiller to the left to travel to the left; Make certain to maintain sufficient clearance when turning your scooter so that ...
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User Manual Ramps When proceeding up any ramp, curb, or incline: Lean forward in your seat to move your centre of gravity forward for maximum stability and safety. If the ramp has a switchback, good cornering ability is required: Manoeuvre your scooter so that the front wheels take wide swings around the ...
User Manual 4.7 Going up an incline / down a decline Driving on inclines For maximum stability, lean forward in your scooters seat while proceeding up ramps, inclines, curbs, or any low rise; Drive with caution when attempting to drive up to any incline, even handicap ...
User Manual Procedure 1: Under power Set the key switch to the “Off position”; Dismount your scooter; Set the key switch to the “On position”; While standing next to your scooter, carefully operate the controls at the lowest ...
User Manual 4.9 EMI / RFI The rapid development of electronics, especially in the area of communications, has saturated our environment with electromagnetic (radio) waves that are emitted by television transmitters, cellular phones, citizen’s band radios (CBs), amateur radios (ham radios), wireless computer links, microwave transmitters, paging transmitters, etc.
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User Manual EMI / RFI recommendations Do not turn on or use hand-held personal electronic communication devices such as cellular phones, walkie-talkies, and CB radios while your scooter is turned on; Be aware of any nearby transmitters (radio, television, microwave, etc.) on ...
YOURSELF ARE STRONGLY ADVISED AGAINST AND CARRIED OUT AT YOUR OWN RISK. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MOUNTING OPTIONS In this chapter we will explore all the possibilities on your Travelux Zoom scooter. Your scooter is a Travelux Zoom scooter. 5.1 Technical information...
User Manual 5.2 Armrest adjustments Armrest width adjustment To adjust the armrest width: Loosen the adjustment knobs at the rear of the seat see picture 5; Slide the armrests in or out to the desired width; Tighten the adjustment knobs. ...
User Manual 5.3 Seat adjustments Seat rotation lever The seat can be rotated through 360º and locked at any 45º position. Pull up on the seat rotation lever (see picture 7 arrow 1) and rotate the seat to the desired position; Release the handle to lock the seat at any 45º...
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User Manual Your scooter is designed to be disassembled easily for transporting. When disassembling your scooter, please be sure to follow the following instructions; Warning: Remove the key from the key switch before you begin to disassemble your scooter! Remove the seat Place your scooter on a level surface;...
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User Manual Remove the floor basket Lift the floor basket up and off of the frame, see picture 10; Lift the front basket off of the tiller, see picture 10. Picture 10 Fold down and lock the tiller Push in and turn the tiller lock clockwise 90º, see picture 11 arrow 1.
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User Manual Separate the drive train from the frame Warning: Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the frames. This area is a pinch- point and requires your full attention. Pull up the drive train release lever, see picture 12; ...
User Manual 5.5 Assembly Warning: Be aware of any possible pinch pints when connecting the rear frame to the front frame. Please note warning labels at pinch points during assembly; Pinching and crushing hazard! Increased hazards due to pinching or crushing ...
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User Manual Reinstall the drive train Line up the frame and the drive train, see picture 15; Lower the frame onto the drive train until the drive train release lever engages. Picture 15 Install the battery pack Gently lower the battery pack onto the frame, see picture 16. ...
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User Manual To set the tiller to your preference, follow these directions; Use one hand to grasp a handgrip; Use your other hand to loosen the tiller adjustment knob; Position the tiller to a comfortable driving position; Tighten the tiller adjustment knob.
TRANSPORT AND TRANSIT IN CAR Your Travelux Zoom scooter is designed to be easily transported by car. See chapter 5.4 how to disassemble your scooter and see chapter 5.5 assembly for mounting your scooter.
CARE AND MAINTAINANCE Routine maintenance The Travelux Zoom scooter is virtually maintenance free. All off the bearings on your scooter are permanently lubricated and sealed. No additional lubrication is required. There are, however, several things that you can do to help keep up the appearance and maintain the performance of your scooter.
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User Manual Batteries and charging Battery maintenance is the most important part of maintaining of your scooter. Keeping the batteries fully charged helps to extend battery life. Use the following guidelines to help keep your batteries in optimum condition. To break-in the batteries, completely run down the batteries 4-5 times. This ...
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Make certain that the key switch is set to the “On” position. If none of the above procedures solve the problem, contact your authorized Travelux dealer. Main circuit breaker The 50-amp main circuit breaker reset button is located on the side of the battery pack, see picture 21.
If the main circuit breaker continues to trip, there is probably an underlying electrical fault that needs attention, consult your Travelux dealer. PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND SOLUTIONS Your Travelux Zoom scooter is inspected and adjusted so that you can use it immediately. Diagnostics The diagnostics feature of your scooter microprocessor based motor control board functions as follows;...
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Indicates a motor voltage problem; Your scooter will not operate until the problem is corrected. Remedy: Contact your authorized Travelux dealer. 9 Beeps Indicates other internal errors or faults; Your scooter will not operate until the problem is corrected.
Travelux offers a warranty period of 2 years on the complete product except the batteries: 6 months. Also you can find the warranty periods label on the frame of your Travelux Zoom scooter. See also chapter 1.
Warning: Travelux can not be liable for any consequent or individual damage whatsoever. While this manual is created with care it is not exclusive. The warranty is only valid during the indicated period. If adjustments are made to the scooter, which have structural impact on the product, the warranty will expire completely.
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User Manual Product identification Product: Electrically powered wheelchairs, scooters and their chargers Brand: Travelux Model/type: Zoom Version: Manufacturer: Name Van Os Medical B.V. Address Koperslagerij 3 4651 SK Steenbergen Country The Netherlands EU Representative: Name W. van Os Address Koperslagerij 3...
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