Fitting battery into the eFOLDi ......................24 Charger and Charging ..........................26 Precautions for use and handling charger ..................26 Charging with battery fitted in the eFOLDi ..................26 Charging with battery removed from the eFOLDi ................27 Charging notes for International travellers..................27 Driving your eFOLDi .............................
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Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing the eFOLDi – the electric foldable, portable scooter brought to you by SunTech UK Ltd as a versatile triple mode device, having the ability to be used not just as a scooter, but also as a chair,...
Fully charge the battery(ies) before first use and follow the guidelines for getting the best long term benefit from the battery(ies). The folded eFOLDi should only be stood on its main rear wheels and lateral castors when on a level floor or ground. When unfolding or folding the eFOLDi, ensure: •...
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For UK Users: The eFOLDi can be supplied fully compliant with UK Invalid Carriage Class 2 regulations or Class 3 regulations. It is illegal for persons restricted to Class 2 vehicles to ride Class 3 vehicles, e.g. persons less than 14 years old are prohibited from riding Class 3.
Fully folded to the size of a medium suitcase for storage. When the user is needing to move the eFOLDi manually, a handle can be extended, making it as easy to carry/pull as when handling normal luggage, thereby easily transported with the user when using public transport.
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Left side pocket Main power switch Backrest frame Handle bar Accelerator Voltage Right grip Brake lever Left grip Horn Headlight switch Indicator switch 4mph setting Reverse setting 8mph setting Combination switch Indicator left Indicator right Headlight switch Horn eFOLDi USER MANUAL...
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The hub. motor is equipped with electric brake which kicks in when the accelarator is off. Note: Electric brake only works when the power is ON. No electric brake when the power is OFF. USB charging ports Power indicator Cover USB ports eFOLDi USER MANUAL...
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If any cable has any damage (or sharp bend), the eFOLDi MUST NOT BE USED or power be switched on until the damage has been rectified by an authorized repairer due to risk of catastrophic brake failure and/or electrical short circuit.
Drag handle folding and unfolding The drag handle is designed to make dragging easy with an extended handle. When the eFOLDi is at Suitcase mode, the drag handle can be folded or unfolded by pressing the release button and flip the...
Position the eFOLDi upright with both large rear wheels and both lateral castors on level ground. When you first take the eFOLDi out of packaging, it is at the storage mode with pulling handle and drag handle folded neatly against the handle bar, as shown as image B below...
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Pull the handlebar toward you to release the magnetic catch. Support the handlebar assembly, ready for the next step. TIP: whilst grasping one or both handlebar grips and pulling them, push your thumb(s) against the mainframe front to make it easier to release the magnetic catch. eFOLDi USER MANUAL...
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Whilst holding the handlebar assembly, release latch No. 6 (front wheel assembly lock) Raise the handlebar with the front wheel assembly until latch No.2 is properly engaged in its socket. (The handlebar may now be rested against the front of the seat.) eFOLDi USER MANUAL...
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Whilst holding the front wheel in place, grasp the front sub-frame and lower the front of the eFOLDi to the ground, turning the wheel so it is pointing forward. (The front brake assembly should be to the front of the eFOLDi and the mudguard should be under the front sub-frame.) eFOLDi USER MANUAL...
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Raise the handlebar assembly, ensuring the two parts of the steering column align (without forcing them) and lock together. Ensure the latch No.1 is locked in place. IMPORTANT: Verify the steering latch No. 1 is properly engaged as shown and the indentation (indicated) is showing clearly! 11. Raise the seat’s back-rest. eFOLDi USER MANUAL...
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12. Unfold down the two foot-rests (one on each side of the front wheel fork). TIP: the foot-rests can be easily unfolded by the rider sitting appropriately (as if to ride the eFOLDi) and using their feet When above steps 1 to 12 have been completed (also when latches No.4 & 5, latch No.2 and latch No.1 have been verified as having been locked into their relevant positions), the eFOLDi is...
Scooter to Suitcase Before starting, ensure: • the charger is not connected to eFOLDi charging socket. • the eFOLDi’s power switch is switched OFF. • the eFOLDi’s handbrake is locked ‘on’. • the eFOLDi is on level ground. • the footrests are already folded up against the front wheel fork.
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3. Grasp the front sub-frame and the front wheel, using them to lift the front of the eFOLDi until the eFOLDi is standing on the rear wheels and the lateral castors while holding the front wheel preparing for the next step.
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No. 6. Push the handlebar assembly against the front sub-frame until the magnet engages with its catch plate. When latch No.6 is properly engaged When latch No.6 is NOT engaged in place eFOLDi USER MANUAL...
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Press the release button and flip the extending drag handle up. Now the eFOLDi is fully folded as a suitcase eFOLDi USER MANUAL...
(with both large rear wheels and both lateral castors on level ground). From the underside of the eFOLDi (with the large seat back bag facing away from you), grasp the front stand, press both latches No.4 and 5 (with your thumbs), push the front stand into its level position, release both latches No.
2. From the underside of the eFOLDi (with the large seat back bag facing away from you), grasp the front stand, press both latches No.4 and 5 (with your thumbs), lift the front stand into its upright position, release both latches No.
Battery The eFOLDi battery has been designed and built specifically for the eFOLDi. This battery must not be used for any purpose other than as stated in this manual as good practice or with any other device. Any misuse or dismantling of this battery may damage it physically and/or electrically/electronically, internally and/or externally and such will not be covered by its warranty.
Fitting battery into the eFOLDi 1. Ensure the main power switch is switched off. 2. Unfold the eFOLDi so it is arranged in its state as a scooter, as explained in the section ‘Suitcase to Scooter’. 3. Fold down the backrest frame onto the seat base.
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5. If it has been stored there, remove the battery charger (with its mains supply cable) from the storage tray. 6. Remove the charger tray as described in the section ‘Fitting the battery into the eFOLDi’, step 5. 7. Recheck the main power switch of the eFOLDi is switched off.
Charging with battery fitted in the eFOLDi The battery can be charged whilst it is still in its working situation within the eFOLDi’s battery compartment which can be accessed whilst the eFOLDi is in any of its three modes; scooter, chair or suitcase Find the eFOLDi charger as described in the instructions ‘Your New eFOLDi’...
16. Your eFOLDi is ready to use. * & ** If it is desired to store the eFOLDi charger somewhere other than in the battery compartment charger tray, the mains power cable can be left attached to the charger in part preparation for subsequent use, in which instance steps 5, 9 and 10 above will not be applicable.
Must not continue on partially or fully deflated tyres Ride responsibly When driving your eFOLDi, pay attention to choosing a route with good road conditions. The eFOLDi is designed to drive on even surfaces and not on damaged road or footway surfaces, unevenly paved roads or paths, potholes or other hazards which will reduce the life of any scooter and your safety.
Charger: Input 100-240V, 50/60Hz AC; Inlet IEC60320-1, C8 OR C14; Outlet: type XLR3 FastC: Max output DC29.4V, 2.0A (Original equipment as supplied with the eFOLDi.) Or SuperQ:Max output DC29.4V, 6.0A (Faster charging option available through eFOLDi website) Motor controller: 15A maximum output.
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User Name Model Serial No. User Address Purchase Date Dealer User Disability Details Any information disclosed is protected under the Data Protection Act 1998 and will not be disclosed to any third parties Progressive ⃝ Yes Eyesight ⃝ Good Illness ⃝ No ...
Warranty The warranty period of the vehicle is as follows: Description Warranty Comments Main frame, Sub frame 12 months Weld or material cracking phenomenon. Except bending, deformation or cracking caused by abnormal use, such as overweight. Motor 12 months Abnormal use of the damage is not a warranty Controller, Charger, Handle 12 months...
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