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ELECTRIC FOLDING SCOOTER O P E RATI O N M A N U A L H 1- J N Y...
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HELMETS SAVE LIVES! Always wear a properly tted helmet that complies with CPSC or CE safety standards when you ride your scooter. Correct Fitting: Make sure your helmet covers your forehead. Incorrect Fitting: Forehead is exposed and vulnerable to serious injury.
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WARNING As with all mechanical components, the Hover-1 Journey is subjected to wear and high stresses. Di erent materials and components may react to wear or fatigue in di erent ways. If the design life of a component has been exceeded, it may suddenly fail possibly causing injuries to the rider.
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Thank you for purchasing the Hover-1 Journey. Please read all instructions carefully before using and retain this manual for future use and reference.
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LOW TEMPERATURE WARNING Low temperature will affect the lubrication of moving parts inside the Journey, increasing internal resistance. At the same time, in low temperatures, the discharge capacity and the capacity itself of the battery will be significantly decreased. Use caution when riding the Journey in cold temperatures (below 40 degrees F).
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• Do not operate, or allow others to operate, the Hover-1 Journey, until the user understands all instructions, warnings and safety features described in this manual. • Check with your doctor if you have a medical condition that could affect your ability to use the Hover-1 Journey.
• Yyou should check with local officials to ensure you are complying with local traffic law requirements. • Hover-1 is not liable for tickets or violations given to riders who do not follow local laws and regulations. • For your safety, always wear a helmet that meets CPSC or CE safety standards.
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• Obey all local traffic laws. Obey red and green lights, one-way streets, stop signs, pedestrian crosswalks, etc. • Ride with the traffic, not against it. • Ride defensively; expect the unexpected. • Give pedestrians the right-of-way. • Do not ride too close to pedestrians and alert them if you intend to pass them from behind.
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• Do not try to open or modify your Journey scooter. Doing so, voids the manufacturer warranty and may cause your Journey to fail, resulting in injury or death. • Do not use the Journey in a manner that would put people or property in danger.
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WARNING Proper use of your brake is vital to ensure safe, e icient stopping. To avoid misuse and potential injury, do not apply sudden or excessive force to your brakes. Apply your brakes gradually and give yourself enough room to come to a complete stop safely.
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WARNING When you ride in low-visibility conditions such as fog, dusk, or night, you might be di icult to see, which could lead to a collision. In addition wear bright, re ective clothing when riding in poor lighting conditions. • Do not attempt any stunts or tricks with your Journey scooter. •...
• Do not let the device fall from high places, as doing so may damage the internal circuitry. • Do not attempt to disassemble the device. • Use only the charger provided by Hover-1. WARNING Avoid using water or other liquids for cleaning. If water or other liquids enter the Journey, it will cause permanent damage to the internal components.
BATTERY CARE / MAINTENANCE BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS Battery Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Charge Time: Up to 5 hours Battery Voltage: 36V Battery Capacity: 6 Ah Working Temperature: -4°F - 140°F Charging Temperature: 32°F - 113°F Storage Time: 1 year Storage Temperature: -4°F - 104°F Storage Humidity: 5% - 95% BATTERY MAINTENANCE The lithium-ion battery is built into the device.
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• The battery contains dangerous substances, do not open the battery, or insert anything into the battery. • Please only use the charger provided by Hover-1. • Do not attempt to charge the device if the battery has discharge or emits any substances. In that case, immediately distance yourself from the battery in case of fire or explosion.
SPECIFICATIONS Model: H1-JNY Net Weight: 26.7 lbs (12.1 kg) Max Supported Weight: 220 lbs (100 kg) Min Supported Weight: 44 lbs (20 kg) Max Speed: Up to 14 mph (22.54 km/h) Max Distance Range Up to 16 miles (25.76 km) Battery Type: Lithium-ion Motor Power:...
HOVER-1 JOURNEY DIAGRAM BRAKE HANDLE THROTTLE FOLDING CLIP LCD DISPLAY POWER BUTTON LCD DISPLAY HIGH SPEED MODE Indicates high speed mode is activated. SPEEDOMETER Displays your current speed in Mph. Displays the current speed in Level: Ensure it is power on, Press once to...
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• After fully charging your Journey Scooter, unplug the charger from your device and from the power outlet. CAUTION Only use the included charging cable and charger to charge your Hover-1 Journey. Using any other unauthorized charger may damage your Hover-1 Journey. WARNING Any Journey that does not work properly can cause you to lose control and fall.
4 screws into place. PINCH POINTS Some parts of your Hover-1 Journey can injure you if mishandled. Moving and folding parts can cut skin. Clamps and pivoting parts such as brake levers can pinch. When folding and unfolding your Hover-1 Journey, Please watch for pinch points where possible injury may be sustained.
FOLDING & UNFOLDING FOLDING & UNFOLDING YOUR JOURNEY SCOOTER. To unfold your Journey, press down on the folding clip and pull the steering column up. Raise the safety lock up and push it into place to secure the steering column. You will hear a “click”, indicating the steering column is locked.
BEFORE RIDING WARNING Any Journey Scooter that does not work properly can cause you to lose control and fall. Do not ride an Journey with a part that is damaged; replace the damaged part before riding. It is important that you fully understand all elements of your Journey scooter.
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RIDING YOUR JOURNEY SCOOTER FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAN AND MAY LEAD TO DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE, VOID YOUR MANUFACTURER WARRANTY, LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, AND CAN LEAD TO DEATH. OPERATING YOUR DEVICE Make sure the device is fully charged before the first initial use.
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WEIGHT AND SPEED LIMITATIONS Speed and weight limits are set for your own safety. Please do not exceed the limits listed in the “Specifications” section of this manual. WARNING Overweight exertion on the device may increase possibility of injury or product damage.
Please follow all local, state and federal laws in regards to recycling, handling and disposing of Lead-acid battery. WARNING SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE EXPOSED SUBSTANCE THAT IS EMITTED FROM THE BATTERY. SAFETY ALERTS While riding your Journey Scooter, if there is a system error or illegal operation performed the device will prompt the user in a variety of ways.