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Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II
User Manual
[Revision 1.0 August 2019]
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE – FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND
MAY VOID WARRANTY. • KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. • Products covered by this manual may vary in
appearance, assembly, inclusions, specifications, description and packaging.
THE BATTERY MAY HAVE SOME CHARGE ON ARRIVAL, IT IS IMPORTANT
HOWEVER THAT THE BATTERY IS CHARGED PRIOR TO USE.
E&OE
© 2019 Equipmed
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- Page 1 Colours may vary Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II User Manual [Revision 1.0 August 2019] READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE – FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND MAY VOID WARRANTY. • KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. • Products covered by this manual may vary in appearance, assembly, inclusions, specifications, description and packaging.
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Page 2: Safety
Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II Safety Safety messages are designed to alert you to possible dangers or hazards that could cause death, injury or equipment or property damage if not understood or followed. Safety messages have the following symbols: You WILL be KILLED or... - Page 3 Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II General Electrical Safety General Electrical Safety General Service Information • Inspect electrical equipment, extension • Electrically grounded equipment must have • The equipment must be serviced or cords, power bars, and electrical fittings for an approved cord and plug and be repaired at authorised service centres by damage or wear before each use.
- Page 4 Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II • DO NOT attempt to use your mobility scooter without first checking that all wiring harnesses are connected and all detachable parts/assemblies are correctly aligned and firmly fixed in place. • DO NOT use your mobility scooter without the anti-tipper wheels attached.
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Page 5: Safety Symbols
Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II Safety Symbols The product may have safety warning labels attached to it, explained below. Understand the symbols on your product and their meanings. If any stickers become unreadable, unattached etc., replace them. Flammable Material Hazard... - Page 6 Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II Slope / Fall Injury Hazard "Slam Dunk" Warning Carbon-Monoxide Hazard Pull Hazard Do not use the product in Be aware that the product Be aware that using the product Do NOT attempt "slam dunk" confined areas or without...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II Table of Contents Safety ................................. 2 Safety Symbols ................................5 Parts Identification ............................ 9 Quick Start Guide ............................ 10 Assembly .................................. 10 Battery Charging ............................... 10 Typical Use ................................10 Control Functions ..............................10 Transporting ................................10 Operation .............................. - Page 8 Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II Switching Off ..............................21 Usage on Footpaths ............................21 Crossing Roads ..............................22 Turning corners ..............................22 Use of Mobile Phones ............................22 Tyres .................................. 22 Emergency Braking ............................22 Freewheel Mechanism ............................22 Battery and Charging Information ......................23 General Information ..............................
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Page 9: Parts Identification
Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II Parts Identification Name Control panel Basket Folding Lights Tyres Batteries Freewheel lever Seating Width-adjustable armrests E&OE © 2019 Equipmed... -
Page 10: Quick Start Guide
Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II Quick Start Guide Assembly 1. When lifting always keep the back straight, bend the knees and use the lifting handles provided. 2. Ensure your freewheel mechanism is fully engaged, so your scooter can not move while assembling. - Page 11 Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II 4. Lower the tiller, using the folding knob, to its lowest setting locking in the basket. Make sure that there is at least 30mm between Tiller and battery pack. 5. using the lifting handles provided carefully lift the scooter safely and securely into the luggage compartment of the vehicle.
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Page 12: Operation
Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II Operation Getting On Your Scooter 1. Ensure that the key switch is turned to the off position (Image 1). 2. Push forward the seat swivel lever located under the seat on the right-hand side and rotate the seat to face you (Image 2). -
Page 13: Control Panel
Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II Control Panel Hand Controls All of the drive controls for the scooter are to be found on the Tiller Control Box. 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. -
Page 14: Operating The Lights
Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II Operating the Lights The lights are operated by pressing the blue button on the front fascia panel. Press the button once to illuminate the lights, press the button again to switch the lights off. Switch the lights on to make yourself more visible in low levels of light, day or night. -
Page 15: Key Switch
Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II Key Switch Image 5 Image 6 Image 4 The key switch switches the scooter ON and OFF. Please note that the key cannot be removed when it is in the ON position (Image 4). Make sure that this switch is in the OFF position BEFORE Getting on or off the scooter. Remove the key to make sure the scooter is OFF (Image 5). -
Page 16: Freewheel Mechanism
Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II Freewheel Mechanism A freewheel device disengages the power drive to allow manual operation (i.e. the scooter can be pushed at a walking pace). This safety function can prevent your scooter from being driven by someone illegally when parking. -
Page 17: Seat Adjustment
Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II Seat Adjustment 1. To adjust seat height, remove the seat as described (Image 5). 2. Move the seat post to the new position and refit the seat pin. 3. Refit the seat (Image 6). Image 5... -
Page 18: Tiller, Battery And Charging
Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II Tiller, Battery and Charging Tiller Adjustment The scooter features an infinitely adjustable tiller which allows you to lock the tiller in the most comfortable driving position. This feature also lets you fold the tiller down fully, for transportation and stowage. -
Page 19: Fuses
Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II 4. A reset button is located on the battery. 5. Please check that the button is pressed in (Image 7). Image 4 Image 5 Image 6 Image 7 Note: The charger is capable of charging from 240V to 100V, and 2Amp, off-board charger has 3 possible indications: •... -
Page 20: Guidance For Safe Operation And Use
Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II • There is also a 2.5A fuse fitted in the charger and a fuse in the mains plug of the battery charger. These fuses must be replaced by an authorised service agent. Guidance for Safe Operation and Use... -
Page 21: Traveling Across Slopes
Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II − Terrain (e.g. grass or gravel). − Steepness of hills. − Level of charge and the age of the batteries. − Extremes of temperature. − Use and weight of accessories. Traveling Across Slopes Care should be taken traversing across a slope, always reduce your speed. -
Page 22: Crossing Roads
Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II Crossing Roads Your scooter is not capable of mounting and dismounting curbs and other obstacles in excess of 45mm. Remember before crossing the road, drive forwards and position the scooter at 90° to the road, stopping about 30 - 60cm (1 - 2 feet) away from the edge of the footpath. -
Page 23: Battery And Charging Information
Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II Battery and Charging Information General Information Batteries are the power source for almost all of the modern mobility products available today. The design of batteries used in mobility products is significantly different from the batteries used to start a car for example. Car batteries are designed to release a large amount of power over a short period of time, while mobility batteries (commonly called deep cycle batteries) release their power evenly over a long period of time. -
Page 24: Vehicle Range
Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II 5. If you leave your vehicle for an extended period (more than 5 days) first charge your batteries for 12 hours, then remove charger and ensure the batteries are disconnected. 6. Failure to allow for full recharge will damage the batteries and can lead to shortened distances and permanent failure. -
Page 25: Lead-Acid Battery Care And Maintenance
Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II Lead-Acid Battery Care and Maintenance Top 3 Battery Care Requirements 10. Charge battery before first use. The battery may arrive with some charge, regardless of this the battery must be charged for 12 hours on the initial charge and 12 hours for each subsequent charge. -
Page 26: Maintenance
Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II Maintenance Maintenance Schedule 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 dealer unless otherwise indicated The checks below can be carried out by the user Battery charge check (Fig. - Page 27 Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II Storage When storing your scooter for long periods (in excess of one week), charge batteries for 12 hours and then disconnect the batteries to minimize battery discharge. Electronic Faults • Do not attempt to investigate faults in the control box, the control pod or charger as the design and set up of the electronics is of a safety critical nature.
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Page 28: Transportation
Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II Transportation Your scooter may be disassembled quickly and simply for transportation. 1. Switch off the scooter, make sure the motor is disengaged. 2. Remove the basket. 3. Remove the seat, leaving the seat stem in position. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II Troubleshooting SYMPTON POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Batteries not charged for Charge batteries for eight hours or long enough more Shortened range Batteries weak and cannot Replace battery pack hold charge Battery pack fault Replace charger Charge fault... - Page 30 Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II Your scooter is fitted with a self-diagnostic controller that will give a sequence of audible beeps when an error is detected to help you, or the authorized service agent, determine the drive electronics fault. Should you switch on the scooter and hear the beeps note the number of beeps, separated by a short delay between each sequence, and refer to the table below.
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Page 31: Specifications
Mobility Scooter – FreeRoam II Specifications Max Forward Speed 8km/h Driving Range 15-25km Max Driving Gradient 10° Weight Capacity 120kg Suspension Rear Tyres 9x3” Flat-Free Brakes Electromagnetic Batteries 12V 12Ah (x2) Charger 240V Charging Time 6 hours Motor 24V/300W E&OE... - Page 32 ©2019 Equipmed. All rights reserved. No part of this document, including descriptive content, concepts, ideas, diagrams or images may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, scanning or recording, or any information storage and retrieval system,...
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