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ST3
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  • Page 1 www.drivemedical.co.uk User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ST-3 Instruction Booklet TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ---------------------------------------------------------1 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS -----------------------------------------2 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ---------------------------------------------------------3 AND WARNINGS ------------------------------------------6 IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS ---------------------------------------9 OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER -------------------------------12 DISASSEMBLING YOUR SCOOTER -------------------------------14 RE-ASSEMBLING YOUR SCOOTER ----------------------------------------15 CHARGING THE BATTERIES ------------------------------------------17 CARE AND MAINTENANCE -------------------------------------------------18 TROUBLESHOOTING -------------------------------------20...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Instruction Booklet INTRODUCTION Thank you and congratulation on purchasing your new Drive Medical Ltd. Mobility Scooter. It is designed to provide you with transportation ability indoors and outdoors. We pride ourselves on providing safe and comfortable products. Our goal is to ensure your complete satisfaction.
  • Page 4: Important Precautions

    •Always use pedestrian crossings wherever possible. Take extreme care when crossing roads. •Do not drive on slope exceeding 8 degree, and take extreme care when turning on slope. •Do not use full power when turning to sharp corner. •Take great care and drive in low speed when backing up, riding downhill or on uneven surface, and climbing curb.
  • Page 5: Electromagnetic Interference And Warnings

    ST-3 Instruction Booklet ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE AND WARNINGS CAUTION: It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of Electromagnetic Interference on your motorized scooter. Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such a radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones.
  • Page 6 ST-3 Instruction Booklet 3.Long-range transmitters and transceivers such as commercial broadcast transmitters (radio and TV broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM) radios. Other types of hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/FM radios, TV sets, CD players, and cassette players, and small appliances, such as electric shavers and hair dryers, so far as we know, are not likely to cause EMI problems to your motorized scooter.
  • Page 7 ST-3 Instruction Booklet 4.Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the motorized scooter, may make it more susceptible to EMI; and There is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity of the motorized scooter. 5.Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to the distributor listed on the inside front cover of this manual.
  • Page 8: Identification Of Parts

    ST-3 Instruction Booklet IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS Before attempting to drive this scooter on your own, it is important that you familiarize yourself with the controls, and how to operate them. Flip Up Armrest Padded Foldable Seat Armrest Width Adjustment Thumbscrews...
  • Page 9 ST-3 Instruction Booklet Function Of Parts: TOP CONTROL PANEL •Speed Dial Knob The image of rabbit means fast or high speed. The image of turtle means slow or low speed. By turning this knob towards chosen image you can control overall speed of the vehicle.
  • Page 10 ST-3 Instruction Booklet •Armrest Width Adjustment Thumbscrews Loosen two thumbscrews to adjust arm width; tighten again to lock in desired position. REAR BODY •Anti-Tip Wheels Added safety feature to keep scooter from tipping over. •Free-Wheel Lever The scooter carn be pushed manually. To do this you must push the free wheel lever upward to the N position.
  • Page 11: Operating Your Scooter

    5.Practice driving the scooter in an area with no obstacles to familiarise yourself with the turning and starting/stopping operations Start at the slowest speed and drive forwards and backwards. As you become comfortable you can increase the speed by turning the speed dial towards the picture of the rabbit.
  • Page 12 18 and take action. If scooter does not function and must be moved, dismount the scooter, push Free-Wheeling Lever forward to disable drive and brake system. Move scooter slowly to a safe location, and push Free-Wheeling Lever backward to take scooter out of free wheel mode.
  • Page 13 ST-3 Instruction Booklet Do not attempt climb an incline grade of over 8 degrees: Attempting to turn scooter on a slope is not recommended, but if this is necessary turn scooter speed down to its minimum (turtle position) before proceeding. When turning scooter it is recommended to turn speed down.
  • Page 14: Disassembling Your Scooter

    ST-3 Instruction Booklet DISASSEMBLING YOUR SCOOTER Taking apart your scooter enables you to save space when keeping it in storage or to carry it along in your vehicle when going away from home. No tools are reguired to disassemble the scooter. Please follow these steps: Remove seat by pulling up Seat Rotation Lever (A).
  • Page 15 ST-3 Instruction Booklet Remove Front Basket (G) by lifting.(See Fig. 8) Rotate Hand Wheel Tiller Angle Adjustment (H) counterclockwise to adjust tiller down. Rotate Wheel clockwise to lock tiller.(See Fig. 9) Figure 8 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 9 Pictured are 5 main parts after disassembling scooter. These parts consist of Front and Rear Sections, Seat, Basket, and Battery pack.(See Fig.
  • Page 16: Re-Assembling Your Scooter

    ST-3 Instruction Booklet RE-ASSEMBLING YOUR SCOOTER To assemble scooter, you can repeat disassembly directions in reverse. Abbreviated directions are given below. Refer to Figures on pages 12 - 13 to locate the parts. 1.Rotate Hand Wheel Tiller Angle Adjustment clockwise to adjust tiller and counterclockwise to lock tiller into its upright position.
  • Page 17: Charging The Batteries

    ST-3 Instruction Booklet CHARGING THE BATTERIES Your ST-3 scooter is equipped with two sealed, maintanence free 12V. 18Ah. rechargeable batteries and one 24V/2A charger. Batteries must be charged before using scooter for first time and should be recharged after each day's use. Be sure power switch is in OFF position and free-wheeling lever is not in freewheel mode.
  • Page 18 ST-3 Instruction Booklet You can also charge your batteries on & off the scooter: 1. Switch your scooter off at tiller main switch. 2. Remove battery pack from scooter. 3. Please refer to above charging procedure for following actions. Figure 13 Figure 13 Keep in mind these rules:...
  • Page 19: Care And Maintenance

    ST-3 Instruction Booklet CARE AND MAINTENANCE Taking care of your scooter will keep it in top-notch condition. It is recommended that you discuss with local authorized dealer for a preventative maintenance schedule scooter. Here are few maintenance guidelines: BODY COVER: if your scooter is dirty, use a damp or lightly soapy cloth to wipe it down. Do not use running water to wash or rinse scooter in order to protect electrical parts.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    ST-3 Instruction Booklet TROUBLESHOOTING Flash Description Meaning The batteries are running low. Battery Low •Recharge the batteries The batteries have run out of charge Low Battery Fault Recharge the batteries Battery voltage is too high. This may occur if overcharged &/or traveling down a long slope. •If traveling down a slope, reduce your speed to High Battery Fault minimize the amount of regenerative charging.
  • Page 21 ST-3 Instruction Booklet Other Problems: •The scooter will not move when the key is turned on: 1.Check battery gauge on control panel. Battery gauge should be full. 2.Check the Self-Diagnostic Warning Light. It should be steady. If it is flashing, see chart on page 18 for problem identification.
  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    ST-3 Instruction Booklet TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Overall Length 970 mm / 38" Overall Width 520 mm / 21" Overall Height 915 mm / 36" Wheels: Front 210 mm / 8 1/4" Wheels: Rear 210 mm / 8 1/4" Weight w/ Batteries 54 kg / 118 Ibs Max.
  • Page 23 Warranty Information Drive Medical ST3 Scooters are warranted for 12months (24 months frame) from the date of purchase on side frames and crossbars. (NB Batteries are warranted for 12 months.) » During the warranty period any parts that have become defective due to...

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