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- Page 1 O W N E R’ S M A N U A L FORTRESS 1700 SERIES 3 & 4 Wheel Scooters Issue 4 October 2010...
- Page 2 The information provided is based on the general data relating to the design of the product known at the time of publication of this manual. Handicare has a policy of continuous improvement and reserves the right to make changes and modifications to its products.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Fortress 1700 DT/TA Table of contents Introduction ..................5 This manual ..................5 Product labels .................. 6-7 Symbols used in manual ..............8 Service and technical support ............9 Identification plate ................9 Identification of the product .............. 9 Approvals…………………………………………………………………..10 Use for intended purposes .............. - Page 4 Fortress 1700 DT/TA 5.4 Driving Procedures ..............31 5.4.1 Driving forward and in reverse ......31-32 5.4.2 Corners……………….……………………………..32 5.4.3. Slopes ..............33-35 5.4.4 Obstacles… 36-37 …………………………………....5.4.5 Overload Shutdown ..........37 5.4.6 Switching off ............. 37 5.4.7 Parking ..............38 5.5 Pushing the scooter...............
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Page 5: Introduction
Fortress 1700 DT/TA Introduction Thank you for choosing a Fortress 1700 Series electric scooter. Welcome to a growing community of people who use a scooter from the Handicare product range. Handicare stands for reliability and innovative technology, which results in easily operated quality products. -
Page 6: Product Labels
Fortress 1700 DT/TA Product Labels The product has the following decals and labels: A. Charging connection B. Circuit breaker C. Tire pressure wheels D. Freewheel lever E. Tiller angle adjustment... - Page 7 Fortress 1700 DT/TA Product Labels A. Charging connection For charging of the batteries, see 'Charging the batteries'. B. Circuit breaker The scooter has a safety circuit breaker feature. See ‘Automatic circuit breaker’. C. Tire pressure For tire pressure of the wheels, see 'product specifications’. Freewheel Lever Lever in the full rear position (brake engaged): The drive motor has been engaged: the scooter can be...
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Page 8: Symbols Used In Manual
Fortress 1700 DT/TA Symbols used in this manual: CAUTION Poorly executed procedures that can result in damage to the product, the environment, or injury to the user. ATTENTION! Suggestions that help specific procedures to be carried out more easily. Consult the specified information source(s) first. Disconnect the charger cord from the charging connection of the scooter before doing any maintenance on the scooter. -
Page 9: Service And Technical Support
Fortress 1700 DT/TA Service and Technical Support For information concerning specific settings, maintenance or repair work, please contact your dealer. He is always prepared to help you. Ensure you have at hand: Model • Serial number • This information is provided on the identification plate. See diagram below. Identification plate Product information can be found on plate (A). -
Page 10: Approvals
If you use the scooter in a dangerous fashion, or use the scooter for purposes other than those for which it is intended, Handicare will accept no liability for any personal injury or damage to property caused by such misuse. -
Page 11: Warranty
Handicare warrants to the original buyer that the new equipment sold by an authorized Handicare dealer is, at the time of delivery to the buyer and for the defined time periods (found below) following such delivery, free from defects in material and workmanship and meets designed performance levels. - Page 12 Warranty Claims All claims for warranty-covered parts under the above warranty must be presented to Handicare by an authorized dealer within forty-five (45) days of the event upon which any warranty claim is made. Handicare reserves the right to refuse the warranty claim should the claim not satisfy the basic requirements.
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Page 13: General Safety Regulations And Instructions
Fortress 1700 DT/TA 1 General safety rules and regulations Handicare accepts no liability whatsoever for damage or injury caused by the failure to (strictly) adhere to the safety rules and regulations or else due to carelessness during the use and cleaning of the scooter and possible accessories. - Page 14 Fortress 1700 DT/TA Never take a turn at full speed. Decrease speed when taking a turn. When driving up a slope, assume a body position for increased stability, as described in detail on page 33 of this manual. Ensure that no items of clothing hang loose as these could become caught between the wheels.
- Page 15 Never attempt to stand on the plastic cover shrouds. Any replacement of fuses on the scooter must be done by an authorized Handicare dealer. The scooter is electronically operated. Certain parameters have been factory-set. These settings are designed to allow comfortable and efficient use.
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Page 16: General Description
Fortress 1700 DT/TA General Description The Fortress 1700 DT and TA are electrically driven scooters for general use in outdoor and indoor environments. The height of the seat is adjustable according to the leg length of the user. The seat can be rotated and the armrests folded back by the user for ease of getting on or off the scooter. -
Page 17: Main Components
Fortress 1700DT/TA Main Components The following main components are, or may be, installed on the scooter: A. Seat. This is where the user is seated B. Backrest. To support the back of the user C. Head rest To support the head. D. - Page 18 Fortress 1700 DT/TA 4-wheel model:...
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Page 19: Adjustment Options
Fortress 1700 DT/TA Adjustment options The Fortress 1700 DT/TA seat offers a number of adjustment options to increase sitting and driving comfort. The following may be adjusted: A. Seat height B. Seat depth C. Backrest angle D. Armrest width E. Armrest height F. -
Page 20: Backrest Adjustment
Fortress 1700 DT/TA 4.1.3 Backrest adjustment The backrest is angle-adjustable. The adjustment must be done as follows: Pull up the handle (A) while you are sitting on the seat. • The backrest will now automatically move forward. Push the backrest to the rear by leaning back until it is in a position that is •... -
Page 21: Adjusting The Armrest
Fortress 1700 DT/TA 4.1.4 Adjusting the armrest Adjust the armrests as follows: The armrest width adjustment knobs (A) • are located at the rear of the seat. To loosen armrest, turn the knob • counter-clockwise. After selecting a new width, re-tighten •... -
Page 22: Adjusting The Steering Tiller
Fortress 1700 DT/TA 4.2 Adjusting the steering tiller The steering tiller can be adjusted for driving comfort and ease of getting on and off the scooter. The steering tiller can be adjusted as follows: Pull handle (A) down with one hand, while at the same time pulling the •... -
Page 23: Operation
Fortress 1700 DT/TA Operation Charging the batteries For charging, see the following documentation: Regulations concerning the batteries User manual for the battery charger, or the instructions on the battery charger The scooter uses gel batteries. These batteries are entirely sealed and maintenance free. -
Page 24: Battery Charger
Fortress 1700 DT/TA When the batteries are charged: Switch off the battery charger, if applicable. • Unplug the battery charger from the wall socket of the mains power supply. • Unplug the charger from the charging connection on the scooter. •... -
Page 25: Getting On And Off
Fortress 1700 DT/TA Make sure the batteries are sufficiently charged: this is indicated by the • green zone on the battery-condition indicator. See ‘Console’. In winter, batteries have a lower capacity. In case of light frost, the capacity drops to about 75% and at a temperature of less than -5 degrees, it will drop to about 50% of the normal capacity. -
Page 26: Controls
Fortress 1700 DT/TA The seat is provided with armrests that can be flipped up so that you can get on or off from the side. After getting on or off, always check whether the armrests are in the proper position. Getting off the scooter should be done in reverse order. -
Page 27: Console Panel
Fortress 1700 DT/TA 5.3.1 Console Panel The console panel is provided with the latest technology and offers reliable and useful functions for the operation of your scooter: A. Left & right turn signals B. Battery-condition meter C. Speed select knob D. - Page 28 Fortress 1700 DT/TA Turn Signals left / right By pressing the button (on the left or on the right), the indicator will start flashing to indicate that you intend to change your driving direction: - activate the button on the left if you wish to turn to the left - activate the button on the right if you wish to turn to the right.
- Page 29 Fortress 1700 DT/TA Lights Pressing this button once will turn on the front and rear driving lights. Pressing this button a second time will turn the lights off. Horn The horn buttons are used to give a warning sound in dangerous situations.
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Page 30: Switching On
Fortress 1700 DT/TA 5.3.2 Switching on The scooter should be switched on as follows: Insert the jack key into the jack key • receptacle as far as it will go (A). 5.3.3 Charging connection The charging connection (A) is located •... -
Page 31: Driving Procedures
Fortress 1700 DT/TA 5.4 Driving Procedures Before driving the scooter, it should be adjusted optimally to your personal needs. After you have carried out all inspection points, you can seat yourself in the scooter. See ‘Getting on or off the scooter’. Now you may start to drive. -
Page 32: Corners
Fortress 1700 DT/TA Braking and stopping while driving forward or reversing By slowly releasing the forward/reverse lever, the Fortress 1700 DT/TA will • brake and come to a stop. The brake lights will illuminate automatically. If you need to make a sudden stop while driving, you must release the •... -
Page 33: Slopes
Fortress 1700 DT/TA 5.4.3 Slopes It is important to note that although the Fortress 1700 DT and TA have • maximum weight capacities of 350 lbs and 300 lbs respectively, the following safety guidelines must be adhered to when driving up slopes. You must assume a body position for increased stability when driving •... - Page 34 Fortress 1700 DT/TA Driving up slopes with gradients greater than those given in the • following table is not permitted. WARNING! Do not exceed these guidelines under any circumstances as your scooter may become unstable and tip. This could result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter.
- Page 35 Fortress 1700 DT/TA Instructions for Driving up a slope Adopt the position for “Increased Stability” shown in figure 1 (page 33) • by leaning your upper body slightly forward. This will increase the stability of the scooter. Further adjust your body position by adjusting the sliding seat into a forward position (see section 4.1.2, “Adjusting the seat depth”, page 19) Drive up the slope at half your normal speed.
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Page 36: Obstacles
Fortress 1700 DT/TA 5.4.4 Obstacles Driving over obstacles Drive straight up to the curb or obstacle, almost touching it with your front • wheel. Push the forward/reverse lever and drive onto the sidewalk without changing • direction. As soon as the front wheel is on the sidewalk, you need to keep up your •... -
Page 37: Overload Shutdown
Fortress 1700 DT/TA Driving off obstacles Use extreme caution when driving off obstacles. • Drive straight up to the edge of the sidewalk until you reach the curb. • Carefully push the forward/reverse lever and allow the scooter to slowly •... -
Page 38: Parking
Fortress 1700 DT/TA 5.4.7 Parking After parking, pull out the jack key from the jack key receptacle, so that it is not possible for anyone else to use your Fortress 1700 DT/TA without permission. After the scooter has been switched off (the jack key has been pulled out of the receptacle), the automatic parking brake will remain activated even if the batteries are removed. -
Page 39: Freewheel Position Of The Scooter
Fortress 1700 DT/TA 5.5.1 Free-wheel position of the scooter To be able to push the Fortress 1700 DT/TA, the automatic parking brake has to be de-activated as follows: Move the free-wheel lever (A), located under the • seat on the right-hand side of the cover, into the FREE WHEEL position (C). -
Page 40: Dissassembling The Scooter For Storage Or Transport
Fortress 1700 DT/TA If the Fortress 1700 DT/TA is in the free wheel position: It is not possible to drive the scooter. • The electronics can be switched on, but the motor cannot drive the scooter. • In this situation, the electronics should be switched off. To be able to drive the Fortress 1700 DT/TA again, the following steps should be carried out: Switch the free wheel lever into the Brake Engage position. - Page 41 Fortress 1700 DT/TA Disassembly Procedure: Remove the battery cover by releasing the elastic strap on the front of • the cover and releasing the Velcro attachments on each side of the battery cover. Separate the rear cover from the • rear frame by turning the knob counter-clockwise and releasing the Velcro attachment points...
- Page 42 Fortress 1700 DT/TA Disconnect the red and black • battery cables Disconnect the battery hold- • down straps move the batteries by lifting them up by their carrying straps CAUTION: The batteries are much heavier than they appear!
- Page 43 Fortress 1700 DT/TA Unplug the main cable • before disconnecting the scooter. To separate the front frame • from the rear frame, locate the locking latch in the centre of the battery compartment area. Push and hold the button on •...
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Page 44: Folding Down The Steering Tiller
Fortress 1700 DT/TA 5.6.3 Folding down the steering tiller The steering tiller can be folded down as follows: Pull handle (A) down, while, at the same time pulling down the steering tiller. • Use caution when folding down the steering tiller to avoid getting your fingers jammed. -
Page 45: Reassembling The Scooter
The scooter should be secured with an approved securement system. Handicare makes no representation of suitability for use with specific securement systems. Handicare also cannot anticipate the situations that may arise in use of public transportation systems. - Page 46 Fortress 1700 DT/TA The scooter has attachment points located at the rear and under the front of the floor pan. These attachment points are designed as a convenience feature only.
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Page 47: Maintenance
Fortress 1700 DT/TA Maintenance Maintenance table In order to optimize your scooter’s performance, durability and longevity, it should be serviced regularly by your dealer. Below, we have indicated what needs to be checked, how often this should be done, and by whom. Time Description User... -
Page 48: Batteries
Fortress 1700 DT/TA 6.1.1 Batteries For maintenance see the following documentation: Regulations concerning the batteries User manual for the battery charger, or the instructions on the battery charger The scooter must be equipped with gel batteries. These batteries are entirely sealed and maintenance free. -
Page 49: Cleaning The Batteries
Fortress 1700 DT/TA Unscrew the battery clips (C) from the battery terminals using a wrench with • a key width of 13 mm. Remove both batteries (D). • New batteries are placed in the reverse order, as follows: Put the new batteries in place. •... -
Page 50: Tires
Fortress 1700 DT/TA Never completely deplete the batteries! This can seriously damage the batteries and considerably shorten their life span. Tires For the proper functioning of the scooter it is very important that the tires are kept at the correct pressure. 6.2.1. -
Page 51: Troubleshooting
Fortress 1700 DT/TA Do not spray or pour water on scooter. Be careful with water near the electronic system. Upholstery: do not dry clean, iron or spin dry. Troubleshooting If your Fortress 1700 DT or TA will not function, even though the batteries are fully charged, check the following points before getting in touch with your dealer. -
Page 52: Automatic Circuit Breaker
Fortress 1700 DT/TA Possible cause Action Action to be taken There is a loose connector. Correct the connection if Yourself • • possible, otherwise contact your dealer. Dealer The battery voltage is too low Check the battery voltage. Yourself • •... -
Page 53: Emi Malfunction
Fortress 1700 DT/TA If you are able to restart the scooter after this, you may drive on. Make sure, however, to avoid obstacles and hills. If the automatic circuit breaker pops out again after the motor was allowed to cool off, there may be a short circuit. In this case, do not attempt driving, but contact your dealer. -
Page 54: Technical Specifications
Fortress 1700 DT/TA Technical specifications Handicare Inc: 355 Norfinch Dr. Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3N 1Y7 8.1 Product Specifications Fortress 1700 DT/TA Fortress 1700 DT/TA 3 Wheel Model Fortress 1700 DT/TA 4 Wheel Maximum user's weight DT-350 lbs; TA-300 lbs Description... - Page 55 Fortress 1700 DT/TA Description 1700 DT/TA 1700 DT/TA Minimum turning radius 42” 57.5” Capacity to drive over obstacles 3” 3” Ground clearance 4” 4” Operating force Operating-handle power < 60 N Resetting automatic fuse (circuit breaker) < 60 N Electronic switches <...
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Page 56: Authorized Service And Technical Support
Fortress 1700 DT/TA Authorized service and technical support If you have any problems or questions concerning this product, please contact your dealer. For information about a dealer in your area, contact Handicare Canada: Handicare Inc. Canadian Office: 355 Norfinch Drive... - Page 57 FORTRESS 1700 SERIES Serial #: Model: Colour: Date: Dealer stamp Tel: 1-800-514-7061 Fax: 1-888-251-9187 info@handicare.ca www.handicare.ca...
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