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Sunrise Medical Sterling SAPPHIRE LS2 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 SAPPHIRE LS² 4 Wheel Scooter Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 How to use this manual How to use this manual Sunrise Medical Limited want you to get the best out of your scooter. This Owner’s Manual will familiarise you with the scooter and its features. It contains guidance on everyday usage and general care in addition to...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction page 1 General warnings page 2 Quick Start Guide page 3 - 4 Features page 5 Getting On and Off your scooter page 6 Tiller Control Functions page 7 - 8 Freewheel Mechanism page 9 Seat Removal and Adjustment page 10 Tiller Adjustment and Battery Removal page 11...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    This approval ensures we provide quality in all areas of our business from development through to final delivery. Should you require any further assistance then please contact your local dealer. CUSTOMER SERVICES SUNRISE MEDICAL LIMITED SUNRISE BUSINESS PARK HIGH STREET WOLLASTON WEST MIDLANDS DY8 4PS...

  • Page 5: General Warnings

    GENERAL WARNINGS DO NOT OPERATE THE SCOOTER BEFORE READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT ABOUT THE MEANING OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS, OR ANY OF THE CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS, PLEASE CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR RELEVANT TECHNICAL PERSONNEL.

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Assembly When lifting always keep the back straight, bend the knees and use the lifting handles provided. Set the tiller by rotating the tiller adjustment knob anti-clockwise to release the tiller locking mechanism. Move the tiller to the desired position and rotate the tiller adjustment knob clockwise to lock the tiller.
  • Page 7 Quick Start Guide Control Functions Your scooter is equipped with the following features that can be found on the tiller fascia panel: On/ Off Switch, Battery Gauge, Battery Charging Socket, Speed Control “Min to Max”, Front / Rear Light, Horn and Directional Control Levers. If you have not used or owned a scooter before you MUST read the Owner’s Manual carefully to fully understand the controls and safety warnings.

  • Page 8: Features

    Features WIDTH ADJUSTABLE SEATING TILLER FASCIA PANEL ARMRESTS Page 10 Page 7 - 8 Page 10 LIGHTS Page 7 FREEWHEEL LEVER Page 9 ADJUSTABLE TILLER Page 11 BATTERIES TYRES Page 12 - 13 & 19 - 21 Page 18 and 29 Fig.

  • Page 9: Getting On And Off Your Scooter

    Getting on and off your scooter Photo 6.1 Getting on to your scooter 1. Ensure that the key switch is turned to the off position (Photo 6.1). 2. Push forward the seat swivel lever located under the seat on the right-hand side and rotate the seat to face you (Photo 6.2).

  • Page 10: Tiller Control Functions

    Tiller control functions Hand Controls All of the drive controls for the scooter are to be found on the Tiller Control Box (Photo 7.1). The Preset Speed Knob Turning this knob to the left, “MIN”, reduces your available maximum speed. Turn- ing it to the right, “MAX”, increases the available maximum speed.
  • Page 11 Tiller control functions Throttle Lever Photo 8.1 The throttle lever offers finger-tip control of your scooter. It controls the speed as well as forward and reverse motion. To move the scooter in a FORWARD motion PUSH the RIGHT lever with the RIGHT THUMB (Photo 8.1). To move the scooter in a REVERSE motion PUSH the LEFT lever with the LEFT THUMB (Photo 8.2).

  • Page 12: Freewheel Mechanism

    Freewheel Mechanism Freewheel mechanism A freewheel device disengages the power drive to allow manual operation (i.e. the scooter can be pushed at a walking pace). Photo 9.1 The freewheel is selected by pushing BACKWARD the lever that is located on the left-hand side of the scooter rear panel.

  • Page 13: Seat Removal And Adjustment

    Seat Removal and Adjustment Removing the Seat Photo 10.1 Please note that these instructions are to be used as a guide only. 1. Lift armrests upwards for ease of access (Photo 10.1) . 2. Stand behind seat and fold the backrest down Photo 10.2 (Photo 10.2).

  • Page 14: Tiller Adjustment And Battery Removal

    Tiller Adjustment and Battery Removal Tiller Adjustment Photo 11.1 The scooter features an 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 stowage. The tiller adjusting knob is located on the lower right-hand side of the tiller.

  • Page 15: Batteries And Charging

    Batteries and charging Off Board Battery Charger Photo 12.1 Your scooter is supplied with an off-board charging facility (Photo 12.1). Please note that only chargers with a capacity of minimum 3.0 Amps and maximum of 6.0 Amps supplied by your local authorised dealer should be used.
  • Page 16 Batteries and charging The off-board charger must be kept dry in temperatures between -25°C and 40°C and not be subjected to mechanical damage. In all cases, the charger must only be repaired by an authorised dealer. ! WARNING ! NO SMOKING OR NAKED FLAMES WHEN CHARGING BATTERIES. DON’T TOUCH BATTERY PACK TERMINALS WITH METAL OBJECTS.

  • Page 17: Guidance For Safe Operation And Use

    Guidance for safe operation and use Basic Driving Caution! It is advisable that during the first few sessions of operating your scooter that the area around you is clear of obstacles and pedestrians. Before operating your scooter, ensure the seat height and position has been adjusted to your satisfaction and the tiller angle has been set for optimum safety and comfort.
  • Page 18 Guidance for safe operation and use Hill climbing Photo 15.1 This scooter has been tested to climb an incline of no more than 10° with a maximum user weight of up to 150kg (330 lbs) (Photo 15.1). Do not attempt to climb inclines in excess of this.
  • Page 19 Guidance for safe operation and use Braking Photo 16.1 To bring the scooter to a standstill simply let go of the throttle control lever (Photo 16.1). Remember to keep both of your hands on the handlebars whilst the scooter is braking. Two types of braking are used.
  • Page 20 Guidance for safe operation and use Crossing roads Photo 17.1 Your scooter is not capable of mounting and dismounting kerbs and other obstacles in excess of 3” (76mm) (Photo 17.1). Always use pedestrian crossings or drop downs. Be aware that some drop downs may be entrances to driveways.
  • Page 21 Guidance for safe operation and use Tyres Photo 18.1 Your scooter has pneumatic tyres all round. It is good practice to inspect the tyres for damage or wear regularly. The maximum inflation pressure is 35 P.S.I. (2.40 Bar) and this should never be exceeded.

  • Page 22: Battery And Charging Information

    Battery and charging information General information Batteries are the power source for almost Please do not dispose of batteries all of the modern mobility products in normal waste, always recycle in available today. The design of batteries accordance with local laws. used in mobility products is significantly Maintenance free different from the batteries used to start...
  • Page 23 Battery and charging information Battery pack care plan 1. Only use the approved battery 8. The batteries need to be checked charger compatible with the vehicle to regularly for signs of damage. If any be charged. damage is apparent, contact your local mobility dealer.
  • Page 24 Battery and charging information The range of your vehicle Most manufacturers of mobility products state the range of their vehicles either in the sales literature or within the Owner’s Manual. The range stated sometimes differs from manufacturer to manufacturer even though the battery size is the same.

  • Page 25: General Warnings

    GENERAL WARNINGS PERSONAL & OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES Drive profiles should only be adjusted by healthcare professionals and approved agents/dealers, who are totally conversant with the process. They must also fully understand the user’s capabilities and the user’s ability to operate the scooter safely.
  • Page 26 GENERAL WARNINGS PERSONAL & OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES DO NOT use your mobility scooter without the anti-tipper wheels attached. DO NOT attempt to fit parts, accessories or adapters that are not authorised. DO NOT mount or dismount your mobility scooter without first withdrawing the ignition key.
  • Page 27 GENERAL WARNINGS PERSONAL & OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES DO NOT drive your scooter if the seat is not LOCKED in the FORWARD position. The seat must be secured in the FORWARD facing position BEFORE and DURING operation of the scooter. Attempting to operate the scooter with the seat not secured in the front facing position, could result in damage and/or bodily injury.
  • Page 28 GENERAL WARNINGS PERSONAL & OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES DO NOT operate your mobility scooter during an electrical storm. DO NOT leave your mobility scooter in a rain storm of any kind. DO NOT use your mobility scooter in a shower or leave it in a damp bathroom or sauna.

  • Page 29: Emc (Emi) Warnings

    EMC (EMI) WARNINGS CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTRO MAGNETIC CONTAMINATION (EMC) ON YOUR MOBILITY SCOOTER. SOMETIMES THIS EFFECT IS ALSO KNOWN AS ELECTRO MAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI). EMC (EMI) FROM RADIO-WAVE SOURCES. Mobility scooters may be susceptible to EMC, which is interference from electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur (HAM) radio transmitters, two way radios and mobile phones.
  • Page 30 EMC (EMI) WARNINGS Note: Other types of hand-held devices such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/FM radios, TV sets, CD players, cassette players and small appliances, such as electric shavers and hair dryers, are not likely to cause any EMC problems to your mobility scooter. Mobility scooter electromagnetic contamination (EMC).

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Specifications MEASUREMENTS ARE FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. SMALL DIFFERENCES MAY OCCUR PARAMETER SAPPHIRE LS² LENGTH 117 cms (46”) REAR WIDTH 59 cms (23”) MAX. USER WEIGHT 150 kg (330 lbs) BATTERY CAPACITY 35 AH MAX. SAFE SLOPE 14 degrees at 113 kg (250 lbs) 10 degrees at 150 kg (330 lbs) TURN RADIUS 140 cms (56”)

  • Page 32: Routine Maintenance

    Routine maintenance 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 33: Service History

    Service history This section is designed to assist you in keeping a record of any service and repairs to your scooter. Should you decide to sell or exchange your vehicle in the future, this will prove most helpful to you. Your Service Agent will also benefit from a documented record and this manual should accompany the scooter when service or repair work is carried out.

  • Page 34: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting Guide Trouble Shooting Guide POSSIBLE CAUSE SYMPTON SOLUTION Shortened range Batteries not charged for Charge batteries for eight long enough hours or more Batteries weak and cannot Replace battery pack hold charge Battery pack not charging Battery fault Replace battery Charge fault Replace charger...
  • Page 35 Trouble Shooting Guide 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 authorised service agent, determine the drive electronics fault. Should you switch on the scooter and hear the beeps note the number of beeps, sepa- rated by a short delay between each sequence, and refer to the table below.

  • Page 36: Guarantee

    Sunrise Medical Limited recommend that you do not undertake maintenance tasks other than those explained in this manual. Your local authorised Sunrise Medical service agent is fully trained by Sunrise Medical to carry out detailed maintenance as and when required. Use only genuine Sunrise Medical replacement parts.
  • Page 37 Sunrise Medical Limited Sunrise Business Park, High Street, Wollaston, West Midlands DY8 4PS England Tel 01384 44 66 22 Fax 01384 44 66 44 E-Mail: sunmail@sunmed.co.uk www.sunrisemedical.com...

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