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Owner's
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Roadster S3
S731

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual Roadster S3 S731...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    S741 Table of Contents Introduction Practice before Operating ....................... 4 Safety Instructions Safety Safety Considerations ........................ 6 Driving Outdoors ........................9 Use caution when driving on inclines ................... 11 Familiarize Yourself with your Scooter The Batteries ........................13 Terminology ............................ 15 Diagram ............................
  • Page 3 Your satisfaction and opinions are highly valued by both your local dealer and Merits. Please be sure to fill out the enclosed warranty registration form and return it to your local dealer.
  • Page 4: Practice Before Operating

    Practice Before Operating Find an open area such as a park and have an assistant help you practice until you have confidence operating this vehicle. Make sure the unit is OFF before getting on or off. Set the speed control knob according to your driving ability.
  • Page 5 Getting familiar with this vehicle First, practice moving forward. Be sure to set the speed to the lowest setting. 二 After becoming familiar with moving forward, practice making "S" turns. 辶[ Once you are familiar with "S" turns, practice moving in reverse. Note that at any speed control setting, the vehicle moves more slowly in reverse than forward.
  • Page 6: Safety Considerations

    Safety Considerations Do not drive across a slope Do not carry any passengers Do not tow a trailer Do not drink and drive Consult your physician determine if your medications impair your ability to control this vehicle Do not turn on or use hand-held personal communication devices such as citizens band (CB) radios and cellular phones...
  • Page 7 This vehicle has an immunity level of 20 V/m which should protect it from Electromagnetic interferences (EMI) from Radio Wave Sources. The rapid development of electronics, especially in the area of communications, has saturated our environment with electromagnetic (radio) waves that are emitted by television, radio and communication signals.
  • Page 8 If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn the powered wheelchair off as soon as it is safe. Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the powered wheelchair, may make it more susceptible to interference from radio wave sources. (Note: there is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity of the powered wheelchair).
  • Page 9: Driving Outdoors

    Driving Outdoors \ 丶 \ 丶 Do not drive beside a river, Do not drive in traffic. port or lake without a fence or railing. If possible, do not drive If possible, do not drive in the rain. in or on the snow. Do not drive off-road or If possible, do not drive on uneven surfaces.
  • Page 10 Make sure there are no obstacles behind you when in reverse. We recommend setting the speed knob at the lowest speed for reversing. Do not make sudden stops, weave erratically, or make sharp turns. Keep your arms on or inside the armrests and feet on the footrest at all times.
  • Page 11: Use Caution When Driving On Inclines

    Use caution when driving on inclines Do not attempt to climb an incline greater than 6° Do not reverse while driving up an incline. Forward only. If you reverse while moving up an incline, it may cause the vehicle to tip over. Do not attempt to drive across a sloping surface greater than 3°...
  • Page 12 Do not get on or off on an incline. Always stop on a level surface to get on or off the vehicle. Use low speed while driving down an incline. When going down an incline, the tiller will become harder to reach and handle. When braking while moving down an incline, the scooter will take longer to come to a complete stop.
  • Page 13: The Batteries

    The Batteries Your scooter is equipped with a removable battery pack, which contains two maintenance free, sealed lead-acid batteries. These batteries require no maintenance other than ensuring they are properly charged. If other batteries are used, check with your battery supplier for proper battery care and maintenance instructions.
  • Page 14 Do not disconnect the About the Battery Pack charger cord until charging • The battery pack contains two 12V is completed and the light is 12ah batteries. The batteries are sealed lit Green. lead acid type and are maintenance When fully charged the battery free and are non-spillable.
  • Page 15: Terminology

    Terminology 1. Tiller - Similar in operation to the handlebars of a bicycle, this device is used to steer the vehicle. It also contains the controls necessary to propel and control the vehicle. 2. Tiller angle Adjustment Knob - When loosened, allows the tiller angle to be set for optimum driver comfort.
  • Page 16: Diagram

    Diagram...
  • Page 17: Disassembly And Assembly

    Disassembling the Scooter The scooter can be disassembled into five parts for easy transportation and/or storage: 1. Lift basket up to remove it from front tiller. 2. Remove the seat. Push the seat swivel lever forward and then pull on the seat whilst rotating the seat. 3.
  • Page 18 Assembling the Scooter Use the procedure below to assemble the scooter: 1. Raise the tiller on the front section. Turn the tiller adjustment knob towards the rear of the scooter and then lift up on the tiller by turning the knob towards the front of the scooter. 2.
  • Page 19: Operating Your Scooter Controls

    How to Operate Your Scooter Key Ignition. The key ignition acts as the power switch for the scooter. To switch the power on, turn the key clockwise and the battery gauge should illuminate. To switch the power off, turn the key counterclockwise, and the key can be removed. DO NOT turn the ignition off while driving as this will lead to an emergency stop and possible risk of damage or injury.
  • Page 20: Seat

    Adjusting the Seat Height Remove the seat by rotating the seat by pushing the seat swivel lever forward while pulling up on the seat. Remove the nut and bolt securing the chrome post into the chassis of the scooter. Reposition the seat post to the required height and then secure by reattaching the nut and bolt.
  • Page 21 Battery Gauge The LEDs will illuminate to show the amount of power remaining in the batteries. The more LEDs are lit, the more power is remaining. When only the three leftmost LEDs are lit, then the batteries should be recharged. Th remaining power indicated by the battery gauge will vary by the driving time incurred and how you drive.
  • Page 22: Tiller Angle Adjustment

    Freewheel Lever The motor can be disengaged (put into freewheel) to allow the scooter to be pushed. Push the lever forward to engage freewheel mode. Pull the lever back to engage drive mode. The lever should only be set to FREEWHEEL when on flat ground and unoccupied by the user.
  • Page 23: Technical Specifications - S731

    Technical Specifications – S731...
  • Page 24: Ice Symbols

    ICE SYMBOLS Caution, attention or consult accompanying documents. . Alternating Current Type BF Equipment Double Insulation No Smoking or Open Flames Degree of protection against ingress of water is rated as IPxO. Serialization format for products The first digit is the last one digit of the year for manufacture. The second and third digits are the month for manufacture.
  • Page 25: Warranty

    The foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including, but not limited to, the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Merits Corporation will not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages whatsoever.
  • Page 26 Warranty Registration ■ MERITS HEALTH PRODUCTS INC. WARRANTY REGISTRATION MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. DATE PURCHASED NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE DEALER NAME STAMP RETURN ADDRESS...
  • Page 28 MERITS HEALTH PRODUCTS, INC. 4245 Evans Avenue | Fort Myers Florida 33901 239-772-0579 | www.meritsusa.com Enhancing life through mobility.

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