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- Page 1 Scan me on your phone camera to watch our assembly video. USER MANUAL MS01010033.TIM PRODUCT CODE:...
- Page 2 We recommend that you keep this user manual in a safe place for future reference. If you have any questions about wheelchair use, maintenance, or safety, please contact CareCo: CareCo (UK) Limited, 1 Turing Court, Tel: 0333 015 5000 Great Notley, Braintree, CM77 7AT www.CareCo.co.uk Thank you for choosing CareCo.
- Page 3 No claims can be made based on the data or illustrations in this user manual. The CareCo Frontier is a Class II Medical Device, limited to a maximum speed of 4MPH. It is the responsibility of the user and/or attendant to determine if they are mentally and physically capable of using the mobility scooter safely.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
MS01010033.TIM PRODUCT CODE CONTENTS GETTING STARTED CARTON CONTENTS PRODUCT COMPONENTS SETTING UP YOUR MOBILITY SCOOTER HOW TO USE YOUR MOBILITY SCOOTER USER INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO DISCONNECT & CONNECT THE FRONT AND REAR SECTIONS TILLER CONTROLS KEY SWITCH BATTERY GAUGE HORN BUTTON HEADLIGHT BUTTON SPEED DIAL THROTTLE LEVER... - Page 5 DISASSEMBLING YOUR SCOOTER, TRANSPORTATION & STORAGE DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS TRANSPORTATION STORAGE COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT ARMREST WIDTH LOOKING AFTER YOUR MOBILITY SCOOTER CLEANING MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE REPAIRS TROUBLESHOOTING WARNINGS & TECHNICAL INFORMATION SCOOTER SPECIFICATIONS ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) PRODUCT RE-ISSUING RECYCLING &...
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Page 6: Getting Started
Battery Securing Plate Battery Securing Bolt 12AH Battery Pack Seat Assembly Contact CareCo immediately if any of the listed contents are missing. We strongly recommend that you keep the box and internal packaging for the duration of your warranty period. -
Page 7: Product Components
PRODUCT COMPONENTS 1. Tiller control panel 6. Seat 2. Basket 7. Seat swivel lever 3. Tiller adjustment knob 8. Battery pack 4. Front bumper / Carry handle 9. Front wheel 5. Removable armrest 10. Rear wheel... -
Page 8: Setting Up Your Mobility Scooter
MS01010033.TIM PRODUCT CODE SETTING UP YOUR MOBILITY SCOOTER 1. Remove all scooter components from the 2. Loosen Tiller Knob (A) by rotating it outer packaging and place them onto a anticlockwise. level surface. 3. Lift the tiller until it is at a suitable and 4. - Page 9 5. Place the battery pack into the 6. Secure the battery to the scooter using battery tray. Ensure the battery pack the battery securing plate & bolt. electrical contacts align with the rear sec- tion contacts. 7. Insert the seat post into the base stem of 8.
- Page 10 MS01010033.TIM PRODUCT CODE 9. Insert the seat post securing bolt into the 10. Place the seat onto the seat post. front of the base stem and tighten. 11. Insert the armrest into the lower seat 12. Mount the basket onto the tiller basket bracket and secure with the armrest bolt.
- Page 11 13. Charge the scooter for 8-12 hours before first use. Visit “BATTERIES & CHARGING” for more information.
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Page 12: How To Use Your Mobility Scooter
MS01010033.TIM PRODUCT CODE HOW TO USE YOUR MOBILITY SCOOTER USER INSTRUCTIONS TRANSFERRING TO & FROM There are two methods for users to get on or off of the mobility scooter safely. Always ensure the scooter is switched [OFF] and in [DRIVE] mode before getting on/off the scooter. - Page 13 METHOD 2 To transfer to the scooter, lift the scooter armrest(s) upwards Support your body by placing one foot on the scooter footplate before lowering into the seat. Lower the armrest into its resting position. To transfer from the scooter, lift the scooter armrest(s) upwards Support your body by placing one foot on the ground before pushing upwards to lift out of the seat.
- Page 14 MS01010033.TIM PRODUCT CODE THRESHOLDS & FIXED OBSTACLES Approach thresholds vertically to avoid scooter misbalance. Correct Approach Incorrect Approach SUGGESTION Use caution when operating the scooter near kerbs, ledges, and doorway thresholds. STAIRS, ESCALATORS AND LIFTS The mobility scooter is not designed to travel up/down stairs and escalators. Use a lift whenever possible DOORS &...
- Page 15 CORNERING Approach corners at a speed that the user feels comfortable and in control of. If at any point the user feels like the scooter may tip, reduce the scooter speed and steering angle. BRAKING TYPES Regenerative Braking Slows the scooter when the throttle returns to the centre position / when the speed limiter is exceeded.
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Page 16: How To Disconnect & Connect The Front And Rear Sections
PRODUCT CODE HOW TO DISCONNECT & CONNECT THE FRONT AND REAR SECTIONS The CareCo Frontier scooter sections arrive attached, however the sections can be disconnected and connected if required. The below instructions demonstrate how to disconnect and reconnect the sections. - Page 17 5. Pull the yellow latch upwards to unlock 6. Hold the seat post and footplate, then lift the scooter front and rear sections. the sections away from each other. CONNECTING 1. Rest the rear section on its carry handle 2. Lift the front section using the loop and place the front section adjacent to the handle.
- Page 18 MS01010033.TIM PRODUCT CODE 3. Locate the front section hooks onto the 4. Hold the tiller handle and slowly lift the rear section pegs. seat post upwards until vertical. 5. Lift the yellow latch onto the battery tray 6. Insert the battery connector into the hook.
- Page 19 7. Reinstall the battery. 8. Reinstall the seat. WARNING! Beware of finger traps/pinch points when connecting/disconnecting the scooter.
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Page 20: Tiller Controls
MS01010033.TIM PRODUCT CODE TILLER CONTROLS KEY SWITCH HORN BUTTON Insert/extract the key to activate Push to sound the horn. or deactivate the scooter. BATTERY GAUGE HEADLIGHT BUTTON Displays the battery level status. Push to activate or deactivate the front headlight. GREEN –... -
Page 21: Throttle Lever
When the lever is released, it will return to the centre and the scooter brake will automatically engage. The throttle lever hand orientation can be switched to suit the users’ needs if required. Contact CareCo for more information. CIRCUIT BREAKER The scooter battery is equipped with a circuit breaker to protect the motor and other components in case of a power overload. -
Page 22: Basket
MS01010033.TIM PRODUCT CODE SWIVEL SEAT The scooter seat can be rotated to aid the user in getting off of the scooter. • Lift the lever and rotate the seat to the desired position. • Lower the lever to secure the position. BASKET REMOVAL Press the basket securing... -
Page 23: Mobility Scooter Modes
MOBILITY SCOOTER MODES Drive Mode (Electronic Assisted Braking) Freewheel Mode Pull the lever backwards to engage Drive Push the lever forwards to engage Freewheel Mode. Mode. (The scooter will not be able to be pushed (The scooter will be able to be pushed manually). -
Page 24: Batteries & Charging
MS01010033.TIM PRODUCT CODE BATTERIES & CHARGING The scooter battery can be charged on/off-board if required. To charge off board, simply remove the battery from the scooter by following the disassembly instructions found within this user manual before continuing with the below charging instructions. HOW TO CHARGE YOUR MOBILITY SCOOTER Lift the front rubber cover on the battery pack to reveal the charging socket. -
Page 25: Battery Range
Daily Use: If the scooter is used daily, charge the battery at the end of each day, and leave it on charge until the following morning. Weekly Use: If the scooter is used once or twice a week, charge the battery for at least 8-12 hours once a week. -
Page 26: Disassembling Your Scooter, Transportation & Storage
MS01010033.TIM PRODUCT CODE DISASSEMBLING YOUR SCOOTER, TRANSPORTATION & STORAGE DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS The Frontier can be easily disassembled by the user for transportation and storage. Ensure the scooter is switched [OFF] and in [DRIVE] Mode whenever disassembling. 1. Press the basket clip and lift the basket 2. - Page 27 5. Loosen the lock nut and remove the battery 6. Pull the yellow latch upwards to unlock the connector. scooter front and rear sections 7. Hold the seat post and footplate, then lift 8. Loosen Tiller Knob (A) by rotating it the sections away from each other.
- Page 28 MS01010033.TIM PRODUCT CODE 9. Lower the tiller until it is parallel to the 10. Tighten Tiller Knob (A) by rotating it footplate. clockwise. 11. Store or transport the scooter to where desired.
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Page 29: Transportation
TRANSPORTATION LAND TRANSPORT WARNING! When transporting the scooter, securely stow the disassembled components in the boot This scooter is not of a vehicle. Ensure any adjustable parts are suitable to use as a properly secured before transport to avoid seat in a vehicle. transit damage. -
Page 30: Comfort Adjustments
MS01010033.TIM PRODUCT CODE COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Remove the seat from the Pull the seat post pin away Adjust the seat post height to scooter by lifting upwards. from the seat post. one of three available height increments. Remove the seat securing bolt by rotating it anticlockwise. -
Page 31: Tiller Angle Adjustment
TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT WARNING! Ensure the tiller is secure before using the scooter again. Loosen the tiller knob by Lift/lower the tiller until it is rotating it anticlockwise. at a suitable and comfortable angle. Tighten the tiller knob by rotating it clockwise. ARMREST WIDTH WARNING! Ensure the... -
Page 32: Looking After Your Mobility Scooter
MS01010033.TIM PRODUCT CODE LOOKING AFTER YOUR MOBILITY SCOOTER PRELIMINARY CHECKS • Ensure the mobility scooter is in [DRIVE] mode before setting off. • Ensure the mobility scooter is switched [OFF] before getting off or on. • Check tyres for wear •... -
Page 33: Maintenance
REPAIRS Certain scooter components can be repaired by the user with guidance provided by CareCo. Other components can only be repaired/replaced by a service technician. If for any reason the scooter requires repair due to a defect, contact CareCo immediately. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
Check for any loose connections and tighten if required. associated wiring has a fault. 3 Flash Code There is a short circuit between Contact CareCo the motor and the power line. 4 Flash Code 5 Flash Code 6 Flash Code The charger is connected to the Disconnect the charger and cycle the power. -
Page 35: Warnings & Technical Information
WARNINGS & TECHNICAL INFORMATION SCOOTER SPECIFICATIONS OVERALL MEASUREMENTS 1030x840x490mm FRONT SECTION DISASSEMBLED MEASUREMENTS 690x500x430mm REAR SECTION DISASSEMBLED MEASUREMENTS 400x500x310mm FRONT & REAR WHEEL SIZE 203mm / 8" REVERSING WIDTH 1250mm TOTAL WEIGHT (INCLUDING BATTERIES) 42kg (92.5 lbs) WEIGHT OF HEAVIEST COMPONENT 13.15 g (29 lbs) FRONT SECTION DISASSEMBLED WEIGHT 12.3kg... -
Page 36: Electromagnetic Interference (Emi)
MS01010033.TIM PRODUCT CODE ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) Powerchairs and mobility scooters may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI). Electromagnetic energy (EM) is emitted from sources such a radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones. The interference (from radio wave sources) can cause the powerchair/mobility scooter to release its brakes, move by itself, or move in unintended directions. -
Page 37: Product Re-Issuing
Electronic Equipment policies (W.E.E.E). For battery disposal, users should follow local disposal/recycling regulations. Contact CareCo if further advice is needed regarding recycling & disposal. INTENDED USE This product is intended for users who experience difficulty in walking and/or have reduced mobility. -
Page 38: General Warnings
Read the following carefully to avoid damage and/or injury caused by improper operation. • Mobility Scooter users should take appropriate safety measures and obey local pedestrian traffic rules. CareCo are not responsible for personal injury and/or product damage caused by improper use. •... -
Page 39: Expected Lifetime
• This product cannot be used as a seat in a motor vehicle. • Ensure the scooter is in Drive mode before operating. • Be aware of surroundings at all times when using the scooter. EXPECTED LIFETIME The Expected Lifetime is the estimated period of time for which the scooter is expected to function according to its intended use. -
Page 40: Warranty
Parts that have been purchased by the end user after the original warranty period has expired have a warranty period of 12 months. CareCo is not responsible if the scooter requires repair or replacement as a direct result of: •... -
Page 41: Notes
NOTES... - Page 42 MS01010033.TIM PRODUCT CODE NOTES...
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