Do you have a question about the Minimus and is the answer not in the manual?
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Maria Margaret Sanderson
March 31, 2025
I suddenly am unable to click the tiller into the closed position. the knob on the bottom is difficult to pull out please advise/
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Mr. Anderson
March 31, 2025
To fix the issue of the tiller not clicking into the closed position on the CareCo Minimus, pull out the yellow plunger and lower the tiller until it locks into position. Ensure all steps are followed properly during the folding process.
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Maria Margaret Sanderson
April 1, 2025
@Mr. Anderson thank you. yes it wont go down far enough to click into place ,the elbow bit goes in but halfway down it seems to stiffen up
CONTENTS 1. SAFETY GUIDELINES 2. SAFETY NOTICE 3. PARTS INTRODUCTION 4. FOLDING EXPAND/FOLD THE SCOOTER 5. BAGGAGE HANDLE ON THE SCOOTER 6. OPERATION 6.1 Control panel 6.2 How to operate your scooter 6.3 How to set Freewheel mode 7. BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE 7.1 Charging the battery 7.2 Battery 8.
The latest/current version of this manual is available on our website. NOTE: (EN1021-1, -2 , SO7176-16) Address: CareCo UK Limited , 1 Turing Court, Great Notley, Braintree CM77 7AT Model: Minimus / MS04010008...
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1. SAFETY GUIDELINES • accidents. • WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation. border. MANDATORY! Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause personal injury and/ PROHIBITED! These actions are prohibited. These actions should...
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1. SAFETY GUIDELINES • • instruction manual for his or her consideration. As designs change some illustrations and pictures in the manual may not • Suggestion...
2. SAFETY NOTICE MANDATORY! The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility device expert product. Additional general information can be found on the supplemental information sheets PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK and safely.
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2.SAFETY NOTICE PERFORM THE FOLLOWING INSPECTIONS PRIOR TO USING YOUR SCOOTER • • • • • BEFORE DRIVING • • • for use at night. • • • •...
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2. SAFETY NOTICE Temperature • • due to a safety feature of the controller that prevents damage to the motors and other electrical components. the motor after driving. It is hot. • • WHILE DRIVING • • • • • •...
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2. SAFETY NOTICE • • phone. • Do not charge the mobile phone or any other electrical devices from your scooter’s battery. Ramps, inclines and drops • • • • • • WARNING! portable telephones or electricity generators.
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2. SAFETY NOTICE Starting and Driving before departure. you before you drive on the street. WARNING! • • so may result in injury. • Maximum User Weight Limit • damage.
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2. SAFETY NOTICE Attention simultaneously. This might leave you unable to control your scooter. damage to your scooter. 5. Do not place magnetic devices near the area of the operation handle as this could affect the safe operation of your scooter. you.
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2. SAFETY NOTICE WARNING! WARNING! upright position and protective caps should be installed on the battery combustible items. Lift/Elevation Products using that product. WARNING! transferred via an elevation product. Failure to do so may result in accidental sonal injury or product damage. Stairs and Escalators WARNING!
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2. SAFETY NOTICE This portion of the content will provide the user with basic information that describes the problems with EMI, known sources of EMI, protective measures either to lessen the possibility or exposure or to minimize the degree of exposure, and suggested action should unexpected or erratic movement occur.
6. OPERATION 6.1 CONTROL PANEL (Occupant and assistant can operate) 1. Battery Level Indicator 2. Speed Lever 3. Forward / Reverse Selector PROHIBITED! Do not expose the tiller console to moisture. In the event that the tiller console does become exposed to moisture, do not attempt to operate your Scooter until the tiller console has dried thoroughly.
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Speed Dial (occupant and assistant can operating) The image of the hare represents the fastest speed setting. • • The image of the hare represents the fastest speed setting. • • • •...
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6. OPERATION Battery Indicator • When the power switch is turned on the battery indicator will light up with show colour squares the remaining battery power. The “green” means full power, the “red” means off power. • The remaining power indicated by the battery indicator will vary by the actual driving time incurred and how you drive.
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NEUTRAL DRIVE WARNING! is disengaged. Disengage the drive motors only on a level surface. • • • • WARNING! incline.
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section is connected to the axle of the rear section. WARNING!
Then connect the charger’s round plug to the charging Suggestions WARNING! 2. Though charger charge automatically and can be used for deeply defective battery.
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• shorten their life. • • • to recharge the batteries as instructed above. Suggestion: • • charged. • stop charging before it is complete. • • • •...
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PROHIBITED! PROHIBITED! PROHIBITED! MANDATORY! batteries. WARNING! batteries. WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! Do not attempt to open the battery charger case. If the battery...
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WARNING! not attempt to insert objects through these slots. WARNING! may be affected by heat WARNING! If your battery charger has not been tested and approved for conditions. If the battery charger is exposed to adverse or extreme...
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system failure. and replacing the battery.
8. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 8.1 INSPECTION • Clean the scooter with a damp cloth and dust down approximately once a week to preserve the appearance of the scooter. • Adjust the tiller height and return to the original position and swivel the seat once a week to ensure the parts adjust and remove smoothly and easily when required.
8. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Tires Inspecting tire tread • • ATTENTION! Suggestions • of the system electrics. • the shrouds. 8.3 STORAGE • • • Suggestions 8.4 MOVING ABOUT • • bumper could cause damage or injury. • moving or lifting the scooter.
The handlebar appears loose Tighten the height adjustment handle to • secure the handlebar Involuntarily horn sounds • • • If problem persists contact your Minimus • dealer. WARNING! Flash Description Recommended Action Code Motor Fault Wiring Fault...
Item Descriptions Remark Temperature Discharge Internal resistance Fuse Discharge Discharge • • distributor to properly recycle your batteries...
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ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE Test items Minimum value Average value Input voltage Input maximum current Maximum inrush current IMPORTANT: You must open the battery inside before you can use your mobility scooter.
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Test items Output voltage Output current Indicator status Maximum charging voltage Turn lamp current Protective function Temperature...
12. WARRANTY occur during normal use and does not cover damage that occurs in shipment or tyres or grips. IMPORTANT: tag is removed or altered. NOTICES TO CONSUMER limited to:...
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Do you have a question about the Minimus and is the answer not in the manual?
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I suddenly am unable to click the tiller into the closed position. the knob on the bottom is difficult to pull out please advise/
To fix the issue of the tiller not clicking into the closed position on the CareCo Minimus, pull out the yellow plunger and lower the tiller until it locks into position. Ensure all steps are followed properly during the folding process.
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@Mr. Anderson thank you. yes it wont go down far enough to click into place ,the elbow bit goes in but halfway down it seems to stiffen up
Where is the fuss and circuit breaker situated