TGA Superlight RWD Operating Instructions And Owner's Handbook

TGA Superlight RWD Operating Instructions And Owner's Handbook

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions and Owner’s Handbook...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CHAPTER INTRODUCTION INTENDED PURPOSE PREPARE THE SUPERLIGHT FOR FIRST USE YOUR FIRST DRIVE DISMANTLING YOUR SUPERLIGHT BATTERIES BATTERY CHARGING A GUIDE TO SAFE AND LASTING BATTERIES FITTING NEW BATTERIES CARE MAINTENANCE TROUBLE SHOOTING SAFETY FUSES IMPORTANT SCOOTER CONTROLLER INFORMATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION WARRANTY SAFE DRIVING TIPS FOR SCOOTER USERS...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Your Superlight RWD may have been delivered to you fully assembled and ready to ride, or it may have been delivered to you disassembled and packed into a large box. Whichever way, the scooter has been fully assembled and tested before leaving the TGA factory.
  • Page 4 UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY Cut the tape securing the box taking care not to cut into the contents of the box. Open the box and remove packaging and the contents of the box. Lift with care. You will have the contents as shown in Fig 1. Battery Cover Chassis Seat...
  • Page 5 Fig 3 Fig 2 Now lift the chassis and lower the square frame brackets (fig 3c) onto the power unit square connecting brackets, located between the wheel and power unit cover at each side. Make sure the frame is down to the end of the bracket (see fig 3).
  • Page 6 Fig 6 Fig 7 INSTALLATION OF BATTERIES The batteries should be marked left and right and fit into the framework of the chassis, immediately in front of the power unit. The handle of each battery should face out to the wheel and the electric socket to the top.
  • Page 7 FITTING SEAT & ADJUSTMENT Holding the seat with both hands, slot the pin at the base of the seat into the hole at the top of the seat adaptor (Fig 11a). Turn the seat so that it points 45º to the left and you will feel it locate into a slot.
  • Page 8 This will stop Superlight RWD from moving even when parked on hills and inclines. The parking brake stays on all of the time Superlight RWD is not in use, even when...
  • Page 9: Your First Drive

    Release the lever and you will gently stop. Practice these two basic functions until you get used to them. Steering the Superlight RWD is easy and logical by turning the handlebars in the direction you wish to manoeuvre. Be sure to remember to give a wide clearance when turning so that the rear wheels follow the path of the front one,...
  • Page 10 Always first slow your Superlight RWD down to a stationary position before you switch the scooter off. It is also dangerous to switch off when the scooter is in motion, as the brakes apply instantly.
  • Page 11: Dismantling Your Superlight

    5. DISMANTLING YOUR SUPERLIGHT RWD A day out to visit family or friends or a trip to the shops, your Superlight RWD can be taken along too. To enable your scooter to be carried in a suitable car, follow these simple instructions. This procedure can be carried out quickly and without tools.
  • Page 12 POWER UNIT - Disconnect the plug coming from the chassis to the socket on the power unit (Fig 16a) Fig 16 Pull back the spring loaded knob at the side of the anti-tip arm and push the arm down to the extent of its travel and release the knob (Fig 17) Fig 17 Pull the frame up from its square mountings and put to one side (Fig...
  • Page 13: Batteries

    6. BATTERIES Your Superlight RWD has a lot of power for a small scooter. Keeping it working to its maximum potential means that its two batteries must be maintained properly and with full power. Correct charging will help to give them a longer life and ensure that Superlight RWD is always ready to go when you are.
  • Page 14: A Guide To Safe And Lasting Batteries

    Available in 2 types from TGA 1. 12v CAR CHARGER - This is a charger made specifically for Superlight RWD and will simply plug into the cigarette lighter socket in the car and from there into the offboard charging unit.
  • Page 15: Fitting New Batteries

    When you need to replace them, ring TGA for any help you may need and to order new. If you are not replacing them through TGA, always insist on the same as originally fitted, as the scooter control and battery charger are all set for the specification of these batteries.
  • Page 16: Trouble Shooting

    Some Superlight RWD users will use their scooter every day and for long periods of time. Their batteries will receive a near total discharge and the life of their batteries will be short (12 months or less in some cases). Other Superlight RWD users will use their vehicles less frequently, putting their batteries through a less demanding discharge lifestyle.
  • Page 17: Important Scooter Controller Information

    It also monitors and provides a fault diagnosis in conjunction with the green status light. To represent different faults the status light will flash various sequences. If you do need to report a fault to TGA you will be asked the sequence of the status light in order to help diagnose the fault.
  • Page 18: Warranty

    15. WARRANTY: This is to certify that your TGA product is warranted by TGA for a period of twelve months from the date of purchase subject to the following conditions: This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of the TGA product identified by the product serial number located on the frame.
  • Page 19 In a crowded precinct, market area, or footpath - It is your responsibility to ensure you do not run into anyone or do any harm with your vehicle. While many people will make way for you, you cannot expect everyone to do so. Some will appear to not even realize you are there.
  • Page 20 In the event of a difficult or dangerous situation – Use your hazard lights – But do not drive with them on unnecessarily TGA Electric Leisure Ltd Woodhall Business Park Sudbury CO10 1WH Tel: 01787 882244 Fax: 01787 882248 sales@tga-electric.com www.tga-electric.com TGA Electric Leisure Ltd reserves the right to change specification and/or prices without prior notification or warning. August 2006...

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