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Afikim Caddy User Manual

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Cat No. - PRCA001 Edition 01
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once the scooter is charged, when i turn the key to on position, it makes a loud noise and the scooter will not move

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  • Page 1 Caddy CADDY Scooter User’s Manual Cat No. - PRCA001 Edition 01...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.5 The Caddy headlight..............35 3.6 The Caddy horn ................35 3.7 The battery discharge indication ..........35 3.8 Pushing the Caddy: the freewheel function ......... 37 4. DISASSEMBLING FOR TRANSPORT IN A CAR......40 4.1 Folding the Seat ................40 4.2 Removing the tiller from the frame..........
  • Page 3 Caddy 4.4 Removing the batteries ..............43 4.5 Removing the rear wheels ............45 5. TRANSPORTING THE CADDY IN A CAR AND STORING THE CADDY AT HOME .................46 5.1 Transporting the Caddy in a car trunk..........46 5.2 Lifting heavy parts ................49 5.3 Storing the Caddy at home ............50 6.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The Caddy scooter was developed especially for use in and around the house and to be taken along for trips. For this purpose the scooter can be folded and disassembled easily and the separate parts can be handled with ease.
  • Page 5 Despite harmonisation efforts in the EU, depending on the country you are in, you may have to buy insurance for the Caddy vehicle before you can use it outside. It is also possible that you have to pay a road tax or pass some sort of drive test.

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    Caddy 1.2 Technical specifications 1.2.1 Dimensions Length 1100 mm. Folded Length 900 mm. Width 610 mm. Height 900 mm. Height Folded 470 mm. Dimensions of the largest part Length 900 mm. Width 610 mm. Height 340 mm. 1.2.2 Weights Total weight including batteries 12 Ah 31 kg.

  • Page 7: Drive Characteristics

    Caddy 1.2.4 Drive characteristics Speeds Maximum speed forward (hare symbol) 7,5 km/h. Slow speed forward (tortoise symbol) 4,5 km/h. Reverse speed 4,5 km/h. Turning radius 75.0 Ground clearance 8 cm. Maximum obstacle height 3 cm. Maximum safe slope 3° Range according ISO 7176-4 20 km.

  • Page 8: Batteries And Charger

    Car-charger: battery charger for connecting to the cigarette lighter contact in the car. Afikim Electric Vehicles has a policy of constant product improvement, as a consequence of this specifications may change without prior notice. The documentation may not represent the actual product in some...
  • Page 9 Caddy...

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    Keep in mind the instructions in the last point. • Your Caddy can take obstacles up to 3 cm. don´t try to climb kerbs or obstacles higher than 3 cm. this can destabilize your scooter. If you encounter an obstacle higher than 3 cm. call on the help of another person to support you for safety while you drive.

  • Page 11: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    Caddy • It is dangerous to use the Caddy on loose gravel or sand or on a very bumpy surface. Because of the sudden weight shifts the stability of the scooter can be easily compromised. • In order to be able to push the scooter in case of a malfunction or low batteries the automatic parking brake can be dislodged.

  • Page 12: Batteries

    I f you intend to use a mobile phone, portable transceiver or any other kind of radio transmitter while you are using the Caddy, we advise you to always switch off the scooter using the keyswitch before doing so. •...

  • Page 13: Hot Areas

    There is a real danger of burning the skin of your fingers. • If you decide to use your Caddy outside in sunny weather, it is possible that some surfaces such as the armrests, the plastic parts and the upholstery heat up from the direct sunlight possibly causing burning injuries to the bare skin.

  • Page 14: General Warnings

    • Do not use the Caddy on the open road, the scooter was not designed for this: it does not have a standard rear light units or indicators for open roads , but only to mark you if you pass by .
  • Page 15 Caddy • The Caddy was not designed to be used in rain, snow or extreme temperatures. The use of the Caddy in these conditions may cause serious malfunctions and permanently damage the product. Using the scooter in low temperatures will cause the range of the product to be considerably smaller than normal.
  • Page 16 • When you do not use the Caddy scooter and it is parked somewhere, ALWAYS REMOVE THE KEYS FROM THE KEY SWITCH !. Leaving the keys in the switch is an invitation for children and others for joyriding and abuse of the product, possibly causing injury to themselves and to others.

  • Page 17: Unpacking And Assembly

    Caddy 2. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY The Caddy can be delivered by your dealer fully pre-assembled, but it is also possible that the product comes to you in parts in the box it was packed in at the factory. The Caddy was designed to be assembled and disassembled by the user.
  • Page 18 Caddy Figure 1...

  • Page 19: Mounting The Rear Wheels

    Caddy 2.2 Mounting the rear wheels The rear wheels (e - in figure 1) are to be assembled onto the frame (a - in figure 1). (See figure 2) The rear wheel (1) is assembled by means of a so called quick release axle (2) into the wheel mount (3) of the frame (4).

  • Page 20: Fixing The Tiller To The Frame

    Caddy 2.3 Fixing the tiller to the frame The tiller (b - in figure 1) must be fixed to the frame (a - in figure 1). Refer to figure 3: The frame bushing (1) is inserted onto the tiller tapered block (2) . It is also the fixation of the tiller to the frame by means of a locking lever (3).
  • Page 21 Caddy Figure 3...

  • Page 22: Placing The Batteries

    Caddy 2.4 Placing the batteries The batteries are mounted in a special plastic housing by sliding it inside. The batteries electric connections is done at the same stage when sliding it into the housing guide . Please refer to figure 5: Place both batteries in their place at the rear of the frame by sliding them into the housing guides in the arrow direction .

  • Page 23: Unfolding The Seat To Driving Position

    Caddy 2.5 Unfolding the Seat to driving position To unfold the seat to driving position , pull the seat backrest upward as shown in figure 6a . Continue pulling the seat backrest all along upward and backward as shown in figure 6b .
  • Page 24 . The click will indicates that the seat mechanism is locked . To make this stage easier , you may find id convenience to step with your shoe on the Caddy floor like it is shown in figure 6c . Figure 6c...

  • Page 25: Mounting The Rear Basket

    Caddy 2.6 Mounting the rear basket See figure 7: Hang the rear basket with its anchors on the frame hooks under the seat. ATTENTION: Please be sure not to overload the rear basket, the maximum load for the rear basket is 10 kg.

  • Page 26: Checking The Assembly

    ATTENTION: On delivery the batteries are only partially charged, do not operate the Caddy scooter until the batteries have been charged for at least 8 hours. Deep discharging and exhausting the batteries can cause damage to the batteries.

  • Page 27: Mounting The Seat Belt Option

    2.8 Mounting the seat belt option An important accessory for the Caddy scooter is the seat belt option. The seat belt is used to stabilize the user of the Caddy while driving. Giving him/her a more secure seating position. During driving and while taking turns, starting and stopping it may be difficult for some drivers to keep a stable seating position, to prevent sliding from the seat the seat belt option can be recommended.

  • Page 28: Operation And Use Of The Caddy

    ATTENTION: BEFORE OPERATING THE CADDY, ALWAYS READ THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN §1.3 3.1 Seating into the Caddy To make the Seating into the Caddy easier you may use the follow actions. 3.11 Tilting the handlebar forward and backward To tilt the handlebar (1) forward pull the lever (2) down as shown in figure 9 , than push the handlebar (1) forward while Keep pulling the lever (2) downward.

  • Page 29: Driving The Caddy

    Another helpful action is to turn the tiller to the other side , than the one you enter from . Also if your Caddy is equipped with armrest , you should fold them backward . Make sure you bring the armrest down again, the armrests provide you with important support sideways when you are driving.
  • Page 30 ON. The key will stay in this position. • A light on your dashboard marked ON (2) should light up signifying the Caddy is ready to go. (see figure 10) • Put the speed selector switch (3) in the slow driving mode (turtle).
  • Page 31 Caddy Figure 10...
  • Page 32 • To stop, simple release the throttle lever, the throttle lever will return to the neutral position and the Caddy will come to a controlled stop by using the motor brake. ATTENTION: You may notice the following things, they are normal and are part of the standard safety system of the Caddy.

  • Page 33: Speed Control Of The Caddy

    Caddy 3.3 Speed control of the Caddy One way to control the speed of the Caddy is by squeezing the throttle handles: The more you squeeze, the faster you will drive. Another way to limit the speed is by means of the speed selector switch (1) see figure 11.
  • Page 34 Emergency stopping when the scooter rolls downhill with the parking brake released. The Caddy is equipped with an emergency brake system that slows down the scooter when rolling downhill with the parking brake released, even when there are no batteries installed.

  • Page 35: The Caddy Headlight

    (1) on the right hand side of dashboard close to the handle. 3.6 The Caddy horn The Caddy is equipped with a horn (beeper), this is used to alert others to your presence. Use the horn only for your own safety and that of others.
  • Page 36 In order to reset the battery discharge indicator to four lit lights turn on the Caddy using the key switch and wait for 2 minutes without driving the scooter.

  • Page 37: Pushing The Caddy: The Freewheel Function

    See figure 13: in order to disengage the parking brake twist the parking brake release knob (1) clockwise (2) to the end position. To indicate your Caddy is in an unsafe state the horn will sound uninterrupted while the parking brake is released and the scooter is turned ON .
  • Page 38 Caddy...
  • Page 39 Caddy Figure 13...

  • Page 40: Disassembling For Transport In A Car

    4. DISASSEMBLING FOR TRANSPORT IN A CAR 4.1 Folding the Seat To fold the Caddy seat , lift the seat few centimetres upward until you hear the seat locking mechanism released . Than continue folding the seat by pushing the seat back forward and downward as shown in figures 14a,14b,14c .
  • Page 41 Caddy figure 14b figure 14c...

  • Page 42: Removing The Tiller From The Frame

    Caddy 4.2 Removing the tiller from the frame Removing the tiller from the frame is done opposite order then explained in §2.3 . As shown in figure 15 . Pull the lock lever upward and backward to release position . Now pull with the lever the frame bushing (1) upward to separate it from the tiller tapered block .

  • Page 43: Removing The Basket

    Caddy 4.3 Removing the basket Remove the basket from the rear part of the Caddy . See figure 7. 4.4 Removing the batteries • To remove the batteries from their housing , pull up each one of the batteries with it’s handle upward . This action will release the batteries securing snaps (1) from the housing slots (2).
  • Page 44 Caddy Figure 16...

  • Page 45: Removing The Rear Wheels

    4.5 Removing the rear wheels • In case of need to remove the wheels from the frame to earn some more volume reduction of the Caddy , do is in opposite order than installing them . See figure 17 and §2.2 .

  • Page 46: Transporting The Caddy In A Car And Storing The Caddy At Home

    STORING THE CADDY AT HOME 5.1 Transporting the Caddy in a car trunk See figure 18: The Caddy can easily be taken on trips in most cars because of its compact build and the ease of folding and disassembly into portable parts.
  • Page 47 Caddy scooter to the floor of your car!
  • Page 48 Caddy Figure 18...

  • Page 49: Lifting Heavy Parts

    Caddy 5.2 Lifting heavy parts Parts of the scooter weighing more than 10 kg. Should be lifted by the indicated locations marked with arrows and numbered 1 & 2. (see figure 19) a. Tiller b. Frame Figure 19...

  • Page 50: Storing The Caddy At Home

    20a or 20b . Pay attention on the second option to lay the rear part of the Caddy on the rubber bumpers . For explanation about folding the seat see §4.1 .

  • Page 51: Charging The Batteries

    Caddy 6. CHARGING THE BATTERIES Your Caddy can be supplied standard with a battery charger. It is important you only use the charger supplied with the scooter for charging the batteries. The charger and batteries are an integral part of the electronic system of the scooter.

  • Page 52: Attention Points When Charging

    (1) from the charging point (3) on the scooter. Figure 21 6.2 Attention points when charging • While the charger plug (1) is inserted in the charging socket of your Caddy, you can not drive the scooter.

  • Page 53: The External Charger Adapter (Optional)

    You may need this adapter if there is no mains connection for the charger in the area where you park your Caddy. You may also need it when you buy an extra set of batteries for the Caddy to extend the range while on a trip.
  • Page 54 To reset the battery discharge indicator after you installed the batteries as described in §2.4 you should turn the Caddy ON using the key switch. Now wait for at least 2 minutes without operating the Caddy and the battery discharge indicator will reset to full.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    When you find you can not solve the problem, always call your AFIKIM dealer and ask for service. Do not open the any of the parts of the Caddy to attempt repairs by yourself, this is a specialized job. Small repairs and maintenance that can be done by yourself is described in chapter 8.
  • Page 56 Caddy Nr. Problem Possible cause Possible solution The green light One or more Check all does not come on connectors may be connectors and when you turn the loose. reconnect them. key switch to the ON position. One of the reset...
  • Page 57 Call your dealer and not return to the internal spring is ask for service. middle position. broken. The Caddy does not The batteries Recharge the drive smoothly or need to be batteries. shocks when driving. recharged.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting The Battery Charger

    Caddy 7.2 Troubleshooting the battery charger Nr. Problem Possible cause Possible solution The charger The wall socket Check the fuses light does not light does not carry any in your home . up with the charger current . connected to the Replace the wall socket.
  • Page 59 Caddy Figure 22 A service manual for use by the dealer is available in the English language and can be ordered at AFIKIM Electric Vehicles in Israel.

  • Page 60: Small Maintenance And Periodic Checks

    There are two periods for these periodic checks and small maintenance: a monthly and a 6-monthly period. Some aspects need to be checked every time before you use the Caddy. Please take your Caddy to your dealer for a check-up and service turn at least once a year. 8.1 Cleaning The plastic parts and the upholstery of the seats and the tires can be cleaned with a car shampoo when necessary.

  • Page 61: Checking The Pu Tires

    The advantage is that these tires don’t need to be inflated and they can’t be punctured. When you use the Caddy daily, check the condition of the PU tires every month. Check if the tires are damaged, are there any bits hanging loose or are there cracks in the wall of the tire.

  • Page 62: Checking The Throttle Levers

    Caddy ATTENTION: The tire pressure of inflatable tires needs to be checked before every trip! The tire pressure is a main factor in the range and stability of the Caddy. Check the tires every month for external damage. Check every month that the tire is securely on the rim, check the entire perimeter and on both sides of the rim.

  • Page 63: Checking The Parking Brake

    Caddy 8.6 Checking the parking brake Check your parking brake every 6 months, check the operation and the condition of the brake, please follow these steps: • Try to push the scooter with the key switch in the OFF position.

  • Page 64: Replacing The Batteries

    Caddy 8.7 Replacing the batteries The batteries of the Caddy should be replaced when their capacity has reduced noticeably. You will know when you need to charge the scooter more often than normal or when the range of the scooter is less than it used to be.

  • Page 65: Discarding Of Old Or Damaged Batteries

    Caddy 8.8 Discarding of old or damaged batteries 8.8.1 Discarding of old batteries Old batteries contain several valuable materials that can be recycled, they also contain materials that are harmful to man and the environment. For this reason batteries should never be discarded in the environment, but handed in at government appointed collection points for chemical waste and batteries.

  • Page 66: Programming The Controller

    Always contact your doctor or a first aid centre near you. 8.9 Programming the controller The Caddy is equipped with a programmable motor controller. This controller contains the program settings specific for a comfortable and safe usage of the Caddy.
  • Page 67 Caddy Figure 24 ATTENTION: Only the indicated parameters are to be adjusted, and only in the direction as indicated. • TREMOR COMP throttle becomes less sensitive to trembling hands. • ACCEL MAX SPEED DOWN accelerates slower at high speed setting.
  • Page 68 Caddy • M2 MIN SPD DOWN reduces minimum speed at high speed setting. • M1 REV MAX SPD DOWN reduces maximum speed at low speed reverse setting. • M2 REV MAX SPD DOWN reduces minimum speed at high speed reverse setting.

  • Page 69: Service And Repairs

    Check connectors for corrosion and damage • Check frame and paintwork for damage and corrosion 9.2 Replacement parts All parts on the Caddy can be replaced and ordered separately by your dealer. Here is a list of the most important replacement parts.

  • Page 70: Service Manual

    Inflatable tire ø250x50 Inflatable tube 10”x2” 9.3 Service manual Afikim Electric Vehicles has developed a service manual especially for use in the service workshop of dealers or at service points. This manual can be ordered by dealers and service workshops at Afikim Electric Vehicles and contains all information needed to maintain the Caddy scooters.

  • Page 71: Labelling

    Caddy 10 LABELLING 10.1 The type plate The Caddy type plate is located on the inside of the tiller as indicated in figure 25. Do not remove this label! Make sure it is readable, the label identifies the vehicle in case of warranty and the legal obligation of tracking and tracing the product in case of a factory recall.

  • Page 72: Other Labels

    Caddy 10.2 Other labels 1. ON/OFF key switch This key switch switches the power to the controller of the scooter On and OFF. 2. Freewheel knob for parking brake In case you need to push the scooter, this knob will release the parking brake.

  • Page 73: Labels And Printing On The Tiller

    Caddy 6. Danger of pinching This label marks spots where a danger of pinching your hands or fingers exists. Be careful handling these spots and make sure you read the warnings printed in this manual. 7. Warning typical use and safe slope...
  • Page 74 Caddy 8. ON/OFF light Green light is lit when you turn the key switch to the ON position. 9. Reverse driving This arrow indicates the left throttle handle is intended for reverse driving. 10. Forward driving This arrow indicates the right throttle handle is intended for forward driving.

  • Page 75: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    To act as our Authorized Representative in the European Community and register us with the competent authorities in England. The Afikim Electric Vehicles Ref. Registration Number with the Competent Authority (UK) is: CA007430. By MEDICAL DEVICE AGENCY - London SEI 6TQ Tel: 02079728000 mail@medical-devices.gov.uk...

  • Page 76: Warranty Statement

    It explicitly excludes any damage arising from the fault or defect. • It is at the discretion of Afikim Electric Vehicles to decide if the product will be repaired or a replacement product will be offered. •...
  • Page 77 Caddy • Damage as a result of an accident, a collision in traffic or damage as a result of “force major”, war or a terrorist attack are also excluded from this warranty.

  • Page 78: Phone Numbers And Addresses

    Caddy 13. PHONE NUMBERS AND ADDRESSES The manufacturer of the Caddy is: AFIKIM ELECTRIC VEHICLES KIBBUTZ AFIKIM 15148, ISRAËL Tel: 00 972 4 675 48 14 Fax: 00 972 4 675 14 56 Email: mainbox@ afiscooters.com Website: www.afiscooters.com Your supplier is:...

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