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Summary of Contents for Handicare Fortress 2000 SERIES
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Page 1: Owners Manual
OWNERS MANUAL FORTRESS 2000 SERIES Three and Four Wheel Power Scooters SAFETY FIRST! This manual is provided to enable you to enjoy maximum performance and reliability from your scooter. Please take the time to read it carefully before attempting to operate the scooter. Issue 3 January 2008... -
Page 2: Introduction
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PAGE Introduction Lights Front and rear lights Turn signal lights Key information Hazard lights Fortress 2000 – Overview Circuit breaker Circuit breaker Captain seat Charging instructions and battery considerations Seat lock / rotate Battery charging instructions Armrest Battery specifications Seat height... -
Page 4: Fortress 2000 - Overview
FORTRESS 2000 SCOOTER - OVERVIEW Thank you for purchasing Handicare’s Fortress 2000 scooter. Below are some terms and locations for specific parts of your scooter. Captain Seat Console Tiller Armrest Basket Tiller Release Seat Lock Rear Cover Battery Cover Rear Tires... -
Page 5: Captain Seat
CAPTAIN SEAT SEAT LOCK MECHANISM The seat lock mechanism allows you to lock the seat in eight positions (at 45° intervals). When released, the seat can swivel in both directions or be lifted from the scooter. WARNING: Before rotating the seat, turn the power off by removing the ON/OFF key plug. -
Page 6: Armrest
CAPTAIN SEAT (cont.) ARMREST The armrest on either side can be rotated upwards for easier transfers. ADJUSTABLE WIDTH ARMREST The width of the armrests positions can be adjusted. The armrest adjustment knobs are located to the rear of the seat. ADJUSTABLE KNOB To loosen armrest, turn the knob counter-clockwise. -
Page 7: Tiller Angle Adjustment
TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT EASY RELEASE ADJUSTMENT To adjust the angle of the tiller, pull the tiller release lever outward to the side and adjust the tiller to the desired position. The tiller can be adjusted to 5 different positions. For storage or transportation, the tiller may be fully collapsed to make the scooter more compact. -
Page 8: Disassembling / Assembling
DISASSEMBLING / ASSEMBLING The Fortress 2000 scooter has been designed to be disassembled and reassembled quickly, easily, and without the use of tools. Should you have any difficulty during either the assembly or disassembly procedures, please recheck the instructions and try again. NOTE: Ensure the power is off before disassembly or re-assembly of your scooter. - Page 9 DISASSEMBLING / ASSEMBLING (cont.) Unbuckle the battery hold down straps. Remove the batteries by lifting them up by the carrying strap. CAUTION - the batteries are much heavier than they appear! Unplug the controller connector from the controller box. This connector has the same safety latching feature mentioned earlier.
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Page 10: Handling And Loading
DISASSEMBLING / ASSEMBLING (cont.) HANDLING AND LOADING The seat should be carried by grabbing the frame below the seat back and the front of the seat upholstery. Use both hands to grab the floor pan to carry the front section. Use the tiller release lever to fold the tiller in the lowest position. -
Page 11: Operating Your Scooter
OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER BRAKE RELEASE LEVER The brake release lever allows you to free wheel the scooter (i.e. push it manually). Push the lever towards the back position to release the brakes. WARNING: Whenever sitting on the scooter, make sure the brakes •... -
Page 12: Lights
To turn the lights off, push the ON/OFF indicator pad again. B / FRONT AND REAR TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS (Handicare installed option only.) Left turn signal indicators: (front & rear) press the signal indicator on the left side of the console face. -
Page 13: Charging Instructions And Battery Considerations
EXPLOSIVE AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE. The following guidelines are intended to assist you in the safe operation of your Three Wheel or Four Wheel Power Scooter. If you have any questions about the correct operation of your Scooter, please contact your Handicare Dealer. -
Page 14: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ALWAYS be sure the steering tiller angle adjustment is properly engaged and that the seat is locked in the forward position before operating your scooter. DO NOT use your scooter if you hear suspicious noises coming from under the rear cover. -
Page 15: Safety Precautions
22. DO NOT continue to reset the circuit breaker on your unit if it continually trips during normal operation. If this occurs, contact your Handicare dealer. 23. DO NOT make abrupt changes in direction while traveling at speeds greater than 2 m.p.h. -
Page 16: Emi Considerations
EMI CONSIDERATIONS CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED SCOOTER. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) FROM RADIO WAVE SOURCES Motorized scooters may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two way radios and cellular phones. -
Page 17: Warranty
This warranty applies to the new scooter as set forth below: Handicare warrants to the original buyer that the new equipment sold by an authorized Handicare dealer is, at the time of delivery to the buyer and for the period of three years immediately following such delivery, free from defects in material and workmanship and meets designed performance levels. -
Page 18: Maintenance Schedule
YEARLY Have your authorized Handicare Dealer ompletely check over your scooter. LUBRICATION Your Handicare scooter uses self contained components that do not require lubrication. Only the chain may need slight lubrication as is commonly done on bicycle chains. Warning: Do not hose down, spray or submerge any electrical components including the motor,... -
Page 19: Service Record
SERVICE RECORDS Model: __________________ Serial Number: _______________________ Date Purchased: _________________________________ First service / safety check This service was performed on: Date: _______________________ Authorized stamp or signature: ________________________________ Second service / safety check This service was performed on: Date: _______________________ Authorized stamp or signature: ________________________________ Third service / safety check This service was performed on: Date: _______________________... -
Page 20: Features
30 miles (48 km) 30 miles (48 km) (Depends upon battery type, terrain and weight of driver) (NOTE: Lengths and weights are approximate) (Handicare reserves the right to change or delete specifications without notice in the interest of product improvements.) - Page 21 FORTRESS 2000 SERIES Tel: (416) 739-8333 * 1-800-514-7061 Fax: (416) 739-6622 * 1-888-251-9187 E-mail: info@handicare.ca www.handicare.ca...