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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Mega Motion, Inc. P.O. Box 279 Pittston, PA 18640 www.mega-motion.com...
- Page 2 S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S WARNING! An authorized Mega Motion Provider or qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this scooter and must perform all of the procedures in this manual.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION ........................4 SAFETY ............................5 III. YOUR TRAVEL SCOOTER ....................19 IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ..................23 OPERATION ..........................28 VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ....................30 VII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ...................32 VIII. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ..................34 IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ....................36 Rascal www.mega-motion.com... -
Page 4: Introduction
Mega Motion to enhance or preserve the safe use of this product. - Page 5 Place unit on level ground and stand to one side when changing from drive mode to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode. Locked and in drive mode. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Rascal www.mega-motion.com...
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Page 6: Ii. Safety
Be aware that loose-fitting clothing or other objects can become caught in drive tires and/or they may become entangled in the running gear. Do not expose to heat sources such as open flame or sparks. Do not transport batteries with flammable or combustible items. www.mega-motion.com Rascal... - Page 7 Do not place the Travel Scooter in freewheel mode when on an incline or decline. Explosive conditions exist! Disposal and recycling - Contact your authorized Mega Motion Provider for infor- mation on proper disposal of your Mega Motion product and its packaging.
- Page 8 Contains sealed, non-spillable batteries that meet DOT CRF 173.159 (d), IATA packing instructions 806, IATA provision A67 for safe transportation. Keep area clean. Manufactured in Keep area dry. Fully charge batteries before operating. Remove key from an unattended Travel Scooter. www.mega-motion.com Rascal...
- Page 9 PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK Get to know the feel of your Travel Scooter and its capabilities. Mega Motion recommends that you per- form a safety check before each use to make sure your Travel Scooter operates smoothly and safely.
- Page 10 Travel Scooter. MANDATORY! Stay within the specified weight capacity for your Travel Scooter. Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty. Mega Motion will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.
- Page 11 WARNING! Never carry an oxygen tank weighing more than 13 lbs. (6 kg). Never fill the front or rear basket with contents exceeding 13 lbs. (6 kg). Rascal www.mega-motion.com...
- Page 12 Regenerative: Uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the throttle control lever returns to the center/stop position. Disc Park Brake: Activates mechanically after regenerative braking slows the vehicle to near stop, or when power is removed from the system for any reason. www.mega-motion.com Rascal...
- Page 13 WARNING! Even though your Travel Scooter may be capable of handling greater obstacles, Mega Motion recommends that you do not attempt to negotiate a curb that has a height greater than 2 in. (5 cm). Doing so could cause instability in your Travel Scooter.
- Page 14 This prevents the Travel Scooter from gaining unwanted momentum should the manual free- wheel lever inadvertently be released while driving the Travel Scooter. WARNING! Mega Motion recommends that you do not disconnect the batteries when the scooter is in freewheel mode as this may interfere with the function of the controller.
- Page 15 If you will be transporting your Travel Scooter during travel, you may find it necessary to use a vehicle- mounted lift system or elevation product to aid in transportation. Mega Motion recommends that you closely review the warnings, instructions, specifications, and safety information set forth by the manufacturer of the lift/elevation product before using that product.
- Page 16 MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT Mega Motion recommends that you do not remain seated in your Travel Scooter while traveling in a motor vehicle. The Travel Scooter should be stowed in the trunk of a car or in the back of a truck or van with the batteries removed and/or properly secured.
- Page 17 POSITIONING BELTS Your authorized Mega Motion Provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your Travel Scooter safely.
- Page 18 NOTE: If unintended motion or brake release occurs, turn your Travel Scooter off as soon as it is safe to do so. Call Mega Motion at 1-800-MEGA-508 to report the incident. www.mega-motion.com...
- Page 19 Travel Scooter’s brakes. Horn Button This button activates a warning horn. Your Travel Scooter must be turned on for the horn to be operational. Do not hesitate to use the warning horn when doing so may prevent accident or injury. Rascal www.mega-motion.com...
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Page 20: Iii. Your Travel Scooter
Travel Scooter. PROHIBITED! Do not remove the anti-tip wheels or modify your Travel Scooter in any way that is not authorized by Mega Motion. Motor/Transaxle Assembly The motor/transaxle assembly is an electromechanical unit that converts electrical energy from your Travel Scooter’s batteries into the controlled mechanical energy that drives the Travel Scooter’s wheels. - Page 21 Push in the reset button to reset the main circuit breaker. If the main circuit breaker trips frequently, you may need to charge your batteries more often. You may also need to have your authorized Mega Motion Provider perform a load test on your Travel Scooter’s batteries.
- Page 22 The off-board battery charger, when plugged into the charger power cord receptacle (located on the battery pack) and a standard electrical outlet, charges the Travel Scooter’s batteries. See figure 9. Figure 8. Battery Pack Fuse Figure 9. Off-board Battery Charger www.mega-motion.com Rascal...
- Page 23 PROHIBITED! Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the Travel Scooter while the batteries are charging. Mega Motion recommends that you do not charge the batteries while the Travel Scooter is occupied.
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Page 24: Iv. Batteries And Charging
For the safest and most efficient charging of your Travel Scooter’s batteries, we recommend use of the charger supplied as original equipment with your Mega Motion product only. Any charging method resulting in batteries being charged individually is especially prohibited. - Page 25 WARNING! Corrosive chemicals are contained in batteries. Use only AGM or Gel- Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. NOTE: Sealed batteries are not serviceable. Do not remove the caps. Rascal www.mega-motion.com...
- Page 26 NOTE: If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and contact your local waste disposal agency or authorized Mega Motion Provider for instructions on dis- posal and battery recycling which is our recommended course of action.
- Page 27 What about public transportation? If you intend to use public transportation with your Travel Scooter, you must contact the transportation provider in advance to determine their specific requirements. Rascal www.mega-motion.com...
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Page 28: Operation
The electromechanical disc park brake automatically disengages and the Travel Scooter accelerates smoothly to the speed you preselected with the speed adjustment dial. Pull on the left handgrip to steer your Travel Scooter to the left. Pull on the right handgrip to steer your Travel Scooter to the right. www.mega-motion.com Rascal... -
Page 29: V. Operation
If the power down timer feature takes effect, perform the following steps to resume normal operation. 1. Remove the key from the key switch. 2. Reinsert the key and power up your Travel Scooter. Rascal www.mega-motion.com... - Page 30 2. Disconnect the battery harness and remove the battery pack. 3. Use the attached ring to pull and remove the detent pin Figure 15. Seat Height Adjustment from the lower seat post. 4. Raise or lower the upper seat post to the desired seat height. www.mega-motion.com Rascal...
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Page 31: Vi. Comfort Adjustments
MANDATORY! Inspect the positioning belt for loose parts or damage, including tears, worn spots, bent hardware, or damaged latch mechanisms, dirt or debris, before each use of the scooter. If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Provider for maintenance and repair. Rascal www.mega-motion.com... - Page 32 6. Remove the battery pack from the Travel Scooter by lifting it straight up and off of the Travel Scooter. FRONT-TO-REAR BATTERY HARNESS HARNESS TILLER LOCK TILLER LOCK KNOB KNOB Figure 19. Tiller Lock Knob (Locked) Figure 20. Tiller Lock Knob (Unlocked) Figure 21. Harness Connections www.mega-motion.com Rascal...
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Page 33: Vii. Disassembly And Assembly
8. Reinstall the seat and rotate it until it is secured into place. 9. Unlock the front wheel by turning the tiller lock knob 90° counterclockwise. See figure 20. WARNING! After assembly, make absolutely certain the tiller lock knob is in the unlocked position before driving the Travel Scooter. Rascal www.mega-motion.com... - Page 34 Return the throttle control lever to position at start up. center position, turn Travel Scooter off then back on. Speed pot error. Call your authorized Mega Motion Provider for assistance. Motor volts error. Call your authorized Mega Motion Provider for assistance.
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Page 35: Viii. Basic Troubleshooting
Ensure both ends of the charger power cord are inserted fully. If the battery pack fuse continually blows, contact your authorized Mega Motion Provider for service. What if my Travel Scooter does not move when I press the throttle control lever? When the manual freewheel lever is pushed forward, the brakes are disengaged and all power to the motor/transaxle assembly is cut. - Page 36 If your Travel Scooter is equipped with a solid tire insert, either the solid insert or the entire wheel must be replaced depending on the model. Contact your authorized Mega Motion Provider for information regarding replacement wheels for your Travel Scooter.
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Page 37: Ix. Care And Maintenance
Regularly check all wiring connections. Regularly check all wiring insulation, including the charger power cord, for wear or damage. Have your authorized Mega Motion Provider repair or replace any damaged connector, connection, or insulation that you find before using your Travel Scooter again. - Page 38 Your Travel Scooter must be disposed of according to applicable local and national statutory regulations. Contact your local waste disposal agency or authorized Mega Motion Provider for information on proper disposal of packaging, metal frame components, plastic components, electronics, batteries, neoprene, silicone, and polyurethane materials.
- Page 40 Mega Motion, Inc. P.O. Box 279 Pittston, PA 18640 1-800-MEGA-508 *INFMANU4203*...
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