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

    CONTENTS PREFACE………………………………………..………………………………………………… SAFETY NOTICE……………………………...………………………………………………….. 2.1 Before Driving 2.2 While Driving 2.3 Labeling PARTS INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………..Parts Description OPERATION……………………………………………………………………………………….. 4.1 How to Operate Your Scooter 4.2 How to Set to Freewheel Mode 4.3 Tiller Adjustment BATTERIES & CHARGER……………………………………………………………………….. 5.1 Charging the Battery Pack 5.2 Charger 5.3 Battery INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE………………………………………….…………………...
  • Page 3: Preface

    As designs change, some illustrations and pictures in the manual may not correspond to the scooter that you purchased. TGA reserve the right to make design modifications without prior notification. 2 . S A F E T Y N O T I C E 2.1 BEFORE DRIVING...
  • Page 4: While Driving

    3. Be sure you are able to control and operate your scooter safely and confidently before changing to a higher speed. The TGA Eclipse is strictly limited to one passenger only: Do not carry any passengers on your scooter - Including children Do not use this scooter to carry or transport goods of excessive weight: The maximum weight to be carried is (including goods) 113kg/250lbs.
  • Page 5: Labeling

    WARNING! Do not set the scooter in freewheel mode when driving on an incline or decline. Maximum User Weight Limit Refer to page 19 MAX. LOAD WEIGHT in section 8. Over loading your scooter will lead to damage to your scooter or a malfunction and is a safety hazard.
  • Page 6: Parts Introduction

    3 . P A R T S I N T R O D U C T I O N 1. Control panel 10. Tiller lock 2. Basket 11. Battery gauge 3. Tiller adjustment handwheel 12. Horn button 4. Lifting handle 13.
  • Page 7: Operation

    4 . O P E R AT I O N 4.1 HOW TO OPERATE YOUR SCOOTER Power switch Turn the key switch to power ON or OFF :Power is turned on :Power is turned off Forward, Reverse, and Braking 1. Push the RH speed control lever forward with your right thumb and the scooter will move forward. 2.
  • Page 8 Tiller lock The scooter has a tiller lock function, press and twist the tiller lock button to lock the tiller, see Fig. 4.1.1. Twist the button anti-clockwise to unlock the tiller, see Fig. 4.1.2. This is only to be used when the scooter is dismantled, either for transportation, or storage.
  • Page 9 CAUTION! Lifting weight beyond your physical capability may result in personal injury. Ask for assistance when necessary while disassembling or assembling your scooter. Disassemble: Turn the key switch to “OFF”. Turn the tiller lock to locked position. The tiller can then be laid flat by releasing the handwheel and folding the tiller down (See Fig. 4. 1.3) Ensure the free wheel mode lever is in the drive position.
  • Page 10 Fig 4.1.6 Fig 4.1.7 Caution:Ensure all pieces are engaged and fitted together properly and fully. Caution:Turn off the key switch of your scooter and remove key to prevent accident before disassembly or assembly. Caution:Take great care and exercise caution to avoid finger entrapment while assembling. Caution:Ensure all parts are fully and correctly fitted together before driving.
  • Page 11: How To Set To Freewheel Mode

    4.2 HOW TO SET THE FREE WHEEL MODE Drive Mode:Push the free wheel mode lever on the scooter towards the rear of the scooter, and the scooter will be driven by the motor. Free wheel Mode (Fig 4.2.2): Push the free wheel mode lever on the scooter forwards towards the front of the scooter and the scooter can be pushed manually.
  • Page 12 CAUTION! 1. Do not push both right hand & left hand side speed control levers together, this may lead to a loss of control of your scooter. 2. Do not set to the highest speed in enclosed areas. 3. Do not adjust the speed dial while driving, the sudden change in speed may endanger you and cause your scooter to malfunction.
  • Page 13: Batteries & Charger

    5 . B AT T E R I E S & C H A R G E R There are two battery options on the Eclipse, the standard which has 12A/H batteries and the heavy duty which has 21A/H batteries, giving a longer range. All of the references relate to both battery sizes and the only difference physically is that the Heavy Duty battery pack is slightly larger and slightly heavier.
  • Page 14: Charger

    They will not work at their best until this process has been carried out. You will find that the distance that your Eclipse can travel will gradually increase over the first few weeks of use as the batteries reach their optimum...
  • Page 15: Inspection And Maintenance

    6 . I N S P E C T I O N A N D M A I N T E N A N C E 6.1 DAILY CHECKS Check the following items before driving. If you find any thing abnormal, go or call your authorised TGA dealer for further inspection before using it.
  • Page 16: Battery, Circuit Breaker And Tyres

    If it will not reset, leave it for a few minutes and try again. Never hold the button in or use any other means to hold it in. If it will not reset, contact your TGA dealer.
  • Page 17: Basic Troubleshooting

     SUGGESTION Please store the scooter in a location where it is out of direct sunlight, rain, or moisture. When storing for long periods of time, please charge the battery every 3 months. For further details, contact your dealer. 7 . B A S I C T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G This table is only a guide to aid you in getting your scooter operating, should you have any problems.
  • Page 18: Scooter Controller Internal Diagnostics

    Excessive voltage has been applied to the Check the battery connections. This is usually controller. caused by a poor battery connection. If you are in any doubt about carrying out any of the previous suggestions please contact your dealer or TGA.
  • Page 19: Specification

    Weight Capacity 113kg/250lb TGA reserve the right to modify the specification if necessary without prior notification. The final specification is subject to the individual scooter you purchase from your dealer. Note: Maximum driving distance is based on the conditions of ambient temperature at 20°, a 165lb driver...
  • Page 20: Warranty

    9 . W A R R A N T Y 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: 1. 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 21: Safe Driving Tips For Scooter Users

    It can also be used on the footpaths but must not exceed 4 mph. Class 2 & 3 vehicles must not be driven on Dual Carriageways, Motorways, Bus Lanes or Cycle Tracks. Your Eclipse is a class 2 vehicle capable of 4mph.
  • Page 22 Watch out for:  Children – They may well run in front of you without warning. You may only be moving very slowly, but you could still injure a child.  Elderly People – They may be unable to quickly move aside to let you pass. Give way to them ...
  • Page 23 But always remember your vehicle is not a car and is small and vulnerable – If you need to turn right across traffic, try to get on to the footpath before the turn and then use a safe pedestrian crossing or traffic light control crossing. Only try to turn right if you are completely sure it is safe to do so.
  • Page 24 TGA Customer Service. TGA Electric Leisure Ltd, Woodhall Business Park, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1WH Tel: 01787 882244 Fax: 01787 882248 E-mail: sales@tga-electric.com TGA Electric Leisure Ltd reserves the right to change specification and/or prices without prior notification or waning. Eclipse Handbook 11/11/2007...

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