Shoprider GK10 Instruction Manual

Shoprider GK10 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1       GK10 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Contents Introduction ............................  3   EMI Warning  .............................  4   Safety Guidelines ..........................  6   Features ............................  8   Free Wheel Mode ..........................  1 1  Operating Your Scooter  ........................  1 2  Battery Charging & Maintenance ....................  1 6  Disassembly / Re-Assembly ......................  1 8  Inspection &...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your Shoprider scooter. Please carefully read this owner’s manual before attempting to use your scooter. After reading the manual if you still have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact your local authorized dealer.
  • Page 4: Emi Warning

    EMI Warning Electromagnetic Interface (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources Powered motorized scooters may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones.
  • Page 5 Warnings The warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or powered scooter movement, which could result in serious injury. 1. Do not operate hand-held transceivers (transmitters-receivers) such as citizens band (CB) radios, or turn on personal communication devices, such as cellular phones, while the powered scooter is turned ON.
  • Page 6: Safety Guidelines

    Safety Guidelines You will need to be familiar with the operation of your scooter before using it. Please read the following notes carefully to ensure safety at all times. Always make certain your scooter is in full working order before use. 1.
  • Page 7 15. Always keep your feet on the scooter when driving. 16. Always proceed carefully while riding your scooter, especially when approaching a ramp or hill. 17. Always proceed carefully while riding on uneven surfaces. 18. Do not sit on your scooter while being transported in a moving vehicle. Always tie- down your scooter and transfer yourself to a vehicle seat.
  • Page 8: Features

    Features Tiller Adjustment The tiller of your scooter is uniquely designed to allow you to position it to a comfortable driving position. Your scooter’s tiller is very versatile, and can be adjusted to five different positions. To decide which position best fits your needs, carefully pull the red lever that is located on the left side, at the base of tiller, and gently lower or raise the tiller.
  • Page 9 Tiller Control Your controls are located on the handle bar console, and they are: (1) Front Headlight: To turn on and off your front headlight, simply press the round blue utton located on the tiller, just under your forward lever. To shut off the headlight, press the blue button again.
  • Page 10 (5) Battery Indicator Gauge: Located at the top of your console. When your scooter is switched on the bar on the gauge will move across the scale from the left towards the right, indicating fully charged batteries. As the power is used up in your batteries the red bars will move towards the left indicating the state of charge at the precise time.
  • Page 11: Free Wheel Mode

    Free Wheel Mode Free-wheeling is used when you want to move your unit without riding on it. If for reasons of convenience you need to free wheel your scooter please follow the instructions below. To disengage the electromagnetic brake: 1. Turn the key switch to the off position and remove the key.
  • Page 12: Operating Your Scooter

    Operating Your Scooter Mounting For your first drive, make sure that you and your scooter are on a level surface. Make sure that the unit is off before sitting on it. Make certain that both of your feet are on the deck of the scooter.
  • Page 13 the path of the front ones, instead of cutting short. Cutting short on pavement corners can mean that a back wheel will go off the pavement, causing a stability problem. Avoid this at all times by steering an exaggerated, wide arc around the obstacle. If you must steer in a tight spot, such as entering a doorway or when turning around, stop and turn the handle bars to where you want to go, and then apply the power gently.
  • Page 14 doorjamb. This is an easy technique. Practice makes perfect. Remember; let your scooter do the work without wearing you out! Control on Ramps More and more buildings have ramps for wheelchair access. Some have a change of direction in the middle, and good cornering is required. Make a wide manoeuvre with your front wheel(s) around tight corners, so that your back wheels follow a wide arc to stay clear of the corner.
  • Page 15 PLEASE NOTE: The rear stability of your scooter is dependent on a number of factors which you should consider before attempting to climb a steep slope or other obstacle: a) your height; b) the angle of your backrest; c) your weight; and d) the angle of slope or height of the obstacle you are attempting to climb.
  • Page 16: Battery Charging & Maintenance

    PLEASE NOTE: Each carrier reserves the right to carry what may be termed “HAZARDOUS CARGO” Shoprider cannot be responsible for their final decision. BATTERY CHARGER The battery charger supplied is special to your scooter, and may not be suitable for any other power mobility product.
  • Page 17: A Guide To Safe And Lasting Batteries

    3. Plug the round tip into the scooters charging receptacle. The receptacle is located on the battery pack under the seat. Flip up the safety cap and carefully plug in the charger. Remember to make sure you line up the pins when inserting. Depending on the depth of the discharge, the minimum time to recharge serviceable batteries fully will take overnight.
  • Page 18: Disassembly / Re-Assembly

    Disassembly / Re-Assembly Disassembly Taking the Shoprider GK-10 apart is quick and easy, making it very simple for you to transport and store. 1. Fold down and remove seat. 2. Remove the split battery packs 3. Unlock the tiller from the 5 hole tiller lock mechanism.
  • Page 19: Inspection & Maintenance

    ELECTRONICS: Servicing of the drive electronics and charger should only be carried out by your local Shoprider service dealer. These units are sealed and should not be opened. BROKEN SEALS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. You will find that the distance that your scooter can travel will gradually increase over the first few weeks of use, as the batteries reach their optimum efficiency after approximately 12 cycles of discharge and recharge.
  • Page 20 If your scooter can be pushed as described above, the motor brake(s) may be faulty. Please do not use the scooter and contact your Shoprider dealer immediately.
  • Page 21: Trouble Shooting

    If you feel for any reason that your scooter is not driving correctly, or is making an unusual noise, stop using the scooter. Be SAFE, Contact your Shoprider dealer, who will be able to advise you.
  • Page 22: Warranty

    Warranty 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty is extended to the original purchaser only. Your original receipt will be necessary as proof of purchase before any warranty performance is rendered. This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occurs during normal use and does not cover damage that occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Eclipse Medical Inc.
  • Page 23: Specifications

    Specifications Shoprider GK10 Dimensions: L x W x H cm (in) 121.9(48) x 55(22) x 96(38) Total Weight kg (lb) 80 (176) Battery _V_Ah x Pcs 12V 35Ah x 2 Charger Off / On Board 24V 4A, Off Board Tires (Flat Free) Front 2 x 10”...
  • Page 24 CANE1 Single Cane Holder CANE2 Dual Cane Holder OXYHOLDER Oxygen Holder REAR TOTE Rear foldable storage bag SFLAG Shoprider Red Safety Flag WALKHOLD Walker Holder WSCREEN Windshield ADAPTER Adapter for second accessory on Canopy Distributed by: Eclipse Medical Inc. 130 – 725 Eaton Way Delta, B.C.

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