Shoprider TE-FS4 Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Shoprider Manuals
  4. Scooter
  5. TE-FS4
  6. Owner's manual

Shoprider TE-FS4 Owner's Manual

Mobility scooter
Hide thumbs Also See for TE-FS4:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

shoprider new zealand
mobility scooter owner's manual
shoprider te-Fs4

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the TE-FS4 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Shoprider TE-FS4

Summary of Contents for Shoprider TE-FS4

  • Page 1 te-Fs4...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction page 1 How to use this manual page 2 General warnings page 3 - 7 EMC (EMI) warnings page 8 - 9 Features page 10 Safety warnings & user guidance page 11 - 14 Tiller control functions page 15 - 16 Operating your scooter page 17 - 19 Guidance for safe operation &...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for choosing a Shoprider scooter. Before using your scooter please read this manual carefully. It will provide you with all the information you will require, however, if you have any queries about the use, maintenance or safety of your scooter please contact your supplier.

  • Page 4: How To Use This Manual

    How to use this manual We at Shoprider want you to get the best out of your scooter. This Owner’s Manual will familiarise you with the scooter and its features. It contains guidance on everyday usage and general care in addition to information on the high quality standards which we adhere to.
  • Page 5 We DO NOT RECOMMEND that a scooter user is transported in any type of vehicle when seated in the scooter. It is the opinion of Shoprider that users of mobility scooters should be transferred into the appropriate vehicle seating system and use should be made of the restraints available to the auto industry.
  • Page 6 GENERAL WARNINGS PERSONAL & OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES Drive profiles should only be adjusted by healthcare professionals and approved agents/dealers, who are totally conversant with the process. They must also fully understand the user’s capabilities and the user’s ability to operate the scooter safely. Incorrect settings may cause injury or damage to the user, bystanders, the scooter and/or nearby property.
  • Page 7 If you have any doubts about health problems affecting your ability to operate the mobility scooter safely, please consult your healthcare professional. Shoprider specifically disclaims responsibility to all personal injury and property damage that may occur during use which does not comply with the relevant national or local statutes.
  • Page 8 GENERAL WARNINGS PERSONAL & OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES DO NOT stand on any of the body panels, only the footboard. DO NOT stand on the scooter seat. DO NOT attempt to transfer into or out of the scooter seat without first checking that it is LOCKED into position. Attempting unsafe transfers can result in bodily injury and/or damage.

  • Page 9: General Warnings

    General WarninGs PERSONAL & OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES Check that all electrical connections are secure before using your scooter. DO NOT under any circumstances, disconnect, cut, extend or otherwise modify anY of the wiring harnesses installed within or connected to your mobility scooter. DO NOT under any circumstances, disconnect, cut, extend or otherwise modify anY of the wiring harnesses installed within or connected to your mobility scooter battery charger.

  • Page 10: Emc (Emi) Warnings

    EMC (EMI) WARNINGS CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTRO MAGNETIC CONTAMINATION, (EMC) ON YOUR MOBILITY SCOOTER. SOMETIMES THIS EFFECT IS ALSO KNOWN AS ELECTRO MAGNETIC INTERFERENCE, (EMI). EMC, (EMI), FROM RADIO-WAVE SOURCES. Mobility scooters may be susceptible to EMC, which is interference from electromagnetic energy, (EM), emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur (HAM) radio transmitters, two way radios and mobile...
  • Page 11 EMC (EMI) WARNINGS 3. Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as commercial broadcast transmitters, (radio and TV broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM) radios. Note: Other types of hand-held devices such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/FM radios, TV sets, CD players, cassette players and small appliances, such as electric shavers and hair dryers, are not likely to cause any EMC problems to your mobility scooter. Mobility scooter electromagnetic contamination, (EMC). EM energy rapidly intensifies the closer one moves to the transmitting antenna, the source.

  • Page 12: Features

    Features CONTROL POD SEATING PAGE 15-16 PAGE 23 TILLER BATTERY PAGE 14 CHARGER PAGE 24-28 TILLER LOCK PAGE 14 FREEWHEEL PAGE 17 FOLDING FRAME PAGE 23 TYRES PAGE 13...
  • Page 13 Safety warning and user guidance Getting on to your scooter 1. Ensure that the on-off switch or key switch is turned to the off position. 2. Stand at the side of the scooter, facing forwards. 3. Pull the armrest upwards and then rotate downwards. 4.
  • Page 14 Safety warning and user guidance General safety warnings Kerb climbing Safety is important with any vehicle Do not attempt to mount or that is power driven. Below are dismount kerbs. some essential tips to safeguard Always cross the road with caution your use.
  • Page 15 Safety warning and user guidance Batteries Tyres Always check the batteries are Your scooter has solid tyres all sufficiently charged before setting round. They do not require inflation. off. It is good practice to inspect the Always ensure that your batteries tyres for damage or wear, regularly.
  • Page 16 Safety warning and user guidance Tiller Adjustment The scooter features an adjustable tiller which allows you to lock the tiller in the most comfortable driving position. This feature also lets you fold the tiller down fully, for transportation and stowage. The tiller release lever is located on the lower right side of the tiller.

  • Page 17: Tiller Control Functions

    Tiller control functions Hand Controls All of the drive controls for the scooter are to be found on the Tiller Control Box (Photo 1). The Pre-set Speed Knob Turning this knob to the left, reduces your available maximum speed. Turning it to the right, increases the available maximum speed. The Battery Gauge This gives an approximation of battery charge.
  • Page 18 Tiller control functions Throttle Lever The throttle lever offers finger-tip control of your scooter, (Photo 1). It controls the speed as well as forward and reverse motion. Pulling the right-hand side of the lever away from you with the right thumb, moves the scooter forwards.

  • Page 19: Operating Your Scooter

    Handle Pull the handle up first, then fold downwards, (as Hold the handle be Operating your Scooter picture above). The same for the other side. up. The seat can n picture 2). Freewheel mechanism A freewheel device disengages the power drive to allow manual operation (Photo 2).
  • Page 20 Operating your Scooter Basic Driving 1. Make sure you are properly seated on the scooter and that the Speed Control knob is turned fully to the left, towards the “tortoise” icon. Note: Reverse movement of the scooter may not occur when Speed Control Dial is turned fully anti-clockwise and reversing up a slope. 2. Turn the On-Off key to the On position. 3.
  • Page 21 Operating your Scooter Braking To bring the scooter to a standstill simply let go of the throttle control lever. Remember to keep your hands on the handlebars whilst the scooter is braking. Two types of braking are used. (a) Automatic regenerative braking, which slows the scooter to a stop. (b) Automatic braking which will operate a couple of seconds after releasing the control lever and holds the scooter in position, even if you are on a hill.

  • Page 22: Guidance For Safe Operation & Use

    Guidance for safe operation and use Crossing roads Use on the footpath Your scooter is not capable of When using your scooter on mounting and dismounting kerbs the footpath always be aware and other obstacles that are in of pedestrians and situations an excess of 25mm (1”).
  • Page 23 Guidance for safe operation and use Hill climbing Your scooter is designed to travel up or down most reasonable slopes up to 6°, however both hill climbing capability and distance travelled between battery charges will be adversely affected by such things as: 1.
  • Page 24 Guidance for safe operation and use Transportation Cont. The front and back parts can then be seperated. The battery pack can then be released from the rear frame by unlocking the key and pushing it downwards whilst sliding the pack off as shown power on the arging.

  • Page 25: Folding Your Scooter

    Folding Your Scooter Turn the power off on the scooter control and batteries. Remove the baskets. Place the armrests in the down position by lifting and rotating as shown. Lift the handle on the rear of the seat and fold down as shown. Handle Unlock the tiller and fold down as shown.

  • Page 26: Batteries & Charging

    Batteries and charging General information Maintenance free Batteries are the power source This is the type of battery used for almost all of the modern in the battery pack. It uses AGM mobility products available today. electrolyte which is totally sealed The design of batteries used in within the battery’s outer case.
  • Page 27 Batteries and charging Battery pack care plan 7. Do not top up the charge of your batteries during the day. 1. Only use the approved battery Wait until the evening for a full charger compatible with the overnight charge. vehicle to be charged. Caution! 2.
  • Page 28 Batteries and charging The range of your vehicle Most manufacturers of mobility products state the range of their vehicles either in the sales literature or within the Owners Manual. The range stated sometimes differs from manufacturer to manufacturer even though the battery size is the same. We measure the range of our vehicles in a consistent and uniform manner, but variances still occur due to motor efficiencies and overall product load weight.
  • Page 29 Batteries and charging Off Board Battery Charger Your scooter is supplied with an off-board charging facility. Please note that only chargers with a capacity of minimum 1.5 Amp and maximum 3 Amp supplied by your local dealer should be used. Your battery pack can be charged on or off the scooter.
  • Page 30 You must switch off the power on the Batteries and charging batteries pack before charging. Off Board Battery Charger The . Amp, off-board battery charger has a status indicator which Put the key on vertical level, tells you when your battery pack is press it down, and then remove fully charged, (Photo 5).

  • Page 31: Routine Maintenance

    Routine maintenance The following table gives an indication as to when routine maintenance checks should be made. There is no service manual available. Maintenance, fault finding and servicing should be carried out by an authorised dea ler unless otherwise indicated. The checks below can be carried out by the user Battery charge check (Fig. D) Look at battery charge indicator on tiller before use to ensure batteries are fully charged.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Length 1100 mm Width 580 mm Height 880 mm Front Wheel 175mm x 50mm solid Back Wheel 200mm x 60mm solid Total Weight (including batteries, 39.5 kg baskets and seat) Maximum Loading Capacity 91 Kg Batteries 2 x 12v x 10ah External Charger 2 Amp Motor Power (for reference)
  • Page 33 Trouble Shooting Guide SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Shortened range Batteries not charged for long Charge batteries for eight hours enough or more Batteries weak and cannot hold Replace battery pack charge Battery pack not Battery pack fault Replace battery pack charging Charge fault Replace charger...

Table of Contents