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Zip'r™ Mobility LLC
North Bend, WA
(800) 760-9107
"Simplicity in
Mobility"
www.zipr.com

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  • Page 1 zip’r Breeze operations manual Zip’r™ Mobility LLC North Bend, WA (800) 760-9107 “Simplicity in Mobility” www.zipr.com...
  • Page 2 SAFETY TERMS Safety words are used throughout this manual to indicate hazards and/or unsafe actions. Please refer to the table below for definitions of the safety words. SAFETY WORD DEFINITION Caution indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, CAUTION could result in product damage or malfunction DANGER Danger indicates a probably hazardous situation which, if not...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS…………..………………………………. Pg. 4 SAFETY………………………………………………………………………… Pg. 6 EMI/RFI WARNING..……………………………………………………….. Pg. 17 YOUR ZIPR BREEZE ….………………………………………………….. Pg. 20 BATTERIES & CHARGING ……..……………………………………..Pg. 24 OPERATION………………………………………………………………..Pg. 29 COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS…………………………………………….. Pg. 31 DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY…………………………………………. Pg. 34 TROUBLESHOOTING………….…….…………………………….…….. Pg. 37 CARE &...

  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Zip'r Breeze 3 Zip'r Breeze 4 Weight capacity 300 lbs. 300 lbs. Maximum speed* 4.5 mph 4.5 mph Per-charge range* Up to 20 miles Up to 20 miles Turning radius 31.5" 49.2" Ground clearance 3.5" 3.5" Headlight...
  • Page 5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONTINUED PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT SPE 8” 16” 34.5” - 37” 15.5”-17.5” 3.5” 42” 18” 22.5” – 31” 23.5” Figure 1 and 1A. 9” Figure 2.

  • Page 6: Safety

    SAFETY WARNING Please read and understand these safety instructions and the entire manual before using your Zipr Breeze. Important DOs Important DO NOTs   Always turn the power off when Never modify the Breeze in any way or the unit is not in use. use it for a purpose other that intended.
  • Page 7 SAFETY CONTINUED REQUIRED The Zipr Breeze scooter is an electro mechanical device designed to enhance individual mobility. Please note that the selection and purchasing decision related to the acquisition of the Zipr Breeze is the responsibility of the Zipr Breeze user, who is capable of making such a decision. The Zipr Breeze user should thoroughly read these safety and operation instructions prior to use.
  • Page 8 SAFETY CONTINUED WEIGHT LIMITATIONS Your Zipr Breeze is rated for a 300-lb. maximum weight limit. WARNING! Exceeding the weight limit voids your warranty and may result in personal injury and damage to your scooter. Zipr will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.
  • Page 9 SAFETY CONTINUED WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the incline. Drive your scooter straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or a fall. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline.
  • Page 10 SAFETY CONTINUED When you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward. See figures 4 and 4A. This shifts the center of gravity of you and your scooter toward the front of the scooter for improved stability. WARNING! Do not exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented in this manual.
  • Page 11 SAFETY CONTINUED BRAKING INFORMATION Your scooter is equipped with two powerful brake systems: 1. Regenerative: Uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the throttle control lever returns to the center/stop position; and 2. 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.
  • Page 12 SAFETY CONTINUED WARNING! Be sure your scooter is traveling perpendicular to any curb you may be required to ascend or descend. See figures 5 and 5A. WARNING! Do not attempt to negotiate a curb that has a height greater than two inches. FIGURE 5.
  • Page 13 SAFETY CONTINUED FREEWHEEL MODE Your scooter is equipped with a manual freewheel lever that, when pushed down, allows the scooter to be pushed. For more information about how to place your scooter into and out of freewheel mode, see the “Your Zipr Breeze” section of this manual.
  • Page 14 SAFETY CONTINUED DOORS 1. Determine if the door opens toward or away from you. 2. Use your hand to turn the knob or push the handle or push-bar. 3. Drive your scooter gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive you scooter gently and slowly backwards to pull the door open.
  • Page 15 SAFETY CONTINUED PREVENTING UNINTENDED MOVEMENT WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time, turn off the power to your scooter. This will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent throttle control lever contact. Failure to do so may result in personal injury. MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT Currently, there are no standards approved for tie-down systems ina moving vehicle of any type to transport a person while seated in Zipr Breeze.
  • Page 16 SAFETY CONTINUED POSITIONING BELTS Your authorized Zipr provider and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining your requirement for a position belt in order to operate yoru scooter safely. WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your Zipr Breeze, make sure it is fastened securely.

  • Page 17: Emi/Rfi Warning

    EMI/RFI EMI/RFI WARNINGS Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause unintended motion of electric mobility vehicles. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM). When electromagnetic energy adversely affects the operation of an electrical device, that adverse effect is called Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) or Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).
  • Page 18 EMI/RFI CONTINUED determine whether or not there was a radio wave source nearby at the time of the incident. One precaution you can take against unintended motion of your mobility vehicle is to make certain that your or someone else is not the cause of the unintended motion.
  • Page 19 EMI/RFI CONTINUED  While there is no exact way to tell if your mobility vehicle is totally safe, an immunity level of 20V/m is generally achievable and useful. This scooter has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20V/m. What can I do to find out if my mobility vehicle is likely to be affected by EMI/RFI? If you have had your mobility vehicle for some time and have not experienced...

  • Page 20: Your Zipr Breeze

    YOUR ZIPR BREEZE TILLER CONSOLE The tiller console houses all of the controls needed to drive your scooter, including the speed adjustment dial, throttle control levers, battery condition meter, running lights switch, hazard light switch, turn signal buttons, status LED, and horn buttons.
  • Page 21 YOUR ZIPR BREEZE CONTINUED Throttle Control Levers These levers allow you to control the forward speed and the reverse speed of your scooter up to the maximum speed you preset with the speed adjustment dial.  Place your right hand on the right handgrip and your left hand on the left handgrip.
  • Page 22 YOUR ZIPR BREEZE CONTINUED REAR SECTION The onboard battery charger (not shown), the charger power cord receptacle, the batteries (not shown), the main circuit breaker reset button, the ammeter, the manual freewheel lever, the anti-tip wheels and the motor/transaxle assembly are located on the rear section of your Zipr Breeze.
  • Page 23 YOUR ZIPR BREEZE CONTINUED Manual Freewheel Lever Whenever you need or want to push your scooter for short distances, you can put it in freewheel mode..  The manual freewheel lever is located on the end of the motor/transaxle assembly at the right rear of the Zipr Breeze. See figure 7. ...

  • Page 24: Batteries & Charging

    BATTERIES & CHARGING Your Zipr Breeze requires two sealed, maintenance free 12-volt, 32 AH batteries.  Charge the batteries prior to using your scooter for the first time.  Keeping the batteries fully charged will keep your scooter running well. READING YOUR BATTERY VOLTAGE The battery condition meter on the tiller console indicates the approximate strength of your batteries using a color code.
  • Page 25 BATTERIES & CHARGING CONTINUED WARNING! Never use an extension cord to plug in your battery charger. Plug the charger directly into a properly wired standard wall outlet. NOTE: There is a charger inhibit function on your scooter. The scooter will not run and the battery condition meter will not operate while the batteries are charging.
  • Page 26 BATTERIES & CHARGING CONTINUED Following the five guidelines below will provide safe and reliable battery operation and charging:  If you use your scooter daily, charge its batteries as soon as you finish using it for the day. Your scooter will be ready each morning to give you a “full day”...
  • Page 27 BATTERIES & CHARGING CONTINUED To change a battery in your scooter: WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. 1. Remove the seat and the rear shroud. See “Disassembly & Assembly” section of this manual. 2.
  • Page 28 BATTERIES & CHARGING CONTINUED Please follow these steps to properly break in your scooter’s new batteries for maximum efficiency and service life: 1. Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use. This charging cycle brings the battery up to about 88% of its peak performance level. 2.

  • Page 29: Operation

    OPERATIONS BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER  Have you fully charged the batteries?  Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (up) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever pushed down unless you are manually pushing your scooter. WARNING! Never attempt to get onto or off of your scooter without first removing the key from the key switch.
  • Page 30 OPERATIONS CONTINUED  Release the throttle control lever to decelerate and come to a complete stop.  The electromechanical disc park brake automatically engages when your scooter comes to a stop. GETTING OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER 1. Bring your scooter to a complete stop. 2.

  • Page 31: Comfort Adjustments

    COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS WARNING! Remove the key from the key switch before adjusting the tiller or the seat. Never attempt to adjust the tiller or the seat while the scooter is in motion. TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Your scooter is equipped with a pivoting tiller that allows adjustment to several positions from the scooter deck to the furthest forward stop.
  • Page 32 COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS CONTINUED When the tiller reaches it’s lowest point your will hear a positive click. The tiller is now locked. RAISING THE TILLER In order to raise the tiller you must lift up on the tiller Armrest Adjustment adjustment lever. Continue to hold the tiller Knobs adjustment lever up until the tiller reaches the position you desire.
  • Page 33 COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS CONTINUED SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The seat can be repositioned to three different heights. (Figure 12). 1. Remove the seat from your scooter. See “Disassembly & Assembly” section of this manual. 2. Use the attached ring to pull and remove the detent pin from the lower seat post.

  • Page 34: Disassembly & Assembly

    DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY You can disassemble the scooter into seven pieces: the seat, the front section, the rear section, the rear shroud, the basket, and the batteries. Place the scooter in an area where you have sufficient clearance to move the parts around. You may need assistance to lift some of the scooter components.
  • Page 35 DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY CONTINUED 7. Unplug the front-to-rear wire harness that connects the tiller console to the rear electronics module. (Figure 16).   FIGURE 16. FRONT-TO-REAR HARNESS 8. Lift both batteries off the scooter. 9. Remove the detent pin that secures the front and rear sections together. (Figure 17).
  • Page 36 DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY CONTINUED ASSEMBLY 1. Place the manual freewheel lever in the drive (up) position. 2. Position the front and rear sections of your scooter as shown. (Figure 19)   FIGURE 19. FRAME POSITION 3. Align the lower slots on the rear of the front section onto the corresponding pegs on the front of the rear section.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Any electromechanical device occasionally requires some troubleshooting. However, most of the problems that may arise can usually be solved with a bit of thought and common sense. Many of these problems occur because the batteries are not fully charged or because the batteries are worn down and can no longer hold a charge.
  • Page 38 TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED What if my scooter does not move when I press the throttle control levers?  With the key turned to the on position, check the status LED. If the LED flashes three times, a pause, then flashes two times, this is the manual freewheel lever code and means your scooter is in freewheel mode.

  • Page 39: Care & Maintenance

    CARE & MAINTENANCE Your scooter requires a minimal amount of care and maintenance. If you do not feel confident in your ability to perform the maintenance listed below, you may schedule inspection and maintenance at your authorized Zipr provider. TIRE PRESSURE ...
  • Page 40 CARE & MAINTENANCE CONTINUED FUSE REPLACEMENT In the event the 5-amp fuse should cease to work:  Remove the fuse by pulling it out of its slot.  Examine the fuse to be sure it is blown (fractured connection between the fuse heads).

  • Page 41: Warranty

    WARRANTY If you purchased a warranty from a dealer then contact your dealer directly for details and warranty service. If you purchased a Zip’r Mobility manufacturer’s warranty with your product then the warranty below applies to your scooter. If you did not purchase a warranty with your product and you need service please contact Zip’r Mobility or an authorized dealer for assistance.

  • Page 42: Zip'r Mobility Contact Information

    Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages. All warranty claims must be accompanied by proof of purchase and product serial number. Please keep a copy of your original purchase receipt and serial number (located under battery box) for warranty claims and/or product reference.

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