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Rascal Frontier
& Pioneer Scooters
Owner's Manual & Service Record
Rascal Frontier
Rascal Pioneer
Electric Mobility Euro Limited, Canal Way, Ilminster , Somerset TA19 9DL
Telephone: 01460 258100 www.electricmobility.co.uk
Issue 1: 04/2013

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  • Page 1 Rascal Frontier & Pioneer Scooters Owner’s Manual & Service Record Rascal Frontier Rascal Pioneer Electric Mobility Euro Limited, Canal Way, Ilminster , Somerset TA19 9DL Telephone: 01460 258100 www.electricmobility.co.uk Issue 1: 04/2013...
  • Page 2 Warning! This manual contains important safety notices. Please take time to read and understand them. Ignoring them may endanger you or others. Rascal Frontier & Pioneer Scooters Owner’s Manual & Service Record...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rascal Frontier Diagnostic Functions Rascal Pioneer Diagnostic Functions User maintenance Additional safety information Frequently asked questions Engineers checklist Guarantees Technical information regarding EMI Technical specification - Rascal Frontier Technical specification - Rascal Pioneer Brochure request Guarantee Card - dealer information Service log...
  • Page 4: Dealer Information

    Canal Way, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9DL Company Registration in England No. 2419231 Features and Layout The photo shows the Rascal Pioneer scooter. The Rascal Frontier is a very similar design. See Technical Specification Sheet for detail. Fold down Forward/reverse lever...
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Intended use of the vehicle The Rascal Frontier and Pioneer scooters are designed for use by adults with a disability (up to the maximum recommended weight) who require a robust, comfortable scooter that is ideal for shopping and other visits.
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Warning ! Sitting for long periods may increase the chance of thromboses or pressure sores. Users prone to such conditions are advised to take medical advice. Warning ! The Frontier and Pioneer scooters have been designed and tested for drivers with weights up to those in the Technical Specification. These weights should never be exceeded.
  • Page 7 Warning ! Seats in Vehicles. This scooter is not suitable for use as a seat for an occupant when in a motor vehicle. Warning ! Climbing Angle. The Frontier scooter has a range of safe climbing angle which is dictated by the user weight. Do not exceed these limits as shown in the Technical Specifications section of this manual.
  • Page 8: Controls

    10. Emergency flashing indicators. The switch on the left hand side of the rotary speed controller operates the emergency flashing indicators, which should be used to indicate you need help or to warn others of your position. Rascal Frontier & Pioneer Scooters Owner’s Manual & Service Record...
  • Page 9: Freewheel Device

    Controls - Driving Controls/Accelerator Finger control - To operate, turn on the ignition. Pull the right hand lever towards you and the machine moves forward (Fig.2) The more you pull the lever the faster the scooter goes. To brake, release the lever. Again the faster the lever is released the quicker you will stop.
  • Page 10: Brakes

    Note: The Frontier model features Allen bolts for tightening the armrests (Fig.6). Please use the Allen key included in the tool kit (Fig.7).
  • Page 11: Swivel Seat

    The Rascal Frontier has a standard seat that will fold forward, the Rascal Pioneer model features a seat that both reclines and folds forwards.
  • Page 12: Tiller Angle Adjustment

    Check that the freewheel lever is not in the freewheel position / mode. Check the battery charger is disconnected. Check that you are properly seated. Rascal Frontier & Pioneer Scooters Owner’s Manual & Service Record...
  • Page 13: Driving The Vehicle - Hazards

    Check the backrest is correctly adjusted and locked in position. Check that none of the items in your storage compartment and/or shopping basket are likely to fall out or become entangled in the scooter wheels or other mechanisms. 10. Ensure your feet are securely on the footrest areas. 11.
  • Page 14: Transporting Your Scooter

    Pinching or Crushing. Be careful to avoid being pinched or having your hands crushed when lifting or handling parts. Wear gloves whenever possible. Warning! This vehicle is not suitable for use as a seat for an occupant in a motor vehicle. Rascal Frontier & Pioneer Scooters Owner’s Manual & Service Record...
  • Page 15: Assembling Your Scooter Following Transportation

    To transport your scooter you may need to remove the seat lower and the tiller in order to reduce the overall height. You are advised to wear gloves during this operation . Lift off the front basket. Remove the seat by lifting it off the seat post while lifting the seat lever (Fig.13). A small rotation is sometimes necessary to free the seat.
  • Page 16: Battery Charging

    – Remove the charger mains plug from the wall socket having first switched the mains socket off if a switch is provided. Rascal Frontier & Pioneer Scooters Owner’s Manual & Service Record...
  • Page 17 Park the scooter in a well ventilated dry place. The charging socket is located on the upper left tiller behind a swing cover (Fig.18). Open the protective cover and with the charger disconnected (Fig.18) from the mains, push the charger plug into the charging socket on the tiller.
  • Page 18: Charging Your Batteries

    • If you do not use the vehicle for a prolonged period, place the batteries on charge once a week, overnight. • Always use the correct charger with the scooter. The Rascal Frontier and Pioneer scooters can only be charged with the charger model : HP8204-B or equivalent charger approved by Electric Mobility.
  • Page 19: Additional Information

    Additional Information Owners Manual: Replacement copies are available from: Electric Mobility Euro Ltd. Canal Way, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9DL Telephone: 01460 258100. If you are visually impaired, please contact the Company to discuss your requirements. However, you should not drive a vehicle in a public place if you cannot see well enough to ensure your own, and others safety. Each vehicle comes with a copy of the BHTA Highway Code.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    Electrical overload - switch off, wait 5 minutes Brake fault or switched on when in freewheel Key has been turned on when finger control lever active More than 6 Errors detected - contact your dealer Rascal Frontier & Pioneer Scooters Owner’s Manual & Service Record...
  • Page 21: Rascal Pioneer Diagnostic Functions

    Rascal Pioneer Diagnostic Functions Your Scooter Controller provides diagnostic information in the form of flash-codes. The lamp on the battery indicator flashes to indicate a problem has been detected. On switching on, the controller conducts a diagnostic test. While this test is in progress the lamp will flash and, if no fault is detected it will remain on. If there is a fault, the lamp will flash a sequence of flashes to indicate what the fault is.
  • Page 22: User Maintenance

    Do not carry children as passengers. The product is designed for single person use only. Keep all packaging well away from children. They could be harmed. Rascal Frontier & Pioneer Scooters Owner’s Manual & Service Record...
  • Page 23: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions I want to transport my vehicle in a car. These scooters are not designed to be dismantled. If you need to regularly transport a scooter in a vehicle, then you dealer will advise you on specialist vehicles which are designed to fold and dismantle to make it easier to load them into a car.
  • Page 24: Engineers Checklist

    Enquire if the customer is satisfied with the product. Please report all points good or bad directly to: Electric Mobility 01460 258100 If you have any comments please include them. Rascal Frontier & Pioneer Scooters Owner’s Manual & Service Record...
  • Page 25: Guarantees

    Guarantees 12 Month Guarantee Electric Mobility Euro Limited (the ‘Company’) guarantees its products against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one year from the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser (the ‘Guarantee Period’). If a defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Guarantee Period, at its option, the Company may either (1) repair the defect at no charge, using new or replacement parts;...
  • Page 26: Technical Information Regarding Emi

    • Note you may experience interference when close to ambulance or fire stations. If your vehicle starts to operate by itself switch it off and report this to your Dealer. Rascal Frontier & Pioneer Scooters Owner’s Manual & Service Record...
  • Page 27: Technical Specification - Rascal Frontier

    Technical Specification - Rascal Frontier Scooter Wheelchair type Class Class A, B or C Class C Department of Transport Class Class 1 2 or 3 Class 3 Overall dimensions fully assembled length x width x height mm (in) 1430 (56) x 650 (26) x 1020 (40)
  • Page 28: Technical Specification - Rascal Pioneer

    The maximum climbing ability facing upwards degrees of slope 10˚ Ground clearance mm (in) 90 (3.5) Maximum obstacle climbing ability mm (in) 100 (4) Maximum safe descendable kerb height mm (in) 100 (4) Rascal Frontier & Pioneer Scooters Owner’s Manual & Service Record...
  • Page 29: Brochure Request

    Brochure Request Do you have a friend or colleague that would be interested in an Electric Mobility product? If so cut out this coupon and send it to the address shown on the back of the manual. My Dealer’s Company name is: Please can I have a free no-obligation home demonstration.
  • Page 30 Electric Mobility Euro Ltd., FREEPOST (SWBI 1045), Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9ZA Electric Mobility Euro Ltd., FREEPOST (SWBI 1045), Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9ZA...
  • Page 31: Service Log

    Service Log Notice for the Service Engineer. Please make sure this part is stamped and dated after each service. Dealer stamp - 1st Service Dealer stamp - 2nd Service Dealer stamp - 3rd Service Dealer stamp - 4th Service Dealer stamp - 5th Service Dealer stamp - 6th Service Dealer stamp - 7th Service Dealer stamp - 8th Service...
  • Page 32 Rascal Frontier & Pioneer Scooters Manufactured by Electric Mobility Euro Limited, Canal Way, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9DL Telephone: 01460 258100 www.electricmobility.co.uk E. and O.E. Issue 3 04/13...

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