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Horizon Scooter
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  • Page 1 Horizon Scooter User Manual Horizon...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Horizon User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction --------------------------------------------------------------1 Important Precautions -------------------------------------------------2 Electromagnetic Interference and Warnings ----------------------3 Identification of Parts --------------------------------------------------6 Operating Your Scooter ---------------------------------------------10 Disassembling Your Scooter ---------------------------------------12 Re-assembling Your Scooter ---------------------------------------15 Charging the Batteries ----------------------------------------------16 Care and Maintenance ----------------------------------------------18...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    It is designed to provide you with transportation indoors and outdoors. We pride ourselves on providing safe and comfortable products. Our goal is to ensure your complete satisfaction with our product. We are certain that you will enjoy your Invacare mobility scooter.
  • Page 4: Important Precautions

    Horizon User Manual IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Only one person at a time can ride a Invacare Mobility Scooter. Maximum load is 135 kg / 300 lbs. Turn the key off before getting on or off your scooter. Always drive carefully with your feet on the floorboard and be aware of others in your area.
  • Page 5: Electromagnetic Interference And Warnings

    Horizon User Manual ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE AND WARNINGS CAUTION: It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of Electromagnetic Interference on your motorized scooter. Powered wheelchairs and 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 6 Horizon User Manual 3.Long-range transmitters and transceivers such as commercial broadcast transmitters (radio and TV broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM) radios. Other types of hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/FM radios, TV sets, CD players, and cassette players,...
  • Page 7 Horizon User Manual 4.Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the motorized scooter, may make it more susceptible to EMI; and. There is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity of the motorized scooter.
  • Page 8: Identification Of Parts

    Basket Seat Rotation Lever Side Reflectors Optical Headlights & Turn Signals Seat Sliding Lever 11" Front and Rear Wheels Figure 1 - Horizon Front View Power Reserve Indicator Hazard Light Button Armrest Width Speed Control Knob Adjustment Thumbscrews Horn Button...
  • Page 9 Horizon User Manual Function Of Parts MAIN SWITCH (A) (See Fig. 4) 1.Turn the key clockwise to ON to switch power on status. 2.Turn the key counterclockwise to OFF to switch power off status. SPEED CONTROL KNOB (B) (See Fig. 5) 1.Turn the speed control knob clockwise for faster speed.
  • Page 10 Horizon User Manual ARMREST ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 8) 1.Release Thumbscrew (E), to adjust the armrest's width; tighten to lock in the comfortable desired position. ARM PAD ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 9) 1.Adjust the handrail bolt's (F) height, to control the armrest's horizontal angle.
  • Page 11 Horizon User Manual CIRCUIT BREAKER (See Fig. 12) 1.If the scooter's circuit system malfunction or over loaded, the circuit breaker (J) will automatically switch off the power to ensure safety. 2.After automatically power switch off by press the circuit breaker can be reset.
  • Page 12: Operating Your Scooter

    Horizon User Manual OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER Before beginning your journey with your new scooter, make sure that the scooter is on a level surface and clear of any obstacles. Although your scooter is able to climb slopes it is safer to practice on a leveled surface.
  • Page 13 Horizon User Manual Keep in mind these rules Release the thumb levers and allow the scooter to stop completely before changing from forward to reverse, or reverse to forward. When turning a corner, swing the front wheels wide, because the back wheels will turn more tightly.
  • Page 14: Disassembling Your Scooter

    Horizon User Manual DISASSEMBLING YOUR SCOOTER Taking apart your scooter enables you to save space when keeping it in storage or to carry it along in your vehicle when going away from home. Having the scooter disassembled is easier than ever since no tools are required. Please follow these steps Remove the seat by pull the Seat Rotation Lever (M) up and then lift off.
  • Page 15 Horizon User Manual Detach the Main Wiring Harnesse (R) from the scooter. (See Fig. 22) Unstrap the Velcro Band (S) that holds the batteries. (See Fig. 23) Figure 22 Figure 23 Unplug both Battery Cables (T) and remove the Batteries (U).(See Fig. 24 & 25)
  • Page 16 Horizon User Manual Push down the Tiller Angle Adjustment (Y) to fold the tiller in a lower position. (See Fig. 28) Once all the parts have been disassembled, you are now able to put the pieces in storage or in a vehicle for transportation. (See Fig. 29)
  • Page 17: Re-Assembling Your Scooter

    Horizon User Manual RE-ASSEMBLING YOUR SCOOTER To assemble the scooter, you can repeat the disassembly directions in reverse. Abbreviated directions are given below. Refer to the figures on pages 12-13 to locate the parts. 1.Using the tiller angle adjustment, unfold the tiller in an upright position. Place the front basket on the tiller.
  • Page 18: Charging The Batteries

    User Manual CHARGING THE BATTERIES Your Invacare scooter uses two 12V/50Ah rechargeable batteries and one 24V/5A charger. Batteries must be charged before using the scooter for the first time and should be recharged after each day's use. Be sure the power switch is in the OFF position and the free-wheeling lever is in the engaged position.
  • Page 19 Horizon User Manual 6.If at any time the battery charger light flashes green over 40 minutes, this indicates an abnormal charging has occurred. You should check that: charger plugs are correctly positioned fuse is not burned out the scooter is turned off if none of these is a problem, contact your authorized dealer.
  • Page 20: Care And Maintenance

    Horizon User Manual CARE AND MAINTENANCE Taking care of your scooter will keep it in top-notch condition. It is recommended that you have your dealer to provide preventative maintenance service of your scooter on a regularly basis. Here are a few maintenance guidelines: BODY COVER: If your scooter is dirty, use a damp or lightly soapy cloth to wipe it down.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Horizon User Manual TROUBLESHOOTING To check the Self-Diagnostic Warning Light, turn on the key and count the number of flashes. Impact Flash Code/Fault Notes on Scooter 1. Battery needs Battery charge is running Iow. Will drive recharging Recharge the batteries as soon as possible.
  • Page 22 Horizon User Manual Other Problems Scooter will not move when the key is turned on: 1.Check the power reserve indicator on the control panel. All the LED lights should be on. 2.Check the Self-Diagnostic Warning Light. It should be steady. If it is flashing, see chart on page 18 for problem identification.
  • Page 23: Technical Specifications

    Horizon User Manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Horizon Challenger Overall Length 1290 mm / 51" 1290 mm / 51" Overall Width 620 mm / 24" 625 mm / 25" Overall Height 1140 mm / 45" 1150 mm / 45" Wheels: Front 290 mm / 11"...

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