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Merits S542 User Manual

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The Merits Yoga Power Scooter, S542, is to provide mobility
to adult persons limited to a sitting position and capable to
operate a few simple controls.
Read this manual before
using the Scooter and
save for future reference.
■
Indications For Use
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  • Page 1 Read this manual before using the Scooter and save for future reference. ■ Indications For Use The Merits Yoga Power Scooter, S542, is to provide mobility to adult persons limited to a sitting position and capable to operate a few simple controls.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Use caution when driving on hills Familiarize Yourself with your Scooter The Battery Feature Diagram Terminology Fold and Unfold your scooter Install and Remove Battery Pack Operating your Scooter Controls Seat Tiller Angle Adjustment Cleaning and Disinfection Technical Specification-S542 lEC Symbols Warranty...
  • Page 3 Welcome aboard your new scooter, and thank you for choosing our product. Please read this manual carefully, and follow all instructions before attempting to operate your scooter for the first time. If there is anything in this manual that you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for setting up your scooter, please contact your local dealer.

  • Page 4: Practice Before Operating

    S542 Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the scooter or serious injury. ■ Practice Before Operating Find an open area such as a park and have an assistant to help you practice until you have confidence operating this vehicle.
  • Page 5 Getting familiar with this vehicle First, practice moving forward. Be sure to set the speed to the lowest setting. After becoming familiar with moving forward, practice marking "S" turns. Once you are familiar with "S" turns, practice moving in reverse. Note that any speed control setting, the vehicle moves more slowly in reverse than forward...

  • Page 6: Safety Considerations

    S542 ■ Safety Considerations DO NOT do any of the following Do not carry any passengers Do not drive across a slope Do not drink and drive Do not tow a trailer Consult your physician to determine if your medications impair your ability to control this vehicle Do not make turns at high speed.
  • Page 7 This vehicle has an immunity level of 20 V/m which should protect it from Electromagnetic lnterference(EMl) from Radio Wave Sources. The rapid development of electronics, especially in the area of communications, has saturated our environment with electromagnetic (radio) waves that are emitted by television, radio and communication signals.
  • Page 8 S542 3) If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn the powered wheelchair off as soon as it is safe. 4) Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the powered wheelchair, may make it more susceptible to interference from radio wave sources.

  • Page 9: Driving Outdoors

    ■ Driving Outdoors When you are on the road, please pay attention to the following:...
  • Page 10 S542...

  • Page 11: Use Caution When Driving On Hills

    ■ Use caution when driving on hills Driving on hills is more dangerous than on level surfaces. lf you fail To heed these warnings, a fall, tip- over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to the vehicle user or others. Do not attempt to climb a hill greater than 6˚...
  • Page 12 S542 Do not lean on one side while stopping on a hill. Lean on one side may cause the vehicle to slide down the hill. Do not get in and off on a hill. Always stop on the level surface to get in and get out of the vehicle.

  • Page 13: The Battery

    ■ The Battery Your scooter is equipped with a removable battery pack, which contains one maintenance free 24v Lithium battery. This battery require no maintenance other than ensuring that it is properly charged. If other battery is used, check with your battery supplier for proper battery care and maintenance instructions. Charging the Battery Because your battery may only has a partial charge when you first receive your scooter, you may not experience full riding time until you have fully charged it.

  • Page 14: Feature Diagram

    S542 ■ Feature Diagram In this section, we will acquaint you with the many features of your foldable scooter and how they work. Upon receipt of your foldable scooter, inspect it for any damage. Your foldable scooter consists of the following components.

  • Page 15: Terminology

    ■ Terminology 1. Tiller - Similar in operation to the handlebars of a bicycle, this device is used to steer the vehicle. It also contains the controls necessary to propel and control the vehicle. 2. Tiller angle Adjustment Lever - When pull, allows the tiller angle to be set for optimum driver comfort.

  • Page 16: Fold And Unfold Your Scooter

    S542 ■ Fold and Unfold your scooter This scooter can be folded for transportation or storage. Follow the procedures below to fold and unfold your scooter and transport it with care. Unfold Procedures Avoid pinch points while folding and unfolding the scooter.
  • Page 17 Step 2: Pull the lever on the top of the Gas Spring which is behind the Tiller. And let the Tiller to spring back to its forefront position. Step 3: Fold the Backrest onto the Seat and fix it with the Backrest Clip on the side of the Seat.
  • Page 18 S542 Step 4: Pull back the Seat Lock on the side of the Seat to unlock the Seat. Flip the Seat up and start to fold the scooter. Step 5: Keep on pushing down the Seat to retract the Front Wheel and...
  • Page 19 Step 6: Hold the handle under the Seat and push the footrest with one foot to let the front portion of the scooter to move toward the Seat until the rear portion is locked with the front portion. Step 7: Release the Quick Clamps on the Tiller and pull the Tiller up to an adequate position.
  • Page 20 S542 Unfolding Procedures Step 1: Release the Quick Clamps on the Tiller and retract the Tiller to its lowest position. Step 2: Press down the Release Handle above the Rear Wheel to unlock the folded frame.
  • Page 21 Step 3: Hold the Control Panel or Handle to push the Tiller and Front Wheel to move forward until it is hard to move it any further. Step 4: Push down the Central Handle in the middle of the scooter with one hand and pull the lower edge of the backrest upward to rotate it to its sitting position with the other hand.
  • Page 22 S542 Step 5: When the Central Handle is near to horizontal position, hold the Seat with two hands and keep on rotating it back to its normal position. A “click” sound will be heard when the Seat is locked into its normal riding position.
  • Page 23 Step 7: Release the Quick Clamps on the Tiller and extend the Tiller to an adequate operating position. Step 8: Pull the handle on the top of the gas spring which is behind the Tiller with one hand. Hold and move the Tiller with the other hand to adjust the Tiller to a best operating angle.

  • Page 24: Install And Remove Battery Pack

    S542 ■ Install and Remove Battery Pack Step 1: While removing the Battery Pack, slide and unlock the Battery Lock with your thumb. Step 2: Pull and lift up the Battery Pack from the scooter.
  • Page 25 Step 3: Remove the Battery Pack fully away from the Battery Recess on the scooter. Do not place metal objects over battery terminals. Step 4: While installing the Battery Pack, align the electrodes on the rear portion of the Battery Pack with the electrodes in the Battery Recess on the scooter.
  • Page 26 S542 Step 5: Release the Battery Pack to let it fall into the Battery Recess on the scooter. A “click” sound will be heard when the Battery Pack is locked into position. Step 6: Switch on the scooter to check if the battery is installed correctly.

  • Page 29: Seat

    ■ Seat Backrest angle : Backrest folds forward for ease of folding / storage. Armrest angle: Flip the armrest up to expose the adjustable bolt . Turn the bolt in to lower the angle of the armrest to your desire angle. Armrest width: Locate the width socket set screw (follow the armrest support down to the base of the seat).

  • Page 30: Tiller Angle Adjustment

    S542 Tiller Angle Adjustment: The tiller angle adjustment lever allows you to position the tiller closer or further away for better access to the controls. Sit on the seat before adjust the tiller angle. Hold top of the tiller with one hand and pull down the lever with the other hand.

  • Page 31: Cleaning And Disinfection

    ● Follow all safety instructions for the proper use of the disinfectant and cleaning agent before applying it to your product. Failure to comply may result in skin irritation or premature deterioration of upholstery and/or scooter finishes. ■ Technical Specification - S542 Model No S542 Overall Length 99cm (38.6")

  • Page 32: Lec Symbols

    S542 IEC SYMBOLS Caution, attention or consult accompanying documents. Alternating Current Type BF Equipment Double Insulation No Smoking or Naked Flames Degree of protection against ingress of water is rated as IPx0.

  • Page 33: Warranty

    Warranty Corporation warrants to the original purchaser of this wheelchair product that it is free of defect in material and workmanship and that, when operated within the guidelines and restrictions of this manual, will remain so free of defect in material and workmanship for a period of One (1) year from the original date of purchase.
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  • Page 35 Warranty Registration WARRANTY REGISTRATION...
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