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WARNING
Read carefully before assembly, disassembly and operating the SUPERLIGHT. If
you do not fully understand any part of this Manual, please contact your dealer or
any of our service centers - as injury or damage may occur from misuse.

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  • Page 1 WARNING Read carefully before assembly, disassembly and operating the SUPERLIGHT. If you do not fully understand any part of this Manual, please contact your dealer or any of our service centers - as injury or damage may occur from misuse.
  • Page 2 If further clarification is required, please contact your dealer or any of our service centers: see the back cover of this User’s Manual. The SUPERLIGHT passed the EMI testing: See Chapter 11. Serial Number Label is affixed to the Tiller: See Fig 10.

  • Page 3: Chapter 1 - Delivery And Unpacking

    CHAPTER -THE CHARGER ............CHAPTER 6 - STORING IN CAR ............. CHAPTER -TROUBLESHOOTING ..........CHAPTER 8 -SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........CHAPTER 9 -SERVICE ..............CHAPTER -SPECIFICATIONS ..........CHAPTER 11 -EMI WARNING ............CHAPTER 1 - DELIVERY and UNPACKING...
  • Page 4 The SUPERLIGHT Scooter is delivered to you packed in 2 Cardboard Boxes. . Note: The boxes weights 30+28kg (66+62 lb.) - do NOT attempt to lift it without assistance. 1.1 Unpack as follows (See Fig. 1) a. Place boxes on floor with side up as marked by the arrows on the side of the box.

  • Page 5: Chapter 2 -Assembly

    CHAPTER 2 - ASSEMBLY 2.1 Installation of Rear Wheels (See Fig. 2) a. Squeeze the center Pin in the Hub Cap. Push the wheel back on, to the end of the axle.
  • Page 6 Place Tiller in front of the Frame. (See Fig. 3). Kneel at the left side of the SUPERLIGHT holding the left side of the Top Handle Bars of the Tiller with your left hand. The Tiller should be vertical and slightly inclined backward as shown in Fig. 3.
  • Page 7 b. With your right hand lift the Housing (at the front end of the Frame) and place it above the (black) Tapered Pin mounted on the Tiller. c. Let the Housing slide down onto the black Tapered Pin until you hear a “click”: at this time the Retaining Spring should engage the Groove on the Tapered Pin thus locking both sections to each other.
  • Page 8 Figure 4. 2.3 Installation of Batteries (See Fig. 5) Note: Installation of L.H Battery is identical to R.H. Battery. L.H. Battery is shown. Place battery in its location on the frame. b. Connect Battery Plugs to battery.
  • Page 9 Figure 5. 2.4 Installation of Batteries Cover (See Fig. 6) a. Place Batteries Cover over the Batteries b. Push back Plastic Clip to secure the Batteries Cover in its location. Figure 6.
  • Page 10 2.5 Seat Installation (Figure 7) Seat Installation and Adjust: a. Insert the Seat Adapter into the Seat-Bushing. Verify that the Seat-Bushing slot is in forward direction. Install bolt and washer and tighten the bolts very well, using the attached wrench. Install and tighten the securing nut very well, using the attached wrench.
  • Page 12 All electrical plugs are properly fastened. c. The operating levers return automatically to center position when they are squeezed and released. It is recommended to charge the batteries overnight before operating the SUPERLIGHT for the first time. See Chapter 5 for charging instructions.
  • Page 13 2.5 Seating into the SUPERLIGHT a. For comfort entering into the SUPERLIGHT (See Figure 9). b. Lift the Seat Turning Lever and turn the Seat 45 or 90 degree to the side of the frame. c. Sit down and turn swivel back towards the front of the vehicle while the lever is still pulled up.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 -Operating Instructions

    CHAPTER 3 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 15 Mount the SUPERLIGHT, insert the Key into the Slot and turn it clockwise to the (marked) ON position. The Key will remain in this position. Panel On Light should come ON. (See Fig. 10). You can drive forward by gently squeezing the Right Hand Operating Lever.
  • Page 16 Figure 10. 3.4 The SUPERLIGHT has 2 speed modes ; Low / High .a. In the High speed mode (marked by the “hare” symbol next to the Speed Selector switch) the maximum attainable speed is 7.5 km/h (4.6 mph) When selector is in High Speed Mode –...
  • Page 17 – Green light of switch is OFF. (See Fig. 11). Notes: 1. There is available a model of SUPERLIGHT in which the maximum speed is 6.0 km/h and the low speed is 3.0 km/h. 2. The manufacturer to client’s requirement can limit the speeds. Contact your...
  • Page 18 Figure 11. 3.7 Lights Operating (See Fig. 12) To switch on the SUPERLIGHT light, use the Right-Blue switch . . 3.8 Battery Capacity Indicator (See Fig. 12) The Battery Capacity Indicator is part of the Disply Panel. The indicator contains 4 left leds .
  • Page 19 Notes: 1. The Battery Capacity Indicator reset itself to full (4 leds) only after full recharge. 2. In case that Charging Adapter is used to charge the Batteries out of the SUPERLIGHT, the Battery Capacity Indicator of the vehicle will not reset automatically...
  • Page 20 Figure 12. 3.9 In case of power fail, low battery or other fail The SUPERLIGHT can be pushed manually by turning the Motor Cap Knob in clockwise (See Fig. 13) and pushing the SUPERLIGHT by hand. The SUPERLIGHT will not operate and the buzzer will beep until the Motor Cap Knob is turned back to its original position.

  • Page 21: Chapter 4 -Disassembly

    (See Fig. 14). For ease of operation we recommend working on the left side of the SUPERLIGHT (facing forward ): .a. Disengage the Electric Plug from its socket in the Tiller by squeezing the Snap Button (located on the plug) - and pull.
  • Page 22 Figure 14. 4.2 Removal of Seat (See Fig. 15) .a. Remove the Seat from the Seat Adapter by lifting the Seat straight up while turning Release Lever is pulled only when the Seat is 45ºback direction to the left. .b. Remove the Rear Basket by lifting it up from its Support Rod.
  • Page 23 4.3 Removal of Batteries Batteries can be easily removed from your SUPERLIGHT as follows - Remove Seat and Rear Basket (see instructions in paragraph 4.2 above). Open Batteries Cover - (See Fig. 16). 1) Pull back Plastic Clip...
  • Page 24 2) Tilt and lift up Cover as shown Figure 16. Disconnect cables from batteries: unplug Battery Plugs. Remove each battery BY PULLING UP THE HANDLE AND LIFTING THE BATTERY (See Fig. 17). WARNING Failure to follow above instructions could cause pinching of your hand or fingers if battery slides down and causes hand to come in contact with other parts.
  • Page 25 WARNING Before attempting to remove Rear Wheel/s, you need to support the SUPERLIGHT by inserting any support block under the Frame. The block should be large and strong enough to allow the wheel/s to clear the ground by approximately 3-4 cm (1.2-1.6 inch).
  • Page 26 Pins. The wheel should NOT come off. If necessary repeat procedure b. above. Figure 18. CHAPTER 5 - CHARGING BATTERIES The Battery Charger supplied with your SUPERLIGHT controls the charging operation, prevents over-charging and prolongs the life of the batteries.
  • Page 27 (See Fig. 19) .a. Insert the Charging Plug into the Charging Socket in the right hand side of the Tiller of the SUPERLIGHT. .b. Plug the power cord of the Charger into a wall outlet. .c. The Charger Lamp will show as follows: Red – Charger Cord is plugged into the wall outlet.
  • Page 28 Under ideal storage conditions, batteries which were charged to full capacity and not used - will remain charged for approximately 6 months. If you are planning not to use your SUPERLIGHT for an extended period of time, we recommend charging it for two days and then disconnecting the batteries.
  • Page 29 CHAPTER 6 - STORING IN CAR See Fig. 20 The SUPERLIGHT design, its small dimensions and low weight allow for easy and simple storage and transportation in almost all types of cars. Take off the Seat and the Rear Basket.
  • Page 30 CHAPTER 7 -TROUBLESHOOTING No. Trouble Probable Cause Corrective Action...
  • Page 31 Indicator show low recharging capacity When squeezing -The Electro -DO NOT DRIVE Operating Lever a Magnetic Brake is out SUPERLIGHT Call “click” is not heard of order. dealer or Service Center When squeezing -The Lever (internal) -DO NOT DRIVE Operating Lever...
  • Page 32 Manual every few months or as applicable to user’s memory. Get acquainted with the SUPERLIGHT and its operational features before driving it. Drive very slowly until you get used to the SUPERLIGHT, to its different functions and safety features, to its braking capabilities and limitations.
  • Page 33 ClOCKWISE direction and push the SUPERLIGHT by hand forward or reverse as needed. CHAPTER 9 -SERVICE Your SUPERLIGHT is designed and built to provide a long, useful and troublefree life. Occasionally it may require service depending on the conditions and environment to which it was exposed.
  • Page 34 In case of using air tires: - .a. Normal air pressure in the SUPERLIGHT tires is essential for retaining the vehicle’s travel ability and stabilization. .b. The tires should be inspected for external completeness and general condition, and for proper seating of the tire on the entire wheel perimeter.
  • Page 35 Length with straight handlebars 45.3 Height of seat from floor 55-60 21.5-23.6 Ground clearance WEIGHTS : Metric (kg) U.S. (lb.) Tiller 10.3 22.6 Frame - complete 36.5 80.3 Frame (without: wheels, batteries, seat, basket) 10.6 23.3 Batteries (each) 15.0 Wheel (each) Seat 21.7 OPERATIONAL...
  • Page 36 The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. At this time, current technology is capable of achieving at least 20 V/m immunity level, which would provide useful protection from the more common sources of radiated EMI. This SUPERLIGHT as shipped with no further modification, has an immunity level of 20 V/m.
  • Page 37 Such as those used in police cars, fire trucks, ambulances and taxis. These usually have the antenna mounted on the outside of the vehicle, and - 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, as far as we know, are not likely to cause EMI...
  • Page 38 2) 2) This product as delivered to you has an immunity level of 20 V/m. Produce by: AFIKIM ELECTRIC VEHICLES KIBBUTZ AFIKIM 15148, ISRAEL TEL: 972-4-6754814, FAX: 972-4-6751456 e-mail: mainbox@afiscooters.com websites: www.afiscooters.com EDITION: 03 MODEL: SL-2 DATE: February 6, 2001...
  • Page 39 Cat. No. -- PR00070 Q:\SUPERLIGHT SL-2\word files\manual user sl-2\PR00070c - user manual - wheelcare.DOC...