User Manual BEFORE USE YOUR NEW SUPERNOVA SCOOTER YOU AND / OR YOUR ATTENDANT MUST READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL. General information You have just purchased a Van Os Medical UK ltd. scooter and we want to thank you for the confidence in our Excel® products. The scooter is a quality product. The policy of Van Os Medical UK ltd.
User Manual INDENTIFICATION ....................4 GENERAL EXPLANATION CONCERNING YOUR SCOOTER ........ 5 2.1 C ..................5 OMPONENTS OF THE SCOOTER 2.2 G .....6 ENERAL EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES OF YOUR SCOOTER SAFETY REGULATIONS .................... 6 3.1 G ENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS ..................6 3.2 W ARNINGS FOR SAFE USE...
User Manual INDENTIFICATION Your Travelux Supernova scooter is equipped with a unique serial number. You can find this number on the frame of your scooter. Below is an example of the frame label on which you can find the identification number. Furthermore you will find the explanation of the various data stored on the frame label listed below.
User Manual GENERAL EXPLANATION CONCERNING YOUR SCOOTER 2.1 Components of the scooter Tiller Rear fender Foldable basket Battery pack Front light Seat post Front bumper Seating Spring Backrest Front wheel Armrest Throttle lever Footplate Control panel Rear wheel Headrest Your scooter is equipped with a number of elements and parts. You should know these before continue reading this manual.
If used correctly, the Travelux supernova scooter is an utmost safe and stable product, if the instructions for use as described in this manual are followed.
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User Manual Before using your scooter, always check if the brakes are working perfectly; Do not let children play with or on your scooter; Do not turn your scooter suddenly at full speed; All wheels must be in contact with the floor at all times during use. This will ...
User Manual INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Your Travelux Supernova scooter is a battery working personnel mobility vehicle. Before you take your first trip, you should familiarize yourself well with the operation of the vehicle and with all operating elements. Take your time to test all functions and driving modes.
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User Manual Lever forward and backwards Pull the right lever to drive forwards / push against the left lever; Pull the left lever to drive backwards / push against the right lever. Brakes and throttle lever When the throttle lever is in neutral position the electromagnetic brake will automatically release and your scooter will move.
User Manual 4.2 Getting on and off your scooter Warning: When getting on or off your scooter, keep your weight toward the middle of the deck. Putting most or all of your weight on the edge of the deck may cause an unstable condition! Before getting on your scooter Check to be certain that the power is turned off.
User Manual 4.3 Charging batteries Warning: Before using new batteries for the first time you should be charge them for 12 hours. Batteries and charging Your scooter is equipped with two maintenance free batteries. These batteries require no maintenance other than ensuring they are properly charged. Because your batteries may only have a partial charge when you first receive your scooter, you may not experience full riding time until you have fully charged them about 12 hours.
User Manual 4.4 Before driving For your first driving session, make certain that your scooter starts out on a level surface and that you will continue driving on a level surface. Turning your scooter on and off Make sure that your scooter is in the drive position; ...
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User Manual Warning: Pushing the scooter too quickly into the freewheel position (photo 4) will cause the motor to act as a generator causing the scooter to become difficult to push; Never set your scooter in freewheel mode when it is on an incline; ...
User Manual 4.5 Basic driving Make certain that you are seated safely and properly on your scooter; Turn the speed control knob fully counter clockwise to the slowest setting; Insert the key into the key switch; Turn the key counter clockwise to the “On” position; ...
User Manual 4.7 Control through tight spots Your scooter is developed to increase your mobility but you will undoubtedly encounter some obstacles that will require practice to manoeuvre smoothly and safely. Below are some common obstacles that you may encounter during the daily use of your scooter.
User Manual Grass and Gravel Your scooter performs admirably on grass, gravel and hills but you must follow the operational parameters presented in this manual, see chapter 3. If you are unsure about any situation avoid it. Feel free to use your scooter on lawns or in park areas; ...
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User Manual Driving down a decline Lower the speed of your scooter; When it’s safe to descend drive down the decline. Van Os Medical UK ltd. does not recommend that you drive your scooter in reverse down any incline, ramp, curb, or low rise. Backing down any slope may create a very hazardous situation.
User Manual 4.9 EMI / RFI The rapid development of electronics, especially in the area of communications, has saturated our environment with electromagnetic (radio) waves that are emitted by television transmitters, cellular phones, citizen’s band radios (CBs), amateur radios (ham radios), wireless computer left, microwave transmitters, paging transmitters, etc.
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User Manual EMI / RFI recommendations Do not turn on or use hand-held personal electronic communication devices such as cellular phones, walkie-talkies, and CB radios while your scooter is turned on; Be aware of any nearby transmitters (radio, television, microwave, etc.) on ...
User Manual MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO YOUR SCOOTER CAN CAUSE BIG RISKS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE FUNCTION OF YOUR SCOOTER. ADJUSTMENTS MADE BY YOURSELF ARE STRONGLY ADVISED AGAINST AND CARRIED OUT AT YOUR OWN RISK. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MOUNTING OPTIONS 5.1 Technical information (with capatain seat) 3 Wheel 4 Wheel...
User Manual 5.2 Armrest adjustments Armrest width adjustment To adjust the armrest width: Loosen the adjustment knob at the back of the seat (photo 5); Slide the armrest in or out to the desired width; Tighten the adjustment knob. ...
User Manual Adjust the angle of the armrest Loosen the screw, see photo 7; Put the armrest in the desired angle; Retighten the screw. Photo 7 5.3 Seat adjustments Seat rotation lever The seat turning lever (at the bottom of the seat) allows the seat to rotate from 45º...
User Manual 5.4 Tiller Adjusting the position of the tiller You can adjust the position of the tiller of your scooter: Pull the lever as showed on photo 9; Place the tiller in the desired position; Release the lever so the tiller is locked in this position; ...
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User Manual Disassemble the battery pack You should remove the battery pack when you won’t use the scooter for more than a week; Loosen the screw and remove the top of the battery pack Remove the battery packs from the scooter, see photo 11. ...
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User Manual Folding down the tiller Pull the lever of the tiller; Fold the tiller completely down, see photo 13; Release the lever so the tiller is locked in this position. Photo 13 Separating the front frame from the rear frame Pull the lever that disassemble the front frame with the rear frame (photo ...
User Manual 5.6 Assembly Warning: Make sure while assemble that body parts won’t get stuck between parts of your scooter! Replace the seat Make sure that the seat is straight above the seat post when you replace the seat of your scooter. If the seat isn’t straight on the seat post you can’t lock the seat correctly.
CARE AND MAINTAINANCE Routine maintenance The Travelux Supernova scooter is practically maintenance free. All of the bearings on your scooter are permanently lubricated and sealed. No additional lubrication is required however there are several things that you can do to help keep up the appearance and maintain the performance of your scooter.
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User Manual Batteries and charging Your scooter is equipped with two maintenance free batteries. These batteries require no maintenance other than ensuring they are properly charged. Warning: Before using new batteries for the first time you should be charge them for 12 hours.
User Manual PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND SOLUTIONS Your Travelux Supernova scooter is inspected and adjusted so that you can use it immediately. Number of flashes 1 flash The batteries need to be charged. Remedy Charge your scooter’s batteries. See §4.3 batteries and charging.
WARRANTY 9.1 Warranty application Together with your Travelux Supernova scooter you get the factory warranty. This warranty is only granted to you as the consumer. It is not intended to be used commercially (like hiring or institutional use). The warranty is limited to defects to materials and possible hidden shortages.
User Manual 9.2 Warranty conditions Your manual is also the warranty form, fill in the relevant details and store it carefully. The warranty period commences upon the date of purchase. If within the warranty period, your scooter will be defect, it will be repaired or replaced. However you do need to provide to Van Os Medical UK ltd.
While this manual is created with care it is not exclusive. The warranty is only valid during the indicated period. If adjustments are made to the Travelux Supernova scooter, which have structural impact on the product, the warranty will expire completely. You can visit www.vanosmedical.com...
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User Manual Product identification Product: Electrically powered, scooters and their chargers Brand: Travelux Model/type: Supernova Version: Manufacturer: Name Van Os Medical UK ltd. Address Koperslagerij 3 4651 SK Steenbergen Country The Netherlands EU Representative: Name W. van Os Address Koperslagerij 3 4651 SK Steenbergen Country The Netherlands...
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Van Os Medical UK Ltd. Excel House Escrick Business Park Escrick, York YO19 6FD Tel.+44 (0) 1904 720170 Fax. +44 (0) 1904 720398 E-mail: sales@vanosmedical.com www.vanosmedical.com...
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