Afikim Superlight User manual

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.

WARNING
Electromagnetic Interference (“EMI”) can cause powered vehicles to behave
erratically, which could be dangerous to the user. For your safety and protection,
it is IMPERATIVE that you take time to read Chapter 11 (“EMI WARNING”) before
operating SUPERLIGHT or any other powered vehicle.
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.
CONTENTS
Subject Page
CHAPTER 1 - DELIVERY and UNPACKING ..................................... 1
CHAPTER 2 -ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 3
CHAPTER 3 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 17
CHAPTER 4 -DISASSEMBLY ......................................................... 25

CHAPTER 5 -THE CHARGER ........................................................ 33
CHAPTER 6 - STORING IN CAR ..................................................... 37
CHAPTER 7 -TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................. 39
CHAPTER 8 -SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................... 42
CHAPTER 9 -SERVICE .................................................................. 44
CHAPTER 10 -SPECIFICATIONS .................................................. 47
CHAPTER 11 -EMI WARNING ....................................................... 49
CHAPTER 1 - DELIVERY and UNPACKING

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.
b. Cut the Plastic Bands.
c. Remove the cardboard Top Cover.
d. Remove all parts from the boxes (and lay on the floor)
e. Identifying the SUPERLIGHT Components (See Fig. 1)
(1) Batteries Cover (6) Charger
(2) Rear Wheels (7) Seat Adapter
(3) Frame (8) Tiller
(4) Seat (9) Rear Basket
(5) Batteries (left & right)
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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.

WARNING
After installing the wheel please check carefully that it is properly positioned and
secured back in place.
b. To assure that the wheel is secured in its place, try to pull it off axle without touching
the Pins. The wheel should NOT come off. If necessary repeat procedure a. above.
Figure 2.
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2.2 Joining Tiller to Frame.
a. 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.

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.
2.2 Joining Tiller to Frame. (Cont.)
d. Connect the Electric Plug to the Socket in the Tiller (See Fig. 4).

Figure 4.
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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.
a. Place battery in its location on the frame.
b. Connect Battery Plugs to battery.

Figure 5.
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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.

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2.5 Seat Installation (Figure 7)
Seat Installation and Adjust:
a. Insert the Seat Adapter into the Seat-Bushing.
(1) Verify that the Seat-Bushing slot is in forward direction.
(2) Install bolt and washer and tighten the bolts very well, using the attached wrench.
(3) Install and tighten the securing nut very well, using the attached wrench.
(4) Install the Seat into the Seat-Bushing while the Seat is 45 degree to the side of
the frame.
(5) Press the Seat Turning Lever to place the Seat forward position.
b. Adjusting the height of the Seat. Remove nut, bolt and washer. Change the Seat
Adapter height, install, bolt and washer and tighten strongly tightened and tighten the
securing nut very well.
c. Install Seat Upholstery.
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2.4 After the assembly make sure that: -
a. All parts are undamaged, properly assembled and secured.
b. 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.

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.
d. Use the Seat Slider Lever to adjust the Seat forward/Backward (See Fig. 9).
e. Fold the Seat Armrest as desired while getting in or out of the vehicle.
Note: For your safety, always keep the armrest closed: Forward – Down while seated.

CHAPTER 3 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. 3.1 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).
2. 3.2 You can drive forward by gently squeezing the Right Hand Operating
Lever. You can drive reverse by gently squeezing the Left Hand Operating Lever.
−The speed of the SUPERLIGHT is proportional to the
deflection of the Levers; the more you squeeze the
faster you go (either direction).
3.3 TO STOP : Release the Lever - it returns automatically to its center
(neutral) position and the SUPERLIGHT stops.
Note: For your safety and comfort the following features are part of the normal
operating sequence;
- Slight delay after you squeeze the Lever before the motor is engaged-
- When squeezing or releasing the Lever you should hear a “click” indicating that
the Electromagnetic Brake is activated.
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Figure 10.
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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 – Green light of switch is ON. (See Fig. 11).
.b. In the Low speed mode (marked by the “turtle” symbol next to the Speed Selector
switch ) the maximum attainable speed is 4.5 km/h (2.8 mph).*

*When selector is in Low Speed Mode
– 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
dealer or our service center
WARNING
1. 1. Until you get used to the SUPERLIGHT and its operational features -
Speed Selector switch should be set at the Low mode (“Turtle”).
2. 2. When going down hill always use the low speed mode.
1. 3.5 Set the Speed Selector switch as desired.
2. 3.6 When “extra-power” is needed (i.e., climbing allowed slopes) use the
High speed mode.

Figure 11.
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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 .

The battery capacity is proportional to the numbers of the illuminated leds. (Not
include the ON led).
Thus 4 Illuminated leds means: 75%-100% capacity. Thus 3 Illuminated leds
means: 50%-75% capacity Thus 2 Illuminated leds means: 25%-50% capacity
Thus 1 Illuminated leds means: 0%-25% capacity
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
To reset the Battery Capacity Indicator Turn on the key switch and wait for
2 minutes without driving
Note: We recommend charging the batteries at the end of each day.

Figure 12.
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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.
(The buzzer will operate only when the key switch is in “ON” position).