Amigo Ahabbat Amigo Quick start guide

SHABBAT AMIGO®
OPERATIONAL
INSTRUCTIONS
AMIGO MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
6693 Dixie Highway, Bridgeport, MI 48722-9725
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SHABBAT AMIGO CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
1 Place the Shabbat Amigo in Normal Mode.
2 Turn the key to the ON position. When charging an Amigo without Shabbat module,
you may keep the key in the OFF position.
NOTE: Failure to complete both steps (one and two) results in:
 •NoLEDbatteryindicationwhenthechargemodebegins
 •NoLEDbatteryindicationwhenthechargemodeiscomplete.
Plug the retractable cord into the wall outlet. The battery indicator LED on the handle will ash for
approximately 20 seconds to indicate the battery charger has started to charge the batteries. After 20
seconds, the battery indicator LED will turn solid and remain so during the charge cycle. When the charge
cycle is complete, the battery indicator LED will ash indicating that the batteries are fully charged.
SHABBAT AMIGO IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
While driving the Amigo in the SHABBAT mode:
1The function of controlled speed down an incline remains the same.
2The function of the holding brake, however, is de-activated.
3If you must stop the Amigo immediately, press the Emergency Brake Rocker Switch.
Important notes after making an emergency stop
1Reset the SHABBAT mode by pressing the emergency brake rocker switch.
2Turn the SHABBAT key switch off and then on again to restart SHABBAT mode.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Should I turn the key switch on and off during Shabbat? Yes. When you turn the key on and off it goes through the timing circuit
(an Indirect Action.) In fact, we recommend you do so in order to conserve power. If the Amigo Shabbat is parked against a
stationary object or the handle is turned as far sideways as possible in order to keep from moving, both the motor
and the electro-magnetic brake remain on and draw extra power.
Should I charge the Amigo during Shabbat? No. Plugging the cord into the wall makes the battery charger
 andcontrolleroperationalwhichisaDirectAction.
What is the charging procedure if the holiday being observed is longer than 24-hours? Plan to begin charging the
Amigo at least 16 hours before the holiday observance for maximum battery charge capacity. Continue to charge right
up to the point of holiday observance.
What happens if I must stop the Amigo immediately and can’t wait for the timer? Religious principle allows
 useoftheEmergencyBrakeswitchonthesideoftheenclosureshouldtheridereverbeindangerofbodilyharm.
How will other members of my synagogue know that I’m not breaking any of our religious principles? EachShabbatAmigo 
comes with an 8” x 11” certification sheet from Zomet that can be shown to others. (Hung on the back of the seat, placed in
the basket, kept on your person, etc.)

3Turn the key switch to the On position.
You will hear some “clicks” as the controller
goes through diagnostics and the normal
battery gauge LED will illuminate.
4The Amigo will now operate normally.
How to operate the Amigo
in SHABBAT MODE
1 Move the Shabbat/Normal toggle switch to
the Shabbat position.
2 Turn the key switch to the ON position.
3 The “normal” battery gauge LED will NOT
illuminate. The Shabbat LED will flash twice
and after about 6 seconds, the Amigo will
start to move. Whichever direction you are
moving, the respective Forward/Reverse LED
will illuminate.
4 If you wish to go faster, pull on the throttle
lever. Once in the Shabbat mode it does not
matter which direction you pull on the
throttle lever, the Amigo will continue in the same
direction as the Forward/Reverse switch indicates.
Warning: While in Shabbat Mode the
Amigo will not come to a complete stop
when the throttle lever is released to the
neutral position. In the event that you
must stop the Amigo immediately you will
need to depress the Emergency Brake Switch.
5 To change directions, the throttle needs to
be in the neutral position. Then push the
Forward/Reverse switch to the opposite
direction position. The Shabbat LED will flash
twice and after about 10 seconds the Amigo
will start moving in the other direction.
NOTE: In Shabbat mode, the Amigo is
  designedtoALWAYSbeginmovingFORWARD
  uponstartup.ThisistrueeveniftheREVERSE
  buttonisdepressed.TheFORWARDLEDwill
illuminate, the Amigo will move forward a few
inches, then the Shabbat module will go through
  itstimingcycle.Now,theAmigowillbegin 
  movinginreverseandtheREVERSELED
will then illuminate.
6 Upon reaching your destination, turn the key
switch to the OFF position and wait. The
Shabbat LED will flash twice and the Amigo
will shut off within 10 seconds.
7 Should a situation arise where you must stop
the Amigo immediately, activate the
Emergency Brake Switch.
Important: You must have the emergency
brake switch in the “OFF” position before
you switch into the Shabbat mode. If the
Emergency Brake Switch is in the “ON”
position during operation in the Normal
Mode, and you switch to Shabbat Mode,
the Amigo will NOT operate.
Important Notes After Making
An Emergency Stop:
  • ResettheSHABBATmodebypressingthe 
emergency brake rocker switch.
  • TurntheSHABBATkeyswitchoffandthen
   onagaintorestartSHABBATmode.
8It is recommended to practice driving
in the SHABBAT mode to prevent
running into obstacles.
9To turn the Shabbat mode off, turn the key
switch off, move the Shabbat switch to the
“Normal” position and then turn the key
switch back on.
Key Switch
Normal Battery Gauge LED
Direction Switch for use
in Shabbat mode
Shabbat LED Emergency Stop Switch
SHABBAT AMIGO INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
Amigo Mobility is proud to provide this Amigo model for use on the observance of Shabbat for the
Jewish faithful with walking limitations.*
Working with Zomet Institute in Israel (www.moreshet.co.il/zomet), every Shabbat Amigo is individually
inspected and certified by a Zomet representative. Our main contact with Zomet Institute is Maish
Lapidus. He can be e-mailed at [email protected] with any comments or questions.
The most often asked question is:
How does the Shabbat Amigo work in compliance with Sabbath restrictions?
Answer:
When you put the Amigo into Shabbat mode, it connects to a separate circuit board (this is the Shabbat
module). The Shabbat module has a timing circuit that takes about 7 to 11 seconds to begin very slow
movement of the Amigo on its own. There is no throttle lever activation required by the rider. This is
considered an “indirect action.”
When the driver is in Shabbat mode, he/she can then pull the lever to go faster because the Shabbat
module has already activated the motor relay circuit. This is not considered a direct action. If the driver
chooses to go in reverse, a directional rocker switch is pushed causing the Shabbat Amigo to go through
its timing cycle again before changing the motor relay.
Please contact Amigo Customer Service personnel at 1-800-248-9131 with any Shabbat Amigo
operational questions or concerns. Thank you.
* IntendedonlyforindividualswhoselimitedmobilityisdependentonaPOV/scooterorautomobileconsistentlythroughouttheweek .
There are three “types” of
switches on the SHABBAT Amigo
1Key Switch – This switch turns the Amigo
ON or OFF in either mode.
2Toggle Switch – This switch changes the
operation of the Amigo from Normal to
Shabbat and back.
3 Rocker Switches – There are two of them.
One for directional changes in Shabbat mode
and one for emergency stopping in Shabbat mode .
How to operate the Amigo in
NORMAL MODE
1Begin with the key switch off and emergency
brake off.
2 Make sure the Normal/Shabbat toggle
switch is in the NORMAL position. To operate
the toggle switch you must gently pull out
and then move it forward or backward
depending on your mode selection. The toggle
lever is spring loaded to prevent the Amigo
from accidentally being changed into the
normal mode during the Shabbat observance.
SHABBAT AMIGO OPERATION INFORMATION
NORMAL/SHABBAT Switch
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