CareCo FRONTIER MS01010033.TIM User manual

USER MANUAL
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This manual can be viewed in PDF format at the
following URL: www.careco.co.uk
READ BEFORE USE:
Before you begin using your scooter, please ensure you, and any persons that may assist
you in its use, take the time to read, understand and follow the instructions given within this
manual carefully. We recommend that you keep this user manual in a safe place for future
reference.
If you have any questions about wheelchair use, maintenance, or safety,
please contact CareCo:
CareCo (UK) Limited, 1 Turing Court, Tel: [phone]
Great Notley, Braintree, CM77 7AT www.CareCo.co.uk
Thank you for choosing CareCo.

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INTRODUCING YOUR NEW CARECO MOBILITY SCOOTER
The CareCo Frontier has been designed to provide a comfortable and safe solution for users
who have diculty in walking for extended periods of time.
Due to CareCo’s commitment to continuous product improvement, product information and
designs are subject to change without notice.
No claims can be made based on the data or illustrations in this user manual.
The CareCo Frontier is a Class II Medical Device, limited to a maximum speed of 4MPH.
It is the responsibility of the user and/or attendant to determine if they are mentally
and physically capable of using the mobility scooter safely. A risk assessment should be
completed by a competent individual before operating the scooter.
FIRST USE
Take the time to understand the scooter’s stopping duration, turning radius, throttle
sensitivity and manoeuvrability. We recommend practicing using the scooter in an open area
until condent enough to operate in smaller and/or public areas.
Operate the scooter at a lower speed before gradually increasing to a higher speed.
If any additional assembly, disassembly and/or operation assistance is required, please
contact CareCo.
Keep this user manual is in a safe place for future reference.
KEY DEFINITIONS
This user manual contains warnings and suggestions marked with the following symbols:
SUGGESTION
General suggestions and advice for operating the product.
WARNING!
Highlights a potentially hazardous condition/situation for the user and/or product.

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CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED
CARTON CONTENTS
PRODUCT COMPONENTS
SETTING UP YOUR MOBILITY SCOOTER
HOW TO USE YOUR MOBILITY SCOOTER
USER INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO DISCONNECT & CONNECT THE FRONT AND REAR SECTIONS
TILLER CONTROLS
KEY SWITCH
BATTERY GAUGE
HORN BUTTON
HEADLIGHT BUTTON
SPEED DIAL
THROTTLE LEVER
CIRCUIT BREAKER
BASKET
MOBILITY SCOOTER MODES
EMERGENCY BRAKING
AUTOMATED POWER-SAVING
BATTERIES & CHARGING
HOW TO CHARGE YOUR MOBILITY SCOOTER
CHARGING REGIME
BATTERY RANGE
CHARGING INFORMATION
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DISASSEMBLING YOUR SCOOTER, TRANSPORTATION & STORAGE
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TRANSPORTATION
STORAGE
COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS
SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
ARMREST WIDTH
LOOKING AFTER YOUR MOBILITY SCOOTER
CLEANING
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
REPAIRS
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNINGS & TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SCOOTER SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI)
PRODUCT RE-ISSUING
RECYCLING & DISPOSAL
INTENDED USE
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
GENERAL WARNINGS
EXPECTED LIFETIME
WARRANTY
NOTES
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GETTING STARTED
Contact CareCo immediately if any of the listed contents are missing.
We strongly recommend that you keep the box and internal packaging for the duration of
your warranty period.
Need help with assembly?
We’ve put together a step-by-step assembly guide to help
you get your product set up safely and correctly. Just scan
the QR code with your phone camera to play the video.
Item Number Description Quantity
1 CareCo Frontier 1
2 Basket 1
3 Charger 1
4Instruction Manual 1
5 Armrest 2
6 Armrest Securing Bolt 2
7 Seat Post Pin 1
8 Seat Post Securing Bolt 1
9 Battery Securing Plate 1
10 Battery Securing Bolt 1
11 12AH Battery Pack 1
12 Seat Assembly 1
CARTON CONTENTS

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PRODUCT COMPONENTS
1. Tiller control panel
2. Basket
3. Tiller adjustment knob
4. Front bumper / Carry handle
5. Removable armrest
6. Seat
7. Seat swivel lever
8. Battery pack
9. Front wheel
10. Rear wheel
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SETTING UP YOUR MOBILITY SCOOTER
2. Loosen Tiller Knob (A) by rotating it
anticlockwise.
3. Lift the tiller until it is at a suitable and
comfortable angle.
4. Tighten Tiller Knob (A) by rotating it
clockwise.
1. Remove all scooter components from the
outer packaging and place them onto a
level surface.
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5. Place the battery pack into the
battery tray. Ensure the battery pack
electrical contacts align with the rear sec-
tion contacts.
6. Secure the battery to the scooter using
the battery securing plate & bolt.
7. Insert the seat post into the base stem of
the scooter.
8. Insert the seat post pin through the base
stem and seat post.

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9. Insert the seat post securing bolt into the
front of the base stem and tighten.
10.Place the seat onto the seat post.
11.Insert the armrest into the lower seat
bracket and secure with the armrest bolt.
Repeat on the opposite side.
12.Mount the basket onto the tiller basket
holder hooks.

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13.Charge the scooter for 8-12 hours before
rst use.
Visit “BATTERIES & CHARGING”
for more information.

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HOW TO USE YOUR MOBILITY SCOOTER
USER INSTRUCTIONS
TRANSFERRING TO & FROM
There are two methods for users to get on or o of the mobility scooter safely.
Always ensure the scooter is switched [OFF] and in [DRIVE] mode before getting on/o the
scooter.
METHOD 1
To transfer to the scooter, lift the seat swivel lever and rotate
the seat 90 Degrees away from the tiller.
Support your body using the armrests, before lowering into
the seat.
Lift the seat swivel lever and rotate your body towards the
tiller.
Release the seat swivel lever to secure the seat position.
To transfer from the scooter, lift the seat swivel lever and
rotate the seat 90 degrees away from the tiller.
Support your body using the armrests, place your feet on
the ground before pushing upwards to lift out of the seat.

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METHOD 2
To transfer from the scooter, lift the scooter armrest(s)
upwards
Support your body by placing one foot on the ground before
pushing upwards to lift out of the seat.
Lower the armrest into its resting position.
GRADIENTS
Descending Gradients
Tilt your upper body back when travelling down gradients for
increased stability.
The maximum safe slope of incline is 6°
SUGGESTION
Use caution when approaching gradients
and lower the speed if required.
To transfer to the scooter, lift the scooter armrest(s) upwards
Support your body by placing one foot on the scooter
footplate before lowering into the seat.
Lower the armrest into its resting position.
Ascending Gradients
Tilt your upper body forward when travelling up gradients for
increased stability.

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THRESHOLDS & FIXED OBSTACLES
Approach thresholds vertically to avoid scooter misbalance.
Correct Approach Incorrect Approach
SUGGESTION
Use caution when operating the scooter near kerbs, ledges, and doorway thresholds.
STAIRS, ESCALATORS AND LIFTS
The mobility scooter is not designed to travel up/down stairs and escalators.
Use a lift whenever possible
DOORS & GATES
Determine whether the door/gate opens towards or away from the user.
Reach for the handle and carefully accelerate forwards or backwards depending on the door/
gate orientation.

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CORNERING
Approach corners at a speed that the user feels comfortable and in control of.
If at any point the user feels like the scooter may tip, reduce the scooter speed and steering
angle.
BRAKING TYPES
Regenerative Braking
Slows the scooter when the throttle returns to the centre position / when the speed limiter is
exceeded.
Parking Brake
Activates after the scooter has come to a stop / when the product is in [DRIVE] mode and is
powered [OFF]
BRAKING DISTANCE
On at surfaces, braking distance is approximately equal to the length of the scooter.
Braking distance may increase when travelling downhill.

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HOW TO DISCONNECT & CONNECT THE FRONT AND REAR SECTIONS
The CareCo Frontier scooter sections arrive attached, however the sections can be
disconnected and connected if required.
The below instructions demonstrate how to disconnect and reconnect the sections.
DISCONNECTING
1. Remove the seat from the scooter by
lifting upwards.
2. Loosen the battery securing bolt and
plate.
3. Remove the battery pack from the battery
tray.
4. Loosen the lock nut and remove the
battery connector.

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5. Pull the yellow latch upwards to unlock
the scooter front and rear sections.
1. Rest the rear section on its carry handle
and place the front section adjacent to the
rear section.
6. Hold the seat post and footplate, then lift
the sections away from each other.
2. Lift the front section using the loop
handle.
CONNECTING

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3. Locate the front section hooks onto the
rear section pegs.
4. Hold the tiller handle and slowly lift the
seat post upwards until vertical.
5. Lift the yellow latch onto the battery tray
hook.
6. Insert the battery connector into the
socket and tighten the locking.

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7. Reinstall the battery. 8. Reinstall the seat.
WARNING!
Beware of nger traps/pinch points when connecting/disconnecting the scooter.

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TILLER CONTROLS
KEY SWITCH
Insert/extract the key to activate
or deactivate the scooter.
BATTERY GAUGE
Displays the battery level status.
GREEN – The battery is fully charged.
YELLOW – The battery is at half capacity.
RED – The battery is low and should be
charged soon.
HORN BUTTON
Push to sound the horn.
HEADLIGHT BUTTON
Push to activate or deactivate the front
headlight.
SPEED DIAL
Turn clockwise to increase the scooter’s
speed setting. (Towards the Hare icon)
Turn anti-clockwise to decrease the scooter’s
speed setting. (Towards the tortoise icon)