CareCo scootcase User manual

SCOOTCASE
Owner’s Manual
CareCo (UK) Ltd
Hubert Road
Brentwood
Essex
CM14 4JE

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Thank you for purchasing your Scootcase scooter. We are delighted you have chosen
CareCo (UK Ltd for your mobility needs
Standard Packing List:
1 Owner’s Manual
1 Battery ack
2 Keys
Battery Charger
Suitcase
DISCLAIMER
We ask that you read this manual completely before operating your new Scootcase scooter.
CareCo (UK) Ltd cannot be held responsible for any damage or injury incurred due to improper or
unsafe use of the CareCo Scootcase scooter.
CareCo (UK) Ltd specifically disclaims responsibility for any bodily injury or property damage that may
occur during any use that does not comply with applicable laws.

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Scootcase scooter. The Scootcase combines cutting
edge technology with attract design and practicality which is highly functional in today’s world. We at
CareCo (UK) Ltd know that you have chosen a scooter that will give you years of dependable operation
and will also enhance the quality of your life by providing you with the mobility to experience an active
daily lifestyle.
Even though your new Scootcase is both user-friendly and designed for maximum manoeuvrability in
the tightest spaces, we ask that you please read, understand and follow all of the instructions and
suggestions in this manual before you operate your scooter for the first time. The safe use of your new
scooter is very important to us.
If you feel that you do not understand the instructions and suggestions presented in this Owner’s
Manual, or if, for any reason, you do not feel capable of performing the activities necessary to assemble,
disassemble, operate or maintain your Scootcase scooter, please contact CareCo Customer Services
on 01277 237020.
CareCo (UK) Ltd cannot be held responsible for personal injury or property damage resulting from the
unsafe or the improper use of any of our broad range of health and personal mobility products. Also,
CareCo (UK) Ltd cannot be held responsible for personal injury or property damage resulting from
attempts to follow instructions, suggestions, and guidelines presented in this Owner’s Manual.
Our Research and Development Department, our Quality Control Department, and our Engineering
Departments have used the latest product specifications and the latest product design information to
manufacture your Scootcase scooter. CareCo (UK) Ltd reserves the right to implement changes into
our product lines when those changes become desirable or necessary. If such changes are implemented
into our product line, there may be minor differences between the product you purchased and the
illustrations and instructions in this Owner’s Manual.
lease complete and post the enclosed Warranty Registration Form. Registration is also available at
www.careco.co.uk. We at CareCo (UK) Ltd would appreciate hearing about the dependability of your
Scootcase scooter and about the convenience of mobility it has provided for you. We would also
appreciate hearing about the service you received from our Company.
CareCo (UK) Ltd. hone: 01277 237020
Hubert Road Fax: [phone]
Brentwood
Essex
CM14 4JE
www.careco.co.uk
For more information about our products and services, or to send us your comments, please visit our
website at www.careco.co.uk or email: [email protected]

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Warning: To avoid danger, please always use the “ORIGINAL
CHARGER” to charge lithium batteries, and never
use a lead-acid based charger.
CONTENTS
1. reface----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
2. Safety Notifications-------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
3. How to Operate your Scooter------------------------------------------------------ 6-8
4. Functions (including battery charging)---------------------------------------------- 9-15
5. How to assemble & disassemble the lithium battery-----------------------------16-17
6. Routine Maintenance / Daily Checks / Trouble Shooting-----------------------18-20
7. Controller Error Messages----------------------------------------------------------- 21
8. Scootcase Specification ------------------------------------------------------ ---------22
9. Warranty Declaration----------------------------------------------------------------- 23

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I. Preface：
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•This handbook is for the CareCo Scootcase.
•The following symbols are used in the handbook; we strongly recommend that you
thoroughly review the following notifications of symbols.
Warning: Wrong operation may cause injury or death.
Notification: Wrong operation may damage this product.
Suggestion: lease read and use this handbook to make scooter operation easier.
Warning: To avoid danger, please read the following safety notifications before driving.
2. Safety notifications：
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1. lease check the product for any missing or damaged parts on opening the package.
2. This product is limited for one person only.
3. Always turn the key switch OFF before getting on or off your vehicle.
4. owered vehicles may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is interfering
electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as radio stations, two-way radios and
cellular phones. EMI can damage the control system.
5. Do not zigzag or make turns abruptly to prevent the scooter from tipping over.
6. Always remain seated and keep feet on the footrest while driving to prevent any danger.
7. Do not exceed the maximum weight capacity.
8. Do not drive up or down a very steep hill, please take note of the slope limitation in the
specification.
9. Always obey the local traffic regulations when driving your scooter on the road, please avoid
driving in the rush hour otherwise you may be in danger.
10. Do not drive the scooter in severe weather conditions.
11. Do not drive the scooter on to an escalator.
12. Do not drive the scooter at night.
Note：We are not responsible for damage arising from failure to follow instructions relating
to the product’s use.

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3. How to operate your scooter：
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1. Operation at first time：
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：Please refers to below figures.
Charge batteries immediately after connecting
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Control box：
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Model：Scootcase
Forward/Backward Switch Button
Power
Signal
Horn Button
Key Switch
Lithium battery
cable
Scooter power
plug
Connect the lithium
battery cable to the
scooter power plug
to power the
scooter.

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Operation：
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Flash indicates low battery power：
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Light on
Light off
Key inserted in the keyhole
Key not fully inserted in the keyhol
e
2 seconds
When LED fl
ashes, it means
30% battery power is left and
scooter can run about 1 mile.
Please prepare to charge
batteries.
Please charge batteries when
the power light flashes as it
means the scooter has low
battery power.

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How to use the accelerator (1 ：
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How to use the accelerator (2 ：
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How to use the accelerator (3 ：
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The accelerator
Direction to speed up
Direction to release the accelerator
To speed up the scooter, turn the accelerator in the direction of the green arrow.
To slow down or to stop the scooter, turn the accelerator in the direction of the red
arrow.

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If the black button is
pushed in the handle can
be adjusted to a
convenient position – see
below
4. Functions：
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Tiller adjustment mechanism：
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Tiller folding mechanism：
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Loosen the adjustment mechanism to
alter the tiller to the preferred height,
and then tighten the bolt.
Loosen the adjustment handle
When black
button
protrudes
the handle can be adjusted
(loosen or tighten).
It can be turned to an angle
parallel to the tiller.
T
he tiller be rot
ated to the preferred angle finally
tighten the handle after adjustment.

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How to fold the scooter：
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Release the locking levers and lower the tiller to its lowest height
ull out the safety p
in under the seat
base to lift the chair from the X
structure frame – See below
Adjustable handle position
Adjustable handle position
after it has been adjusted.

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ull up the safety knob situated
in the centre of the frame
Fold down the chair
Slide the scooter frame
together until the safety knob
clicks into position

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Then fold down the tiller and adjust
the locking handle until level

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How to put the scooter into the suitcase：
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Loosen buckles in turn Open the suitcase
Close the suitcase and tighten buckles ress the button
ull out the
handle
ut the scooter into the suitcase

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Other functions：
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Freewheel lever position：
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---- ‘D’ (Drive position
Freewheel lever position：
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---- ‘N’ (Neutral position
Attention: Please
ensure freewheel lever is in
‘D’ position before you start
driving.
When out of battery,
shift the freewheel lever to
‘N’ position to enable the
scooter to be moved freely.

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Warning: To avoid danger please always use the “ORIGINAL
CHARGER” to charge lithium batteries, and never
use a lead-acid based charger.
Battery charging：
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Please charge the battery in the correct procedure and check the voltage to ensure it
is fully charged.
Please do not dismantle or reassemble the charger.
Please charge the scooter in a ventilated place; avoid sunlight, damp conditions and
humidity.
Please do not charge the scooter with the waterproof cover in place.
Do not charge the scooter when indoor/outdoor temperature is below 10° C degree or
more than 30° C to avoid damaging the charger.
Keep away from open flame to avoid fire or explosion.
The battery may produce hydrogen, please charge in a ventilated place and do not
smoke while charging.
Do not pull off the plug or the lead with wet hands to avoid danger.
Please fully charge the battery until the green light appears. Stopping the charge
before it is complete may affect the life of the battery.
Whether the scooter is driven daily or not, please remember to charge the scooter
once a week.
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The charging socket is at the
rear of the scooter
lease insert the charging plug into
the socket when charging
Battery gauge is on the top of rear panel

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Remove or replace the lithium
battery
Detach battery cable and power lead as
shown
Loosen the cable clamp and
remove the battery lead
5. How to remove & replace the lithium battery:
Note！ lease detach
the battery lead from
the power lead on the
scooter

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Warning! The metal
loop must be at the front
edge when fastening the
battery with the battery
straps
Tighten battery straps

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6. Routine Maintenance / Daily Checks / Trouble Shooting
1. Daily check：
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Suggestion： lease check the following items before driving the scooter. If you have any
problem, contact your dealer for a further inspection.
Check Item Contents
Speed Knob •Check the function of speed and rotating adjustment.
Speed lever •Check the function of forward / backward.
•Check if the scooter stops once the lever is released
completely.
Motor •Check for any abnormal sound
•Check the function of electromagnetic brake
Battery Gauge •Check that the function is normal
N (neutral) Mode •ush the electromagnetic brake lever to “N” mode and
check its function.
Horn Button •Check the function of the horn button.
Seat Frame •Check the function is normal or not?
Wheel •Check for any cracks or leaks
Others •If any abnormal noise?
•If any oil leakage from transaxle?
Caution：If you discover any problem, please contact your dealer for repair. Any unauthorized
repair or modification will void the warranty.

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2. Check List：
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Suggestion：To maximize the service life of scooter, please make a through inspection regularly
each half year according to the check list.
Check Item 1st
Month
Sixth
month 1 yr 1.5 yrs
2
yrs
2.5
yrs
3
yrs
Speed lever
(forward/backward)
Function of button and knob
Operation
lug / Charging cable /
Connector
Running status / Sounds
Function of electromagnetic
brake
Motor
Connection cable / lug /
connector
Electromagnetic lever
Transaxle
Oil leakage
Electrode connector
Battery lug / Connection cable /
connector
Function of charging
Charger
lug / Charging cable
Function of adjustable parts
Seat
Tightness of seat post
Tyres Tyre wear
Rim Screws / nut tightness
Loose
Suspension
Suspension wear
Inspected by / Dealer
Inspected Date
Suggestion: Charge your battery regularly even if not in use for a long period of time.

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3. Maintenance：
Battery：lease contact your local authorized dealer for battery replacement.
Fuse security switch：lease contact your authorized dealer for information.
Tyres：The tread wear of tyres is subject to two factors - usage & environmental.
 lease check the depth of tyre pattern or tyre stripe, when the pattern is less than 0.5mm. lease
replace it with a new tyre.
Cleaning：Use a clean cloth with mild soap to remove dirt and oils.
Warning:
(1) Do not spray the tyre vehicle with water. This will damage the electrical parts. Do not use
flammable liquid or wax, as these will damage the finish on the cover.
(2) Turn off the power before maintenance.
Storage：lease follow the instruction to store the vehicle when the vehicle is not in use for long
periods of time.
lease charge the batteries until the LED indicator turns to green.
Ensure the power is off.
Keep the vehicle inside with ventilation - avoid moist environments & direct sunlight.
Charge the vehicle once every month
•Warranty period：
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1. Battery warranty period is within 12 months after purchasing the scooter.
2. Scooter warranty period is within 12 months after purchasing the scooter.
4. Trouble shooting：If the scooter does not operate, please execute the following self-check:
Signal ossible problem Solution
Low battery Charge the battery
ower light flash on
the control panel
Bad connection circuit Check if any cables / leads are loose
Low battery Charge the battery
Will not start up
Speed lever was not released on
start-up.
Release the speed lever completely
and start up again.
Suggestion: If you are unable to find solutions from the suggestions above, please contact your
dealer.