Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Mini Scooter User manual

Mini Scooter
User Manual

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I. PREFACE 3
II. SAFETY NOTICES 4
III. SAFETY GUIDELINES 6
IV. EMI & RFI INFORMATION 13
V. PARTS 14
VI. ASSEMBLY & DISASSEMBLY 16
VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 23
VIII. OPERATION 25
IX. BATTERIES & CHARGING 26
X. INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE 28
XI. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING 32
XII. SPECIFICATIONS 33
XIII. LIMITED WARRANTY 34
XIV. ACCESSORIES 36
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Please read this Owner’s Manual before operang your scooter for the first me.
Improper use or unfamiliarity of the scooter may result in harm, injury, or traffic
accidents.
This Owner’s Manual includes operaon instrucons, assembly instrucons, and best
pracces to ensure maximum use from your scooter.
The symbols used throughout this Owner’s Manual are explained below. Read
carefully, and fully understand the secons marked with these symbols:
WARNING – Improper use could lead to death, serious injury, hazardous
condions, or product malfuncon.
ATTENTION – Improper use could lead to injury and/or damage to your
scooter.
SUGGESTION – Follow these instrucons for best pracces, and to keep
your scooter in prime operang order.
This Owner’s Manual includes a repair maintenance record chart and warranty. Please
keep it in a safe place, or with the scooter.
If someone else uses the scooter, please provide a copy of the Owner’s Manual for
their consideraon.
This Owner’s Manual is composed from the product design and specificaons at the
me of publicaon. As designs change, some illustraons and pictures in the manual
may not correspond to the scooter that you purchased. We reserve the right to make
design modificaons.
This product has been designed to provide a comfortable and secure soluon for
individuals limited to a seated posion who are capable of operang a scooter.
The manufacturer disclaims all responsibilies for any personal injury or property
damage which may occur as a result of improper or unsafe use of this product.
I. PREFACE

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II. SAFETY NOTICES
Á Read and follow the informaon in the owner’s manual.
Á Fully charge the baery aer every trip and prior to using the scooter. If you do not
frequently use the scooter fully charge the baeries every two weeks to prevent
baery failure.
Á If the baery gauge drops to red, charge the scooter as soon as possible.
Completely discharging the baeries may damage the baeries, or shorten the
expected life of the baeries.
Á Baeries contain lead and lead compounds. Wear proper safety are when
handling baeries.
Á Only use sealed lead acid AGM or gel-cell baeries in this product.
Á Keep metal objects away from the baery terminals, or electric shock may occur.
Á Always replace both baeries at the same me for opmum performance.
Á Always make sure the power is turned off when geng on and off of the scooter.
Á Always make sure freewheel levers are in the drive posion before geng on or
off the scooter.
Á Do not put the scooter in freewheel when on an incline or decline.
Á To ensure the user’s familiarity with the scooter’s operaon, pracce driving at low
speeds in a spacious hazard-free area travelling forward, backward, le, right,
decelerang, manoeuvring up inclines, and down inclines.
Á Avoid unnecessary movement of the scooter.
Á Never reach, lean or bend when driving your scooter.

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II. SAFETY NOTICES
Á Avoid exposure to moisture, standing water, rain, snow, ice or salt when possible.
Á Store in a clean and dry condion.
Á Do not drive your scooter at night without proper lighng.
Á Do not remove the an-p wheels.
Á Keep your feet on the foot board at all mes during operaon.
Á Do not stand on the foot board.
Á Keep your hands and feet away from moving parts while driving.
Á Be aware of loose fing clothes that can become caught in the drive wheels.
Á Do not connect an extension cord to the baery charger.
Á Disassembling the controller, motor, or charger by anyone other than an
authorized Drive DeVilbiss service agent is prohibited, and voids any applicable
warranty.
Á Do not take your scooter on roads or highways.
Á Do not operate your scooter when you are red, or aer consuming alcohol.
Á Be cauous when driving your scooter in busy areas or shopping malls.
Á Under no circumstances should the scooter be used as a seat in a motor vehicle.
Á Do not aempt to li your scooter by any parts other than the frame.
Á If you will be seated in your scooter for an extended period of me, power off the
scooter. This will prevent inadvertent movement from unexpected throle contact.

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GENERAL GUIDELINES
Before operang your scooter fully read and understand this Owner’s Manual.
Be sure to follow the setup instrucons prior to using your scooter for the first me.
Users may encounter difficult manoeuvring situaons such as narrow doorways,
travelling up and down ramps, cornering, and travelling on uneven terrain. Be sure to
lower the speed, take your me, and carefully manoeuvre the scooter.
MODIFICATIONS
Do not modify, remove, disable, or add any parts, features, or funcons on your
scooter. Drive DeVilbiss offers a wide variety of accessories for your scooter to help
accommodate your needs.
WARNING – Do not modify your scooter in any way; doing so will void the
warranty.
SAFETY CHECK
ATTENTION – Inspect the following components before each use:
Á Electrical connecons – secure and free from corrosion
Á Freewheel Levers – engaged in drive posion
Á Baeries – fully charged and free from corrosion
If you noce a problem please contact your authorized Drive DeVilbiss Provider for
assistance.
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WEIGHT CAPACITY
This scooter has a maximum weight capacity that should never be exceeded. Please
refer to Secon XII SPECIFICATIONS for this informaon. The maximum weight
capacity includes the user and any accessories.
WARNING – Exceeding the maximum weight capacity will void your
warranty. Drive DeVilbiss will not be held responsible for injuries and/or
damages resulng from failure to observe weight capacies.
WARNING – Do not carry passengers on your scooter. Your scooter is
designed and tested for one user to operate while seated.
INCLINE GUIDELINES
Use cauon when approaching gradients; if necessary lower the speed before
travelling on a slope.
When travelling up an incline try to keep the scooter moving forward. If you must
come to a stop, use cauon and slowly accelerate the scooter forward.
When travelling down an incline lower the speed on your scooter to the slowest
seng, and proceed cauously. If the scooter is travelling down the incline faster than
you expected, slowly release the throle to come to a stop, then slightly push the
throle forward to connue safely down the incline.
WARNING – Never put the scooter in freewheel mode while on an incline.
WARNING – Drive your scooter straight up or down an incline, never
backwards. Errac movements, or back and forth paerns may increase
the chance of pping.
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WARNING – Do not, under any circumstances, travel on a slope greater
than the maximum climbing angle for this scooter. Please refer to Secon
XII SPECIFICATIONS for this informaon. Exceeding the climbing angle
may cause unstable condions.
FREEWHEEL GUIDELINES
Your scooter is equipped with manual freewheel levers to manoeuvre the unit without
power. The manual freewheel levers can be engaged or disengaged.
Disengaged, or “freewheel” mode, releases the locking mechanism on the gearbox
allowing the scooter to roll freely with or without power.
Engaged, or “drive” mode, secures the locking mechanism on the gearbox prevenng
the scooter from rolling freely.
WARNING – Never aempt to personally put your scooter in freewheel
mode while seated in the unit.
WARNING – Never put the scooter in freewheel mode while on an incline.
This may cause uncontrollable movements.
ATTENTION – When your scooter is in freewheel mode you may feel
resistance when manoeuvring; this is normal, and prevents damage to the
gearbox.
ATTENTION – Please refer to Secon V PARTS to locate the freewheel
levers on your scooter.
SUGGESTION – If you hear a “clicking” noise when engaging the throle,
but the scooter will not move – turn off the power, engage the freewheel
lever(s), and turn the power back on to connue.
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BRAKES & STOPPING
Coming to a stop in your scooter can simply be done by releasing the throle. The
throle will automacally return to the centre posion, and the scooter will come to a
stop.
ATTENTION – Quickly moving the throle in the opposite direcon of
travel will cause the scooter to come to an abrupt stop, and if held
connuously in the opposite direcon may cause errac movements if
you are unfamiliar with the controls.
Your scooter is equipped with two types of brake systems:
Á Regenerave brakes – when the throle is returned to the centre posion, or
stop neutral posion, regenerave brakes use electricity to quickly decelerate
the vehicle.
Á Park brakes – once the scooter comes to a complete stop the park brake
acvates automacally locking the drive wheels.
OUTDOOR OPERATION & INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS
While your scooter is purposed for in-home use to assist you in daily living acvies;
Drive DeVilbiss understands there are mes you need to operate the scooter
outdoors, and has designed it to perform superbly on level outdoor surfaces.
ATTENTION – When operang outdoors avoid uneven terrain, so
surfaces, tall grass, loose gravel, loose sand, fresh water, salt water, edges
of streams, lakes or oceans. If you are unsure about a surface, avoid it.
Exposure to inclement weather should always be avoided. If you find yourself caught
in inclement weather while operang your scooter, proceed to the closest shelter
immediately. Completely dry your scooter before operang, charging, or storing.
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STEPS, KERBS & FIXED OBSTACLES
Use extreme cauon when operang your scooter near kerbs, porches, stairs,
escalators, drop-offs, unprotected ledges, and raised areas.
WARNING – Never aempt to navigate your scooter over a fixed obstacle
taller than the maximum ground clearance. Please refer to Secon XII
SPECIFICATIONS for this informaon.
WARNING – Never aempt to navigate your scooter backwards over an
obstacle.
WARNING – Never aempt to operate your scooter on steps or
escalators.
ATTENTION – Refer to the following guidelines and diagrams when
travelling over a fixed obstacle lower than the maximum ground
clearance of your scooter:
To manoeuvre up a fixed obstacle – Approach slowly, and make sure the front of the
scooter is perpendicular to the obstacle. Increase the forward speed unl the scooter
has cleared the obstacle, and then you may reduce the speed or return the throle to
neutral.
To manoeuvre down a fixed obstacle – Approach slowly, and make sure the front of the
scooter is perpendicular to the obstacle. Reduce the forward speed just before the
front wheels come in contact with the obstacle, and remain at the reduced speed unl
scooter has cleared the obstacle, and then you may increase the forward speed.
CORRECT
APPROACH:
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TRANSPORTING YOUR SCOOTER
When transporng your scooter by vehicle it should be securely stowed in the back of
a van, truck, or trunk of a car. Adjustable parts should be removed or properly secured
during transport.
WARNING – Do not sit in your scooter while in a moving vehicle.
POSITIONING BELT (OPTIONAL)
A safety belt may be included with your scooter. Your authorized Drive DeVilbiss
Provider, assisve technology therapist, or healthcare professional are responsible for
determining your requirement for a safety belt to operate your scooter safely. Once
determined, securely fasten the safety belt.
WARNING – The safety belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a
motor vehicle, or any other transportaon device.
TRANSFERS
Always have an aendant present while transferring in and out of your scooter.
ATTENTION – To reduce the possibility of an injury; perform transfers
aer the following steps are followed:
Safely reduce the distance between your scooter and the object you are transferring
onto, ensure your scooter is not in freewheel mode, turn the power off, and flip up or
remove the armrests.
WARNING – Posion yourself as far back possible before transferring, and
never place your weight or downward force on adjustable parts.
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PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS, Rx DRUGS, ALCOHOL & SMOKING
You must exercise awareness, cauon, care, and common sense when operang your
scooter. Always keep in mind your own limitaons, and substance use when operang
your scooter.
WARNING – Never use your scooter while under the influence of alcohol
or mind altering substances.
WARNING – Never smoke while seated in your scooter. Damaged or worn
upholstery increases the risk of fire hazard, and should be replaced
immediately.
ATTENTION – Be aware of your own physical limitaons when
familiarizing yourself with the scooter.
ATTENTION – Be aware of precauons, warnings, and safety issues when
taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs while operang your scooter.
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Electromagnec interference (EMI) tests have shown to produce adverse effects on
the performance and control of electrically powered mobility devices.
EMI can be produced from different sources such as cellular phones, two-way radios,
radio staons, television staons, amateur radio transmiers (HAM), wireless
computer links, microwave signals, paging transmiers, and transceivers used by
emergency vehicles.
The EMI waves can cause unintenonal movement of the scooter, or damage to the
controller. Every electrical powered mobility device has a resistance to EMI. The
higher the resistance level the greater the protecon. The intensity of the interference
can be measured in volts per meter, V/m.
At this me, current technology is capable of achieving an immunity level of 20 V/m,
which provides protecon from more common sources of EMI. Your scooter, with no
modificaons, has an immunity level over 20 V/m.
EMI becomes more intense as you move closer to the source. The EMI produced from
hand-held radios are of special concern. It is possible to unintenonally bring high
levels of EMI very close to the scooter’s control system, effecng your movement and
braking. The warnings listed below are recommended to prevent possible interference
with the control system of your scooter.
WARNING – Do not operate hand-held transceivers such as CB (cizens
band) radios, or turn on personal communicaon devices, such as cellular
phones, while the scooter is powered on.
WARNING – Be aware of nearby transmiers, such as radio or television
staons, and avoid close proximity.
WARNING – If you experience unintended movement or brake release
occurs, power off as soon as it is safe. Please report EMI incidents to Drive
DeVilbiss .
IV. EMI INFORMATION

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Please refer to the diagram below to idenfy your scooter parts. Familiarize yourself
with the terminology to beer understand part references throughout the Owner’s
Manual.
1. Seat Back
2. Armrests
3. Seat Base
4. Control Panel
5. Basket
6. Tiller Adjustment Knob
7. Front Wheel Lock
8. Seat Post
9. Baery Cover
10. Charge Port
11. Circuit Breaker
12. Footboard
13. Accessory Post
14. Freewheel Lever
15. An-p Wheels
V. PARTS

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Please refer to the diagram below to idenfy your scooter control panel and its
funcons. Familiarize yourself with the terminology to beer understand references
throughout the Owner’s Manual.
1. Baery Indicator
2. Speed Dial
3. Throle
4. Key Switch
5. Key
6. Diagnosc Light
V. PARTS

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Your scooter requires assembly prior to inial use. Please be sure to follow these steps
to properly set up your scooter.
Step 1:
Remove the baery cover by liing up
on the le and right side of the cover
simultaneously.
Step 2:
Connect the baeries by inserng the
wire harness lead from the baeries into
the base of the scooter.
Step 3:
Insert the seat post into the base of the
scooter. Secure ghtly with the provided
nut and bolt at the desired height.
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Step 4:
Place the baery cover removed in Step
1 onto the base of the scooter.
Step 5:
Place the seat onto the seat post facing
the front of the scooter, and secure
ghtly with the provided star knob.
Step 6:
Insert the armrests into the aachment
points in the seat frame so that the
armrests face forward. Secure the
armrests in place with the provided star
knobs at the desired width.
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Step 7:
Aach the front basket by aligning the
bracket on the ller with the mounng
holes on the basket, and then push down
to secure in place.
Step 8:
Fully charge the scooter by inserng the
round charger connector into the baery
charging terminal at the base of the
scooter, and then insert the mains plug
into a standard electrical outlet.

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VIII. ASSEMBLY & DISASSEMBLY
Your transport scooter can be disassembled into five secons without tools: the seat,
basket, baery pack, front secon and rear secon. Please be sure to follow these
steps to properly assemble and disassemble your scooter.
Step 1:
Loosen the knob securing the seat to the
seat post, and remove the seat.
Step 2:
Remove the rear cover over the
baeries, and remove the baery pack
by disconnecng the harness at the base
of the scooter and then liing up on the
baery pack.
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Step 3:
Disconnect the harness connecng the
front and rear connecons at the base of
the scooter.
Step 4:
Pull up on the connecng handle to split
the front and rear secon of the base.