ForU Super 6 User manual

OPERATING
MANUAL
Super 6 ForU

Introduction
With the Super 6 ForU , you have now purchased a product which has
been manufactured in accordance with the newest technical capabilities and
based on the highest operating comfort.
We have placed great value on the simplest possible operation and
long service life in both construction and material selection.
A large varietyof useful accessories rounds off our range in addition to the
ForU scooter.
This Operating Manual assumes that the suitability of the user for
scooter usage has been discussed with a doctor, therapist and/or
dealerbeforeoperation.
The operating manual will help you get to know the function of our
ForU scooter and, in addition, describes
•operation
• care and maintenance
•repair
The manual has been drawn up using information available at the time of
printing with regard to construction and operation of the scooter.
We reserve the right to make changes due to technical improvements.
If you have any other questions about this scooter please contact
your retailer or supplier.
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Contents
1.0 Safety instructions........................................................ 5
1.1 Symbols used ............................................................. 5
1.2 Intended use .............................................................. 5
1.3 General Information .................................................... 6
1.4 Safety when driving..................................................... 7
1.5 Safety during transport, assembly and maintenance........ 8
1.6 Safety when handling batteries..................................... 9
1.7 Safety - information about electronics............................ 9
2.0 Versions........................................................................10
3.0 Extent of delivery..........................................................10
4.0 Components.................................................................. 11
4.1 The ForU...................................................................11
4.2 The dashboard - displays and controls ..........................11
5.0 Brief instructions ..........................................................12
5.1 Driving the ForU.........................................................12
5.2 Transporting the ForU .................................................14
6.0 Setting up the ForU....................................................... 16
6.1 Adjusting the seat height ............................................16
6.2 Adjusting the seat position ..........................................19
6.2.1 Adjusting the distance between seat and tiller.............19
6.2.2 Adjusting the armrest width......................................19
6.3 Adjusting the tiller angle.............................................20
7.0 Information about safe ForU.driving ............................21
7.1 Driving up inclines and down slopes .............................22
7.2 Overcoming obstacles.................................................23
7.2.1 Driving Information – Overcoming kerbs ....................24
7.3 Overload protection - motor protection .........................25
7.4 Battery charging state = driving range..........................26
7.4.1 Battery charging state..............................................26
7.4.2 Driving range..........................................................27
7.4.3 Overdischarge protection - battery protection .............27
8.0 Driving the ForU ........................................................... 28
8.1 Getting on and off ......................................................28
8.2 Turning the seat.........................................................30
8.3 Switching the ForU. On ...............................................30
8.3.1 Operation indicator and fault display..........................30
8.4 Adjusting the speed....................................................31
8.5 Before driving............................................................31
8.6 Driving..................................................................... 32
8.7 Using the motor brake ................................................32
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Contents
8.8 Using the horn .........................................................33
8.9 Switching off / parking the ForU .................................33
9.0 Pushing the ForU.........................................................34
10.0 Attaching the shopping basket...................................34
11.0 Charging the batteries................................................35
11.1 Charging the batteries.............................................36
11.1.1 Charging the batteries in the ForU via the tiller
(22 Ah)..............................................................36
11.1.2 LED information at battery charger during charging..37
11.2 After charging ........................................................37
12.0 Things to know...........................................................38
12.1 The battery charger - functioning principle.................38
12.2 The Batteries..........................................................38
12.2.1 What are batteries for cyclic use?...........................39
12.2.2 When do the batteries achieve their maximum
performance? .....................................................39
12.2.3 How do I make sure the batteries achieve their
best service life?................................................39
12.3 Anti tipping wheels..................................................39
12.4 Wheels and tyres ....................................................39
12.5 The drive unit.........................................................40
12.6 The working principle ..............................................40
12.7 The control unit ......................................................40
12.8 The auto switch-off .................................................41
12.9 Brakes on the ForU..................................................41
12.10 Driver´s licence ....................................................41
12.11 Insurance.............................................................41
12.12 Approval for road traffic use ...................................42
13.0 Transporting the ForU ................................................43
13.1 Transport information ..............................................43
13.2 Transporting the complete scooter.............................43
13.3 Preparation for transport - separating components......43
13.3.1 Working step summary .........................................44
13.3.2 Removing the seat and rear panelling .....................44
13.3.3 Removing the battery case....................................44
13.3.4 Folding the tiller down ..........................................45
13.3.5 Disengaging the drive unit from the chassis.............45
13.3.6 Installing step in the reverse order of removal .........45
14.0 Cleaning......................................................................46
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Contents
15.0 Maintenance and Inspection ...................................... 47
15.1 Daily maintenance before start of journey..................47
15.2 Annual inspection - inspection timetable ....................48
16.0 Troubleshooting ......................................................... 51
16.1 Before troubleshooting ............................................51
16.2 Troubleshooting ......................................................52
16.3 Operation indicator blink codes.................................54
16.3.1 Blink speed..........................................................54
17.0 Repairs .......................................................................55
17.1 Information about safety at work..............................55
17.2 Tools .....................................................................55
17.3 Wheels - removal and replacement ...........................56
17.4 Replacing the wheel ................................................59
17.5 Fuses ....................................................................60
17.6 Batteries................................................................61
17.6.1 Disposal of used or damaged batteries....................61
17.6.2 Refitting battery cables .........................................62
18.0 Temporary storage..................................................... 63
19.1 Specifications .............................................................64
19.1.1 General data........................................................64
19.2 Torque for fixing screws...........................................65
19.3 Disposing of the scooter...........................................65
20.0 Warranty information.................................................66
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Safety instructions
1.0 Safety instructions
1.1 Symbols used
This instruction manual contains the following symbols which are used
to highlight special hazards in dealing with the product or information for
simplifying the handling.
NO
Symbol
mean
1
SERIAL NUMBER
2
DATE OF MANUFACTURE
3
MANUFACTURER
4
Direct current 24V
5
Protective earth (ground)
6
Caution
In case of application as a safety sign, the rules
according to ISO 3864-1 are to be adhered to. See
safety sign ISO 7010-W001.
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Security certificate symbol
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The presence of this symbol indicates that the
material used for the manufacture of specfic type of
medical device, contains several phthalates
mentioned with the symbol(DHEP,and/or DBP and/or
BBP)
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The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates
that the product (electrical and electronic equipment)
should not be placed in municipal waste.
Please check local regulations for disposal of
electronic products.
1.2 Intended use
The KYMCO Healthcare scooter is constructed for use both indoors (Suggest
general use - indoors) and outdoors .
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Safety instructions
It is intended to increase the mobility of persons who are both
physically and mentally capable of assessing any driving situations
correctly and reacting correspondingly to them at any time.
The Super 6 models are classified as an “invalid carriage” for use
indoors, on pavements, footpaths, pedestrian zones and areas free from
motor traffic.
They must not be driven on public roads with the exception of crossing
or when no pavements are available.
1.3 General Information
Read the entire operating manual thoroughly before using the
Super 6 ForU!
Ensure that:
•The operating manual is read by all people who drive, care for and service
the scooter.
•All persons who drive, care for, service or repair the scooter have access
to the operating manual at any time.
Any damages resulting from nonobservance of this operating manual are
excluded from the guarantee.
Risk of accidents!
• Do NOT use the scooter if your driving capability is impaired
throughconsumption of
medicine or alcohol.
• Only
use the scooter for its correct intended use.
• Only use the scooter when it is in perfect working order.
• If
any breakdowns occur , stop using the scooter immediately and
secure it against unauthorizeduse.
• It
is imperative that you always rectify any faults which could
influence the function and safety of the scooter immediatel
y .
• Observe
maximum loading = see Specifications
• O
nly use accessories and spare parts authorized by
KYMCO Healthcare UK Limited.
• The scooter
is only authorized for transport of one person.
•
Do not carry out any seat adjustments while driving.
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Safety instructions
Tipping hazard!
• Do not adjust the seat if the scooter is standing on an incline.
•
Do not lean out over the armrest to the sides or over the
bac krest to the rear .
1.4 Safety when driving
Risk of accidents!
• Check correct functioning of the brakes before every journey.
•
Check the tyre air pressure regular ly.
• Always
use the seat belts when driving.
•
Do not switch the scooter off while driving.
•
Do not drive up or down gradients which are too steep, over
obstacles
on gradients or up anddownramps.
Observe
maximum climb angle = see Specifications
• Only
drive throughrestricted widths, around bends,inclines and
ramps with reduced suitable speed.
• Only drive up or down inclines when the backresthas been
adjusted to
ver tical.
• Don´t
drive too close to open waters.
Tipping hazard!
• Do not carry out any seat adjustments while driving.
• Only drive over obstacles and up kerbstones at the lowest point
and at right angles.
• Avoidsudden changes of direction andspeed.
• Avoid steep gradients where there is a danger of skidding
(ice, snow, wet surfaces etc.).
• Avoid loose surfaces whose characteristics you are not able to
assess (woodlands, turf, beaches, gravel etc.)
• Always drive straight up and down gradients - do not drive in
zigzags.
• Do not turn around on inclines.
• Do not drive down steps.
• Do not drive backwards down gradients,stairs or kerbstones, or
over obstacles.
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Safety instructions
Danger due to unintentional movement!
• Always turn the scooter off using the keyswitch if you:
- want to get on or off
- intend to stop for long periods
- are putting the scooter a way.
1.5 Safety during transport, assembly and maintenance
If the scooter is transported in the vehicle when fully
assembled:
-no persons may sit on the scooter during loading!
-no persons maysit on the scooter during transport!
Clamping and crushing hazard!
Increased hazards due to clamping or crushing result due to the high
componentweight(suchasbatteries) duringpreparation
for transportand maintenance work.
• Always
carry out any work to be done with great care.
• Always try to get
help from a second person, especially when
sto
wing par ts f or tr anspor t.
• Only carry out any work described if you are used to working with
thetools required.
• Only
carry out work using suitable too
Injury hazard due to improper assembly!
• Ensure that all components in the Scooter have been correctly
assembled.
• After
assembly , check that all locking devices are holding correctly.
Accidenthazardduetoincorrectlyboltedconnections!
• If bolted connections have self-locking nuts, ensure that
these
are replaced when reassembling.
•
Do not replace self-locking nuts with normal nuts.
• If bolted connections
have lock washers, check lock
washers when reassemb lingandreplaceif necessary.
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Safety instructions
1.6 Safety when handling batteries
Fire hazard!
• Do not cover the battery charger and ventilation slot while
charging batteries.
• Only
use the battery charger in well-ventilated areas.
Risk of accidents!
• Only use the original batterycharger(included in delivery).
• Let
your dealer replace your battery.
• Only
use batteries as detailed in the chapter entitled
“Specifications”.
• Observe
warning informationgiven bythe battery
manu facturer.
• Batter
ies are e xtremely hea vy.
Burn hazard due to damaged batteries!
Batteries discharging acid can lead to serious burns.
•
Do not touch damaged batterieswithyourbarehands. Use
rubber gloves!
• If
acid should contact your skin, wash the affected area
immediately with plenty of
w ater and contact a doctor.
• If
acid should come in contact with your eyes, rinse them out
immediately with lots of
w ater and visit a doctor.
• Always change any clothing soiled with battery acid
immediatel
y .
1.7 Safety - information about electronics
Accident hazard due to failures!
Radio, television, radio transmission devices and mobile phones
produceelectromagneticfields.Thesecan negativelyinfluence the
scooter electronics functions.
•
Do not drive close to strong radio or television transmitters
(transmittermasts).
• Switch the scooter off if
you are using your mobile phone.
Interference caused to other devices!
The scooter produces an electromagneticfield which can
negatively affect functioning of electrical devices such as
medicinaldevices,radio receivers or mobile telephones within the
vicinity.
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