FREERIDER FR168-3P Operator's manual

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Please readand follow all instructions in this Users
Instruction Manual before attempting to operate your
Scooter for the first time. If there is anything in this manual
that you do not understand, or if you require additional
assistance for setting it up, contact your A u thorised
F r eerider Agent.
Using your F reerider product safely depends upon your
diligence in following the warnings, cautions and instructions in
this manual. Using your Scooter safely also depends upon
your good judgement and/or common sense,
as well as that of your Provider , Carer or Health Professional.
Always think safety!
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Introduction .................................................. 2
Product description ........................................... 3
P urpose of your Scooter .................. …………….. .......... 4
R u les for safe use ............................................. 4
Getting to know your Scooter ................................... 5
Operating your Scooter ...................... ............... 6
F r eewheeling your Scooter ..................................... 9
Safety instructions and warnings .............................. 10
Safety instruction labels ...................................... 13
Learning to get about ........................................ 14
Dismantling your
Scooter
for journeys away .................... 16
R e-assembling your Scooter ................................. 19
Battery and batter y charging ................................. 20
Care and maintenance ....................................... 25
Basic fault finding ............................................ 29
T echnical specification ....................................... 33
Cir cuit diagrams ............................................. 35
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dvisor y safety notice ....................................... 36
Scooter spare parts ......................................... 36
Optional accessories ......................................... 37
Guarantee terms ............................................. 38
Ser vice histor y .............................................. 39
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Congratulations on the pur chase of your F reerider FR168-
3P/4P
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Please read this User Instruction Manual carefully before
you
attempt to operate your Scooter . Y our User
Instruction Manual
will assist you to get the most fr om your
machine.
This manual contains important information regar ding the
safe operation and maintenance of your Richmond Scooter .
Before beginning to use your Scooter , mak e sure you
completely
read and understand all instructions thor oughly .
If you have any queries concerning operation or
maintenance, consult your authorised F reerider dealer .
Please k eep in mind that the operator of the Scooter is
responsible for accidents or hazar ds occuring to other people or
their property .
Y our Scooter has numerous features not found on other
power Scooters. W ith proper care and maintenance, you will
enjoy many years of dependable service.
Y our Scooter needs to receive maintenance at regular intervals
and
should be inspected frequently for pr oper mechanical
operation. T r ouble shooting guidelines, methods of detecting
improper operation and making minor adjustments are
included in this manual.
F ollow all recommendations to obtain tr ouble free, safe and
enjoyable
operation of your F reerider Scooter .
Please remember that when it comes to service and repairs, your
authorised F reerider dealer knows your F reerider Scooter best.
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2.
Console
3. Charging sock et
4. R emovable bask et
5. F ront light
6. F ront bumper
7. Amber side reflectors
8. Floor mat
9. Alloy wheels with grey tyres
10. R ear lights
11. A djustable seat
12. R ear bumper
13. Speed control lever
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The three/ four wheeled Scooter supplied has fitted as
standar d the following features:
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R ear -wheel drive via sealed drive axle
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26 A/H sealed non-maintenance lead-acid batteries
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A u tomatic charging system.
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Seat with folding backrest, height adjustment , adjustable
width arm-rests, rotates and adjustable for wards /
backwar ds.
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A multi-positional handlebar for greater comfort
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A simple ‘ w ig-wag’ type control lever situated on the
handlebar , controls speed, braking and direction
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Steering is controlled by a handlebar attached to a linkage
system which
turns the two front wheels.
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T wo independent braking systems
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‘State of the art’ micro -controller electronics ensures a
smooth , comfortable and safe drive on most surfaces and
gradients.
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F ront and rear lights.
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T wo piece steel chassis for ease of transporting.
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Y our Scooter can be dismantled into separate components
without the use of tools for ease of transporting. However ,
your Scooter is not designed to transport the user in a
moving vehicle ; for advice on transporting consult your
selling agent or the F r eerider Customer Ser vice Department
on [phone]
The pr oduct should be serviced as recommended by an
appr oved F r eerider distributor in or der to ensure safe,
reliable operation. F or details and list of optionsavailable
for users, refer to the accessories section of this manual.
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Y our Freerider Scooter is suitable for
persons who require independent mobility
combined with comfort, manouevreability ,
reliability and a product that needs a
minimal amount of maintenance.
The
intended user should possess some degree of ability with
the use of both arms andhands, reasonable balance and
eyesight, and
a degree of spatial awareness. The user should
have received training in the use of the product, preferably in
their
normal environment. The maximum user weight for the
Scooter
can be found in the rear of this manual, under
‘ Technical Specification ’ .
Y our Scooter is suitable for use indoors in shopping malls or
precincts for e xample, or outdoors on dr y , smooth level
surfaces. It climbs slopes safely up to 12° and obstacles up to
5cm (2”). Y our Scooter should not be used in tor rential rain or
snow , on loose slipper y surfaces and slopes or on wet grass
etc., which could become a danger to the rider .
P assengers must not be carried. Excess baggage outside of
the
seating area can affect stability .
Y our Scooter is a ‘Class 2’ (B) vehicle and designed for
pavement use only . The Scooter must only be used on the
r oad with caution if a pavement is not available. It is
designed for a single occupant who experiences difficulty or
discomfort when walking for pr olonged periods, but has the
use of both legs and the physical, visual and cognitive
ability to operate the Scooter safely .
Do not drive your Richmond if you are under the influence of
alcohol,
drugs or medication that may affect your ability .
If in doubt consult your doctor .
As a pavement user you should familiarise yourself with the
current
editions of the Highway Code.
DEFINITION
Electricallypowered scooter are classified in the following
categories :
Class 2 as defined in “ The use of invalid car riages on the
Highways R e gulations 1988”. A scooter type invalid carriage
designed
for the use on the footway , with maximum speed up to
4 M. P .H.
Class ‘B ’, as defined in The European Standar d EN12184 :
1999. A scooter sufficiently compact and manoeuvrable for
some indoor environments and capable of travelling over longer
distances and negotiating outdoor obstacles.
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Thesesymbols below are used in this owners manual to
identify warnings and cautions. It is very important for
you to read and understand them.
Warning:
F ailure to note the warnings in this
users manual may result in personal injury
Caution:
F ailure to observe the cautions in this
users manual may result in damage to your Scooter .
Y our Scooter is a powerful machine, for your safety and the
safety of bystanders, please read all of the instructions in this
manual before operating your Scooter , they have been prepared
from years of e xperience with this type of equpiment. F ollow
notes carefully to ensure safety at all times.
Always mak e certain your machine is
in full working or der before staring
your journe y .
1. Do not ride your Scooter without reading this
instruction manual. Also read all of the safety
instructions and warnings starting on page 10 of this
manual.
2. Only drive your Scooter if your health condition will
allow you to be safe.
3. Do not e x ceed the maximum safe gradient outlined for
your vehicle (see Technical Specification, page 33).
Warning: Always have the anti-tipping wheels fitted when
outdoors or on ramps indoors (see page 16).
4.
Do not car r y passengers or e x ceed the maximum
car
r ying weight. (See Technical Specifications page 33).
5.
Do not mount or dismount your Scooter unless it is
switched
off with the freewheel device fully engaged.
6. Do not switch your Scooter ‘ o n ’ with the
for ward/reverse lever depressed.
7. Do not mount or dismount your Scooter unless the
speed adjustment dial is set to minimum.
8. Do not reverse your Scooter onto uneven inclines or
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9. Do not drive your Scooter in a confined space unless
the speed adjustment dial is set low .
10.
Do not turn suddenly at full speed, especially on uneven
or sloping ground.
11. Do not drive your Scooter where you cannot safely or
legally walk. Obey the Highway Code.
12. Do not drive your Scooter unless the seat is lock ed
into the driving position.
13. Do not drive your Scooter with the handlebar
adjustment lock, in the unlock ed position.
14. Do not drive your Scooter over deep, soft ter r ain (eg.
soft earth, deep grass, loose gravel, snow).
15. Do not drive when under the influence of alcohol or
certain drugs which may impair your safety .
16.
A void climbing or descending high k erbs, you may
ground your chassis and fall over .
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Always approach obstacles “straight on ” and at slow
speed.
18. Always stop fully before changing direction (for war d or
reverse).
19. Always k eep your feet on the vehicle when driving.
20. Always proceed carefully while riding, especially as you
approach the downgrade of a ramp.
21. Always avoid uneven surfaces.
22. Always consult your physician or a therapist if in doubt
about your ability to operate a Scooter .
23.
T ransport - Do not sit on your Scooter while it is
in a moving vehicle. Always strap down your
Richmond then transfer to the vehicle seat.
24. The batteries fitted to your Richmond are maintenance
free and do not require topping up with distilled water .
Do not attempt to remove the safety valves situated
in the top of the battery . F ailure to observe this
warning
will invalidate your battery guarantee.
25. Do not drive your Scooter through deep water or
clean with a high pressure hose.
26. Do not drive your Scooter through sea sand or sea
water , this is very cor rosive. Always wash salt splashing
from the metal parts of your Scooter with hot soapy
water
as soon as possible.
Please remember you are a motorised pedestrian and
must
observe all rules and regulations of other
pedestrians wherever possible. Y our Scooter has not
been designed for use on normal r oads, except for
cr ossing between pavements and where a pavement is
not available.
Please have a safe journey
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FR168-3P/4P
Y our Scooter is delivered in a strong tri-wall
carton. Whenunpacking the carton, first remove all of the
sharp metal staples which are located in the top. Carefully
dispose
of the staples to avoid injur y . R emove all packing
materials, avoid using sharp instruments as this may damage
the Scooter . Carefully remove the Scooter from the carton; to
minimise damage to the Scooter and the operator , two people
should
be used for this operation.
Safely dispose of all packaging materials, your local waste
disposal authority can advise you on this procedure.
Y our Scooter is delivered fully assembled, fitting the two
batteries and the seat assembly together with some
minor adjustments are detailed on the following pages, under
‘ Operating your FR168-3P/4P ’. A full technical
specification for your Scooter can be found at the rear of
this manual.
A great deal of thought and consultation has gone into the
design of your state- of-the-art, life-changing Scooter . Y our
Scooter will help to increase your mobility and therefore
give you more time andenergy to enjoy life.
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vehicle which will allow you to negotiate obstacles found in
confined shopping areas. This is just one of the features you
will
find on your Scooter .
Others are:
COMFOR T - The contoured seat helps cushion you from the
vibrations of a journey , giving you maximum comfort. A fully
proportional speed-controller with a speed restriction facility
allows you a smooth jerk-free ride. A u tomatic braking gives
you that added peace of mind.
VERSA TILITY - The removable fold down seat, together with
a facility to fully lower the steering handlebar , allows your
Richmond to be easily transported in an average saloon or
hatchback car for those days when you travel further afield.
SER VICE - Y our F r eerider Scooter has been designed to be
service
friendly . Sealed batteries which are virtually
maintenance-free will give your Scooter the power it
requires. Should you need to tak e your batteries on an
air c raft, then you can have peace of mind because the
batteries
are totally spill-free. (Please consult your car rier
for details).
SAFETY - The advanced speed controller has been designed
with e x tensive self-checking cir cuits to give you the maximum
‘state- of-the-art’ safety technology . F ully automatic braking
gives the driver confidence in any environment. The on/off k e y
can be removed for added security and safety , this disables
the electronic drive circuitr y , and your Scooter cannot
therefore
be easily driven away by any other person.
CA UTION - Do not switch ‘ off ’ the on/off power k e y when
you are moving; this will automaticallyapply the motor
parking brak e suddenly and could place you in a dangerous
situation. Y our Scooter is fitted with anti-tipping wheels. Do
not remove these anti-tipping wheels , they are an
important part of the Scooter design provided specifically
for your safety . They help protect against backwards tipping
on
e x cessively sharp inclines.
CHARGING - Y our Scooter is fitted with a batter y level
indicator . Charging is straight for war d. Y our charger is fully
automatic and will reduce to a top-up charge mode when the
re-charge cycle is complete. (See Batteries and Battery
Charging
section of this manual).
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Before setting out on your FR168-3P/4P you need to
mak e sure that your seat is in the cor rect driving position.
Y our F reerider distributor will set the seat to the cor rect height
for your individual needs (note: see warnings on page 7)
The seat has five basic adjustments to assist your comfort.
1. Seat L o ck L ever: (Fig 1). This allows the seat to swivel
through 360° and lock in a convenient position. The
locking lever is located under the left side of the seat. NB: It
can be re-located on the right side for your convenience.
P ull up fully to release the seat allowing rotation. R elease
lever to lock the seat into the desired position.
Warning: When driving, the seat should be lock ed in the
straight
ahead position.
Caution: The seat locking lever must be lifted up fully
when
r otating the seat, failure to observe this may
result
in unnecessary wear of the seat post.
Removing seat fr om Scooter: The seat mounting post is
designed with a special safety lifting point, this will
prevent the seat fr om inadvertently dismounting itself in
the
case of an accidental upset of the Scooter . The seat
can
only be demounted by turning the seat 90° to the
right
or left fr om the forwar d driving position.
2. Armrest Width A djustment: On each side at the rear of the
seat you will find a large black knob (Fig 2). By simply
loosening
this knob you are able to slide the armrests in or
out to whatever width you desire. R e-tighten the knobs fully .
Y ou may need a friend to assist you with this initial setting
up operation. This may e xtend the width of your Scooter .
Caution: The backrest of your seat will not fully fold
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for wards if the armrests are positioned too closely towar ds
one another .
Warning: Do not drive your Richmond with the arms
removed or in the raised position.
3. Armrest Angle A djustment: (Fig 3). The armrest angle can
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adjustments to the armrest angle you will need two 13mm
spanners (not provided). Lift the arm upwar ds, you will note
the adjusting bolt. F irst loosen the locking nut, rotate the bolt
in or out until the required angle is found, lower the arm and
check
the angle for comfort; re-adjust as necessar y . F inally
tighten the locking
nut.
Warning: When lowering the arm mak e certain clothing or
fingers are not positioned under it.
4. Seat Slide A djustment: (Fig 4). Located on the right front
side of the seat. This lever allows you to adjust your seat
for wards and backwards when sitting on the seat. Simply pull
up the lever and move in the desired position backwards by
pushing
or for war d by hitching. As soon as the lever is
released,
the seat will lock into the new position.
Caution: Test that the seat has fully lock ed by hitching
backwards and for war ds.
Warning: Do not car r y out this operation when your Scooter
is moving, first stop apply the brak es and then car r y out the
seat positioning.
SCOOTER SEA T : (Fig 5).
The seat as fitted to your Richmond Scooter , has a fold down
backrest.
The seat has two height positions. Y our F reerider
distributor will position the seat to allow you the most
comfortable
driving position.
5. Seat Height A djustment: Y ou may need to alter the seat
height setting at a later date, please follow these instructions.
1. R emove your seat from the Scooter by lifting the seat
locking lever and lifting the seat clear of the vehicle (see
F ig 1). Note your seat for safety reasons can only be
removed when it is turned 90˚ to the right or left from
the straight ahead driving position. Please tak e care when
lifting heavy weights. Place your seat on a soft clean work
area.
2. W ith the aid of a 17mm spanner (not supplied) loosen
the
10mm seat clamp fixing bolt (see F ig 6).
3.
R emove the 10mm fixing bolt and reposition the bolt into
one of the two preferred location holes of the seat
mounting tube (see F ig 6).
4.
R e -tighten the 10mm fixing bolt. R efit the seat onto your
Scooter .
Warning: Do not have the seat set too high, you must be
able to place both feet firmly on the Scooter ’s floor area.
Stability will be reduced the higher your seat is set on
the handlebar from a lock ed position pull the black lever
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the mounting tube. Always tak e great care when
cornering, lean into the corner to achieve the best
stability fr om your Scooter .
HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENT
The handlebar of your Scooter is designed to allow you to
position it in a comfortable driving position. It can be lock ed into
numerous positions or unlock ed to move freely for
transportation.
The handlebar lock is operated by a black lever positioned on the
right hand side of the handlebar (see F ig 7, page 8). T o release
upwar ds, the handlebar will now move freely , but under mild
tension.
T o lock the handlebar into a comfortable driving position, simply
push the black lever downwar ds until the handlebar is lock ed
firmly into position.
W i th the combination of the seat slide and height adjustment
together
with the handlebar movement, you should find a suitably
comfortable
driving position.
Warning: Always mak e certain the handlebar locking lever is fully
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support plates before driving your Scooter . T o mak e service
adjustment of this part, refer to the Care and Maintenance
section
of this manual.
CONTROL FEATURES
Y our controls are located on the handlebar console (see F ig 8)
they are:
1. Speed A djustment Dial: This allows you to pre-select your
desired top speed. The dial is proportional to speed and can
be set anywhere between minimum (‘min ’) and maximum
(‘max’) increments. T urn the dial knob anti-clockwise to
minimum for a very gentle operation, and clockwise towar ds
maximum
to increase your speed. NOTE: When attempting
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to climb obstacles, you will need to set the dial to a high
setting. R emember the higher position you set your speed
dial to, the faster your Scooter will travel.
2. Horn Buttons: (yellow). Sounds a polite warning signal.
3. On- Off P ower Switch: Located at the lower right side of the
control console. Insert the k ey and turn clockwise. Y ou will
note
after a second the needle on the batter y state indicator
moves towar ds the green sector and the green status light
illuminates. Y our Scooter is now ready to drive. T o switch
off your machine turn the k ey anti-clockwise. R emove the k e y
when
your vehicle is left unattended. Do not attach heavy
additional k eys to your k ey ring, the weight can damage the
switch
unit.
Caution: Do Not switch to ‘ off ’ when your Richmond is
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moving. F ailure to obser ve this warning will result in the motor
brak e being applied suddenly and placing you in a dangerous
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situation.
Y ou should only switch ‘off ’ when in motion in the case of an
emergency . Continual use in this mode may cause undue
stress to the drive system and damage the main electronic
speed control unit.
Be extremely cautious on slopes. Sit upright in your seat or
your machine could become less stable.
Sleep T ime: When you rest your Freerider Scooter with the
electronics
switched ‘ o n ’ you are using valuable batter y power .
Y our Freerider Scooter will automatically go into a sleep mode to
preser ve batter y energy after appro ximately 15 minutes, this is
indicated by three ‘beeps’, green status light goes off . T o start
your Scooter again simply switch the k ey switch to ‘ off ’ and back
to ‘ o n ’ again, your Scooter is now ready to go.
4. Status Light: When you turn your Freerider Scooter on,
the green light on your console will illuminate at a constant
rate.
The status light is connected to a very sophisticated
diagnostic
system which can identif y faults which could occur
on the main speed control system or some other part of
your Scooter ’s electronic drive system. F or instance if your
batteries run low in power , the status light will flash slowly at
one flash a second; this indicates your batteries need
recharging.
If you notice the status light flashing at two flashes per second,
you are being notified that the batter y voltage is too low and you
must stop using your Scooter at the earliest opportunity . Y our
status light has nine similar flashing diagnostic signals, reference
to these diagnostic codes is found under ‘F ault F inding’ at the
rear
of this manual.
5. Battery Condition Indicator: Located at the top left of your
console. When your Scooter is switched on, the needles on the
gauge will move across the scale from the left ‘ red’ sector
towar
ds the ‘green ’ sector , indicating the state of charge in
your
batteries. As the power is used up in your batteries the
needle will move towar ds the red sector indicating the state of
charge at that precise time. When the needle is fully over to
the right (green sector), the batteries are fully charged. When
the needle falls towar ds the red sector your batteries are
losing power , but you will still have power to spare. When the
needle falls into the red sector your batteries are low in power
and need to be re-charged, although you will still have
appro ximately half-an-hours normal flat pavement driving in
reserve. It is not recommended to use this power regularly as
it will shorten batter y life. It is wise to re-charge your batteries
when the needle enters the red zone (see Batteries and Battery
Charging
section of this manual). NOTE: When driving up a
slope or similar obstacle your Richmond’s motor will be
working har d, the batter y gauge will move into the red sector ,
it will return towar ds the green sector once the load on your
motor
is reduced, this does not indicate low batteries.
6. F r ont/Rear Light Switch: This rock er type switch
controls the function of the front and rear lights. Simply
push
down on the left side for ‘ o n ’ and the right side for
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THUMB LEVER CONTROL (W ig wag)
Located under the handlebar grips (Fig 9). Y our speed for
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wards and reverse motion and braking is controlled here.
The right thumb lever moves your Scooter in a for wards
direction and also controls the rate of speed by the
proportional amount of pressure applied. The left thumb lever
moves
the Scooter in a reverse direction and controls the rate
of speed by the pressure applied. The lever when released will
return itself , and you will gently stop.
Y ou will note that you can obtain the reverse of this
procedure by pulling the levers backwards with your thumb.
Note : Y our approved F reerider distributor can modif y your
Warning: If you are not an accomplished outdoors powered
vehicle driver , we strongly recommend that you first practice
in an open, safe area, free from traffic, preferably with a
companion who can assist you.
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If for reasons of convenience, you require to push your
Richmond Scooter for a short distance, the drive system can
be put into ‘freewheel mode’. This will allow your Richmond
to roll freely .
FR168-3P/4P FREEWHEEL PROCEDURE
The freewheel device is a red handled lever located at the rear
left hand side of your Scooter (Fig 10). A ccess is available
by lifting the door on the rear cover . T o freewheel your
Richmond first switch off the power switch located on the
Richmond’s
control console (Fig 8). P ull backwards on the red
handled lever (Fig 10) until a distinct click is felt. Y ou can now
push your Richmond with ease. Please note, in this mode with
the power switch in the off position, the braking safety system
is
automatically activated when the Scooter is pushed quicker
than
a slow walking speed.
By switching on the console power switch at this stage you will
introduce
some heavy motor braking, you will note the green
status
light on your console is now flashing five times. This
indicates that your Richmond is in a freewheel mode and
you cannot drive your Scooter . Note, the quicker you push
your Scooter the heavier the brak e will be applied.
T o re-engage the drive system, simply push for war d on the
red handled lever until a distinct click is felt. Switch the power
switch
on your console off and then on, the green status light
will
be fully illuminated and you will be able to drive your
Richmond once again.
Warning: Do not sit on your FR168-3P/4P Scooter
with the freewheel device in the disengage position. Y our
FR168-3P/4P Scooter will not drive in this model, the
green status light on your console will flash five times.
Warning: If your Scooter is in the freewheel mode when you
turn on your power k ey switch and depress your speed for war d
- reverse lever , you will not be able to move under motor power .
Dismount and re-engage the drive system by pushing for war d on
the red handled lever . R emount your
ENGAGE
BRAKE
DISENGAGE
FIG 10
Scooter switch the power switch off and on again until the
green status light fully illuminated, your Richmond will now
driveunder
motor power again.
Warning: Always check that the freewheel device is in the
drive
position before attempting to drive your Scooter after it
has been left unattended for a period of time. F ailure to
observe this warning may result in an accident.
General note: If you are able to push your F reerider
Richmond the drive system is disconnected. Do not attempt
to drive your Scooter . Please check once again the afore
mentioned procedure
for re-engaging the drive.
Warning: If your batteries are disconnected from your Scooter
there
will be no brak e function in the freewheel mode. Do not
leave your Scooter unattended in this situation as it could roll
away causing damage to other parties or property . Always re-
engage the drive system when left unattended.
Warning:
Y ellow warning notice label
situated on your rear cover
located under
your seat.
Please tak e extreme care

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GENERAL
Warning: Do not attempt to operate your new Scooter for
the first time without completely reading and understanding
all of the facts in this Users Instruction Manual
Y our Scooter is a state- of-the-art device designed to enhance
and increase your mobility  F reerider provides a range of
Scooters to best suit the individual needsand cir cumstance of
the Scooter user

Please be aware that the final selection and pur chasing
decision regar d ing the model of Scooter to be used is the
responsibility of the Scooter user who is capable of making
such
a decision with assistance from his/her healthcare
professional (i
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medical doctor , physical therapist etc]
The contents of this Users Instruction Manual are based on
the e xpectation that the mobility device e xpert has properly
fitted
the Scooter to the user and has assisted the prescribing
healthcare professional and/or the authorised F r eerider
Distributor in the instruction process for the safe use of the
scooter

There are certain situations, including some medical conditions,
where the Scooter user will need to practice operating the
Richmond
in the presence of a trained attendant  A trained
attendant can be defined as a family member or care
professional specially trained in assisting a Scooter user in
various daily living activities 
When you begin to use your Scooter , you will probably
encounter situations in which you will need some practice 
Simply tak e your time and you will soon become confident and
in control as you manoeuvre through door ways, on and off
elevators, up and down ramps and over moderate ter rain  Below
are
some tips, precautions and other safety measures that will
help you to become accustomed to the safe operation of your
Scooter

Y our Scooter is fitted with a number of “Safety
Warning
Instruction ” label (see page 13]
These labels communicate important warnings or instructions -
Please familiarise yourself with their location 
SAFETY CHECK
Get to know the feel of your Scooter and it’s capabilities 
F reerider recommends that you perform a safety check before
each use to mak e certain your Scooter operates smoothly and
safely

F or details on how to perform these necessar y inspections,
see the Care and Maintenance section of
this manual  P erform the following inspection prior to using your
Scooter

 Check tyre inflation, maintain at 30 psi (210 kpa]
 Check all batter y connections, making certain they are tight
and not cor roded
 Check batteries have been fully charged
 Check operation of brak es
Warning: It is critical that the pressure in the pneumatic tyres is
maintained at 30 psi (210 kpa] at all times  F ailure to
obser ve this warning may result in a serious failure of the tyre or
wheel, causing serious personal injur y and/or damage to your
Scooter

Warning: Do not car r y passengers on your Richmond  Y our
Scooter is designed for a single occupant which complies with
legal requirements for pavement vehicles  Car r ying passengers
on your Scooter may result in personal injur y and/or property
damage 
WEIGHT LIMIT
Y our Scooter is designed for a maximum user weight limit of
112kg (250lbs] 
Warning: Ex ceeding the weight limit will void your war ranty and
may result in personal injur y and damage to your scooter 
F reerider will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property
damage resulting from failure to obser ve these weight limitations 
Please also remember when car r ying heavy objects that this will
increase your total weight and may mak e your Scooter unstable
CORNERING
Excessively high cornering speeds can create the possibility of
tipping  F actors which affect the possibility of tipping include,
but are not limited to, cornering speed, steering angle (how
sharply you are turning], uneven surfaces, inclined surfaces
(such as heavily cambered pavements], riding from an area of
low traction to an area of high traction (such as passing from
grass areas to a paved area - especially at high speed while
turning], and abrupt directional changes  Do not corner at high
speed!
If you feel that you may tip over in a corner , reduce your
speed and steering angle to prevent your Scooter from tipping 
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Warning: When cornering sharply , reduce your speed When
using
your Richmond at higher speeds, anticipate changes in the
road surface  This will greatly reduce the possibility of a tip or
fall  T o avoid personal injur y or property damage, always
e xer cise common sense when cornering 
BR AKING
Y our Scooter is equipped with two powerful brak e systems:
1  R egenerative: Uses the electricity generated in your Scooter
drive motor to rapidly slow your Scooter when the thumb
direction lever (wig-wag lever] is returned to the centre (zero
drive] stop position; and
2  Electric/Mechanical Disc P ark Brak e: Located on the end of
your drive motor it activates mechanically after the
regenerative brak e slows your Scooter to a near stop, or
when power is removed from the drive system for any reason,
as in the case of switching your machine off!
Brak e engagement is far more abrupt at higher speeds  It is
important that you anticipate when the brak es will engage and
that you are braced for the resulting deceleration 
Warning: Y our Scooter can decelerate very quickly  Do not
decelerate or turn abruptly when travelling at high speed unless
absolutely necessar y  If it is necessar y to decelerate or turn
abruptly when driving at high speed, brace yourself by gripping
the steering handlebar tightly and positioning your feet firmly on
the floorboar d  Users who cannot grip the handlebar tightly
and/or
place their feet firmly against the footboard should avoid
deceleration
from or turning abruptly at high speed, and
therefore should avoid travelling at high speed F ailure to
obser ve this warning could result in serious personal injur yand
property damage  Always brace yourself firmly when decelerating
your Richmond Scooter 
Never drive down slopes at full speed, always adjust your speed
to the driving condition and allow for gradual descents on
inclines
OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES
Y our Scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under
normal
driving conditions
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composed of concrete or asphalt  However F reerider recognises
that there will be times when you will encounter other surfaces
such
as packed soil, grass and gravel These surfaces may not
be sound and fail to give good traction, caution should be
considered before driving on this type of surface to prevent
stability problems resulting in injur y or damage to your Scooter 
 R educe your Scooters speed when driving on uneven ter rain
or soft surfaces 
 A void long and unsafe grass that can become tangles in the
running gear or may hide debris and holes
 A void snow , this can quickly build up around your wheels
 A void loosely packed sand and gravel
 If you feel unsure about a driving surface, please anticipate
and avoid
that surface

STREET AND ROAD W A Y DRIVING
Warning: Y our Scooter has not been designed for operation
on public streets and roads  It is designed for operation on
pedestrian pavements and traffic free shopping areas 
Y our Scooter must be driven with due care and compliance
with the R oad T raffic A cts and conditions of the Highway
Code  Always obey all local pedestrian traffic rules W ait until
your
path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with
e xtreme caution  Note: Always wear light or illuminating clothing
when driving your Scooter

Be aware that it may be difficult for
traffic to see you when you are seated on your Scooter  Only
drive your Scooter on the road when a public pavement is not
available (i
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in the countr yside] or when crossing the roadway
from one pavement to another 
INSURANCE
Although it is not a legal requirement for accident insurance
cover (thir d party], it is a sensible precaution  Y our F reerider
A uthorised Agent will be able to give you details of specialist
insurance companies
or you own insurance company will be able
to advise you 
WEA THER PRECA UTIONS
Warning: F reerider recommends that you do not operate your
Richmond Scooter in icy or slipper y conditions or on salted
surfaces
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 R oads and P avements etc  Such use may result in
accident, personal injur y or adversely affect the performance and
safety
of your Scooter 
Warning: F reerider recommends that you do not e xpose your
Scooter to any type of heavy moisture at any time i  e  rain, snow
or power washer  Such e xposure can damage your Scooter 
Never drive through deep water or e xpose your Scooter to sea
water

Do not operate your Scooter if it has been e xposed to
heavy moisture until it has been thoroughly dried out
FREEWHEEL Y OUR SCOOTER
Y our Scooter is equipped with a manual freewheel device for
convenience when you need to push it  See the F reewheeling
your Scooter section on page 9 of this manual 
Warning: Do not use your Scooter in the freewheel mode
without an attendant present P ersonal injur y may result 
Warning: Do not attempt to personally place your Scooter in
freewheel mode while seated on it  P ersonal injur y may result 
Ask an attendant for assistance if necessar y 
Warning: Do not place your Scooter in freewheel mode while
on an incline The Scooter could roll uncontrollably on its own,
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TYRE INFL A TION
If your Scooter is equipped with pneumatic tyres, you should
check their condition on a daily basis  Have the tyre pressure
checked and if necessar y inflated to 30
psi
(210 kpa] at least
once a week  Properly inflated tyres will help ensure a smooth,
stable ride with minimum rolling resistance for your motor , it will
also prolong the tyre’s life and resistance to punctures 
Warning: Always inflate your tyres from a regulated air sour ce 
Over inflation from an unregulated air sour ce could over inflate
your tyres resulting in “blow out” or personal injur y  It is
critically important that pneumatic tyres are inflated to 30 psi
(210 kpa] Do not over inflate your tyres to the maximum
inflation pressure of 50
psi
(350 kpa] indicated on the tyre
cover , failure to obser ve this warning could damage your
Scooter wheels
MOTOR VEHICLE TR ANSPOR T A TION
Cur rently there are no standards approved for “tie down ”
systems in a moving vehicle of any type to transport a person
while seated in a Scooter 
Although your Scooter may be equipped with a positioning belt,
this is not designed to provide proper restraint during motor
vehicle movements 
Anyone travelling in a motor vehicle should be properly secured in
the motor vehicle seat with a safety belt fastened securely 
Warning: Do not sit on your Scooter while it is in a moving
vehicle  P ersonal injur y may result  Warning: Always mak e
certain that your Richmond is properly secured when being
transported  F ailure to comply may result in personal injur y
and/or damage to your Scooter 
POSITIONING SAFETY BEL T (NOT SUPPLIED)
Y our authorised F reerider Agent, therapist and other healthcare
professionals are responsible for determining your requirement
for a positioning belt in or der to operate your Scooter safely

Warning: If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your
Scooter , mak e certain it is adjusted and fastened securely

Serious personal injur y may result if you fall from your Scooter 
ACCESSING Y OUR SCOOTER
Getting on and off your Scooter requires a good sense of
balance  Please obser ve the following tips when getting on or off
your Scooter:

Mak e certain your Richmond Scooter is switched off at the
power switch, and the power k ey is removed 
 Ensure your Scooter is not in the freewheel mode (see
page 9 - F reewheeling your Richmond]
 Mak e certain the seat and handlebars are lock ed firmly into
position

 The seat armrests can be lifted up to mak e access easier  Mak e
certain you do not attempt to drive with the armrests raised 
Warning: P osition yourself as far back into the Scooter seat as
possible to prevent tipping and causing injur y 
Warning: A void using the armrests for weight bearing purposes,
such use may cause the Scooter to tip and cause personal injur y
and/or damage to the Scooter 
Warning: A void putting weight onto the steering handlebars,
such use may cause the Scooter to tip and cause personal injur y
and/or damage to the Scooter

Warning: A void putting all of your weight onto the footboar d,
such use may cause the Scooter to tip and cause personal injur y 
MODIFICATIONS
F reerider has designed your Scooter to provide maximum
mobility  A range of accessories are available from A uthorised
F reerider Agents, to further customise your Scooter needs
However , under no cir cumstances should you modif y ,
add, remove or disable any feature, part or function of your
machine Warning: F ailure to obser ve this warning may result in
personal injur y and/or damage to your Scooter 
INCLINES
More and more modern buildings are designed with disability
access in mind  Ramps have specified per centage of inclination,
designed for easy and safe access  Some ramps may have turning
switchbacks (180 degree turns] that require you to have good
cornering skills on your Scooter 

Proceed with e xtreme caution as you approach the
downgrade of a ramp or other incline, sit right back in your
seat, brace your arms on the handlebars and your feet on
the floorboard

T a k e a wide ar c with your Scooter’s front wheels around
tight corners, your rear wheels will follow preventing you
from cutting the corner short and bumping or getting hung
up on raised k erbs 

When descending an incline k eep your speed adjustment
set to the slowest speed setting to ensure a safely
controlled descent and driving in a for war d direction only 
If your Scooter descent is quicker than you anticipated
allow the Scooter
to completely stop, then progress at a
slower speed setting Warning: Never drive down an
incline
at full speed.

When climbing an incline, tr y to k eep your Scooter moving,
if you must stop, start up again slowly and then accelerate
smoothly with caution  A void sudden stop starts, lean
for war d towar ds your handlebars to increase stability and
prevent rear war d tipping 
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Warning: When climbing an incline, do not zig-zag or drive at an
angle
up the face of the incline Drive your Scooter smoothly up
the incline without stopping, this greatly reduces the possibility
of a tip or fall 
Warning: Y ou should not travel over a potentially hazar dous
incline
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areas covered with ice or snow , cut grass or wet
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Warning: Do not overload your Scooter at the rear when
climbing an incline Always lean for war d to provide the best
stability and prevent rear war d tipping 
Warning: Any attempt to climb or descend an incline steeper
than shown in the Scooter Specification at the rear of this
manual may put your Scooter in an unstable position and cause
it to tip, resulting in personal injur y

Never remove the anti-tip wheels of your Scooter , they are an
important part of your Scooters design  See also Control on an
Incline page 15 
12 degrees maximum incline 8 degrees maximum incline
ST AIRS AND ESCAL A TORS
Warning:
Scooters are not designed to travel up or down stairs
or escalators  Always use an elevator  F ailure to obser ve this
warning may result in injur y to yourself and others and damage
your Scooter 
PREVENTING UNINTENDED MOVEMENT
Warning: If you anticipate being seated in a stationar y position
for an e xtended period of time turn off the power k ey switch,
this will prevent une xpected motion due to inadvertent
movement of the direction control (wig-wag] lever  F ailure to
obser ve this warning may result in personal injur y

DISPOSAL OF ELECTRO -MOBILE SCOOTER
In time when your Scooter becomes unusable it must be
disposed of in accor dance with the laws implemented at that
time F or further information regar ding the recycling
arrangements for this type of vehicle and its batteries, contact
your local authority or government department, details of this
can be found in your telephone director y 
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The following labels are positioned on your Scooter , they communicate
important warnings or instructions regar ding the safe operation of you scooter -
Please familiarise yourself with their location 
Control console label
Located
on rear of handlebar cover
Located on front wheel cross member
Located at the
left
hand rear cover of
Scooter
Located at right rear
of handlebars near
charging sock
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Located on the top leftside of the rear cover (under
seat]  Cir cuit break er accessed under black cover
Located
on the top of the Scooter ’s rear cover
(under seat]
Data serial plate located on front wheel
cross member
W iring diagram for batteries located under
rear cover
Y ellow label located on the top of the rear cover

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Warning: Please tak e care not to have your thumb on the
for ward/reverse control lever when you switch ‘ o n ’ your
Scooter ; this will result in your machine going into a fault
mode  Switch ‘ off ’ then ‘ o n ’ again to clear the fault
Warning: If your Scooter has been adapted for left
hand,
forwar d operation then this pr ocedure will be
reversed: i.e. pressing with the left thumb for forwar d
direction and the right thumb for reverse direction.
Warning:
If you are not an accomplished outdoors mobility
product
driver , we strongly recommend that you first practice in
an open area, free from traffic and preferably with an attendant
who
can assist you 
MOUNTING
F or your first drive mak e certain that you and your Scooter are
on a level surface  P ut the power on/off k ey into its slot, but
leave it turned off  Stand behind the Scooter’s seat, and reach
down to the ‘Seat Lock Lever ’ It will be on the left
side directly under the armrest Grasp the ‘black’ knob on the
lever and pull up, releasing the Seat (Fig 11] It will now turn
easily to meet you  If need be, you can lock the seat into
position to mak e it steady before you sit down  Y ou can also lift
up the armrest to assist this procedure  Seat yourself and swing
the seat to face the handlebars  Mak e sure you are straight,
then
release the spring assisted lever , making certain that it
locks your seat firmly in position 
Ne xt, turn the ‘Speed A djustment Dial’ to minimum (min],
and turn the ‘ on/off ’ k e y to ‘ o n ’ (Fig 8, page 8]  (The batter y
state
indicator will move and the green status light will
illuminate]  Gently press the right thumb control lever (Fig 9,
page 9] to start you in a for war d direction  T o stop simply
release the lever , the brak es will be automatically applied
FIG 11
DISMOUNTING
Always switch off your Scooter before dismounting  Locate
the seat lever and pull up  Now you can swing the seat away ,
lock it, and ease yourself onto your feet 
If you prefer you can swing the armrests back to allow you to
pivot on your seat and then ease yourself onto your feet 
Caution: Do not use the handlebars as a crutch to lever
yourself out of your seat  F ailure to obser ve this warning may
damage
the handlebar mechanism and mak e the Scooter
unstable
P ARKING IN PUBLIC
If you need to park and leave your F r eerider Scooter ,
simply remove your k e y

This will k eep the brak e on and mak e
your Scooter more difficult to move It is best to leave it in
sight of someone lik e a store assistant etc  who can watch it
for you  Another precaution is to note your serial number
and the date of pur chase 
Y our serial number can be found on a plate attached to the
front wheel cross member located under the body cover 
BASIC DRIVING
Mak e certain you are comfortably seated on your Scooter
and both armrests are down  Ensure that the ‘Speed Control
Dial’ (Fig 8, page 8] is turned to minimum for your first
drive  When you have become more confident you can
increase the setting to a higher speed P ush the right ‘ Thumb
Lever Control’ (Fig 9, page 9], as described earlier

Y ou will
very gently move for war ds  R elease the lever , and you will
gently stop  Practice these two basic functions until you get
used
to them
Steering the Scooter is easy and logical by turning the handle
bars
in the direction you wish to manoeuvre  Be sure
to remember to give a wide clearance when turning so that the
rear
wheels follow the path of the front ones, instead of
cutting short
Cutting short on pavement corners or ‘cut outs’ can mean
that a back wheel will go off the pavement, causing a stability
problem  A v oid this at all times by steering an e xaggerated
wide ar
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If you must steer in a tight spot, such as entering a door way
or when turning around, stop, turn the handlebars to where
you want to go, then apply the power gently  This will mak e
the Scooter turn sharply  It will still go gently , and with
complete stability

Practice in an open area, until you are
proficient

Reversing requires attention  Be sure your ‘Speed Control Dial’
is turned to minimum before you reverse (Fig 8, page8] P ush the
left thumb reverse control lever (Fig 9, page 9]  R emember , when
you reverse you have to steer in the opposite direction to the way
you want to go, a warning horn will be audible Practice
is
required here, again use that open space  Please note as a
safety requirement reverse speed is half of for war d speed
Note: If your Scooter is set up for left for war d driving the
afore mentioned
description is reversed
REMEMBER : If it is a tight turn, turn your steering column
before applying power

Steer wide of all corners and obstacles,
please move slowly and with care 
Warning: Do not turn your ‘on- off ’ power k ey switch to
the ‘off ’ position when your Scooter is in motion, failure to
observe this warning may irreparably damage the main
electronic
speed control unit or drive transmission. Always
first slow your Richmond down to a stationery position
before you switch
your Scooter off .
CONTROL THROUGH TIGHT SPOTS
When you start using your Scooter you will meet some
obstacles
that will require some practice to drive through
smoothly

Here are some common problems, with tips that will help you
master them quickly

Y ou will soon be in control through
doors and up and down ramps with surprising ease by
following these tips
Going thr ough doors, with the back wheels: If you’re not
moving, your rear wheel is probably caught  R everse and tr y
again  T a k e your time - relax - enjoy yourself

CONTROL ON AN INCLINE
More and more buildings have ramps for wheelchair access 
Some have a change of direction in the middle, and good
cornering
is required 
Mak e a wide manoeuvre with your front wheels around tight
corners, so that your back wheels follow a wide ar c to stay clear
of the corner

If you stop while facing uphill, the automatic parking brak e will
hold you safe  T o start again, slowly push the for war d direction
lever , the parking brak e will release and you will start to move
When you approach an incline, it is best to lean for war d,
(Fig 13] This moves the centre of gravity of your Richmond
towar
ds the front of the Scooter for improved stability 
When going down an incline, k eep your speed slow

This will
k eep you in a safely controlled descent It is best to lean
backwar ds, this moves the centre of gravity of your Richmond
towar
ds the rear of the scooter for improved stability  If you
wish to stop completely , release the control lever , and you will
come to a gentle stop, avoid sudden stop starts 
Warning: Do not e x ceed the incline guidelines or any other
specifications presented in this manual 
CONTROL THROUGH DOORS
Approach an unfamiliar door slowly , sizing it up  Does it have a
knob or push bar? Does it open towar d you or away? Think in
terms of using the power of the Scooter to do the work for
you! Y ou need not strain 
Hold the doorknob or bar in one hand and apply power with
the other hand (Remember that you can drive for wards by
using your left thumb to move the wig-wag lever towar ds you  ]
If the door is self closing, you can go through, allowing the
door to close behind you, if you go quickly enough If not, just
stop
when you’re clear of the door and push it closed 
If the door opens towar d you, hold the knob or bar with one
hand and gently let the reverse power do the work  When the
door is open wide enough, go ahead quickly , leaving the hand
on the door to k eep it free of the Scooter and letting go as you
pass the doorjamb  It is an easy technique  Practice mak es
perfectR emember - your Scooter can do the work without
FIG 12
FIG 12
FIG 13
FIGURE 12:Normal driving position
FIGURE 13:Increased stability driving position
FIG 13

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CONTROL OVER ST ATIONAR Y OBST ACLES
Stationer yobstacles (steps, kerbs etc] must be avoided where
possible  Y our Richmond has small wheels and a ground
clearance of 4  5cm  Proceed with e xtreme caution when driving
near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges and/or drop- offs such
as k erbs, por ches, stairs etc 
Most new pavements have wheelchair access ramps at
intersections, use these at all times  Plan your route where
possible to avoid poor and uneven surfaces  Do not attempt to
ride up or down kerbs as you may ground your Scooter and
damage it’s construction 
DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH DEEP W A TER OR LEA VE
Y OUR FREERIDER EXPOSED TO HEAVY R AIN.
i  e 
During or after a thunderstorm 
Do not attempt to turn when negotiating an incline, only turn
when all wheels are fully on or off the incline; failure to obser ve
this warning could result in the machine becoming unstable and
toppling over 
Always lean for war d when ascending an incline and backwards
when decending
an incline This will enable you to maintain
good stability and will eliminate any chance of an upset 
CONTROL OVER GR ASS & GR A VEL ET C.
Care must be taken when attempting to drive over soft surfaces
such
as those found in parks etc  The surface may look level,
but this can be deceiving and hidden dangers may mak e your
Scooter become unstable or grounded  A void unkept grass, loose
deep gravel or sand, do not e x ceed the capabilities of your
Scooter 
Always have an attendant to assist you in cir cumstances where
you are not certain of the ter rain  Always anticipate and think
Anti-tipping wheels
FIG 14
safety 
Caution: Because of the power of your Scooter , you will be able to
climb inclines But the maximum safe gradient limit
is 12 degrees  The reason for this is to ensure good stability 
Always have the anti-tipping wheels fitted to your machine
(Fig
14] when climbing angles or obstacles Always avoid turning
on slopes or climbing k erbs 
Always mak e certain that your Scooter is in full working or der
before attempting to drive 
Never attempt to drive beyond the design capability of your
Scooter

Obser ve weather conditions  Tyres can slip on wet
or icy surfaces 
PLEASE NOTE: The rear stability of your Scooter is
dependent on a number of factors which you should
consider
before attempting to climb an incline or other
obstacle: (a) your height; (b) the height of your seat;
(c) your weight and (d) the angle of the incline you are
attempting
to climb. All of these factors can affect the rear
stability of your
F reerider Scooter . If you are unsure of your
capability to climb an obstacle, then try another r oute -
always think ‘safety first’.
Please tak e care and be safe
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DISMANTLING Y OUR RICHMOND
FOR JOURNEYS A W A Y
Whether it is for a holiday , a day out to visit family or friends, or
a trip to the shops, your Scooter can be taken along too  T o
enable your Scooter to be car ried in a suitable estate or
hatchback car (see F ig 15], follow these simple instructions 
This procedure can be car ried out quickly and without tools
Please Note: Y our two batteries are equipped with car r ying
straps  These will be fitted to your batteries by your F reerider
Agent Do not attempt to lift batteries without these straps
fitted Always use two hands to safely lift your batteries  If
your
batteries do not have lifting/car r ying straps you will find
these packed into
your front bask et,
fitting is as follows:pictured
in a VW
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1  L a y batter y onto a soft non-metallic surface  F it the longest
part of the car r y strap with the handle loop around the
side of the batter y

The batter y terminals will be
located on the side at the top F asten strap through
buckle and velcro
®
together

2  W ith batter y turned on it’s bottom, fasten shorter part of
strap around the batter y ; pass strap through the buckle
and fasten
together (Fig 16] See also batter y installation
on page 20 
FIG 19
FIG 16
Y our batteries are located under the rear cover positioned
below your seat  The two batteries are secured to the Scooter
frame by velcro
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hold down straps  Each strap passes from
the chassis anchor point, around the batter yand through a
metal loop positioned on the seat mounting post  The strap is
fastened
tightly , and simply locks together via a velcro
®
adhesive technique (see F ig 17 and F ig 18]
FIG 20
FIG 17-18
Drive your Scooter close to the vehicle into which you are
about to load it  Y ou may need some assistance to lift the
components once
your machine is dismantled 
1  Switch off your scooter  F irst remove the seat by releasing
the ‘ black’ locking lever

R otate the seat 90˚ to the right
or left, lift the seat upwards slightly twisting  This will
release it from its mounting tube (Fig 1, page 6] 
2  Lift up the rear cover , disconnect the rear light plug and
sock
et (Fig 19], place safely to one side  Note the cover
is secured by velcro® type material at each side at the
front and in the centre  The rear cover can be
repositioned once the batteries are removed  Unfasten the
batter y locating straps (Fig 17 - 18] by parting the
velcro® fastening
3  Battery Plugs: Disconnect the two ‘ black’ shrouded
FIG 21
FIG 21
apart  These plugs are polarized and can only be fitted
togetherone way

Do not for ce together when re-
assembling (Fig 20]
4  Carefully lift up each batter y with the black strap
provided  Use two hands for this operation, one on the
strap
and one to steady the batter y (Fig 21]
Note: Mak e certain that the car r y strap is fastened tightly
prior to lifting the batter y  Place the batteries on a firm and
safe surface  Y our batteries are sealed and cannot spill if
tipped over  Always car r y the batteries upright 
Warning: Do not place metal objects over open batter y
terminals  BEW ARE of short cir cuits  Mak e certain the
terminals
are covered by the red and black plastic protectors at
all
times 
5  Lift the front wire bask et from the mounting brack et
on the handlebar cover , you will note this mounts on
three clips (Fig 22, page 18]

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FIG 22 FIG 25
6  Lower the handlebars by releasing the locking lever (Fig 7,
page 8]  The handlebar will rest on the floor mat 
Note place a soft piece of material under the painted
console
for protection 
7  Electric Plugs: Disconnect the 12 pin ‘ white’ connector
(Fig 23] by squeezing the small latch and carefully pulling
apart  This connector is polarized and can only be re-
connected togetherone way  Note the locating lugs on
the connector , do not for ce these connectors together
when refitting 
When secured through the two chassis parts, the de-
docking locking
pin (Fig 24] is prevented from removal by
the spring loaded
clip (Fig 25]
Warning: It is good practice to visually check this locking
pin weekly for cor rect location through the two chassis
points  V i sual access to the locking pin can be viewed
through the door in the rear body cover 
9  Y ou are now ready to separate the two halves of your
Scooter  Warning: Before you car r y out this operation,
have you remembered to unfasten all of the
connectors
and plugs? F ailure to obser ve this could result
in unnecessary damage 
Carefully separate the two halves of your Scooter.
(Fig 26] by holding the ‘C ’ shape handle on the rear of
FIG 23
8  De-Docking L ock Pin: The de-docking lock pin locates
the rear motive powered unit to the front steering
platform (see F ig 24] The locking pin locates through
FIG 26
the Scooter so that the rear chassis remains level  W ith
your other hand, lift the seat post vertical until the front
and rear sections have separated
NOTE: This operation is made easier if you first lower
and lock the tiller  Y ou will find the front section is better
balanced in this position
FIG 24
Caution: Please k eep the rear chassis level at all times during the
de-docking
operation, failure to obser ve this caution will result
in the two sections jamming together 
holes in the front square chassis tube brack et and the rear
chassis location tube The locking pin is held for
convenience at one end by a ring and chain At the lower
end
of the locking pin is a spring loaded clip (see F ig 25]

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The Scooter is now dismantled into its 6 basic parts (Fig 27]
1 The Seat 4 R e ar Motive P owered Unit
2 The Batteries 5 Steering Platform
3 The Bask et 6 R ear Cover
4
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6
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FIG 27
Y ou can now load your Scooter into your car
(Fig
15, page 16]
Caution: Protect clothing when lifting Scooter parts, some
components may have lubricating fluids on their surfaces 
W ork out the best position to stow each part of your machine,
this will vary with different car designs  An old blank et can be
used
to stop the various parts rubbing against each other 
It is good practice to stand the batteries upright and locate them
so they
do not fall over and touch the batter y posts on any
metal framework  Y our Scooter will increase the load in your car ,
please remember this and adjust your driving to suit this
condition 
Note: In some small cars the seat may need to be stowed on the
rear
seat of the vehicle  Use the cars safety belt to secure the
seat in position 
Caution: The body mouldings on your Scooter have not
been designed for lifting your machine Use the firm metal lifting
handles only 
Warning: T a k e care when lifting heavy parts  If in doubt always
seek assistance
when lifting parts into or out of your vehicle 
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HOW TO RE-ASSEMBLE Y OUR RICHMOND
Y our Scooter is very easy to re-assemble once you reach
your destination  T o re-assemble, follow the preceding
procedure
in reverse or der , noting the following:
1  When re-assembling the front and rear sections of your
Richmond, mak e certain you are on firm, level ground 
Place the front and rear units close together with the round
tube of the front steering section facing with the ‘U’
shaped channel of the rear motive unit  (see F ig 26 on
page 18]
W ith one hand support the rear motive unit at the ‘C ’
shaped handle keeping it level  W ith your other hand lift
the rear of the front steering section by the seat post and
lover it into the ‘U’ shaped channel, simultaneously locate
the locking
pin brackets together 
F it the safety locking pin (Fig 24, page 18] through the
location holes, mak e certain that the spring loaded safety
‘clip’ is firmly located into the safety “locking pin ”
(see F ig 25, page 18]
Warning: Fa ilure to engage these safety pins cor rectly
could
result in an accident, please tak e particular care 
2  Connect the electrical plugs cor rectly together  DO NOT
FORCE TOGETHER you may have them the wrong way
round, obser ve the locating groove in each connector 
(see F igs 20 and 23]
3  When you have replaced the batteries mak e certain that
they
are cor rectly strappeddown (see F igs 17 - 18, page
17] The batter y straps simply locks together via the
V e lcro® adhesion technique 
4  When you have re-assembled your Scooter and fitted the
rear cover
and seat, switch the power k ey to the ‘ o n ’
position  The batter y level gauge will move and the green
status
light will illuminate  This will indicate that you have
re-connected the batter y connectors cor rectly  If the
batter y level indicator and status gauge does not function,
then you have not connected the wiring connectors cor rectly
(Fig 20, page 17](F ig 23, page 18] 
Test the drive function of your machine Does your
Scooter move for wards andbackwards cor rectly? If your
Scooter does not drive, the freewheel lever may be in the
‘disengaged’
position, see section ‘F reewheeling your
Richmond’ in this manual 
Important notice: Y our Scooter has been designed for
pavement use only , IT IS NOT A DIRECT
REPL ACEMENT FOR A SEA T IN A MOVING
VEHICLE

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BA T TER Y INST ALL A TION
Y our Freerider Scooter is equipped with two maintenance free
12 volt batteries  The batteries are link ed together by wiring
cables to supply the electronic system with 24 volts of power
Warning: It is imperative that the two batteries are
connected correctly to prevent a short circuit between the
two batteries.
When first installing the batteries follow these assembly
instructions

1  Connect the red wire of the batter y cable to the positive (+]
terminal of the batter y , with the screw , nut and washer
provided (see diagram below] 
2  Connect the black wire of the batter y cable to the negative (-]
terminal of the batter y , with the screw , nut and washer
provided (see diagram below] 
3  R epeat this procedure on the second batter y making certain
the plastic red/black terminal
covers are secured over each
terminal 
4  P osition each batter y onto the Scooter frame as the diagram
below , making certain that the terminals are positioned to the
front of the Scooter (F igs 17 - 18, page 17]
5  Secure the two batteries into position with the velcro® hold
down straps (F igs 17 - 18, page 17]
6  Connect the two black plugs of the batteries into the two
black sockets of the wiring circuit (Fig 20, page 17]
7  Switch on your Scooter , the batter y meter will now move to
show the state of charge in the batteries and your Scooter is
ready
to drive
8  Switch off your Scooter , fit the rear body cover and seat 
BA T TER Y CONNECTIONS
Warning: Batteries are heavy , always handle with two hands  Do
not allow metal tools to touch both batter y terminals together ,
this will cause an electrical short and may damage the batter y
and
injure you  Mak e certain the red and black batter y wires are
cor rectly attached to the ‘+’ and ‘-’ terminals as the diagram
below  F ailure to obser ve this warning may cause an e xplosion,
short circuit, fire
or injur y to your person
BA T TER Y CHARGING
Y our Scooter has a lot of power for a small Scooter

K eeping
it working to its maximum potential means that its two
batteries must be maintained with full power

Nightly
recharging, after use, will help you to give them a longer life
and will ensure your Scooter is always ready to go when you
are 
BA T TERIES
Y our Scooter is fitted with two sealed maintenance-free
batteries, especially designed for motive traction use  This
means that you do not have to wor r y about topping up the
cells  Warning: Do not attempt to remove the safety valves
situated in the top of the batter y  Fa ilure to obser ve this
warning will invalidate your batter y guarantee
Y our Scooter batteries are virtually maintenance-free because
the electrolyte is immobilised in a special form and therefore
will not leak out, even if the batter y is accidentally overturned 
Because your F r eerider batteries are sealed they are more
lik ely to be accepted for carriage on air c raft  Please consult
your car rier prior to departure, as they will need advance
warning that you wish them to car r y batteries 
Please note: Each car rier reser ves the right not to car r y what
may be termed ‘HAZARDOUS C ARGO‘  F reerider cannot
be held responsible for their final decision 
FIG 28
front
black plug
BA T TER Y CHARGER
The batter y charger supplied (Fig 28], is special to your
Scooter and it may not be suitable for any other powered
mobility product  Only use the charger supplied with your
Scooter ; other mak es of charger may permanently damage
your batteries and would invalidate the Guarantee 