Gio Electric Golf User manual

PLEASE INSPECT YOUR GIO ELECTRIC TRON MOBILITY SCOOTER
UPON ARRIVAL AND REPORT ANY DAMAGES THAT MAY HAVE
OCCURRED DURING SHIPPING
⚠SAFETY INFORMATION ⚠
Thank you for purchasing the GIO Electric Golf Mobility Scooter. Please
note the following information to ensure your safety and get better use out of
your GIO Golf. Keep this manual safe for future reference.
Please read the manual prior to first use and do not permit anyone who has
not, operate the vehicle.
⚠NOT FOLLOWING THE SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL MAY LEAD TO DAMAGE TO THE
SCOOTER AND INJURY TO THE RIDER ⚠
This scooter is primarily designed only for one adult, but does have the
additional rear bench. Never exceed the max load capacity of the vehicle.
500lbs (227kg)
Take extra care when handling the batteries inside your scooter. Avoid
directly touching contacts with damp hands or metal tools to prevent
electrocution.
To ensure the safety and reliability of your scooter, do not modify your
scooter, and always use parts, i.e. charger, specifically designed for the GIO
Tron.
Details contained in this manual are subject to change. Images are for
reference and may not reflect the final product.
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⚠THIS SCOOTER IS ELECTRIC, TAKE PROPER CARE NOT TO
MAKE CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH BODY OR
TOOLS. ⚠
⚠ALWAYS APPLY BRAKES WHILE GOING DOWNHILL TO CONTROL
SPEED AND AVOID SHARP TURNS AT HIGHER SPEEDS TO
PREVENT TIPPING SIDEWAYS! ⚠
⚠THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED FOR USE ON THE PUBLIC
ROADS AND THUS IS NOT A MOTOR VEHICLE SUBJECT TO THE
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER AND THEFT PREVENTION
STANDARDS OR THE EQUIPMENT ITEM IS NOT A SYSTEM, PART, OR
COMPONENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND THUS IS NOT AN ITEM OF
MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT SUBJECT TO THE FEDERAL MOTOR
VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS. [591.5(A)] ⚠
Table of Contents
Riding Safety 3
Overview 4
Scooter Assembly 5
Operating & Adjusting Your Scooter 11
Maintenance & Care 18
Specifications & Troubleshooting 19
Warranty Information 22
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Riding Safety
ALWAYS ride in accordance with local regulations for mobility scooters as
most places they are intended for sidewalk use and are not street legal
ALWAYS practice riding your scooter in an open area prior to driving
amongst vehicle/pedestrian traffic
ALWAYS accelerate slowly and steer with both hands
ALWAYS drive with caution at appropriate speeds
ALWAYS use your scooters turn signals and horn
ALWAYS obey local traffic law
ALWAYS be aware of your surroundings, pedestrians, traffic, etc
ALWAYS take extra care when driving in spaces shared with motor
vehicles: parking lots, driveways, crosswalks etc
ALWAYS check backup camera before reversing
ALWAYS apply brakes while driving downhill to regulate speed
ALWAYS take extra care driving in wet conditions
ALWAYS use your lights when driving in darker conditions
ALWAYS ensure the scooter is turned off and parking brakes are set prior to
getting in or out of the vehicle
ALWAYS adjust the seat while stationary
ALWAYS follow the battery/scooter care instructions
ALWAYS inspect your scooter prior to use
AVOID driving off-road or on surfaces that may lead to scooter damage
AVOID driving in conditions that may get the electric components wet
AVOID driving in conditions where you are not visible
AVOID overloading the scooter
AVOID inclines greater that the recommended maximum of 17°
AVOID going backward down sloped or uneven terrain
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Riding Safety… continued
NEVER operate without reading this manual first
NEVER driving while fatigued or tired
NEVER driving if physically or mentally unable to
NEVER driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
NEVER allow anyone under the age of 12yo to operate the scooter
NEVER drive distracted by using a cell phone while driving
NEVER turn the scooter off while in motion
NEVER use replacement parts not approved by GIO Electric
NEVER use a charger not included or approved of by GIO Electric
NEVER use an extension cord while charging
NEVER touch the motor after use, it is hot
NEVER ride the scooter while it is being transported via trailer, car lift etc
Overview
Thank you for your purchase of the GIO Electric Tron Mobility Scooter. It is
an easy to operate mobility scooter designed for outdoor use. This stylish
recreational mobility scooter doesn’t require any licensing, registration or
insurance.* (*unless required locally)
Get out of the elements and ride in style. The Golf is packed with features;
media center with integrated backup camera, generous top speed, long
driving range, rear shock suspension, heater, fan and opening windows and
more! This manual contains a wide range of general information and should
be read before you operate it.
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Assembly
Your Golf arrives 90% assembled and requires the following to complete it.
We strongly recommend 2 people for assembly, as certain components are
large and will be more easily attached with support from a second person.
Step 1 - Unboxing
Unpack your Golf, remove the box by cutting along edges and peeling back
the cardboard. Carefully begin with the top most pieces, unfasten the bolts
in the shipping frame and remove pieces. All of the components should be
safely stored within the vehicle for travel.
Components include:
-Bumpers (front/rear), bumper hardware (x8 bolt - largest)
-Mirrors (left/right)
-Clear drip edging (left/right - self adhesive)
-Rear bench,bench support (black), hardware (x2 bolts - medium + x4
screws)
-Batteries (x5), brackets (green t-shaped x2), battery wires (x4), bracket
hardware (x4
bolts - medium), terminal bolts (x10 w/ spring washer & regular washer)
-Keys & fob (x2)
-Charger
Step 2 - Mirrors
Your mirrors are individually packed to protect them during shipping. Locate
the correct side mirror, remove the hex head bolts pre-installed into the
mounting on the door front, align the mirror with mounting holes and secure
into place with the removed bolts. Repeat on the other side.
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Step 3 - Bumpers
Bumpers attach to mounting plates located on either side of the body at the
front and rear. Front mounts are visible just in front of the front wheels
through the wheel well, rear mounts are either visible below the body or
from above through the access provided before the bench is installed
With assistance align the bumper below the mounting plates and line up the
holes on the bumper with the holes on the mounting plate. Bolt upward into
the nut welded into the mounting plate, 2 bolts per side, 4 per bumper.
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Step 4 - Battery Installation
Begin battery installation by opening the flap on the rear body that conceals
the charging port and breaker. Ensure the breaker is in the off position
before beginning installation. Locate the battery wires, and terminal
hardware.
Arrange the 5 batteries in the metal battery tray to allow for easy
connections below. Batteries will be connected in series, (Battery 1
connects to battery 2, 2 to 3, 3 to 4, 4 to 5) in the manner described next.
The connection process of an individual battery wire to each battery wire is
quite simple, repeat this basic process with each connection in the manner
and order described ahead.
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Push back the plastic terminal cap to reveal the eyelet connector on the end
of the wire. Align the eyelet with the hole in the terminal you are currently
working on. Screw in one of the terminal bolts (each includes one washer
and 1 spring washer) and secure. Push the cap back into place.
Beginning with battery #1, connect a battery wire to the blue negative (-)
terminal. Color coordinate the terminal cap with the color of the terminal
itself to ensure the right connections are made. (Blue and Black both
representing negative (-) ) Next connect the other end of the battery wire to
the red positive (+) terminal on battery #2. Repeat the process in order so
the following connections are made: Battery 1 (-) → Battery 2 (+), Battery 2
(-) → Battery 3 (+), Battery 3 (-) → Battery 4 (+), Battery 4 (-) → Battery 5 (+)
Once the 5 batteries are connected in series you can locate the red (+) and
the black (-) battery leads coming from up from below the seat back which
are connected to your controller and charging port located in the
compartment behind the access panel in the seat back.
Connect the (-) lead to the (-) terminal on battery #5 and the (+) lead to the
(+) terminal on battery #1 in the same manner as the previous connections.
The batteries are now connected, flip the breaker to the on position and
power up the scooter to test to see if they are properly connected. Provided
proper function, power off the scooter and flip the breaker back to off and
finish the rest of the assembly process.
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Once your batteries are correctly connected, you can secure them into
place with the green t shaped battery brackets. Secure with medium bolts
into the battery bracket mounts, below the large tube bench supports, see
images below. Depending on the layout of wires and batteries, the brackets
may be a better fit flipped with the shorter arms on the opposite side.
Step 5 - Rear Bench
With the batteries fully installed and bracketed into place, attach the black
bench support, bolting it into the mounting plates on the tubular bench
supports on either side of the bench area. Once complete, angle the rear
edge of the seat underneath the seat back and push the plastic bench into
place. Secure the front of the seat with screws by aligning the pre made
holes of the bench with the interior body piece behind it.
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Step 6 - Drip Guards
The 2 clear plastic drip guards install just above the seam where the top of
the door meets the body. They are there to prevent water from collecting in
the seam, during use in wet conditions, and dripping on the occupants when
the door is opened. Ensure the surface where the guard is clean. Use a
damp cloth and mild soap if necessary. Carefully remove the backing on the
adhesive strip and apply to the vehicle in the correct position above the door
seem, yet not impeding the doors opening motion.
Step 7 - Charge
Your Golf ships with minimal charge and must be fully charged before your
first use. Please see pg. 17 for charging instructions.
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Operating & Adjusting your Scooter
Turning your Scooter ON/OFF
To turn the scooter on, insert the key into the ignition located on the console
below the handlebars and turn clockwise. To turn your scooter off, turn the
key counterclockwise from the on position.
You can also turn the Golf on remotely with the included fob. Press the
power ( ⚡ ) button twice to turn the scooter on and press the disarm ( 🔓 )
button to turn the scooter off
The LCD display should activate indicating the scooter is on and will display
READY once startup is complete (within seconds).
Driving your Scooter
The Golf features a variable twist throttle on the right handlebar. Gently twist
the throttle grip inwards to slowly accelerate to the desired speed. Avoid
twisting too hard or too quickly as this may result in jumps in accelerations
making steering less controllable.
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To slow/stop your scooter, release the throttle and squeeze brake levers.
Always apply both brakes, especially when traveling at higher speeds.
Please note the motor cut out function of your scooter will automatically
deactivate the motor when brakes are applied to prevent motor wear.
⚠Drive with care on slippery surfaces as it will increase the distance
needed to stop, allow extra room for braking. When driving downhill,
release the throttle & apply brakes to control the scooter’s speed. ⚠
The red button next to the throttle toggles through the 3 speed gears. The
vertical switch marked R N D changes between reverse, neutral and forward
driving. When switched into reverse the display will turn black and then
switch to the rearview camera to assist in reversing. Bring your scooter to
a complete stop before switching between forward and reverse.
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The brake handle also features a parking brake option. Once stopped
squeeze the brake lever fully and while still holding in place, press up on the
small parking brake lever to rotate the catch into place. To release the
parking brake simply squeeze the brake handle again to release the spring
mounted catch. Repeat on both sides and always park on a level surface.
Using the electric features of you Scooter
Your scooter has several features that have controls also located on either
side of the handle bars.
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Right Side Controls:
The 3 position horizontal black switch controls the scooters lights:
☼
All lights including headlight ON
>DⱭ<
Daytime signal & running lights only
○
All lights OFF
Left Side Controls:
The upper switch adjusts the intensity of the headlight when it is active. Low
beam and high beam.
The center switch controls the turns signals by pushing it in the direction you
want to indicate. Return it to the center position to turn turn signals off.
The lowermost buttons are a small green button for activating the scooters
horn and the larger red button activates hazard lights.
Console Controls:
The Golf features a pair of buttons located on the left side of the console
opposite the ignition switch.
The button on the left controls the windshield wiper. Press the button into
the up position to activate the wiper and back down to the center to turn the
wiper off. You can also press and hold the butt down to manually adjust the
position of the wiper.
The button on the right controls the heating/cooling system. Press the
button up to activate the scooters fan, press down to activate the scooters
heater, return the button to the center to turn either off. Please note the
heating element does require time to warm up, so heat will not be
immediately produced.
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Media Center
Located on the left lower portion of the console, the media center controls
operate via the buttons here and display via the main lcd screen.
Power Button - Toggle Media Center On/Off
⏭
Skip forward, Long Press Seek forward / FM Frequency Up(Radio)
⏮
Skip back, Long Press Seek back / FM Frequency Down (Radio)
USB
USB port for media storage device
TF
TF card slot for media storage card
Bluetooth Pairing Button
🗣
Headset jack
V+
Volume Up
V-
Volume Down
MOD
Cycles through modes FM Radio, MP3, MP4, Bluetooth
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LCD Display
❶
Battery Level - includes state of charge % and current battery
voltage
❷
Trip Odometer (km) - resets when the scooter shuts down
❸
Speedometer (km/h)
❹
Speed Gear Setting - current highlighted in green
❺
Media Center Display - volume, current mode details
❻
READY message - displays when startup complete
❼
Odometer (km)
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Charging your Scooter
Your scooter does not come fully charged and requires a full charge before
your first use. To maintain the batteries life charge after use and don’t allow
the battery to empty completely. Locate the charging port behind the plastic
flap on the rear of the outer body below the windows. Insert the charger into
the port and then into the wall socket. The charger will illuminate green to
indicate it is powered up, and then switch to red to indicate it is actively
charging the battery. When charging is complete the charger will switch
back to green to indicate it is no longer charging, disconnect the charger
from the wall outlet and then from the scooter.
Charger Indicator Lights:
Red: ☼Actively Charging
Green: ☼Charging Complete
Please note that your charger may become warm or emit sound during
charging, this is normal. Oppositely if it doesn’t, this does not indicate a
problem with your charger.
Avoid dropping your charger and keep away from moisture & cold
temperatures! Your scooter will only charge and operate with the
breaker in the ON position!
Adjusting the seat
There are 3 points of adjustments on the driver’s seat of the Golf. Similar to
most cars the head adjusts up and down by squeezing the catch where the
prong of the headrest inserts into the backrest. The handle on the left side
of the seat adjusts the angle of the seat back. The handle on the right adjust
the seat forwards and backwards.
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Maintenance & Care
The GIO Golf requires minimal maintenance which can be performed by
most users, a friend or family member, or scooter technician. Visually
inspect your scooter regularly for any signs of damage, especially after any
collisions or accidents.
⚠To ensure the safety and reliability, do not modify your scooter,
and always use parts, specifically designed for the GIO Tron. Ensure
the scooter is turned off before performing any maintenance! ⚠
Safety Inspection List
BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE and periodically after, check the following:
Brakes:
● Do the brakes prevent movement when they are squeezed?
● Does the power supply correctly cut out while braking?
● Is there any friction or noise when driving?
Tires:
● Are they properly inflated? (Check sidewall for recommended PSI)
● Are the tires in good condition?
Lights:
● Do the turn signals function properly?
● Does the headlight function properly?
Steering Handle:
● Does it turn freely?
● Does the throttle function properly?
General:
● Are there any loose parts, nuts, bolts etc?
Any issues found should be addressed before riding the scooter!
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Battery Care
⚠Always charge your battery with the included charger, do not
substitute with a different charger. For best performance, charge
after use and avoid completely draining the battery by recharging it
before the meter reaches zero. ⚠
The battery in your scooter requires regular charging, even when not in use,
to maintain its life. This maintenance charge should be performed at least
once a month if no other charging has occurred. If storing the scooter for an
extended period of time, such as during winter, ensure that it is accessible
to perform the required maintenance charging.
All batteries are affected by environmental temperature. The battery will
discharge faster at lower temperatures, resulting in a shorter trip time.
Prolonged exposure to subzero temperatures may result in damage to the
battery.
Ensure the battery does not come in contact with flames or alkaline
materials and avoid direct prolonged exposure to sunlight.
The speed the scooter is driven at will directly affect the range and battery
life of each ride. The faster the scooter is driven the shorter total ride time
will be. Lower speeds will provide the best performance.
Tires
The Golf is equipped with tubeless tires, these require less maintenance,
and are less prone to flats compared to traditional tube tires. However,
damage and flats are still possible. The condition of your tires not only
directly affects the ability to drive your scooter but also its general
performance. Replace worn tires as necessary, please contact customer
service to inquire about placing an order.
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