Gio Electric Tron User manual

PLEASE INSPECT YOUR GIO ELECTRIC TRON MOBILITY SCOOTER
UPON ARRIVAL AND REPORT ANY DAMAGES THAT MAY HAVE
OCCURRED DURING SHIPPING
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⚠ SAFETY INFORMATION ⚠
Please note the following information to ensure your safety and get better
use out of your GIO TRON Mobility Scooter. 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 designed only for one adult only. Never exceed the max load
capacity of the vehicle. 330lbs (140kg)
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.
⚠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 PRIMARILY 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)] ⚠
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Table of Contents
Riding Safety 3
Overview 4
Scooter Assembly 5
Scooter & Control Diagrams 10
Operating & Adjusting Your Scooter 12
Maintenance & Care 16
Specifications & Troubleshooting 19
Warranty Information 21
Riding Safety
ALWAYS practice riding your scooter in an open area prior to driving
amongst vehicle/pedestrian traffic
ALWAYS wear an approved helmet when riding your scooter
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 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 wear reflective clothing while driving in darker conditions
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ALWAYS adjust the seat/steering column 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 12°
NEVER driving while fatigued or tired
NEVER driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
NEVER distracted driving by not using a cell phone while driving
NEVER use replacement parts not approved by GIO Electric
NEVER use a charger not included or approved of by GIO Electric
Overview
Thank you for your purchase of the GIO Electric Tron Mobility Scooter. It is
an easy to operate mobility scooter designed for indoor and outdoor use.
This stylish recreational mobility scooter doesn’t require any licensing,
registration or insurance.* (*unless required locally)
Inspired by motorcycle design, the Tron is packed with features from backup
claxon to generous top speeds, long driving range, rear shock suspension,
highly adjustable smart seat 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 Tron arrives 95% assembled and is ready in 6 simple steps and only
requires a basic screwdriver and adjustable wrench.
Step 1 - Unboxing
Unpack your Tron - Untie or snip the wires holding your scooter in its
protective frame and remove it from its packaging. We recommend saving
shipping material until assembly is complete to avoid accidental loss of
small parts/components. Double check that your Tron includes the following
components:
Shopping Basket Keys (x2)
Headrest Headrest Hardware
Charger Mirrors
(Due to a packing error your Tron may include a spare headrest mounting arm. This extra piece is not used in assembly.)
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Step 2 - Front Basket
Loosen the large plastic knobs on the steering column, adjust the steering
column into a fully upright position, and retighten the knobs.
Your basket lowers into place on the front basket bracket and is easily
removed to use while shopping away from your scooter.
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Step 3 - Seat
Locate the 2 metal mounting knobs located on the back of the seat back
and remove.
Carefully align the bolts on the seat back with the holes in the back of the
seat bucket, replace the mounting knobs and tighten into place. Please note
the holes are located just under the outside lip of the seat bucket.
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Step 4 - Headrest
Insert the headrest into the mounting bracket on the rear of the seat. Install
the quick adjust button by inserting the plastic push button, with spring slid
over it, into the rear hole at the base of the mounting bracket and the bolt,
with washer added, into the corresponding hole on the front of the bracket.
Secure the bolt into the button with a screwdriver. Finish off the look of the
headrest by placing the plastic cap over the screwhead and pressing into
place.
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Step 5 - Mirrors
Twist each mirror into place until snug and tighten with a wrench if
necessary.
Step 6 - Breaker
The breaker on the scooter ships in the off position. It must be turned on
before charging or using your scooter. Open the under seat compartment
from the rear lock and locate the breaker at the front right side. Push the
breaker to the on position and you are now ready to charge.
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Scooter Diagram
a
Adjustable headrest
k
Tip protection wheels
b
Headrest quick adjust button
l
Rearview mirrors
c
Adjustable seat back
m
Handlebars, controls, display
d
Swivel seat bucket w/ cushion
n
Ignition
e
Rear storage container w/lock
o
Removable shopping basket
f
Seat distance adjustment
handle
p
Steering column adjustment
knobs
g
Charging port
q
Bag hook
h
Rear lights & under seat latch
r
Front lights & headlight
i
Under seat compartment,
controller & battery
s
Footrest
j
Rear wheels & brakes, motor
t
Front wheels & brakes
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Control Diagrams
A
High/low beam switch
G
Speed (km/hr)
B
Turn signal switch
H
Speed setting
C
Horn buttons
I
Battery level
D
Lights switch
J
Battery voltage
E
Speed switch
K
Traveled dictance
F
Reverse button
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Operating & Adjusting your Scooter
Turning your Scooter ON/OFF
To turn the scooter on, insert the key into the ignition and turn clockwise. To
turn your scooter off, turn the key counterclockwise from the on position.
The LCD display should activate indicating the scooter is on.
Driving your Scooter
The Tron 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.
To slow or stop your scooter, release the throttle and squeeze both brake
levels to apply both front and rear brakes. Always apply both brakes at the
same time, especially when traveling at higher speeds. Please note the
electric braking function of your scooter will prevent the motor from starting
if the brakes are applied.
⚠Drive with care on wet/slippery/icy surfaces as it will increase the
distance needed to stop, allow extra room for braking in these
conditions. When driving downhill it is recommended to release the
throttle & apply brakes as needed to control the scooter’s speed. ⚠
Your scooter features control switches next to the throttle grip that adjust
driving features. The upper switch labeled 1-3 sets the current speed setting
of the scooter. (Setting approximate speed: 1 - 3.75mph(6km/h), 2 -
7.5mph(12km/h) 3 - 15mph(25km/hr)) The lower switch drives the scooter in
reverse at 5mph(8km/h). Bring your scooter to a complete stop before
switching between forward and reverse.
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Driving your Scooter continued…
The brake handle also features a parking brake option. Once stopped you
can apply the parking brake by squeezing the brake normally and then
pressing in the small parking brake lever on the brake handle. To release
the parking brake simply squeeze the brake handle again. 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 display screen. (See control diagram for locations)
Right Side Controls:
The 3 position black switch controls the scooters lights:
( ☼ ) All lights including headlight ON
(>DⱭ<) Daytime signal & running lights only or
( ○ ) All lights OFF
The button located below the light switch, labeled with a horn, symbol
activates the scooter's horn.
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 of the switches is a button labeled with a horn symbol that
activates the scooter's horn in addition to the horn button on the right side.
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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 just below the
front of the seat, insert the corresponding end of your charger and then plug
into a standard wall socket. The light on the charger will illuminate red while
your scooter is charging and will switch to green when charging is complete.
(Approximately 8-10 hours)
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 your scooter
The “smart” seat on the Tron has several possible adjustments.
Headrest
To adjust the height of the headrest, press the quick adjust button and shift
the headrest to the desired position. Release the button and ensure the
headrest is properly locked into place. Once at the desired height the angle
of the headrest cushion can be adjusted manually by turning it. The head
rest also shifts in unison with the backrest to offer the riders head support
when the backrest is lowered into a reclining position
The backrest of the scooter consists of 2 separate cushions sections and
vertical support. Each section automatically shifts with the pressure applied
by the rider. To recline simply lean back on the seat and allow the backrest
to adjust to your angle.
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Seat
The seat of the Tron swivels to allow the rider easy access, as well as shift
forward backwards. To adjust either, locate the seat adjustment handle
located on the right side of the base of the seat. Engage the handle, adjust
the seat to your liking and release the handle. Always remember to come to
a complete stop before adjusting the seat.
Steering Column
As part of the smart seat design the Tron’s steering column is adjustable to
accommodate the 4 riding positions. Begin by loosening the steering column
adjustment knobs, then carefully shift the steering column into the desired
position. Once the desired position is set, tighten the adjustment knobs to
set the steering column into place.
Riding positions
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Storage on your Scooter
Your scooter comes complete with several storage options. The largest
being the enclosed container on the seat located on the back of the seat
and is lockable with the scooters keys. There is also a hidden storage
compartment located beneath the seat, it is accessible by unlocking the
latch located on the rear of the scooter below the seat. There is a bag hook
located just below the LCD screen, perfect for shopping bags or a purse.
Maintenance & Care
The GIO Tron 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 of your scooter, do not modify
your scooter, and always use parts, i.e. charger, specifically designed
for the GIO Tron. Alway make sure your 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? (40 PSI)
● Are the tires in good condition?
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Safety Inspection List Continued…
Lights:
● Do the turn signals function properly?
● Does the headlight function properly?
Steering Handle:
● Does it turn freely?
General:
● Are there any loose parts, nuts, bolts etc?
Any issues found should be addressed before riding the scooter!
Battery
⚠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.
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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 Tron 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.
In the event your tire is unable to hold air. Check it for any cuts or punctures.
In the event of a puncture the tire can be repaired at home with a basic
patch kit for tubeless tires, or by a shop that repairs tires. In the event that
there is a cut or greater damage to your tire(s) replacement parts are
available to order, please contact customer service.
⚠The tread on the tires is crucial to the scooter’s handling and
safety. Worn out treads will reduce the grip between the tire and the
driving surface resulting in less control and possible accidents. ⚠
Lubrication
This vehicle is designed with a differential motor for the rear axle and the
gearbox needs lubrication with the gear oil. This should be changed every
2-3 years under normal driving conditions or if stored for an extended period
of time.
Cleaning
To clean your scooter use a damp cloth with a neutral soap to wipe clean
surfaces. Avoid high pressure or excess water as this may cause corrosion
or shorts in electrical components.
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Specifications & Troubleshooting
Specifications
Motor:
Differential 60V 600W
Ground Clearance:
2.5" (6cm)
Battery:
60v 20ah lead acid
Seat Height:
25” (74cm) from ground*
Brakes:
Front/Rear Drum
Wheel Base:
36” (120cm)
Tires:
10 x 3.00 Tubeless Tires
Wheel Track:
24” (67cm)
Top Speed:
15mph(25km/h)
Turning Radius:
71” (180cm)
Range per Charge:
Up to 30miles (50km)
Max Load:
330lbs (200kgs)
Charge Time:
8-10 hours
Dry Weight:
335lbs (125kgs)
Dimensions:
62” x 28” x 51”
(157x72x130cm)
Max Incline:
12°
Troubleshooting
Issue
Possible Cause
Solution
Scooter won’t move
Ignition not turned on
Turn key to ON position
Battery is empty
Charge battery
Battery not connected
Check battery connections
Breaker not turned on
Turn breaker to ON position
Brakes engaged
Release brakes or replace brake
handles if defective
Motor malfunction
Check connections near the motor,
tighten loose connections, or
replace motor
Throttle malfunction
Check connections to or replace
throttle
Controller malfunction
Check connections to or replace
controller
Noise coming from motor
Defective or damaged motor
Replace motor
Scooter doesn’t
decelerate when throttle
released
Throttle is defective
Replace throttle
Controller is defective
Replace controller
Scooter slowing down
Low battery
Charge battery
Defective battery
Replace battery
Defective throttle
Replace throttle
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