Handicare Fortress 1700DT User manual

O W N E R’ S M A N U A L
3 & 4 Wheel Scooters
Issue 2
January 2008

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reserves the right to changes and modifications.
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Fortress 1700 DT/TA Table of contents
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Introduction ........................................................................................ 5
This manual ........................................................................................ 5
Product labels..................................................................................6-7
Symbols used in manual.................................................................... 8
Service and technical support........................................................... 9
Identification plate.............................................................................. 9
Identification of the product .............................................................. 9
Warranty………..………………………………………………………10-12
Use according to purpose ............................................................... 12
1 General safety regulations and instructions............................ 13
1.1 Labels and instructions on the scooter....................... 13
1.2 Technical specifications ............................................... 13
1.3 Modifications ................................................................. 13
1.4 Safety ........................................................................13-15
2 General description ................................................................... 15
3 Main components..................................................................16-17
4 Operation.................................................................................... 18
4.1 Driving with the Fortress 1700 DT/TA ................................ 18
4.1.1 Inspection before use................................................ 18
4.2 Operating Controls .............................................................. 19
4.2.1 Console .................................................................... 20
4.2.2 Switching on ............................................................. 23
4.2.3 Charging connection ................................................. 23
4.3 Driving Procedures.............................................................. 24
4.3.1 Driving forward and in reverse .................................. 24
4.3.2 Corners..................................................................... 25
4.3.3 Slopes....................................................................... 26
4.3.4 Obstacles.................................................................. 28
4.3.5 Overload Shutdown .................................................. 29
4.3.6 Switching off ............................................................. 29
4.3.7 Parking ..................................................................... 30
4.3.8 Charging the batteries............................................... 30
4.3.9 Battery charger ......................................................... 31
4.4 Transferring in and out........................................................ 32
4.5 Pushing the scooter ............................................................ 32
4.5.1 Freewheel position of the scooter ............................. 33
4.6 Dissassembling the scooter for storage or transport ....... 34
4.6.1 Removing the seat ........................................................... 34
4.6.2 Separating the scooter………………………………… 35
4.6.3 Folding dowh the steering tiller.................................. 38

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4.7 Transporting the scooter fully assembled......................... 39
5 Adjustment options ................................................................... 40
5.1 Seat adjustments................................................................. 40
5.1.1 Adjusting the seat height .......................................... 40
5.1.2 Adjusting the seat depth ........................................... 40
5.1.3 Backrest adjustment ................................................. 41
5.1.4 Adjusting the armrest................................................ 42
5.1.5 Adjusting the headrest ............................................. 42
5.2 Adjusting the steering tiller...................................................... 43
6 Maintenance............................................................................... 44
6.1 Maintenance table ............................................................... 44
6.1.1 Batteries ................................................................... 44
6.1.2 Replacing the batteries............................................. 45
6.1.3 Cleaning the batteries............................................... 46
6.2 Tires ..................................................................................... 47
6.2.1 Inflating the tires ....................................................... 47
6.3 Cleaning............................................................................... 47
7 Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 48
7.1 Troubleshooting table.................................................... 48-49
7.2 Automatic circuit breaker ................................................... 49
7.3 EMI malfunction .................................................................. 51
8 Technical specifications ........................................................... 52
8.1 Product specifications Fortress 1700 DT/TA................ 52-53
8.2 Authorized service and technical support......................... 54

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Fortress 1700 DT or TA electric scooter.
Welcome to a growing community of people who use a scooter from the
Handicare product range.
Handicare stands for reliability and innovative technology, which results in
easily operated quality products.
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This Manual
With this manual you can safely use and maintain the product. In case of
doubt always contact your dealer.
In this manual, the words "left", "right", "front" and "back" are used to indicate a
certain part of the product. This is viewed from the position of the user seated
on the scooter.
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Please refer to the back cover of this manual to find to your scooter’s serial
number, model description, and your authorized Handicare dealer. This
information will be helpful for any product assistance that you may require in
the future.

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Product Labels
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The product has the following decals and labels:
A. Charging connection
B. Circuit breaker
C. Tire pressure wheels
D. Freewheel
E. Tiller angle adjustment

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Product Labels
A. Charging connection
For charging of the batteries, see 'Charging the batteries'.
Pic.14203003ML
B. Circuit breaker
The scooter has a safety circuit breaker feature. See
‘Automatic circuit breaker’.
PIC.14202008ML
C. Tire pressure
For tire pressure of the wheels, see 'product specifications’.
PIC.14550002M
D. Freewheel
1. Lever in the lower position:
The drive of the motor is disconnected: the scooter can
be pushed manually.
2. Lever in the upper position:
The drive of the motor has been engaged: The scooter
can be electrically driven.
PIC.14502001ML
F. Tiller angle adjustment
Adjust the steering tiller to obtain a position that is most
comfortable for you while driving. See ‘Adjusting the
steering tiller’.
PIC.14203006ML

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Symbols used in this manual:
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CAUTION
Poorly executed procedures that can result in damage to
the product, the environment, or injury to the user.
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ATTENTION!
Suggestions that help specific procedures to be carried out
more easily.
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Consult the specified information source(s) first.
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Pull the charge cord out of the charging connection of the
scooter before doing any maintenance on the scooter.
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Service and Technical Support
For information concerning specific settings, maintenance or repair work,
please contact your dealer. He is always prepared to help you.
Ensure you have at hand:
•Model
•Serial number
This information is provided on the identification plate. See diagram below.
PIC.018448ml
Identification plate
Product information can be found on plate (A). See: 'Identification of the
product'.
Identification of the product
PIC14702107ML
A. Model
B. Date of manufacture
C. Serial/Identification number
D. Maximum load in kg
E. Usage: Indoors, Outdoors, or both

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Warranty: Fortress 1700 DT and TA
Handicare warrants to the original buyer that the new equipment sold by an
authorized Handicare dealer is, at the time of delivery to the buyer and for the
defined time periods (found below) following such delivery, free from defects in
material and workmanship and meets designed performance levels.
Handicare agrees that, during the defined time periods, it will either repair or
replace, at Handicare’s sole option, any part or parts of new equipment which
under proper and normal conditions of use proves to be defective or fails to
meet designed performance levels.
The warranty time periods for various components of the Fortress 1700 DT
and 1700 TA are defined as follows:
Component Warranty Period
Frame
Main Frame Weldment Lifetime
Tiller Framing and Steering Structure 3 Years Non-Pro-rated
Seat Plate 1 Year
Drive System
“Duro-Torque” Motor and Differential
(1700 DT)
3 Years Non-Pro-rated
Transaxle and 2-Pole motor (1700 TA) 2 Years Non-Pro-rated
Bearings for Differential (1700 DT) 1Year
Electrical
Controller, Wiring Harnesses,
Electronics, Charger
2 Years Non-Pro-rated
Exclusions and Limitations
•Equipment modified other than by Handicare is not covered by this
warranty.
•Tires, inner tubes, plastic covers, basket, brake pads, motor brushes,
wheel bearings, chain, fuses, light bulbs, arm pads, seat and upholstery
are considered wear items and are not covered by this warranty.
•Cosmetic appearance of items will change as a result of use and are not
covered by this warranty.
•Items added to the equipment by the buyer or by a user are not covered
by this warranty.