KYMCO Mini LS User manual

OPERATING
MANUAL
Mini LS

Introduction
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With the Mini LS you have now purchased a product which has been
manufactured in accordance with the newest technical capabilities and
based on the highest operating comfort.
We have placed great value on the simplest possible operation and
long service life in both construction and material selection.
A large varietyof useful accessories rounds off our range in addition to the
scooter.
This Operating Manual assumes that the suitability of the user for
scooter usage has been discussed with a doctor, therapist and/or
dealerbeforeoperation.
The operating manual will help you get to know the function of our
scooter and, in addition, describes
•operation
• care and maintenance
•repair
The manual has been drawn up using information available at the time of
printing with regard to construction and operation of the scooter.
We reserve the right to make changes due to technical improvements.
If you have any other questions about this scooter please contact
your retailer or supplier.

Contents
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1.0 Safety instructions........................................................ 5
1.1 Symbols used ............................................................. 5
1.2 Intended use .............................................................. 6
1.3 General Information .................................................... 6
1.4 Safety when driving..................................................... 7
1.5 Safety during transport, assembly and maintenance........ 8
1.6 Safety when handling batteries..................................... 9
1.7 Safety - information about electronics............................ 9
2.0 Versions........................................................................10
3.0 Extent of delivery..........................................................10
4.0 Components..................................................................11
4.1 The scooter ................................................................11
4.2 The dashboard - displays and controls ..........................11
5.0 Brief instructions ..........................................................12
5.1 Driving the scooter......................................................12
5.2 Transporting the scooter ..............................................14
6.0 Setting up the scooter ..................................................16
6.1 Adjusting the seat height ............................................16
6.2 Adjusting the seat position ..........................................19
6.2.1 Adjusting the distance between seat and tiller.............19
6.2.2 Adjusting the armrest width......................................19
6.3 Adjusting the tiller angle.............................................20
7.0 Information about safe scooter driving........................21
7.1 Driving up inclines and down slopes .............................22
7.2 Overcoming obstacles.................................................23
7.2.1 Driving Information – Overcoming kerbs ....................24
7.3 Overload protection - motor protection .........................25
7.4 Battery charging state = driving range..........................26
7.4.1 Battery charging state..............................................26
7.4.2 Driving range..........................................................27
7.4.3 Over discharge protection - battery protection ............27
8.0 Driving the scooter .......................................................28
8.1 Getting on and off ......................................................28
8.2 Turning the seat.........................................................30
8.3 Switching the scooter On ............................................30
8.3.1 Operation indicator and fault display..........................30
8.4 Adjusting the speed....................................................31
8.5 Before driving............................................................31
8.6 Driving..................................................................... 32
8.7 Using the motor brake ................................................32

Contents
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8.8 Using the horn .........................................................33
8.9 Switching off / parking the scooter..............................33
9.0 Pushing the scooter.....................................................34
10.0 Attaching the shopping basket...................................34
11.0 Charging the batteries................................................35
11.1 Charging the batteries.............................................36
11.1.1 Charging the batteries in the scooter via the tiller
(22 Ah)..............................................................36
11.1.2 Charging the 22 Ah batteries in the battery case(when
removed from the scooter)..................................37
11.1.3 LED information at battery charger during charging .38
11.2 After charging ........................................................38
12.0 Things to know...........................................................39
12.1 The battery charger - functioning principle.................39
12.2 The Batteries .........................................................39
12.2.1 What are batteries for cyclic use?...........................40
12.2.2 When do the batteries achieve their maximum
performance? ......................................................40
12.2.3 How do I make sure the batteries achieve their
best service life? ..................................................40
12.3 Anti tipping wheels .................................................40
12.4 Wheels and tyres....................................................40
12.5 The drive unit.........................................................41
12.6 The working principle..............................................41
12.7 The control unit......................................................41
12.8 The auto switch-off.................................................42
12.9 Brakes on the scooter .............................................42
12.10 Driver´s licence....................................................42
12.11 Insurance ............................................................42
12.12 Approval for road traffic use...................................43
13.0 Transporting the scooter............................................ 44
13.1 Transport information..............................................44
13.2 Transporting the complete scooter ............................44
13.3 Preparation for transport - separating components .....44
13.3.1 Working step summary.........................................45
13.3.2 Removing the seat ...............................................45
13.3.3 Removing the battery case....................................45
13.3.4 Folding the tiller down ..........................................46
13.3.5 Disengaging the drive unit from the chassis ............46
13.3.6 Installing step in the reverse order of removal.........46
14.0 Cleaning...................................................................... 47

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15.0 Maintenance and Inspection ......................................48
15.1 Daily maintenance before start of journey ...............48
15.2 Annual inspection - inspection timetable .................49
16.0 Troubleshooting .........................................................52
16.1 Before troubleshooting..........................................52
16.2 Troubleshooting ...................................................53
16.3 Operation indicator blink codes ..............................55
16.3.1 Blink speed.......................................................55
17.0 Repairs ....................................................................... 56
17.1 Information about safety at work ...........................56
17.2 Tools...................................................................56
17.3 Wheels - removal and replacement.........................57
17.4 Replacing the tyre ................................................60
17.5 Fuses..................................................................61
17.6 Batteries .............................................................62
17.6.1 Disposal of used or damaged batteries.................62
17.6.2 Replacing the batteries.......................................63
18.0 Temporary storage.....................................................64
19.1 Specifications ............................................................. 65
19.1.1 General data.....................................................65
19.2 Torque for fixing screws ........................................66
19.3 Disposing of the scooter........................................66
20.0 Wiring diagram........................................................... 67
21.0 Warranty information.................................................68

Safety instructions
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1.0 Safety instructions
1.1 Symbols used
This instruction manual contains the following symbols which are used
to highlight special hazards in dealing with the product or information for
simplifying the handling.
NO
Symbol
mean
1
SERIAL NUMBER
2
DATE OF MANUFACTURE
3
MANUFACTURER
4
Direct current 24V
5
Protective earth (ground)
6
Caution
In case of application as a safety sign, the rules
according to ISO 3864-1 are to be adhered to. See
safety sign ISO 7010-W001.
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Security certificate symbol
9 The presence of this symbol indicates that the
material used for the manufacture of specfic type of
medical device, contains several phthalates
mentioned with the symbol(DHEP,and/or DBP and/or
BBP)
10 The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates
that the product (electrical and electronic equipment)
should not be placed in municipal waste.
Please check local regulations for disposal of
electronic products.

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1.2 Intended use
The KYMCO Healthcare scooter is constructed for use both indoors (Suggest
general use - indoors) and outdoors .
It is intended to increase the mobility of persons who are both
physically and mentally capable of assessing any driving situations
correctly and reacting correspondingly to them at any time.
The Mini LS models are classified as an “invalid carriage” for use indoors,
on pavements, footpaths, pedestrian zones and areas free from motor
traffic.
They must not be driven on public roads with the exception of crossing or
when no pavements are available.
This product’s seat could include Phthalates material in surface.
Phthalates are WHO officially announced as an environmental hormone,
with the role of female hormones in the body can interfere with the body's
endocrine system, advising pregnant women to avoid prolonged use of
this product.
Advising pregnant women to avoid prolonged use of this product.
1.3 General Information
Read the entire operating manual thoroughly before using the
Mini LS scooter!
Ensure that:
•The operating manual is read by all people who drive, care for and service
the scooter.
•All persons who drive, care for, service or repair the scooter have access
to the operating manual at any time.
Any damages resulting from nonobservance of this operating manual are
excluded from the guarantee.
Risk of accidents!
• Do NOT use the scooter if your driving capability is impaired
throughconsumptionof
medicine or alcohol.
• Only
use the scooter for its correct intended use.
• Only
use the scooter when it is in perfect working order.
• If
any breakdowns occur , stop using the scooter immediately and
secure it against unauthorizeduse.
• It is imperative that you always rectify any faults which could
influence the function and safety of the scooter immediatel
y .
• Observe
maximum loading = see Specifications

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• O nly use accessories and spare parts authorized by
KYMCO Healthcare UK Limited.
• The scooter
is only authorized for transport of one person.
•
Do not carry out any seat adjustments while driving.
Tipping hazard!
• Do not adjust the seat if the scooter is standing on an incline.
•
Do not lean out over the armrest to the sides or over the
bac krest to the rear .
1.4 Safety when driving
Risk of accidents!
• Check correct functioning of the brakes before every journey.
•
Check the tyre air pressure regular ly.
• Always
use the seat belts when driving.
•
Do not switch the scooter off while driving.
•
Do not drive up or down gradients which are too steep, over
obstacles
on gradients or up anddownramps.
Observe maximum climb angle = see Specifications
• Only
drive throughrestricted widths, around bends, inclines and
ramps with reduced suitable speed.
• Only
drive up or down inclines when the backresthas been
adjusted to
ver tical.
• Don´t
drive too close to open waters.
Tipping hazard!
• Do not carry out any seat adjustments while driving.
• Only drive over obstacles and up kerbstones at the lowest point
and at right angles.
• Avoid sudden changes of direction andspeed.
• Avoid steep gradients where there is a danger of skidding
(ice, snow, wet surfaces etc.).
• Avoid loose surfaces whose characteristics you are not able to
assess (woodlands, turf, beaches, gravel etc.)
• Always drive straight up and down gradients - do not drive in
zigzags.
• Do not turn around on inclines.
• Do not drive down steps
.

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• Do not drive backwards down gradients,stairs or kerbstones, or
over obstacles.
Danger due to unintentional movement!
• Always turn the scooter off using the keyswitch if you:
- want to get on or off
- intend to stop for long periods
- are putting the scooter a way.
1.5 Safety during transport, assembly and maintenance
If the scooter is transported in the vehiclewhen fully
assembled:
-no persons may sit on the scooter during loading!
-no persons maysit on the scooter during transport!
Clamping and crushing hazard!
Increased hazards due to clamping or crushing result due to the high
componentweight(suchasbatteries)duringpreparation
for transportandmaintenance work.
• Always
carry out any work to be done with great care.
• Always try to get help from a second person, especially when
sto
wing par ts f or tr anspor t.
• Only
carry out any work described if you are used to working with
thetools required.
• Only
carry out work using suitable too
Injury hazard due to improper assembly!
• Ensure that all components in the Scooter have been correctly
assembled.
• After
assembly , check that all locking devices are holding correctly.
Accidenthazardduetoincorrectlyboltedconnections!
• If bolted connections have self-locking nuts, ensure that
these
are replaced when reassembling.
•
Do not replace self-locking nuts with normal nuts.
• If bolted connections
have lock washers, check lock
washers when reassemb lingandreplaceifnecessary.

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1.6 Safety when handling batteries
Fire hazard!
• Do not cover the battery charger and ventilation slot while
charging batteries.
• Only
use the battery charger in well-ventilated areas.
Risk of accidents!
• Only use the original batterycharger(included in delivery).
• Let
your dealer replace your battery.
• Only
use batteries as detailed in the chapter entitled
“Specifications”.
• Observe
warning informationgiven bythe battery
manu facturer.
• Batter
ies are e xtremely hea vy.
Burn hazard due to damaged batteries!
Batteries discharging acid can lead to serious burns.
•
Do not touch damaged batterieswithyourbarehands.Use
rubber gloves!
• If
acid should contact your skin, wash the affected area
immediately with plenty of
w ater and contact a doctor.
• If
acid should come in contact with your eyes, rinse them out
immediately with lots of
w ater and visit a doctor.
• Always change any clothing soiled with battery acid
immediatel
y .
1.7 Safety- information about electronics
Accident hazard due to failures!
Radio, television, radio transmission devices and mobile phones
produceelectromagneticfields.Thesecan negativelyinfluence the
scooter electronics functions.
•
Do not drive close to strong radio or television transmitters
(transmittermasts).
• Switch the scooter off if
you are using your mobile phone.
Interference caused to other devices!
The scooter produces an electromagneticfield which can
negatively affect functioning of electrical devices such as
medicinaldevices,radio receivers or mobile telephones within the
vicinity.

Versions
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2.0 V ersions
3.0 Extent of delivery
After receiving your scooter, please check the following:
•That the delivery is complete in accordance with the list below
•The delivery condition using the inspection plan(chapter 14.2)
If any faults are apparent or components are missing, please contact
your supplieror dealer.
The following itemsare included in
delivery in addition to the scooter:
1. Shoppingbasket
2. Two vehicle keys for switching the
on/off
3. Batterycharger
4.OperatingManual
5. Handle pipe assy
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Components
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4.0 Components
4.1 The scooter
4.2 The dashboard - displays and controls
Steeringwheel
Tiller
Dashboardwithcontrols
Seat unit with
armrests
Shopping basket
Battery case
LED
LED
Key switch
(ON-OFFswitch)
Speedcontroller
Handle
Handle
Drivelever
(reverse)
Hornbutton Batterycharge
display
Drivelever
(forwards)
Operation indicator
(fault display)
Front /Rear Position
light

Brief instructions
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5.0 Brief
instructions
The following brief instructions should enable people to quickly get used
to operating the scooter after a long period of non-use and to refresh
existing knowledge of operation.
It is imperative that you follow the instructions given in the main
manual!
5.1 Driving the scooter
NOTE
Before starting driving, adjust the seat height, the backrest and the
armrests to a comfortable position. Your specialist dealer would be
very glad to help.
1.)Turn the seat to the outside. 2.) Get in - turn the seat in the
direction of travel
3.) Switch on the scooter
ON

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The drive lever position controls the
speed variably right up to m
aximum
drivingspeed.
1
Standstill
(brakeengaged)
Standstill
(brakeengaged)
Reverse
Forwards
4.) Checkthebattery chargingstate 5.) Set the maximum speed
Red-reserve
Yellow-medium
Green-full
= lowest possible driving
speed(approx.1.5mph)
= highest possible driving
speed (approx.4mph)
6.) Driving
Operatethe drive lever slowlyuntilthe required speed has been reached
7.) Braking = release drive 8.) Horn
lever(1)
(1) (8)

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5.2 Transporting the scooter
Dismantling the scooter(stages 1 to 9)
1.)Removetheseat
3.)Fold the tiller down
4.)Remove the chassis
(1)
2.)Removingthebatterycase
(2)

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Reassemblingthe scooter
(Stages4 to1)
The scooter dismantled:
1. Chassis
2. Drive unit
3. Battery case
4. Seat unit
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Adjusting the seat height
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6.0 Setting up the scooter
The following passage describes how to set up your scooter in order to
ensure that you have a comfortable and safe drive.
6.1 Adjusting the seat height
NOTE!
The seat must be removed from the scooter inorder to adjust the seat
height. You should try to get help from a second person if possible or
contact your dealer.
Removingtheseat: Removingtheseat
Tilt the backrest forwards.
Lift the seat while pulling the seat
lock (a) out of the seat support (1).
Adjusting the seat height:Removing the clamping
bolt
Pull the clamping bolt (1)
Out of the seat support (2).
(a)
(1)
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Adjusting the seat height
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In order to avoid danger when
driving. Please adjust the height of
seat, and then confirm if the seat’s
bolt is at the right position,
otherwise, the seat would be
shaked.
The seat height (h) is adjusted using
the five holes (1-5) in the seat support.
Pull the seat support (6) out as far as
the required height until the correct
hole (1-5) appears in the seat tube hole
(7).
Push the clamping bolts (8) into the
seat tube from the front.
h
holes
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Adjusting the seat height
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Insertingthe seat:
Pull the seat lock (a) and guide the
seat into the seat support (1) from
above.
Let go off the seat lock and
engage the rotational adjustment
by turning the seat a little one way
then the other.
NOTE
If after inserting the seat it is
not possible to turn the seat or
to pull the seat lock, the seat is
notproperlylocked.
NOTE
Confirm the seat pin (2) for
smoothness.
If necessary, replace a new one.
Confirm if the seat pin is inserted
within the adjusting hole (3).
Insertingthe seat
1 a
(2)
(3)

A djusting the seat
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6.2 Adjusting the seat position
6.2.1 Adjustingthedistancebetweenseat Moving the seat
and tiller
Pull the locking lever (1) upwards and move
the seat forwards or backwards to the
required distance.
Let go of locking lever and engage the locking
mechanism by pushing the seat slightly
forwards and backwards.
Accident hazard due to non-engaged seat!
• Ensure that the seat is properly engaged after adjustmentby
pushing the seat slightlyforwards and thenbackwards.
6.2.2 Adjustingthearmrestwidth
Loosen both clamping screws (2).
Pull both armrests (3)
simultaneously to therequired
width.
Secure the armrests by
tightening the clamping
screws.
CAUTION!
• Do not pull the ar mrests
further out than the
marking
(a) for maximum armrest
width.
Adjustingthearmrest width
(1)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(a)