KYMCO Mini S ForU User manual

OPERATING
MANUAL
Mini S ForU

Introduction
With the Mini S ForU, you have now purchased a product which has
been manufactured in accordance with the newest technical
capabilities and based on the highestoperating comfort.
We have placed great value on the simplest possible operation and
long service life in both construction and material selection.
A large variety of useful accessories rounds off our range in addition
to the ForU scooter.
This Operating Manual assumes that the suitability of the user for
scooter usage has been discussed with a doctor, therapist and/or
dealerbefore operation.
The operating manual will help you get to know the function of our
ForUscooter and, in addition, describes
•operation
•care and maintenance
•repair
The manual has been drawn up using information available at the time
ofprintingwith regardto construction and operationofthescooter.
We reserve the right to make changes due to technical improvements.
If you have any other questions about this scooter please contact
yourretaileror supplier.
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Contents
1.0 Safety instructions ................................................................……………….8
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
Symbols used..............................................................................8
Intendeduse................................................................................8
General Information .....................................................................9
Safetywhen driving .................................................................... 10
Safety during transport, assembly and maintenance.................... 11
Safety when handling batteries ................................................... 12
Safety - information about electronics.......................................... 12
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
Versions ............................................................................................ .13
Extent of delivery ............................................................................. .13
Components ..................................................................................... .14
4.1 The Mini SForUscooter............................................................ 14
4.2 The dashboard - displays and controls......................................14
Brief instructions ............................................................................. .15
5.1 Driving ...............................................................................…15
5.2 Transportingthesooter ............................................................17
Setting up the scooter. ...................................................................... 19
6.1
6.2 Adjusting the seat height ........................................................... 19 Adjusting the seat position......................................................... 21
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
Adjusting the distance seat ........................................... 22
Adjusting the armrest width ............................................ 22
Adjusting the armrest height ........................................... 22
6.3 Adjusting the tiller angle............................................................. 23
7.0 Information about safe driving .................................................... 24
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
Driving up inclines and down slopes .......................................... 25
Overcoming obstacles ............................................................... 26
7.2.1 Driving Information – Overcoming kerbs .......................27
Overload protection - motor protection ....................................... 28
Battery charging state = driving range........................................ 29
7.4.1
7.4.2
7.4.3
Battery charging state .................................................... 29
Drivingrange .................................................................. 30
Overdischarge protection - battery protection.................. 30
8.0 Driving ......................................................................................... 31
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.5
8.6
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Getting on and off ...................................................................... 31
Turning the seat ......................................................................... 33
Switching on ...........................................................................33
8.3.1 Operation indicator and fault display ...............................33
Adjusting the speed ................................................................... 34
Before driving ............................................................................ 34

Contents
8.7
8.8
8.9
Driving .......................................................................................35
Using the motor brake................................................................ 35
Using the horn ........................................................................... 36
9.0
10.0
11.0
12.0
13.0
8.10 Switching off / parking ............................................................. 36
Pushing ........................................................................................ 37
Attaching the shopping basket .......................................................37
Charging the batteries .....................................................................38
11.1Charging the batteries ................................................................39
11.11 Charging the batteries via the tiller
(22Ah batteries) ............................................39
11.1.2 Charging the 22 Ah batteries in the battery case............40
when removed from the scooter) ...................................40
11.13 LED information at battery charger during charging ........41
11.2After charging ............................................................................ 41
Things to know ................................................................................ 42
12.1 The battery charger - functioning principle..................................42
12.2 The Batteries ............................................................................. 42
12.2.1 What are batteries for cyclic use?..................................43
12.2.2 When do the batteries achieve their maximum
performance?.................................................................. 43
12.2.3 How do I make sure the batteries achieve their
best service life? ............................................................ 43
12.3 Anti tipping wheels..................................................................... 43
12.4 Wheels and tyres ....................................................................... 43
12.6 The drive unit............................................................................. 44
12.7 Theworking principle ................................................................. 44
12.8 The control unit .......................................................................... 45
12.9 The auto switch-off .................................................................... 45
12.10 Brakes ...............................................................................45
12.11 Driver´s licence ...................................................................... 46
12.12 Insurance................................................................................46
12.13 Approval for road traffic use....................................................46
Transporting the scooter .............................................................. 47
13.1 Transport information ................................................................. 47
13.2 Transporting the complete scooter ............................................. 47
13.3 Preparation for transport - separating components ..................... 47
13.3.1 Working step summary ...................................................48
13.3.2 Removing the seat..........................................................48
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13.3.3 Removing the battery case ..............................................48
13.3.4 Folding the tiller down ..................................................... 49
13.3.6 Disengaging the drive unit from the chassis................... 49
Cleaning ........................................................................................... ..50
Maintenance and Inspection ........................................................... ..51
15.1 Daily maintenance before start of journey .................................. .51
15.3 Annual inspection - inspection timetable ..................................... 52
Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 55
16.1 Before troubleshooting ................................................................ 55
16.2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................56
16.3 Operation indicator blink codes ................................................... 58
16.3.1 Blink list..................................................................... 58
Repairs .............................................................................................. 59
17.1 Information about safety at work ................................................ 59
17.2 Tools .......................................................................................... 59
17.3 Wheels - removal and replacement……………………................. 60
17.5 Replacing the tyre ...................................................................... 63
17.6 Fuses ........................................................................................ 64
17.7 Batteries .................................................................................... 65
17.7.1 Disposal of used or damaged batteries ..........................65
17.7.2 Replacing the batteries - 22 Ah ......................................66
18.0 Temporary storage ........................................................................... 67
Appendix .......................................................................................... 67
19.1 Specifications ............................................................................ 68
19.1.1 General data ..................................................................68
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20.0
19.2 Torque for fixing screws ............................................................. 69
19.3 Disposing of the scooter ............................................................ 69
Warranty information ....................................................................... 70
Work shop use only....................................................... 71
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Safety information
1.0
1.1
Safety instructions
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.
Caution!
This symbol identifies safety information which notifies you of
hazardswhendealingwith the product.
NOTE
You will also find information about dealing with the product
under this symbol.
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.
TheMINISmodelsareclassifiedasan“invalidcarriage”foruse
indoors, on pavements, footpaths,pedestrian zones andareas free
from motor traffic.
They must not be driven on public roads with the exception of crossing
orwhenno pavementsareavailable.
This product’s seat could include phthalates material in its surface.
Phthalates-WHO officially announced as an environmental
hormone, with the role of female hormones in the body can interfere
with the body's endocrine system, advisepregnant women to avoid
prolonged use of this product.
Advisepregnant women to avoid prolonged use of this product.
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Safety information
1.3 General Information
Read the entire operating manual thoroughly before using the
Mini S ForU!
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.
Anydamages resulting from non-observation ofthis operating manual
areexcludedfromtheguarantee.
Risk ofaccidents!
• Do NOT use the scooter if your driving capability is impaired
throughconsumption of
medicine oralcohol.
• 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 itagainst 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
• 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 .
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Safety information
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 (if fitted).
•
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 throughrestrictedwidths, aroundbends,inclines
and ramps with reduced suitable speed.
• Only
drive up or down inclines when the backrest has been
adjusted to
ver tical.
• Don´t
drive too close to open waterways.
Tipping hazard!
• Do not carry out any seat adjustments while driving.
• Only drive over obstacles and up dropped kerbsat the lowest
point and at right angles.
• Avoid sudden changesofdirectionandspeed.
• 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.
• Donot drive backwardsdowngradients,stairsorkerbs,
or over obstacles.
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Safety information
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 vehicle when fully
assembled:
- no persons may sit on the scooter during loading!
- no persons may sit on the scooter during transport!
Clamping and crushing hazard!
Increased hazards dueto clamping orcrushing result due to the
highcomponentweight(such as batteries)duringpreparation
fortransport and maintenance 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
withthetoolsrequired.
• Only
carry out work using suitable tools.
Injury hazard due to improper assembl
y
!
• Ensure that all components in the Scooter have been
correctly assembled.
• After
assembly , check that all locking devices are holding
correctly.
Accident hazard
d
ue to incorrectly
b
o
lted
c
o
nnecti
o
ns!
• If bolted connections have self-locking nuts, ensure
thatthese
are replaced when reassembling.
•
Do not replace self-locking nuts with normal nuts.
• If bolted connections
have lock washers, check lock
washers when reassemb ling andreplaceifnecessary.
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Safety information
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 informationgivenbythebattery
manu facturer.
• Batter
ies are e xtremely hea vy.
Burn hazard due to damaged batteries!
Batteries discharging acid can lead to serious burns.
•
Do nottouch 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 .
Safety - information about electronics
Accident hazard due to failures!
Radio, television, radio transmission devices and mobile phones
produceelectromagnetic fields.These cannegatively influence
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!
Thescooterproducesanelectromagneticfieldwhich can
negatively affect functioning of electrical devices such as
medicinaldevices,radioreceiversormobiletelephoneswithin
the vicinity.
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V
ersions
2.0
V
ersions
3.0 Extent
o
f
delivery
After receiving your FOR U scooter,please
check the following:
• that the delivery is complete
in accordance with the list below
•the delivery condition using
the inspection plan (chapter14.2)
If any faults are apparent or
components are missing, please
contact your supplier or dealer.
The followingitems are included in
deliveryin addition to the scooter:
1. Shoppingbasket
2. Two vehicle keys for switching
the on / off
3. Batterycharger
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Components
4.0 Components
Dashboardwi
t
hcontrols
4.1 The ForU
Seat unit with
armrests
Shopping
basket
Battery case
Steeringwheel
4.2 The dashboard - displa
y
s and controls
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Tiller
Ke
y
switch
(ON-OFFswitch) Speedcontoller
Handle Handle
Drivelever
(reverse)
Hornbutton Batterycharge
display
Drivelever
(forwards)
Operation indicator
(fault display)
Front /Rear Position
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Briefinstructions
5.0 Briefinstructions
The following brief instructions should enable people to quicklyget used
to operating the scooter after a long period of non-use and to refresh
existingknowledgeof 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.)Switchonthe scooter
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Briefinstructions
5.) Check the battery
charging state
6.) Set the maximum speed
= lowest possible driving
speed(approx.2.0 mph)
= highest possible driving
speed(approx.4 mph)
7.) Driving
Operatethedriveleverslowlyuntiltherequiredspeedhasbeenreached
The drive lever position controls the
speed variably right up to maximum
drivingspeed.
1
Standstill
(brake engaged)
Standstill
(brake engaged)
Reverse Forwards
9.) Horn
8.) Braking = release drive
lever (1)
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Red-reserve
Yellow-medium
Green-full
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Briefinstructions
5.2 Transporting the scooter
Dismantling the scooter (stages 1 to 4)
2.) Removing the batterycase
1.) Remove the seat
3.) Fold the tiller down
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Brie
f
instructions
Reassembling the ForU
(Stages 4 to 1)
The ForU dismantled:
1.Chassis
2.Driveunit
3. Battery case
4. Seat unit
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A djusting the seat height
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 in
order to adjust the seat height. You should try
to get help from a second personif possibleor
contact your dealer.
Removing the seat
Removing the seat:
Tilt the backrest forwards
Lift the seat while pulling the seat
lock (a) out of the seat support (1).
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Adjusting the seat height: Removing the clamping
bolt
Pull the clamping bolt (1)
Out of the seat support (2).
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djusting the seat height
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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 seattube
hole(7).
Push the clamping bolts (8) into the
seat tube from the front.
h
holes
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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.