KYMCO Super 8 ForU User manual

OPERATING
MANUAL
Super 8 ForU

Introduction
With the Supe
r
8 ForU , you have nowpurchased a productwhich
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 varietyof usefulaccessories 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 dealer before operation.
The operating manual will help you get to know the function of our
ForU scooter and,inaddition,describes
•operation
•careandmaintenance
•repair
The manual has been drawn up using information available at the time
of printingwith regardto construction andoperationofthe scooter.
We reserve the right to make changes due to technical improvements.
If you have any other questions about this scooter please contact
yourretailer or supplier.
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Contents
1.0Safetyinstructions ................................................................……………….8
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
Symbols used..............................................................................8
Intendeduse................................................................................8
GeneralInformation .....................................................................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 TheMidi XMB scooter .................................................................14
4.2 The dashboard - displays and controls......................................14
Brief instructions ............................................................................. .15
5.1 Driving ..................................................................…15
5.2 Transportingthescooter…............................................................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 between seat and tiller ................ 21
Adjusting the armrest width ............................................ 21
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
4
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
11.1.1Charging the batteries in via the tiller
............................................39
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11.1.2 LED information at battery charger during charging........40
11.2After charging ............................................................................ 40
Things to know ................................................................................ 41
12.1 The battery charger - functioning principle..................................41
12.2 The Batteries ............................................................................. 41
12.2.1 What are batteries for cyclic use?..................................42
122.2 When do the batteries achieve their maximum
performance?.................................................................. 42
12.2.3 How do I make sure the batteries achieve their
best service life? ............................................................ 42
12.3 Anti tipping wheels ..................................................................... 42
12.4 Wheels and tyres ....................................................................... 42
12.5 The drive unit............................................................................. 43
12.6 The working principle ................................................................. 43
12.7 The control unit .......................................................................... 44
12.8 The auto switch-off .................................................................... 44
12.9 Brakes ..............................................................44
12.10 Driver´s licence...................................................................... 45
12.11 Insurance................................................................................45
12.12 Approval for road traffic use....................................................45
Transporting the scooter .................................................................. 46
13.1 Transport information ................................................................. 46
13.2 Transporting the complete scooter ............................................. 46
13.3 Preparation for transport - separating components ..................... 46
13.3.1 Working step summary ...................................................47
13.3.2 Removing the seat..........................................................47
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13.3.3 Removing the batteries .............................................47
13.3.4 Folding the tiller down ..................................................... 48
13.3.5 Disengaging the drive unit from the chassis.................... 48
Cleaning ........................................................................................... ..49
Maintenance and Inspection ........................................................... ..50
15.1 Daily maintenance before start of journey .................................. .50
15.3 Annual inspection - inspection timetable ..................................... 51
Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 54
16.1 Before troubleshooting ................................................................ 54
16.2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................55
16.3 Operation indicator blink codes ................................................... 57
16.3.1 Blink list..................................................................... 57
Repairs .............................................................................................. 58
17.1 Information about safety at work ................................................ 58
17.2 Tools .......................................................................................... 58
17.3 Wheels - removal and replacement……………………................. 59
17.5 Replacing the tyre ...................................................................... 62
17.6 Fuses ........................................................................................ 63
17.7 Batteries .................................................................................... 64
17.7.1 Disposal of used or damaged batteries ..........................64
17.7.2 Refitting battery cables ......................................64
18.0Temporarystorage ........................................................................... 66
Appendix .......................................................................................... 67
19.1 Specifications ............................................................................ 68
19.1.1 General data ..................................................................68
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Contents
20.0
19.2 Torque for fixing screws .............................................................69
19.3 Disposing of the scooter ............................................................ 69
Warrantyinformation ....................................................................... 69
Work shop use only....................................................... 70
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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
hazardswhen dealingwiththeproduct.
N
O
T
E
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.
The Super 8 models are classified as an “invalid carriage” for use
indoors, on pavements, footpaths, pedestrian zones and areas free
from motor traffic.
They mustnot be driven on public roads with the exception of crossing
orwhenno pavementsare available.
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Safety information
1.3 General Information
Read the entire operating manual thoroughlybefore using the
Super 8 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 fromnonobservance of this operating manual are
excludedfromtheguarantee.
Risk o
f
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
• 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 thetyre 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 through restrictedwidths,around bends,inclines
and ramps with reduced suitablespeed.
• Only
drive up or down inclines when the backrest has 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 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.
• Do not drive backwardsdowngradients,stairsor kerbstones, 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 vehiclewhen fully
assembled:
- no persons maysit on the scooter during loading!
- no persons maysit on the scooter during transport!
Clamping and crushing hazard!
Increased hazards dueto clamping or crushing result due to the
highcomponentweight(such as batteries)during preparation
fortransport andmaintenance 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
withthe toolsrequired.
• Only
carry out work using suitable tools.
Injury hazard due to improper assembl
y
!
• Ensure that all components in the Scooter have been
correctlyassembled.
• After
assembly , check that all locking devices are holding
correctly.
Accident hazard
d
uetoincorrectly
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 lingand replaceif necessary.
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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 thebattery charger inwell-ventilated areas.
Risk of accidents!
• Only use the original batterycharger(includedindelivery).
• Let
your dealer replace your battery.
• Only
use batteries as detailed in the chapter entitled
“Specifications”.
• Observe
warning informationgiven bythebattery
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 batterieswith your barehands.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 can 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!
Thescooterproducesanelectromagnetic field which can
negatively affect functioning of electrical devices such as
medicinaldevices,radio receiversor mobiletelephoneswithin
the vicinity.
1.7
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V
ersions
2.0
V
ersions
3.0 Extent
o
f
delivery
A
fter receiving
y
our ForU scooter,
please check the following:
• that the delivery is complete in
accordance with the list below
• the delivery condition using the
inspectionplan(chapter 14.2)
If any faults are apparent or
components are missing, please
contact your supplier or dealer.
The following items are included in
deliveryin addition to the scooter:
1. Shoppingbasket
2. Two vehicle keys for switching
theon/off
3. Batterycharger
4.Operating Manual
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Components
4.0 Components
4.2 The dashboard - displa
y
s and controls
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Dashboardwi
t
hcontrols
4.1 The ForU scooter
Seat unit with
head and armrests
Shopping baske
t
A
nti tipper
Steeringwheel
Tiller
Indicators and
position light
Indicators and
position light
Speed contoller
Operation indicator
(fault display) Battery charge
display
Drive lever
(reverse)
Horn
Headlight
switch
Drive lever
(forward)
Indicator
switch
Key switch
Charging
socket H/ L speed
switch

Brie
f
instructions
5.0 Brie
f
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
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.)
T
urn the seat to the outside. 2.) Get in - turn the seat in the
direction of travel
3.)Switchonthescoote
r
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Brie
f
instructions
4.) Checkthe battery
charging state 5.) Set the maximum speed
= lowest possible driving
speed(approx.4mph)
= highest possible driving
speed(approx.6mph)
6.)Driving
Operatethedrive leverslowlyuntil therequiredspeed hasbeenreached
The drive le
v
er position controls the
speed variably right up to maximum
drivingspeed.
1
Standstill
(brakeengaged) Standstill (brakeengaged)
Re
v
erse Fo
r
wards
8.) Ho
r
n 9.)position ligh
t
7.) Braking = release dri
v
e
lever (1)
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Red-reserve
Yellow-medium
Green-full
(1) (8) (9)

Brie
f
instructions
5.2
T
ransporting the scooter
Dismantling the scooter(stages 1 to 9)
2.)Remo
v
ingtherear panelling
1.)Remo
v
ethesea
t
4.) Remove the battery plug
and front connector
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3.)
R
emove
t
he lightingcable
6.) Fold the tiller down
5.)
R
emove
t
he batterybelts and
batteries

Brie
f
instructions
Reassembling the scoote
r
(Stages9to 1)
Thescoote
r
dismantled:
1.Chassis
2.Batteries
2.Drive unit
3. Rear panelling
4. Seat unit
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7.
)
Unlock the drive uni
t
8.
)
Tilt the drive unit awa
y
9.
)
Remove the chassis
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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 th
e
seat height. You should try to get help from a second person if
possible or contact your dealer.
Removing
t
hesea
t
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: Remo
v
ing the clamping
bolt and hold bolt
Remove the clamping bolt (1)
and hold bolt.(2)
Out of the seat support (3).
1xRing spanner, size 12mm
1x Hexagon bolt.
(a)
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djusting the seat height
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The seat height (h) is adjusted using the
five holes (1-4) in the seat support.
Pull the seat support (4) out as far as
the required height until the correct
hole (1-4) appears in the seattube
hole(5).
Push the clamping bolts (6) into the seat
tube from the front.
h
4 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.