KYMCO VIVIO User manual

VIVIO
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FoldingPoweredWheelchair
UserManual
KYMCOHealthcareLimited

Contents
1. INTRODUCTION......................................... 1
2. NOTICE FOR DRIVING SAFETY..................... 2
2.1 BEFORE DRIVING ....................................... 2
2.2 WHEN DRIVING......................................... 3
2.3 LOADING LIMITATION FOR SAFETY .................... 5
2.4 INFORMATION REGARDING ELECTROMAGNETIC SAFETY
............................................................. 6
2.5 DAILY EXAMINATION ................................... 8
3. INTRODUCTION OF COMPONENTS ............... 9
4. OPERATION............................................. 10
4.1 DASHBOARD .......................................... 10
4.2 HOW TO USE KYMCO EWC.......................... 10
4.3 HOW TO USE THE JOYSTICK,HORN,BRAKE,BATTERY
OVERLOAD PROTECTOR,REAR ANTI-TIPPERS,ARM
RESTS AND CONTROLLER .............................. 11
4.4 TURNING ON DRIVING ............................... 14
4.5 DISMANTLING FOR TRANSPORTATION............... 16
4.6 VIVIO TRANSPORTATION &SECURING POINTS... 18
5. RECHARGING AND BATTERY...................... 20
5.1 RECHARGING BATTERY ............................... 20
5.2 CHARGER .............................................. 22
5.3 POWER GAUGE........................................ 22

5.4 BATTERY ............................................... 23
6. TIRE ...................................................... 24
7. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) .. 25
8. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING .... 28
8.1 MAINTENANCE ........................................ 28
8.2 PARKING............................................... 29
8.3 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 29
9. SPECIFICATION TABLE ............................. 31

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1. Introduction
Dear User:
Thank you for purchasing your new KYMCO
Healthcare VIVIO Powered Wheelchair.
The VIVIO Powerchair is manufactured with
cutting edge technology. Please note that this
product requires routine maintenance to keep its
performance and safety. This manual contains
the key information regarding the correct
operation, maintenance, and adjustment of your
powerchair which are essential for safe and
comfortable use. It is recommended that you
read this manual carefully as inappropriate
handling may lead to injuries or accidental
damage.
※The descriptions regarding the appearance and
use are helpful for preventing possible accidents.
※This manual is accompanied with a product
warranty, which should be kept in a safe place.

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2. Notice for Driving Safety
2.1 Before Driving
Before driving users should be familiar with correct usage
and operation, and respect the safety of operation.
●The traffic rules of this Powerchair are the same
as those applied for pedestrians.
Note:
For your safety, please respect the traffic rules fo
r
pedestrians.
This Powered wheelchair is to be used on pathways,
walkways, parks etc but the speed should be limited.
Follow the indicated direction of the road when the
wheelchair proceeds to the end of paths.
The Powerchair should be carefully handled when
traveling through busy roads or business areas.
Do not use the Powerchair if you are under the
influence of alcohol or if you are tired.
We do not recommend the use of your VIVIO
Powerchair in the evening or at night.
Please follow the traffic signs for pedestrians
●Practice Using Your New VIVIO Powerchair
Note:
While becoming familiar with your Powerchair, try
practicing in wide-open areas such as parks and
sports fields. Practice should be started from easy
tasks, for example, acceleration, deceleration,
braking, turning, going backward and going up and
downward slopes (observe safe incline for driving).

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Note:
The speed switch should be turned to the ran
g
e
specified. At the beginning of practicing, the switch
should be adjusted to "minimum speed".
For your first drive, you should be accompanied by
someone to take care of your safety.
A higher speed can be selected when you feel
confident for safe use of your Powerchair.
●The VIVIO Powerchair is to be used by a single
user only.
Note:
Never carry another person (includin
g
children) with
you on your Powerchair.
●Do not carry or drag goods with your Powerchair
※The maximum load for your Powerchair is 115 kg
(goods included) - see specification table
2.2 When Driving
●Perform daily examinations (refer to 2.5 "daily
examinations" for details)
●Do not move any body part out of the Powerchair
Note:
Moving body parts outside the Powerchair may cause
it to lose balance, which may lead to in
j
uries or even
falling.
Avoid getting clothes trapped in the wheels.

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●When proceeding to an intersection or railroad
crossing
Note:
Before crossing an intersection, please ensure your own
safety, avoid getting the wheel into the rail gaps, and
respect traffic rules!
●Do not use Your VIVIO Powerchair under the
following environments
1. Ensure your own safety by staying away from busy,
muddy, rocky, narrow roads and paths beside canals or
fairways or those without fences or barriers
2. Do not use the Powerchair at night or on rainy, foggy, or
excessively windy days.
3. Avoid making make S-shape turns or sudden U-turns.
4. Do not take automatic escalators when using this
Powerchair.
●About mobile phones and other electric devices
1. Do not use mobile phones or other radio communication
equipment when using your Powerchair.
2. Do not charge mobile phones or other electric wares
with the battery system.
●Going up or down a slope
1. Do not climb onto precipitous slopes.
2. When driving on reasonable slopes, drive slowly and
turn down the speed switch to a "minimum".
3. Keep speed slow when going downwards on a slope.

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Note:
Never disengage the drive levers or to neutral while
going upward or downward on a slope
To ensure safety, the magnetic brake will cause the
Powerchair to stop when it is used to go downward on a
slope.
To avoid damage of the controller and braking system ,
never turn the power switch off when going downward
on a slope.
2.3 Loading Limitation for Safety
●Maximum loading
See specification table for maximum loading
※A load exceeding the stated limitation may cause
damage or failure of your Powerchair which can be a
safety concern.

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2.4 Information regarding electromagnetic
safety
1. Do not use personal communication devices such as
mobile phones or stock devices. Turn off the
Powerchair when these electromagnetic sources
transmit.
2. Keep away from electromagnetic waves from TV or
radio broadcasters.
3. To ensure safety, turn off the power when there are
problematic functions or any suspected failure.
4. Unpredictable failure of the Powerchair could happen if
non-original components are used.
5. Contact your approved Kymco dealer in the rare
occasion of malfunction or any abnormal operation.
Note:
The radio waves from radio / TV broadcasters and
personal mobile communication devices may affect
the normal operation of your Powerchair. Follow all
safety notices to reduce the risk of abnormal
conditions and to maintain the normal operation of
Powerchair.
To avoid damage to you Powerchair, do not lean on
or pull up the joystick controls.

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Note:
The normal operation of the Powerchair could be
affected by radio waves from radio / TV broadcasters
and personal wireless communication devices. To reduce
the risk of abnormal operation and brake failure, the
following should be respected:
1. Do not use personal wireless communication devices
(e.g. mobile phones) after turning on the power.
2. Avoid using the Powerchair at the source of radio
waves such as radio/TV broadcasters and radio
stations.
3. Turn off the power if it is safe to do so when there is
abnormal operation or brake failure.
4. Do not use non-original components because the
radio wave generated by such components could
cause unpredictable effects to the Powerchair (Note:
it is not possible to determine the effect of radio wave
on powered vehicles).
5. Vehicles experiencing abnormal conditions under
normal operation should be sent to the KYMCO
Healthcare approved Dealer for maintenance.

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2.5 Daily Examination
Examine the following items before driving. Ask for
further examinations from your Dealer or partners
before use if you find any abnormal functioning:
Joystick
※Is there any loosening?
※Can it be turned forward, backward, leftward
or right?
※Does Powerchair move forward when the
joystick is pushed forward?
※Does the Powerchair move backward when the
joystick is pulled backward?
※Does the Powerchair stop safely when the
joystick is released?
Speed
switch
button
※Does it function well and allow adjustment
freely?
Motor ※Are there abnormal motor sounds?
※Does the motor drive smoothly?
Power
gauge
※Does the power gauge light up when the
power is turned on?
※Is there sufficient battery power for your
journey?
Horn ※Does the horn work correctly?
Seat ※Is the seat well-locked and secure?
Tire
※Are there any breakages or other damage to
the tires?
※Check the depth of the tread patterns
Other ※Are there abnormal sounds?
Note:
Visit your KYMCO Healthcare approved Dealer for
examinations and maintenance if you spot any problem.
They are qualified to check your Powerchair.

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3. Introduction of Components
1. Controller
2. Arm rest
3. Back rest
4. Battery assembly
5. Rear anti-tipper
6. Rear wheels
7. Motor
8. Frame
9. Front wheels
10. Leg rests

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4. Operation
4.1 Dashboard
1. Power gauge 2. Power switch
3. Horn button
4. Speed indicator
5. Speed decrease button 6. Speed increase button
4.2 How to Use Kymco EWC
●Power Switch
Press the button once and the
power gauge lights up (power
turned on).
Press the button again and the
power gauge goes out (power
turned off).
●Speed Switches
：Speed decrease button (the speed gauge is reduced
by one level when this button is pressed once
：Speed increase button (the speed gauge is
increased by one level when this button is pressed once
Jo
y
stick
Dashboard

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4.3 How to use the Joystick, Horn, Brake,
Battery Overload Protector, Rear Anti-
Tippers, Arm Rests and Controller
●Operation
1. Forward: push the joystick forward.
2. Backward: pull the joystick
backward.
3. Turning left: push the joystick
leftward.
4. Turning right: push the joystick
rightward
5. The electromagnetic brake takes
effect and causes the vehicle to stop when the joystick
is released from any of four directions it was turned (i.e.
forward, backward, leftward, rightward).
●Horn Button
The horn makes sound when this button is pressed and
the horn is silenced when the button is released.
●Brake
The electromagnetic brake works like a handbrake and
takes effect and causes Powerchair to remain stopped
when the joystick is kept at neutral position.

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●Battery Overload Protector
1. A wheelchair uses two batteries connected in series
(see Figure 1).
2. If the wheelchair is overloaded, the overload protector
(100A) is popped out. Press the protector back to turn
on the wheelchair again (see Figure 2).
3. Turn off the Powerchair before recharging
Overload protector
Figure 1 Figure 2
●Rear Anti-Tippers
This is for your safety when driving on an incline and is to
help prevent the Powerchair from tipping over. The length
of the Anti-Tipper is adjustable.
(Never exceed the safe incline stated in this manual)
1. Lift the bar lock (see Figure 2)
2. Lift the bar lock to adjust bar length (see Figure 3)
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

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●Arm Rest
The height of the armrest can be
adjusted when the flat head
handle screw is unscrewed.
Flat head handle screw
Note:
Unscrew the flat head handle screw to a degree that
allows the armrest to be adjusted easily. Do not put too
much force onto the screw or the plastic coat may be
squeezed out.
●Controller position Bar
The controller e bar can be installed
on either left or right arm rest -
unscrew the flat head screw and
move it forward or backward to
match your need.
Flat head handle screw

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Tongue
Buckle
4.4 Turning on Driving
1. To maintain safety on your Powerchair, the control
joystick should be adjusted to suit your most
comfortable driving position.
2. If you are concerned with the remaining electricity
available in the battery, check the power gauge and
see if the power gauge is full.
3. Set a proper speed with the speed switch.
4. Move the vehicle forward, backward, leftward or
rightward with normal operation of the joystick.
5. Check if the electromagnetic brakes work as intended.
6. Before driving on the road, check the safety of the
surroundings and confirm that the safety belt is used
properly.
(Correctly insert the tongue into the buckle as shown)
Note:
Properly use
the safety
belt when
d
rivin
g

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Note:
Do not turn off the power during driving because it
is similar to the effect of an electromagnetic brake
and may be dangerous.
Do not place electric communication devices at the
side of the joystick, as this may be dangerous.
Drive carefully in busy traffic and crowded areas.
Pay attention to any object or person around the
vehicle when moving and reversing.
Note:
When the lever is turned
to this position the
Powerchair can be moved
manually by pushing.
Note:
When the lever is turned to
this position, the
Powerchair is locked into
drive and can be operated
electrically but not
manually.

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4.5 Dismantling for Transportation
●Disassembling: disassemble the device in the order
shown in the figures
1. Remove the battery binder (see Figure 1)
2. Remove battery contacts and left/right motor
contacts (see Figure 2)
3. Remove battery (see Figure 3)
4. Remove battery holder latch (see Figure 4)
5. Remove battery holder
6. Remove rear auxiliary handle (see Figure 5)
7. Remove Kerb-Rider if fitted (see Figure 6)
8. Remove the cushion and the velcro of back rest
(Figure 7)
9. Retract leg rests to the sides
10. Pull and fold up the seat base (see Figure 8)
●Assemble: assemble the components in reverse order
of disassembling. Connect the battery and main cables,
and check that the cables are well-connected, as shown
in the figure.
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 2

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Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5
Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8
●Parking
1. Release the joystick to allow the Powerchair to slow
down and stop
2. Turn off the power
Note:
The parking distance varies with the speed of moving
forward or backward, so the brake should be actuated
automatically.
Park on a flat surface and turn off the power before
getting off the vehicle.
Note:
Turn off the power before disassembling and
assembling.
The vehicle can be turned on and driven on the road
only when the cables and components are assembled
properly.
To avoid hands being caught , keep hands away
when disassembling and assembling.