Monarch TESLA II User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
MONARCH TESLA™II
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Monarch Tesla™Mk II scooter.
Even though your new scooter is both user-friendly and designed for maximum
manoeuverability in even the tightest spaces, we ask that you please read,
understand and follow all of the instructions and suggestions in this manual
before you operate your scooter for the first time.
The safe use of your new scooter is very important to us.
If you feel that you do not understand the instructions and suggestions
presented in this Owner’s Manual, or if, for any reason, you do not feel capable
of performing the activities necessary to operate or maintain your scooter, in the
first instance please contact your local dealer who supplied the scooter, or ring
1300 622 633.
While we have made every attempt to ensure that the information in this manual
is correct at date of publication we reserve the right to implement changes into
our product lines when those changes become desirable or necessary. If
changes are implemented into our product line, there may be minor differences
between the product you purchased and the illustrations and instructions in this
Owner’s Manual.
The Monarch Tesla is imported by Scooters Australia Pty Ltd. If you need any
assistance, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the scooter.
Scooters Australia cannot be held responsible for personal injury or property
damage resulting from the unsafe or the improper use of any of our broad range
of health and personal mobility products. In addition, Scooters Australia cannot
be held responsible for personal injury or property damage resulting from
attempts to follow instructions, suggestions, and guidelines presented in this
Owner’s Manual.
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION………………………..…..........………..............................…4
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ……………………………………………………….5
3. ELECTOMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI)……......…………………......…9
4. SPECIFICATIONS………………………….………………..…………….….....10
5. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS………………………………………………...….11
6. OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER…………...…..………………………………12
7. CHARGING YOUR SCOOTER………………………………………………...15
8. SCOOTER MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS………………..…...……….…...….17
9. TROUBLESHOOTING…………………………………………………...…...…18
13. WARRANTY DECLARATION………………………..……………………..…20
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1. INTRODUCTION
Removeable
Basket
Armrest
adjustment
LED Headlights
Features and Benefits
Control Panel: Easy to read display features backlit battery gauge; two green horn buttons; yellow
indicator buttons; and the white button that turns the headlight and tail-lights on and off. There is also a
red button to activate the warning flashers.
Delta Tiller handle: Offers cushioned hand rests for comfort and dual throttle control levers
for easy right or left hand use.
Slide Seat Mechanism: This scooter features a mechanism that allows the seat to slide
forward or backward for easier access to the tiller and control panel and comfort.
Adjustable Armrests: Your scooter features width, height and angle adjustable armrests to
find the most comfortable position as well as to make transfers easier.
Tyres: Non-marking, non-scuffing, pneumatic tyres
Seat Swivel: Seat can swivel to the left or right for easy transfers or to sit more comfortably
at a table or desk.
Off-board charger: The charger port is located conveniently on the tiller behind a protective
cover.
Tiller: Easy to use tiller offers infinite adjustment with its angle adjustment lever and can be
adjusted without leaning forward.
Automatic Tiller Lock: The tiller will automatically lock when folded down completely so that
it does not swing from side to side during transport.
Headlights (and tail lights): A standard feature, the headlights and taillights feature bright,
long-lasting LED bulbs. Brake lights automatically come on when throttle released.
Auto Corner Speed Reduction: The scooter automatically slows when cornering, or when starting off if
the front wheels are not facing directly forward.
Front, rear and side bumpers: All-round bumper bars to protect your scooter from accidental bumps.
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Throttle
Seat Rotate
Lever
Emergency
Brake Lever
Dashboard
Side Bumper

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WARNINGS
1. To prevent injury to yourself or others, always ensure that the power is switched off
when getting on or off the scooter.
2. SAFETY
Your Monarch TESLA scooter is a battery-operated mobility vehicle. Please exercise caution and
consideration when you are operating it. Driving your scooter carefully and thoughtfully will help
ensure your personal safety and the safety of other people.
NOTE: Before learning to operate your scooter, have your authorized Scooters Australia dealer
determine if it is advisable for you to practice getting on and off your scooter and operating it in the
presence of an attendant.
BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR SCOOTER
• Check to be certain that the power is turned off. See section 6. “Operation” in this manual. This
will eliminate the possibility of accidentally activating the throttle controls and causing injury to
yourself or to others.
• Check to be certain that your scooter’s freewheel handle is in the engaged position.
WARNING: When getting on or off your scooter, keep your weight toward the middle of the
foot platform. Putting most or all of your weight on the edge of the platform may cause an
unstable condition .
GETTING ON YOUR SCOOTER
• Position the seat for safe and easy mounting. See section 6.
• Return tiller to full upright position
• Carefully place one foot on the approximate center of the deck and seat yourself comfortably
and securely on the seat, and lock the seat in the forward position.
• Fasten the seat belt, if your scooter is so equipped.
• Flip down or replace the armrests if they are in the incorrect position.

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2. Always check that the drive wheels are engaged (drive mode) before driving. Do not
switch off the power when the scooter is still moving forward. This will bring the chair to an
extremely abrupt stop.
3. Do not use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely
reading and understanding these instructions. If you are unable to understand the
warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, the dealer or
technical support before attempting to use this equipment, otherwise, injury or damage
may occur.
4. There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the scooter user
will need to practice operating the scooter in the presence of a trained attendant. A trained
attendant can be defined as a family member or care professional especially trained in
assisting a scooter user in various daily living activities. Consult with your physician if you
are taking any medication that may affect your ability to operate your scooter safely.
5. Do not attempt to lift or move a scooter by any of its removable parts including the
armrests, seats or shrouds. Personal injury and damage to the scooter may result.
6. Never try to use your scooter beyond its limitations as described in this manual.
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MODIFICATIONS
Scooters Australia have designed and engineered mobility scooters to provide maximum utility.
However, under no circumstances should you modify, add, remove, or disable any part or function
of your power scooter. Personal injury and damage to the power chair may result, and you void
your warranty.
1. Do not modify your scooter in any way not authorized by Scooters Australia. Do not use
accessories if they have not been tested or approved for Scooters Australia products.
2. Get to know the feel of your scooter and its capabilities. Scooters Australia recommends
that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your scooter operates
safely.
WEIGHT LIMITATION.
Mobility scooters are rated for carrying capacity based on flat terrain. Slopes will reduce the
carrying capacity because of strain on the motor and drive train. A formula for determining carrying
capacity on hilly areas is available on our website on the Frequenty Asked Questions page.
1. Please refer to the specifications table for weight capacity information. Power scooter is
rated for a maximum weight capacity on flat ground.
2. Stay within the specified weight capacity for your scooter. Exceeding the weight capacity
voids your warranty and may be unsafe. Scooters Australia will not be held responsible for
injuries or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.
TEMPERATURE.
Some of the parts of your mobility scooter are susceptible to changse in temperature. The
controller can only operate in temperature that range between -25℃and 50℃. At extreme low
temperatures, the batteries may freeze, and your power scooter may not be able to operate. In
extreme high temperatures, it may operate at slower speeds due to a safety feature of the
controller that prevents damage to the motors and other electrical components.

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DRIVING ON INCLINES
• For maximum stability, lean forward in your scooter’s seat while proceeding up ramps, inclines,
curbs, or any low rise. See Fig. 1.
• Drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline, even handicap access ramps.
• Always climb or descend an incline by driving straight up or straight down the face of the slope.
• Do not traverse or drive across the face of an incline in any direction. See Fig. 2.
• Do not attempt to negotiate an incline that is covered with snow, ice, cut or wet grass, leaves,
or any other potentially hazardous material.
• Do not back down an incline.
• Try to keep your scooter moving when climbing an incline. If you do come to a stop, restart and
accelerate slowly and carefully, always leaning forward.
• Do not try to descend or climb a slope whose gradient is greater than recommended
WARNING: If, while you are driving down a slope, your scooter starts to move faster than you feel is
safe, release the throttle control lever and allow your scooter to come to a stop. When you feel that
you again have control of your scooter, push the throttle control lever and continue safely down the
remainder of the slope.
DRIVING DOWN A DECLINE
• Lower the speed setting
• Whenever it is safely possible, drive forward down any ramp, low rise, or incline.
WARNING: Scooters Australia does not recommend that you drive your scooter in reverse down any
incline, ramp, curb, or low rise. Backing down any slope may create a very hazardous situation.
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Figure 1. Lean Forward uphill
Figure 2. Don’t traverse slopes
Motor Braking System
Your scooter is equipped with a system that uses the motor to aid in braking. This Motor Brake system
is designed to work when the key is in either the On position or the Off position. When the key is in the
On position, the freewheel is in the engaged position, and the scooter is under power, the motor will help
slow down the scooter as soon as you take your hand off of the throttle lever.
This same motor braking system prevents you from pushing the scooter too quickly when in freewheel
mode. The scooter will move freely until you reach a certain speed. You will then encounter some
resistance as the motor brake system is activated.
WARNING: When your scooter is in freewheel mode, the brake is released. The weight of the scooter
on a slope may cause you to lose control of the scooter. If you do not feel capable of manually
controlling your scooter down the slope, request assistance or do not attempt to use this procedure.
WARNING: Do not connect or allow anyone except an authorized Scooters Australia representative to
connect any electrical or mechanical device to your scooter. Unauthorized accessories will void the
warranty and may cause injury.

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RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
• Read completely and understand this owner’s manual before assembling, operating,
transporting, or disassembling your scooter.
• Always operate your scooter with thought, care, and safety.
• Do not attempt to use your scooter on an escalator. Always use a lift.
• Do not carry passengers under any circumstances.
• Do not get on or off your scooter unless the freewheel lever is engaged.
• Always make sure that the key switch is set to “Off” before getting on or off your scooter.
• Do not back your scooter down an incline or across an uneven surface.
• Do not turn your scooter suddenly at full speed.
• Always make sure the seat is locked forward before operating your scooter.
• Always come to a full stop before changing direction from forward to reverse or from
reverse to forward.
• Do not operate your scooter where you could not safely or legally walk.
• Do not climb ramps or curbs that exceed your scooter’s capacity.
• Always approach curbs and inclines straight on.
• Always turn on your scooter’s lights when operating near traffic, at night, and in any poorly lit
area.
• Always be aware of and careful near mechanical pinch points especially when assembling
and disassembling your scooter.
• Never sit on your scooter when it is being transported or lifted into a vehicle.
• Always fasten down your scooter securely with an approved tie-down system while
transporting your scooter.
• Never operate your vehicle if it is not functioning properly.
• Always use caution when driving on soft or uneven surfaces such as grass, gravel. Also use
caution on decks where there is no railing.
• Never drive on the roadway, except when you must cross the street.
• Always cross streets at intersections and use crossings or the most direct route, making sure
that your path is clear and that you are visible to motor traffic.
• Never drive your scooter up or down a step or curb that is higher than the ground clearance
on the specifications page.
• Never back up or down a step or curb.
• Never operate your scooter while you are under the influence of alcohol.
•Always have your scooter serviced by an Authorised Dealer annually
WARNING: Never set your scooter in freewheel mode when it is on an incline.
Never disengage the brake handle while you are operating your scooter.
Always make certain that your scooter brake is engaged before inserting the key into the
key switch.

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The rapid development of electronics, especially in the area of communications, has saturated
our environment with electromagnetic (EM) radio waves that are emitted by television, radio and
communication signals. These EM wave are invisible and their strength increases as one
approach the source. All electrical conductors act as antennas to the EM signals and, to varying
degrees, all power wheelchairs and scooters are susceptible to electromagnetic interference
(EMI). The interference could result in abnormal, unintentional movement and/or erratic control
of the vehicle. The United States Food and drug Administration (FDA) suggests that the
following statement be incorporated to the user’s manual for all power scooter like the QS1341
Power scooters may as susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is interfering
electromagnetic energy emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio
(HAN) transmitter, two-way radios, cellular phones and alarm systems of shops. The
interference (from radio wave sources) can cause the power scooter to elease its brakes, move
by itself or move in unintended directions. It can also permanently damage the powered
scooter’s control system. The intensity of the EM energy can be measured in volts per meter
(V/m).Each powered scooter can resist EMI up to a certain intensity. This is called “immunity
level”. The higher the immunity level the greater the protection. At this time, current technology
is capable of providing at least 20 V/m of immunity level, which would provide useful protection
against common sources of radiated EMI.
Following the warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or
powered scooter movement that could result in serious injury:
1. Do not turn on hand-held personal communication devices such as citizens band (CB)
radios and cellular phones while the powered scooter is turned on.
2. Be aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming
close to them.
3. If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn the powered scooter off as soon
as it is safe.
4. Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the powered scooter,
may make it more susceptible to interference from radio wave sources (Note: It is difficult
to evaluate the effect on the overall immunity of the powered scooter).
5. Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to the powered scooter
manufacturer, and note whether there is a radio wave source nearby.
WARNING: TURN OFF YOUR POWERED SCOOTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WHEN
EXPERIENCING THE FOLLOWING:
•Unintentional scooter movements
•Unintended or uncontrollable direction.
•Unexpected brake release
The FDA (USA) has written to the manufacturers of power scooters asking them to test new
products to be sure they provide a reasonable degree of immunity against EMI. The FDA
requires that a powered wheelchair should have an immunity level at least 20 V/m, which
provides a reasonable degree of protection against more common sources of EMI. The higher
the immunity level the greater the protection. Your powered scooter has an immunity level of 20
V/m which should protect against common sources of EMI. Warning: The scooter itself can
disturb the performance of the electromagnetic fields such as emitted by alarm systems of
shops.
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3. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
(EMI)

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SPECIFICATIONS #
MONARCH
Tesla II
Wheels
4
Weight:
With batteries
150 kg
Without batteries
102 kg
Weight Capacity (flat ground)
180 kg
Dimensions (L x W)
145 cm x 70 cm
Ground clearance to motor
225 mm
Seat*:
Width
450 mm
Depth
450 mm
Height (excl. headrest)
525 mm
Maximum Speed (programmable)
12.5 kph
Operating Range**
25-45 km
Front Wheels -Pneumatic
4.10 x 350 -6
Rear Wheels -Pneumatic
4.10 x 350 -6
Electronic controller
140 amp S Drive
Charger (off-board)
8 amp
Batteries
2 x 75-85 a/h
Warranty
3 year limited
Colours
Blue
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* Not to be used as a seat when being transported in a vehicle.
** Estimate only. Range subject to terrain, payload, and battery type and condition.
Warranty: For more detailed information on our warranty contact your local dealer.
More details on specifications can be found at: www.scootersaus.com.au
# All specifications may change at any time without prior notice and should be regarded as
a guide only.
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4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS