Monarch VOLTA User manual

VOLTA
Owner’s Manual
TM

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Monarch Volta scooter.
Even though your new scooter is both user-friendly and designed for maximum manoeuvrability 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 assemble, disassemble, 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 Volta 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.
Importer Details:
Scooters Australia Pty Ltd
4/355 South Gippsland Hwy
Dandenong, Vic, 3175
Ph: 03 9799 9077
For more information about our products and services or to send us your comments, please visit our website at
www.scootersaus.com.au
Happy scooting.

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CONTENTS
I.INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………………………………… 2
Features and Benefits…………………………………………………………………….. 4
II.SAFETY…………………………………………………………………………………... 5-7
III.EMI/RFI…………………………………………………………………………………… 8
IV. YOUR VOLTA SCOOTER….………………………………………….……………... 9
Specifications…………………………………………………………………....………….. 10
V. OPERATION…………………………………………………………………………...… 11
Control Panel……………………………………………………………………………..…. 11-12
Seating……………………………………………………………………………………….. 12-14
Freewheel Mode……………………………………………………………………………. 14
VI. RIDING YOUR SCOOTER…………………………………………………………..… 15-17
Mounting…………………………………………………………………………………...… 15
Basic Driving………………………………………………………………………………… 15
Steering in a Tight Spots…………………………………………………………………… 16
VII.DISASSEMBLY………………………………………………………………………..... 18
VIII.ASSEMBLY…………………………………………………………………………..… 19
IX. TRANSPORTING YOUR SCOOTER…………………………………………….….. 20
X.CARE AND MAINTENANCE…………………………………………………………… 21
Routine Maintenance……………………………………………………………………….. 21
Cleaning Your Scooter………………………………………………………………….….. 21
Batteries and Charging…………………………………………………………………….. 21
Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………………..………… 22
Diagnostics………………………………………………………………………………...... 23-24
XI.WARRANTY……………………………………………………………………………… 25-26
Service Record………………..…………………………………………………………...... 27

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Your scooter has been designed with your comfort in mind. It has also been designed to be a safe method of
transportation when safety and operating instructions are followed. Please review the features and benefits of certain
components of the scooter below.
Figure 1. Features
Control Panel: Easy to read
display features from top to
bottom: the backlit battery
gauge; over-sized speed
control knob; key switch to
turn the unit on and off; and
the red horn button.
Tiller handle:
Offers rubber coated
hand rests for
comfort and dual
throttle control levers
for easy right or left
hand use.
Adjustable Armrests:
Your scooter features
width, height and angle
adjustable armrests to
find the most
comfortable position, as
well as to make
transfers easier.
Batteries:
Both of the batteries are located
under the battery cover, they are
fixed by battery straps.
Tiller: Easy to use
tiller offers multiple
adjustments to find
your most
comfortable driving
position.
Front Basket: The
scooter comes
standard with a
removable storage
basket.(Foldable
Plastic basket is
optional)
Seat Swivel: A standard feature, the
seat can swivel to the left or right for
easy transfers or to sit more
comfortably at a table or desk.

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II. SAFETY
Please exercise caution and consideration when you are operating your scooter. 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 authorised 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 V. "Operation" in this manual. This will eliminate the
possibility of accidentally activating the paddle controls and causing injury to yourself and/or others.
•Check to be certain that your scooter’s freewheel lever is in the engaged position. See section V. “Operation in this
manual.
•Flip up the armrests.
WARNING When getting on or off your scooter, keep your weight toward the middle of the deck. Putting
most or all of your weight on the edge of the deck may cause an unstable condition.
GETTING ON YOUR SCOOTER
•Position the seat for safe and easy mounting. Ensure that the seat is facing forward. See Section V.
"Operation."
•Return tiller to full upright position if necessary. Carefully place one foot on the approximate center of the
deck and seat yourself comfortably and securely on the seat.
•Flip down the armrest(s.)
GETTING OFF YOUR SCOOTER
•Make certain that the power is turned off and the key is removed.
•Return tiller to full upright position
•Flip up the armrests.
•Carefully place one foot on the ground, transfer your weight to that leg, and slowly come to a standing
position.
•Step away from the scooter.
MAXIMUM WEIGHT
Your scooter has been rated to a maximum payload (operator and anything else being carried onboard) of 160 kg on flat
ground. Exceeding the maximum weight rating will void the warranty. See www.scootersaus.com.au for more
information on carrying capacity and hill slope (see Q & A).
WARNING Exceeding the maximum weight rating may result in injury to yourself and/or others.
DRIVING ON INCLINES
•For maximum stability, lean forward in your scooter’s seat while proceeding up ramps, inclines, curbs, or any
low rise. See figure 2.
•Drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline, even access ramps.
•Always climb or descend an incline by driving straight up or straight down the face of the slope. See figure 2.

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•Do not traverse or drive across the face of an incline in any direction. See figure 3.
•Do not attempt to negotiate an incline that is covered with snow, ice, salt, cut or wet grass, leaves, or any other
potentially hazardous material.
•Do not drive your scooter in reverse 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.
*scooter maximum recommended incline is 6°.
Figure 2. Going Up an Incline Figure 3. Traversing an Incline
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 forward and continue safely down the remainder of
the slope.
DRIVING DOWN A DECLINE
•Lower 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.
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 switch 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.
When the key switch is in the off position and the freewheel is in the disengaged position, the motor brake system will
keep you from pushing the scooter too fast (i.e. down a slope).
You may notice this when pushing the scooter. The scooter will move freely until you reach a certain speed. You will
then encounter some resistance as the motor brake system is activated.

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MEDICATION
Always check with your physician to determine if any of the medications you are taking may affect your judgment
and/or your ability to operate your scooter. Also check with your physician concerning your physical ability to operate a
scooter.
WARNING Do not connect or allow anyone except an authorised dealer to connect any electrical or
mechanical device to your scooter. Unauthorised accessories will void the warranty and may cause injury.
RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
NOTE: Please remember that while on your scooter, you are a motorized pedestrian. You must observe and obey all
pedestrian rules and regulations for the locale in which you are riding. So please follow the rules below.
•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 an elevator.
•Do not carry passengers under any circumstances.
•Do not mount or dismount your scooter unless the brake is engaged.
•Always make sure that the key switch is set to "Off" before mounting or dismounting 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 in the forward facing position 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 ramps, curbs and inclines straight on.
•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.
•Always fasten down your scooter securely with an approved tie-down system while transporting your scooter.
•Never operate your scooter if it is not functioning properly.
•Always use caution when driving on soft or uneven surfaces such as grass or 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 crosswalks 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 listed on the
specifications chart .
•Never back up or down a step or curb.
•Do not drive your scooter in icy or salted conditions.
•Never operate your scooter while you are under the influence of alcohol.

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III. EMI/RFI
The rapid development of electronics, especially in the area of communications, has saturated our environment with
electromagnetic (radio) waves that are emitted by television transmitters, cellular phones, citizen’s band radios (CBs),
amateur radios (ham radios), wireless computer links, microwave transmitters, paging transmitters, etc. These
electromagnetic (EM) waves are invisible and increase in strength the closer one gets to the source of transmission.
When these energy waves act upon electrical devices and cause them to malfunction or to function in an erratic or
uncontrolled manner, they are referred to as Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) or Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).
EMI/RFI AND YOUR SCOOTER
All electrically powered vehicles, including scooters are susceptible to Electromagnetic Interference/Radio Frequency
Interference (EMI/RFI). This interference could result in abnormal, unintended movement of your scooter.
WARNING Unintended movement or brake release could cause an accident or injury.
The US FDA has determined that each make and model of scooter can resist EMI/RFI to a certain level. The higher the
level of resistance, the greater the degree of protection from EMI/RFI—measured in volts per meter (V/m). The FDA
has also determined that current technology is capable of providing 20 V/m of resistance to EMI/RFI, which would
provide useful protection against common sources of interference. This product has been tested and has passed an
immunity level of 20 V/m.
EMI/RFI RECOMMENDATIONS
•Do not turn on or use hand-held personal electronic communication devices such as cellular phones,
walkies-talkies, and CB radios while your scooter is turned on.
•Be aware of any nearby transmitters (radio, television, microwave, etc.) on your intended route and avoid
operating your scooter close to any of those transmitters.
•Turn off the power if your scooter is going to be in a stationary position for any length of time.
•Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying your scooter may make it more susceptible to
EMI/RFI.
•If unintended movement or park brake release occurs, turn your scooter off as soon as it is safe to do so.
•Report all incidents of unintended movement or park brake failure to your local dealer or ring 1300 622 633
WARNING Turn off your scooter as soon as it is safely possible if unintended or uncontrollable motion occurs or
if unintended park brake release occurs.

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IV. YOUR MONARCH VOLTA SCOOTER
Figure 4. Your Volta scooter
FOR YOUR RECORDS
Please fill in your scooter’s information below. This information will be useful in the event that you ever need to
contact your dealer concerning your scooter.
Model __________________________________ Serial Number_______________________
Date of Purchase _____________________________ Body Colour_______________
Dealer Name___________________________________________________________________
Company______________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________
City ____________________________________ State_______ P/C______________________
Please remember to fill in and return your warranty registration card in the back of this manual.
Hand Grip
Seat Rotation Lever
Freewheel Lever
Battery Cover
Control Panel
Tiller
Basket
Seat Adjust
Tiller angle
adjustment handle
Armrest

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SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications VOLTA
Length 130cm
Width 62cm
Tyres Pneumatic,
Front 410– 350 x 5
Rear 410–350 x 5
Weight capacity 159kg
Ground clearance (from motor) 7cm
Ground level to top of seat lowest position 62 cm
Height from deck to top of seat at lowest position 43 cm
Weight (w batteries) 115kg
Length of wheelbase (axle-axle) 95 cm
Height of unit with tiller down and seat removed 58 cm
Maximum speed (programmable) 10kph
Operating range* 25-30 km
Batteries (2) 50 a/h
Freewheel mode Yes
Electromechanical Park Brake and Motor Brake Yes
Charger Off-board, 6 amp
Sealed transaxle Motor, 24VDC,4pole
Electronics P&G120amp
* Notes:
Range is an estimate only and will vary due to rider weight, drive surface, battery condition, slope
and terrain. Scooters Australia makes no claims as to the range and performance of the scooter apart
from these general estimates. More information regarding range and battery performance can be seen
on our website: www.scootersaus.com.au
Literature is current at the time of printing. Scooters Australia reserves the right to make changes to
the product or literature at any time without prior notice.
WARNING: THIS SCOOTER SHOULD NEVER BE USED AS A SEAT WHILE BEING TRANPORTED