SoFlow Flowkart User manual
Flowkart
Genuine operating instruction / Originalbetriebsanleitung / Manuel d’utilisation original /
Istruzioni d'uso originali
Instrucion for medels / Anleitung für Modelle / Description des modèles / Instrutioni per i modelli
Flowkart; Flowkart Pro
Version 1.1.1, 17.12.2017
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User Manual ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Bedienungsanleitung................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Mode d’emploi.......................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Manuale d’uso........................................................................................................................................................................... 66
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User Manual
Table of Content
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Intended use...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Scope of supply.................................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Standards and guidelines................................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Safety....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Warning ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Risk of injury ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Further safety information ................................................................................................................................................ 8
3. Getting started ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Flowkart ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Assembly.......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.3 Battery and charger......................................................................................................................................................... 17
4. Driving instructions ............................................................................................................................................................... 19
5. Maintenance, repairs and warranty...................................................................................................................................... 20
5.1 Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................................... 20
5.2 Indication of malfunction ................................................................................................................................................ 20
5.3 Storage............................................................................................................................................................................. 21
5.4 Repair............................................................................................................................................................................... 21
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5.5 Disposal............................................................................................................................................................................ 21
5.6 Warranty information...................................................................................................................................................... 22
5.7 Technichal Data ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
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1. Introduction
1.1 Intended use
Congratulations on your purchase of the new Flowkart! This new way of transportation was created for you to experience
cutting-edge and intuitive mobility. The Flowkart is fun and easy to use. The Flowkart is a guarantee for fun for you and all
of your friends, no matter the age. Everybody wants to ride with it.
This manual will help you set up and use the Flowkart. It is important that you adhere to all safety warnings and cautions
that appear throughout and that you use good judgment when driving.
1.2 Scope of supply
This package contains:
1 New Flowkart
1 Charger
2 Keys
1 Manual
Tools and screws
If one of these things should be missing, contact your official dealer immediately.
1.3 Standards and guidelines
For the Flowkart, the following standards and guidelines apply within the EU:
It is explicitly explained, that the product complies with all of the following EU guidelines:
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2006/42/EG
MD
DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 17 May 2006 on
machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
Under consideration of the following accompanying guidelines:
2014/53/EU
RED
DIRECTIVE 2014/53/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 April 2014
on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of
radio equipment and repealing Directive 1999/5/EC
2011/65/EU
ROHS
DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 8 June 2011
on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment
(recast)
2014/30/EU
EMC
DIRECTIVE 2014/30/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 26 February
2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility
(recast)
2014/35/EU
LVD
DIRECTIVE 2014/35/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 26 February
2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the
market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (recast)
The following harmonized standards according to article 7 (2) were applied:
EN ISO 12100:2010
Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk assessment and risk reduction (ISO
12100:2010)
On the product, you will find the following label:
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2. Safety
2.1 Warning
Whenever you drive the Flowkart you risk serious injury or death from collisions, falls or loss of control. Parents or other
supervisors must watch over children when they are using the Flowkart and teach them the safe ways of riding it. TO DRIVE
SAFELY, YOU MUST READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL.
IN SWITZERLAND IT IS ILLEGAL TO RIDE THE FLOWKART ON PUBLIC GROUND. YOU ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO USE IT ON
PRIVATE PROPERTY.
This manual includes basic operational instructions for the Flowkart. It cannot cover all situations where injury or death may
occur.
Operators must use good judgement and common sense to detect and avoid hazards and dangers that they may encounter
when driving the Flowkart. The Flowkart operator must use the vehicle according to the local traffic law and is not allowed
to drive under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication treatment.
The seller or the company e-Xperience do not hold any accountability for damages, loss of belongings, injuries and legal
disputes, which occurred due to disregard of any of the information in this manual or due to disregard of any traffic laws by
the user.
By using the Flowkart, you accept the inherent risks of operating this product.
Please do not charge the battery when unattended and disconnect the battery from the power source when it is fully
charged.
DANGER!
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2.2 Risk of injury
Whenever you drive the Flowkart, you risk injury from loss of control, collisions and falls. It is your responsibility to learn
how to safely drive the Flowkart in order to reduce the risks of driving.
This manual is designed to help you learn safe driving techniques.
THE FLOWKART MUST NOT BE USED UNLESS THE MANUAL HAS BEEN CAREFULLY READ THROUGH.
Review this manual frequently to help remind you of proper driving techniques and safety procedures.
2.3 Further safety information
There are risks to driving every vehicle. The Flowkart is no exception. Start in a safe location without traffic and have
somebody helping you with your first steps and start slowly. Driving the Flowkart requires a high amount of concentration
and attention. If you carefully follow all the instructions and warnings in this manual, you should be able to teach yourself
to drive. Avoid to use the Flowkart if you are feeling tired, sleepy or you have a medical condition that reduces your ability
to drive.
Please ensure this manual is read and understood beforehand and pay extra attention when driving.
1. Always check the battery charge before using the Flowkart. Check the Flowkart for damage and loose screws before
every ride. Especially check the wheels and the tire, as well as the braking cables for damage. You can adjust the
braking cables in order to increase or reduce braking power.
CAUTION!
WARNING!
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2. All users of the Flowkart must follow all local traffic laws and regulations. Check local traffic laws on where you can
use the Flowkart legally. Especially keep track of pedestrians when you drive this device.
3. The tires/wheels of the Flowkart must have contact with the ground at all times. Abrupt manoeuvres and driving over
slippery surfaces (e.g. due to snow, ice, sand, oil), bumps, and loose objects and materials, as well as performing
jumps and stunts, may cause it to lose traction and must be avoided therefore. The driving speed must always be
adjusted to given conditions (e.g. light, weather, other traffic participants, etc.). Avoid obstacles and bumpy terrain
(e.g. potholes) which could result in a loss of balance or traction and cause a fall, or could lead to getting stuck, which
could lead to injuries or damage to the device.
4. Do not exceed the maximum weight of 100 kg –including backpacks and other items that might be carried. Exceeding
the weight limit could lead to injury of the driver and/or damage to the Flowkart.
5. The Flowkart must not be used by small children. Parents shall judge if the children have the required coordination,
ability and judgement to use the Flowkart properly.
6. Do not modify the Flowkart. Modifications could interfere with operating and could result in serious injury and/or
damage. Modifications void your right to warranty. Some modifications may be illegal according to local traffic law.
7. Do not accelerate too quickly. A risky way of riding (e.g. abrupt manoeuvres, fast acceleration, fast turning) increases
the risk of injury and is therefore forbidden. Hold the handle-bars tightly with both hands at any time when driving
and always keep both feet on the intended spots. The speed must always be adjusted according to the driving
conditions.
8. Never operate any Flowkart while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, strong medication or other substances that
can influence your level of attention. The use of the Flowkart is not recommended for pregnant women.
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9. Driving in rainy and snowy weather is strictly forbidden since the device is not fully waterproof. Also do not drive
through puddles of water because the water could damage the engine or the electric parts or it could suffer a short
circuit. Never drive in poor sight conditions (e.g. fog).
10. It is recommended to learn to drive the Flowkart in a safe environment without traffic or obstacles. Never drive next
to stairs or water (e.g. swimming pools). Never use your phone or listen to music while driving.
11. You must wear a complete protection equipment (helmet, kneepads, back protector, etc.) when driving the Flowkart.
12. The Flowkart is designed for the use of one person only at a time. It must never be used by more than one person at
a time. Do not carry heavy or spacious objects with you when driving.
13. Always adjust your speed to the driving conditions. Never go too fast, especially when driving downhills.
14. For your own security, it is strictly forbidden to open up the Flowkart or the charging device. Opening the Flowkart
or the charging device leads to your warranty being void.
15. Never touch the brakes or the engine while driving or after the use of the Flowkart, since they can become very hot.
Keep your body parts, especially fingers, away from the tire/wheels and other moving parts of the Flowkart. Make
sure that no clothes (e.g. shoe laces) get in contact with moving parts of the device.
16. Never drive the Flowkart in an environment with a lot of traffic. You are sitting at low height when using the Flowkart
and therefore you are not well visible for other road users.
17. Always wear normal sneakers when driving the Flowkart and not high-heels or go barefoot.
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18. Do not lift the Flowkart off the ground when it is turned on. Do not turn it on in mid-air. This could cause the wheels
to spin freely if you accidentally press the acceleration lever, which could result in injury to yourself or damage to
things around you. Do not turn the Flowkart off when you are driving it.
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3.3 Battery and charger
Read through these instructions carefully before using the device.
WARNING
Use this charger in a well ventilated place because the charger produces heat. Do not cover the charger up with
anything during the charging process.
Disconnect the charger from the power source when the charging process is complete.
Do not charge your Flowkart without supervision.
Never leave the charger connected to the power source for longer than 24 hours. The charger could heat up and
catch fire.
Never use any other charger than the original one you have received with the Flowkart. Never use the charger for
any other device than your Flowkart.
Never use the charger close to inflammable materials.
Battery
Fully charge the device before the first time you use it.
The charging can take between 2 and 4 hours.
The battery can be easily recharged for over 500 times.
Never store the battery in a temperature above 60°C or below -10°C. Storage at room temperature is optimal.
If you do not use the Flowkart regularly you should charge the battery once a month to ensure the longevity of the
battery.
Water damage and damage that comes from disregard of the instructions above on how to use the battery, are not
covered by the warranty.
WARNING!
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Charger
The Flowkart must be turned off before you start the charging process. Turn it off first and then insert the charger
into the Flowkart and afterwards into an AC outlet.
Check the charger and the cables for damage regularly. Never use a damaged charger or cable but contact the seller
immediately.
Disconnect the charger from the power source as soon as the charging process is completed.
Water damage to the charger are not covered by the warranty. Store it in a dry location.
If you have any troubles with the charging process, please contact the seller or an official dealer of this product.
Do not charge the Flowkart without supervision and remove the charger when the charging process is completed.
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4. Driving instructions
Driving the Flowkart is easy and fun. Follow the following instructions and you will be able to drive shortly.
Before you use the Flowkart for the first time, make sure to fully charge the battery of the device. Visit a location
without traffic or obstacles to learn how to safely ride the Flowkart
Sit on the Flowkart and switch the power button on. Now insert the key and turn it. Depending on your experience
with the Flowkart, you can choose between 3 different speed modes, which have different properties concerning
acceleration and speed. We recommend beginners to use only the slowest speed mode until they get more
experienced with the Flowkart.
You can regulate the speed by activating the acceleration handle for becoming faster or activating the brakes for
becoming slower.
Always keep both feet on the pedals and both hands on the handle-bar. Note that the Flowkart swings out when
making a turn, so do not drive by obstacles too closely in order to avoid a collision.
In order to stop, you must turn the acceleration handle to the front and activate the brakes until you come to a
complete stop. Do not stand up from the Flowkart until you have come to a complete stop.
Please note:
Abrupt manoeuvres, such as quick acceleration, strong braking and driving fast in turns are a safety risk and therefore
forbidden.
Never drive in rain or snow. Never drive in bad visibility conditions. Do not use the device outside the temperature
range of 60°C and -10°C.
You must wear complete protection such as helmet, knee pads, back protection etc. while driving the Flowkart.
It is in the operator’s responsibility to follow all local traffic laws when driving the Flowkart, including where it is legal
to use this device.
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