Travel Buggy DASH Ultra Lite Power User manual

Ultra Lite Power Wheelchair
by Travel Buggy

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CAUTION: Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using this equipment.
Improper use or maintenance can void the warranty. Keep this manual for future reference.
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NOTICES 3
SAFETY INFORMATION 4
BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION 5
SPECIFICATIONS 7
GETTING STARTED 9
OPERATING 13
FREEWHEEL (MANUAL) OPERATION 14
FOLDING 15
BATTERY MAINTENANCE 17
CHARGING 19
MAINTENANCE & CARE 20
LIMITED WARRANTY 21
CONTACT & SUPPORT 22

NOTICES
Thank you for choosing DASH Ultra Lite Power
Wheelchair by Travel Buggy, the World’s lightest
power wheelchair.
It is important to read through this manual
before operating your DASH to become familiar
with its features as well as its limitations and
safety information
You will nd the operation and care of your DASH
very simple and easy, but should you have any
questions please contact Travel Buggy
OUR CUSTOMER HOTLINE
1.888.56.BUGGY (Canada)
1.855.56.BUGGY (USA)
EMAIL
[email protected]
DISCLAIMER:
The notes, warnings, and cautions contained within the manual and marked by the
triangular Caution Symbol should be given special care. Users should also pay special
attention to information marked in this manual beginning with NOTICE.
Travel Buggy, its afliates and partners cannot be held responsible for personal injury or
property damage resulting from the unsafe or improper operation or maintenance of the
DASH Ultra Lite Power Wheelchair.
As part of our ongoing product improvement initiative, Travel Buggy reserves the right
to change specications and design without notice. As a result, there may be minor
differences between your DASH and the photos, illustrations and instructions in this manual
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SAFETY INFORMATION
• DO make certain that the seat is in a
locked position when you are operating
your DASH
• DO reduce your DASH’s speed when you
are driving around a corner
• DO proceed with caution as you
approach the downgrade of a ramp or
other incline and when driving near a
raised surface or unprotected ledges
and drop offs (curbs, porches, stairs, etc.)
• DO avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt,
or standing water whenever possible
• DO maintain and store in a clean and dry
condition
• DO keep your hands away from the tires
when driving. Be aware that loose tting
clothing can become caught in drive
tires
• DO keep tools and other metal objects
away from battery terminals. Contact
with tools can cause electrical shock
• DO follow the recommended weight
capacity (220 lbs / 100 kg)
• DO follow the recommended incline
slope rating (12 degrees / 20% slope)
• DO check the battery charge to ensure
there is enough charge to get to your
destination before using.
• DO NOT drive your DASH across the side
of a hill or diagonally up or down a hill,
and do not stop (if possible) while driving
up or down an incline
• DO NOT operate your new DASH for the
rst time without completely reading
and understanding the owner’s manual
• DO NOT carry additional passengers on
your DASH
• DO NOT use your DASH as a seat in a
moving vehicle
• DO NOT allow unsupervised children to
play near the power wheelchair
• DO NOT operate your DASH while under
the inuence of alcohol, as this may
impair your ability to drive safely
• ALL servicing must be performed by
qualied personnel only. Unauthorized
modications to power wheelchair,
its power system or its control system
may compromise the performance
and safety of the system. UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES should you attempt any
repair or service that is not covered in
this manual.
• ALWAYS ensure all safety warning labels
are in place and legible.
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WARNING:The operator should read all of the warnings signs and instructions here and on the power wheelchair before use.
WARNING: Always protect batteries from freezing temperatures and never charge a frozen battery. This will damage the battery and
may cause personal injury. Attempting to charge a battery in freezing conditions does not prevent a battery from freezing.
WARNING: You should not operate your scooter on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it may be difcult for trafc to see you
when you are seated on your power wheelchair. Obey all local pedestrian trafc rules. Wait until your path is clear of trafc, and then
proceed with extreme caution.

BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION
WHEN USING THE BATTERY
1. Lithium-ion battery packs may get hot,
explode or ignite and cause serious
injury if exposed to abuse conditions. Be
sure to follow the safety warnings listed
below:
• DO NOT place the battery near re or
heat the battery
• DO NOT install the battery backwards
so the polarity is reversed
• DO NOT connect the positive and
negative terminal of the battery to
each other with any metal object
(such as a wire)
• DO NOT carry or store the battery
together with necklaces, hairpins, or
other metal objects
• DO NOT pierce the battery with nails
strike the battery with a hammer,
step on the battery or otherwise
subject it to strong impacts or shocks
• DO NO solder directly onto the
battery
• DO NOT expose battery to water or
salt water, or allow the battery to get
wet
2. DO NOT disassemble or modify the
battery. The battery contains safety and
protection devices, which if damaged,
may cause the battery to generate heat,
explode or ignite
3. DO NOT place the battery in or near re,
on stoves or other high temperature
locations. Do not place the battery in
direct sunlight, or use or store batteries
inside cars in hot weather. Doing so may
cause the battery to generate heat,
explode or ignite. Using the battery in
this manner may also result in a loss
of performance and a shortened life
expectancy.
4. If the device is to be used by children, the
caregiver should explain the contents
of this document to the children and
provide adequate supervision to ensure
the device is being used appropriately
5. When the battery is worn out, insulate
the terminals with adhesive tape or
similar materials before disposal
6. Immediately discontinue use of the
battery if, while using, charging or
storing the battery, the battery emits an
unusual smell, feels hot, changes color,
or shape, or appears abnormal in any
way. Contact Travel Buggy if any of these
problems are observed
7. DO NOT place battery in microwave over,
high pressure containers or on induction
cookware
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BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION
CHARGING PRECAUTIONS
1. BE SURE to follow the warnings listed
below while charging the battery. Failure
to do so may cause the battery to
become hot, explode or ignite and cause
serious injury.
• When charging the battery, ONLY USE
THE SPECIFIED CHARGER PROVIDED
WITH THE PRODUCT
• DO NOT attach the battery to a
power supply plug or directly to a
car’s cigarette lighter
• DO NOT place the battery in or near
re, or in direct sunlight. Heating
the battery can damage the safety
circuitry, which can cause additional
heating, rupture or ignition of the
battery
2. DO NOT continue charging the battery
if it does not recharge in the timelines
specied in the operating manual
3. THE TEMPERATURE range over which a
battery can be charged is 0°C to 45°C
(32°F to 113°F). Charging the battery at
temperatures outside of that range may
cause severe damage to the battery or
reduce battery life expectancy
WHEN DISCHARGING THE BATTERY
1. DO NOT discharge the battery using any
other device except for the specied
device. When the battery is used in
devices other than the specied device,
it may damage the battery or reduce
its life expectancy. If the device causes
abnormal current ow, it may cause the
battery to become hot, explode or ignite
and cause serious injury.
2. THE TEMPERATURE range over which the
battery can be discharged is -20°C to
60°C (-4°F to 140°F). Use of the battery
outside this temperature range may
damage the performance of the battery
or may reduce its life expectancy.

SPECIFICATIONS
EASY TO USE CONTROLLER
LITHIUM BATTERY
BREATHABLE CUSHION
MANUAL PUSH HANDLE
LIFT-UP ARM RESTS
FOOT PEDAL
86CM / 34IN
92CM / 36IN 60CM / 23.5IN
37CM / 14.5IN
49.5CM / 19.5IN
43CM / 17IN
46CM / 18IN
ANTI-TIP WHEELS
12 INCH POLY-
URETHANE WHEEL
8 INCH FRONT WHEEL
250 WATT BRUSHLESS
MOTORS (DUAL)
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PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
DRIVING RANGE: 12.5 MI / 20 KM
MAXIMUM SPEED: 4 MPH / 6 KPH
DRIVE SYSTEM: TWO REAR MOTOR DRIVE
MOTOR TYPE: 250 WATT BRUSHLESS
INCLINE CAPABILITY: 12° / 20%
TURNING RADIUS: 37”
STOPPING DISTANCE: 5 FT (AT FULL SPEED)
OBSTACLE CLEARANCE: 1.5”
BRAKING SYSTEM: ELECTROMAGNETIC
MAX WEIGHT CAPACITY: 220 LBS
DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
UNFOLDED DIMENSIONS: 36”L X 23.5”W X 34”H
CHAIR GROSS WEIGHT: 32.5 LBS (SINGLE),
35 LBS (DUAL)
CHAIR NET WEIGHT: 30 LBS (NO BATTERIES)
SEATING WIDTH: 18”
SEAT CUSHION SIZE: 17” (W) X 16.5” (D)
FOLDED DIMENSIONS: 23”L X 13”W X 36”H
FRONT WHEEL DIAMETER: 8”
REAR WHEEL DIAMETER: 12”
FLOOR TO SEAT HEIGHT: 19.5”
BACK SUPPORT HEIGHT: 14.5”
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
BATTERY TYPE: LITHIUM-ION (24V 5.2AH)
BATTERIES PROVIDED: ONE (1), TWO (2)
OPTIONAL
BATTERY WATT HOUR: 125 WH (AIRLINE
APPROVED)
BATTERY CHARGE CYCLES: ~1,000
TIRES: NON-PUNCTURE
CHARGING TIME: 2-3 HOURS
CHARGER INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60HZ
(INTERNATIONAL)
CHARGER OUTPUT: 29.4V 2.0A
LAP BELT: PROVIDED
HORN: BUILT-IN
SPECIFICATIONS
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GETTING STARTED
• Unbox your new DASH Ultra Lite Power
Wheelchair
• Remove all packaging and protective
wrap
• Locate the components provided with
the power wheelchair
INCLUDED:
A. DASH power wheelchair
B. Lithium-ion battery pack
C. Battery charger
D. Anti-tip wheels
E. Joystick controller
F. Back rest cushion
G. Seat cushion
A
B
E
G
C
F
D
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GETTING STARTED
• Unfold the power wheelchair like a lawn chair until there is a “CLICK” indicating it is in the fully
extended and locked seating position
• Ensure the footplate does not get stuck under the chair as you begin to unfold it
• Next, begin to raise the arm rests from behind the chair
• As they are rotated towards the front of the chair, you will hear a “CLICK” indicating they’ve been
placed into the locked position.
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GETTING STARTED
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• Insert the joystick into the joystick mount
created above, adjust for desired length
• Fasten the corkscrew (B) to secure the
joystick into position
• Next, attach the joystick connection
cable by aligning the arrows on the
cable and pressing together
• Secure the cable connection by rotating
the coupling rings on each end of the
cable
• Align the steel prole (C), to the existing mount assembly already attached to the right arm rest
of your DASH in order to create a square opening as shown in image 1
• Next place the bolt (A) through the prole to secure it to the existing mount, see image 2
• Lastly, loosely fasten the corkscrew (B) to the thread of the bolt (A) to secure the prole into
place to create the joystick mount
• Next, create the joystick mount by rst locating the three joystick
mount components provided with your DASH
A
1 2 3
B
C

GETTING STARTED
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• Locate the seat cushions provided with you DASH
• Secure the TOP cushion to the Velcro on the bottom of the back rest and around to the back of
the chair
• Secure the BOTTOM cushion to the Velcro at the back of the seat and under of chair
• DASH can be safely entered from the sides of the chair by raising up the arm rest
• Locate the lock mechanism at the back of the arm rest, press up to release the arm rest
TOP
BOTTOM

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OPERATING
• First, turn on the systems power by
locating the CPU at the rear of the power
chair and pushing the switch to the ON
position
Indicates the power to the unit is OFF
Indicates the power to the unit is ON
• Your battery is fully charged when all
lights appear. As the battery is used,
lights will disappear indicating the
remaining charge life
80% to FULLY CHARGED
60% to 80%
40% to 60%
20% to 40%
DEAD to 20%
• There are 3 speed settings as indicated
on the controller
NOTICE: Battery life are estimates only. Be sure there is more than enough charge to get you to your nal destina-
tion before leaving.
NOTICE: Batteries may not be charged upon arrival.
POWER
HORN
DECREASE
SPEED
BATTERY INDICATOR
360º
CONTROLLER
INCREASE
SPEED
FAST SLOWMODERATE
ON
OFF

FREEWHEEL (MANUAL) OPERATION
• DASH power wheelchair can be
operated as a manual push chair as
required
• Turn OFF the CPU at the back of the chair,
the wheels should now roll freely with a
slight bit of pressure applied
• To turn back to power mode, switch the
CPU ON to reset it
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ON
OFF

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FOLDING
• To fold the power chair we rst
recommend removing the joystick
and placing it on the seat of the chair
(image 1)
• Next, release the arm rests by pressing
up on the locking mechanism at the
back of the arm rest (image 2)
• Lift and rotate both arm rests all the way around to the back of the chair (image 3)
1
3
2

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FOLDING
• Using the provided lap belt attached to
the power chair, wrap it around the back
of the chair and fasten it tight to lock
the chair in the folded position for safe
transport (image 5)
• Once folded, grasp the handles at the
back and tilt the chair on to the small
anti-tip wheels to move the chair while
in folded position (image 6)
• To release the chair from the seated
position for folding, reach beneath the
front of the seat and push up on the
release bar to unlock.
• Slowly fold the power chair on to the rear
wheels. Ensure front wheels are facing
forward to collapse fully.
PRESS UP TO RELEASE
FOR FOLDING
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NOTE: IN ORDER TO FOLD THE CHAIR PROPERLY MAKE SURE THE FRONT WHEELS ARE FACING FORWARD AND THE FOOTREST IS FOLDED LAST

BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries require
routine maintenance and care in their use and
handling. Read and follow the guidelines in this
document to safely use Lithium-Ion batteries and
achieve the maximum battery life span.
OVERVIEW
Do not leave batteries unused for extended
periods of time, either in the product or in storage.
When a battery has been unused for 6 months,
check the charge status and charge or dispose
of the battery as appropriate.
The typical estimated life of a Lithium-Ion
battery is about three years or ~500 charge
cycles, whichever occurs rst. One charge cycle
is a period of use from fully charged, to fully
discharged, and fully recharged again. Use a
three-year life expectancy for batteries that do
not run through complete charge cycles.
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries have a
limited life and will gradually lose their capacity
to hold a charge. This loss of capacity (aging)
is irreversible. As the battery loses capacity, the
length of time it will power the product (run time)
decreases.
Lithium-Ion batteries continue to slowly discharge
(self-discharge) when not in use or while in
storage. Routinely check the battery’s charge
status.
Use only the provided battery(s) in your product.
Use only the provided charger to charge your
battery(s).
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Observe and note the run time that a new fully-
charged battery provides for powering your
product. Use this new battery run time as a basis
to compare run times for older batteries. The run
time of your battery will vary depending on the
product’s conguration and the applications that
you run.
Routinely check the battery’s charge status.
Carefully monitor batteries that are approaching
the end of their estimated life.
Consider replacing the battery with a new one if
you note either of the following conditions:
• The battery run time drops below about 80%
of the original run time.
• The battery charge time increases
signicantly.
If a battery is stored or otherwise unused for an
extended period, be sure to follow the storage
instructions in this document. If you do not follow
the instructions, and the battery has no charge
remaining when you check it, consider it to be
damaged. Do not attempt to recharge it or to use
it. Replace it with a new battery.
CHARGING
Always follow the charging instructions provided
with your product. Refer to your product’s
user manual and/or online help for detailed
information about charging its battery.
Use only the provided charger to charge your
battery.
WARNING: DO NOT charge the batteries for greater than 8 hours, this will signicantly reduce the longevity of the lithium ion batteries
and be of harm to the user.
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BATTERY MAINTENANCE
STORAGE
• Charge or discharge the battery to
approximately 50% of capacity before
storage.
• Charge the battery to approximately 50% of
capacity at least once every six months.
• Remove the battery and store it separately
from the product.
• Store the battery at temperatures between 5
°C and 20 °C (41 °F and 68 °F).
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
• Do not disassemble, crush, or puncture a
battery.
• Do not short the external contacts on a
battery.
• Do not expose a battery to re or water.
• Do not expose a battery to temperatures
above 60 °C (140 °F).
• Keep the battery away from children.
• Avoid exposing the battery to excessive
shock or vibration.
• Do not use a damaged battery.
• If a battery pack has leaking uids, do not
touch any uids.
• Dispose of a leaking battery pack (see
Disposal and Recycling in this document).
• In case of eye contact with uid, do not rub
eyes. Immediately ush eyes thoroughly with
water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper
and lower lids, until no evidence of the uid
remains. Seek medical attention.
• Immediately discontinue use of the battery if,
while using, charging or storing the battery,
the battery emits an unusual smell, feels
hot, changes color, or shape, or appears
abnormal in any way. Contact Travel Buggy if
any of these problems are observed
TRANSPORTATION
• Always check all applicable local, national,
and international regulations before
transporting a Lithium-Ion battery.
• Transporting an end-of-life, damaged, or
recalled battery may, in certain cases, be
specically limited or prohibited.
DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
• Lithium-Ion batteries are subject to disposal
and recycling regulations that vary by
country and region. Always check and follow
your applicable regulations before disposing
of any battery. Contact Rechargeable Battery
Recycling Corporation (www.rbrc.org) for
U.S.A. and Canada, or your local battery
recycling organization.
• Many countries prohibit the disposal of waste
electronic equipment in standard waste
receptacles.
• Place only discharged batteries in a battery
collection container. Use electrical tape or
other approved covering over the battery
connection points to prevent short circuits.
NOTE: The battery self-discharges during storage. Higher temperatures (above 20 °C or 68 °F) reduce the battery storage life.
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CHARGING
• We recommend that you remove
the battery from your DASH power
wheelchair before charging
• Remove the battery from the power
wheelchair by depressing the red switch
and pulling it off the holster
• Connect the output plug of the charger
into the charging socket of the battery,
second connect the input plug of
charger with your local power socket
• Please ensure the charger and battery
are on a at surface and keep in a well
ventilated area
• Ensure the plugs and power socket are
safe.
• When charging, the indicator lights are
red. After 2-3 hours charging (depending
on the remain electric quantity, the
indicator lights change from red to
green, which means the battery is fully
charged
Fully Charged
Charging
WARNING: Do not leave plugged in more than 12 hours as it will effect the longevity of the battery pack.
WARNING: Do not turn the power wheelchair on if charging battery in power wheelchair.
WARNING: Use of different chargers may cause serious injury to you and may damage the battery pack.
Any consequences caused by this are the sole responsibility of the user.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, CHARGE LITHIUM-ION PROVIDED BATTERIES ONLY WITH PROVIDED LITHIUM-ION BATTERY CHARGER.
Other types of chargers may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite potentially causing personal injury or damage.
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MAINTENANCE & CARE
• Keep your DASH ultra lite power
wheelchair clean from debris, moisture
and dirt. Wipe clean often
• Visually inspect for worn, damaged or
broken components. Special attention
should be paid to the wheels and motors
• Check the condition of the warning
labels. They are for the safety of the
operator. REPLACE them if necessary.
LUBRICATION
• According to use condition, please clean
or lubricate the front axle, rear axle, front
fork and rotating parts after 180 days
• Molybdenum disulde grease is
recommended
• Your DASH ultra lite power wheelchair
has electric hub motors that do not
require lubrication, please do not
lubricate the motors
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