Wheeltech TRAVELEASE User manual

TRAVELEASE
mini scootermini scooter
User Manual
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Parts Description
Introduction
QC Documentation
Personal Safety
Control Functions Description
Transportation, Assembly and Disassembly
Battery Charging
Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Service Record
Specification
Warranty
Circuit
breaker and
main fuse
Seat
Seat stem
Anti-tip
Wheels
Footplate
Removable
cover
Hand brake
Towing
handle
Shopping
basket
Handlebar/
front tiller
Controller
pod
CONTENTS
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The Wheeltech Travelease has been designed for a single occupant user mass of up to 90kg (14 stone) for the
steel model (MS001) and 115kg (18 stone) for the aluminium model (MS002). The Travelease has been
designed for users who experience difficulty or discomfort when walking for prolonged periods, but have the
use of both legs and the physical, visual and cognitive ability to operate the scooter safely.
The Travelease scooter is designed for use indoors and limited outdoor use during daylight (in a shopping
centre or precinct for example). The scooter can be used on pavements but must not be used on public
highways other than to cross the road. The Travelease is designed as a lightweight portable aid. Other electric
mobility scooters are available which have been designed specifically for the less able bodied user.
All Medicare Technology products are manufactured to the highest standards in accordance with EEC
Directive EEC/93/42, and are CE marked.
The Travelease Scooter is a robust and visually appealing product whilst being a cost-effective solution to
minor mobility problems.
It is essential that you read this user manual fully before operating the product. Please return your warranty
registration form to confirm you have read this manual. If you have any queries or problems, please contact:
Medicare Technology Ltd, Tel: [phone]
Dale House, Armytage Road, Fax: [phone]
Brighouse, West Yorkshire,
Great Britain HD6 1PT.
SERIAL NUMBER: INSPECTED BY:
INTRODUCTION
QC DOCUMENTATION
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The Wheeltech Travelease must only be used by a single occupant of user mass up to 90kg (14 stone) for steel
Travelease and 115kg (18 stone) for Aluminium Travelease. The Travelease is only suitable for users who
experience difficulty or discomfort walking for prolonged periods, but have the use of both legs and the
physical, visual and cognitive ability to operate the scooter safely. Failure to comply with these safety guidelines
could result in injury
EMERGENCY BRAKING
To apply emergency braking whilst using the scooter release the grip on the paddle control and pull the hand
operated brake on the handlebar.
TURNING AND USING ON A GRADIENT GUIDELINES
Avoid sharp turns at high speed as this could result in the scooter tipping. This is especially relevant when
turning on a gradient.
The scooter has been designed to climb gradients up to a maximum of 7 degrees (1 in 8). However, other
factors such as the surface of the gradient or the attributes of the user can vary this figure. If you are in any doubt
about travelling up or down a gradient please find an alternative route. Do not attempt to turn the scooter
around whilst on a gradient. Always turn on flat and level ground.
GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY PROCEDURES
Make sure that the power is switched on and the parking brake is applied before mounting or dismounting
from the scooter. Be careful not to touch the wigwag paddle whilst mounting or dismounting the scooter. Once
you have dismounted switch the unit off and remove the key. Please also read the Handbrake section on page
6.
For your health and comfort, make sure that you adopt a comfortable posture and that you can operate the
controller unit with ease.
The scooter is not designed with lights and is not capable of using add-ons so the scooter cannot be used at
night. The Travelease can mount obstacles up to 30mm high. Do not mount higher obstacles than this. Be sure
to mount obstacles (such as kerbs) at a slow speed and head on (i.e. Not at an angle) to prevent injury or
damage.
PERSONAL SAFETY

Unscrew the knurled knob from the seat holder tube and remove the seat. Insert the seat into the holding tube
and screw in the knurled knob to secure the seat in position.
Unscrew the adjustment handle on the front tiller and adjust the tiller to suit the user. Retighten the adjustment
handle to secure.
ASSEMBLING THE TRAVELEASE (steel)
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ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
Powered wheelchairs / scooters may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is interfering
electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM)
transmitters, two-way radios and cellular telephones.
The interference from radio sources can cause the powered wheelchair / scooter to release its brakes, move by
itself or move in unintended directions. It can also permanently damage the main control system system. The
intensity of the interfering EM energy can be measured in volts per metre (V/m). Each powered wheelchair /
scooter can resist EMI up to a certain intensity. This is known as the units ‘immunity level’. The higher the
immunity level, the greater the protection. At this current time, current technology is capable of achieving at
least a 20 V/m immunity level, which would provide useful propection from the common sources of radiated
EMI.
Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source),
the EM fields from hand-held radio soucres (transceivers) are of special concern. It is possible to
unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the powered wheelchair’s of scooter’s control
system whilst using these devices.
The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified in to three types:
1. Hand-held portable transceivers (transmitters-receivers) with antenna mounted directly on the
transmitting unit. Examples include citizens’band (CB) radio, ‘walkie talkies’ security, fire and
police transceivers, cellular (mobile) telephones and other personal communication devices.
NOTE: Some cellular telephones and similar devices transit signals while they are ON, even
when not being used.
2. Medium-range mobile transceivers, such as those used in police cars, fire engines,
ambulances and taxis. These usually have the antenna mounted on the outside of the
vehicle.
3. Long-range transmitters and tranceivers, such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/FM
radios, TV sets, CD players and cassette players, and small appliances such as eletric
shavers and hairdryers, so far we know, are not likely to cause EMI problems to your
powered wheelchair / scooter.
Following guidelines set out below should reduce the chances of unintended brake release or powered
wheelchair . Scooter movement, which could result in serious harm or injury.
1. Do not operate hend-held tranceivers, such as citizens’ band (CB) radios, or turn ON
personal communication devices such as cellular telephones, while the powered wheelchair /
scooter is turned ON.
2. Be aware of nearby transmitters, such as radio or TV stations, and try to aviod coming close
to them.
3. If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn the powered wheelchair / scooter OFF
as soon as it is safe to do so.
4. Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the powered wheelchair /
scooter, may make it more susceptible to EMI.
5. Report all inceidents of unintended movement or brake release to the powered wheelchair /
scooter manufacturer, and note whether there is a source of EMI nearby.
PERSONAL SAFETY - CONTINUED

Photograph 2
Photograph 1
Photograph 2 Photograph 6
Photograph 1
Unlocking seat lock bracket Removing seat lock bracket In transit mode
Photograph 5
Push the power connectors
together
Photograph 3
Push/pull battery pack into
the battery bracket
Photograph 4
Lock luggage lag around
the seat post
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Ensure the scooter remains switched off. Unscrew the knob on the seat lock bracket and remove seat stem.
Loosen the tiller handle and pull up the tiller until it is in a comfortable operating position. Lock the tiller by
tightening the handle.
Insert the batteries (optional). Unlock the seat lock bracket (see photograph 1 on page 5) and remove the seat
lock bracket (see photograph 2 on page 5) and rear shroud. Insert the batteries in to the scooter, connect the
batteries back up, ensuring you connect the white connector to the white connector, and the black connector to
the black connector. Replace the seat lock bracket and rear shroud.
Finally insert the seat and lock the seat lock bracket.
ASSEMBLING THE TRAVELEASE (aluminium)
DISASSEMBLING AND TRANSPORTING THE TRAVELEASE (aluminium)
To disassemble, switch off the scooter. Unlock the seat locking bracket, by pushing the handle away from the
seat stem(see photograph 1 on page 5) and remove seat.
Lock the seat locking bracket and insert stem into the tubing of the bracket. Secure the seat stem by tightening
the knob attached to the bracket.
Loosen the tiller lock with the handle then pull the tiller down until the seat stem can be inserted in the loop of
the handle bar.
Lock the tiller by tightening the tiller handle. The Travelease should now look like photograph 3 on page 5.
DISASSEMBLING AND TRANSPORTING THE TRAVELEASE (steel)
To disassemble, unscrew the knurled knob and remove the seat. Unscrew the adjustment handle on the tiller
and fold the tiller down towards the seat. Place the seat in the storage position, ensuring the seat stem passes
through the loop bracket on the front tiller. The Travelease should now look like in photograph 1 below.
Remove the batteries (optional). Remove the seat locking bracket and rear shroud, undo the quick release
battery connectors by pulling the connectors apart (see photograph 3 on page 5). Lift up the batteries and
replace rear shround and seat locking batteries.
When in the storage configuration, the Travelease can be freewheeled using the anti tip wheels at the rear. To
do this, hold up the front end of the Travelease by the carry handle and drag, as shown in photograph 2 below.

denotes the slowest setting and the hare
symbol denotes the fastest setting. Turn the
dial anticlockwise to go slower and turn the
dial clockwise to go faster.
When this LED is illuminated
constantly it means the scooter is on and
ready to use.
6. Power LED.
7. Battery Gauge.
8. Horn.
9. Recharge Point.
10. The circuit breaker reset (shown in
Appendix A).
11. The main fuse (shown in appendix A).
The battery gauge shows
how much power there is left inthe battery when
the scooter is in operation and moving.
The further to right that the needle is, the more
power there is in the battery. When the
needle on the battery gauge is constantly in
the red, recharge the batteries (see
section).
Press to sound the horn when the
scooter is switched on.
For information on how
to use this, see
To reset the circuit breaker,
push the reset button.
Please refer to an authorised dealer for any
problems with the main fuse.
Battery
Charging
Battery Charging section
1. Ignition.
2. Paddle control - Left.
3. Paddle Control - Right.
4. Hand brake.
5. Speed Selector.
Turn the key supplied in the ignition
to switch on the scooter.
Squeeze the left
paddle control to go in a reverse direction,
and release the paddle control to stop.
Squeeze the right
paddle control to go in a forward direction,
and release the paddle control to stop.
Pull the brake to slow down and
stop. To use the handbrake as a parking brake,
pull the brake on whilst pushing the brake pin
down. Release the handbrake to lock the pin
and apply parking brake. To unlock the parking
brake, squeeze the handbrake until the locking
pin pops up. Please also refer to the section on
Personal Safety on page 3.
Please note: Performance of the
handbrake/parking brake will be reduced if the
force required to apply the brake is adjusted.
Please refer to page 7 (Care and Maintenance)
and consult your dealer if necessary.
Rotate this dial to determine
the speed of the scooter. The tortoise symbol
BATTERY CHARGING
The Travelease comes complete with two 12V 8ah sealed lead acid batteries (installed) and a battery charger
and mains lead.
To charge the batteries:
1. Switch the scooter off with the ignition key
2. Plug the battery charger into the recharge point as shown in the
section.
3. Plug the mains lead into the charger and then plug the mains plug into the power socket and switch o n
the power, then finally switch the scooter back on.
4. Leave the batteries to charge for 12 hours.
Do not stand the battery charger on a carpet or other furnishing when in use.
Always place on a hard surface in a well-ventilated area.
Do not expose any part of your charger or battery to direct heat (e.g. a naked flame or gas / electric fire)
Do not use your battery charger outdoors
If necessary, the batteries should only be replaced with Medicare Technology 8ah sealed lead acid batteries.
control functions
description
Safety Precautions
Changing the batteries
The batteries should only be changed by a Medicare Technology service dealer.
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3. PADDLE
CONTROL
RIGHT
2. PADDLE
CONTROL
LEFT
5. SPEED
SELECTOR
6. POWER LED
7. BATTERY
GAUGE
8. HORN
9. RECHARGE POINT
1. IGNI-
TION
4. HAND BRAKE
FORWARD
REVERSE
REVERSE
FORWARD
GREENRED
SLOW
FAST
FU-
SE
10. CIRCUIT
BREAKER
11. FUSE
APPENDIX AAPPENDIX A
CONTROL FUNCTIONS DESCRIPTION

TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Remedy
The scooter will not switch on
The scooter switches on, but the scooter
will not move.
The scooter appears slow
The seat turns when in operation
The handlebar appears loose
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Try recharging the battery
Try resetting the circuit breaker
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Ensure there is enough power in the batteries. If not,
recharge the batteries.
Ensure the hand brake is not on.
!Check the battery power level and recharge.
!Slowly rotate the seat until it drops in to place and is
secure.
!Tighten the height adjustment handle to secure the
handlebar.
If these problems persist or you have any other problems, please contact your local Medicare Technology
service dealer.
Please also consult your Medicare Technology service dealer for information on repairs and spare parts.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Clean the Travelease with a damp cloth and dust down approximately once a week to
preserve the appearance of the Travelease.
Adjust the tiller height and return to the original position and swivel the seat once a week
to ensure the parts adjust and remove smoothly and easily when required.
Check for signs of wear and tear on the tyres and the upholstery on a regular basis.
For optimum performance and to increase the lifespan of your scooter, it is
recommended that you have your scooter serviced once a year by your dealer.
The handbrake should be checked on a regular basis for braking force. The handbrake should be
able to hold the user and Travelease on gradients up to 7 degrees (1 in 8) both in park mode and
general braking mode whilst remaining easy to operate. The brake cable should be checked for
wear. The braking force is determined by the tautness of the brake cable. If the brake cable is not
taut or braking force is lacking then the cable should be adjusted. For details on how to adjust the
brake cable please contact your Medicare Technology dealer.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
As with most electrically powered mobility products the crux of the performance lies in the treatment of the
batteries. Although sealed batteries are known as zero maintenance that only refers to the acid level
inside the battery. They must still be very well maintained in terms of charging.
The rule to follow regarding charging is as follows. Any time that the scooter has been used, even for ten
minutes, it should be put through a charging cycle, not charged for only a couple of hours. This particular
instruction requires following to the letter as partial charging can actuallly damage the battery. Also, if either
of the batteries was to fail under a year, and no bad cell was evident, they would not be honoured by the
manufacturers’ warranty as there was no defect with the product.
If the vehicle has not been used for a period of 2 weeks or more it is again worth putting it through a charging
cycle just to maintain the optimum performance of those batteries. If the product is not going to be in use for a
period of two weeks or longer, it is advisable to disconnect the batteries so that they do not run down.
Charging Procedure

YEAR 1234YEAR 1234
Controller Upholstery
Electrics
Batteries
Test run
Wheel and Tyres
Motors
List Items repaired
Chassis
Service Dates Service Dates
On/off switch Seat
Joystick Back
Braking Armrests
Recharge point
Connections condition
Levels Lights
Connections
Discharge test Forwards
Reverse
Wear Emergency stop
Pressure Left turn
Bearings Right turn
Wheel nut Slope test
Over obstacles
Wiring
Noise
Connections
Brake cable
Brushes
Condition
Steering
Customer Name Date of purchase
Address Colour
Serial No.
Options included
Postcode
Dealer Stamp
Sign and Date
Dealer Stamp
Sign and Date
Dealer Stamp
Sign and Date
Dealer Stamp
Sign and Date
SERVICE RECORD
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WARRANTY
SPECIFICATION
TRAVELEASE WARRANTY
There is a comprehensive twelve month warranty from the date on which your new Travelease
scooter is delivered. The warranty covers the scooter for repairs or replacement during this period.
For more detail, please see the Warranty Conditions below.
1. Any work or replacement part installation must be carried out by an authorised Medicare Technology dealer /
service agent.
2. To apply the warranty should your scooter require attention please contact the designated service agent listed
below.
3. Should any part of the scooter require repair or full or part replacement, as a result of a manufacturing or
material defect within twelve months of receiving the scooter, the work will be carried out free of charge.
Note: The guarantee is not transferable
4. Any repaired or replaced parts will be covered by this warranty for the balance of the warranty period on the
scooter.
5. Parts replaced after the original warranty has expired will by covered by a three months warranty.
6. Consumable items supplied will not generally be covered during the normal warranty period unless such items
require repair or replacement clearly as a direct result of a manufacturing or material defect.
Such items include (among others): upholstery, tyres and batteries.
7. The above warranty conditions apply to brand new scooters purchased at the full retail price. If you are unsure
whether your scooter is covered, check with the service agent.
8. Under normal circumstances, no responsibility will be accepted where the scooter has failed as a direct result
of:
a) The scooter part not having been maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
b) Failure to use the manufacturer's specified parts
c) The scooter or part having been damaged due to neglect, accident or improper use
d) The scooter or part having been altered from the manufacturer's specifications or repairs having been
attempted before the service agent is notified
Please note your local service agent's contact details in the box below. In the event of your scooter requiring attention,
contact them and give all relevant details so they can act quickly.
The manufacturer reserves the right to alter without notice any weights, measurements or other technical data shown in
this manual. All figures, measurements and capacities shown in this manual are approximate and do not constitute
specifications.
Warranty Conditions:
Medicare Technology authorised Service Agent
PART CODE:
Z40999 REV B
Name
Address
Tel
Postcode
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With Components Without Components Maximum Capacity
lb lb
lb
CODE DESCRIPTION
Steel
Travelease Miniscooter
Aluminium Supreme
Travelease Miniscooter
MS001
MS002
91cm
97cm
80cm
80cm
24kg (52.9lbs)
25.5kg (56.2lbs)
19.5kg (42.9lbs)
16.5k (36.4lbs)
89 kg
(14 stone)
115 kg
(18 stone)
56cm
54cm