Zinger ZR-10.1 Dimensions and installation guide
Model ZR-10.1 • Powered Folding Chair
R
User Manual
and Warranty
USA Edition
Attention: The Zinger operates by a two lever traction control system which behaves very differently than front wheel steered
vehicles. For this reason it is imperative that all users read this entire manual before operating a Zinger. Pay close attention to all
WARNING sections in this manual as well as labels on the Zinger itself.
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Introduction
Congratulations on your choice of a new Zinger folding motorized chair. The Zinger is the result of an innovative vision brought to
life through dedicated development and expert manufacturing. The Zinger is not only a convenient mobility device designed to
enhance your lifestyle, it's also a revolutionary invention.
Like bicycles, skateboards, and scooters, the Zinger is a vehicle that requires knowledge and skill to operate safely. It is
mandatory that each user read this entire manual carefully before operating the Zinger. Be sure that you understand its controls,
capabilities, limitations, and proper operating procedures before using.
Serial Number
The serial number is the ten digit number stamped into the silver aluminum frame plate inside the left rear wheel. See callout 19
on page 7. It is also printed on one end of your Zinger box. You will need this number if your Zinger ever requires service or
replacement parts. Please keep a record of your serial number by writing it and your date of purchase in the space provided
below.
Disclaimer
The Zinger is not intended for use by persons with physical limitations that could prevent safe operation. Full use of both hands
and arms is required to operate the Zinger. The Zinger is not intended to fill the needs of disabled or mentally impaired persons.
The Zinger is not meant as an alternative to medical mobility devices.
No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this publication, although care has been taken to make it as
complete and accurate as possible. All procedures and specifications are subject to change without prior notice or obligation.
Illustrations in this publication are intended for reference use only and may not depict actual model components.
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Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Table of Contents
Introduction 1-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Serial Number 1----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Disclaimer 1---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Safety Messages 4-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Safety Warnings 4-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Location of Parts 6----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Location of Labels 6--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating Surfaces and Conditions 8--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ramps and Hills (Grades) 8------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wet Conditions 9--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Grass and Rough Terrain 9-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Before You Ride 10----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Charging the Battery 10------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Battery Sleep Mode 10-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Battery Installation, Removal, and the Battery Lock 11--------------------------------------------------------------------
Checking the Tire Pressure 11---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unfolding for Riding 12-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Folding From the Open Condition 13------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Laying the Zinger Down 14-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Parking Brakes 14-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Getting In and Out of the Zinger 15---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Control Panel 16---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Power Button 17---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Auto Shut Off 17---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Charge Indicator Lights 17--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Variable Speed Trigger 18---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Speed Range Selection 18--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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of this publication may be reproduced, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, or otherwise without the prior
written permission of firstSTREET for Boomers and Beyond, Inc.
Trademarks The Zinger name and logo are registered trademarks of Zinger Chair LLC.
Patents The Zinger Chair is covered by U.S. patents with foreign patents pending. For patent information visit
http://www.zingerchair.com/patent.html
Operating the Zinger 18------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To Stop or Slow Down 19----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To Go Forward 19-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To Turn Left 20-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To Turn Right 20---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Backing Up 21------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Powered Reverse 21---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Storing and Handling the Zinger 21-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carrying and Standing the Zinger 22-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Loading Into a Car 23--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Adjusting the Lever Reach 24-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Care and Maintenance 25-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tires 25---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Battery 25------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cleaning 25---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Specifications 26------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Airline Travel 27--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trouble Shooting For more troubleshooting tips, visit www.zingerchair.com/troubleshooting.html or call
1-844-394-6437 28------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Zinger Chair Limited 12 Month Warranty 29------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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rstSTREET for Boomers and Beyond, Inc.
To Contact FirstSTREET, USA please email: info@zingerchair.com or call us at 1-800-958-8524.
Copyright © 2018firstSTREET for Boomers and Beyond, Inc. All rights reserved. With the exception of personal use, no part
of this publication may be reproduced, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, or otherwise without the prior
written permission of firstSTREET for Boomers and Beyond, Inc.
Trademarks The Zinger name and logo are registered trademarks of Zinger Chair LLC.
Patents The Zinger Chair is covered by U.S. patents with foreign patents pending. For patent information visit
http://www.zingerchair.com/patent.html
Operating the Zinger 18------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To Stop or Slow Down 19----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To Go Forward 19-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To Turn Left 20-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To Turn Right 20---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Backing Up 21------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Powered Reverse 21---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Storing and Handling the Zinger 21-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carrying and Standing the Zinger 22-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Loading Into a Car 23--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Adjusting the Lever Reach 24-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Care and Maintenance 25-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tires 25---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Battery 25------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cleaning 25---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Specifications 26------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Airline Travel 27--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trouble Shooting For more troubleshooting tips, visit www.zingerchair.com/troubleshooting.html or call
1-844-394-6437 28------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Zinger Chair Limited 12 Month Warranty 29------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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To Contact FirstSTREET, USA please email: info@zingerchair.com or call us at 1-800-958-8524.
Copyright © 2018firstSTREET for Boomers and Beyond, Inc. All rights reserved. With the exception of personal use, no part
of this publication may be reproduced, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, or otherwise without the prior
written permission of firstSTREET for Boomers and Beyond, Inc.
Trademarks The Zinger name and logo are registered trademarks of Zinger Chair LLC.
Patents The Zinger Chair is covered by U.S. patents with foreign patents pending. For patent information visit
http://www.zingerchair.com/patent.html
Operating the Zinger 18------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To Stop or Slow Down 19----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To Go Forward 19-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To Turn Left 20-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To Turn Right 20---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Backing Up 21------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Powered Reverse 21---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Storing and Handling the Zinger 21-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carrying and Standing the Zinger 22-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Loading Into a Car 23--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Adjusting the Lever Reach 24-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Care and Maintenance 25-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tires 25---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Battery 25------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cleaning 25---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Specifications 26------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Airline Travel 27--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trouble Shooting For more troubleshooting tips, visit www.zingerchair.com/troubleshooting.html or call
1-844-394-6437 28------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Zinger Chair Limited 12 Month Warranty 29------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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rstSTREET for Boomers and Beyond, Inc.
To Contact FirstSTREET, USA please email: info@zingerchair.com or call us at 1-800-958-8524.
Copyright © 2018firstSTREET for Boomers and Beyond, Inc. All rights reserved. With the exception of personal use, no part
of this publication may be reproduced, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, or otherwise without the prior
written permission of firstSTREET for Boomers and Beyond, Inc.
Trademarks The Zinger name and logo are registered trademarks of Zinger Chair LLC.
Patents The Zinger Chair is covered by U.S. patents with foreign patents pending. For patent information visit
http://www.zingerchair.com/patent.html
Operating the Zinger 18------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To Stop or Slow Down 19----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To Go Forward 19-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To Turn Left 20-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
To Turn Right 20---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Backing Up 21------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Powered Reverse 21---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Storing and Handling the Zinger 21-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carrying and Standing the Zinger 22-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Loading Into a Car 23--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Adjusting the Lever Reach 24-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Care and Maintenance 25-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tires 25---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Battery 25------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cleaning 25---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Specifications 26------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Airline Travel 27--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trouble Shooting For more troubleshooting tips, visit www.zingerchair.com/troubleshooting.html or call
1-844-394-6437 28------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Zinger Chair Limited 12 Month Warranty 29------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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rstSTREET for Boomers and Beyond, Inc.
1-800-958-8324
Safety Messages
Zinger Chair LLC takes your safety seriously. We have made
every effort to provide clear messaging to help you avoid
injury or damage. Of course it is impossible to warn against
every harm or hazard. Therefore users must always use
their own intuition and common sense to help avoid injury
or damage when operating the Zinger.
The WARNING symbol shown above appears throughout
this Owner’s Manual followed by important warning
information.Every Warning in this manual indicates a
potentially hazardous situation, which if not understood
and followed could result in severe injury or even death.
For this reason, all users must read this entire manual
before operating a Zinger, paying close attention to each
and every Warning.
CAUTION
The CAUTION symbol shown above also appears
throughout this Owner’s Manual. This symbol identifies
special instructions or procedures which, if not strictly
observed, could result in damage to, or compromised
performance of the Zinger. For your safety and the wellness
of your Zinger it is important that you read each Caution
carefully.
Safety Warnings
The following is a list of important Safety Warnings.
Additional Warnings appear throughout this manual. Read
each warning carefully. If you are unclear about any warning
in this manual please email info@zingerchair.com or call
1-844-394-6437 to receive clarification before operating the
Zinger.
The Zinger may be fun to drive, but it is not a toy. The
Zinger is NOT intended for sports, stunts, or tricks of any
kind. Always operate in a mature, cautious manner
keeping in mind that the Zinger is an adult mobility
vehicle, not a toy.
Due to hills or any other reason, never allow your speed
to increase above 6 MPH (the level ground maximum
powered speed of the Zinger).
The Zinger requires both hands to operate. Always grip
both handles and do not attempt to hold anything in
either hand while operating the Zinger, e.g. beverage, cell
phone, camera, cigarette, etc..
Always come to a complete stop on level ground before
removing either hand from the control levers.
Do not operate where traffic is present such as
roadways, roadsides, or busy parking lots. Drivers might
not see you due to your low height.
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Keep tires inflated to 35-40 PSI (2.8 Bar). For proper
performance, do not over or under inflate. Check
monthly.
Do not bring the Zinger near open flames, or water
facilities such as a swimming pool, shower, or play
fountain.
Do not operate near stairs or abrupt drop offs of any
kind.
Do not operate if your weight, or you and your cargo's
combined weight is more than 250 pounds (113 KG).
Do not attempt to haul cumbersome or heavy items.
Do not attempt to walk a dog or any animal on a leash
while riding a Zinger. The animal can easily cause loss of
control by even a slight tug on the leash.
Do not attempt to take a passenger along, e.g. no pets
or children on your lap and no riders hanging onto the
rear (as is sometimes done by youngsters on grocery
carts).
Do not attempt to push or tow anything with your Zinger.
Never step your body weight on the Swing-Away Foot
Plate.
The Zinger is not for use by children. Keep children away
from the chair and controls. When leaving the Zinger
unattended in the presence of children, remove the
battery and store out of children's reach.
Do not wear loose clothing such as a scarf or robe, or
carry anything that hangs such as a camera strap or
purse strap which could get caught in the wheels or
other moving parts, or obstruct the control handles when
operating.
Do not operate in bare feet or socks, thick gloves,
mittens or the like. Always wear well fitting shoes and
clothing when operating the Zinger.
Always turn the Power OFF (all indicator lights out) and
set both parking brakes before entering or exiting the
Zinger and whenever left unattended.
Always check that the Power is OFF before folding.
Do not smoke (including vapor products). Smoking,
presents cause to remove hands from the Control Levers
among other dangers.
Never modify your Zinger or instal parts or accessories
not provided by the Manufacturer.
Do not operate if the rear anti-tip wheels are removed or
broken.
Do not operate if feeling dizzy, sleepy, or when under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
Do not operate with poor visibility, e.g. darkness, fog,
driving rain, missing glasses.
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Location of Parts
1. Release Cable: Pulling causes the Zinger to unlatch and
fold. The Zinger will automatically latch into the folded
position until you pull the Release Cable again. Pg.12
2. Release Pins: These must both engage in order to latch
the Zinger into its upright or folded position. Listen for
them to click into engagement.
3. Control Panel and Power Button: Press once, allow
three seconds for the Zinger to respond. Pg.17
4. Right Control Lever
5. Variable Speed Trigger: Varies speed from zero to the
maximum in each range. Pg.18
6. Left Control Lever
7. Control Lever Position Adjustment Screws Pg.24
8. Swing-Away Foot Plate: Automatically retracts on
folding.
9. Front Caster Wheels: No maintenance.
10. Rear Drive Wheels: keep inflated to 40PSI / 2.8BAR,
check monthly.
11. Anti Tip Wheels: No maintenance. Do not operate if
broken or missing.
12. Battery Pack Pg.11 & 25
13. Battery Release Key Hole Pg.11
14. Charge Port: Charge though this port with the battery in
or out of the chair. Pg.10
15. Motor: No maintenance
16. Seat Back Bar: Use this to push the Zinger manually
with the parking brakes off.
17. Seat Front Cross Tube Pg.12,13
18. Parking Brake Levers Pg.14
19. Serial Number (left photo)
Location of Labels
A. WARNING: Down hills increase stopping distance and
turning radius. Take down hills slowly.
B. WARNING: Shut power offafter each use. Keep
children offchair and controls.
C. Keep tires inflated to 30-40PSI (2.5-2.8BAR)
D. First install opposite side on the RIGHT. Then press this
side down until the key latch locks the battery in.
E. This is a 240 Watt Hour Li-ion battery enclosure with
concealed contacts for use with a PERSONAL
MOBILITY DEVICE. (Important for airline travel, see
Pg. 27)
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Operating Surfaces and Conditions
Ramps and Hills (Grades)
Descending grades reduces the steering and braking
ability of the Zinger. Descend all grades slowly (below 3
MPH) keeping both brakes applied. Never operate on
grades of more than 10°. When possible, avoid grades
over 5° (10 inches per 10 feet)
Always take hills and ramps straight on. Do not drive
sideways to the direction of the ramp or angle across a
ramp. Never roll backwards on any grade.
Do not attempt ANY grade in wet conditions.
CLIMBING The Zinger is capable of climbing up to a 10°
incline, but whenever possible you should avoid ramps
steeper than 5° (10 inches vertical change per 10 feet
distance). As a general reference ADA compliant wheelchair
ramps are 5º or less.
Plan to take hills on in a straight line. Before entering a hill,
switch to High speed range. The Zinger's Low and Medium
speed range limit voltage to the motor. To climb a hill you
may need full voltage so select High.
When entering an abrupt ramp, the anti-tip wheels may
touch ground, lifting the driving wheels and stopping your
Zinger. In this case, gain speed before the lip of the ramp so
that your momentum carries you over the lip.
DESCENDING
When descending hills, increase and
decrease braking pressure to keep your direction straight
and your speed below 3 MPH (slow walking pace). By use
of the brakes, never let the Zinger build speed greater than
6 MPH on descent.
DRIVING ON GRADES Avoid making turns on grades. If
there is a sharp turn on a hill, find an alternate route or walk
the Zinger. If you are uncertain about the terrain, get up and
walk your Zinger by pushing on the Seat Back Bar.
If you must drive on a non-level surface, like the side of a
crowned path or slanted sidewalk, your Zinger will tend to
steer toward the low side requiring you to drag the opposite
brake to maintain your course. Avoid these non-level
surfaces when possible.
Do not stop on a sidewalk ramp. Instead stop on the level
ground before the ramp. Avoid unnecessary stopping or
turning on any non-level surface. If you must exit the Zinger
on a grade, set both parking brakes, turn the Power to Off
(Pg.17), exit the seat and push the Zinger past the grade.
The Zinger provides light resistance to rolling backwards
when the motor is offbut always set the parking brakes
before exiting. See Parking Brakes Pg.14.
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WARNING
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Wet Conditions
The Zinger operates best in dry conditions on level
pavement. If wet conditions are unavoidable, minimize your
route, select Medium speed range, and apply extra force on
the levers. When safe, occasionally test your ability to stop
and turn. If it seems questionable, get offand push the
Zinger.
Wet conditions will compromise the Zinger's ability to
brake, turn, and accelerate.
Do not operate on hills, ramps or grass when wet.
Grass and Rough Terrain
While dry, short mowed grass is an acceptable surface to
operate your Zinger, performance will feel very different.
Select High speed range. You will need to use more force
on the levers because your Zinger is doing more work to
move you. Do not operate the Zinger on wet grass or
unpaved hills.
The Zinger is not intended for rough terrain. If you are
uncertain about the conditions that you might encounter
along your route, select an alternate route or other form of
transportation.
Do not drive the Zinger close to a sidewalk edge, street
curb, stairs, or drop offof any kind.
Do not attempt to cross over curbs or gaps greater than
two inches.
Do not operate on saturated ground, rocky or rooted
surfaces, loose gravel, sand, oil, snow or ice, playground
chips or any other suspiciously unfavorable condition.
Always use sidewalks and offi
cial pedestrian crossings.
When seated in the Zinger, you sit very low so that cars
might not see or expect you. Always use extra caution at
crossings or whenever you are exposed to traffi
c. Only
cross at official pedestrian crossings. Never drive the Zinger
on a roadway, roadside, or busy parking lot.
The Zinger steers by braking one of the rear wheels while
driving the other. The front wheels are casters which ideally
do not influence the direction of the Zinger. However if the
front wheels encounter angled ground, a rut, or the like,
they will influence the Zinger to steer in a new direction. For
this reason always keep both hands on the Control Levers
and be prepared to compensate for such irregularities. If a
front wheel goes over a large edge like a curb, stop
immediately. Exit the Zinger and bring it back onto level
ground.
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Before You Ride
First inspect the carton for damage. Next slide the Zinger
out of the carton and remove all wrapping and packaging
materials from the Zinger. Again check for damage. If
damage is evident, report to your carrier immediately. Keep
packaging materials in the box and store the box in case
you ever need to ship your Zinger. Returns will not be
accepted without original packaging. No assembly is
required.
Charging the Battery
Plug the charger’s input power cord into the back end of the
charger first, then plug the other end into a household
outlet. The charger's light may flash briefly and then remain
on in blue indicating power is on. Next plug the round
charger plug into the Charge Port on the battery. Rotate the
round plug until you feel it drop into the Charge Port. The
light on the charger will turn red while charging and green
when fully charged as shown in photo. This may take up to
5 hours. (The battery may remain in or out of the chair while
charging.)
NOTE: Charging the battery more often (from a lesser state
of discharge) will extend its life. We recommend charging
overnight after any day of use.
Battery Sleep Mode
The battery will enter sleep mode after two weeks of
nonuse. This mode prevents a tiny drain by its own internal
electronics from running the battery low. To wake the
battery, plug the charger into the Charge Port of the battery
for at least 20 seconds. But you'll probably want to give it a
full charge after anytime it's entered sleep mode.
Never attempt to open the battery case. The battery is
not serviceable. The case contains Lithium Ion cells and
is sealed for your safety.
Never attempt to charge the battery with any charger
other than that provided with your Zinger.
Do not charge the battery if the charge port is wet.
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Charge Port
Light turns from red to
green when fully charged.
Battery Installation, Removal, and the
Battery Lock
Install the battery with the Charging Port on the right using
the two motions indicated by arrows 1 and 2 in the photo to
the right. Make sure that the battery is completely in and
that the keyed lock latches it down.
To remove the Battery, insert the Battery Lock Key and turn
it to the right while lifting on the battery's left end.
The Battery Lock Key can be removed to lock the battery
into the chair for theft prevention of the Battery, but the
Zinger has no key to lock the power off. To prevent
unwanted riders from zinging offon your Zinger, either
remove the battery, or when leaving it unattended in a
public place, lock it to a fixed object by wrapping a bicycle
lock through the lower frame tubes.
Checking the Tire Pressure
Your Zinger drives, steers, and brakes by engaging either a
drive roller or a steel brake pad into the rear tires. For this
reason: IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAINTAIN YOUR REAR
TIRE PRESSURE AT 35-40 PSI (2.8 BAR). If you don’t
have a bicycle pump with a built in pressure gauge, you
should get one. Check the tire pressure monthly or anytime
you feel that the lever motion has become spongy. Low tire
pressure will compromise the Zinger’s handling. Do not over
inflate. Over inflation could cause a tire blow out.
Keep tires inflated to 35-40 PSI (2.8 Bar). For proper
performance, do not over or under inflate. Check
pressure monthly.
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Unfolding for Riding
Rather than laying the Zinger down and unfolding from the
floor up (which works fine if you prefer), the following
method of unfolding and folding is designed to minimize the
need for you to bend to the floor. If the Zinger is already
lying on the floor, first lift it by the Seat Back Bar then grab
the seat front cross tube with your other hand as described
here. (refer to photo on right)
1. Tuck the Seat Front Cross Tube (item 17, Pg.7) under
the seat and hold it keeping your thumb on top of the
cushion as shown at arrow 1. Hold the seat front at an
extended arm's length as you are standing. The chair
should be on a forward angle as shown here.
2. Next, with the opposite hand, pull the Release Cable
upward and the Zinger will unlatch and begin to open.
3. Finally grab the Seat Back Bar with that same hand and
open the chair completely until both Release Pins click
into engagement. Listen for the Release Pins to click
into engagement.
Always check that both Release Pins are fully engaged
and parking brakes are set before sitting down in the
Zinger. Give a forward push to the Seat Back Bar. The
seat back should feel rigid as the Parking Brakes resist
rolling.
NOTE: The parking brakes should automatically set each
time the Zinger is unfolded, but always double check before
sitting.
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Folding From the Open Condition
1. With the Front Caster Wheels on the ground, tuck the
Seat Front Cross Tube (callout 17, Pg.7) under the seat
and hold it in place keeping your thumb on top of the
cushion as shown.
2. With your other hand, pull the release cable and initiate
folding by urging the Zinger's seat-back forward slightly
by pressing your arm against the seat back.
3. Now with the same hand that pulled the release cable,
grab the seat back bar and fold the Seat Back forward
until it it meets the seat bottom. The caster wheels will
lift offthe ground on their own.
4. Listen for the Release Pins to click into engagement.
NOTE: Holding the seat bottom stationary results in a
forward angle that causes the Front Caster Wheels to hang
straight down, clearing the folding frame members as they
come together.Notice the Front Caster Wheel circled in this
photo.
Your Zinger is now ready to be toted by rolling it along on
the Anti-Tip Wheels or laid down as described in the next
section. To carry it, refer to the section Carrying and
Standing the Zinger on page 22.
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Laying the Zinger Down
There are many occasions in which you will need to lay the
Zinger on the floor. First fold the Zinger as described on the
previous page. Next lower the Seat Back Bar until the Front
Caster Wheels begin to contact the ground. At this point
apply a rotational motion (top arrow) as you lower it further,
so that the Front Caster Wheels both lie down together in
the same direction. If you do not use this rotational motion
the caster wheels may stand up thus preventing the Zinger
from lying flat.
Parking Brakes
NOTE: The parking brakes should automatically set each
time the Zinger is unfolded but always double check.
To set the parking brakes, lift up on the parking brake levers
until a click is heard from each parking brake. See arrows in
photo.
To release the parking brakes, simply lift up on both Control
Levers (not the parking brake levers) after sitting in the
chair. You will hear the Parking Brakes release when you
have lifted far enough on each Control Lever.
HINT: Most users find it easiest to reach inside the Control
Levers to access the Parking Brake Levers, as shown in this
photo.
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Getting In and Out of the Zinger
First ensure that both parking brakes are set and the
power is OFF (Pg.17). While the Zinger resists rearward
rolling, it can still roll if the Parking Brakes are not set. For
this reason avoid leaning back on the chair as you enter and
exit it. Without the Parking Brakes set, it could roll out from
under you like a wheeled office chair can do.
To sit down swing the Swing-Away Foot Plate back by
pushing it back with your heels as you back up to the chair.
See lower arrow in the photo on right. This makes getting in
and out easier by positioning your feet beneath you as you
sit down or get up from the chair. Next, place both hands on
the front corners of the seat tubes to lower yourself into the
seat.
To exit the Zinger come to a complete stop on level
ground. Apply both Parking Brakes. Turn the power OFF
and swing the Foot Plate back with your heels. Place both
feet on the ground and place both hands on the front
corners of the seat tubes to help yourself stand. Carefully
ensure that the rear ankle area of your shoes is free from the
Foot Plate by shuffling (rather than lifting) one foot forward
and then the other, until you are certain that your body,
shoes, and clothing is out of contact with any part of the
chair.
Be certain that your feet and shoes are completely free of
the Foot Plate before walking away.
Do not stand on the Foot Plate or put weight on the
Control Levers when entering or exiting the Zinger.
Always turn power OFF (Pg.17) and set both parking
brakes before exiting or entering the chair, especially on
a non-level surface.
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Control Panel
NOTE: It's helpful to sit in the Zinger while reading this
section so that you can refer to the actual controls.
CAUTION
Use minimal force when pressing the control buttons. Use
the pad of your finger instead of a fingernail. Needless
pressure or use of fingernails can lead to premature failure
of the control buttons. After pressing a button, wait three
seconds for the Zinger to respond.
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Beeper
Variable
Speed Trigger
Power Button
(Press and wait three seconds.
Indicators below will light when
ON.)
Forward Speed Range
Selector Button
(press slowly, check light below)
Forward Speed Range Indicator
Lights
Reverse Indicator Light
(Listen for intermittent beep.)
Reverse Mode Button
(Press once for Reverse.
Press again for Forward.)
Charge Indicator Lights
(See following page to interpret
these lights.)
Each Speed Range has a top speed limit.
L - Low
0 - 1 MPH
0 - 1.5 Km/H
M - Medium
0 - 3 MPH
0 - 5 Km/H
H - High
0 - 6 MPH
0 - 9.5 Km/H
R - Reverse
0 - 1 MPH
0 - 1.5 Km/H
Power Button
The Power Button is the physical push button at the top of
the Control Panel. To power ON, press once and wait three
seconds for the speed and charge indicator lights to come
on. To power off, press once and wait for the lights to go
out.
Always turn the power OFF before exiting the Zinger.
The Zinger has no "OFF" key. Simply remove the battery
to prevent unwanted use.
Auto Shut Off
If the Zinger is left on, the power will automatically shut off
after 10 minutes of inactivity. The indicator lights will be
out. To turn the power back on, press the Power Button
once, wait three seconds, then press the Power Button
again and wait three seconds for the indicator lights to
come on.
Charge Indicator Lights
To read the charge indicator lights turn the Zinger off, then
back on and wait 20 seconds. Due to voltage fluctuations
during use, reading the charge indicator lights during use
without first restarting the Zinger will likely result in
erroneous readings.
NOTE: The charge indicators are not proportional.
NOTE: If the critical low warning occurs while driving (red
light on, other three flashing) do not panic. Stop when it is
safe, turn the Zinger offand back on, and wait 20 seconds
to make a reading. A long hill climb or driving in grass can
cause the indicators to identify lower voltage than under
normal use and therefore falsely show the critical low
warning with up to 15% battery life still actually remaining.
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WARNING
!
All 4 lights ON 50% to 100% Remaining
Left 3 lights ON
Right light OUT
50% to 20% Remaining
Left 2 lights ON
Right 2 lights OUT
5% to 20% Remaining
Left red light ON
Other 3 lights OUT
Less than 5% battery life remaining.
Charge as soon as possible. To maximize
your range avoid hills, use medium speed
range, and drive directly to the nearest
location for charging.
Left red light ON
Other 3 Lights
= Flashing =
Critical low warning, charge as soon as
possible.
Variable Speed Trigger
To vary your speed within the selected range, (from zero to
the maximum for that range) squeeze the red Variable
Speed Trigger gradually. For example, slow speeds can be
achieved in HIGH range by pulling the trigger in only very
slightly. Brace your pointer finger against your middle finger
for better control of the Trigger. The farther you pull the
trigger the faster the speed, up to 6 mph in HIGH speed
range.
NOTE: The Trigger only activates the motor. In order to
move, you must press the levers down to engage the motor
drive with the wheels.
Speed Range Selection
Referring back to the Control Panel photo: Every time the
Zinger is turned on it will be in the Forward Low Speed
Range. Pressing the Speed Range Selector Button (turtle /
rabbit) steps the speed range from LOW (indoor use) to
MEDIUM (walking pace) to HIGH (up to 6 MPH) and back to
LOW again. A Speed Range Indicator Light will remain on to
indicate the selected speed range. Remain in LOW until you
are completely confident in your skills.
HINT: The Forward Speed Range Selector button is 1/2 inch
(1.25 cm) below the Power Button. Keeping this in mind will
make it easy to locate the Forward Speed Range Button.
SPEED INCREASES TURNING RADIUS!!! The Zinger
requires more space to turn as speed increases. The
greater your speed, the wider your minimum turning
radius will become. For this reason, slow down well
before entering a turn and take tight turns very slowly
(below 1 MPH). If the inside tire skids as you attempt a
turn you are going too fast.
Remain in LOW speed range until you are completely
confident in your skills.
Never select the FAST speed range when indoors.
Operating the Zinger
The Learning Ride The Zinger steers very differently than
handlebar and steering-wheel vehicles. Read on carefully
and take time to practice and develop your skills before
trying Medium speed range. For learning find a large, level,
open area with no traffic or obstacles. It is very important
that the area be level.
Each time the power is turned ON, the Zinger will be in
LOW speed range. LOW limits the motor speed to only 1
MPH for learning and indoor use. In LOW everything
happens slowly allowing time for you to learn the methods
of braking and steering the Zinger. The grey arrows in the
following four images indicate hand motions on the control
levers.
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WARNING
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To Stop or Slow Down
FIRST LEARN TO STOP! Pull up on both levers to apply
both wheel brakes. This will disengage the drive rollers from
the wheels while slowing the Zinger in a straight line until
stopped. It will also stop you if you begin to roll due to a
ramp or hill. To stop quicker, pull harder!
NOTE: Remember that the brakes will always apply when
both levers are pulled back. If you have any confusion, just
pull up on BOTH levers to brake!
To Go Forward
First push both levers down with moderate force, hold them
down. Then gently squeeze the Variable Speed Trigger to
start the motor and vary the speed.
Always come to a complete stop before letting go of the
Control Levers.
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