Bluesky S9 Venus User Manual

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USERS MANUAL

S9 Venus

Bluesky Mobility Pty Ltd

46 Surrey Road, Keswick, South Australia

Visit www.blueskymobility.com.au for contact details

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CONTENTS

1. Technical Specification… … ………. ..........................................…… … …… .3

2. Safety Instruction… …… … … … … … … … … …… … … … ….… …… … … …… ..4~6

3. Environment Condition… ……… ……… …… …… ……… …… ….… … … …… … ....7

4. Warran ty… … … …… … … … … … … … …… … … … … … … … … … ..… … … … … .. 8

5. As s em b l y In s tr u c t io n … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .… … … … … . .9

6. Adjustment For Seating Comfort………………….…………………………….……..11

7. Control Panel Layout………… … ………… ……….… …………… …………… .…..12

8. Fu nc ti o ns … . .… …… … … … …… … … .………… … … … … … … … … … …..… 13

8-1. Function Description… … … … … … …… … … … … ...............................13

8-2. Buttons & Indicators … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .……..14

9. Usage Conditions… … … … ..… … .… ……………………………………………… 14

10. Chara cteristics …………..………………………………………………………15

11. Operation of Control Panel………………………………………………………………15

11-1. Temperature Meter……… … … … … … … … … … . ..............................15

11-2. Clock… … … … …… … … … … … …… … …… … … … .… … … … …… .……..16

11-3. Odometer … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ………..… ……………… ..17

11-4. Speedometer………………….. …… … .… ..… … … … … … … ………….19

11-5. High/Low Speed & Turn Indicator …… … …… … …… … … …… … …. 21

11-6. Power Indication…… … … … …… … … … …… … …… …… … … … …… ...22

11-7. Headlight & Position Light…… …… ………..… …… .………………….24

11-8. Brake and Reversing Light………………….………………………………….25

11-9. Direction Indicators ……… … ……… ………… ……… ………… ……… ...26

11-10. Malfunction Messages…… ……… ……… ..……… ………… ……… ……. 27

11-11. Power-On-Self-Test… …… …… …… … ..…… … …… …… …… …… … ...28

12. Maintenance and Repair…………… …………… … …………… ……………… … …29

13. System Configuration & BOM List....……………………………………………………32

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTION

 OPERATION OF SCOOTER

1. To prevent injury to yourself or others, always ensure that the power is switched off when
getting on or off of the scooter.

2. Always check that the drive wheels are engaged (drive mode) before driving.

(Fig.1)

3. Do not switch off the power when the scooter is still moving forward. This will bring the chair
to an extremely abrupt stop.

(Fig.2) (Fig.3)

Engage

Free Wheel

Power Off

Power On

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4. Emergency Brake (Optional)

 General

1. Always use a seat belt, and keep your feet on the scooter all the time.

2. Do not over load the scooter with it’s maximum weight capacity of 135kg (300 lbs)

3. Do not attempt to lift or move a power scooter by any of its removable parts. Personal injury
and damage to the power chair may result.

4. Never try to use your scooter beyond its limitations as described in this manual.

5. Do not operate your vehicle if it is not functioning properly.

6. Do not connect any electrical or mechanical device to the scooter. Failure to obey this
instruction may result in injury and will void the warranty.

7. Never use electronic radio transmitters such as CB, walkie-talkies, portable computers or
cellular phones while using the vehicle without first turning the scooter off.

 Usage When Under The Influence Of Medication Or Alcohol

1. Check with your physician if you are taking any medication that may affect your ability to

operate your power scooter safely.

2. Do not operate your scooter while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this may impair

your ability to operate your power scooter in a safe manner.

 Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from Radio Wave Sources

The rapid development of electronics, especially in the area of communications, has saturated our
environment with electromagnetic (EM) radio waves that are emitted by television, radio and
communication signals. These EM wave are invisible and their strength increases as one approach
the source. All electrical conductors act as antennas to the EM signals and, to varying degrees, all
power wheelchairs and scooters are susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI). The

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interference could result in abnormal, unintentional movement and/or erratic control of the vehicle.
The United States Food and drug Administration (FDA) suggests that the following statement be
incorporated to the user’s manual for all power scooter like the S9. Power wheelchairs and
motorized scooters (in this section, both will be referred to as powered wheelchairs) may as
susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is interfering electromagnetic energy
emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAN) transmitter, two-way
radios and cellular phones. The interference (from radio wave sources) can cause the powered
wheelchair to release its brakes, move by itself or move in unintended directions. It can also

permanently damage the powered scooter’s control system. The intensity of the EM energy can be

measured in volts per meter (V/m).Each powered scooter can resist EMI up to a certain intensity.
This is called “immunity level”. The higher the immunity level the greater the protection. At this
time, current technology is capable of providing at least 20 V/m of immunity level, which would
provide useful protection against common sources of radiated EMI.
Following the warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or
powered scooter movement that could result in serious injury:

1. Do not turn on hand-held personal communication devices such as citizens band (CB) radios
and cellular phones while the powered scooter is turned on.

2. Be aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to
them.

3. If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn the powered scooter off as soon as it is
safe.

4. Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the powered scooter, may make
it more susceptible to interference from radio wave sources
(Note: It is difficult to evaluate the effect on the overall immunity of the powered scooter).

5. Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to the powered scooter
manufacturer, and note whether there is a radio wave source nearby.

TURN OFF YOUR POWERED SCOOTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WHEN EXPERIENCING
THE FOLLOWING:

‧ Unintentional scooter movements
‧ Unintended or uncontrollable direction.
‧ Unexpected brake release

The FDA has written to the manufacturers of power scooters asking them to test new products to be
sure they provide a reasonable degree of immunity against EMI. The FDA requires that a powered
wheelchair should have an immunity level at least 20 V/m, which provides a reasonable degree of
protection against more common sources of EMI. The higher the immunity level, the greater the
protection. Your powered scooter has an immunity level of 20 V/m which should protect against
common sources of EMI.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Environmental conditions may affect the safety and performance of your power scooter. Water and
extreme temperatures are the main elements that can cause damage and affect performance.

A) Rain, Sleet and Snow

If exposed to water, your power scooter is susceptible to damage to electronic or mechanical
components. Water can cause electronic malfunction or promote premature corrosion of
electrical components and frame.

B) Temperature

Some of the parts of the power scooter are susceptible to change in temperature. The controller
can only operate in temperature that ranges between 18℉(-8℃) and 122℉ (50℃).

At extreme low temperatures, the batteries may freeze, and your power scooter may not be able to
operate. In extreme high temperatures, it may operate at slower speeds due to a safety feature of the
controller that prevents damage to the motors and other electrical components.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION

It is very easy to assemble your S9 scooter. Please follow the procedure below.

1. Tiller Positioning

Press down the lever, fold the tiller up to vertical position and let it lock into your preferred
position. (See Fig 4 & 5)

(Fig.4) (Fig.5)

2. Installing the Seat

(Fig.6)

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3. Installing the Batteries

Remove three screws as shown on Fig.7 and take off the cover. Connect both battery
cables probably (﹢/ ﹣pole ,Red is positive, black is negative)

(Fig.7) (Fig.8)

ADJUSTMENTS FOR SEATING COMFORT

A.Armrest Position Adjustment

(Fig.9)

Connected

Turn the round plate and adjust to your position.
Anticlockwise will move the armrest upward and
clockwise will be downward