USER MANUAL
for
BLUMIL City
and
BLUMIL Junior
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................... 4
Safety warnings .......................................................... 5
Installation ................................................................. 9
Smartphone App ...................................................................... 9
Then select “Sensor Settings” .................................... 10
Installation of the Blumil ........................................................ 11
Installation of the steering column ........................................ 12
Adjustments ............................................................. 13
Adjustment 1: The Landing Feet ............................................ 13
Adjustment 2: Adjusting the height ....................................... 14
Adjustment 3: Gravitational centering ................................... 15
Riding the BLUMIL .................................................... 17
Switching on/off ..................................................................... 19
Controlling the Blumil ............................................................. 20
Mounting and dismounting the Blumil .................................. 21
Blumil Warranty ....................................................... 22
Disclaimers ............................................................... 23
Returns ........................ Błąd! Nie zdefiniowano zakładki.
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Introduction
Congratulations! Welcome to the BLUMIL family!
BLUMIL is a unique seating solution for your Personal
Transporter (PT). BLUMIL makes it possible for millions of
people around the world to enjoy their PT while seated.
In a world where PT’s are designed only for standing, BLUMIL
saw the opportunity to enjoy their speed and versatility from a
seated position. Thanks to BLUMIL’s award-winning design,
you can effortlessly move, steer, and stop your PT while
seated. BLUMIL’s super simple installation process takes less
than 30 minutes and all the tools are included!
Grab your helmet and let’s go for a ride, you are about to
experience TRUE FREEDOM with your BLUMIL!
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Safety warnings
It is your responsibility to ensure that you read and meet all of
the rider requirements listed below and are aware of all risks
of riding as listed in the BLUMIL and Personal Transporter
manuals before attempting to ride with BLUMIL.
• You must be able to stay on your BLUMIL. If you slip off the
seat you will fall and risk being injured.
• To control the Personal Transporter with BLUMIL you must
be able to move your center of gravity by leaning forward and
backward. A rapid stop will require leaning backward
aggressively. Be sure you can perform all maneuvers
effectively before riding.
• You must be able to deploy and retract the parking
mechanism in one swift motion with only one hand.
• You must be able to operate the steering handle.
• You must be prepared to deal with a safety shutdown. A
safety shutdown provides approximately 10 seconds to exit the
seat of BLUMIL and/or deploy the parking mechanism before
the Personal Transporter powers down and falls over.
• You must have reasonable mental aptitude and be free from
impairment in order to apply judgment while operating your
Personal Transporter with BLUMIL.
• In spite of the precautions taken by Personal Transporter and
the makers of the BLUMIL, there is still the potential of a fall. If
you cannot survive a fall, you should not ride the BLUMIL.
• Do not ride curbs higher than 2 cm
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Risks
It is your responsibility to ensure that you read and understand
all of the risks of riding before you attempt to ride the Personal
Transporter with BLUMIL.
• Riding the Personal Transporter risks serious injury or death
from falls, loss of traction, loss of balance, collisions and other
accidents.
• To reduce the risk of injury, read the Personal Transporter
manual and the BLUMIL manual to learn how to safely mount,
dismount and ride.
• Follow all safety guidelines for riding the Personal
Transporter with BLUMIL.
• Do not ride with BLUMIL unless it has been properly adjusted
to your individual weight distribution and dimensions.
• When a Personal Transporter fails, it falls over. BLUMIL will
only prevent this when the parking mechanism is deployed, as
defined in this manual.
• Only mount or dismount BLUMIL while the parking
mechanism is properly deployed.
• Deploy and retract the BLUMIL parking mechanism only
when on smooth, solid, level surfaces.
• Do not attempt to retract the BLUMIL parking mechanism
while the Personal Transporter is “Off”. The Personal
Transporter will fall over.
• The parking mechanism must be properly deployed and
retracted to avoid injury. This is done with one swift pull or
push of the parking lever. Slowly retracting or deploying the
parking mechanism may result in the Personal Transporter
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being caught in “Standby” mode or “Riderless Balance Mode”
without the full stability of the parking mechanism or without
the Personal Transporter “Balance Mode” engaged which
auto-balances with BLUMIL. Falls and injury may result.
• Do not attempt to ride when the battery indicator displays
no bars.
• The Personal Transporter floats to a stop as the center of
gravity is shifted opposite the direction of travel. Failure to
begin stopping early enough can result in collision, accident,
serious injury or death. Always give yourself enough room to
safely stop.
CAUTION: Due to the lower center of gravity with BLUMIL, the
distance required for stopping may be greater, requiring more
time to stop.
• Be aware that the Personal Transporter programming causes
the BLUMIL to re-align itself in a parallel direction to any slope
(it will realign itself to face downhill). The rider must always
have a hand on the steering lever to control this movement.
• Keep obstructions such as straps, clothing, jewelry, and bags
away from the wheels and other moving parts.
• Be aware of the foot rest at all times as it may catch on walls,
steep inclines, or other obstructions and cause Personal
Transporter instability with BLUMIL.
• Do not deploy the parking mechanism while moving, this may
result in fall and injury.
• Do not go onto surfaces steeper than 10°.
• Do not ride Blumil if the pressure in tyres in not enough or
uneven.
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• Do not attempt to use any stairs to move between different
levels, as it may result in an accident.
• Avoid surfaces covered in ice, oil or other slippery
substances.
• While using and servicing the Blumil, some body parts may
get caught in/squeezed in the elements of Blumil. You need
to be very careful. After regulating the Blumil, always make
sure that the bolts are screwed securely.
• If the seat is exposed directly to sunlight, its temperature
may significantly increase.
• Please keep away from children under the age of 5 (choking
hazard).
• Protect from fire and flammables.
• Do not ride over puddles or avoid getting the wheelchair
wet in any other way.
• To carry the Blumil, use the sides.
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Installation
As the Blumil fits the Ninebot/Segway mini pro, please refer to
the appropriate section of the manual of the Personal
Transporter.
Smartphone App
At the beginning, download the Ninebot smartphone app. This
is necessary to properly set up the Ninebot/Segway mini pro
for use with the Blumil.
After you have connected with your PT via Bluetooth go to
“Vehicle Settings”
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Then select “Sensor Settings”
Make sure the “Balance Assistance Mode” is set to 0,0.
Failure to do so will result of malfunctioning of the Blumil.
Switch off “Automatic Riding Sensitivity Adjustment” and
then set “Riding Sensitivity” to 1.
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Installation of the Blumil
1. Remove the foot mats from the Mini Pro
2. Place the Blumil frame upside down on a stable surface
3. Place the Mini Pro on the Blumil
4. Use the 4 attached, long screws to join the Blumil with
the Mini Pro. Make sure that the Blumil presses tightly
on the Mini Pro and that there are no gaps
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Installation of the steering column
1. Remove the Mini Pro steering stem, by unscrewing the 2
screws that are under the red cap
2. Attach the Blumil steering with the same 2 screws
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Adjustments
This adjustment process is simple and typically takes only 10
minutes. Now that the installation is complete there are just
two adjustments that need to be made to ensure you are
properly fitted to your BLUMIL.
Adjustment 1: The Landing Feet
To perform this adjustment, you must first place your
assembled BLUMIL on a smooth level surface. Then begin by
dismounting your BLUMIL and deploy the parking mechanism
by pulling the parking lever until you hear the “click”. This
sound indicates that your BLUMIL parking mechanism is
securely locked. Now, look to see if both rubber feet are
touching the ground. If they both make contact with the
ground at the same time, you are all set. If they do not, then
you must lower the second one to make contact until they both
make contact with the ground at the same time. It is crucial
that you are sure the front and rear feet touch the ground at
the same time. Finalize this adjustment by tightening the
retaining nuts against the tubes that the feet thread into.
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Adjustment 2: Adjusting the height
There are 5 available levels to adjust the height of the seat.
Each level is 2 cm higher than the previous one. This gives the
possibility of an optimal height setting, suited to the height and
needs of the individual user.
To raise or lower the seat, unscrew the 4 mounting screws, 2
on each side.
Then set the desired height by placing 4 screws in the holes at
the same level. Finally, all screws must be tightened firmly.
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Adjustment 3: Gravitational centering
Adjust the seat plate to position yourself so you satisfy the
gravitational centering necessary for the Personal Transporter
to effectively respond when you lean forward and backward
for safe, controlled travel and stopping.
To perform this adjustment, place one hand on a solid surface.
In one swift motion, fully retract the parking mechanism by
pushing the lever.
If you drift forward while sitting upright, you are positioned too
far to the front. To correct this issue, deploy the parking
mechanism and dismount. Now loosen the 4 bolts described in
Adjustment 2 and slide the seat plate back a bit. Be sure to
tighten the bolts before testing your new seating position.
If you drift backward while sitting upright, you are positioned
too far to the rear. To correct this issue, deploy the parking
mechanism and dismount. Now loosen the 4 bolts described in
Adjustment 2 and slide the seat plate forward a bit. Be sure to
tighten the bolts before testing your new seating position.
Please be aware, that only securely tightened bolts allow safe
using of Blumil.
When the seat is properly positioned your Personal
Transporter will remain stationary.
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CAUTION: This adjustment is unique for each rider’s weight
distribution which may vary slightly from person to person. It is
crucial that you test for this before letting someone use your
Personal Transporter with BLUMIL.
CAUTION: Slow or partial retraction of the Parking Mechanism
can leave the BLUMIL unbalanced and lead to falls and injury.
CAUTION: If you do not have the strength to swiftly lift or press
the parking lever, you should not attempt to ride your Personal
Transporter with BLUMIL.
Adjustment 4: Setting the lever
Depending on the needs, the lever, with which the parking
mechanism is operated, can be located on the right or left side.
Use the screws to set the lever at an angle that will be tailored
to the needs and abilities of the wheelchair user.
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Riding the BLUMIL
Now that the BLUMIL and Personal Transporter base are one,
and the assembled product is properly fitted to you, it is time
to ride!
Here are some basic steps you should take to familiarize
yourself to the unique riding style of BLUMIL. BLUMIL is an
incredible device, but it is not a toy. It must be treated with
respect. Pay particular attention to the warnings and
instructions given in the Personal Transporter and BLUMIL
manuals.
Follow all Personal Transporter and BLUMIL safety guidelines
when riding. Always wear a helmet – seriously!
For your first ride with BLUMIL, begin on a flat surface with
good traction, and free from obstacles overhead or
underneath.
CAUTION: Be sure that you have followed the adjustments
section of this manual prior to riding. Failure to do so could
result in un-centered positioning, putting you at risk of serious
injury.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to ride on challenging terrain until
you are well experienced with BLUMIL.
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CAUTION: You must have an even and smooth surface to
deploy the parking mechanism. Ensure both legs touch the
ground at the same time. If you need to engage the parking
mechanism while going uphill you must do so while oriented
perpendicularly to the hill (with one shoulder facing uphill and
the other facing downhill).
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Switching on/off
Prior to riding your Blumil, you need to switch it on.
The PT is switched on by pressing the On / Off button. Turning
on is signaled by sound. The PT is switched off by pressing the
same button.
Before lowering the lever to raise the feet, always make
sure that the Mini Pro is switched on and the LEDs are on.
After 10 minutes of inactivity, as the legs are lowered, the
trolley automatically switches off. Before starting, turn it
on again.
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Controlling the Blumil
Turn the power on and check if the control lights are on,
signaling the batteries are on. Then release the parking mode
by swiftly moving the handle. Slightly lean forward to start
moving. To accelerate lean more. Be careful – until you master
riding the BLUMIL, do not move with full speed. To reverse,
slightly lean back. To stop, move your body to upright position.
To turn move the steering column left or right. Always
remember, that due to changed center of gravity, Blumil has
long braking range. Stay alert, particularly when moving among
other people or vehicles. Never turn the parking mode on
while riding – that may result in fall and injury! If the battery is
low, stop and turn on the parking mode.
Drawing 1. moving forward/backward and braking
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Drawing 2. Turning left and right
Mounting and dismounting the Blumil
To mount or dismount the Blumil, turn on the parking mode.
Then remove the steering column, and put it aside. Put your
hands firmly on the seat and move your body to the edge, then
move your feet to the ground, while supporting yourself on
your right hand (if getting off on the right side). Than lean
forward and move your body (dynamically pushing with your
hand if possible) to your next seat, until your back is resting.
Mounting the Blumil is similar, you just push with your hand
from the seat onto the Blumil.
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Blumil Warranty
BLUMIL Limited Warranty
BLUMIL is covered by a 1 year manufacturer’s warranty against
any defects in materials and workmanship, beginning on the
date of purchase, and only for the original purchaser under
non-commercial use. Any replacement part or product that has
been installed in accordance with the seller's instructions
assumes the remaining original warranty or a maximum of 90
days from the date of repair or replacement, whichever is
longer.
Procedure for Warranty Service
Prior to returning any part or product for warranty service, you
must first contact the certified reseller from whom you
purchased your BLUMIL product. If no such reseller exists, you
must contact BLUMIL via email at info@blumil.com. If the part
or product in question is found to be defective and
warrantable you will be responsible for shipping the part or
product back to BLUMIL or the certified reseller from whom
you purchased your BLUMIL product. BLUMIL or the certified
reseller shall be responsible for return shipping to you. If
product is not warrantable, you may purchase a replacement
part and must pay for shipping.
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Warranty Exclusions
The BLUMIL warranty does not cover and shall be void for
defects or damages resulting from casualty, accident, collision,
inclement weather, water damage, misuse or abuse, neglect,
alterations, improper installation, operation, or maintenance.
This is NOT a warranty of the Personal Transporter or any
Personal Transporter components. Personal Transporter
warranty issues must be addressed directly with Personal
Transporter Manufacturer.
Disclaimers
Segway® is a registered trademark of Segway Inc. Ninebot™
and the shape icon are trademarks of Ninebot (Tianjin)
Technology Co., Ltd. Blumil is not affiliated with, has not been
reviewed or endorsed by above mentioned companies. The
Segway® and Ninebot™ limited warranty does not cover
damages to the Segway® or Ninebot™ resulting from
alterations or modifications to the vehicle, including but not
limited to the installation of the BLUMIL seating system.
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