ConvaQuip Solo XT550 Owner's Manual

Solo XT550

OWNERS GUIDE

IMPORTANT

: Read before using!

ConvaQuip Ind., Inc.
P.O. Box 3417
Abilene, TX 79604

Toll 800-637-8436
Fax [phone]

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CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - Introduction ..................................................................... 1

SECTION 2 - Safety......................................................................... 2 - 3

SECTION 3 - A First Look At Your Solo XT550 .................................... 4

SECTION 4 - Assembly Instructions..................................................5-6

SECTION 5 - Seat Adjustment ..............................................................6

SECTION 6 - Disassembly of Your Solo XT550 For Transport ......7 - 8

SECTION 7 - Operating Controls for Delta Tiller............................9 - 10

SECTION 8 - Operating Sequence ..................................................... 11

SECTION 9 - Brake Systems ............................................................. 12

SECTION 10 - Batteries........................................................................ 13

SECTION 11 - Battery Charging ................................................... 14 - 15

SECTION 12 - Routine Maintenance ....................................................16

SECTION 13 - Troubleshooting ............................................................ 17

SECTION 14 - Specifications ............................................................... 18

SECTION 15 - Electromagnetic Interference ............................... 19 - 20

SECTION 16 - California Proposition 65 Warnings ..............................21

SECTION 17 - Warranty ....................................................................... 22

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INTRODUCTION

SECTION 1

Thank you for choosing the Solo XT550 as your new personal

mobility vehicle. Your Solo XT550 has been designed and

manufactured in America with a great deal of pride, and has been

thoroughly tested prior to shipment. We sincerely hope that your

ownership of a Solo XT550 will bring you many years of freedom and

enjoyment. To that end we ask that you read and understand this

Owners Manual prior to operation, and that you pay particular attention

to the safety precautions listed in Section 2, and in various places

throughout this manual.

Although maintenance on your Solo XT550 is minimal, it is important

that you follow the maintenance instructions listed in Section 12 of this

manual.

Please record the Serial Number of your Solo XT550 on this page.

This is necessary in the event you need to order repair parts. The

serial number is located on a tag under the lifting handle on the rear

drive unit. Also be sure to keep your invoice in a safe place. This is

necessary in the event you require service under the warranty.

SERIAL NUMBER xxxxxxxxxxx_______________

ENJOY YOUR Solo XT550 AND ABOVE ALL - RIDE SAFELY

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SAFETY

SECTION 2

It is the responsibility of the OWNER to read this manual and to know the proper
operating precautions and requirements and to make them known to all who may
work with the equipment or be in the working area. Unsafe practices may result in
serious injury or death and equipment damage!

Failure to read this manual is a misuse of the equipment!

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Watch for this symbol. It means:

ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL is used to identify potential hazards

and to call your attention to instructions concerning your personal
safety. Read the instructions that accompany this symbol and be
aware that to disobey or disregard the message may result in
personal injury or death.

PLEASE NOTE:

The words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used throughout this manual to
designate the level of a hazards seriousness.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in

death or serious injury. This word is limited to the most extreme situations.

WARNING: Indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in

minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT: Please be sure you read and understand these Safety Precautions, and

observe them at all times.

√

√ ALWAYS reduce speed and use extreme caution when operating indoors or in crowded areas.

√ DO NOT carry passengers.

√ DO NOT turn the key on until you are properly seated with your feet on the floor.

√ DO NOT operate unless the seat is locked facing forward, and the tiller is locked in position.

√ DO NOT operate on steep downhill slopes. When going downhill, reduce speed. ALWAYS operate

√ DO NOT get off the Solo XT550 until you have turned the key switch off. Remove key when the Solo

√ DO NOT operate on inclines greater then 6°

BE SURE to read this Owners Manual before operation.

straight up or down on a hill. NEVER drive “across the slope” on an incline.

XT550 is unattended.

√ DO NOT make sharp turns while traveling at high speeds or when operating on inclines or uneven

surfaces.

√ ALWAYS reduce speed before turning.

√ DO NOT adjust tiller angle while moving.

√ DO NOT use the Solo XT550 as a seat in a motor vehicle. It DOES NOT meet Federal safety stan-

dards for vehicle seating.

√ DO NOT operate your Solo XT550 on streets or roads.

√ DO NOT operate the Solo XT550 if the Parking Brake is not operating properly. Refer to Section 8

and to the Maintenance Instructions for details.

√ DO NOT operate when carrying a weight greater than 550 lbs.

√ ALWAYS disconnect the batteries when transporting the Solo XT550.

√ DO NOT disassemble the tire/rim assembly while the tire is pressurized.

√ ALWAYS use extreme caution when operating on sidewalks or uneven surfaces.

√ ALWAYS use extreme caution when operating near or around electromagnetic equipment, i.e. cellular

phones, or ham radios. Refer to section 16 for more details.

√ DO NOT allow your scooter to get wet. Always use a cover if your scooter is left outdoors, or trans-

ported in an open pickup box, in a trailer, or on a lift which is mounted on the outside of a vehicle.

√ ALWAYS use the lowest comfortable seat position when operating your Solo XT550 to increase its

stability.

DO NOT operate the Solo XT550 until you are confident of your ability to do so safety. If you need further
instruction, contact yourAuthorized Dealer.

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A FIRST LOOK AT YOUR SOLO XT550

SECTION 3

This section describes the major parts and features of your Solo XT550. Many of the
features are described in more detail in other parts of this manual. Refer to the appropriate
Sections as listed.

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2

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10

11

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12

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FIGURE 1

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1. Accelerator Control Panel: (Section 7).

2. Tilt Release Lever: Tiller angle is adjustable from handlebar without reaching down.

3. Seat Height Adjustment, Front/Back Seat Adjustment: (Section 5).

4. Battery Charger Plug: (Section 11).

5. Headlight. (optional)

6. Rear Drive Unit: Transaxle drive for quieter operation and a rugged 24 volt DC motor.

7. Brake Release Lever: Allows the cart to be pushed (Section 9).

8. Seat Swivel Release: Positive lock, not friction lock.

9. Removable Armrests: Width of Armrests is adjustable for your comfort.

10.Fold-up Armrests: Makes getting on and off Solo XT550 easier.

11. Folding Seat.

12.Taillights (optional)

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 4

If your Solo XT550 has been assembled prior to delivery to you, please disregard this
section. Otherwise, proceed as follows:

1. Open Box No. 1 Containing the Front Frame Section. Open the box packed on the floor
and remove the Seat Post assembly.

2. Open Box No. 2 containing the Rear Drive Unit and the Seat.

3. The seat is adjustable in three positions (front to back). Determine which position you
want and adjust at this time according to instruction in Section 5.

4. Bolt the Seat Post assembly
and Armrest Mount Tube to the
seat bottom with six ¼” bolts,
lockwasher, and flatwashers
packed in the parts bag (fig 2 &

3). On XT550 seats you must
use a “seat plate” between the
seat post and the seat (fig 3).

5. Attach the padded Armrests to
the curved Armrest Support with
¼” x 1¾” bolts and lock nuts.
Two 5/16” nylon washers go
between the Armrest and
support (fig 2 & 3).

6. Connect Front Frame Section
and Rear Drive unit according to
the instructions in Section 6.

7. Install the Seat by placing the
Seat Post in the Seat Base on
the Solo XT550. The seat
height is adjustable by
positioning the seat height adjustment tube in one of the holes provided.

ALWAYS USE THE LOWEST POSITION THAT IS

COMFORTABLE FOR YOU. See Section 5.

8. Slide the Seat Arms into the Armrest Support and lock them in place with the two black
plastic knobs from the parts bag. The Seat Arms are adjustable by loosening the
knobs, sliding the Arms in or out, and retightening the knobs.

FIGURE 2

CAUTION

We recommend that you do not adjust the arms out so far that they are wider than
the base of the cart, they may catch on doorways or other objects, causing damage
to your Solo XT550 or injury to yourself or others. If it is necessary to do so (such as
on the extra large seat) use extra care.

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9. Connect the black lead to
the negative (-) post of the
battery, and the red lead to
the positive (+) post of the
battery with the bolts and
nuts supplied with the
batteries. (figure 3).

10.Place the battery in the
battery box and place the
cover on the battery box.
Place the lifting strap
around the battery box and
fasten it in place snugly. (figure 4).

FIGURE 4FIGURE 3

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

SECTION 5

The seat on your Solo XT550 is adjustable up and down. In addition, the width of the
armrests are adjustable, and they may be removed from the seat if necessary.

SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT - There are four height positions. ALWAYS USE THE
LOWEST SEAT POSITION THAT IS COMFORTABLE FOR YOU. To change positions,
remove seat, pull the locking pin from the lower seat base, put the height adjustment tube
in the desired location, and lock in place with pin.

FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT - There are three positions. To change position, remove
the seat plate assembly from the bottom of the seat. Remove the four bolts holding the
upper seat post to the seat plate. Bolt the upper seat post back to the seat plate in the set
of holes that provides the proper seat location (Fig 2).

ARMREST ADJUSTMENT/REMOVAL - Loosen the black plastic knobs on the bottom of
the seat and slide the arms in and out. Tighten knobs when adjusted.

CAUTION

Use caution when adjusting the armrest widths. If the arms are wider than the frame
of the Solo XT550, they may catch on the side of the doorway or other obstacle,
causing damage to the Solo XT550 and possible injury to yourself.

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