Daymak Boomerbuggy V User Manual
Boomerbuggy V
User Manual
About Daymak
Daymak, a Toronto-based company, incorporated in 2002, is a leading developer and
distributor of personal light electric vehicles. Daymak’s goal is to reduce the carbon footprint one electric vehicle at a time! Please visit www.daymak.com for more information.
Our electric bicycles represent an energy-e cient and eco-friendly alternative for people
who need to get around the city. They greatly increase the practicality of bicycle transportation in urban centres. Costing only a few cents to charge, an scooter can make city life
more convenient and much less expensive.
While there are many new Green technologies that are still in their infancy, electric bicycles have been developing over the last 40 years or more. Scooter technology has been
dramatically re ned since the introduction of the rst custom-conversion bicycles. Today,
electric bicycles are a supremely reliable and a ordable means of transportation.
Daymak is constantly developing new eco-friendly alternative transportation strategies,
led by its own Research and Development department in Toronto, Canada. We are always
improving our products. Our innovative in-house engineering and quality testing provide
customers with many new kinds of reliable, eco-friendly vehicles, designed to help change
the lives of our customers and the world.
Daymak warranties, services, and stocks parts for everything it sells.
We support our products.
Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................4
Scooter Diagram .............................................................................................................................................5
Riding Instructions .........................................................................................................................................6
Operating Instructions ...............................................................................................................................10
The Battery .....................................................................................................................................................12
Technical Data ...............................................................................................................................................17
Maintenance and Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................20
Scooters and Canadian Law ........................................................................................................................
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TPS Training Bulletin.....................................................................................................................................27
Introduction
Scooters
Riding an electric bicycle is a great way to hop around town conveniently and cheaply.
E- Scooters represent a natural progression in the development of urban transportation.
Using only small amounts of electricity, scooters have the potential to radically reduce the
amount of pollution in our cities. As well, they are very quiet, so they do not add to the high
levels of noise pollution which we often take for granted. They are easy, and usually free,
to park. They are unobtrusive and highly practical additions to the urban landscape.
Scooters are also inexpensive. They (currently) require no registration, no insurance, no
licence and do not incur parking charges. As well, compared to internal combustion engines, the engines in electric vehicles have fewer moving parts and require far less maintenance.
Your Daymak scooter is the result of Daymak’s years of experience, the highly trained technical skills of our sta and careful, ongoing design work by our engineers. We hope you
enjoy using this product and welcome any feedback that you may have.
New Laws
Most provinces in Canada, most states in the U.S.A, the United Kingdom and many European countries have new laws that permit cyclists to use electric motors to assist the regular operation of bicycles. Please check with your provincial or state government to learn
about your local laws. At the back of this manual you will nd the some of the common
Canadian provincial regulations that govern scooters.
Liability
Daymak does not assume any liability for damages, loss of pro ts, or claims from third
parties due to improper use of this product. Daymak does not assume any liability for damages due to problems with the product resulting from service by a third party that is not
certi ed by Daymak.
The information in this guide may be subject to change without notice. For the latest information available, please contact your local Daymak dealer or visit our website.
We have taken all possible measures to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information in this guide. However, if you do nd anything missing, incomplete or wrong, do
not hesitate to contact us.
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Scooter Part Diagrams
Diagram 1: The Boomerbuggy V Mobility Scooter
This diagram illustrates the various parts of your mobility scooter. Please note that many of these parts are
not user-serviceable and should be repaired only by trained professionals. This is especially true of the elec-
trical systems and the mechanical components.
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*Contact your dealer for info
on optional basket, windshield
and / or rear view camera.
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1. Mirror
2. Control Panel
3. Front Basket
4. Turn Signal
5. Head Light
6. Front Bumper
7. Tire
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8. Floor Panel
9. Head Rest
10. Seat
11. Arm Rest
12. Taillight
13. Rear Tire
14. Seat Belt
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15. Steering Handle
16. Charging Port
17. Free Wheel Switch
18. Reverse Lever
23. Horn
24. Forward Lever
25. Fuse Box
26. Ignition
19. Turn Signal Switch
20. Speed Knob
21. Headlight Switch
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22. Emergency Brake
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Riding Instructions
This guide assumes that you already know how to ride a standard bicycle. Before you try
to ride an electric bicycle, you should be very familiar with controlling and balancing a
normal bicycle.
Caution
If you do not have cycling experience, an scooter is too dangerous to ride. Do not begin
learning to ride a bicycle using an scooter.
Important Notes
• Escooters are Fast! Scooters are capable of traveling at higher speeds than many
bicy- cle riders are accustomed to. Use caution at all times, especially when
travelling in mixed tra c. Always take into account driving and traveling
conditions.
• Obey the Law. Be sure to follow all provincial and city traffi c laws. This includes
obeying stop signs, checking carefully when turning, and riding defensively. An
scooter is a motorized vehicle, even though it is classed as a bicycle. You must
fol- low the law.
• Stay Sober. Never ride your bicycle while intoxicated. An scooter is capable of
trav- eling faster than a normal bicycle, and you should always be in control of it.
• Share the Road. Be careful in mixed traffi c. When on bicycle paths, traveling near
pedestrians, or on recreational trails, try to be polite and courteous to those using
the paths with you. Scooters are new in most cities, so other users of the roads
and recreational paths may not know how to deal with scooter riders. Bear in
mind that,
in a sense, scooter riders are “ambassadors” for this new method of transportation.
Items to Carry with the Electric Scooter
It is a good idea to carry the following items with you at all times when you ride your scooter.
• The charger, to charge the scooter in case the battery power runs out
• 30 Amp Fuse, spares for the batteries, in case the fuses blow
• A lock, to secure your scooter when you park it
• A helmet, as required by safety laws
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Inspecting your Electric Scooter
Always inspect your scooter before you ride it, to make sure its safety features are operating properly. Many accidents can be avoided with routine inspections. Once you are comfortable with your scooter, you will be able to detect small changes in the way it feels. If
anything changes between uses, make sure to have it properly examined. Also, be sure to
listen for changes in the sounds your scooter makes over time. Any mechanical or power
issues may have e ects on the sounds the bicycle makes.
Turning your Scooter On and Off
To turn on your scooter, insert the key into the “ignition”, located just below the dash
board, and turn the key to the right. When your scooter is activated, the power indicator
will light and the battery charge indicator will jump, showing you how much power your
scooter has. To turn o the scooter, simply turn the key to the left, and remove the key.
Warning
When you activate the scooter, the electrical system becomes live. Do not try to a ect
changes to the Scooter (such as removing the battery or repairing electrical components)
while the Scooter is activated. Turn the Scooter o and remove the key before you attempt to access any of the electrical components. Also, the battery carries a signi cant
electric charge and can injure people if not treated properly and with respect.
Accelerating and Decelerating
The throttle is found on the right-side hand grips on the steering column. Depress the
right lever to move forward, and depress the left lever to reverse.
Warning
Do not activate the accelerator until you are seated on the bicycle and are ready to accelerate. The scooter can easily escape from your control, possibly injuring you or others, and
the scooter may be damaged by being dropped.
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Stopping
Your scooter activates the brakes if neither the forward nor the reverse levers are depressed. This is a safety feature to ensure that the motor is disengaged when a neutral
position is desired.
Safety Tips
• When you are traveling in wet weather, water may cause your brakes to function
less e ciently because it reduces friction between the brake pads and the wheels.
Take care to slow down and give yourself more room to stop or slow if necessary.
• It is a good idea to have your brakes and brake pads checked regularly. The brake
pads will eventually wear down through friction, and after signi cant use will have
to be replaced.
Signalling
The Horn
The scooter has a horn. The horn button is on the left handlebar. Simply press it to activate
the horn.
Turning Signal Lights
Your scooter has turn signal lights. The turn signal activator is on the left handlebar. Push it
left or right to activate it to indicate that you are turning in the appropriate direction, and
press the middle of the button to turn it o . The turn signals also emit a noise, to ensure
that everyone knows you are turning. This turn signal cannot be disabled without also
disabling the visual signal.
Lights
The headlight and taillight are useful features when you are riding at night or in dark areas.
They radically improve your safety in mixed tra c. The switch is located on the left handlebar. The lights on your scooter consume some electricity. Keeping them on may reduce the
maximum distance you can travel on one charge by about 5 %.
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Pedaling
This scooter is designed to be a motor-assisted bicycle. You can use the motor by itself,
but ideally, you can work with the motor by pedaling. This increases the distance you can
travel on your scooter, because it assists the motor and reduces the amount of electricity
you draw from the battery.
Riding in Wet Weather
Your scooter is designed to function in wet conditions, such as when it is raining. However,
because the motor is on the rear wheel, it is easy to slip when moving at high speeds. If it
is very wet, be sure to avoid high speeds.
When you are traveling in wet weather, water may cause your brakes to function less ef ciently because it reduces friction between the brake pads and the wheels. Take care to
slow down and give yourself more room to stop or slow if necessary.
The Motor and Water
Your scooter is not designed to be immersed in water. Always ensure that the water level
does not go above the middle of the tire, to prevent water from getting inside the motor.
Water in the motor can cause short-circuits and may damage the electrical systems in your
scooter.
Riding in Cold Weather
Your scooter is designed to operate year-round. However, in very cold conditions or when
there is a lot of snow or slush on the ground, it is possible for the motor in the scooter to
get wet or for the brakes to function less e ciently, just as can happen in wet weather.
Below
10 degrees Celsius, the battery will not work as well as it would in warmer temperatures.
While Lithium-Ion batteries perform better than Lead-Acid batteries in temperature extremes, both will experience reduced performance in cold temperatures.
Also, riding the scooter in cold temperatures may require you to replace the battery sooner rather than later.
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