Daymak Roadstar Deluxe User Manual

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Roadstar Deluxe
User Manual
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About Daymak
Daymak is one of Canada’s largest Alternative Vehicle providers. We design, engineer, manufacture, import and repair everything from recreational dirt bikes, go-karts and electric golf cars to alternative transportation solutions such as e-bikes and gas scooters.
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 e-bike 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. E-bike 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.
Please feel free to visit our website. You’ll  nd the latest in cool transportation solutions, support for the products you’ve purchased and contact information.
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Safety / Riding Precautions
For your safety, please ensure the following:
- check both right and left brake levers, and that the brake sensors shut o power to the motor
- check the air pressure of both front and rear tires. The correct P.S.I. is listed on each tire.
- check both left and right turn signals and taillights work properly before riding
- check and make sure that your mirrors are tightened and allow for maximum visibility
- make sure that your battery power is su cient before you go out to ride
- additional passengers should always wear a helmet
- periodically charge the unit when not in use for long periods of time
- if you bring your charger, avoid shaking / rattling charger while riding
- do not over charge the battery by leaving the charger in the charging port. Once the battery is fully charged remove the charger immediately.
- do not try to operate the unit while charging
- do not let anyone uner the age of 16 years old operate this vehicle
- do not make sharp / abrupt turns at high speeds to avoid tipping
- do not operate under the in uence of any use of drugs or alcohol
- do not completely submerge the unit in water
- do not operate in harsh weather conditions
- observe all tra c rules, and do not operate in areas where motorized vehicles are not allowed.
For any questions or concerns please call
1-800-649-9320 or visit www.daymak.com
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Introduction
E-Scooters
Riding an electric scooter is a great way to hop around town conveniently and cheaply. E- Bikes represent a natural progression in the development of urban transportation.
Using only small amounts of electricity, e-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.
E-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 e-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.
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 Overview
Roadstar Deluxe
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 electrical systems and the mechanical components.
1. Mirrors
2. Throttle
3. Brakes
4. Headlights
5. Turn Signals
6. Shocks
7. Tires
8. Charging Port
9. Tire Pump Valve
10. Rear Carrying Case
11. Seat
12. Display
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Operation
Congratulations on your new Roadstar Deluxe mobility scooter. To begin, you will need to take the keys that came with your scooter and insert them into your ignition. This is located on the main steering colum infront of you when you are sitting on the machine.
To turn on the machine. Put the key in the ignition and turn it clockwise to the right most position.
To turn o the machine turn the key counterclockwise to the middle position.
Engaging the Wheel Lock
To lock the wheels perpendicular to the machine to prevent some­one pushing it away to steal it the Roadstar Deluxe has a wheel lock.
To engage the wheel lock:
1) Turn the handlebars to the left
2) With the key in the o position push into the key hole further and turn counterclokwise to the left most position
*Please note there are 3 positions for the ignition and you must push into the key to get it past the wheel lock*
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Right Handlebar
1) Kill Switch - Press this button towards N to put the scooter in Neutral, push it towards start so that the motor will go.
2) Light Switch - The far left position will have no lights on. The middle position will have only the brake lights on. The far left position will have all the lights on.
3) Brake - Pull this lever to engage the front brakes and stop power to the motor.
4) Throttle - Turn this towards you to engage the motor and to go forward / backward.
5) 3 Speed Switch - Set it to position 1 for slowest speed but furthest range. Set it to position 3 for fastest speed and shortest range.
6) Forward and Reverse - Press this towards D to go for­ward, R to go in reverse
7) Horn - Press this to honk the horn.
Left Handlebar
1) Brake - Pull this lever to engage the rear brakes and stop power to the motor.
2) Next Song / Volume Up - Press this button once to change to the song, press and hold it to increase the volume
3) Pause / Play / Answer Call / Hang Up - Press this button to pause or play your music. Press this button to hang up or to
4) Previous Song / Volume down - Press this button once to play the previous to the song, press and hold it to decrease the volume
5) Power - Press this to turn on /o the Buetooth or switch to FM radio.
6) USB Charging Port- Open this here and connect your smart phone via USB to charge it.
7) Horn - Press this to honk the horn.
8) Turn Signals - Press this to the left or right to indicate turning the respective direction. Press the middle white button once your done.
9) High Beam / Low Beam - Press this button to angle the lights up or down.
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Bluetooth Connectivity
The Roadstar Deluxe now features Bluetooth speaker and phone system that syncs seamlessly to your smartphone. First press the power button on the Roadstar to turn on the Bluetooth module. Once the module is on, go into your bluetooth settings and look for “Daymak” in the devices.
Click on it to connect, and you will now be able to play music from your phone as well as answer phone calls with a click of a button.
For more informaiton on what each button does see page 7
Speed Dial
The Roadstar Deluxe also comes with a speed dial so if you are taking it inside a mall or somewhere with close quarters you can limit the speed drastically to make sure you never go to fast.
To do so look at the speed dial located in the left cup holder seen below.
Turn the dial clockwise to increase the speed and counterclockwise to decrease the speed.
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Engaging Parking Brake
Underneath throttle there will be a small bar with a black nub covering it. This is to engage the parking brake. To activate it,  rst pull the rear brake caliper until it cannot go any further back.
Next, push the black nub up towards the handlebar to engage the rear brake lock.
Release the brake caliper and its set!
To disengage the parking brake, simply grab the rear brake caliper and pull it towards you again and the parking brake will disengage and the bar will pop back out
Pull brake handle towards handlebar and push in the black nub seen in the  gures above and to the right.
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Seat
The Roadstar Deluxe comes with an adjustable seat that can be slid forward or backward to the distance that you prefer. To do this, lift the handle on the right hand side of the seat shown here up, and while holding that up slide the seat back in the direction you want.
The Roadstar Deluxe also comes with trunk stor­age. On the back of the machine lift insert your key into the key hole shown here. Turn the key and lift the seat straight up to access additional storage.
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Riding Instructions
This guide assumes that you already know how to ride a standard mobility scooter. Before you try to ride an electric scooter, you should be very familiar with controlling a normal mobility scooter.
Caution
If you do not have experience operating a mobility scooter, turn down the speed and practice on a wide open area before embarking on a long trip.
Important Notes
• Obey the Law. Be sure to follow all provincial and city tra c laws. This includes obeying stop signs, checking carefully when turning, and riding defensively.
• Stay Sober. Never ride your scooter while intoxicated. An e-scooter is capable of relatively fast speeds, and you should always be in control of it.
Items to Carry with the Mobility Scooter
It is a good idea to carry the following items with you at all times when you ride your mobility scooter.
• The charger, to charge the scooter in case the battery power runs out
• A cover, to protect your e-scooter from the weather if you are to park it for long periods of time
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Inspecting your Mobility Scooter
Always inspect your mobility 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 mobility 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 mobility scooter makes over time. Any mechanical or power issues may have e ects on the sounds the scooter makes.
Holding the Handlebars
Place your  ngers over the brake levers, using the palms of your hand and your thumbs to wrap around and under the handlegrips. Doing this allows you to activate the brakes easily, by squeezing your hand, in case you have to stop quickly. This is the safe way to control your mobility scooter.
Turning your Mobility Scooter On and Off
To turn on your mobility scooter, insert the key into the “ignition”, located just below the dash board, and turn the key to the right. When your e-scooter is activated, the power indicator will light and the battery charge indicator will jump, showing you how much power your e-scooter has. To turn o the mobility scoot­er, simply turn the key to the left, and remove the key.
Warning
When you activate the mobility scooter, the electrical system becomes live. Do not try to a ect changes to the mobility scooter (such as removing the battery or repairing electrical components) while the mobility scooter is activated. Turn the mobility 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 grip on the handlebars. Turn the grip forward (away from you) to accelerate. To decelerate, release the grip (turn it towards you). Don’t over-rotate the accelerator, as this could damage the battery and electrical components.
Warning
Do not activate the accelerator until you are seated on the mobility scooter and are ready to accelerate. The mobility scooter can easily escape from your control, possibly injuring you or others, and the mobility scoot­er may be damaged by being crashed.
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Stopping
Your mobility scooter has two sets of brakes, at the front and at the rear. The levers attached to the handle­bars, on the left and right, activate the brakes. Pull the levers toward you to activate the brakes.
You can use both brakes to come to a stop more quickly, or you can use one of the brakes to come to a gentle stop, depending on your riding needs at the moment.
When the brakes are activated, the power to the engine is automatically turned o , until you release the brakes. This allows you to stop safely.
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.
The Horn
The mobility scooter has a horn. There are horn buttons on the left side of the function switches on the han­dlebar. Simply press it to activate the horn.
Turning Signal Lights
Your mobility 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 .
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 right handlebar. The lights on your mobility 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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Riding in Wet Weather
Your mobility 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.
The Motor and Water
Your mobility 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 mobility scooter.
Riding in Cold Weather
Your mobility 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 mobility 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 mobility scooter in cold temperatures may require you to replace the battery sooner rather than later.
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Thank you for choosing Daymak
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