Drive Spitfire EX 1320, Spitfire EX 1420 Owner's Manual

Spitfire EX 1320/1420
Mobility Scooter
Owner's Manual

Rev1-03/24/15

Table of Contents

1. Preface .................................................................................................................................................2

2. Safety Notices.....................................................................................................................................3

3. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) ................................................................................................5

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources ........................................................ 5

Powered Scooter Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).......................................................................... 6

4. Parts...................................................................................................................................................... 7

5. Operation.............................................................................................................................................8

Power Switch...................................................................................................................................................... 8

Forward & Reverse........................................................................................................................................... 8

Braking & Stopping........................................................................................................................................... 8

Horn Button......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Seat........................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Battery gauge..................................................................................................................................................... 8

Assembly ............................................................................................................................................................. 9

Disassembly.......................................................................................................................................................10

Tiller Adjustment...............................................................................................................................................10

Drive Mode.......................................................................................................................................................... 11

Freewheel Mode............................................................................................................................................... 11

Driving Your Scooter ........................................................................................................................................ 11

Driving Speed..................................................................................................................................................... 11

6. Batteries & Charger ......................................................................................................................... 12

Specifications ................................................................................................................................................... 13

7. Inspection & Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 14

Daily Checking..................................................................................................................................................14

Regular Maintenance Record.......................................................................................................................14

Battery, Fuses, Circuit Breaker and Tires .................................................................................................16

Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................................16

Storage................................................................................................................................................................ 17

8. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 18

9. Specifications................................................................................................................................... 20

10. Limited Warranty .............................................................................................................................. 21

11. Product Registration....................................................................................................................... 22

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Preface

Please read this owner’s manual before using the mobility scooter. Improper use of the mobility
scooter could result in harm, injury or traffic accidents.

This owner’s manual includes operation instructions for every aspect of the mobility scooter,
assembly instructions, as well as instructions for how to deal with possible accidents.

The symbols used in this manual are explained below. Read carefully, especially the parts marked
with these symbols:

Warning Improper usage could lead to death or serious injury

Caution

Suggestion

This manual includes the repair and maintenance record chart and warranty. Please keep it in a
proper place or on the scooter.

If someone else uses the scooter, please be sure to give the instruction manual to him or her.

As designs change, some illustrations and pictures in the manual may not correspond to the
scooter that you purchased. We reserve the right to make design modifications.

The manufacturer disclaims all responsibilities for any personal injury or property damage which
may occur as a result of improper or unsafe use of its products.

Improper usage could lead to injury and/or damage to your
mobility scooter.

Follow these instructions to keep the status of the mobility
scooter working well and ease your operation.

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Safety Notices

Become familiar with the operation of your scooter before the first use of your scooter and
keep these safety notices in mind.

The same traffic rules for pedestrians apply to the use of this scooter.

1. Ride on sidewalks or pedestrian areas only.

2. At the end of a sidewalk, be aware of the cars on the road.

3. Be very cautious when driving your scooter around streets or shopping malls.

4. Always obey pedestrian traffic signals.

Practice operating your scooter

Until you are familiar with the operation of your scooter, please practice in a wide and open area,
like a park. To prevent the possibility of falling off your scooter while driving, bear in mind the
scooters driving motion, such as whether it is accelerating, stopping, turning, reversing, or going
up or down inclines.

1. Please set the speed dial to the lowest speed initially.

2. Be sure someone is accompanying you and watches for traffic while you are driving on the

road for the first time.

3. Be sure you are able to control and operate your scooter safely and confidently before

changing to a higher speed.

The scooter is limited to one passenger

Do not carry any passengers on your scooter (including children). Do not use this scooter to carry
or transport goods.

REGULAR USE OF YOUR SCOOTER

Please carry out daily inspections. Refer to the “Inspection & Maintenance” section of this manual
for inspection procedures. Always make sure your scooter’s battery is fully charged before
operating. Make sure the throttle lever is secure before turning on your scooter.

Warning!

Do not operate the scooter unless the tiller (handlebar column) is up, the teeth in the
tiller adjustment bolt fit together, and the bolt is fully tightened.

Do not lean against, or pull forward on, the handlebar while mounting or dismounting

from the scooter. Serious harm or injury may occur.

Do not stretch your body out on the scooter

Such action may cause you to lose your balance or be injured. Also, pay attention to loose
clothing that could get tangled in the wheels.

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Do not use your scooter under any of these circumstances:

• The road is muddy or has loose gravel

• The road is bumpy, narrow, or snow covered

• The road is beside a canal or waterway without fencing or hedges

• Do not drive your scooter after consuming alcohol or when fatigued

• Do not drive your scooter at night or in inclement weather

Additionally, avoid holes in the road where your wheels may get stuck. Do not make sudden
turns. Do not ride on an escalator.

Do not use a mobile phone or other wireless communication device while driving

Also, do not charge a mobile phone or other electrical devices from your scooter.

Be careful driving on or near ramps and inclines

1. Be careful while driving up a steep incline. Refer to “CLIMBING ANGLE” in the

“Specifications” section of this manual for details.

2. In order to avoid damage or injury to the scooter the driver should not lean against or pull

on the operating lever while going up or down an incline.

3. When climbing up an incline, please drive slowly. You can set the speed dial to a higher

speed of “5”. When going down an incline, never reverse your scooter. Set the speed dial
to the lowest speed setting “1”.

4. Do not drive through any holes in the road. Refer to “MAXIMUM GROUND CLEARANCE” in

the “Specifications” section for details.

5. Do not pass through water covering the road unless the water is less than 1 inch deep.

6. Please drive slowly on roads with drops or dips.

7. Do not make sudden turns while drive on gravel roads or ramps.

Warning!

Do not set the scooter in freewheel mode when driving on an incline or decline.

Maximum User Weight Limit

Refer to “MAXIMUM LOAD WEIGHT” in Section 9 “SPECIFICATIONS” for details. Overloading
your scooter will lead to damage to, or malfunction of, your scooter. This could cause the scooter
to become a safety hazard. The warranty does not cover damage from overloading.

LABELING OF YOUR SCOOTER

Please read all the labeling on the scooter before driving it. For your future reference, do not
remove them.

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Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)

This portion of the manual will provide the user with basic information about the problems with
EMI (electromagnetic interference), protective measures can be used to either lessen the
possibility of exposure or to minimize the degree of exposure; this section also shows some
conditions that unexpected or erratic movements may cause.

Caution

It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of
electromagnetic interference on your electric ActiveCare mobility scooter.

ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) FROM RADIO WAVE SOURCES

Mobility scooters may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is interfering
electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur
radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones. The interference (from radio wave
sources) can cause the mobility scooter to release its brakes, move by itself, or move in
unintended directions. It can also permanently damage the mobility scooter’s control system. The
intensity of the interfering EM energy can be measured in volts per meter (V/m). Each mobility
scooter can resist EMI up to a certain intensity level. The higher the immunity level the greater the
protection. At this time, current technology is capable of achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity
level, which would provide useful protection from the more common sources of radiated EMI. This
mobility scooter model as shipped, with no further modification, has an immunity level of 20 V/m
without any accessories.

There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday
environment. Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid. Others are not apparent and
exposure is unavoidable. However, we believe that by following the warning listed below, your
risk to EMI will be minimized.

The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types:

1. Hand-held portable transceivers (transmitter-receivers with the antenna mounted directly on

the transmitting unit). Examples include: citizens band (CB) or hand held radios, (security, fire,
and police transceivers), cellular telephones and other personal communication devices.

NOTE: Some cellular telephones transmit a signal while they are ON but not being used.

2. Medium-range mobile transceivers, such as those used in police cars, fire trucks,

ambulances and taxis usually have the antenna mounted on the outside of the scooter.

3. Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as commercial broadcast transmitters (radio

and TV broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM) radios.

NOTE: Other types of hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/FM
radios, TV sets, CD player, and cassette players, and small appliances, such as electric shavers
and hair dryers, are not likely to cause EMI problems to your mobility scooter.

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MOBILITY SCOOTER ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI)

EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to a transmitting antenna (source).
The EM fields from hand-held radio wave sources (transceivers) are of special concern. It is
possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the mobility scooter’s
control system while using these devices; this can affect your scooter’s movement and braking.
Therefore, the warnings listed below are recommended to prevent possible interference with the
control system of a mobility scooter.

Warning!

Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from sources such as radio and TV stations, amateur
radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones can affect mobility
scooters. Following the warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended
brake release or mobility scooter movement which could result in serious injuries.

1. Do not operate hand-held transceivers-receivers, such as citizens band (CB) radios,

or turn ON personal communication devices, such as cellular phones, while the
mobility scooters turned ON.

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

getting close to them.

3. If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn the mobility scooter OFF as

soon as it is safe.

4. Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the mobility scooter,

may make it more susceptible to EMI.

5. Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to ActiveCare

Medical, and note whether there were sources of EMI nearby.

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SPITFIRE EX

Parts

1. Control panel

2. Basket

3. Tiller adjustment bolt

4. Carrying handle

5. Removable flip-up arm rest

6. Detachable swivel seat with

fold-down back

7. Connecting device

8. Battery pack

9. Charger socket

10. Tiller lock

11. Battery gauge

12. Horn button

13. Speed dial

14. Throttle lever

15. Diagnostic light

16. Key switch

17. Freewheel mode lever

18. Anti-tip wheel

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