Drive Medical Cobra User Manual

Cobra Electric Scooter Page 1 of 16 Owner’s Handbook (Code: Cobra_IFU)

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Problem: Scooter will not switch on

Symptoms:
Batteries not connected
Circuit breaker has tripped

Remedy:
Check batteries connected
Push circuit breaker to reset

Problem: Scooter will switch on but will not run

Symptoms:
Flat batteries
Charger plugged in
Motor in freewheel mode

Remedy:
Recharge battery
Unplug charger from scooter
Push down freewheel lever

Problem: Scooter appears slow

Symptoms:
Flat batteries
Speed setting slow

Remedy:
Recharge battery
Turn up speed dial

Problem: Seat moves whilst in use

Symptoms:
Seat not locked in position

Remedy:
Slowly rotate the seat until it
drops in place and is secure.

Problem: Tiller appears loose or will not swivel freely

Symptoms:
Tiller adjustment knob loose

Tiller Lock Applied

Remedy:
Tighten tiller adjustment
knob
Release Tiller Lock

Problem: Horn sounds involuntarily / automatically

Symptoms:
The scooter has diagnosed a
fault

Remedy:
Ensure the wigwag paddle is
released and switch the
scooter off and on.
Recharge batteries if error
persists.

If the scooter has diagnosed a fault the speed display
will flash and the horn will beep in sequence. If this
occurs, count the number of flashes and refer to the
table below.

1. Low Battery. Charge batteries as soon as possible.

2. Low Battery Voltage. As above

3. High Battery Voltage. Remove charger if plugged

into the scooter.

4. Current Time-Out. The scooter has drawn too much

power for too long. Switch off and restart after 5
minutes.

5. Brake Fault. Check the freewheel lever is in the

DRIVE position

6. Wigwag Paddle. Release paddle, switch off the

scooter and restart without pressing the paddle.

If any other errors are shown contact your dealer.

CONTENTS

1. PREFACE 3

2. SAFETY NOTICE 4

2.1 Before Driving

2.2 Whilst Driving

2.3 Labelling

2.4 Electromagnetic Interference

3. PARTS INTRODUCTION 9

4. OPERATION

4.1 Control Panel

4.2 How to Operate Your Scooter

5. DRIVING ON THE ROAD 15

6. BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE 16

7. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 19

7.1 Checks

7.2 Service Record

7.3 Battery Pack and Tyres

7.4 Cleaning

7.5 Storage

7.6 Moving About

8. TROUBLESHOOTING 24

9. SPECIFICATION 25

10. WARRANTY 26

11. APPENDIX: SERVICE RECORD

Cobra Electric Scooter Page 2 of 16 Owner’s Handbook (Code: Cobra_IFU)

1. PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION

Please carefully read this owner’s handbook before

using the scooter to ensure that you operate the
scooter safely. Improper use of the scooter could
result in damage, injury or traffic accidents.

This handbook also advises how to get the most out

of your scooter by giving comprehensive operating,
assembly and maintenance instructions for the
scooter.

A repair and maintenance record chart and

warranty information is included with this
handbook. Please keep it in a safe place or with the
scooter.

If someone else uses the scooter make sure that you

provide him or her with this handbook for their
consideration.

As designs change some of the illustrations and

pictures in the manual may not correspond to the
scooters that you purchased. We reserve the right
to make design modifications.

The Cobra scooter has been designed and

manufactured to provide a comfortable and secure
yet affordable solution for some mobility
requirements. It is suitable for mainly road and
outdoor use and has a top speed of 8mph. It can be
used indoors and on the pavement where the
environment permits and when the scooter is set to
the indoor speed setting. It is a class 3 scooter as
defined by the Road Traffic Act 1988.

2. SAFETY

Before Driving

The user needs to be familiar with the use and

operation of this scooter before driving.

The scooter may only be driven on the pavement or

pedestrian areas at speeds up to 4mph (6.4kph). Use
the High / Low button on the lower setting to ensure
you do not exceed this speed. The scooter may be
driven on single carriage roads with the button set to
High. This will allow speeds up to 8mph (12.8kph).

Be aware of traffic and other road users when

crossing or using roads.

Never ride on motorways or dual carriageways.
Use extreme caution when driving your scooter in

busy areas such as shopping malls.

Do not drive the scooter under the influence of

drink or drugs, or when you are tired. Driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs may be an offence
under the Road Traffic Act.

Be careful when using the scooter in low light.
Before using the scooter in busy or hazardous

environments, familiarise yourself with the
operation of the scooter. Practice in an open and
safe area which is free from hazards and other
people. Reduce your speed to a minimum for your
initial practice.

Practice operating your vehicle

Before using the scooter in busy or potentially
dangerous areas, familiarize yourself with the
operation of your scooter. Please practice in a wide
and open area like a park. In order to avoid
accidents with your scooter whilst driving, bear in
mind driving motions such as accelerating, braking,
turning, reversing and gradients.

1. Reduce your speed to a minimum for your initial

practice

2. For safety, ensure somebody accompanies you

when driving on the road for the first time

3. Only use the higher speed setting when you are

confident that you can easily operate and
control your scooter

Cobra Electric Scooter Page 3 of 16 Owner’s Handbook (Code: Cobra_IFU)

The Cobra scooter can only be used by one person

at a time. Do not carry passengers on your scooter
(including children)

Maximum user mass (weight capacity)

The maximum weight that can be carried is

181kg / 28 stone (including occupant and any
goods).

Do not use the scooter to carry or haul goods.

Whilst Driving

Do not move your body out of the vehicle whilst moving

Such action may cause you to lose your balance

and risk injury from falling

Pay attention that your clothing and other

garments do not get tangled or caught in the
wheels

Do not use your vehicle in the following environments

On roads with heavy traffic or roads that are

muddy, gravelly, bumpy, narrow, snowed over
or icy.

Places where you might get the wheels stuck.
On canal towpaths which are not guarded by

any fence or hedge.

Do not drive at night or if it is raining heavily,

snowing, misty or windy.

Do not drive your vehicle in an ‘S’ pattern or

make erratic turnings.

Do not take the scooter onto escalators.
Under no circumstances should the scooter be

used as a seat in a motor vehicle (e.g. cars,
buses, trains, etc)

Gradients and Drops

Do not drive on roads with large drops or

potholes. Such drops or potholes may cause
damage and/or injury.

Do not cross wide water gutters where there is

a risk of getting the wheels stuck.

Always use a low speed setting when ascending

or descending a gradient.

Do not drive on gradients steeper than those

stated on the diagram overleaf:

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Warning

Do not set in freewheel mode when driving on
a gradient.

Always re-engage the anti-freewheel device
before use. Failure to do so may result in
injury.

To protect your safety, the power will

automatically cut off and the electromagnetic
(EM) brake will activate while you are driving
down gradients over 15º. This will limit the
speed to a safe level. Switch the power off and
on again to restart your scooter.

Step and Obstacle Climbing

The scooter is capable of climbing an 80mm (3”)

obstacle from a stationary start or a 100mm (4”)
obstacle from a moving start.

The ground clearance of the scooter is 100mm

(4¼”).

To climb an obstacle when moving, start moving

at least 50cmm (20”) from the obstacle and
mount the obstacle head on (not at an angle).
However, this method is not recommended as
this may cause damage and/or injury.

Cobra Electric Scooter Page 4 of 16 Owner’s Handbook (Code: Cobra_IFU)



Warning

Mounting an obstacle at speed will cause a jolt
to the scooter which may cause discomfort or
injury to the user. If you are in any doubt, do
not mount the obstacle whilst moving.

Labelling

Please carefully read all labels applied to the

scooter before driving. For future reference, do not

remove them from the scooter. The labels are also
shown below:

!

!

!

!

To adjust tiller angle, press
the paddle and pull the tiller.

Do not adjust the tiller angle,
whilst the scooter is moving

Always check the tiller is
locked in the correct position
before using

Do not lean on the tiller whilst
mounting or dismounting from
the scooter

C A U TIO N

Located on tiller

Located on rear

WARNING - RISK OF INJURY

NEVER OPERATE THE FREEWHEEL LEVER WHILST

SAT ON THE SCOOTER OR ON A GRADIENT

TO OPERATE THE FREEWHEEL LEVER:

Pull the lever FIRMLY OUT to engage FREEWHEEL mode

Push the lever FIRMLY IN to engage DRIVE mode

Located by freewheel lever

CARELESSNESS CAUSES FIRE

DRIVE MEDICAL HX5 9JP

To comply with the Furniture and

Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations:

This article does not include a Schedule

3 interliner.

All foams, fillings and composites have

been tested to ensure compliance with

the relevant ignitability test. All covers

and fillings have been tested to ensure

that they are cigarette resistant. All

covers have been tested to ensure that

they are match resistant.

Further details are available

From your retailer.

Located on seat

Electromagnetic Interference

Scooters may be susceptible to electromagnetic

interference (EMI) from sources such as mobile
phones, walkie-talkies, TV and radio broadcast
stations and amateur radio sets. In some cases,
there is a risk this interference may cause
involuntary movement of the scooter. The scooter
has been tested and passed to withstand
interference to a level of 20V per metre.

Be aware that the above sources may cause

involuntary movement due to EMI. Exercise caution
whilst using the aforementioned devices and avoid
close proximity to TV and Radio broadcast stations.

The addition of components or accessories may

effect the EMI susceptibility of the scooter. Do not
fit accessories other than Drive Medical authorised
accessories.

Cobra Electric Scooter Page 5 of 16 Owner’s Handbook (Code: Cobra_IFU)

3. PARTS INTRODUCTION

4. OPERATION

4.1 Control Panel

LOW SPEED

TOP SPEED

DISPLAY

HARE

BUTTON

HORN

HIGH / LOW

SPEED

LIGHTS

BUTTON

RIGHT

INDICATORS

HAZARD

WARNING

LEFT

INDICATORS

BATTERY

GAUGE

LOW SPEED

TORTOISE

BUTTON

4.2 How To Operate Your Scooter

Key Ignition. The key ignition acts as the power

switch for the scooter. To switch the power on, turn
the key clockwise and control panel should
illuminate. To switch the power off, turn the key
anticlockwise, after which the control panel should
switch off and the key can be removed.

Do not turn the ignition off whilst driving
as this will lead to an emergency stop and
possible risk of damage or injury.

Wigwag Paddle. The scooter is propelled by the

user operating the wigwag paddle at the bottom of
the control panel. To move the scooter forward,
move the right hand side of the paddle towards the
user. To reverse the scooter, move the left hand
side of the lever. The further the paddle moves, the
faster the scooter will travel. To stop the scooter,
release the wigwag paddle and the
electromagnetic brake will apply automatically.

Warning
Do not push both left and right hand
sides of the wigwag simultaneously. You
will not be able to control the scooter.

Braking.
The electromagnetic brake will stop the scooter

when the wigwag paddle is released. The brake is
also automatically applied when the scooter is