Drive Medical PHOENIXHD320, PHOENIXHD420 User Manual

PHOENIX HD SCOOTER

OWNER’S MANUAL

PHOENIXHD3 / PHOENIXHD4

PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION ……..……………………………………

SAFETY NOTICE…………………………………………………………...….

2.1 Before driving

2.2 While driving

2.3 Labeling

2.4 EMI

PARTS INTRODUCTION……………..……………….. …………………….

OPERATION…………………………………………………………………....

4.1 Control panel

4.2 How to operate your scooter

4.3 How to set to freewheel mode

DRIVING ON THE ROAD……………………………………………………..

BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE……………………………………….....

6.1 Charging the battery

6.2 Battery

6.3 Replacing batteries

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE……………………………………..…

7.1 Inspection

7.2 Regular checking record

7.3 Battery and tire

7.4 Storage

7.5 Moving about

7.6 Disassembly

7.7 Assembly

TROUBLESHOOTING ……………………………..……………..…………

SPECIFICATION …………….………………………………………..………

10.

WARRANTY………………………………………………………………….....

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 Warning

Improper usage could result in serious injury or death  Attention

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

 Suggestion

Follow these instructions to keep your vehicle in a good operating order.

1 . P R E FAC E A N D I N T R O D U C T I O N

Please carefully read this owner’s manual before using the vehicle. Improper use of the

vehicle could result in harm, injury or traffic accidents. To ensure that you get the most your scooter, please read this owner’s manual before using.  This owner’s manual includes operation instructions for every aspect of the vehicle,

assembly instructions, as well as instructions for how to deal with possible accidents.

 The symbols used in this manual are explained overleaf:

 This manual includes a copy of repair and maintenance record chart and warranty

information. Please keep it in a safe place or in the scooter.

 If someone else uses the scooter, please make sure that you provide him or her with this

owner’s handbook for his or her consideration.

 As designs change some illustrations and pictures in the manual may not correspond to

the vehicle that you purchased. We reserve the right to make design modifications.

Our Scooters have been designed and manufactured to provide a comfortable and secure yet affordable solution for some mobility requirements.

2 . S A F E T Y N O T I C E

2.1 BEFORE DRIVING

The user needs to be familiar with the usage and operation of this vehicle before driving. Therefore, please follow the commendations in this safety notice.

■ The same traffic rules apply to the use of this vehicle as apply to pedestrians

 For your safety, please follow and adhere to the same traffic laws as pedestrians.  Please do not drive your scooter after consuming alcohol or when you are tired.  Please be careful when driving your scooter in low light. It has not been designed for

use at night.

 Be extremely cautions when driving you scooter in busy areas or in shopping malls.  Ride on the pavement, single carriage roads, or pedestrian areas only. Never ride on

motorways or dual carriageways.

 Be aware of traffic when crossing or using roads.

■ 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, please bear in mind driving motions, such as accelerating, stopping, turning, reversing, up-and down ramps.

 Please turn the speed dial to minimum value for your initial practice.  Be sure someone accompanies you for safety when driving on the roads for the first

time.

 Only use higher speed setting when you are confident that you can easily operate and

control your scooter.

■ The Scooter is only to be used by one person at a time

Do not carry passengers on your scooter (including children)

■ Do not use this vehicle to carry or haul goods

 The maximum weight that can be carried is 160kg / 350 lbs (including occupant and

any goods).Refer to “MAX LOAD WEIGHT” in “9. SPECIFICATION”

 Maximum loading weight for basket is 3kg (7 lbs).

■ Please carry out daily inspections.

Refer to the section entitled “DAILY CHECKING”

2 . S A F E T Y N O T I C E

2.2 WHILE DRIVING

■ Do not use your vehicle under the circumstances below.

 On surfaces that are muddy, gravelly, bumpy, narrow, snowed over, icy, or canal

towpaths not guarded by any fence or hedge. Keep away from places where you might get the wheels stuck.

 Do not drive at night or when it is raining, 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).

■ About Mobile Phones and other electrical equipment

 Do not use a mobile phone or other wireless communication devices while driving.  Always switch off the scooter and remove the ignition key before using a mobile

phone.

 Do not charge the mobile phone or any other electrical devices from your scooter’s

battery.

■ Automatic Power Shut Down

In order to avoid accidental battery run down, your scooter is equipped with an automatic power shut down facility. If the scooter is switched on, after remaining undisturbed for a period of thirty minutes it will automatically turn off. When this situation occurs, simply switch your scooter off and back on and it will be ready to use once again.

■ Ramps, inclines and drops

 Do not drive onto steep ramps greater than the specified gradient. Refer to the section

entitled “CLIMBING ANGLE” in “9. SPECIFICATION“

 Always use a low speed setting when ascending or descending a gradient.

 Do not drive on roads with large drops or potholes. Refer to the section entitled

“MAX. GROUND CLEARANCE” in “9. SPECIFICATION”.

 Please slow down when driving on roads with inclines.  Do not make sudden turns when driving on gravel roads or ramps.  Always lean forward when climbing a steep gradient.  Do not travel on gradients exceeding those stated on the diagram overleaf.

lbs

8°

20 lbs 7°

lbs

6°

Figure 1. Maximum Recommended lncline Angles

READ OWNER'S MANUAL

AND CHARGE BATTERY

BEFORE OPERATING

WARNING

Do not exceed recommended inclines or weight limits.

scooter is motion.

Never attempt to adjust the tiller while the

tightened.

certain the tiller adjustment knob is fully

Before lifting or driving the scooter make

tiller adjustment knob.

Please hold the tiller before loosening the

WARNING

2 . S A F E T Y N O T I C E

2.3 Labeling

Please carefully read all the labeling on the scooter before drive it. For your future reminding, do not remove them.

2 . S A F E T Y N O T I C E

2.4 EMI

Caution: It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible

effects of electromagnetic interference on your electric SCOOTER.

Note: Some mobile telephones and similar transmit signal while they are ON, even when not being used;

This portion of the content will provide the user with basic information that describes the problems with EMI, known sources of EMI, protective measures either to lessen the possibility or exposure or to minimize the degree of exposure, and suggested action should unexpected or erratic movement occur.

■ ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) FROM RADIO WAVE SOURCES

Powered vehicle 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 mobile phones. The interference (from radio wave sources) can cause the powered scooter to release its brakes, move by itself, or move in unintended directions. It can also permanently damage

the powered scooter’s control system. The intensity of the interfering EM energy can be

measured in volts per meter (V/m). Each powered scooter can resist EMI up to a certain

intensity. This is called its “immunity 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 powered 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) radios, “walkie talkie”, security, fire, and police transceivers, cellular telephones and other personal communication devices.

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

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

2 . S A F E T Y N O T I C E

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, so far as we know, are not likely to cause EMI problems to your powered scooter.

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

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

■ POWERED VEHICLE ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI)

Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the 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 control system of power chair while using these devices. This can affect powered vehicle movement and braking. Therefore, the warnings listed below are recommended to prevent possible interference with the control system of the powered scooter.

■ WARNINGS

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

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 powered vehicle is turned ON;

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

coming close to them;

3. If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn the powered vehicle OFF as

soon as it is safe;

4. Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the powered vehicle,

may make it more susceptible to EMI ( Note: There is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity of the powered scooter).

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

scooter manufacturer, and note whether there is a source of EMI nearby,

 IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. 20 Volts per meter ( V/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against

EMI ( the higher the level, the greater the protection);

2. This product has an immunity level of 20 V/m without any accessories and connected

to it.

3 . PA R T S I N T R O D U C T I O N

PARTS DESCRIPTION

1. Control panel

2. Basket

3. Charger Socket

4. Tiller Adjustment Knob

5. Seat

6. Seat Rotation Lever

7. Battery Pack

8. Freewheel Lever

9. Anti-tip wheels

10. Seat Post Knob

11. Seat Height Adjustment

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