Drive Medical S8 Aviator Owner's Handbook Manual
The team at Drive Medical develops its products to give our customers the freedom to live
independently. This encompasses their daily home life and provides them with the opportunity
to enjoy an outing with family and friends. Our goal is to develop a range that will provide
individuals with a chance to enjoy every day life.
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S8 Aviator Scooter
Owner’s Handbook
CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always use a seat belt,
and keep your feet on
the scooter all the
times.
Never operate the
scooter while you are
under the influence of
alcohol.
Never use mobile
phones or radio
transmitters such as
walkie-talkies
Make sure that there
are no obstacles behind
you while reversing
your scooter.
Do not ride your
scooter in traffic.
Do not make a sharp
turn or a sudden stop
while riding your
scooter.
Do not attempt to
climb curbs greater
than limitation shown
in the specification
Do not remove your
hands and legs from
the scooter when
driving.
Do not ride your
scooter during snow in
order to avoid
accidents.
Do not allow
unsupervised children
to play near this
equipment while the
batteries are charging.
1. Safety Instructions
2. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
3. Specifications
4. Comfort Adjustment
5. Control Panel Operation
6. Charging Instructions
7. Battery Instruction and Maintenance
8. Scooter Maintenance and Repair
9. Troubleshooting and Fault Repair
10. Warranty
S8 Aviator Owner’s H andbook Page 1
Warning – Do not operate your scooter for
the first time without completely reading and
understanding this owner’s handbook
1. Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to
see you when you are seated on the
scooter. Obey all local pedestrian traffic
rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic,
and then proceed with extreme caution.
2. To prevent injury to yourself or others,
always ensure that the power is switched off
when getting on or off of the scooter.
9. Keep your hands away from the wheels
(tyres) while driving scooters. Be aware that
loose fitting clothing can become caught in
the drive wheels.
10. Consult your physician if you are taking
prescribed medication or if you have any
certain physical limitations. Some
medications and limitations may impair your
ability to operate scooters in a safe manner.
11. Do not drive or sit on the scooter when in
freewheel mode.
3. Always check that the drive wheels are
engaged (drive mode) before driving. Do not
switch off the power when the scooter is
still moving forward. This will bring the chair
to an extremely abrupt stop.
4. Do not use this product or any available
optional equipment without first completely
reading and understanding these
instructions. If you are unable to understand
the warnings, cautions or instructions,
contact your dealer before attempting to
use this equipment, otherwise, injury or
damage may occur.
5. There are certain situations, including some
medical conditions, where the scooter user
will need to practice operating the scooter
in the presence of a trained attendant. A
trained attendant can be defined as a family
member or care professional especially
trained in assisting a scooter user in various
daily living activities. Consult with your
physician if you are taking any medication
that may affect your ability to operate your
scooter safely.
6. Do not attempt to lift or move a scooter by
any of its removable parts including the
armrests, seats or shrouds. Personal injury
and damage to the scooter may result.
7. Never try to use your scooter beyond its
limitations as described in this manual.
8. Please do not sit on your scooter while it is
in a moving vehicle such as a car, bus or
train.
12. Do not remove the anti-tipper (if fitted)
13. Always switch off the scooter and charger,
and disconnect the battery before doing any
work or using any tools on the scooter.
14. Do not attempt to lift or move your scooter
by any of its removable parts, such as the
armrests, seats, or shroud.
15. Do not climb a gradient at an angle. Always
drive straight up a gradient, as this greatly
reduces the risk of tipping or a fall. Do not
climb a gradient steeper than the scooter’s
limitation.
16. Do not drive backwards down any step, kerb
or other obstacle. This may cause the
scooter to tip or fall.
17. Always reduce your speed and maintain a
stable centre of gravity when cornering
sharply. Do not corner sharply when driving
scooters at higher speeds.
18. Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist and on icy
or slippery surfaces may have an adverse
affect on the electrical system.
19. Never sit on your scooter when it is being
used in connection with any type of lift or
elevation product. Your scooter is not
designed with such use in mind and any
damage or injury incurred from such use is
not the responsibility of Drive.
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Modifications
FREEWHEEL
DRIVE
Your scooter has been designed to be as
practical as possible. However, under no
circumstances should you modify, add, remove,
or disable any part or function of your scooter.
Personal injury and damage to the scooter may
result.
1. Do not modify your power scooter in any way
not authorized by Drive. Do not use
accessories if they have not been tested or
approved for Drive products.
2. Get to know the feel of your power scooter
and its capabilities. Drive recommends that
you perform a safety check before each use
to make sure your scooter operates safely.
Inspections prior to using your power
scooter:
1. If equipped with pneumatic tyres, please
check that the tyres are inflated to the
correct pressure.
2. Please check all electrical connections and
make sure they are tight and not corroded.
3. Please check all harness connections and
make sure they are secured properly.
4. Please check the brakes.
Weight limitation.
1. Do not exceed the weight capacity stated in
the Specification section. Exceeding the
weight capacity voids your warranty. Drive
will not be held responsible for injuries or
property damage resulting from failure to
observe weight limitations.
2. Do not carry passengers on scooters.
Carrying passengers on scooter may affect
the centre of gravity, resulting in a tip or a fall.
tyres. It is critically important that tyre
pressure is maintained between 25 – 30 psi
(2.0 – 2.4 bar).
Temperature
1. Some of the parts of the power scooter are
susceptible to change in temperature. The
controller can only operate in temperatures
between -25ºC ~ 50ºC.
2. At extreme low temperatures, the batteries
may freeze, and your scooter may not be
able to operate. In extreme high
temperatures, it may operate at slower
speeds due to a safety feature of the
controller that prevents damage to the
motors and other electrical components.
Freewheel Lever
The freewheel lever is located on rear right
hand corner of the scooter, and allows the
scooter to freewheel so it can be pushed or
maneuvered. The lever should always be put
back in to Drive after maneuvering.
The scooter should never be left unattended
in freewheel mode, or put in to freewheel
mode when somebody is sat on the scooter
or when the scooter is on a gradient.
Failure to do so may result in damage or
injury.
Tyre inflation
1. If your scooter is equipped with pneumatic
tyres, check the tyre pressure every week.
2. The correct tyre pressure will prolong the
life of your tyres and ensure a smooth ride.
3. Do not under-inflate or over-inflate your
S8 Aviator Owner’s H andbook Page 3
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
band (CB) radios and cellular phones while
the powered scooter is turned on.
The rapid development of electronics, especially
in the area of communications, has saturated
our environment with electromagnetic (EM)
radio waves that are emitted by television, radio
and communication signals. These EM wave are
invisible and their strength increases as one
approaches the source. All electrical conductors
act as antennas to the EM signals and, to
varying degrees, all power wheelchairs and
scooters are susceptible to electromagnetic
interference (EMI). The interference could result
in abnormal, unintentional movement and/or
erratic control of the vehicle. Power scooters
may be susceptible to electromagnetic
interference (EMI), which is interfering
electromagnetic energy emitted from sources
such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur
radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios,
cellular phones and alarm systems. The
interference (from radio wave sources) can
cause the power 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 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 “immunity
level”. The higher the immunity level the greater
the protection. At this time, current technology is
capable of providing at least 20 V/m of
immunity level, which would provide useful
protection against common sources of radiated
EMI.
Following the advisory notes listed below should
reduce the chance of unintended brake release
or powered scooter movement that could result
in serious injury:
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 scooter off as
soon as it is safe.
4. Be aware that adding accessories or
components, or modifying the powered
scooter, may make it more susceptible to
interference from radio wave sources
(Note: It is difficult to evaluate the 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 radio wave source nearby.
TURN OFF YOUR POWERED SCOOTER AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE IF YOU EXPERIENCE
THE FOLLOWING:
Unintentional scooter movements
Unintended or uncontrollable
direction.
Unexpected brake release
The higher the immunity level the greater the
protection. Your powered scooter has an
immunity level of 20 V/m which should protect
against common sources of EMI.
Warning: The scooter itself can disturb the
performance of the electromagnetic fields such
as emitted by an alarm system
1. Do not turn on hand-held personal
communication devices such as citizens
S8 Aviator Owner’s H andbook Page 4
SPECIFICATION
Model
S8 Aviator
Weight Capacity (MUW)
185kg (29 stone)
Drive Wheel
33 x 10cm (13” x 4”)
Front Wheel
33 x 10cm (13” x 4”)
Max Speed
8mph (13kph)
Battery
12V x 50ah (2 pcs)
Range
35km (22 miles)
Charger Type
5A Off Board 120/240V
Controller
Dynamic Rhino 110A
Motor Type
700W
Weight (With Battery)
108kg (238lb)
Weight (W/Out Battery)
80kg (176lb)
Turning Radius
116cm (46”)
Suspension
Full
Length
157cm (62”)
Width
70cm (28”)
Height
135cm (53”)
Seat Width
51cm (20”)
Seat Height
46cm (18”)
Seat Depth
48cm (19”)
Back Height
77cm (30”)
Wheel Base
97cm (38”)
Ground Clearance
12cm (5”)
Footwell
40cm (16”)
ADJUSTMENTS FOR COMFORT
The flip-up
armrest height
can be
adjusted by
turning the
adjustment
dial.
Press the
bottom to
adjust the
height of the
headrest.
Adjust the seat
back lever for
seating back angle.
Turn the swivel lever
downwards to rotate
the seat.
Push the front lever
upwards to move the
seat forward and
backward.
Tiller Adjustment for Comfort
The angle of the tiller can be adjusted
for comfort.
To alter the angle, pull the lever on the
tiller down.
Adjust the tiller to the required angle
and push the lever back up
Adjustments for Seating Comfort
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