Drive Medical SFSCOUT4 User Manual

SPITFIRE SCOUT

OWNER’S MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. PREFACE 3 II. SAFETY NOTICES 4 III. SAFETY GUIDELINES 6 IV. EMI & RFI INFORMATION 13 V. PARTS 14 VI. SETUP 16 VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 20 VIII. ASSEMBLY & DISASSEMBLY 22 IX. OPERATION 25 X. BATTERIES & CHARGING 26 XI. INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE 28 XII. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING 32 XIII. SPECIFICATIONS 33 XIV. LIMITED WARRANTY 34 XV. ACCESSORIES 36

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WARNING – Improper use could lead to death, serious injury, hazardous conditions, or product malfunction.

ATTENTION – Improper use could lead to injury and/or damage to your scooter.

SUGGESTION – Follow these instructions for best practices, and to keep your scooter in prime operating order.

I. PREFACE

Please read this Owner’s Manual before operating your scooter for the first time. Improper use or unfamiliarity of the scooter may result in harm, injury, or traffic accidents.

This Owner’s Manual includes operation instructions, assembly instructions, and best practices to ensure maximum use from your scooter.

The symbols used throughout this Owner’s Manual are explained below. Read carefully, and fully understand the sections marked with these symbols:

This Owner’s Manual includes a repair maintenance record chart and warranty. Please

keep it in a safe place, or with the scooter.

If someone else uses the scooter, please provide a copy of the Owner’s Manual for their consideration.

This Owner’s Manual is composed from the product design and specifications at the

time of publication. 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.

This product has been designed to provide a comfortable and secure solution for individuals limited to a seated position who are capable of operating a scooter.

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

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II. SAFETY NOTICES

 Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.  Fully charge the battery after every trip and prior to using the scooter. If you do not

frequently use the scooter fully charge the batteries every two weeks to prevent battery failure.

 If the battery gauge drops to red, charge the scooter as soon as possible.

Completely discharging the batteries may damage the batteries, or shorten the expected life of the batteries.

 Batteries contain lead and lead compounds. Wear proper safety attire when

handling batteries.

 Only use sealed lead acid AGM or gel-cell batteries in this product.  Keep metal objects away from the battery terminals, electric shock may occur.  Always replace both batteries at the same time for optimum performance.  Always make sure the power is turned off when getting in and out of the scooter.  Always make sure freewheel levers are in the drive position before getting in or out

of the scooter.

 Do not put the scooter in freewheel when on an incline or decline.  To ensure the user’s familiarity with the scooter’s operation, practice driving at low

speeds in a spacious hazard-free area travelling forward, backward, left, right, decelerating, maneuvering up inclines, and down inclines.

 Avoid unnecessary movement of the scooter.  Always wear the seat belt included with this product when operating.  Never reach, lean or bend when driving your scooter.

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II. SAFETY NOTICES

 Avoid exposure to moisture, standing water, rain, snow, ice or salt when possible.  Store in a clean and dry condition.  Do not drive your scooter at night without proper lighting.  Do not remove the anti-tip wheels.  Keep your feet on the foot board at all times during operation.  Do not stand on the foot board.  Keep your hands and feet away from moving parts while driving.  Be aware of loose fitting clothes that can become caught in the drive wheels.  Do not connect an extension cord to the battery charger.  Disassembling the controller, motor, or charger by anyone other than an

authorized Drive Medical service agent is prohibited, and voids any applicable warranty.

 Do not take your scooter on roads or highways.  Do not operate your scooter when you are tired, or after consuming alcohol.  Be cautious when driving your scooter in busy areas or shopping malls.  Under no circumstances should the scooter be used as a seat in a motor vehicle.  Do not attempt to lift your scooter by any parts other than the frame.  If you will be seated in your scooter for an extended period of time, power off the

scooter. This will prevent inadvertent movement from unexpected throttle contact.

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III. SAFETY GUIDELINES

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Before operating your scooter fully read and understand this Owner’s Manual.

Be sure to follow the setup instructions prior to using your scooter for the first time.

Users may encounter difficult maneuvering situations such as narrow doorways, travelling up and down ramps, cornering, and travelling on uneven terrain. Be sure to lower the speed, take your time, and carefully maneuver the scooter.

MODIFICATIONS

Do not modify, remove, disable, or add any parts, features, or functions on your scooter. Drive Medical offers a wide variety of accessories for your scooter to help accommodate your needs.

WARNING – Do not modify your scooter in any way; doing so will void the warranty.

SAFETY CHECK

ATTENTION – Inspect the following components before each use:

 Electrical connections – secure and free from corrosion  Freewheel Levers – engaged in drive position  Batteries – fully charged and free from corrosion

If you notice a problem please contact your authorized Drive Medical Provider for assistance.

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WEIGHT CAPACITY

This scooter has a maximum weight capacity that should never be exceeded. Please refer to Section XII SPECIFICATIONS for this information. The maximum weight capacity includes the user and any accessories.

WARNING – Exceeding the maximum weight capacity will void your warranty. Drive Medical will not be held responsible for injuries and/or damages resulting from failure to observe weight capacities.

WARNING – Do not carry passengers on your scooter. Your scooter is designed and tested for one user to operate while seated.

INCLINE GUIDELINES

Use caution when approaching inclines or declines; if necessary lower the speed before travelling on a slope.

When travelling up an incline try to keep the scooter moving forward. If you must come to a stop, use caution and slowly accelerate the scooter forward.

When travelling down an incline lower the speed on your scooter to the slowest setting, and proceed cautiously. If the scooter is travelling down the incline faster than you expected, slowly release the throttle to come to a stop, then slightly push the throttle forward to continue safely down the incline.

WARNING – Never put the scooter in freewheel model while on an incline.

WARNING – Drive your scooter straight up or down an incline, never backwards. Erratic movements, or back and forth patterns may increase the chance of tipping.

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WARNING – Do not travel up an incline with the seat completely reclined without an attendant. Inclines vary, and doing so may decrease stability.

WARNING – Do not, under any circumstances, travel on a slope greater than the maximum climbing angle for this scooter. Please refer to Section XII SPECIFICATIONS for this information. Exceeding the climbing angle may cause unstable conditions.

FREEWHEEL GUIDELINES

Your scooter is equipped with manual freewheel levers to maneuver the unit without power. The manual freewheel levers can be engaged or disengaged.

Disengaged, or “freewheel” mode, releases the locking mechanism on the gearbox allowing the scooter to roll freely with or without power.

Engaged, or “drive” mode, secures the locking mechanism on the gearbox preventing the scooter from rolling freely.

WARNING – Never attempt to personally put your scooter in freewheel mode while seated in the unit.

WARNING – Never put the scooter in freewheel mode while on an incline. This may cause uncontrollable movements.

ATTENTION – When your scooter is in freewheel mode you may feel resistance when maneuvering; this is normal, and prevents damage to the gearbox.

ATTENTION – Please refer to Section V PARTS to locate the freewheel levers on your scooter.

SUGGESTION – If you hear a “clicking” noise when engaging the throttle, but the scooter will not move – turn off the power, engage the freewheel levers, and power back on to continue.

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BRAKES & STOPPING

Coming to a stop in your scooter can simply be done by releasing the throttle. The throttle will automatically return to the center position, and the scooter will come to a stop.

ATTENTION – Quickly moving the throttle in the opposite direction of travel will cause the scooter to come to an abrupt stop, and if held continuously in the opposite direction may cause erratic movements if you are unfamiliar with the controls.

Your scooter is equipped with two types of brake systems:

 Regenerative brakes – when the throttle is returned to the center position, or

stop neutral position, regenerative brakes use electricity to quickly decelerate the vehicle.

 Park brakes – once the scooter comes to a complete stop the park brake

activates automatically locking the drive wheels.

OUTDOOR OPERATION & INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS

While your scooter is purposed for in-home use to assist you in daily living activities; Drive Medical understands there are times you need to operate the scooter outdoors, and has designed it to perform superbly on level outdoor surfaces.

ATTENTION – When operating outdoors avoid uneven terrain, soft surfaces, tall grass, loose gravel, loose sand, fresh water, salt water, edges of streams, lakes or oceans. If you are unsure about a surface, avoid it.

Exposure to inclement weather should always be avoided. If you find yourself caught in inclement weather while operating your scooter, proceed to the closest shelter immediately. Completely dry your scooter before operating, charging, or storing.

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CORRECT APPROACH:

INCORRECT APPROACH:

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C U R B

STEPS, CURBS & FIXED OBSTACLES

Use extreme caution when operating your scooter near curbs, porches, stairs, escalators, drop-offs, unprotected ledges, and raised areas.

WARNING – Never attempt to navigate your scooter over a fixed obstacle taller than the maximum ground clearance. Please refer to Section XII SPECIFICATIONS for this information.

WARNING – Never attempt to navigate your scooter backwards over an obstacle.

WARNING – Never attempt to operate your scooter on steps or escalators.

ATTENTION – Refer to the following guidelines and diagrams when travelling over a fixed obstacle lower than the maximum ground clearance of your scooter:

To maneuver up a fixed obstacle – Approach slowly, and make sure the front of the scooter is perpendicular to the obstacle. Increase the forward speed until the scooter has cleared the obstacle, and then you may reduce the speed or return the throttle to neutral.

To maneuver down a fixed obstacle – Approach slowly, and make sure the front of the scooter is perpendicular to the obstacle. Reduce the forward speed just before the front wheels come in contact with the obstacle, and remain at the reduced speed until scooter has cleared the obstacle, and then you may increase the forward speed.

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III. SAFETY GUIDELINES

TRANSPORTING YOUR SCOOTER

When transporting your scooter by vehicle it should be securely stowed in the back of a van, truck, or trunk of a car. Adjustable parts should be removed or properly secured during transport.

WARNING – Do not sit in your scooter while in a moving vehicle.

POSITIONING BELT (OPTIONAL)

A safety belt may be included with your scooter. Your authorized Drive Medical Provider, assistive technology therapist, or healthcare professional are responsible for determining your requirement for a safety belt to operate your scooter safely. Once determined, securely fasten the safety belt.

WARNING – The safety belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle, or any other transportation device.

TRANSFERS

Always have an attendant present while transferring in and out of your scooter.

ATTENTION – To reduce the possibility of an injury; perform transfers after the following steps are followed:

Safely reduce the distance between your scooter and the object you are transferring onto, ensure your scooter is not in freewheel mode, turn the power off, and flip up or remove the armrests.

WARNING – Position yourself as far back possible before transferring, and never place your weight or downward force on adjustable parts.

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