Drive Medical VENTURA420CS User Manual

VENTURA SCOOTER

VENTURA 4 VENTURA 3

OWNER’S MANUAL

Rev.2.02.15.13

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION ……..…………………………………… 2

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

2.1 Before driving

2.2 While driving

2.3 Labeling

2.4 EMI

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

Parts description

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

4.1 Control panel

4.2 How to operate your scooter

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

5.1 Charging the battery

5.2 Battery

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

6.1 Inspection

6.2 Regular checking record

6.3 Battery, fuse and tire

6.4 Storage

6.5 Moving about

TROUBLE SHOOTING AND SPECIFICATION…………….……………… 18

WARRANTY…………………………………………………………………..... 19

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1. PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION

Please carefully read this owner’s manual before using the vehicle. Improper use of the vehicle could result in harm, injury or traffic accidents. Therefore for maximum pleasure while using the vehicle please read this owner’s manual. ♦ This owner’s manual includes operation instructions for every aspect of the vehicle, as well as

instructions for how to deal with possible accidents.

♦ The symbols used in this manual are explained below:

Read especially the notes marked with these symbols:

1 Warning

) Attention

 Suggestion

♦ 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 them with the instruction manual 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.

Improper usage could result in serious injury or death

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

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

 Suggestion

To maximize your batteries efficiency and service life, please fully recharge your new battery before its first time use.

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2. SAFETY NOTICE

2.1 BEFORE DRIVING

The user needs to be familiar with the usage and operation of this vehicle before driving. Therefore, please always keep the following safety notices in mind.

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

For your safety, please therefore follow the rules that apply to pedestrians.

♦ Ride on pavement, sidewalks or pedestrian areas only. Never ride on roads or highways. ♦ 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 cautious when driving your scooter in busy areas or in shopping malls.

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

♦ Please turn the speed dial to low speed position for your initial practice. ♦ Be sure someone accompanies you for safety when driving on the pavement 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

♦ As the maximum weight can be carried please refer to “MAX USER WEIGHT” in Section 7

SPECIFICATIONS

♦ Maximum loading weight for basket is 6.5 lbs.

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2. SAFETY NOTICE

2.2 WHILE DRIVING

■ Please carry out regular inspections. Refer to Section 6 INSEPCTION AND MAINTENANCE

■ Do not exit the vehicle while the vehicle is moving.

♦ Such action may cause you to lose your balance and risk injury from falling. ♦ Pay attention that your clothes do not tangle in the wheels.

■ Do not use your vehicle under the circumstances below.

♦ In areas with heavy traf fic or areas that are muddy, gravel, bumpy , narrow, snow covered, icy or in areas

with drop offs not protected by fences or protective guardrails. Keep away from areas where the wheels may become 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 mobile phones 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. Should this occur , simply switch your scooter of f 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 Section 7 SPECIFICATIONS

♦ Always use a low speed setting when ascending or descending a gradient. ♦ Do not drive in areas with large drops or potholes. ♦ Please slow down when driving in areas with inclines. ♦ Do not make sudden turns when driving on gravel or ramps. ♦ Always lean forward when climbing a steep gradient.

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2. SAFETY NOTICE

■ Starting and Driving

1. Make sure the seat is installed properly.

2. Make sure the tiller has been secured properly.

3. Fold down the armrests so you can rest your arms on them.

4. Turn the power switch to “ON”. If necessary, turn on the headlights.

5. Check battery indicator to see whether there is enough power for your journey. If you have any

doubt about the remaining power, please recharge the batteries before departure.

6. Set the speed dial to a position you feel safe and comfortable with.

7. Check the forward/reverse speed lever works correctly.

8. Make sure the electromagnetic brake works correctly.

9. Make sure it is safe around you before you drive. Engage the 4 mph switch if you are driving on

pavement.

1 WARNING !

♦ Do not set in the 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 electromagnetic brake system will

activate while you are driving down a steep gradient. This will limit the speed to a safe level. T urn the power on again to re-start your scooter.

♦ Maximum User Weight Limit

Refer to section entitled “MAX. USER WEIGHT” in Section 7 SPECIFICATIONS. Overloading past the weight limit may lead to damage of your scooter or cause it to malfunction and will endanger your safety. The warranty does not cover this type of damage.

) Attention

1. Do not push both RH & LH sides of the speed control lever simultaneously. This might leave you unable to control your scooter.

2. Do not turn the power switch to OFF while driving as this will lead to an emergency stop and possible risk of accident and injury.

3. Do not set to the highest speeds while driving indoors.

4. Do not adjust the speed dial while driving, a sudden change in speed may cause danger to you and others, and may cause damage to your scooter.

5. Do not place magnetic devices near the area of the operation handle as this could affect the safe operation of your scooter.

6. Be careful while driving in crowded areas.

7. While reversing the vehicle, be aware of people or objects behind you.

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2. SAFETY NOTICE

▓ Stopping

1. Release the speed control lever completely. The vehicle will naturally brake and stop.

2. Turn the power switch to (OFF). Then pull out the key.

▓ Driving on the pavement

♦ Ensure the speed limit switch is set to the slowest setting when using the scooter on pavement. ♦ This will limit the scooter to a maximum safe speed. ♦ The limit switch can be set to the fastest setting for use on pavement.

2.3 LABELING

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

1. CE LABEL …………………………………………………………

2. WARNING EMI LABEL…………………………………………

3. WARNING EMERGENCY FREEWHEEL

DEVICE LABEL……………………………………. ………..…..

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