Excel Entice User Manual

EXCEL

EXCEL

EXCEL

EXCEL

EXCEL

User Manual

Excel Entice

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USER MANUAL

1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................. 2

1.1 IMPORTANT SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL ............................................................................................................................................... 2

1.2 USE OF THE SCOOTER ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2

2. GENERAL SAFETY NOTES ..................................................................................................................................................... 2

2.1 GENERAL SAFETY NOTES .................................................................................................................................................................. 2

2.2 SAFETY INFORMATION ON ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ................................................................................................................ 3

2.3 SAFETY INFORMATION ON DRIVING AND FREEWHEEL MODE .................................................................................................................. 3

3. THE MOST IMPORTANT PARTS ........................................................................................................................................... 4

4. DRIVING .............................................................................................................................................................................. 4

4.1 BEFORE DRIVING FOR THE FIRST TIME ................................................................................................................................................. 4

4.2 TAKING OBSTACLES ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4

4.3 DRIVING UP AND DOWN GRADIENTS ................................................................................................................................................... 5

4.4 PARKING AND STAND STILL ............................................................................................................................................................... 5

5. PUSHING THE SCOOTER BY HAND ....................................................................................................................................... 5

5.1 DISENGAGING MOTORS ................................................................................................................................................................... 6

6. THE CONTROL PANEL .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

6.1 CONTROL PANEL LAYOUT ................................................................................................................................................................. 6

6.2 DRIVING THE SCOOTER .................................................................................................................................................................... 7

6.3 DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLE SHOOTING.............................................................................................................................................. 7

7. ADJUSTMENT OPTIONS....................................................................................................................................................... 9

7.1 THE ENTICE CHAIR ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9

7.2 ADJUSTING THE SEAT ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9

7.3 ADJUSTING THE WIDTH OF THE ARMRESTS ......................................................................................................................................... 10

7.4 RELEASING THE SEAT SO THAT IT MAY ROTATED AND/OR REMOVED ........................................................................................................ 10

8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .......................................................................................................................................................... 11

8.1 ELECTRONICS PROTECTION SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................................. 11

8.2 BATTERIES .................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

8.2.2 CHARGING THE BATTERIES ........................................................................................................................................................... 12

9. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................... 13

10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 14

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1. Introduction

Dear user,

Welcome ‘aboard’ of your new Entice scooter!

We wish to thank you for letting us improve your freedom and independence. This model has been designed with
your practical needs in mind. It is equipped with modern high tech electronics and special features for a more
comfortable ride. Its safety and performance will provide you with years of excellent service and pleasure!

It is from the utmost importance to read this manual very well before using the Excel Entice scooter. The manual
contains important information concerning the use and small maintenance of the Entice .
Safe use of the Entice is a following issue. This manual should be stored very well. It contains information that
might come in handy later!

1.1 Important symbols in this manual

 Note: This symbol indicates hints and suggestions which should help make operating the product

easier and point out special functions.

 Warning: This symbol warns you of danger!

Follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product!

 Requirements: This symbol indicates a list of the different tools and other requirements you will

need to do certain maintenance work.

1.2 Use of the scooter

The intended use of the Excel Entice is for people of all ages, who have trouble with walking far distances or
walking for a longer time. The Entice is an outdoor use scooter. The seat can be adjusted by the user. The seat
height can also be adjusted to lower leg length. The seat is able to turn and the flip backward armrests can be used
for an easy transfer.

2. General safety notes

2.1 General safety notes

 Warning:

Van Os Medical B.V. can not be held responsible for unsafe situations, accidents or damages, if requirements and
warnings are not being followed.

- Follow the instructions of this manual

- Do not drive while under the influence of alcohol or medicine.

- Make sure your switch the power system off whenever you get in or out your scooter.

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- Be aware that there are only the motor brakes to stop your scooter. When the motors are disengaged,

these brakes are automatically deactivated. For this reason, freewheel operation is only recommended on
flat surfaces, never on gradients. Never leave your vehicle on a gradient with its motors disengaged. Always
re-engage the motors immediately after pushing the vehicle.

- Danger of injury if the On/Off Button is pressed while the vehicle is in motion, due to it coming to an

abrupt, sharp stop!

- If you have to brake in an emergency, simply release the drive lever, which will bring you to a halt! Only

switch the vehicle off while in motion as a last resort!

- Never sit in the scooter while transported in another vehicle!

- Do not exceed the maximum permissible load (see technical specifications)!

- When maintaining, servicing or lifting any part of your scooter, take into account the weight of the

individual components, especially of the batteries! Be sure at all times to adopt the correct lifting posture
and ask for assistance if necessary!

- Always use the seatbelt of the scooter.

- Make sure that no injury is incurred by moving parts of the scooter. Make sure that the wheels and other

spare parts are fixed.

- Do not connect any electric devices to your vehicle that are not expressly certified by Excel® for this

purpose! Have all electrical installations done by your authorized Excel® Dealer!

- Only use original Excel® spare parts, which have been approved for use with this vehicle!

2.2 Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference

This electric vehicle was successfully tested in accordance with international standards as to its
compliance with Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Regulations. However, electromagnetic fields,
such as those generated by radio and television transmitters, and cellular phones, can influence
the functions of electric vehicles. Also, the electronics used in our vehicles can generate a low level
of electromagnetic interference, which however will remain within the tolerance permitted by law.
For these reasons we ask you to please observe the following precautions.
However,
such as those generated by radio and television transmitters, and cellular phones, can influence
the functions of electric vehicles.
For these reasons we ask you to please observe the following precautions:

To use the Entice close to electromagnetic fields we advise you to switch of the power system. Devices who send
electromagnetic fields are telephones, a cellular Phone. Also, the electronics used in our vehicles can generate a
low level of electromagnetic interference, which however will remain within the tolerance permitted by law. Is it
possible that there will be a unmeant event such as a department store alarm going off.

2.3 Safety Information on Driving and Freewheel Mode

 Warning:

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Only ever negotiate gradients of up to the maximum defined in the Technical Specifications and only with
the backrest in an upright position, and the seat lifter in the lowest position (if installed)!

-

Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2/3 of the top speed! Avoid abrupt braking or accelerating on
gradients!

-

If at all possible, avoid driving on slippery surfaces (such as snow, gravel, ice etc.) where there is a danger
of you losing control over the vehicle, especially on a gradient! If driving on such a surface is inevitable,
then always drive slowly and with the utmost caution!

-

Never attempt to overcome an obstacle when on an uphill or downhill gradient!

-

Never attempt to drive up or down a flight of steps!

- Always approach obstacles straight on! Ensure that the front wheels and rear wheels move over the

obstacle in one stroke, do not stop halfway! Do not exceed the maximum obstacle height (see Technical
Specifications)!

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- Avoid shifting your centre of gravity as well as abrupt changes of direction when the vehicle is in motion!

- Never use the vehicle to transport more than one person!

- Do not exceed the maximum permissible load!

- When loading the vehicle, always distribute the weight evenly! Always try to keep the centre of gravity of

the vehicle in the middle, and as close to the ground as possible!

- Note that the vehicle will brakes or accelerate if you change the Driving Speed while it is in motion!

- Drive through narrow passages in the lowest Driving Speed and with due caution!

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3. The most important parts

1: De-clutching lever
2: Release lever for swiveling and removing seat (under the seat on

the right)

3: Release lever for seat sliding rail adjustment (under the seat on the

right in the front).
4: Key switch (ON/OFF)
5: Primary Charging Socket
6: Throttle
7: Control panel
8: Lever for adjusting the angle of the steering column

4. Driving

4.1 Before driving for the first time

Before you take your first trip, you should familiarize yourself well with the operation of the vehicle
and with all operating elements. Take your time to test all functions and driving modes.

 Note:

Always use your seatbelt.

When sitting comfortably your drive the safest.

Before each trip, make sure that:

- You are within easy reach of all operating elements.

- The battery charge is sufficient for the distance intended to be covered.

- The seatbelt is in perfect order.

4.2 Taking Obstacles

Your Entice can overcome obstacles and kerbs of up to 8 cm.

 Warning:

- Never approach obstacles at an angle!

- Put your backrest into an upright position before climbing an obstacle

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Driving up over an obstacle

- Approach the kerb or obstacle slowly head-

on. Shortly before the front wheels touch
the obstacle, increase the speed and
reduce only after the rear wheels have also
climbed the obstacle.

Driving down off of an obstacle

- Approach the kerb or obstacle slowly head-

on. Before the front wheels touch the
obstacle, reduce speed and keep it until
also the rear wheels have come down off of
the obstacle.

Correct
Incorrect

4.3 Driving up and down gradients

The Entice can safely climb the following gradients:

- 4-Wheel Version (up to 136 kg payload):12°

- 3-Wheel Version (up to 120 kg payload):12°

- 3-Wheel Version (up to 136 kg payload):10°

 Warning:

- Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2/3 of the top speed!

- Always return the backrest of your seat to an upright position before ascending slopes! We recommend that

you lean the backrest slightly to the rear before descending slopes!

- Never attempt to ascend or descend a slope on slippery surfaces or where there is a danger of skidding

(such as wet pavement, ice etc)!

- Avoid trying to get out of the vehicle on an incline or a gradient!

- Always drive straight in the direction the road or path you are on goes, rather than attempting to zigzag!

- Never attempt to turn around on an incline or a slope!

4.4 Parking and stand still

When parking your vehicle or if your vehicle is stationary for a prolonged period, switch the vehicle's power system
off (key switch).

5. Pushing the scooter by hand

The motors of the scooter are equipped with automatic brakes, preventing the scooter from rolling away out of
control when the power supply is switched off. When pushing the scooter, the magnetic brakes must be disengaged.

Attention! Switch of the power system Zet het contact af, dit maakt het duwen van de scooter makkelijker.