KYMCO Super 8 ForU Operating Manual
OPERATING
MANUAL
Super 8 ForU
Introduction
With the Super 8 ForU , you have now purchased a product which
has been manufactured in accordance with the newest technical
capabilities and based on the highest operating comfort.
We have placed great value on the simplest possible operation and
long service life in both construction and material selection.
A large variety of useful access ories rounds off our range in additio n
to the ForU scooter.
This Operating Manual assumes that the suitability of the user
for scooter usage has been discussed with a doctor, therapist
and/or dealer before operation.
The operating manual wi ll help you get to know the function of our
ForU scooter and, in addition, describ es
• operation
• care and maintenance
• repair
The manual has been drawn up using information available at the time
of printing with regard to construction and oper ation of the scoo ter.
We reserve the right to make changes due to technical improvements.
If you have any other questions about this scooter please contact
your retailer or supplier .
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Contents
1.0 Saf ety instruc tions ................................................................……………….8
1.1
Symbols used . .............................. ...................... ................ ......... 8
1.2
Inten ded use ...................................... .......................................... 8
1.3
Genera l Inform ation ......................................................... ............ 9
1.4
Safety when driving .................................................................... 10
1.5
Safety during transport, assembly and maintenance .................... 11
1.6
Safety when handling batteries ................................................... 12
1.7
Safety - information about electronics. ......................................... 12
V ersions ............................................................................................ .13
2.0
Extent of del ivery ............................................................................. .13
3.0
Comp on en ts ........................................ ............................................. . 1 4
4.0
4.1 The Midi XMB scooter ................................................................. 14
4. 2 The dashboard - displays and controls ....... ............................... 14
5.0
Brief i nstruct ions ............................................................................. . 1 5
5.1 Driving ....... ......................... ......................... .........…15
5.2 T ransp orting the scooter… .............................. ..............................1 7
6.0
Setting up the scooter…....................................................................... 1 9
6.1
Adjusting the seat height ........................................................... 19
6.2
Adjusting the seat position ......................................................... 2 1
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.3 Adjusting the tiller angle ............................................................. 23
7.0 Information about safe driving ........................................... 2 4
7.1
Driving up inclines and down slopes .......................................... 2 5
7.2
Overcoming obstacles ............................................................... 26
7. 2. 1 Driving Information – Overcoming kerbs .......................27
7.3
Overload protection - motor protection ....................................... 28
7.4
Battery charging state = driving rang e .... .............................. ...... 2 9
7.4.1
7.4.2
7.4.3
8.0 Driving ........................................................................... 31
8.1
Getting on and off ...................................................................... 31
Adjusting the distance between seat and tiller ................ 21
Adjusting the armrest width ............................................ 21
Adjusting the armrest height ........................................... 22
Battery charging state .................................................... 29
Driv ing ran ge ..................................... ............................. 3 0
Overdischarge protection - battery protection .................. 30
8.2
Turning t he seat ......................................................................... 33
8.3
Switching on ......... ...................................................33
8.3.1 Operation indicator and fault display ...............................33
8.5
Adjusting the speed ................................................................... 3 4
8.6
Before drivi ng ............................................................................ 34
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8.7
Driving ....................................................................................... 3 5
8.8
Using the motor brake ................................................................ 35
8.9
Using the horn ........................................................................... 36
8.10 Switching off / parking .............................................. 36
9.0
Pushing .......................................................................... 37
10.0
Attachi ng the shop ping basket .......................................................37
Chargi ng the ba tterie s .....................................................................38
11.0
11. 1Char gin g the ba tter ies .................................................... ............3 9
11.1.1Charging the batteries in via the tiller
............................................39
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11.1.2 LED information at battery charger during charging ........40
11. 2After ch arging ............................................................................ 4 0
Things to know ................................................................................ 4 1
12.0
12. 1 The battery charger - functioning principle . .................................4 1
12.2 The Batteries ............................................................................. 41
12.2.1 What are batteries for cyclic use? ..................................42
122.2 When do the batteries achieve their maximum
perf orman ce? .................................................................. 42
12.2.3 How do I make sure the batteries ach ieve their
best service life? ............................................................ 42
12. 3 Anti tipping wheels ..................................................................... 4 2
12. 4 Wheels and tyres ....................................................................... 4 2
12. 5 The drive unit ............................................................................. 43
12. 6 The worki ng princi ple ................................................................. 4 3
12. 7 The control unit .......................................................................... 44
12. 8 The auto switch-off .................................................................... 4 4
12.9 Brakes ..............................................................44
12.10 Driver´s licence ...................................................................... 4 5
12.11 Insurance ................................................................................45
12. 12 Approval for road traffic use ....................................................4 5
T ransporting the scooter .................................................................. 46
13.0
13.1 Transport information ........................................ ......................... 46
13.2 T ransporting the complete scooter ............................................. 46
13.3 Preparation for transport - separating components ..................... 46
13.3.1 Working step summary ...................................................47
13.3. 2 Removing the seat ..........................................................47
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13.3.3 Removing the batteries .............................................47
13.3.4 Folding the tiller down ..................................................... 48
13.3.5 Disengaging the drive unit from the chassis .................... 48
Cleaning ........................................................................................... ..49
Maint ena nc e and I ns pec tio n ........................................................... ..50
15. 1 Daily maintenance before start of journey .................................. .50
15. 3 Annual inspection - inspection timetable ..................................... 51
T rou bles hooti ng ........................................ ............................... ......... 54
16.1 Before troubleshooting ................................................................ 54
16.2 Troubleshooting ............................................. ...............................55
16.3 Operation indicator blink codes ................................................... 57
16.3.1 Blink list ..................................................................... 57
Repairs .................................. ............................................................ 58
17.1 Information about safety at work ................................................ 58
17.2 Tools .......................................................................................... 58
17.3 Wheels - removal and replacement……………………................. 59
17. 5 Replacing the tyre ...................................................................... 62
17.6 Fuses ........................................................................................ 63
17.7 Batteries .................................................................................... 64
17.7 .1 Disposal of used or damaged bat t eries ..........................64
17.7.2 Refitting battery cables ......................................64
1 8.0 Tem po ra ry st or age ............................ ............................. .................. 66
Appendix .......................................................................................... 67
19.1 Specifications ....................................................... ..................... 68
19.1.1 General data ..................................................................68
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19. 2 T orque f or fixing screws ............................................................. 69
19. 3 Disposing of the scooter ............................................................ 6 9
War ranty i nfo rmati on ............................ ........................... ................ 6 9
20.0
Work shop use only....................................... ................ 70
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1.0
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Safety instructions
Safety information
1.1
1.2
Symbols used
This instruction manual contains the following symbols which are used
to highlight special hazards in dealing with the product or information for
simplifying the handling.
Caution!
This symbol identifies safety information which notifies you of
hazards when dealing with the product.
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You will also find information about dealing with the product
under this symbol.
Intended use
The KYMCO Healthcare scooter is constructed for use both indoors
(Suggest general use - indoors )and outdoors .
It is intended to increase the mobility of persons who are both
physically and mentally capable of assessing any driving situations
correctly and reacting correspondingly to them at any time.
The Super 8 models are classified as an “invalid carriage” for use
indoors, on pavement s, footpaths, pedestrian zones and areas free
from motor traffic.
They must not be driv en on public roads with the exception of crossing
or when no pavements are available.
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Safety information
1.3
General Information
Read the entire operati ng manual thoroughly before using the
Super 8 ForU!
Ensure that:
• the operating manual is read by all people who drive, care for and
service the scooter.
• all persons who drive, care for, service or repair the scooter hav e
access to the operating manual at any tim e.
Any damages resulting from nonobservance of this operating manual are
excluded from the guarantee.
Risk ofaccidents!
• Do NOT
through consumption of
• Only
• Only
any breakdowns occur
• If
and secure
is
• It
could
immediatel
• Observe
nly use accessories and
• O
KYM CO He althcare UK Limited.
• The scooter
Do
•
use
the scooter if your driving capability is impaired
medicine
use
the scooter for its correct intended use.
use
the scooter
it against unauthorized use.
imperative that
influence the function and safety of the scooter
y
.
maximum loading
is only
not
carry
out
when
, stop using the scooter immediately
you always
spare parts authorized by
authorized for transport of one person.
any
seat adjustments while driving.
or alcohol.
it is in perfect working order .
rectify any faults which
= see Specifications
Tipping hazard!
• Do not adjust the seat if the scooter is standing on an incline.
Do
not
lean
out
over
•
bac
krest to the
the armrest to the sides or over the
rear
.
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Safety information
1.4
Safety when driving
Risk of accidents!
•
Check
correct functioning of the brakes before e very journey.
Check
•
• Always
•
•
• Only
• Only
• Don´t
the tyre
use
the seat belts
Do
not switch the scooter off while driving.
Do
not
drive up or down
obstacles
Observe
and ramps
adjusted to
on
gradients or up and down ramps.
maximum climb angle
drive
through restricted widths, around bends, inclin es
with
drive up or down inclines
ver
drive
too
Tipping hazard!
• Do not carry out any seat adjustments while driving.
• Only drive over obstacles and up kerbstones at the lowest point
and at right angles.
• A void sudden change s of direction and speed.
• Avoid steep gradients where there i s a danger of skidding
(ice, snow , wet surfaces etc.).
• Avoid loose surf a ces whose characteristi cs you are not ab le to
assess (woodlands, turf, beaches, gravel etc.)
• Always drive straight up and down gradients - do not drive in
zigzags.
• Do not turn around on inclines.
• Do not drive down steps.
• Do not drive backwards down gradients, stairs or kerbstones, or
over obstacles.
air pressure regular
when
driving.
gradients which are too steep, over
= see Specifications
reduced
tical.
close
suitable speed.
when the backrest has been
to
open
waters.
ly.
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Safety information
b
o
c
o
Danger due to unintentional movement!
• Always turn the scooter off using the keyswit ch if you:
-
want to get on or off
-
intend to stop for
-
are
putting the scooter away.
1.5 Safety during transport, assembly and maintenance
If the scooter is transported in the vehicle when fully
assembled:
- no persons may sit on the scooter during loading!
- no persons may sit on the scooter during transport!
Clamping and crushing hazard!
Increased hazards due to clamping or crushing resu lt due to the
high component weight (such as batteries) during preparation
for transport and maintenance work.
long periods
• Always
• Always try to get
sto
• Only
with the tools required.
• Only
carry
wing par
carry
carry
out
any work
help
from a second person, especially when
ts for tr
anspor
out
any work described
out
work using
to be done with great care.
t.
if you are used to working
suitable tools.
Injury hazard due to improper assembly!
• Ensure that
correctly assembled.
• After
correctly.
Accident hazarddueto incorrectly
• If bolted connections
that these
•
Do
not
• If bolted connections
washers when reassemb
all
components in the Scooter have been
assembly, check
are replaced when
replace
self-locking nuts with normal nuts.
that all locking de vice s are hol ding
lted
have
self-locking nuts, ensure
reassembling.
have
lock washers, check loc k
ling and replace if necessary .
nnections!
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Safety information
1.6
Safety when handling batteries
Fire hazard!
• Do not
charging
• Only
cover
batteries.
use
the battery
the battery
charger
charger
Risk of accidents!
• Only
use
the
original
your dealer replace your
• Let
use
• Only
“Specifications”.
• Observe
manu
• Batter
batteries as detailed in the chapter entitled
warning
facturer .
ies are e
battery charger (included in delivery ).
battery .
information given by the battery
xtremely
hea
vy.
Burn hazard due to damaged batteries!
Batteries discharging acid can lead to seri ous burns.
•
Do
not touch
rubber
• If
acid should
immediately with plenty of
acid should come in
• If
immediately with lots of
• Always
immediatel
damaged
gloves!
contact
change any
y
.
batteries with your bare hands. Use
your
skin, wash the affected area
w
contact with your eyes, rinse them out
w
ater and visit a doctor.
clothing soiled with battery acid
and ventilation slot while
in well-ventilated areas.
ater and contact a doctor.
1.7
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Safety - information about electronics
Accident hazard due to failures!
Radio, tele vision, radio transmissi on devices and mobil e phones
produce electromagnetic fields. These can negatively influence
the scooter electronics functions.
•
Do
not
drive close
(transmitter masts).
• Switch the scooter off if
to strong
you
radio
or television transmitters
are using your mobile phone.
Interference caused to other devices!
The scooter produces an electromagnetic field which can
negatively affect functioning of electrical devices such as
medicinal devices, radio receivers or mobile telephones within
the vicinity.
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ersions
2.0
3.0 Extent
ersions
of
delivery
fter receiving your ForU scooter,
please check the following:
• that the delivery is complete in
accordance with the list below
• the delivery condition using the
inspection plan (chapter 14.2)
If any faults are apparent or
components are missing, please
contact your supplier or dealer.
The following item s areincludedin
delivery in addition to the scooter:
1. Shopping basket
2. Two vehicle keys for switching
the on/off
3. Battery charger
4. Operating Manual
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4.0 Components
Components
4.1
Shopping baske
Indicators and
position light
Steering wheel
The ForU scooter
Dashboardwithcontrols
Tiller
4.2 The dashboard - displays and controls
Operation indicator
(fault display)
Battery charge
display
Seat unit with
head and armrests
Indicators and
position light
nti tipper
Speed contoller
Indicator
switch
Drive lever
(reverse)
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Charging
socket
Horn
H/ L speed
switch
Key switch
Headlight
switch
Drive lever
(forward)
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5.0
Brie
The following brief i nstructions shoul d enable people to quic kl y get used
to operating the scooter after a long period of non-use and to refresh
existing knowledge of operation.
It is imperative that y ou follow the instructions given in the main
manual!
instructions
5.1 Driving the scooter
NOTE
Before starting driving, adjust the seat height, the
backrest and the armrests to a comfortable position.
Your specialist dealer woul d be v ery glad to help.
1.)
urn the seat to the outside.
2.) Get in - turn the seat in the
direction of travel
3.)Switchonthescoote
ON
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4.) Check the battery
charging state
5.) Set the maximum speed
Red-reserve
Yellow-medium
Green-full
= lowest possible driving
speed (approx. 4mph)
= highest possible driving
speed (approx. 6mph)
6.) Driving
Operate the drive lever slowly until the required speed has been reached
The drive le
speed variably right up to maximum
Standstill
(brake engaged)
Re
er position controlsthe
driving speed.
1
erse
Fo
Standstill
(brake engaged)
wards
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7.) Braking = release drive
lever (1)
(1)
8.) Ho
n 9.)position ligh
(8) (9)
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5.2
ransporting the scooter
Dismantling the scooter (stages 1 to 9)
1.) Remo
3.) Remove the l ighting cable
e the sea
2.)Remo
4.) Remove the battery plug
and front connector
ingtherear panelling
emove the battery belts and
5.)
batteries
6.) Fold the tiller down
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7.) Unlock the drive uni
9.)Remove the chassis
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8.)Tilt the drive unit awa
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Reassembling thescoote
(Stages 9 to 1)
The scoote
1. Chas sis
2. Batteries
2. Drive unit
3. Rear panelling
4. Seat unit
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djusting
the seat height
6.0
6.1
up
the
Setting
The following passage describ es how to set up your scooter in order to
ensure that you ha ve a comfortable and saf e driv e .
scooter
Adjusting the seat height
NOTE!
The seat must be removed from the
seat height. You should try to get help from a second person if
possible or contact y our dealer .
Removing the seat:
Tilt the backrest forwards.
Lift the seat whil epullingtheseat
lock (a) out of the seat support (1).
scooter in order to adjust th
Removing
(1)
he sea
(a)
Adjusting the seatheight:
Remove the clamping bolt (1)
and hold bolt.(2)
Out of the seat support (3).
1xRing spanner, size 12mm
1x Hexagon bolt.
Remo
bolt and hold bolt
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ingthe clamping
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A
In order to avoid danger
when driving. Please
adjust the height of seat,
and then confirm if the
seat’s bolt is at the right
position, otherwise, the
seat would be shaked.
The seat height (h) is adjust edusingthe
five holes (1-4) in the seat support.
Pull the seat support (4) out as far as
the required height until the correct
hole (1-4) appears in the se at tube
hole (5).
Push the clamping bolts (6) into the seat
tube from the front.
djusting
the seat height
h
4 holes
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the seat height
Inserting the seat:
Pull the seat lock (a) and guide the seat
into the seat support (1) from above.
Let go off the seat lock and engage
the rotational adjus tment by turning the
seat a little one way then the other.
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If after inserting the seat it is
not possible to turn the seat or
to pull the seatlock, the seat is
not properly locked.
Inserting theseat
(a)
(1)
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djusting
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the seat
6.2 Adjusting the seat position
6.2.1
Adjusting the distance between seat and
tiller
Pull the locking lever (1) upwards and move
the seat forwards or backwards to the
required distance.
Let go of locking lev er and engage t he
locking mechanism by pushing the seat
slightly forwards and backwards.
Accident hazard due to
non-engaged seat!
• Ensure that the seat is
6.2.2
engaged
pushing
and
Adjusting the armrestwidth
Loosen both clamping screws (2).
Pull both armrests (3) simultaneously
to the required width.
Secure the armrests by tightening
the clamping screws.
after adjustment by
the seat slightly forwards
then backwards.
properly
Mo
ing the seat
(1)
djusting the armrest
width
(3)
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CAUTION!
• Do not
out than the
maximum
pull
armrest width.
the armrests further
marking (a)
for
(2)
(a)
A
djusting
r
the seat
6.3 Adjusting the tiller angle
Always adjust the tiller so that you can
reach all displays and controls easily at any
time. The tiller can be variably adjusted.
Turn and loose the locking lever(1)
Pull the tiller for backwards into the
required position .
Tighten the locking lever .
Ensure that the tiller is engaged
properly by moving slightly forwards
and backwards.
Accident hazard due to
non-engaged tiller!
• Ensure that the tiller is
engaged
pushing
then backwards.
after adjustment by
it slightly forwards and
adjusting the tille
properly
(1)
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7.0
Information
about safe
driving
Always carry out the safety information described in
chapter 1.4 “Safety when driving“!
Driving is very simple and after a few practice sessions you will
Find it very easy.
The following information should help you to drivesafely through traffic:
•
alwa
s match your speed to the driving situation in which you find
yourself.
always reduce the speed when you are driving through:
•
- unclear areas
- narrow gaps
- tight curves
- inclines
- ramps
take a trial run with your scooter
•
or in a closed-off area.
•
always steer the
•
always keep your feet in the foot area while driving .
scooter using both hands on the handlebars.
in an area with no pedest rians,
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