KYMCO VIVIO User Manual

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FoldingPoweredWheelchair

UserManual

KYMCOHealthcareLimited

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ......................................... 1

2. NOTICE FOR DRIVING SAFETY ..................... 2

2.1

BEFORE DRIVING ....................................... 2

2.2

WHEN DRIVING ......................................... 3

2.3

LOADING LIMITATION FOR SAFETY .................... 5

2.4

INFORMATION REGARDING ELECTROMAGNETIC SAFETY

............................................................. 6

2.5

DAILY EXAMINATION ................................... 8

3. INTRODUCTION OF COMPONENTS ............... 9

4. OPERATION............................................. 10

4.1

DASHBOARD .......................................... 10

4.2

HOW TO USE KYMCO EWC .......................... 10

4.3

HOW TO USE THE JOYSTICK, HORN, BRAKE, BATTERY

OVERLOAD PROTECTOR, REAR ANTI-TIPPERS, ARM

RESTS AND CONTROLLER .............................. 11

4.4

TURNING ON DRIVING ............................... 14

4.5

DISMANTLING FOR TRANSPORTATION............... 16

4.6

VIVIO TRANSPORTATION & SECURING POINTS ... 18

5. RECHARGING AND BATTERY ...................... 20

5.1

RECHARGING BATTERY ............................... 20

5.2

CHARGER .............................................. 22

5.3

POWER GAUGE ........................................ 22

5.4

BATTERY ............................................... 23

6. TIRE ...................................................... 24

7. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) .. 25

8. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING .... 28

8.1

MAINTENANCE ........................................ 28

8.2

PARKING ............................................... 29

8.3

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 29

9. SPECIFICATION TABLE ............................. 31

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1. Introduction

Dear User:

Thank you for purchasing your new KYMCO
Healthcare VIVIO Powered Wheelchair.
The VIVIO Powerchair is manufactured with
cutting edge technology. Please note that this
product requires routine maintenance to keep its
performance and safety. This manual contains
the key information regarding the correct
operation, maintenance, and adjustment of your
powerchair which are essential for safe and
comfortable use. It is recommended that you
read this manual carefully as inappropriate
handling may lead to injuries or accidental
damage.

※ The descriptions regarding the appearance and
use are helpful for preventing possible accidents.
※ This manual is accompanied with a product
warranty, which should be kept in a safe place.

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2. Notice for Driving Safety

2.1 Before Driving

Before driving users should be familiar with correct usage

and operation, and respect the safety of operation.

● The traffic rules of this Powerchair are the same
as those applied for pedestrians.

Note:
For your safety, please respect the traffic rules fo

r

pedestrians.

This Powered wheelchair is to be used on pathways,

walkways, parks etc but the speed should be limited.

Follow the indicated direction of the road when the

wheelchair proceeds to the end of paths.

The Powerchair should be carefully handled when

traveling through busy roads or business areas.

Do not use the Powerchair if you are under the

influence of alcohol or if you are tired.

We do not recommend the use of your VIVIO

Powerchair in the evening or at night.

Please follow the traffic signs for pedestrians

● Practice Using Your New VIVIO Powerchair

Note:
While becoming familiar with your Powerchair, try

practicing in wide-open areas such as parks and
sports fields. Practice should be started from easy
tasks, for example, acceleration, deceleration,
braking, turning, going backward and going up and
downward slopes (observe safe incline for driving).

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Note:

The speed switch should be turned to the range

specified. At the beginning of practicing, the switch
should be adjusted to "minimum speed".

For your first drive, you should be accompanied by

someone to take care of your safety.

A higher speed can be selected when you feel

confident for safe use of your Powerchair.

● The VIVIO Powerchair is to be used by a single
user only.

Note:

Never carry another person (including children) with

you on your Powerchair.

● Do not carry or drag goods with your Powerchair

※ The maximum load for your Powerchair is 115 kg

(goods included) - see specification table

2.2 When Driving

● Perform daily examinations (refer to 2.5 "daily
examinations" for details)

● Do not move any body part out of the Powerchair

Note:

Moving body parts outside the Powerchair may cause

it to lose balance, which may lead to injuries or even
falling.

Avoid getting clothes trapped in the wheels.

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● When proceeding to an intersection or railroad
crossing

Note:



Before crossing an intersection, please ensure your own
safety, avoid getting the wheel into the rail gaps, and
respect traffic rules!

● Do not use Your VIVIO Powerchair under the

following environments

1. Ensure your own safety by staying away from busy,

muddy, rocky, narrow roads and paths beside canals or
fairways or those without fences or barriers

2. Do not use the Powerchair at night or on rainy, foggy, or

excessively windy days.

3.

Avoid making make S-shape turns or sudden U-turns.

4. Do not take automatic escalators when using this

Powerchair.

● About mobile phones and other electric devices

1. Do not use mobile phones or other radio communication

equipment when using your Powerchair.

2. Do not charge mobile phones or other electric wares

with the battery system.

● Going up or down a slope

1. Do not climb onto precipitous slopes.

2. When driving on reasonable slopes, drive slowly and

turn down the speed switch to a "minimum".

3. Keep speed slow when going downwards on a slope.

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Note:



Never disengage the drive levers or to neutral while
going upward or downward on a slope

To ensure safety, the magnetic brake will cause the

Powerchair to stop when it is used to go downward on a
slope.

To avoid damage of the controller and braking system ,

never turn the power switch off when going downward
on a slope.

2.3 Loading Limitation for Safety

● Maximum loading

See specification table for maximum loading

※ A load exceeding the stated limitation may cause

damage or failure of your Powerchair which can be a

safety concern.

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2.4 Information regarding electromagnetic
safety

1. Do not use personal communication devices such as

mobile phones or stock devices. Turn off the
Powerchair when these electromagnetic sources
transmit.

2. Keep away from electromagnetic waves from TV or

radio broadcasters.

3. To ensure safety, turn off the power when there are

problematic functions or any suspected failure.

4. Unpredictable failure of the Powerchair could happen if

non-original components are used.

5. Contact your approved Kymco dealer in the rare

occasion of malfunction or any abnormal operation.

Note:

 The radio waves from radio / TV broadcasters and

personal mobile communication devices may affect
the normal operation of your Powerchair. Follow all
safety notices to reduce the risk of abnormal
conditions and to maintain the normal operation of
Powerchair.

 To avoid damage to you Powerchair, do not lean on

or pull up the joystick controls.

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Note:

The normal operation of the Powerchair could be

affected by radio waves from radio / TV broadcasters

and personal wireless communication devices. To reduce

the risk of abnormal operation and brake failure, the
following should be respected:

1. Do not use personal wireless communication devices

(e.g. mobile phones) after turning on the power.

2. Avoid using the Powerchair at the source of radio

waves such as radio/TV broadcasters and radio

stations.

3. Turn off the power if it is safe to do so when there is

abnormal operation or brake failure.

4. Do not use non-original components because the

radio wave generated by such components could

cause unpredictable effects to the Powerchair (Note:

it is not possible to determine the effect of radio wave

on powered vehicles).

5. Vehicles experiencing abnormal conditions under

normal operation should be sent to the KYMCO

Healthcare approved Dealer for maintenance.

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2.5 Daily Examination

Examine the following items before driving. Ask for
further examinations from your Dealer or partners

before use if you find any abnormal functioning:

Joystick

※ Is there any loosening?
※ Can it be turned forward, backward, leftward

or right?
※ Does Powerchair move forward when the
joystick is pushed forward?
※ Does the Powerchair move backward when the
joystick is pulled backward?
※ Does the Powerchair stop safely when the

joystick is released?
Speed
switch
button

※ Does it function well and allow adjustment

freely?

Motor

※ Are there abnormal motor sounds?

※ Does the motor drive smoothly?

Power
gauge

※ Does the power gauge light up when the

power is turned on?

※Is there sufficient battery power for your

journey?
Horn ※ Does the horn work correctly?

Seat ※ Is the seat well-locked and secure?

Tire

※ Are there any breakages or other damage to

the tires?

※ Check the depth of the tread patterns
Other ※ Are there abnormal sounds?

Note:

Visit your KYMCO Healthcare approved Dealer for
examinations and maintenance if you spot any problem.
They are qualified to check your Powerchair.