Mercury m44, M36, M46, m48 owners Manual

The

RANGE OF MERCURY ELECTRIC

SCOOTERS

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PREFACE…………………………………………………………… 3

SAFETY NOTICE…………………………………………………..

2.1 Before driving

2.2 Whilst driving

2.3 Labelling

PARTS INTRODUCTION………………………………………….

3.1 Parts description

OPERATION………………………………………………………..

4.1 Control panel

4.2 How to operate your scooter

4.3 How to set to freewheel mode

DRIVING ON THE ROAD……...………………………………… 12

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

6.1 Charging the battery

6.2 Charger

6.3 Battery

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE……………………………

7.1 Daily checking

7.2 Regular checking record

7.3 Battery, fuse and tyre

7.4 Maintenance

7.5 Storage

7.6 Moving about

7.7 Disassembling the scooter for transportation

7.8 Assembling the scooter

10.

TROUBLE SHOOTING…………………………………………… 24

SPECIFICATION…………………………………………………... 25

WARRANTY………………………………………………………..

10.1 VIN

10.2 Warranty policy

11. ACCESSORIES

OWNER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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 whilst using the

vehicle please read this owner’s manual.

♦ This owner’s manual includes operation instructions for every aspect of the vehicle, assembly

instructions, 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

Improper usage could lead to death or serious injury

) Attention

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

 Suggestion

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

♦ This manual includes a repair and maintenance record chart and warranty. Please keep it in a

safe place or in the scooter.

♦ If someone else uses the scooter make sure that you provide him or her with this owner’s

handbook 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.

The Mercury range of scooters are part of the Wheeltech range, and have been designed and

manufactured to provide a comfortable and secure yet affordable solution for some mobility

requirements.

Wheeltech is a brand of Drive Medical. Drive Medical is an ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified

manufacturer of medical devices, mainly for the mobility sector. Other products in the Drive

Medical range include manual wheelchairs, electrically powered wheelchairs, walking aids,

bathlifts and bathing equipment and many more mobility aids. All Drive Medical medical devices

are CE marked.

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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 this safety notice 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 the pavement, single carriage roads, or pedestrian areas only. Never ride on

motorways or dual carriageways.

♦ Be aware of traffic when crossing or using roads. ♦ Be extremely cautious when driving your scooter on busy streets or in shopping malls. ♦ 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.

♦ The scooter may only be used on the pavement or pedestrian areas at 4mph (6 kph) or less.

Use the 4mph switch to ensure you keep within this limit. The scooter may be used on single carriage roads in the 6/8mph switch speed mode (not applicable to M44)

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

♦ Please turn the speed dial to level 3 for your initial practice. ♦ Be sure someone accompanies you for safety when driving on the roads for the first time. ♦ Only use higher speed setting when you are confident that you can easily operate and control

your scooter.

■ The Mercury 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

♦ The maximum weight that can be carried is 136kg (including occupant and any goods).

Refer to “MAX LOAD WEIGHT” in “9. SPECIFICATION”

♦ The maximum loading weight for basket is 3kg (7lb).

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2. SAFETY NOTICE

2.2 Whilst Driving

■ Please carry out daily inspections. Refer to the section entitled “DAILY CHECKING”

■ Do not move your body out of the vehicle whilst moving

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

■ Do not use your vehicle under the following circumstances:

♦ On roads with heavy traffic or roads that are muddy, gravelly, bumpy, narrow, snowed over,

icy, or canal towpaths not guarded by any fence or hedge. Keep away from places where you might get the wheels 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 Phone and other electrical equipment

♦ Do not use a mobile phone or other wireless communication devices whilst driving. ♦ Always switch off the scooter and remove the ignition key before using a mobile phone.

♦ Do not charge the mobile phone or any other electrical devices from your scooter’s battery.

■ Ramps, incline and drops

♦ Do not drive onto steep ramps greater than the specified gradient. Refer to the section

entitled “CLIMBING ANGLE” in “9. SPECIFICATION“

♦ Always use a low speed setting when ascending or descending a gradient. ♦ Do not drive on roads with large drops or potholes. Refer to the section entitled “MAX.

GROUND CLEARANCE” in “ 9. SPECIFICATION”.

♦ Do not cross water gutters where the width is too big and where there is a risk of getting the

wheels stuck.

♦ Please slow down when driving on roads with inclines. ♦ Do not make sudden turns when driving on gravel roads or ramps.

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2. SAFETY NOTICE

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 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 (over 15°). This will limit the speed to a safe level. Turn the power on again to re-start your scooter.

♦ Maximum User Weight Limit

Refer to section entitled “MAX. LOAD WEIGHT” in “ 9. SPECIFICATION “. 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.

2.3 Labelling

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

WARNING:

Radio Waves may affect scooter control.

Radio wave sources, such as radio stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones, can affect powered motorized

scooter. Following the warning listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or powered scooter movement which could result in

serious injury.

1. Do not turn ON hand-held personal communication devices, such as citizens band (CB) radios and cellular phones, whilst the scooter is turned on.

2. Be aware of near by transmitters, such as radio or TV stations, and try to avoid coming close to them.

3. If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn the powered scooter OFF as soon as it is safe.

4. Be aware that adding accessories or component, or modifying the powered scooter, may make it more susceptible to interference from radio wave

sources. (Note: There is not easy way to evaluate their effect on powered scooters.)

5. Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to the powered scooter manufacturer, and note whether there is a radio wave source

nearby.

WARNING

1 Do not operate the scooter unless the handle bar is in a locked position

1 Do not lean against or pull forward on the handle bar while mounting or

dismounting from the scooter.

Serious harm or injury can occur.

The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for any personal injury or

property damage which may occur as a result of improper use of it’s

products.

NEVER LIFT THE SCOOTER UP BY THE

FRONT OR REAR SHROUD

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3. PARTS INTRODUCTION

3.1 PARTS DESCRIPTION

1. Speed Dial 2. Rear Mirror (not M44) 3. Indicator Lamp (not M44)

4. Charger Socket Cover 5. Basket 6. Tiller

7. Tiller Adjustment Mech 8. Head Lamp (not M44) 9. Head – Rest (not M44)

10. Arm Rest 11. Seat 12. Seat Angle Adjust Bar (not M44)

13. Reflector 14. Rear Light (not M44) 15. Rear Reflector

16. Freewheel Mode Lever 17. Anti-tip wheels

18. Hand brake Lever (M48 only)

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4. OPERATION

4.1 CONTROL PANEL

1. Speed Dial

3 4

2. Horn Button

3. Indicator lamp switch (not M44)

4. Head light / Rear Light Button (not M44)

5. Speed Control Lever

6. Battery Indicator

7. Power Switch

9 9b

8. Hazard switch (M48 only)

9. 4mph limit switch (not M44). (Push left hand side of switch to engage 4mph speed limit, push

right hand side of switch to allow full speed) The full speed setting is for use on roads and private land only. Note that on the M36 and M46 this switch is located underneath the battery gauge as denoted by arrow 9b.

4.2 HOW TO OPERATE YOUR SCOOTER

■ Power switch

Turn the key to power ON or OFF (ON) : Power is turned on (OFF) : Power is turned off

■ Speed Dial

Turn this dial to determine the maximum speed of the scooter. ( 1 = slowest setting, 10 = fastest setting)

■ Forward, Reverse, and Braking

♦ Push the speed control lever forwards with your right thumb and the vehicle will move

forward.

♦ Push the speed control lever forwards with your left thumb and the vehicle will move

backward.

♦ The horn will beep when the vehicle is in reverse. ♦ Release the speed control lever freely while either going forward or reverse, and the

electromagnetic brake in the motor will be activated, and the vehicle will stop.

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4. OPERATION

Indicator Lamp Switch (not M44)

■

♦ The light will flash and buzzer will make a

beeping sound when turning the switch to the left or right.

← :left signal lamp → :Right signal lamp

♦ Return the switch back to the middle, the

indicator will be cancelled.

■ Horn Button

Press the horn button to sound the horn. Release the button to stop the horn.

■ Light Button (not M44)

Push the light button to switch the front and rear lights on. Push the button again to turn the lights off.

■ Braking

Electro-magnetic brake: Release the speed control lever completely, and the electromagnetic brake will be activated automatically, and the scooter will stop.

1 Warning

When on a gradient NEVER set the vehicle to the freewheel mode. The electromagnetic brakes will not be applied. This may result in injury.

■ Seat

♦ The seat can be turned to 45 degrees or 90 degrees. ♦ Push the seat adjustment bar forward and swivel seat. ♦ Release the bar, then continue swiveling the seat until

it locks in position.

♦ To alter the recline angle of the seat, fold the seat then

adjust the screw at the back of the seat using a spanner.

) Attention Return the seat to the forward position before driving. ) Attention 4mph limit switch. Ensure the limit switch is set to the slowest setting when using the scooter on the pavement. It is an offence to travel at more than 4mph on the pavement.

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