Mobility Works Shopper 3, Shopper 4 User Manual

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Shopper 3 & 4 Scooter

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Stopper 3 & 4 Scooter
NE Shopper OWNER'S MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PREFACE ……………………………………………………………………………………

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

2.1 Before Driving

2.2 Whilst Driving

2.3 Label

2.4 Electromagnetic Interference

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

4. OPERATION …………………………………………………………………………………

4.1 Control Panel

4.2 How to Operate Your Scooter

5. DRIVING ON THE ROAD………………………………………………………………….

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

6.1 Charging the Battery

6.2 Charger

6.3 Battery

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

7.1 Daily Checking

7.2 Regular Checking Record

7.3 Battery, Fuse and Tire

7.4 Maintenance

7.5 Storage

7.6 Moving About

7.7 Disassembling the Scooter for Transportation

7.8 Assembling the Scooter

8. TROUBLESHOOTING…………………………………………………………………….

9. SPECIFICATION……………………………………………………………………………

10.WARRANTY…………. ……………………………………………………………………

11. ABOUT MEDICARE TECHNOLOGY……………….…………………………………

12. APPENDIX: SHROUD INSTALLATION………………………………………………

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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. To ensure that you get the most from your scooter, please read
this owner’s manual before using.

 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 incidents.

 The symbols used in this manual are explained overleaf:

Warning
Improper use could result in serious injury. Not Designed for Road Use.

Attention

Improper use could lead to injury and/or damage to your scooter

Suggestion

Follow these instructions to keep your vehicle in good working order

 This manual includes a repair and maintenance record chart and warranty information. Please keep

it in a safe place or with 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 Shopper range of scooters are part of the Mobility Works range, and have been designed and
manufactured to provide a comfortable and secure yet affordable solution for some mobility
requirements. They are manoeuravble and are suitable for indoor and some limited outdoor applications.
There is a 3-wheel and 4-wheel model available in Red or Blue. Both models can be folded and disabled,
and feature a rotating seat.

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2. SAFETY NOTICE

IC MOBILITY SCOOTE

2.1 BEFORE DRIVING

The user needs to be familiar with the use and operation of this vehicle before driving. Therefore, please
follow the recommendations in this safety notice.

 The same traffic rules apply to the user of this vehicle as apply to pedestrians.
 For your safety, please follow and adhere to the same traffic laws as pedestrians.
 Ride on the pavement and pedestrian areas only. Never ride on roadways, motorways or dual

carriageways. Only use roads to cross to the other side of the pavement.

 Be aware of traffic when crossing or using roads.
 Be extremely cautious when driving your scooter in busy areas 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.

 Practice operating your vehicle

Before using the scooter in busy or potentially dangerous areas, familiarize yourself with the operation
of your scooter. 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, and gradients.
Please turn the speed dial to the minimum value for your initial practice.

 Be sure someone accompanies you for safety when driving for the first time.
 Only use higher speed settings when you are confident that you can easily operate & 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

■ The maximum weight that can be carried is 110kg (including occupant and any goods). Refer to

“MAX LOAD WEIGHT” in “9. SPECIFICATION”

 Maximum loading weight for basket is 3kg (7lb).

2.2 WHILST DRIVING

■ Do not use your vehicle under the circumstances below.

On surfaces that are muddy, gravelly, bumpy, narrow, snowed over, icy, or towpaths very near to canals
which 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).

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■ About Mobile Phones 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.

■ 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, but remains undisturbed for a period of thirty
minutes it will automatically turn off. Should this occur, simply switch your scooter off and back on
and it will be ready to use once again.

■ Ramps, gradients and drops

 Always use a low speed setting when ascending or descending a gradient.
 Do not drive on roads with large drops or potholes. The ground clearance of the scooter is

44mm (1¾”).

 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 gradients.
 Do not make sudden turns when driving on gravel roads or gradients.
 Always lean forward when climbing a steep gradient.
 Do not travel on gradients exceeding those stated on the diagram below:

WARNING

 Do not set in freewheel mode when driving on a gradient.。
 Always re-engage the freewheel device into drive mode 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 (over 10°). This will limit the speed to a safe
level. Turn the power on again to re-start your scooter.

 The Maximum User Weight Limit is 110kg

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.

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2.3 LABELLING

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

Mercury Prism Electric Scooter Page 6 of 28 Owner’s Handbook (Part Code: Z40949)

This section of the manual will provide the user with basic information that describes the problems with
EMI, known sources of EMI, protective measures either to lessen the possibility or exposure or to
minimize the degree of exposure, and suggested action should unexpected or erratic movement occur.

Attention: It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of
electromagnetic interference on your Shopper scooter.

2.4.1 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) FROM RADIO
WAVE SOURCES

Powered scooters may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is interfering
electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio
(HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and mobile phones. The interference (from radio wave sources)
can cause the powered scooter to release its brakes, move by itself, or move in unintended directions. It
can also permanently damage the powered scooter’s control system. The intensity of the interfering EM
energy can be measured in volts per metre (V/m). Each powered scooter can resist EMI up to a certain
intensity. This is called its “immunity level”. The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection.
At this time, current technology is capable of achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level, which would
provide useful protection from the more common sources of radiated EMI. This powered scooter model
as shipped, with no further modification, has an immunity level of 20 V/m without any accessories.

There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment.
Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid. Others are not apparent and exposure is

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unavoidable.
However, we believe that by following the warning listed below, your risk to EMI will be minimized.
The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types:

1. Hand-held portable transceivers (transmitter-receivers with the antenna mounted directly on the
transmitting unit). Examples include: citizens band (CB) radios, “walkie talkies”, security, fire, and
police transceivers, mobile telephones and other personal communication devices.

Attention:

Some mobile telephones and similar devices transmit signals while they are ON, even when not being
used.

2. Medium-range mobile transceivers, such as those used in police cars, fire trucks, ambulances and
taxis. These usually have the antenna mounted on the outside of the vehicle

3. Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as commercial broadcast transmitters (radio and TV
broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM) radios.

Attention: Other types of hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/FM
radios, TV sets, CD player, and cassette players, and small appliances, such as electric shavers and
hair dryers, so far as we know, are not likely to cause EMI problems to your scooter.

Mercury Prism Electric Scooter Page 7 of 28 Owner’s Handbook (Part Code: Z40949)

2.4.2 POWERED SCOOTER ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
(EMI)

Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna
(source), the EM fields from hand-held radio wave sources (transceivers) are of special concern. It is
possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the control system of the
scooter while using these devices. This can affect powered scooter movement and braking. Therefore,
the warnings listed below are recommended to prevent possible interference with the control system of
the powered scooter.

2.4.3 WARNINGS

Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from sources such as radio and TV stations, amateur radio (HAM)
transmitters, two-way radios, and mobile phones can affect powered scooters. Following the warnings
listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or powered scooter movement which
could result in serious injury.

1. Do not operate hand-held transceivers-receivers, such as citizens band (CB) radios, or turn ON
personal communication devices, such as mobile phones, while the powered scooter is turned ON;

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

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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 components, or modifying the powered scooter , may make it
more susceptible to EMI ( Note: There is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity
of the powered scooter ).

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

2.4.4 IMPORTANT FORMATION

1. 20 Volts per Metre (V/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI (the

higher the level, the greater the protection);

2. This product has an immunity level of 20 V/m without any accessories connected to it.