Shoprider TE-FS4 Owner's Manual
mobility scooter owner’s manual
shoprider te-Fs4
shoprider new zealand
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Contents
Introduction page 1
How to use this manual page 2
General warnings page 3 - 7
EMC (EMI) warnings page 8 - 9
Features
page 10
Safety warnings & user guidance page 11 - 14
Tiller control functions page 15 - 16
Operating your scooter
page 17 - 19
Guidance for safe operation & use
page 20 - 22
Folding Your Scooter page 23
Batteries & charging page 24 - 28
Routine maintenance page 29
Specications page30
Troubleshooting page 31
Introduction
Thank you for choosing a Shoprider scooter.
Before using your scooter please read this manual carefully. It will
provide you with all the information you will require, however, if you have
any queries about the use, maintenance or safety of your scooter please
contact your supplier.
This scooter is designed for comfort, safety and durability and has been
exhaustively researched and tested by our experts.
It is intended for the use of people of all ages who may have difculty
walking distances or for periods of time. It is ideal for indoor and outdoor
use and suitable for users up to 91kg (200lbs) in weight. Please see
specications. Differing user weights can cause performance variation.
The scooter is designed to be driven on footpaths and to cross roads and
therefore should not be driven through mud, water, snow, sand, loose
gravel or any other unsound surfaces.
Electro Magnetic elds, such as those emitted by shop alarms may be
disturbed by use of the Scooter. The function of the scooter may also be
disturbed by Electro Magnetic elds emitted by shop alarms.
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We at Shoprider want you to get the best out of your scooter.
This Owner’s Manual will familiarise you with the scooter and its features.
It contains guidance on everyday usage and general care in addition to
information on the high quality standards which we adhere to.
Your scooter will reach you in excellent condition having been personally
inspected before leaving our premises. By following the guidelines for
maintenance on page 29 your scooter will maintain its rst class condition
and give you years of complete reliability and satisfaction.
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How to use this manual
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WARNINGS
DO NOT OPERATE THE SCOOTER BEFORE READING AND
UNDERSTANDING THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT ABOUT THE MEANING OF THESE
INSTRUCTIONS, OR ANY OF THE CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS,
PLEASE CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER
OR RELEVANT TECHNICAL PERSONNEL.
FAILURE TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE SCOOTER OPERATION MAY
RESULT IN AN UNEXPECTED RESPONSE FROM THE EQUIPMENT
WHICH CAN IN TURN LEAD TO POSSIBLE INJURY OR DAMAGE.
NOTES
Warning and Caution notices used in this manual, apply to hazards and
unsafe practices that could result in personal injury or damage to property.
WARNING
It is the responsibility of the individual user and their healthcare advisor
qualied in making such choices, to decide which scooter is suitable for the
user’s intended purpose.
With regards to restraints, seat positioning straps, posture correction or
other positional aids and accessories, it is the obligation of the qualied
healthcare professional in conjunction with the dealer to ensure the
suitability of such equipment for the safe operation of the scooter.
Serious injury can occur in the event of a fall from a mobility scooter.
We DO NOT RECOMMEND that a scooter user is transported in any type
of vehicle when seated in the scooter.
It is the opinion of Shoprider that users of mobility scooters
should be transferred into the appropriate vehicle seating system and use
should be made of the restraints available to the auto industry.
We DO NOT RECOMMEND any mobility scooter tie-down system at this
time.
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GENERAL WARNINGS
PERSONAL & OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
Drive proles should only be adjusted by healthcare professionals and
approved agents/dealers, who are totally conversant with the process.
They must also fully understand the user’s capabilities and the user’s ability
to operate the scooter safely.
Incorrect settings may cause injury or damage to the user, bystanders, the
scooter and/or nearby property.
To determine personal mobility limitations, practice combinations of
bending, reaching, mount and dismount techniques, whilst in the presence
of a healthcare professional. Practice the above techniques BEFORE
actively using the scooter.
For users with balance problems, practice the above techniques with the
aid of an assistant, in the presence of a healthcare professional.
DO NOT attempt to pick up objects that cause you to shift your weight in
the seat or require you to bend excessively in any direction. Such action
may result in the scooter tipping over or in injury to the person or both.
DO NOT use an escalator to move the mobility scooter between oors as
serious bodily injury could arise from such actions.
DO NOT drive on the road, dual carriageways or motorways.
DO NOT drive up, down or across inclines that have water, ice, oil or
any other slippery substance on the surface. Failure to note the above
conditions could cause loss of control.
DO NOT attempt to drive over kerbs or obstacles, (accept in accordance
with kerb climbing instructions where applicable). Disregarding this warning
could cause the mobility scooter to tip resulting in possible bodily harm.
DO NOT make sharp turns in forward or reverse at high speeds.
DO NOT lift the mobility scooter by it’s Tiller, Seat, Body Panels or by any
detachable assemblies. Always disassemble the scooter into it’s stowable
parts and then lift each assembly one at a time.
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PERSONAL & OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
DO NOT operate the mobility scooter without rst checking that it is safe to
do so. Always be aware of your surroundings.
DO NOT attempt to use your mobility scooter without rst checking that all
wiring harnesses are connected and all detachable parts/assemblies are
correctly aligned and rmly xed in place.
DO NOT use your mobility scooter without the anti-tipper wheels attached.
DO NOT attempt to t parts, accessories or adapters that are not authorised
by Shoprider.
DO NOT mount or dismount your mobility scooter without rst switching the
scooter OFF. This will ensure that the power is off and the scooter cannot
move unexpectedly.
DO NOT leave the power switch turned on whilst the scooter is unattended.
Children or inexperienced people may attempt to drive your scooter which
may result in damage or personal injury.
DO NOT connect any medical device, such as a ventilator, life support
machine etc. to the scooters electrical system. Failure of the equipment
may result from such connections.
DO NOT operate your mobility scooter whilst under the inuence of alcohol,
drugs or prescription medication that may impair judgement.
DO NOT operate your mobility scooter if you feel acutely unwell.
DO NOT operate your mobility scooter if your vision is seriously impaired.
If you have any doubts about health problems affecting your ability
to operate the mobility scooter safely, please consult your healthcare
professional.
Shoprider specically disclaims responsibility to all personal
injury and property damage that may occur during use which
does not comply with the relevant national or local statutes.
GENERAL WARNINGS
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PERSONAL & OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
DO NOT stand on any of the body panels, only the footboard.
DO NOT stand on the scooter seat.
DO NOT attempt to transfer into or out of the scooter seat without rst
checking that it is LOCKED into position. Attempting unsafe transfers can
result in bodily injury and/or damage.
DO NOT drive your scooter if the seat is not LOCKED in position.
DO NOT operate the scooter without ensuring that the Tiller is properly
adjusted and secured. After making any adjustment to the Tiller position
you must check that the Tiller is locked and secured into position BEFORE
driving. To check, gently push and pull the Tiller to make sure it is secured.
An unsecured Tiller could result in damage and/or bodily injury.
DO NOT attempt to climb, ascend, or descend ramps greater than
6
degrees, or transverse slopes with a gradient greater than 6 degrees.
When negotiating ramps or inclines, if the throttle lever is released a roll
back will occur.
In FORWARD motion the scooter will ROLLBACK approximately 30cms.
(1ft), before the brake engages.
In REVERSE motion the scooter will ROLLBACK approximately 90cms.
(3ft), before the brake engages.
GENERAL WARNINGS
GENERAL WARNINGS
PERSONAL & OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
Check that all electrical connections are secure before using your scooter.
DO NOT under any circumstances, disconnect, cut, extend or otherwise
modify ANY of the wiring harnesses installed within or connected to your
mobility scooter.
DO NOT under any circumstances, disconnect, cut, extend or otherwise
modify ANY of the wiring harnesses installed within or connected to your
mobility scooter battery charger.
It is important that your mobility scooter battery charger is connected to a
properly installed electrical socket with an earthed outlet.
Failure to comply with the above requirements could result in a
possible SHOCK HAZARD.
DO NOT use any batteries that are not DEEP CYCLE GEL, AGM or
SEALED LEAD-ACID type. Other types of batteries are NOT SUITABLE.
Please read battery/battery charger information before installation.
DO NOT operate your mobility scooter during an electrical storm.
DO NOT leave your mobility scooter in a rain storm of any kind.
DO NOT use your mobility scooter in a shower or leave it in a damp
bathroom or sauna.
DO NOT leave your mobility scooter in a damp area for any length of time.
DO NOT Jet wash, hose down, or use an automated car-wash on your
mobility scooter.
Direct exposure to rain, sea spray or moisture could cause the mobility
scooter to malfunction electrically and mechanically and may cause rusting.
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CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS
INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF
ELECTRO MAGNETIC CONTAMINATION, (EMC) ON YOUR
MOBILITY SCOOTER. SOMETIMES THIS EFFECT IS ALSO
KNOWN AS ELECTRO MAGNETIC INTERFERENCE, (EMI).
EMC, (EMI), FROM RADIO-WAVE SOURCES.
Mobility scooters may be susceptible to EMC, which is interference from
electromagnetic energy, (EM), emitted from sources such as radio stations,
TV stations, amateur (HAM) radio transmitters, two way radios and mobile
phones. The interference, (from radio sources), can cause the mobility
scooter to release it’s brakes, move by itself, or move in an unintended
way. Permanent damage can also be done to the mobility scooters control
system.
The intensity of the interfering EM energy can be measured in volts per
meter, (V/m.).
Each mobility scooter can resist EMC up to a certain intensity.
This is known as the scooters “immunity level”.
The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection.
Current technology offers useful protection of at least 20 V/m. which
provides protection from the more common sources of radiated EMC.
There are a number of relatively strong electromagnetic elds present in
the everyday environment. Most of these sources are obvious and easy to
avoid, others are not so obvious and can be unavoidable.
By following the warnings listed, your risk of exposure to EMC will be
minimised.
EMC sources can be broadly classied into three types;
1.
Hand-held portable transceivers, (transmitter-receivers with on-board
antenna). Examples are W
alkie-Talkie, CB Radio, security, emergency
services, Mobile phones. Note that some cellular phones can transmit
signals while they are switched on but not being used.
2. Medium range mobile transmitters such as those used on emergency
services vehicles, taxis etc.
These usually have antennas mounted on
the outside of the vehicle.
EMC (EMI) WARNINGS
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