Tomberlin VANISH Operator's Manual

VANISH

TM

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Electric 4x4

Low-Speed Vehicle

(LSV)

WARNING

• THE TOMBERLIN VANISH IS EQUIPPED TO OPERATE AT A
TOP SPEED OF 25 MPH (40KPH) AND IS INTENDED FOR
USE AS A LOW-SPEED-VEHICLE.
NEVER OPERATE THE VEHICLE ON ANY ROAD PUBLIC
OR PRIVATE WITH A POSTED SPEED LIMIT ABOVE
35 MPH.

WARNING

WHEN OPERATING VEHICLE ON PUBLIC ROADS

THIS VEHICLE OFFERS MUCH LESS CRASH

PROTECTION THAN A REGULAR CAR, VAN, OR
TRUCK. THIS MEANS A HIGHER RISK OF INJURY OR
DEATH IN COLLISIONS, EVEN AT LOW SPEEDS. THE

HIGHER THE SPEED OF THE TRAFFIC AROUND YOU,

THE HIGHER THE RISK OF INJURY.

To reduce these risks:

• Obey all trafc regulations.

• Avoid roads with regular trafc, even if the speed limit is low.

• Whenever possible, stay on roads and lanes limited to low
speed vehicles.

• Wear your safety belts at all times.

• Avoid operating vehicle at night, because your vehicle may be
hard for others to see.

• To reduce the chance of the vehicle tipping over, reduce
speed when turning and maneuvering thru curves and hills.

• Never drink and drive. Not only is drinking and driving unsafe,
but doing so may violate state and local laws.

WARNING

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS OR EMITS CHEMICALS OR
SUBSTANCES THAT HAVE BEEN DETERMINED BY THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH
DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

FOREWORD

Thank you for choosing the VANISH. Your satisfaction with
your new vehicle is important to all of us at Tomberlin. This
user manual was prepared with the comfort and safety of the
occupants in mind. It provides all the details necessary to safely
operate and maintain your vehicle. Carefully read the manual
before operating your VANISH.

If you have any questions regarding your VANISH, contact your
local TOMBERLIN dealer for assistance. Please take the time
to review this Operator’s Manual and abide by all safety and
operation warnings before allowing you or anyone to operate
your VANISH.

CONTENTS

• WELCOME 9

• VIN

10

• SPECIFICATIONS

1 1

• SAFETY / WARNING DECALS

14

• POTENTIAL HAZARDS

25

• GENERAL OPERATOR SAFETY

35

• FEATURES AND CONTROLS

57

• PRE-OPERATING INSPECTION

75

• OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

77

• DRIVING CONDITIONS

85

• CHARGING THE VANISH / BATTERIES

95

• MAINTENANCE

105

• STORAGE AND CLEANING

132

• WARRANTY

135

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WELCOME

Welcome to our worldwide family of Tomberlin owners. We
proudly produce an exciting line of utility and recreational
products.

Low Speed Vehicles (LSV)

•
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)•
Neighborhood vehicles•
Scooters•

We believe Tomberlin sets a standard of excellence for all
on-road, utility and recreational vehicles manufactured in
the world today. Many years of experience have gone into
the engineering, design, and development of your Tomberlin
vehicle. For safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle, be
sure to follow the instructions and recommendations in this
owner’s manual.

Your manual contains instructions for minor maintenance, but
major repairs should be performed only by a factory certied
technician. Your Tomberlin dealer knows your vehicle best and
is interested in your total satisfaction. Be sure to return to your
dealership for all of your service needs during, and after, the
warranty period.

Familiarizing yourself with the Operator’s Manual and warnings
will help avoid possible personal injury and property loss.

We hope that you will consider this manual an indispensable
part of the vehicle. The information contained in this document
is subject to change without notice. Tomberlin reserves the right
to make design changes to vehicles without obligation to make
these changes on units previously sold.

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VIN

Record your vehicle’s identication numbers and key number
in the spaces provided. Remove the spare key and store it in
a safe place. A key can be duplicated only by ordering a key
blank (using your key number) and mating it with one of your
existing keys. The key switch must be replaced if all keys are
lost.

Vehicle Model
Number

VANISH 4x4 LSV 2010

Frame VIN

Motor Serial
Number

Key Number

Frame VIN is located on panel to left of brake pedal and •
also stamped into the vehicle frame to the upper left of the
front right side tire.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Key Features

Street Legal LSV

Yes, Meets or Exceeds
FMVSS500 LSV Standards

Windshield

Included, AS-4 Meets FMVSS
500 With Machined Aluminum
Clamps

Mirrors Drivers and Passengers Side

Lighting

Dual 35 Watt Headlights, Tail
Lights, Brake Lights, Turn
Signals, Hazard Flasher
Lights, Front, Rear & Side
Reectors

Instrumentation

Speedometer, Program
Mode, ScoutMode, F-N-R
Switch, Battery Life Indicator

Multi-Mode Switch

3 Modes:

• Low
(100% Torque, 15 mph)

• Max Range
(50% Torque, 15 mph)

• High Speed
(80% Torque, 25 mph)

Scout Mode Speed Control

Yes, 3 mph & 6 mph Max
Controlled Speed When

Engaged At Will
Leg Restraints Side Web Leg Restraints
Auxillary Power 12 Volt Accessory Outlet

Battery Watering System

Standard: Battery Filling

Systems With Fill Tank

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Tomberlin VANISH LSV

Dimensions

Weight: With Batteries 1550 lb (704.5 kg.)
Wheelbase 72.8 in. (185.0 cm)

Length / Width / Height

107.5” x 57.8” x 75.5” With
Canopy Top
(273 cm / 147 cm / 192 cm)

Ground Clearance

10.5” (26.6 cm) Under Foot
Platform

Load Capacity

Bed Box Dimension

35” x 36.75” x 8”

(88.9 cm x 93.3 cm x 20.3 cm)
Bed Box Capacity 500 lb. (226.8 kg.)
Total Payload Capacity

(Occupants & Cargo)

1000 lbs (454.5 kg)

Hitch Towing Rating 1,500 lb (681.8 kg.)
Cargo Containment System Molded in Bed Load Dividers
Hitch / Type 2” Receiver
Seating Bench Seat (2 Occupants)

Storage

Glove Box &

Front Trunk Storage

Performance

Motor Type

Single 48-Volt, High-Efciency,

AC-Induction Motor

HP

Kollmorgen TSP 112/4-130

24 hp Peak
Controller Kollmorgen 350 amp

Batteries

8 - 6 Volt Lead Acid in 1 - 48

Volt Pack

(Sized for Optional AGM)

Charger

Delta Q, Automatic, Onboard,

120 Volt Input Current

Charger Time

8 - 12 Hours (dependent on

depth of discharge)

Total Battery Capacity

251 ah per US Battery 145XC =

12.048 kwh
Top Speed 25 mph (40.2 km/h)
Range (in Max Range Mode on

Level, Hard Ground)

50+ Miles (will vary based on
driving conditions)

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Drivetrain

Transmission

High/ Low / Neutral Gear Box
with Transfer Case

Drive System

On-Demand 4x4 / 2WD; Front
limited-slip differential gear

Final Drive

Shaft Drive with Low Noise
Gears

Brake Systems

Front Brake Dual Hydraulic Discs
Rear Brake Dual hydraulic Discs
Motor Braking System Re-Generative Braking

Parking Brake

Hand-Actuated; Independent
System, Dual Mechanical Rear
Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension

Independent Double Wishbone

6.2” Travel (15.7 cm)

Rear Suspension

Independent Double
Wishbone, IRS; 9.5” Travel
(24.1 cm)

Front Tires

25 × 8-12” Off Road Kenda
578F

Rear Tires

25 × 10-12” Off-Road Kenda

579
Wheels Stamped Steel
Tire Pressure Front: 10 psi Rear: 14 psi

Rear Tires

25 × 10-12” Off-Road Kenda

579
Wheels Stamped Steel
Tire Pressure Front: 10 psi Rear: 14 psi

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SAFETY / WARNING DECALS

The VANISH is an on and off-road vehicle. Familiarize yourself
with all laws and regulations concerning the operation of this
vehicle in your area. The following signal words, labels, and
symbols appear throughout this manual and on your vehicle.
Your safety is involved when these words and symbols are
used. Become familiar with their meanings before reading the
manual.

SAFETY ICONS

It is required to read the Owner’s manual completely before
operating the vehicle or attempting repair work. Any violations
of instructions in the manual may lead to property loss, serious
injury, or even death.
Pay special attention to important statements with the words
such as “Danger, Warning, Caution”

A DANGER indicates an extremely hazardous situation *

which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.

A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if *

not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.

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A CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not *
avoided, may result in minor, moderate injury or property
damage.

SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS

Safety decals have been placed on the vehicle for your
protection. Read and follow the instructions of the labels
on the vehicle carefully. If any of the labels depicted in this
manual differ from the labels on your vehicle, always read and
follow the instructions of the labels on the vehicle. If any of the
operation/warning decals are damaged, defaced, destroyed, or
illegible it is important that they be replaced with new decals.
Please contact the manufacturer or your dealer to obtain new
decals.

Read, understand, and follow all of the instructions and *
safety precautions in this manual and on all product labels.

Failure to follow the safety precautions could result in

*
serious injury or death.

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Warning Concerning Modications

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Tire pressure/cargo box capacity warning

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Battery maintenance and extension cord warnings on

inner rear fender.

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Transmission and 4WD/2WD warnings

on dashboard

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Rollover warning decal on passenger side panel

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PRECAUTIONS

The VANISH is designed and manufactured as a Low-Speed­Vehicle (LSV).

Always operate your VANISH in compliance with your •
state and local vehicle regulations including registration,
titling, insurance, seat belt usage, and operator’s
licensing.

Only licensed drivers 16 years or older are to drive and

•
operate the VANISH.

Obey all trafc laws.

•
Always fasten your seat belts.•
Never ride alone. Always drive within the sight of •

another rider.
Always drive your VANISH while sitting down. Keep

•
both hands on the steering wheel and keep both feet on
the oor boards.

Don’t ride your VANISH over railroad tracks. Your

•
VANISH makes noise that will keep you from hearing
cars, trucks or trains that may be coming towards you.

Learn where there are lakes, rivers, ponds and ditches

•
in your driving area and stay away from them.

Never ride on frozen water. The ice could cause an

•
accident resulting in severe injury or death. All ice can
be dangerous.

Always be alert and pay attention to where you are

•
driving. Pay attention to other drivers and be even
more careful around them because you don’t know what
they’re going to do.

Never follow another vehicle too closely. Always allow

•
plenty of time and space to stop your VANISH.

Safety warning signs may appear shocking at rst

•
glance. Safety warnings are there to remind you to
avoid serious accidents and personal injury.

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POTENTIAL HAZARDS

POTENTIAL HAZARD

Operating this VANISH without proper instruction.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

The risk of an accident with severe injury or death is greatly
increased if the operator does know not how to operate the
VANISH properly in different situations and on different types of
terrain.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Educate yourself using this manual and learn the terrain on
which you intend to ride.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

Carrying a passenger in the cargo bed, unless in factory
authorized seating at designated speeds.

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WHAT CAN HAPPEN

A passenger riding in the cargo bed could be ejected from the
vehicle unexpectedly or may contact moving components, both
of which can result in severe injury or death.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Never allow passengers to ride in the cargo bed, unless in
factory authorized seating, at designated speeds.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

Operating this VANISH in rough terrain without wearing an
approved helmet, eye protection and protective clothing.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Operating without an Approved helmet increases your chances
of severe head injury or death in event of an accident.
Operating without eye protection can result in severe injury in
event of an accident.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Always wear an approved helmet that ts properly when
operating in rough terrain. You should also wear eye protection
(goggles or face shield), gloves, long-sleeved shirt or jacket,
and long pants.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

Operating this VANISH after consumption of alcohol or drugs.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Could seriously affect your judgment.•

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Could cause you to react more slowly.•
Could affect your balance and perception.•
Could cause an accident resulting in severe injury or •

death.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

NEVER consume alcohol or drugs before or while driving the
VANISH or any other vehicle.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

Operating this VANISH at excessive speeds.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Increases your chances of losing control of the VANISH, which
can cause an accident, resulting in severe injury or death.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Always travel at a proper speed for the terrain, visibility,
operating conditions, and your experience.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

Attempting wheelies, jumps and other stunts.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Increases the chance of rolling the vehicle and/or causing an
accident resulting in severe injury or death.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Never attempt stunts, such as wheelies or jumps.

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POTENTIAL HAZARD

Failure to inspect the VANISH before operating. Failure to
properly maintain the VANISH.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Increased possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Could cause an accident resulting in severe injury or death.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Always inspect your VANISH each time you use it to make
sure the VANISH is in safe operating condition. Always follow
the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules
described in the Owner’s Manual.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

Failure to use extra care when operating this VANISH on
unfamiliar terrain.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

You can come upon hidden rocks, bumps, or holes, without
enough time to react. This could result in the VANISH rolling
or driver losing control of the vehicle and causing an accident
resulting in severe injury or death.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar
terrain. Always be alert to changing conditions when operating
the VANISH.

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POTENTIAL HAZARD

Failure to use extra care when operating on excessively rough,
slippery or loose terrain.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Could cause damage to terrain, loss of vehicle control, rolling
the vehicle, or causing an accident resulting in severe injury or
death.

HOW TO AVOID HAZARD

Do not operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose •
terrain until you have learned and practiced the skills
necessary to control the VANISH on such terrain.

Always be especially cautious on rough terrain.

•

POTENTIAL HAZARD

Turning improperly.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Driver could lose control of the VANISH, rolling the vehicle or
causing an accident resulting in severe injury or death.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Always follow proper procedures for turning.•
Practice turning at low speeds before attempting to turn •

at faster speeds.
Do not turn at excessive speed.

•

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POTENTIAL HAZARD

Climbing hills improperly.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Could cause loss of control, cause VANISH to overturn, or
cause an accident resulting in severe injury or death.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills.•
Always check the terrain carefully before you start up •

any hill.
Never climb hills with excessively slippery or loose

•
surfaces.

Never depress the accelerator suddenly. The VANISH

•
could ip over backwards.

Never go over the top of any hill at high speed. An

•
obstacle, sharp drop, or another vehicle or person could
be on the other side of the hill.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

Going down a hill improperly.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Could cause loss of control or cause VANISH to overturn
causing an accident resulting in severe injury or death.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Always follow proper procedures for going down hills as •
described in the Owner’s Manual.

Always check the terrain carefully before you start down

•
any hill. Never go down a hill at high speed.