VMW V8 User Manual

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USERS MANUAL

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CONTENTS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTION

! General

Always use a seat belt, and keep your feet on the

scooter all the time.

Never operate the scooter while you are under the

influence of alcohol.

Never use electronic radio transmitters such as

walkie-talkies, or cellular phones.

Make sure that there are no obstacles behind you

while reversing your scooter.

Do not make a sharp turn or a sudden stop while

riding your scooter.

Do not ride your scooter in traffic.

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Do not attempt to climb curbs greater than

limitation show on Technical Specification

Do not leave your hands and legs off the scooter

when driving.

Do not ride your scooter during snow in order to

avoid accident on slippery road.

Do not allow unsupervised children to play near

this equipment while the batteries are charging.

! Warning – Don’t operate your scooter for the first time without completely reading and

understanding this user manual.

1. Don’t operate scooter on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it may be difficult for

traffic to see you when you are seated on the scooter. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules.

Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with extreme cautions.

2. To prevent injury to yourself or others, always ensure that the power is switched off when

getting on or off of the scooter.

3. Always check that the drive wheels are engaged (drive mode) before driving. Do not switch off

the power when the scooter is still moving forward. This will bring the chair to an extremely

abrupt stop.

4. Do not use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading

and understanding these instructions. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or

instructions, contact a healthcare professional, the dealers or technical supports before

attempting to use this equipment, otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

5. There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the scooter user will

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need to practice operating the scooter in the presence of a trained attendant. A trained attendant

can be defined as a family member or care professional especially trained in assisting a scooter

user in various daily living activities. Consult with your physician if you are taking any

medication that may affect your ability to operate your scooter safely.

6. Do not attempt to lift or move a power scooter by any of its removable parts including the

armrests, seats or shrouds. Personal injury and damage to the power chair may result.

7. Never try to use your scooter beyond its limitations as described in this manual.

8. Please do not sit on your scooter while it is in a moving vehicle.

9. Keep your hands away from the wheels (tires) while driving scooters. Be aware that loose

fitting clothing can become caught in the drive tires.

10. Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed medication or if you have any certain

physical limitations. Some medications and limitations may impair your ability to operate

scooters in a safe manner.

11. Be aware when the drive mode is unlocked or locked.

12. Don’t remove anti-tipper if there is any-tipper equipped with the scooter.

13. Contact with tools can cause electrical shock and do not connect an extension cord to the

AC/DC converter or the battery charger.

14. Do not attempt to lift or move your scooter by any of its removal parts, such as the armrests,

seats, or shroud.

15. When climbing an incline, don’t drive at an angle up the face of the incline. Drive your scooter

straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or a fall.

16. Don’t climb a slope steeper than the scooter’s limitation.

17. Don’t attempt to have your scooter proceed backward down any step, curb or other obstacle.

This may cause the scooter to fall or tip.

18. Always reduce your speed and maintain a stable center of gravity when cornering sharply.

Don’t corner sharply when driving scooters at higher speeds.

19. Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist conditions and on icy or slippery surfaces may have an

adverse affect on the electrical system.

20. Never sit on your scooter when it is being used in connection with any type of lift or elevation

product. Your scooter is not designed with such use in mind and any damage or injury incurred

from such use is not the responsibility of VMW.

! Modifications

Vita Mobility Werks has designed and engineered power scooters to provide maximum utility.

However, under no circumstances should you modify, add, remove, or disable any part or function

of your power scooter. Personal injury and damage to the power chair may result.

1. Do not modify your power scooter in any way not authorized by VMW. Do not use accessories

if they have not been tested or approved for VMW products.

2. Get to know the feel of your power scooter and its capabilities. VMW recommends that you

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perform a safety check before each use to make sure your scooter operates safely.

! Inspections prior to using your power scooter:

1. If equipped with pneumatic tires, please check for proper tire inflations.

2. Please check all electrical connections and make sure they are tight and not corroded.

3. Please check all harness connections and make sure they are secured properly.

4. Please check the brakes.

! Weight limitation.

1. Please refer to the specifications table for weight capacity information. Power scooter is rated

for a maximum weight capacity.

2. Stay within the specified weight capacity for your scooter. Exceeding the weight capacity voids

your warranty. VMW will not be held responsible for injuries or property damage resulting

from failure to observe weight limitations.

3. Don’t carry passengers on scooters. Carrying passengers on scooter may affect the center of

gravity, resulting in a tip or a fall.

! Tire inflation

1. If your scooter is equipped with pneumatic tires, it is necessary to check the air pressure at

least one time a week.

2. Proper inflation pressures will prolong the life your tires and ensure the smooth operation

while riding.

3. Do not under-inflate or over-inflate your tires. It is critically important that 30-25 psi (2-2.4bar)

tire pressure be maintained in pneumatic tires at all times.

4. Inflating your tires from an unregulated air source could over-inflate them, resulting in a burs

tire.

! Temperature

1. Some of the parts of the power scooter are susceptible to change in temperature. The controller

can only operate in temperature that ranges between -25 ~ 50.

2. At extreme low temperatures, the batteries may freeze, and your power scooter may not be

able to operate. In extreme high temperatures, it may operate at slower speeds due to a safety

feature of the controller that prevents damage to the motors and other electrical components.

ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI)

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Following the warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or

powered scooter movement that could result in serious injury:

1. Do#not#turn#on#hand+held#personal#communication#devices#such#as#citizens#band#(CB)#radios#and#

cellular#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.#

3. If#unintended#movement#or#bra ke #releas e#occ urs ,#turn#th e#po w ere d#sc oote r#off#as#soo n#as #it#is#

safe.#

4. Be#aware#that#adding#accessories#or#components,#or#modifying#the#powered#scooter,#may#make#it#

more#susceptible#to#interference#from#radio#wave#sources#(Note:#It#is#difficult#to#evaluate#the#

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#radio#wave#source#nearby.#

TURN OFF YOUR POWERED SCOOTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WHEN EXPERIENCING

THE FOLLOWING:

" Unintentional scooter movements " Unintended or uncontrollable direction. " Unexpected brake release

The FDA has written to the manufacturers of power scooters asking them to test new products to be

sure they provide a reasonable degree of immunity against EMI. The FDA requires that a powered

wheelchair should have an immunity level at least 20 V/m, which provides a reasonable degree of

protection against more common sources of EMI. The higher the immunity level the greater the

protection. Your powered scooter has an immunity level of 20 V/m that should protect against

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common sources of EMI. Warning: The scooter itself can disturb the performance of the

electromagnetic fields such as emitted by alarm systems of shops

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL

WEIGHT CAPACITY

400 lbs

SEAT: TYPE/SIZE

20" A2

DRIVE WHEEL

13"x4" V8X 14” X 6.5”

FRONT CASTER (WHEEL)

13"x4"

REAR CASTER (ANTI-TIPPER)

None

MAX SPEED

8MPH

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

12V 50Ah x 2pcs or 12V 62Ah x

2pcs(Optional)

BATTERY RANGE

22 miles/28 miles

CHARGER TYPE

5Amp,Off Board120/240 Volt,50/60Hz

CONTROLLER TYPE

S-Drive 120 Amp

MOTOR TYPE

700W 4-POLE MOTOR

WEIGHT: W/ BATTERY

238 lbs

WEIGHT: W/O BATTERY

176 lbs

TURNING RADIUS

45.6"

SUSPENSION

FULL

LENGTH

62”

WIDTH

28”

HEIGHT

53”

SEAT WIDTH

20”

SEAT HEIGHT

18”

SEAT DEPTH

19”

BACK HEIGHT

30”

WHEEL BASE

38”

GROUND CLEARANCE

5”

LEG ROOM

16”

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COMFORT ADJUSTMENT

Adjustments for Seating Comfort:

Driving and Braking

You can use the lever to control the forward speed and the reserve speed of your scooter.

Please refer to the following instruction to move forward/backward your scooter. " Use your right finger to pull back on the right side of the throttle lever in order to move

forward.

" Use your left finger to push the left side of the throttle lever in order to move forward. " Use your left finger to pull back on the left side of the throttle lever in order to move

backward.

" Use your right finger to push the right side of the throttle lever in order to move backward.

Press the bottom to adjust

the height of the headrest.

Adjust the seat back lever

for seating back angle.

The flip-up armrest height

can be adjusted by turning

the adjustment dial.

# Turn the swivel lever downwards to rotate the seat. # Push the front lever upwards to move the seat forward

and backward.

# Rotate the seat to the desired position. # Make sure the seat stays straight ahead while the

scooter is in motion.

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# Release the throttle lever and then allow your scooter to come to a complete stop. # Hand brake system available. (Optional)

# The automatic brake will become activated if the transferring speed is more than 30% of

the maximum speed while the scooter is driving down-slope at free-wheel mode.

WARNING !

Move forward

Move backward

*Optional hand brake lever

Disengaged

(Free Wheel)

Engaged

$ Please be noted that the scooter will be at free-wheel

mode, when the motor is disengaged.

$ To use the parking brake, you must move and lock

the lever into the engaged position!

$ When your power scooter is in freewheel mode, the

braking system is disengaged!

$ Stand to the side of the scooter to engage or

disengage freewheel mode. Never sit on a scooter to

do it!

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Tiller Positioning

" Press down the lever and adjust it into your preferred position.

" Never attempt to adjust the tiller while the scooter is in motion. " Make sure the tiller is at a comfortable setting and located securely.

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OPERATION AND CONTROL PANEL

1. Control Panel Layout

LCD（Liquid Crystal Display）Power Scooter Control Panel, TN Type

Function & Adjustment Buttons

LED

LCD Screen LED

Right Indicator

Headlight

Parking Indicator

Left Indicator

Right Indicator control

Parking lamp control

MODE button

Headlight control

Horn Button

Left Indicator control

SET button

Position Light control

High / Low speed control

Warning Indicator

Position Light

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2. Functions

2-1 Function Descriptions

FUNCTION

SPECIFICATION

Temperature

“°C” / “°F” modes

Clock

Hour / Minute display and setting

Odometer Trip Meter

ODO (99999 max), TRIP (999.9 max)

Sum of distance and time

Speedometer

7 Segment display (2 1/2 digits +1 decimal)

“km/h” and “mph” symbol

High /Low Speed & Turn Status

Indicated as icon and

Power Indicator

Battery remaining capacity and charging indicator

(6 squares + Battery icon)

Headlight

Blue LED

Including “Power-Saving” mode

Position Light

Orange LED

Placed inside headlight, used while rainy or gloomy weather

Brake Light

Including “Brake-Mode” and “Parking Mode”

Left-Right Direction Indicators

Green LED

Flash mode

Auto switch-off after 30 seconds

Parking Light

Red LED

Including “Parking Mode”

Right/Left indicators flash simultaneously

Malfunction Messages

Red LED

Malfunction code:

7 Segment display (1digit) + warning symbol

Power-On-Self-Test

All LED illuminated

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