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Easy Travel Elite – ET1E User’s Manual Rev.
Table of contents: Page 1. Introduction 4 2. Safety 4 3. System Components 5 4. Assembly and Folding Instructions 7 5. Operating Your Easy Travel Elite 10 6. Moving and Transporting Your Easy Travel Elite 14 7. Helpful Hints for Everyday Use 16 8. General Maintenance and Inspection 17 9. EMI – Electromagnetic Interference 19 10. Fault Finding 22 11. Disposal and Recycling 23 12. Technical Data 23 NOTE: Design details may change without notice.
1. INTRODUCTION The Easy Travel Elite is a “Class A” Electrically powered scooter. It is intended to be used by individuals that are able to walk, but suffer from mild mobility limitations. The user must have sufficient arm and leg strength to get on and off the Easy Travel Elite alone and to safely steer under all driving conditions. The Easy Travel Elite is intended for indoor and restricted outdoor use on pavements or paved footpaths only during daylight hours.
7. Do not operate your scooter when under the influence of alcohol, medications or drugs that may impair your safety. 8. Always keep your feet on the foot platform when driving. 9. Do not sit on the scooter while being transported in a moving vehicle. Always fold down and secure your Easy Travel Elite and transfer yourself to a vehicle seat. 3. SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND DETAILS 3.1. Easy Travel Elite parts – (Figure 1) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
3.2. Control Panel – (Figure 2) 1. Switch 2. Hand control lever (right and left) 3. Speed adjusting knob 4. Indicator light (LED) 5. Battery Gauge 6. Hand-grips 3.3. Easy Travel Elite Optional Accessories: 1. Extra battery pack BELL: If the user requires an audible warning device, a standard bicycle bell can be attached to the handlebar. Easy Travel Elite – ET1E User’s Manual Rev.
4. ASSEMBLY AND FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 4.1. Assembling your Easy Travel Elite. Unfolding Rear Frame Pull on the folded frame lock pin ring (Fig. 4/1) to release the foot platform and unfold the frame. Pull the seat backrest (Fig. 4/2) and lift it to the upright position. Ensure that the unfolded frame lock pin secures the platform in the horizontal position. Unfolding Front Column Pull the column lock triggers (Fig. 4/3) upward towards the handle to release the tilt lock.
Front Column Adjustment (Figure 6) To adjust the angle of the front column, pull the column lock triggers upward. Move the column into the desired position and release. Push lightly back and forth on the column to ensure that it is locked in the desired position. 1. For driving the Easy-Travel-Elite, adjust column to one of the two the rear-most positions. 2. For getting in and out of the Easy Travel Elite seat comfortably, the column may be moved away from the seat to the entry/exit position. 3.
4.2. Folding and Unfolding your Easy Travel Elite Folding the Easy Travel Elite Step 1: Fold backrest of seat down and ensure it is locked (Fig. 7/1) Step 2: Hold handgrip of front column (Fig. 7/2) in the “Operating” or “Entry/Exit” position and push forward away from seat to fold platform upwards. Step 3: Grasp platform handle (Fig. 7/3) and pull column lock triggers (Fig. 7/4) to fold column towards the platform. Fold together until folded frame lock pin (Fig. 7/5) and column latch (Fig.
5. OPERATING YOUR Easy Travel Elite 5.1. Control Panel operation features The switch located on the right side of the control panel (Fig. 9/1), will turn the power of the Easy Travel Elite ON or OFF. NOTE: Turn your Easy Travel Elite switch to the OFF position when not in use in order to conserve battery power, and prevent unintentional operation. The top speed may be adjusted by turning the Speed-adjusting knob (fig 9/3).
Indicator light flashes rapidly - This indicates that there is a fault. Please follow the following procedure: 1. Switch off the Easy Travel Elite 2. Make sure that the Easy Travel Elite is not in the FREEWHEEL position. 3. Make sure that the charger is not connected to the Easy Travel Elite. 4. Make sure that the control lever is in the middle position. CAUTION: If control lever does not return by itself to the middle position – do not operate. Contact your service agent. 5.
5.5. Safety considerations when driving your Easy Travel Elite Footpaths and sidewalks appear to be level but are usually slightly sloped for drainage of rainwater. Counter-steering may be necessary for overcoming excessive slopes. In such cases the speed should be reduced as necessary. When approaching ditches, bumps or similar obstacles – reduce speed as necessary.
1. Plug the charging connector into the Easy Travel Elite charging socket and then connect the charger to an electrical outlet socket. 2. Plug the charging connector in the back of the battery pack and then connect the charger to an electrical outlet socket. During charging, the indicator light on the charger will be orange. When the battery is approaching full charge the indicator light will turn green.
WARNING: Store batteries in the 'correct' position. (See Fig. 14). Battery Replacement and Disposal The Easy Travel Elite battery pack contains two 12V maintenance-free batteries. Replacement of the batteries is only permitted to an authorized dealer. Battery cells may emit minor acid fumes. Batteries must be recycled. Disposals of potentially damaged batteries present hazards of injury from acid leakage and environmental pollution.
6.2. “Walking” your Easy-Travel-Elite in the folded position The folded Easy-Travel-Elite may be pulled along suitcase style. The battery should be carried separately (Fig. 11) or in the utility basket. See folding instructions on page 8. 6.3. Transporting your Easy-Travel-Elite quickly and easily Your Easy Travel Elite can be disassembled and transported in most car trunks. When disassembling for transportation or storage: 1. Disconnect battery pack and place in Utility basket (Fig. 12/1) 2.
7. HELPFUL HINTS FOR EVERYDAY USE Before using your Easy Travel Elite take the following precautions: Ensure that the front column and rear frame are locked together. Ensure that the rear frame is locked open. Speed Controls Always operate your Easy Travel Elite at a reasonable speed for both your personal safety and others. CAUTION: Reduce speed when turning. Stopping Dynamic braking will gradually bring your Easy Travel Elite to a stop when hand control lever is released.
8. GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS Minimum maintenance should prevent unnecessary repairs. Keep Your Easy Travel Elite Shining Wipe the seat clean with a damp cloth. Protect the painted parts with a coat of auto wax. WARNING: Water or Excessive moisture around the controller unit or electrical connections may cause contamination of electrical circuitry, damage and malfunction as well as personal injury. Do not leave your Easy Travel Elite in the rain or in excessively humid locations.
Monthly Care Clean upholstery, plastic and metal parts with a mild surface cleaner. CAUTION: Keep cleaning solvents away from electrical wires and connectors. Half-Year Care 1. Apply a lubricant/cleaner (such as WD40 or similar) these locations: Column tilt lock pin and housing. Unfolded lock pin and housing. Battery pack lock pins. 2. Lightly apply Vaseline or similar lubricant to battery contact pins and springs on front column. 3. Check for tire wear.
9. EMI – ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE CAUTION: It is important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of electromagnetic interference on your Easy Travel Elite. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources Motorized 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 cellular phones.
The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types: 1) Hand-held portable transceivers (transmitters-receivers) with the antenna mounted directly on the transmitting unit. Examples include citizens band (CB) radios, "walkie-talkies”, security, fire, and police transceivers, cellular telephones, and other personal communication devices.
WARNINGS Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from sources such as radio and TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones can affect motorized scooters. Following the warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or powered wheelchair movement, which could result in serious injury.
10. FAULT FINDING Hereunder are some types of disorders, which can usually be repaired rather simply. If these following measures are unsuccessful, contact your authorized dealer! Problem Check Point The driving of the wheelchair is too slow or insufficient, the status indicator lamp flashes slowly Batteries are exhausted and need to be recharged The-Active-Light does not function, the Battery/Status indicator flashes rapidly.
11. DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING The packing material must be separated to plastic and paper/cardboard components and submitted to authorized recycling locations. The Easy Travel Elite device consists of electronic components, cables, plastic parts, steel and aluminium frame and adapter parts. Do not discard of any components to normal garbage facilities. When Easy Travel is no longer operational, it is to be dismantled and separated into above material groups and submitted to authorized recycling facilities.
WARRANTY The warranty period for the Easy Travel Elite is twelve months and covers faulty materials and workmanship (consumables not covered: tires, upholstery, lamp bulbs, plastic coverings and batteries). Worn parts damaged as a result of excessive loading, improper handling, intentional damage or unauthorized maintenance or modification are not covered by the warranty.
