FR168-3P/4P U S E R S IN S T R U C T IO N M A N U AL
FF O D RD OR WO EW RE OR Please read and follow all instructions in this Users Instruction Manual before attempting to operate your Scooter for the first time. If there is anything in this manual that you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for setting it up, contact your Authorised Freerider Agent. Using your Freerider product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions and instructions in this manual.
P C TT UC DU OD RO PR D N ON P TT II O R II P CR SC ES DE ‘State of the art’ micro-controller electronics ensures a smooth , comfortable and safe drive on most surfaces and gradients. The three/ four wheeled Scooter supplied has fitted as standard the following features: ● Rear-wheel drive via sealed drive axle ● 26 A/H sealed non-maintenance lead-acid batteries ● Automatic charging system. ● ● ● Front and rear lights. ● Two piece steel chassis for ease of transporting.
PPUURRPPO R OSSEE O OTTEER R SSC OO UR CO OFF YYO OU Your Freerider Scooter is suitable for persons who require independent mobility combined with comfort, manouevreability, reliability and a product that needs a minimal amount of maintenance. The intended user should possess some degree of ability with the use of both arms and hands, reasonable balance and eyesight, and a degree of spatial awareness. The user should have received training in the use of the product, preferably in their normal environment.
9. 21. Always avoid uneven surfaces. Do not drive your Scooter in a confined space unless the speed adjustment dial is set low. 22. Always consult your physician or a therapist if in doubt about your ability to operate a Scooter. 10. Do not turn suddenly at full speed, especially on uneven or sloping ground. 23. Transport - Do not sit on your Scooter while it is in a moving vehicle. Always strap down your Richmond then transfer to the vehicle seat. 11.
SAFETY - The advanced speed controller has been designed with extensive self-checking circuits to give you the maximum ‘state-of-the-art’ safety technology. Fully automatic braking gives the driver confidence in any environment. The on/off key can be removed for added security and safety, this disables the electronic drive circuitry, and your Scooter cannot therefore be easily driven away by any other person. vehicle which will allow you to negotiate obstacles found in confined shopping areas.
adjustments to the armrest angle you will need two 13mm spanners (not provided). Lift the arm upwards, you will note the adjusting bolt. First loosen the locking nut, rotate the bolt in or out until the required angle is found, lower the arm and check the angle for comfort; re-adjust as necessary. Finally tighten the locking nut. Warning: When lowering the arm make certain clothing or fingers are not positioned under it. 4. Seat Slide Adjustment: (Fig 4). Located on the right front side of the seat.
support plates before driving your Scooter. To make service adjustment of this part, refer to the Care and Maintenance section of this manual. CONTROL FEATURES Your controls are located on the handlebar console (see Fig 8) they are: 1. 2. 3. Speed Adjustment Dial: This allows you to pre-select your desired top speed. The dial is proportional to speed and can be set anywhere between minimum (‘min’) and maximum (‘max’) increments.
THUMB LEVER CONTROL (Wig wag) Warning: If you are not an accomplished outdoors powered vehicle driver, we strongly recommend that you first practice in an open, safe area, free from traffic, preferably with a companion who can assist you. Located under the handlebar grips (Fig 9). Your speed for forwards and reverse motion and braking is controlled here. The right thumb lever moves your Scooter in a forwards direction and also controls the rate of speed by the proportional amount of pressure applied.
SSA S & NS ON CTTIIO S UC GS RU NG STTR NIIN AFFEETTYY IIN NS RN & W WA AR GENERAL and not corroded Warning: Do not attempt to operate your new Scooter for the first time without completely reading and understanding all of the facts in this Users Instruction Manual Please be aware that the final selection and purchasing decision regarding the model of Scooter to be used is the responsibility of the Scooter user who is capable of making such a decision with assistance from his/her healthcare professiona
Warning: When cornering sharply, reduce your speed When using your Richmond at higher speeds, anticipate changes in the road surface This will greatly reduce the possibility of a tip or fall To avoid personal injury or property damage, always exercise common sense when cornering STREET AND ROADWAY DRIVING Warning: Your Scooter has not been designed for operation on public streets and roads It is designed for operation on pedestrian pavements and traffic free shopping areas BRAKING Your Scooter is
TYRE INFLATION Warning: Position yourself as far back into the Scooter seat as possible to prevent tipping and causing injury If your Scooter is equipped with pneumatic tyres, you should check their condition on a daily basis Have the tyre pressure checked and if necessary inflated to 30 p s i (210 kpa] at least once a week Properly inflated tyres will help ensure a smooth, stable ride with minimum rolling resistance for your motor, it will also prolong the tyre’s life and resistance to punctures
Warning: Do not overload your Scooter at the rear when climbing an incline Always lean forward to provide the best stability and prevent rearward tipping STAIRS AND ESCALATORS Warning: Scooters are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators Always use an elevator Failure to observe this warning may result in injury to yourself and others and damage your Scooter Warning: Any attempt to climb or descend an incline steeper than shown in the Scooter Specification at the rear of this manual ma
LL E G NG N II N RN AR EA T O TO G E TT GE A U TT OU BO AB FIG 11 Warning: Please take care not to have your thumb on the forward/reverse control lever when you switch ‘on’ your Scooter; this will result in your machine going into a fault mode Switch ‘off’ then ‘on’ again to clear the fault Warning: If your Scooter has been adapted for left hand, forward operation then this procedure will be reversed: i.e. pressing with the left thumb for forward direction and the right thumb for reverse direction.
Going through doors, with the back wheels: If you’re not moving, your rear wheel is probably caught Reverse and try again Take your time - relax - enjoy yourself If you must steer in a tight spot, such as entering a doorway or when turning around, stop, turn the handlebars to where you want to go, then apply the power gently This will make the Scooter turn sharply It will still go gently, and with complete stability Practice in an open area, until you are proficient CONTROL ON AN INCLINE More and m
CONTROL OVER STATIONARY OBSTACLES DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH DEEP WATER OR LEAVE YOUR FREERIDER EXPOSED TO HEAVY RAIN.
1 Lay battery onto a soft non-metallic surface Fit the longest part of the carry strap with the handle loop around the side of the battery The battery terminals will be located on the side at the top Fasten strap through buckle and velcro® together 2 With battery turned on it’s bottom, fasten shorter part of strap around the battery; pass strap through the buckle and fasten together (Fig 16] See also battery installation on page 20 FIG 19 FIG 16 Your batteries are located under the rear cover pos
FIG 22 6 Lower the handlebars by releasing the locking lever (Fig 7, page 8] The handlebar will rest on the floor mat Note place a soft piece of material under the painted console for protection 7 Electric Plugs: Disconnect the 12 pin ‘white’ connector (Fig 23] by squeezing the small latch and carefully pulling apart This connector is polarized and can only be reconnected together one way Note the locating lugs on the connector, do not force these connectors together when refitting FIG 25 When
The Scooter is now dismantled into its 6 basic parts (Fig 27] You can now load your Scooter into your car (Fig 15, page 16] 1 The Seat 4 Rear Motive Powered Unit 2 The Batteries 5 Steering Platform Caution: Protect clothing when lifting Scooter parts, some components may have lubricating fluids on their surfaces 3 The Basket 6 Rear Cover Work out the best position to stow each part of your machine, this will vary with different car designs An old blanket can be used to stop the various parts rub
B G NG G IIN RG R IIEESS & RYY C AR ATT TT EER ATT TT EER HA BA &B BA CH BATTERY INSTALLATION BATTERY CHARGING Your Freerider Scooter is equipped with two maintenance free 12 volt batteries The batteries are linked together by wiring cables to supply the electronic system with 24 volts of power Warning: It is imperative that the two batteries are connected correctly to prevent a short circuit between the two batteries.
CHARGING THE BATTERIES Charged’ indicator light will illuminate (second yellow light] The charging cycle is complete when the green ‘Charge Complete Light’ illuminates The four coloured lights on the front panel of the Charger provide charging status indication as shown below It is not necessary to disconnect your Charger immediately the ‘Charge Complete’ light illuminates By leaving the Charger connected to the batteries and switched on at the mains you will ensure the batteries are maintained in a fu
CHARGER FAULT INDICATIONS SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED ACTION Red mains on indicator will not Mains plug fuse 5A failed illuminate when charger supply Charger T2A fuse located rear of case switched on Charger supply not switched on Mains supply not present Charger fault Replace fuse with identical type Replace fuse with identical type Switch supply on Check supply present with another appliance Return Charger for repair Indicator lights No 2 (yellow] and No 4 (green] flashing alternat
The Scooter is now dismantled into its 6 basic parts (Fig 27] You can now load your Scooter into your car (Fig 15, page 16] 1 The Seat 4 Rear Motive Powered Unit 2 The Batteries 5 Steering Platform Caution: Protect clothing when lifting Scooter parts, some components may have lubricating fluids on their surfaces 3 The Basket 6 Rear Cover Work out the best position to stow each part of your machine, this will vary with different car designs An old blanket can be used to stop the various parts rub
2 If you use your vehicle infrequently (once a week or less] you should charge it at least once per week until the green ‘Charge Complete’ light illuminates Remember: Keep your batteries fully charged and avoid deeply discharging them. 1 Fully recharge any new batteries prior to your initial use This will bring your battery up to about 88% performance.
PLUG WIRING INSTRUCTIONS 5 Dispose of worn out batteries carefully, contact your local waste disposal authority for advise Important: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue - neutral, Brown - live As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured Blue or Black Th
DRIVE TRANSMISSION LUBRICATION The bearings are adjusted by first releasing the locking nut anti-clockwise one full turn with a suitable spanner (Fig. 31). Turn the upper bearing adjustment nut clockwise, one flat at a time until all of the up and down movement in the handle bars is removed. Retighten the lock nut clockwise into position with a second spanner.
5 in an uncomfortable ride Underinflation will result in poor Slide the wheel from the mounting axle Please note: Front wheels carry two sealed bearings which may have various spacing washers at the axle ends, please note the order of these washers battery and motor performance Do not exceed the maximum pressures marked on the side wall of the tyre, this could damage the tyre or wheel rim Rear wheels are fitted to the drive axle via a hub which locates onto a key These wheels fit tight onto the a
RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS DAILY Check the following: • Operation of motor brakes (see page 11 & 26] • Operation of driving brake (see page 9 & 26] • Operation of seat lock (see page 6] • Tyre condition (see page 26] • Front basket and any carrying accesory is firmly attached (see page 18, Fig 22] • Batteries are fully charged (see pages 20-25] FIG 33 • Operation of lights • Motor mounting bolts Caution: Only drive your Scooter if it is in full working order.
RECOMMENDED AREAS FOR ADJUSTMENT STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT 2 (Fig 34, page 28] The steering column locking system works on a ‘cam’ principle to lock the column in the desired driving position (see Fig 7] page 8 3 clockwise approximately a quarter of a turn 4 Push the ‘black’ clamping lever down and test that the tiller is tightly held in place; adjust ‘clamp nut’ until correct tension is achieved on clamp plates Push steering column forward as far as it will go with the locking lever released,
SAFETY CONDITIONS MONITORED INCLUDE If your Freerider does not slow down or behaves erratically: 1 Turn off the power ‘on’ key switch 2 Inform your authorised Freerider dealer • Speed control system integrity • Internal voltages and circuits • Motor voltages and circuits • Freewheel speed limiting downhill Warning: If you find for any reason your Scooter does not reduce speed when you let go of the forward-reverse speed lever (Fig 9, page 9] Switch your Scooter ‘off’ with the on/off key The par
LIGHTING FUSE A fuse protects your Richmond lighting from receiving an overload of electrical current The fuse used in the Richmond is the same type which is found on automobiles In the unlikely event that the fuse should ‘blow’ and needs replacing (Fig 38] use only a fuse of a 10amp rating Please note this size of fuse has been selected to give your Scooter the best protection without premature blowing FIG 40 The 10amp fuse is located under the Scooter’s black rubber handle bar cover at the base of yo
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TT E A LL CA N II C HN CH EC S AT CA C II FF II C N EC ON PE SP T II O Model Code: FR168-3P/4P manufacturing tolerances.. Note : Your batteries will require a period of “running in” before they will reach their optimum capacity. Up to 20 charge, discharge cycles can be expected before full range is experianced. See also the battery charging section of this manual.
32cm 79cm 38-41cm 83 5cm 117cm 4 5cm 93cm 16cm SS II ZZ EE S P R116688--44P FR AT CA C II FF II C N F EC ON PE SP T II O 60cm 55cm 285cm (diameter] wall to wall 34
SS II ZZ EE S P R116688--33P FR AT CA C II FF II C N F EC ON PE SP T II O 35
D S MS AM RA GR AG D II A C U II TT CU RC C II R CIRCUIT DIAGRAM BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM 12v 12v RED RED BLACK CIRCUIT BREAKER BLACK BLACK BLACK RED RED RED 36
A R YY SS A OR SO V II S DV A FF EE TT YY AD Warning: Radio wave sources may affect Scooter control. susceptible to interference from radio wave sources Note: There is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity of your powered Scooter.
O A LL NA ON P TT II O OP A R II EE SS OR C EE SS SS O CC AC For information regarding these optional accessories please contact your Authorised Freerider Agent REAR BASKET STICK/UMBRELLA HOLDER Provides easily accessible additional carrying capacity for shopping Basket maximum load 4kg (9lbs] Ideal way to carry your walking aids FRONT BASKET BAG COMBINED BASKET STICK HOLDER Combining the usefulness of the rear basket and the stick/crutch holder Complete with carry strap Ideal for storing your h
G E EE RA UA N TT E GU AR AN TT E S MS RM ER Please keep a note of your serial No.
H R YY OR S TT O H II S SS EE RR V E CE V II C This section is designed to assist you in keeping a record of any service and repairs to your Freerider Scooter service agent will also benefit from a documented record and this book should accompany the Scooter when service or repair work is carried out Should you decide to sell or exchange your Scooter in the future this will prove most helpful to you Your The service agent will complete this section and return the book to you DETAILS OF WORK CARRIED
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