HORIZON ELECTRIC SCOOTER WITH BLUETOOTH SPEAKER & APP O P E R AT I O N M A N UA L HY-H2L
HELMETS SAVE LIVES! Always wear a properly fitted helmet that complies with CPSC or CE safety standards when you ride your scooter. Correct Fitting: Make sure your helmet covers your forehead. Incorrect Fitting: Forehead is exposed and vulnerable to serious injury.
WARNING! PLEASE READ THE USER MANUAL THOROUGHLY. Failure to follow the basic instructions and safety precautions listed in the user manual can lead to damage to your device, other property damage, serious bodily injury, and even death. Thank you for purchasing the Hover-1 Horizon Electric Scooter. Please read all instructions carefully before using and retain this manual for future use and reference. This manual applies to the Horizon Scooter.
LOW TEMPERATURE WARNING Low temperature will affect the lubrication of moving parts inside the Horizon scooter, increasing internal resistance. At the same time, in low temperatures, the discharge capacity and the capacity itself of the battery will be significantly decreased. Use caution when riding the Horizon in cold temperatures (below 40 degrees F).
• Do not operate or allow others to operate the Horizon until the user understands all instructions, warnings and safety features described in this manual. • Check with your doctor if you have a medical condition that could affect your ability to use the Horizon. • Persons with head, back or neck ailments or prior surgeries to those areas of the body are not recommended to use the Horizon. • Do not operate if you are pregnant, have a heart condition, or have both.
INTRODUCTION The Hover-1 Horizon is a personal transporter. Our technology and production processes are developed with strict testing for each scooter. Operating the Horizon without following the contents of this manual may lead to damage to your scooter, or bodily injury. This manual is designed to give you the information you need for the safe operation and maintenance of your scooter. Please read it thoroughly before riding your Horizon.
OPERATING PRINCIPALS The device uses digital electronic gyroscopes and acceleration sensors to control balance and motion, depending on the user's center of gravity. The device also uses a control system to drive the motors that are located within the wheels. The device has a built-in inertia dynamic stabilization system that can help assist with balance when moving forward and backwards, but not while turning.
CONTROLS AND DISPLAY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TURNING YOUR DEVICE ON/OFF Power On: Take your device out of the box and place it flat on the floor. Press the power button (located on the rear of your device) once. Check the LED indicator (located in the center of your device). The battery indicator light should be lit, indicating the device is powered on. Power Off: Press the power button once. This Model also has a self-balance function.
BLUETOOTH SPEAKER The Horizon has a powerful built-in wireless speakers so you can play your music while riding. PAIRING THE SPEAKER 1) Turn on your Horizon and the speakers will “Ping” to announce that it’s waiting for a Bluetooth® connection. This will indicate your Horizon speaker is now in pairing mode. 2) Place the Horizon and the Bluetooth® device to which you would like to pair it within the operating distance. We recommend keeping the two devices no further than 3 feet apart during pairing.
SMART PHONE APP Your Horizon is an App-enabled scooter that works with Apple iOS and Android devices. Download the free Hover-1 App in order to access certain features of your Horizon such as headlight colors and skill mode. Using a QR code reader, hold the camera on your smartphone over the below QR code to download the Hover-1 App. Feel free to search “Hover-1” in your device App store.
BEFORE RIDING It is important that you fully understand all elements of your Horizon. If these elements are not used correctly, you will not have full control of your Horizon. Before you ride, learn the functions of the various mechanisms on your scooter. Practice using these elements of your Horizon at slower speeds in a flat, open area before taking the device out in public areas. PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST Ensure that your Horizon is in proper working order each and every time you ride.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Different localities and countries have different laws governing riding on public roads, and you should check with local officials to ensure you are complying with these laws. Hover-1 is not liable for tickets or violations given to riders who do not follow local laws and regulations. • For your safety, always wear a helmet that meets CPSC or CE safety standards. In the event of an accident, a helmet can protect you from serious injury and in some cases, even death.
SAFETY CHECKLIST • Do not ride above your skill level. Ensure you have had enough practice with all functions and features of your Horizon. • Before stepping on your Horizon, make sure it is placed flat on level ground, the power is on, and the Running Indicator light is green. Do not step on if the Running Indicator light is red. • Do not try to open or modify your Horizon. Doing so, voids the manufacturer warranty and may cause your Horizon to fail, resulting in injury or death.
• Bend your knees when riding on bumpy or uneven pavement to absorb the shock and vibration and help you keep your balance. • If you are unsure if you can safely ride on a specific terrain, step off and carry your Horizon. ALWAYS BE ON THE SIDE OF CAUTION. • Do not attempt to ride over bumps or objects greater than ½ in, even when prepared and bending your knees. • PAY ATTENTION - look at where you are riding and be conscious of the road conditions, people, places, property and objects around you.
• Keep in mind that you are 4.3 inches (11.43 cm) taller when operating the Horizon. Make sure to go through doorways safely. • Do not turn sharply, especially at high speeds. • Do not step on the fenders of the Horizon. • Avoid driving the Horizon in unsafe places, including near areas with flammable gas, steam, liquid, dust, fiber, which could cause fire and explosion accidents. • Before riding, ensure that tires are in good condition and have sufficient tread remaining.
RIDING YOUR HORIZON FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAN AND MAY LEAD TO DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE, VOID YOUR MANUFACTURER WARRANTY, LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, AND CAN LEAD TO DEATH. Before using your device, be sure to familiarize yourself with the operating procedures. OPERATING YOUR DEVICE Make sure the device is fully charged before your initial use. For charging instructions, please follow details under CHARGING YOUR DEVICE.
help you feel more secure. The Horizon is an incredibly intuitive device; it senses even the slightest bit of motion, so having any anxiety or reservation about stepping on may cause you to panic and trigger unwanted movement. When you first begin using your device, the fastest way to move in your desired direction is to focus in that direction.
NOTES: Try staying relaxed and focus on finding your center of gravity to maintain full control of your Hover-1 Horizon. Dismounting your device can be one of the easiest steps, yet when done incorrectly, may cause you to fall. To properly dismount, from a stopped position, lift one leg up and set your foot back down on the ground (STEPPING BACK). Then step off completely as described in the following diagram.
WARNING Overweight exertion on the Ultra may increase possibility of injury or product damage. NOTES: To prevent injury, when max speed is reached, the Hover-1 Horizon will beep to alert the user and tilt the rider slowly back. OPERATING RANGE The Horizon can travel a distance up to 8.4 miles on a fully charged battery in ideal conditions. The following are some of the major factors that will affect the operating range of your device.
SAFETY ALERTS While riding your Horizon, if there is a system error or illegal operation performed the device will prompt the user in a variety of ways. You will notice the Running Indicator Light will turn RED and you will hear a beep sound alerting you to take precaution and cease operation, which may make the device stop suddenly. The following are common occurrences where you will hear the Safety Alerts.
• While sustaining a high discharge current during use (such as driving up a steep slope for a long period of time), the device engine will power off and stop after 15 seconds. WARNING When the Horizon turns off during a Safety Alert, all operation systems will halt. Do not continue attempting to ride the Horizon when the system initiates a stop. Turn your Horizon off and back on to unlock it from a Safety Lock.
CHARGING YOUR HORIZON CHARGING THE DEVICE • Ensure that the charging port is clean and dry. • Make sure that there is no dust, debris or dirt inside the port. • Plug the charger into a grounded wall outlet. The charging indicator light ON THE CHARGER will be green. • Connect the cable with the power supply (100V ~ 240V; 50, 60 Hz). • Align and connect the 3-pin charging cable into the charging port of the Horizon.
• Do not continue charging the battery if it does not recharge within the specified charging time. Doing so may cause the battery to become hot, rupture, or ignite. To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries properly. This product contains lithium-ion batteries. Local, state, or federal laws may prohibit disposal of lithium-ion batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.
FCC STATEMENT This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Please note that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CARE & MAINTENANCE • Do not expose the device to liquid, moisture, or humidity to avoid damage to the product's internal circuitry. • Do not use abrasive cleaning solvents to clean the device. • Do not expose the device to extremely high or low temperatures as this will shorten the life of the electronic device, destroy the battery, and/or distort certain plastic parts. • Do not dispose of the device in fire as it may explode or combust.
WARRANTY For warranty information, Please visit us at: www.hover-1.
DESIGN Hover-1 Horizon is designed to be easily controlled, providing a safe stable form of travel. With a zero degree turning radius, you can operate the Horizon in narrow spaces without moving forward at all. The built-in sensors are responsive with a balancing system. Accelerate or decelerate simply by applying pressure with your feet or by leaning. Two driver motors are controlled independently or with both feet for easy turns, rotations and smooth braking. The Horizon only requires around 3.
