OWNERS MANUAL FORTRESS 1700 SERIES Three and Four Wheel Power Scooter SAFETY FIRST! This manual is provided to enable you to enjoy maximum performance and reliability from your scooter. Please take the time to read it carefully before attempting to operate the scooter.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PAGE Lights.................................................. Front And Rear Lights....................... Turn Signal Lights.............................. Hazards................................................ 12 12 12 12 Circuit Breaker ................................ Circuit Breaker………………………. 13 13 Introduction....................................... 2 Key Information................................ 2 1700 And 1704 Overview…………. 4 Captain Seat………………………..
FORTRESS 1700 SCOOTER - OVERVIEW Thank you for purchasing a movingpeople.net Fortress 1700 scooter. Here is a list of terms used throughout your Owner’s Manual.
SEATING SEAT LOCK MECHANISM The seat lock mechanism allows you to lock the seat in four positions (at 90° intervals). When released, the seat can swivel in both directions or be lifted from the scooter. WARNING: BEFORE ROTATING THE SEAT, turn the power off by removing the ON/OFF key plug ROTATING THE SEAT 1. 2. 3. Release the seat lock by pulling the lever forward. Hold the lever while rotating and release at the desired direction.
SEATING (Cont.) ARMREST The arm rest on either side can be rotated upwards for easier transfers. ADJUSTABLE WIDTH ARMRESTS The width of the armrests positions can be adjusted. The arm rest adjustment knobs are located on the rear of the seat at the bottom. ADJUSTABLE KNOB To loosen armrest, turn the knob counter-clockwise. After selecting the new width, re-tighten knobs and ensure that the armrests are secure.
TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT The angle of the tiller may be adjusted for your driving preference, for ease of transferring on and off the scooter, and to assist with storage. Tiller Release Lever Easy Release Adjustment To adjust the angle of the tiller, pull the tiller release lever outward to the side and adjust the tiller to the desired position. The tiller can be adjusted to 5 different positions. For storage or transportation, the tiller may be fully collapsed to make the scooter more compact.
DISASSEMBLING / ASSEMBLING YOUR FORTRESS 1700 SERIES SCOOTER The Fortress Power Scooter 1700 three and four wheel scooters have been designed to be disassembled and reassembled quickly, easily, and without the use of tools. Should you have any difficulty during either the assembly or disassembly procedures, please recheck the instructions and try again. NOTE: Ensure the power is off before disassembly or re -assembly of your scooter.
DISASSEMBLING / ASSEMBLING (Cont.) Unbuckle the battery hold down straps. Remove the batteries by lifting them up by the carrying strap. CAUTION - the batteries are much heavier than they appear! Unplug the controller connector on the side of the controller. This connector has the same safety-latching feature mentioned above.
DISASSEMBLING / ASSEMBLING (Cont.) HANDLING AND LOADING The seat should be carried by grabbing the frame below the seat back and the front of the seat upholstery. Use both hands to grab the floor pan to carry the front section. Use the tiller release lever to fold the tiller into the lowest position. To carry the rear section grab the rear bumper with one hand and the other side of the rear frame with the other hand. The batteries should be carried in the carrying straps.
OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER BRAKE RELEASE LEVER The brake release lever allows you to freewheel the scooter (i.e. push it manually). Push the lever towards the rear position to release the brakes. WARNING: • Whenever • • • sitting on the scooter, make sure the brakes are in the “Engage” position. DO NOT release the brakes on a slope or incline. NEVER attempt to operate the Brake Release Lever while the scooter is moving.
OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER (Cont.) BATTERY INDICATOR Reading from left to right; the battery level indicator has three green lights, four yellow lights and three red lights. The batteries are completely charged when all the lights are illuminated. As the battery level decreases the lights will go off one by one, starting on the left. The indicator lights show the battery voltage available to the controller.
CIRCUIT BREAKER CIRCUIT BREAKER Located on the top corner of the rear cover is a circuit breaker/cut-out fuse. This circuit breaker protrudes out of the rear cover for easy access. Major malfunctions or overloads will trigger the fuse. If the scooter has lost power, check whether the automatic cut-out fuse has been triggered. Press button downward to reset if necessary. If it has been triggered, it will prevent the scooter from further operation.
CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS AND BATTERY CONSIDERATION BATTERY CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS A new set of batteries should always be fully charged before using your scooter. New batteries may not perform to their peak during the first few weeks of use. The life expectancy of your batteries will be increased by charging them fully on a consistent basis. Make sure that the charger is in the “GEL OR SEALED BATTERIES” setting. DO NOT USE LIQUID ACID BATTERIES IN YOUR SCOOTER. 1.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following guidelines are intended to assist you in the safe operation of your Three Wheel or Four Wheel Power Scooter. If you have any questions about the correct operation of your Scooter, please contact your movingpeople.net Dealer. 1. ALWAYS be sure the steering tiller angle adjustment is properly engaged and that the seat is locked in the forward position before operating your scooter. 2. DO NOT use your scooter if you hear suspicious noises coming from under the rear cover.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (cont.) 20. DO NOT move the scooter in Free-Wheel Mode with an occupant on it, whether it is yourself or someone else. 21. DO NOT attempt to operate your Scooter in a stalled condition, such as traveling or on too steep an incline. This may cause the circuit breaker to trip, rendering your unit temporarily immobile. 22. DO NOT continue to reset the circuit breaker on your unit if it continually trips during normal operation. If this occurs, contact your movingpeople.net dealer. 23.
EMI CONSIDERATIONS CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED SCOOTER. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) FROM RADIO WAVE SOURCES Motorized scooters may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two way radios and cellular phones.
WARRANTY : FORTRESS SCOOTERS This warranty applies to the new scooter as set forth below: Movingpeople.net Canada Inc. warrants to the original buyer that the new equipment sold by an authorized movingpeople.net Canada Inc. dealer is, at the time of delivery to the buyer and for the period of three years immediately following such delivery, free from defects in material and workmanship and meets designed performance levels. Movingpeople.net Canada Inc.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Your Fortress scooter has many unique features not found on other scooters. With proper care and maintenance, you will enjoy many years of dependable service from your Fortress scooter. Your scooter has been designed so that maintenance can be kept to an absolute minimum. In order to obtain maximum results in performance and durability, please check the following: DAILY • Recharge the batteries (depending on amount of usage) WEEKLY • • Check the tire pressure on all wheels.
SERVICE RECORDS Model: __________________ Serial Number: _______________________ Date Purchased: _________________________________ First service / safety check This service was performed on: Date: _______________________ Authorized stamp or signature: ________________________________ Second service / safety check This service was performed on: Date: _______________________ Authorized stamp or signature: ________________________________ Third service / safety check This service was performed on: Dat
FEATURES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Fully proportional speed control Adjustable six position speed select switch L.E.D.
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