Owners manual

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HOW TO GET ON
Once you have charged the battery (see page 6 for charging information):
1. Power On: Set the Hovertrax1.5 on the ground and turn the power on. The battery/power mode indicator will
show either one or two lights to indicate mode (see page 8 for instructions on switching modes). Do NOT proceed
to step two (2) until all lights on the indicator light up.
2. First Foot: While standing behind the Hovertrax1.5, put one foot on a foot platform, closer to the wheel than to
the center. Use that foot to activate the foot platform by bringing that foot platform to a balanced, level position.
3. Confirm Activation: Confirm the first foot platform is activated. Move your foot back and forth and feel the
response from the product. Play with this single foot platform until you are comfortable keeping the foot platform
motion minimal.
4. Step Up: With the first foot platform stable and still, step up on the second foot platform with your second foot.
Do this away from furniture and other large objects. Don’t use a fixed object to brace or lift yourself – Keep your
weight evenly distributed between the two foot platforms. If you are uncomfortable; step back off and repeat from
step 2. Try to stand on the Hovertrax1.5 without moving.
HOW TO RIDE:
5. Stand in Place: Hovertrax1.5 is unique among two-wheeled items in that the active stabilization it provides
allows you to stand in place. A scooter or bicycle may balance more easily when it moves, but a Hovertrax1.5 can
balance even while stationary.
6. Move Forward: To move forward, press down gradually with your feet on the fronts of both foot platforms. Do
not lunge forward or lean excessively, as you may lose your balance.
7. Slow Down: To slow down or stop, apply pressure to the rear edges of the foot platforms by pushing down with
your heels. Leaning back somewhat may be useful but remember your feet are giving the instructions! If you
continue pushing the rear edges with your heels, you will be able to travel backwards.
8. Turn: To turn left, slightly push your right foot down on the front of the right foot platform; to turn right, push down
on the front of the left foot platform. This idea is to make one wheel turn a little bit faster than the other wheel.
9. Rotate in Place: To rotate in place, push down on the front of one foot platform while pushing down with equal
force on the rear of the other foot platform.
HOVERTRAX 1.5 SPEED CONTROL
10. Not too fast: The recommended top operating speed of the Hovertrax1.5 is approximately six (6) mph (10 km/h).
Speed may be affected by rider weight, surface conditions, battery charge, etc. The Hovertrax 1.5 is capable of
exceeding the normal operating speed for short periods, which is designed to permit the wheels to react and
"re-balance" the product by helping level itself. (7.5 mph (12 km/h) max speed). Do not attempt to "force" the
Hovertrax 1.5 into continuous operation at "re-balance" speeds, as control will be more difficult and falls more
likely.
HOW TO GET OFF:
11. Slow down and stop
12. Step to the back
13. Power down
NOTE: If Hovertrax 1.5 is left on for more than 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off and beep.
PRODUCT WARNING SIGNALS
The Hovertrax1.5 has several built in protection features, which include:
• Self-leveling function: If the product is not level when powered on it will slowly rotate until it is level. Always
wait to mount until it has completely stopped self-leveling and all lights on the battery power mode indicator are lit.
• Training Mode: This product can be set to training mode to operate at a slower speed (see page 8 for instructions).
Do not operate in normal mode until you are completely comfortable riding in training mode.
• Low or charging battery: The battery/power mode indicator light (orange) will indicate insufficient charge for
operation by flashing and the product will beep.
• Excessive angle shutoff: At excessively steep foot platform angles, the product will stop powered operation.
HOW TO OPERATE
Riding Tip: Before your
very first ride, expect to
spend up to ten minutes in
this stage of learning how
to stand comfortably on the
Hovertrax1.5.
Riding Tip: Hovertrax1.5 is
best ridden at speeds similar to
a brisk walk, not faster.
Self-balancing Function: If
product is not level when powered
on it will slowly rotate until it is
level. Always wait to mount until it
has completely stopped self-leveling
and all lights on the battery/power
mode indicator are lit.
Note: All lights flashing notes a
leveling error. Do not ride until
flashing stops.
Riding Tip: Your practice on
Hovertrax1.5 should be to keep
the platform in place and get
a feel for the motions that are
generated from small changes in
your fore/aft foot pressure.