CareCo victory, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...VICTORY Owner s Manual CareCo UK Ltd Hubert Road Brentwood Essex CM14 4JE ...

Page 2: ... and Bolt or Detent Pin DISCLAIMER We ask that you read this manual completely before operating your new VICTORY scooter CareCo UK Ltd is not and cannot be held responsible for any damage or injury incurred due to improper or unsafe use of the CareCo VICTORY scooter CareCo UK Ltd specifically disclaims responsibility for any bodily injury or property damage that may occur during any use that does ...

Page 3: ... from the unsafe or the improper use of any of our broad range of health and personal mobility products Also CareCo UK Ltd cannot be held responsible for personal injury or property damage resulting from attempts to follow instructions suggestions and guidelines presented in this Owner s Manual Our Research and Development Department our Quality Control Department and our Engineering Department ha...

Page 4: ...3 How to set to freewheel mode 5 DRIVING 12 6 BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE 14 6 1 Charging the battery 6 2 Charger 6 3 Battery 7 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 18 7 1 Daily checking 7 2 Regular checking record 7 3 Battery fuse and tyre 7 4 Maintenance 7 5 Storage 7 6 Moving about 7 7 Disassembling the scooter for transportation 7 8 Assembling the scooter 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING 24 9 SPECIFICATION 25 10 WARRAN...

Page 5: ...ooter Suggestion Follow these instructions to keep your vehicle in a good operating order This manual includes a repair and maintenance record chart and warranty information Please keep it in a safe place or in the scooter If someone else uses the scooter make sure that you provide them with the instruction manual for their consideration As designs change some illustrations and pictures in the man...

Page 6: ... not been designed for use at night The scooter may only be used on the pavement or pedestrian areas at 4mph 6 kph or less Practice operating your vehicle Before using the scooter familiarise yourself with its operation Practice in a wide and open area such as a park In order to avoid accidents whilst driving please take care when accelerating stopping turning reversing and travelling up and down ...

Page 7: ...tch off the scooter and remove the ignition key before using a mobile phone Do not charge a mobile phone or any other electrical device from your scooter s battery Automatic Power Shut Down In order to avoid accidentally draining the batteries your scooter is equipped with an automatic power shut down facility If the scooter is switched on but remains undisturbed for a period of thirty minutes it ...

Page 8: ...romagnetic brake system will activate while driving down a steep gradient over 10 This will limit the speed to a safe level Turn the power on again to re start your scooter Maximum User Weight Limit Refer to section entitled MAX LOAD WEIGHT in 9 SPECIFICATION Overloading past the weight limit may lead to damage of your scooter or cause it to malfunction and will endanger your safety The warranty d...

Page 9: ...g the warning listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or powered scooter movement which could result in serious injury 1 Do not turn ON hand held personal communication devices such as citizens band CB radios and mobile phones while the powered scooter is turned ON 2 Be aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them 3 If un...

Page 10: ...9 3 PARTS INTRODUCTION PARTS DESCRIPTION 1 Speed Dial 2 Charger Socket Cover 3 Basket 4 Tiller Adjust Bolt 5 Arm Rest 6 Seat 7 Circuit Breaker Button 8 Freewheel Lever 9 Anti tip wheels ...

Page 11: ...al clockwise to increase the speed setting and turn the dial anticlockwise to decrease the speed setting Moving and Braking Push the right hand side of the wigwag paddle forwards with your right thumb and the scooter will move forward Push the left hand side of the wigwag paddle forward with your left thumb and the scooter with move backward emitting an audible reversing alarm To brake release the...

Page 12: ...o the forward position before driving Battery Indicator RED YELLOW GREEN The battery indicator on the tiller console uses a colour code to indicate the approximate power remaining in the batteries Green indicates 40 100 capacity yellow a low charge 10 30 and red indicates that an immediate recharge is necessary The remaining range suggested by the battery indicator will vary by the actual driving ...

Page 13: ...ontinue to use old batteries when they should be replaced the performance of your scooter could be affected 6 The battery range will be reduced when frequently driving uphill or on rough ground as this leads to greater consumption of power 7 The batteries have a six month warranty covering manufacturing defects This warranty does not cover faults due to incorrect battery recharging 4 3 HOW TO SET ...

Page 14: ...y different positions to suit each driver The tiller can be adjusted by following the steps below 1 Loosen the knob so the tiller can move Fig 4 3 2 Move the tiller into the required position then tighten the knob to secure the tiller Fig 4 4 Fig 4 3 Fig 4 4 ...

Page 15: ...fected 2 Do not turn the power switch to OFF while driving as this will lead to an emergency stop and possible risk of accident and injury 3 Do not set to the highest speed whilst driving indoors 4 Do not adjust the speed dial whilst driving a sudden change in speed may cause danger to you and others and may cause damage to your scooter 5 Do not place magnetic devices near the area of the operatio...

Page 16: ...electronics from damage The location of the circuit breaker is shown by the arrow on the photograph below If the circuit breaker is activated tripped simply push the black button back in to reset the circuit breaker Please note the normal position of the circuit breaker button as a point of reference The button protrudes by 2mm 3mm when operating normally and protrudes by protrudes by 7mm 8mm when...

Page 17: ... socket 4 Turn on the switch on the charger 5 Both the charger s red and orange LED lights will be lit when beginning to charge The charging duration is about 8 hours To ensure optimum performance a 12 hour charge is recommended 6 Both the charger s LEDs will be lit during the charging process The green LED may appear after 1 4 hours but continue to charge for between 8 12 hours in total 7 Turn of...

Page 18: ...facturing faults and not faults relating to failure to recharge the batteries as instructed above 8 Should range or power problems arise please charge your scooter for 24 hours continually and then retry the scooter Attention Please follow the rules below to avoid accidents while charging Please use the charger provided only and recharge the battery to its full capacity every time You may damage t...

Page 19: ...C when charging or storing the vehicle Being out of the above temperature range can cause the batteries either to freeze or over heat This will damage the batteries and shorten their life These batteries are maintenance free and there is no need to inspect the battery liquid or refill with water You are required to recharge the batteries on a regular basis Even if the scooter is not used you shoul...

Page 20: ...s are installed properly and put the cover back on 2 Do not use the battery to charge telecom equipment or other items 3 Battery efficiency will vary with outside conditions the driving distances will be shorter in the winter If the vehicle is not used for a long time please charge the battery at least every week 4 Replace both batteries together ...

Page 21: ...when the lever is released completely Motor Is there an abnormal noise from the motor Do the electromagnetic brakes work properly Freewheel Mode Does the freewheel mode lever work properly Battery Indicator Is the light on when the power is switched on Is the remaining power enough for your trip Horn Does the horn work Seat Can the seat swivel smoothly Tyres Are there any cracks or other damage to...

Page 22: ...ong time it should still be regularly maintained YEAR 1 2 3 4 YEAR 1 2 3 4 Service Dates Service Dates Controller Upholstery On off switch Seat Control Lever Back Braking Armrests Recharge point Electrics Batteries Connections condition Levels Lights Connections Test run Discharge test Forwards Wheels and Tyres Reverse Wear Emergency stop Pressure Left turn Bearings Right turn Wheel nuts Slope tes...

Page 23: ...t tread depth ２ The tyre pressure should be kept at about 26 PSI approx 1 8KG cm for the best ride and handling 7 4 MAINTENANCE You must maintain the vehicle frequently if you tend to drive on grass sand or gravel or in other adverse environments Do not use water oil or other chemical solutions to clean your scooter Be sure NOT to spray the scooter with a hose as this may cause damage to electroni...

Page 24: ...scooter in a location where it is out of direct sunlight or damp conditions When storing for a long time please charge the battery to full power and then disconnect the battery terminal For details contact CareCo 7 6 MANUALLY MOVING THE SCOOTER Turn the scooter off before moving Always dismount from the scooter before moving Lift the scooter by the chassis and not by the bumpers Lifting the scoote...

Page 25: ...otographs 4 Disconnect the batteries by disconnecting the two red connectors and two black connectors Then undo the Velcro strap and remove the batteries Please see the photographs below 5 Loosen the tiller adjustment knob and fold down the tiller and retighten knob 6 Remove the lock pin 7 Unplug the front to rear harness blue and red connector 8 Press down the rear bumper to pivot the scooter s r...

Page 26: ...ing the seat post slowly pivot the rear section forward until the curved locking brackets are fully connected onto the top rear pegs 4 Secure the lock pin into the pin hole 5 Loose tiller adjustment knob raise the tiller then retighten the tiller adjustment knob 6 Reinstall the batteries and secure them with the hook and loop strap 7 Connect the front to rear harness and battery cables 8 Reinstall...

Page 27: ...er Unplug charger Re engage the freewheel lever The LED lights will blink if there is a problem with your Victory scooter The list below will assist you in identifying any possible malfunction 1 blink The batteries need charging 2 blinks Check the connections to the motor 3 blinks There is a short circuit to a battery connection Contact CareCo Customer Service 6 blinks The battery charger may stil...

Page 28: ...27 Ensure all connections are secure 10 blinks An excessive voltage has been applied to the control system This is usually caused by a poor battery connection Check the battery connections ...

Page 29: ...ward 6 4 kmh 4 mph Reverse 4 3 kmh 2 7 mph Climbing angle 8 Cruising range see note 20 Miles Min turning radius 110 cm Ground clearance 76 2 mm 3 Max load weight including goods 136 kg 300lbs Remark The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the specification if necessary The final specification is subject to the individual scooter you purchase from your dealer Note Maximum driving distance is ...

Page 30: ...ranty Controllers One and a half year limited warranty Electronic Components and Charger One year limited warranty Warranty Exclusion The following items are not covered by warranty Motor Brushes Wheel Tyres Arm Pads Seat Cushion Fuses and Bulbs Tiller Cover Rear Shroud Front Shroud Batteries and Consumable Parts Any damage or defect of any nature occurring from the misuse abuse of the product imp...