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Warning:

 

When you turn at high speed, you run the risk of overturning. Therefore, moderate your speed 

when making turns. 

Your scooter is designed to increase mobility. You will undoubtedly encounter obstacles. You need 

to manoeuvre these obstacles safely and easily. Below are listed some obstacles that you may 

encounter while using your scooter. Also there are driving tips mentioned that will help avoid these 

obstacles. You should study and follow these tips so that you are in complete control of your scooter 

as you drive through doors, when going up and down kerbs, through grass and gravel drives and up 

and down ramps. 

Steering in a tight spot 

If you need to turn around in a small space; 

 

Bring your scooter to a full stop; 

 

Set speed at the lowest setting; 

 

Turn the tiller to the direction in which you wish to drive. 

Steering in reverse 

Use extra care when reversing: 

 

Use your left hand to drive backwards’ 

 

Turn the tiller to the left to drive in reverse to the left; 

 

Turn the tiller to the right to drive in reverse to the right. 

Kerbs 

Be careful negotiating kerbs: 

 

Please always try to use a ramp first; 

 

Do not go up or down a kerb which is greater than a third of the diameter of the wheels; 

 

Always use caution when descending any kerb; 

 

Approach the kerb  so that both back wheels of your scooter go over the kerb  at the 

same time; 

 

Never go down on kerbs by traversing them. Doing this will cause the scooter to tip over; 

 

Go down a kerb slowly to avoid a jarring bump. Use as little power as possible. 

Grass and gravel 

Different surfaces require different driving styles: 

 

Your scooter will perform on grass, and hills, but you must follow the instructions 

described in this manual, see chapter 3. If you are unsure about a situation, you should 

avoid it. 

 

Feel free to use your scooter on lawns or in park areas; 

 

Avoid long or high grass, which may wrap around your scooter's axles; 

 

Avoid loose gravel. 

4.6. Hillside 

Driving on hillsides 

 

For maximum stability, lean forward on your scooter; 

 

Drive with extreme caution when attempting to drive up to any incline, even handicap access ramps; 

 

Always climb or descend an incline by driving straight up or straight down the face of the 

slope; 

 

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Do not drive across the face of an incline in any direction; 

 

Do not attempt to descend an incline that is covered with snow, ice, cut or wet 

grass, leaves, or any other potentially hazardous material; 

 

Do not back down an incline; 

 

Try to keep your scooter moving when climbing an incline. If you do come to a 

stop, restart and accelerate slowly and carefully; 

 

Do not try to descend or climb a slope whose gradient is greater than the recommended 

incline of 12°. 

Warning:

 

If, when you are driving down a slope, your scooter starts to move faster than you feel is safe, 

release the throttle control lever and allow your scooter to come to a stop. When you feel that you 

again have control of your scooter, push the throttle control lever forward and continue safely down 

the remainder of the slope. 

Driving down a hillside 

 

If you must stop, release the lever slowly and gently; 

 

Set your scooter to the lower speed setting; 

 

Always, where possible drive forward down any ramp, low rise, or incline. 

Option 1: Under power 

 

Set the ignition to the ‘’Off position”; 

 

Dismount your scooter; 

 

Set the ignition to the “On position”; 

 

While standing next to your scooter, carefully operate the controls at the lowest 

speed setting; 

 

Slowly and carefully back your scooter down the incline; 

 

Carefully remount your scooter and resume normal operation. 

Option 2: Emergency (no power) 

 

Set the ignition to the ‘’ Off position”; 

 

Dismount your scooter; 

 

Set the freewheel lever to “Disengaged”; 

 

While standing next to the scooter, carefully manually manoeuvre it down the slope; 

 

When you have reached a level surface at the bottom of the slope, position the 

freewheel lever to the engaged position; 

 

See chapter 7 to restore power. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                              T: +44 (0)1977 681400 Fax. +44(0)1977 683397 

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Summary of Contents for Sportrek

Page 1: ...Excel Sportrek...

Page 2: ...e would advise you to rely on an expert to assist with the development of safe and effective techniques with regard to your daily activities and your physical capabilities Your new scooter requires fr...

Page 3: ...driving p 11 4 4 Basic instructions while driving p 12 4 5 Steering p 12 4 6 Hillside p 13 4 7 EMI RFI p 15 5 Settings and mounting instructions p 16 5 1 Technical information p 16 5 2 Armrests adjust...

Page 4: ...er when making technical requests or if any warranty parts are required 3 Maximum user weight The heaviest occupant weight allowed for the protection of both the scooter and the user 4 Type number Thi...

Page 5: ...se Lincoln Way Sherburn In Elmet T 44 0 1977 681400 Fax 44 0 1977 683397 E sales vanosmedical com W www vanosmedical nl en 5 4 6 8 3 11 1 7 2 10 12 Control Panel 13 Modesty Panel 14 Tiller 15 Front Wh...

Page 6: ...four nylon screws and rubber floor mat Remove the two remaining screws and plastic floor panel battery cover Place the 4 x 22Ah batteries in the spaces provided Secure in place with the provided Velc...

Page 7: ...ed Velcro belts The two batteries at the front are to be wired together as are the two at the rear Attach the red wire of the fuse cable to the plus terminal of the first battery Attach the black wire...

Page 8: ...cooter automatically slows down 3 Safety regulations Van Os Medical UK Ltd specifically disclaims responsibility for any injury or property damage which may occur during use and which does not comply...

Page 9: ...s will ensure the scooter is properly balanced Do not use your scooter when it is damaged or has any malfunction Do not attempt to use your scooter on an escalator Always use an elevator Do not carry...

Page 10: ...cators will flash Press the button again to lights stop flashing Control lever this is used to operate the scooter in forward and reverse Indicators use these when any change of direction is undertake...

Page 11: ...2 Getting on and off Warning Always keep your weight in the middle of the scooter when getting on and off If you lean heavily to one side the scooter will be unstable Before getting on your scooter M...

Page 12: ...ndlebars as that will put undue pressure on the tiller mechanism Picture 9 Picture 10 Picture 11 Picture 12 Picture 13 Getting off your scooter Make sure the ignition is turned off and the key is remo...

Page 13: ...slowest setting Insert the key into the ignition Turn the key clockwise to turn the scooter on Place your hand on the handgrips If you wish to drive forward pull back on the right side of the throttle...

Page 14: ...ease always try to use a ramp first Do not go up or down a kerb which is greater than a third of the diameter of the wheels Always use caution when descending any kerb Approach the kerb so that both b...

Page 15: ...u must stop release the lever slowly and gently Set your scooter to the lower speed setting Always where possible drive forward down any ramp low rise or incline Option 1 Under power Set the ignition...

Page 16: ...resist EMI RFI to a certain level The higher the lever of resistance the greater the degree of protection from EMI RFI measured in volts per meter V m The FDA has also determined that current technolo...

Page 17: ...eels 11 Inflate to 30 40 psi Maximum users weight 136 kg Ground clearance 10 cm Maximum speed 12 km h Maximum turning range 144 cm Batteries 4 x 12V 22 Ah Weight with batteries 116 kg Weight without b...

Page 18: ...tate the screw shown on the pictures below Picture 21 Picture 22 Picture 23 Armrest height setting To adjust the height of the armrest you must turn the button on the back of the armrest picture 24 th...

Page 19: ...nd rotate the seat of your scooter Turning it 90 and lift see picture 26 Picture 26 Warning Remove the key from the ignition before you begin to disassemble your scooter Tip The mounting of the seat i...

Page 20: ...hese batteries do not require any maintenance Before you use your scooter you must fully charge the batteries We encourage you to do so for at least 12 hours Charging procedure Recharge your batteries...

Page 21: ...fault 6 Not in neutral at power up 7 Speed pot error 8 Motor volts error 9 Other internal error 10 Push too fast fault In case of an error it is important that you consult your dealer Except for numb...

Page 22: ...cording to the recommendations of the manufacturer or not using the specific original parts Damaging the scooter or parts by inattentive use accident or wrong use Adjusting the scooter or parts differ...

Page 23: ...Brake functionality X User Check the front wheels spin freely X User Cleaning X User Checking the stability of the frame X Retailers Oil the wheel bearing X Retailers Motor brake X User Lightning X Us...

Page 24: ...51 SK Steenbergen Country the Netherlands Function Director Technical constructed file Prepared by Name J M J Brouwer BBA Function Research Development Issue date 01 10 2014 TCF date 01 10 2014 Recert...

Page 25: ...Park Sherburn in Elmet North Yorkshire LS25 6PJ V 4651 SK Steenbergen NB Nederland Tel 44 0 1977 681400 Fax 44 0 1977 683393 E mail sales vanosmedical com www vanosmedical com Tel 31 0 167 57 30 20 Fa...

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