Gio Electric ELEMENT, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ENT MOBILITY SCOOTER OWNERS MANUAL EN PRIOR TO FIRST USE READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY AND ATTENTIVELY IMPERATIVELY FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NONOBSERVANCE CAN LEAD TO INJURIES CAREFULLY KEEP THIS MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... carefully Failure to follow the instructions herein may result in damage to the scooter or injury to the driver Do not let anyone else operate this scooter without reading this manual prior to use The electronics of this scooter especially the controller need to be kept away from water Avoid accidental exposure to water while cleaning the scooter When the battery monitor shows under the yellow le...

Page 3: ...gued or tired AVOID driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol AVOID distracted driving by not using a cell phone while driving AVOID driving in conditions that may get the electric components wet AVOID driving off road or on surfaces that may lead to scooter damage ALWAYS drive with caution at appropriate speeds ALWAYS obey local traffic law ALWAYS be aware of your surroundings pedestrians t...

Page 4: ...ebars Controls 11 Storage Compartment 4 Steering column LCD Display 12 Rear lights turn signals 5 Ignition Switch 13 Rear wheels brakes 6 Headlight Turnsignals 14 Charging port 7 Front wheels brakes 15 Battery Controller 8 Front fender mud flaps Motor Internal 4 ...

Page 5: ...trol Diagram a Twist Throttle f Parking Brake b Rear Brake Level g Front brake lever c Speed Setting Switch h Brightness Switch d Light On Off i Turn Signal Switch e Forward Reverse Switch j Horn Switch 5 ...

Page 6: ... n M6 o Large p Medium q r Please note that this visual hardware guide is for comparative reference only It is not to scale and actual hardware may vary in appearance or size s t Larger u Smaller Tool List You will need a minimum of basics of the following Phillips head screwdriver Wrenches 8mm 10mm 12mm 14mm 19mm Allen Wrench 5mm Pliers 6 ...

Page 7: ...i Bigger 6 Rear Top Threaded clip t Larger 3 Bolt d 2 5cm M6 3 Bolt h 2cm M6 2 Rooftop Threaded clip u Smaller 4 Screw j Smaller 4 Windshield Rubber Grommet p Medium 4 Rubber Grommet o Large 2 Hex Bolt k 2 Aluminum Washer q Large 2 Bolt d 2 5cm M6 3 Rubber washer s Small 3 Metal Washer r Small 3 Nut n M6 3 Mirrors Phillips Head Bolt f 4cm M6 4 Nut n M6 4 Arm Rests Bolt c 3cm M8 2 Cargo container B...

Page 8: ...the scooter and all pieces from the metal frame and box it arrived in It is always best to save all packing materials until assembly is complete to ensure no component is accidentally discarded 1 Wheels Remove the nut and washer that comes pre installed on each of the front axles Lift the scooter and slide on each wheel making sure to follow the rotation markings on each wheel to ensure it is on t...

Page 9: ...andlebars and align the spacer with the cut out Secure the corresponding nut m on the bolt and secure using 2 wrenches Front Fenders Hood To install the fenders one at a time place each fender onto the fender bracket with the mudguard at the rear Align the fender so the inside divot is on top of the axle nut and the 3 holes aligned with the threaded holes on the bracket 9 ...

Page 10: ...the 3 holes Connect the connector from the fender lights to one of the 3 connectors on the front end To install the hood first connect the light wire to the last remaining connector as making this connection is a bit more cumbersome after the hood is installed Align the hole on the front of the hood with the front bracket and insert and finger tighten the bolt d 10 ...

Page 11: ...nd the front bolt Windshield brackets Remove the windshield bracket cover secured with packing material and set aside Place each bracket in the correct inward position and install with bolts b onto the mounts located behind the removed cover Replace the bracket cover making sure that the lower windshield mount holes align and secure from the rear with small screws j You can now push in the silicon...

Page 12: ...o the ignition and turning it to the left to unlatch it With it now unlatched you can lift the seat cushion forward and remove the 4 bolts holding the underseat tray in position Carefully set the seat aside as it will still be attached via the cable on the seat latch You can now access the piece of trim that also needs to be removed remove all the screws holding it in place 12 ...

Page 13: ...align the holes on the backrest support with those on the frame and secure into place with bolts c Replace the trim making sure it is tucked under the main body it will not line up correctly otherwise and replace the screws holding it in place Replace the seat and secure it back into place with the bolts removed early from the seat tray At this point check the connections on the breaker tightening...

Page 14: ...ng i into place Next align the cushion into place and screw i into place through the back panel Rear Top The first piece of the attached canopy is the rear top section which is attached to the top of the backrest support To start insert the larger threaded clips t into the slots on the rear top piece Align the now threaded holes with those on backrest support and bolt into place d 14 ...

Page 15: ...section installed for the scooter s canopy and attaches to the previously installed rear top Insert the smaller clips u into the corresponding slots on the rooftop align the now threaded holes with the ones on the rear top section and screw j into place Please note a second person helping to hold this piece into place while fastening hardware may be required 15 ...

Page 16: ...nto the lower holes and 4 o medium rubber grommets into the upper holes These grommets just press into place a screwdriver may be required to push them in completely Secure the windscreen to the 2 mounts below the windshield brackets with the shiny aluminum washers q and hex bolts k Mirrors The mirrors for your scooter both attach to the windshield brackets and secure your windshield into place 16...

Page 17: ...e and the nuts n on the inside Windscreen Part 2 It is now time to connect the windshield to the rooftop completing the canopy First align the holes of the roof top over top of the holes on the windshield Then secure each mounting point with a bolt d passing through the following layers and hardware in order rooftop small rubber washer s windshield small metal washer r nut n Because the layers are...

Page 18: ...on the backrest support and secure it with bolts c Cargo Container Place the storage container on the mounting plate located on the rear of the backrest support Align the holes on the container with those on the mounting plate and secure with nuts n and bolts d 18 ...

Page 19: ...es pass through wire opening Slot the 2 halves into place align the holes on the cover with threaded holes on the steering handle and screw j into place on both sides Your GIO Element should now be fully assembled The Element does not arrive fully charged Please charge before your first use 19 ...

Page 20: ...plied Drive with care on wet slippery icy surfaces as it will increase the distance needed to stop allow extra room for braking in these conditions When driving downhill it is recommended to release the throttle and apply brakes as needed to control the scooter s speed Your scooter features control switches next to the throttle grip that adjust driving features See control diagram The top switch l...

Page 21: ...column This display shows your battery level along the bottom your current speed and odometer in the center and the current setting for your speed and headlights on the sides Please note at this time the GIO Element only displays speed and distance in kilometers Charging your Scooter Your scooter does not come fully charged and requires a full charge before your first use To maintain the batteries...

Page 22: ...by inserting the key into the ignition switch and turning counterclockwise until the latch securing the rear of the seat releases allowing the seat to tip up revealing the glove box Maintenance and Care The GIO Element requires minimal maintenance which can be performed by most users a friend or family member or scooter technician Visually inspect your scooter regularly for any signs of damage esp...

Page 23: ...inter ensure that it is accessible to perform the required maintenance charging All batteries are affected by environmental temperature The battery will discharge faster at lower temperatures resulting in a shorter trip time Prolonged exposure to subzero temperatures may result in damage to the battery Tires The Element is equipped with tubeless tires these require less maintenance and are less pr...

Page 24: ... tires as necessary please contact customer service to inquire about placing an order Cleaning To clean your scooter use a damp cloth with a neutral soap to wipe clean surfaces Avoid high pressure or excess water as this may cause corrosion or shorts in electrical components Specifications Troubleshooting Specifications Motor Differential 60v 600w Dimensions 72 x32 x67 180x80x167cm Battery 60v 20a...

Page 25: ...battery Defective throttle Replace throttle Trip distance per charge reduced Low tire pressure Adjust tire pressure 15 20PSI Low battery Charge battery Defective battery Replace battery Over weight limit Reduce scooter load Driving conditions headwind slopes Avoid these conditions for best performance Battery not charging Defective wall socket Check power or use a different outlet Loose external c...

Page 26: ...y periods commence from the date of shipment This limited warranty does not cover normal wear and tear items parts tires brake pads cables etc It does not cover the product issues due to misuse neglect or accident Nor any damage failure or loss caused by improper assembly set up storage maintenance or improper servicing For any request regarding warranty spare parts or replacement devices do not h...

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