Handicare Fortress 1700DT, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...O W N E R S M A N U A L 3 4 Wheel Scooters Issue 2 January 2008...

Page 2: ...the right to changes and modifications The information provided is valid for the product in its standard version Handicare cannot be held liable for possible damage resulting from specifications of th...

Page 3: ...4 1 Driving with the Fortress 1700 DT TA 18 4 1 1 Inspection before use 18 4 2 Operating Controls 19 4 2 1 Console 20 4 2 2 Switching on 23 4 2 3 Charging connection 23 4 3 Driving Procedures 24 4 3 1...

Page 4: ...drest 42 5 2 Adjusting the steering tiller 43 6 Maintenance 44 6 1 Maintenance table 44 6 1 1 Batteries 44 6 1 2 Replacing the batteries 45 6 1 3 Cleaning the batteries 46 6 2 Tires 47 6 2 1 Inflating...

Page 5: ...l With this manual you can safely use and maintain the product In case of doubt always contact your dealer In this manual the words left right front and back are used to indicate a certain part of the...

Page 6: ...Fortress 1700 DT TA 6 Product Labels Pic 018433_1ML The product has the following decals and labels A Charging connection B Circuit breaker C Tire pressure wheels D Freewheel E Tiller angle adjustment...

Page 7: ...ssure of the wheels see product specifications PIC 14550002M D Freewheel 1 Lever in the lower position The drive of the motor is disconnected the scooter can be pushed manually 2 Lever in the upper po...

Page 8: ...nt or injury to the user PICDOC 010004110 en doc ATTENTION Suggestions that help specific procedures to be carried out more easily PICDOC 010004120 en doc Consult the specified information source s fi...

Page 9: ...sure you have at hand Model Serial number This information is provided on the identification plate See diagram below PIC 018448ml Identification plate Product information can be found on plate A See I...

Page 10: ...are defined as follows Component Warranty Period Frame Main Frame Weldment Lifetime Tiller Framing and Steering Structure 3 Years Non Pro rated Seat Plate 1 Year Drive System Duro Torque Motor and Di...

Page 11: ...ealer within forty five 45 days of the event upon which any warranty claim is made Handicare reserves the right to refuse the warranty claim should the claim not satisfy the basic requirements The for...

Page 12: ...1700 DT TA has a maximum speed of 6 mph TA model and 5 7 mph DT model PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE WELL ACQUAINTED WITH THE CONTENTS OF THIS OWNER S MANUAL BEFORE DRIVING THE FORTRESS 1700 DT TA If you us...

Page 13: ...must never be covered or removed and must remain present and clearly legible throughout the entire life span of the scooter Immediately replace or repair illegible or damaged labels symbols and instr...

Page 14: ...ghts in case of reduced visibility The scooter has been equipped with brake lights that light up when you brake Only use the indicator lights to indicate an intended change in driving direction Only u...

Page 15: ...c and enamel Be aware of any objects that may protrude from the unit that could cause damage to your surroundings or to the unit itself Keep your scooter away from open flames 2 General Description Th...

Page 16: ...keys and handles are located on the tiller F Lights When driving in the dark the lights should be turned on G Turn Signals To indicate a change in direction while driving H Detachable fixed mounted b...

Page 17: ...Fortress 1700DT TA 17 4 wheel model F G E D H J C B K A I...

Page 18: ...i Poorly inflated tires have a negative effect on the driving characteristics Poorly inflated tires cause higher power consumption depleting the batteries more quickly Poorly inflated tires cause unne...

Page 19: ...onsole and then reinsert to restart the scooter If everything is in order the scooter can be driven 4 2 Operating controls Fig 000000030 The scooter is equipped with the following operating controls A...

Page 20: ...chnology and offers reliable and useful functions for the operation of your scooter A Left right turn signals B Battery condition meter C Speed control D Lighting E Jack key F Horn G Hazard lights The...

Page 21: ...to the controller It is normal that the meter goes down during conditions of initial acceleration as the extra load will cause the voltage to drop momentarily This momentary drop is not a true readin...

Page 22: ...the exception of the hazard lights and the lighting only operate if the jack key has been inserted into the receptacle The hazard lights and the lighting will always work even if the jack key has not...

Page 23: ...ack key receptacle as far as it will go A 4 2 3 Charging connection Fig 000000060 On the steering column underneath the console there is the charger connection port A to which the battery charger cabl...

Page 24: ...reverse Fig 000000070 Switch on the scooter See Switching on The forward reverse handles are coloured Green forward driving Yellow reverse driving Forward driving Driving forward using finger control...

Page 25: ...want to stop As soon as the scooter is stopped the automatic parking brake engages Remarks You can inspect the brakes by suddenly releasing the forward reverse lever When driving at a high speed you n...

Page 26: ...ion for increased stability when driving up a slope This is done by leaning your upper body forward while you are driving up the slope This will increase the stability of the scooter The Increased Sta...

Page 27: ...r attempt to go up or down a slope that has potential hazard such as a slopes that is covered in snow ice grass clippings or wet leaves If you notice a strong decrease in speed when driving up a slope...

Page 28: ...d for the back wheels to be able to move up onto the sidewalk as well If you cannot drive up onto the sidewalk find a lower part that is less steep where you can Any obstacle should be taken in forwar...

Page 29: ...r level This will cause the scooter to become unstable 4 3 5 Overload Shutdown In case of overload caused by wrong or long term use in hot conditions the circuit breaker will be activated causing the...

Page 30: ...l position if it is on a slope 4 3 8 Charging the batteries For charging see the following documentation Regulations concerning the batteries User manual for the battery charger or the instructions on...

Page 31: ...ave reached 80 of their capacity after an 8 12 hours charging time When the batteries are charged Switch off the battery charger if applicable Unplug the battery charger from the wall socket of the ma...

Page 32: ...Turn back the seat as described above When the seat has been turned to its original position it will click back into place This way it cannot inadvertently turn while driving The seat is provided wit...

Page 33: ...provided with a unique safety feature that prevents the scooter from rolling too quickly while in the free wheel position If the scooter begins to roll while in the free wheel position the motor brak...

Page 34: ...e Now you are able to drive the Fortress 1700 DT TA again 4 6 Disassembling the scooter for storage and or transport To be able to store the Fortress 1700 DT TA in a small space or transport it in a s...

Page 35: ...please re check the instructions and try again Disassembly Procedure Remove the battery cover by releasing the elastic strap on the front of the cover and releasing the Velcro attachments on each side...

Page 36: ...ver toward the rear of the scooter to expose its underside Locate the connector for the rear lighting and disconnect it The rear cover can now be completely removed Disconnect the red and black Batter...

Page 37: ...they appear Unplug the main cable before disconnecting the scooter To separate the front frame from the rear frame locate the locking latch in the middle of the battery compartment area Push and hold...

Page 38: ...part of the front frame with the other hand Lift the front frame off of the rear frame and simply roll the front section away from the rear by maintaining balance on the front wheel 4 6 3 Folding dow...

Page 39: ...are properly secured with the hold down straps All Electrical connections are secure 4 7 Transporting the scooter assembled To transport the Fortress 1700 DT TA fully assembled in a vehicle that is s...

Page 40: ...nt options XXXXXX 010500000 en doc Seat adjustments The Fortress 1700 DT TA seat offers a number of adjustment options to increase sitting and driving comfort The following may be adjusted A Seat heig...

Page 41: ...adjustment release the handle to secure the backrest in the position you have chosen Attention Be aware when operating the handle when the seat is unoccupied The backrest is spring operated and will...

Page 42: ...n armrest turn the knob counter clockwise Push the detent button and raise or lower the armrest into one of three positions After selecting the new height re tighten knobs and ensure the armrests are...

Page 43: ...h one hand while at the same time pulling the steering tiller towards you with the other until the most comfortable position is reached Release the handle in the chosen position Then release the steer...

Page 44: ...e turning system of the seat to do this the seat must be removed See Removing the seat Lithium grease is recommended X It is recommended that your scooter is serviced by your dealer at least once a ye...

Page 45: ...short trips or even none at all the batteries are at the end of their life span Replace them as soon as possible Contact your dealer he knows exactly which batteries are most suitable for your scoote...

Page 46: ...cid free Vaseline Replace the cover As soon as the new batteries are placed the batteries must be charged See Charging the batteries Avoid metal parts from coming into contact with the battery termina...

Page 47: ...ection of the tires see the maintenance table After inflating the tires always make sure to replace the cap back on the valve to avoid dirt and sand entering the valve 6 3 Cleaning Procedures Removing...

Page 48: ...approaching the dealer Possible cause Action Action to be taken by The jack key is not properly inserted into the jack key receptacle Put the jack key into the receptacle properly Yourself The connec...

Page 49: ...0000180 The scooter has been equipped with an automatic circuit breaker A In normal circumstances the automatic circuit breaker will not pop out and the scooter will be ready for use When the electric...

Page 50: ...oter after this you may drive on Make sure however to avoid obstacles and hills If the automatic circuit breaker pops out again after the motor was allowed to cool off there may be a short circuit In...

Page 51: ...lephones while the electric scooter is switched on 2 Avoid transmitters such as radio and TV stations in the neighbourhood Do not get too close 3 If any unintended movements should occur or if the bra...

Page 52: ...ty sideways 15 15 Energy consumption theoretic maximum distance 30 miles 50km 30 miles 50 km Dynamic stability on slopes 12 12 Climbing capacity for obstacles 3 3 Maximal speed forward 1700 TA 6 mph 6...

Page 53: ...eel 10 x 3 Diameter front wheel 4 wheel 10 x 3 Diameter rear wheels 10 x 3 Tire pressure 4 wheels front 40 psi Tire pressure 4 wheels rear 40 psi Tire pressure 3 wheels front 40 psi Tire pressure 3 wh...

Page 54: ...port If you have any problems or questions concerning this product please contact your dealer For information about a dealer in your area contact Handicare Canada Canadian Office Handicare Inc 355 Nor...

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