Shoprider Altea SL7-3, User Manual

Page 1: ...12 7 2006 1 Echo 3 Model SL73 Portable Scooter User Manual ...

Page 2: ...WHEEL OPERATION 10 BATTERY PACK SERIAL NUMBER STARTING TO DRIVE YOUR SCOOTER 1 EXTRA GUIDELINES IN THE CONTROL OF YOUR SCOOTER BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGING 14 MAINTENANCE TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 15 NOTES 15 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 16 QUARTERLY INSPECTION 17 NOTES WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ...

Page 3: ...an be used in confined spaces both indoors and out Direct drive transaxle and electromagnetic brake give a safe and efficient ride We know that the Echo portable scooter will provide many years of mobility for you Please ensure that you read this manual carefully it is important for your safety that you understand the guidelines and instructions given ECHO FEATURE GUIDE Fig 1 1 Tiller control head...

Page 4: ...ip wheels installed DO NOT use an escalator to move a scooter between floors Serious injury could occur DO NOT drive the scooter on an incline that has oil water or ice film on it DO NOT try to lift the scooter by its seat tiller or any removable parts Any of these could cause injury to the user or damage to the scooter DO NOT use parts or accessories that are not authorized by Shoprider Before si...

Page 5: ...sed 2 Medium range mobile transceivers such as those used in police cars fire trucks ambulances and taxis These usually have the antenna mounted on the outside of the vehicle 3 Long range transmitters and transceivers such as commercial broadcast transmitters radio and TV broadcast antenna towers and amateur HAM radios NOTE Other types of hand held devices such as cordless phones laptop computers ...

Page 6: ...f unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the scooter OFF as soon as it is safe 4 Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying the scooter may make it more susceptible to EMI NOTE There is no easy way to evaluate the overall immunity of the scooter 5 Report all incidents of unintended movement or braking to your Shoprider provider and note whether there are sources of EMI n...

Page 7: ... located on the frame beneath the battery pack Fold down the tiller by loosening the tiller tightening knob located at the base of the tiller Seat Removal Upgrades Fig 3 To remove the seat there is a tightening knob on the bottom of the seat that needs to be loosened in order to slide the seat off An available seat upgrade includes adjustable armrests and a back pad with zipper pouch for added com...

Page 8: ...The amount of pressure applied to each lever will determine the speed the scooter travels at up to the speed selected Release the hand lever and the scooter will automatically come to a stop as the electromagnetic brake is applied to the motor On Off Switch The On Off switch is located on the tiller When the unit is in the On position the switch will display a red light and the battery gauge needl...

Page 9: ...e the drive freewheel lever is in the neutral position forward The scooter must be turned off lever pushed downward drive position and then turned on in order to reset the circuits WARNING Always re engage the free wheeling device after use Failure to do so may result in injury Anti tip wheels The anti tip wheels are located at the rear of the scooter frame Fig 5 The scooter should not be used unl...

Page 10: ...hat prevents the connections from coming apart The 3 pin round plug is removed by gently pressing the release button while pulling plug out The battery pack is held onto the unit by Velcro straps lining the bottom of the battery pack and unit Scooter serial number Fig 7 The scooter serial number is located under the battery pack It is an alphanumeric combination of 13 numbers and letters Shoprider...

Page 11: ...elected Release the lever and the scooter will slowly come to a stop as the magnetic brake automatically engages Steering Steering the scooter is light and easy When starting off ensure that you give a wide clearance when turning so that the rear wheels clear any obstacle that you are passing When steering through limited spaces such as a doorway or when turning around turn the tiller handles wher...

Page 12: ...sed the scooter will slowly stop Safe Climbing Angle Always follow the guidelines of the safe climbing angle as shown in figure 8 Caution Do not turn off the switch while the unit is in motion Grass and Gravel Please follow the guidelines given previously and your scooter will perform admirably over many surfaces Avoid long grass loose gravel and sand NOTE You should not operate your scooter in we...

Page 13: ... journey Battery Charger The battery charger is a 2 amp transformer type off board The Echo 3 Portable scooter has a built in charger port on the rear side of the battery pack This special feature allows the batteries within the battery pack to be charged without the scooter First Time Use Prior to using your Echo 3 Portable scooter for the first time you must charge the batteries fully refer to B...

Page 14: ...lems may occur with the unit including charging problems reduced speed loss of range and others Please contact your local Shoprider provider for battery replacement TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Circuit Breaker Reset Button Your scooter is fitted with the latest in electronic controls that are programmed to protect the electrical system from abnormal overloads Provided for extra protection is a circuit br...

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Page 16: ...ng Angle based on user weight of 100kg 220lb Safe Climbing Angle º 15 9 130lbs 10 6 187lbs Figure 8 Range3 per charge w STD 10Ah Battery 90 kg User Weight After the battery and mechanical moving parts fully break in mile 8 Turning Radius in 32 Ground Clearance in 1 5 Handle Bar Type T BAR ALL SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE 1 Include the Anti Tip wheel 2 Driver weight may...

Page 17: ...egular Monthly inspection is strongly recommended by the manufacturer to ensure ultimate performance of the vehicle Service Record Date of Purchase Purchaser ____________________________________________________ Model SL73 Serial ___________________________________ Provider Unit Was Purchased From _______________________________ M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D ...

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Page 20: ...ity for any personal injury or property damage which may occur as a result of improper or unsafe use of its products Mechanical or electrical defects will be dealt with on a contingency liability basis The preceding guidelines are intended to assist you in the safe operation of your powered scooter If you should have any questions about the correct operation of your scooter please contact your aut...