CareCo DAYTONA, Owner'S Manual

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

Page 2: ...drest 2 Mirrors 1 Scooter Power Unit DISCLAIMER We ask that you read this manual completely before operating your new Daytona Scooter CareCo UK Ltd cannot be held responsible for any damage or injury incurred due to improper or unsafe use of the CareCo Daytona Scooter CareCo UK Ltd specifically disclaims responsibility for any bodily injury or property damage that may occur during any use that doe...

Page 3: ...resulting 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 Depa...

Page 4: ...ERATION 4 1 Control Panel 4 2 How to Operate your Scooter 9 5 BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE 5 1 Charging the Battery 5 2 Battery 13 6 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 6 1 Inspection 6 2 Regular Checking Record 6 3 Battery Fuse and Tyres 6 4 Storage 6 5 Manually Moving the Scooter 16 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND SPECIFICATION 18 8 WARRANTY 19 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 5: ...w these instructions to keep your vehicle in good operating order This manual includes a copy of the 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 please make sure that you provide them with the instruction manual for their consideration As designs change some illustrations and pictures in the manual m...

Page 6: ...urself with the operation of your scooter Practice in a wide and open area such as a park In order to avoid accidents with your scooter whilst driving please take care when accelerating stopping turning reversing and travelling up and down ramps Turn the speed dial to a low speed position for your initial practice Be sure someone accompanies you for safety when driving on the roads for the first t...

Page 7: ...disturbed for a period of 30 minutes it will automatically turn off When this happens simply switch your scooter off and back on and it will be ready to use once again Ramps inclines and descents Do not drive onto ramps that are greater than the specified gradient Refer to the section entitled CLIMBING ANGLES in 7 SPECIFICATION Always use a low speed setting when ascending or descending a gradient...

Page 8: ...ooter will be affected 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 speeds while driving indoors 4 Do not adjust the speed dial while 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 ...

Page 9: ...rs such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them 3 If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the powered scooter OFF as soon as it is safe 4 Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying the powered scooter may make it more susceptible to interference from radio wave sources Note There is no easy way to evaluate their effect on powered scooter 5 Report ...

Page 10: ... Indicator Lamp 2 Charger Socket Cover 3 Basket Bracket 4 Tiller Adjust Lever 5 Head Lamp 6 Seat 7 Side Reflector 8 Rear Lamp 9 Anti tip Wheel 10 Rear Reflector 11 Fold up and Width adjustable armrests 12 Rear Pocket 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 1 1 9 12 10 8 ...

Page 11: ...se the speed setting Forward Reverse and Braking Push the speed control lever forwards with your right thumb and the vehicle will move forward Push the speed control lever forwards with your left thumb and the vehicle will move backward The horn will beep when the vehicle is in reverse If the speed control lever is released while either going forward or reverse the electromagnetic brake in the mot...

Page 12: ...cooter is not used 2 After charging or replacing the batteries drive the vehicle for 2 3 minutes to make sure the battery capacity is sufficient 3 In winter the batteries may respond more slowly and the battery range may be reduced 4 When driving on a slope or hill the battery indicator light might move up and down This is normal and there is no need for concern 5 Even if the batteries are used pr...

Page 13: ...nce to travel faster than 4mph on the pavement How to adjust the width between armrests Loosen the knobs at the back of the seat frame first then adjust the armrest width by sliding the armrest Once satisfied with the width tighten the knob How to re position the seat The seat can be moved backward and forward for a comfortable driving position To slide the seat pull the lever at the front of the ...

Page 14: ...rge The charging duration is about 8 hours To ensure optimum performance a 12 14 hour charge is recommended However we do not recommend a charging of more than 24 consecutive hours 6 Both the charger s LEDs will be lit during the charging process The orange LED will turn green after 1 4 hours but continue to charge for between 8 14 hours 7 Turn off the charger disconnect the power cord and the rou...

Page 15: ...ge the batteries to their full capacity every time You may damage the batteries and scooter if you use a charger which is not to the correct specification 2 Charge in a well ventilated area not directly exposed to sunlight Do not charge in areas that are humid or exposed to rain or damp conditions 3 Do not charge in temperatures less than 10 C or higher than 50 C as the charger may not work well a...

Page 16: ...cid dust or other substances it will discharge quickly The battery supplied with the scooter is sealed and as such is maintenance free with no risk of battery leakage Please follow the steps below to clean the battery 1 Turn the scooter power switch to OFF 2 Remove the seat and dust cover 3 Remove the shroud and unplug the terminal of the taillight and signal lights 4 Use a clean cloth to wipe off...

Page 17: ... signs of wear and tear on the tyres and the upholstery on a regular basis For optimum performance and to increase the lifespan of your scooter it is recommended that you have your scooter serviced once a year 6 2 REGULAR CHECKING RECORD To make sure your scooter is correctly serviced contact CareCo regarding regular maintenance checks This should be at intervals of six months following an initial...

Page 18: ...ace the tyres as soon as they are found to have insufficient tread depth ２ The tyre pressure should be kept at about 26 PSI approx 1 8KG cm for the best ride and handling Attention When carrying out maintenance of your vehicle please turn the power switch to OFF and remove the charger cords Suggestions Do not splash water directly onto your scooter when washing as this could lead to malfunction of...

Page 19: ...ial is not set to slow The seat turns when in operation Slowly rotate the seat until it drops into place and is secure The handlebar appears loose Tighten the height adjustment handle to secure the handlebar Horn sounds involuntarily Ensure that the wigwag paddle is released Switch the scooter off and on Recharge the batteries If problem persists contact CareCo The LED lights will blink if there i...

Page 20: ...yre 13 Rear Tyre 13 Driving System Direct drive the rear wheels with differential gear Brake System Electromagnetic brakes Control Method By speed control lever Top Speed 8mph Climbing angle 6 Maximum driving distance 20 miles Maximum user weight 182 kg 400 Ibs The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the specification if necessary The final specification is subject to the individual scooter ...

Page 21: ...uire repair or replacement clearly as a direct result of a manufacturing or material defect Such items include among others upholstery tyres and batteries 7 The above warranty conditions apply to brand new scooters purchased at the full retail price If you are unsure whether your scooter is covered check with CareCo Customer Services 8 Under normal circumstances no responsibility will be accepted ...