Medicare Technology Regatta, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...4 1 Control Panel 4 2 How to operate your scooter 4 3 Driving on the Road 5 Battery Charging and Care 5 1 Charging the battery 5 2 Charger 5 3 Battery 6 Inspection and Maintenance 6 1 Daily checking 6 2 Regular checking record 6 3 Battery fuse and tyre 6 4 Maintenance 6 5 Storage 6 6 Moving about 6 7 Disassembling the scooter for transportation 7 Troubleshooting and Specification 8 Warranty 8 1 VI...

Page 3: ...at you purchased We reserve the right to make design modifications The Regatta scooter is part of the Mercury range and has been designed and manufactured to provide a comfortable and secure yet affordable solution for some mobility requirements Mercury is a brand for Medicare Technology Medicare Technology is an ISO 9000 and ISO 13485 certified manufacturer of medical devices and mobility aids Ot...

Page 4: ...ent that you can easily operate and control your scooter The Regatta scooter can only be used by one person at a time Do not carry passengers on your scooter including children Maximum user mass weight capacity The maximum weight that can be carried is 160kg 25 stone including occupant and any goods The maximum weight which can be carried in the basket is 3kg 7lb Do not use the scooter to carry or...

Page 5: ...of getting the wheels stuck Always use a low speed setting when ascending or descending a gradient Do not drive on gradients steeper than those stated on the diagram below USER MASS 135kg 21 stone MAX GRADIENT 12º USER MASS 160kg 25 stone MAX GRADIENT 8º N Warning Do not set in freewheel mode when driving on a gradient Always re engage the anti freewheel device before use Failure to do so may resu...

Page 6: ...Wheeltech Regatta Part code Z40960 Owner s Handbook Page 5 of 20 2 3 Labelling Please carefully read all labels on the scooter before driving it For your future reference do not remove them ...

Page 7: ... would provide useful protection from the more common sources of radiated EMI This powered scooter model as shipped with no further modification has an immunity level of 20 V m without any accessories There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid Others are not apparent and exposure is unav...

Page 8: ...ed brake release or powered scooter movement which could result in serious injury 1 Do not operate hand held transceivers receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn ON personal communication devices such as mobile phones while the powered scooter is turned ON 2 Be aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them 3 If unintended movement or brak...

Page 9: ... Basket 2 Headlight 3 Arm rest pad 4 Head rest 5 Seat 6 Seat recline handle 7 Sliding seat handle 8 Battery lid 9 Side reflector 10 Rear headlight indicator 11 Anti tip wheel 12 Freewheel Lever 13 Charging socket 14 Rear view mirror 15 Control panel 16 Handbrake 17 Front indicator 18 Tiller adjustment handle ...

Page 10: ...umb and the scooter will move backwards When you are reversing the horn will beep to warn other people Release the wigwag paddle and the scooter will automatically brake and come to a stop Do not push both sides of the wigwag paddle simultaneously as this may cause damage to your scooter The controls can be reversed for people who are left handed or do not have full use of their right arm For more...

Page 11: ...attery is used properly it is natural for the battery s capacity to reduce with time which results in reduced battery range The batteries should be replaced when you find that battery range is about only half of the range of when the batteries were performing optimally Please see your dealer about replacement batteries and the safe disposal of your old batteries If you continue to use the batterie...

Page 12: ...djustment To adjust the armrest width loosen the knobs at the back of the seat base Slide the armrests in and out until the required position is reached Retighten the knobs to secure To adjust the angle of the armrest flip up the armrest pad and adjust the jam nut located underneath the armpads toward the back of the seat Braking Electromagnetic EM brake This is the primary brake Release the wigwa...

Page 13: ... any doubt about the remaining power please recharge the batteries before departure 6 Set the speed dial to a setting you are safe and comfortable with 7 Check the wigwag paddle works correctly 8 Check the electromagnetic brake works correctly 9 Ensure it is safe around you before you drive on the street or road Engage the indoor switch if you are driving on the pavement or indoors F Attention 1 D...

Page 14: ...rom the charger socket on the scooter F Attention If only a red LED is lit on the charger then the scooter is not connected If no LEDs are lit on the charger then the charger is not connected to the power or it is defective Please only use a charger supplied by Medicare Technology You may damage the battery and or scooter if you use an incorrect charger Always charge the battery to its full capaci...

Page 15: ... condition 6 The ambient temperature will affect charging time Charging time will be longer in winter when it is cold 7 After charging do not leave the charger socket plugged in to the scooter as this will cause a power drain on the scooter and temporarily reduce its range 8 It is recommended that the scooter is given an 18 hour charge at least once a week to allow the charger to optimise the batt...

Page 16: ...e scooter off at the ignition and remove any charger cords prior to conducting any maintenance 6 2 Regular Checking Record To ensure your scooter is correctly serviced take it to your dealer for regular maintenance checks The scooter should be checked for an initial inspection after 1 month Your dealer may charge a fee for this service YEAR 1 2 3 4 5 YEAR 1 2 3 4 5 Service Dates Service Dates Cont...

Page 17: ...ctrics Do not use petrol solvents or vaporizing solution as these may deform or damage the shrouds Do not use wax 6 5 Storage Ensure the vehicle is stored with the seat set in the forward position and switched off at the ignition Store the scooter in an environment away from direct sunlight or damp When storing for long periods of time charge the battery fully and then disconnect the battery termi...

Page 18: ...e batteries If not recharge the batteries Ensure the freewheel lever is engaged in the Drive position The scooter appears slow Check the battery power level and recharge Check the speed dial is not set to slow or indoor setting engaged The seat turns when in operation Slowly rotate the seat until it drops in to place and is secure Horn sounds involuntarily Ensure that the wigwag paddle is released...

Page 19: ...speed temperature and terrain When a battery is new off the shelf it is approximately two thirds of its optimum capabilities During the first 3 6 months of use the batteries will improve to a peak point at which they will remain for 50 60 of their expected lifespan if maintained and charged correctly as described in this manual At this point the batteries will begin to deteriorate until they will ...

Page 20: ...nt 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 scooter purchased at the full retail price Scooters supplied as secondhand by Medicare Technology normally carry a six month warranty If you are unsure whether your scooter is covered check with the service agent 8 Und...

Page 21: ...Wheeltech Regatta Part code Z40960 Owner s Handbook Page 20 of 20 Notes and Additions ...