Van Os Medical B.V. Travelux Supernova, User Manual

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Page 2: ...cation to alter this guide It is important that your guide for the use is read carefully The manual contains important information about the safe use and maintenance of your scooter We recommend that you keep this guide it s also your proof of warranty and you will find it useful for referring to at a later date The safety instructions in this guide are general guidelines that must be seen as broa...

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Page 4: ...ONS FOR USE 8 4 1 CONTROL UNITS 8 4 2 GETTING ON AND OFF YOUR SCOOTER 10 4 3 CHARGING BATTERIES 11 4 4 BEFORE DRIVING 12 4 5 BASIC DRIVING 14 4 6 STEERING 14 4 7 CONTROL THROUGH TIGHT SPOTS 15 4 8 GOING UP AN INCLINE DOWN A DECLINE 16 4 9 EMI RFI 18 5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MOUNTING OPTIONS 20 5 1 TECHNICAL INFORMATION WITH CAPATAIN SEAT 20 5 2 ARMREST ADJUSTMENTS 21 5 3 SEAT ADJUSTMENTS 22 5 4 ...

Page 5: ... 1 Serial number Every scooter has its own unique serial number You must have this number when making technical requests or if warranty parts are required 2 Maximum user weight The largest occupant weight allowed for protection of both the scooter and the user 3 Production date The date on which your scooter was manufactured 4 Type number This number indicates which model of scooter you have again...

Page 6: ...iller 10 Rear fender 2 Foldable basket 11 Battery pack 3 Front light 12 Seat post 4 Front bumper 13 Seating 5 Spring 14 Backrest 6 Front wheel 15 Armrest 7 Rim 16 Throttle lever 8 Footplate 17 Control panel 9 Rear wheel 18 Headrest Your scooter is equipped with a number of elements and parts You should know these before continue reading this manual Designs and specifications may change without pri...

Page 7: ...and stable product if the instructions for use as described in this manual are followed However it is possible when the Travelux scooter is not used correctly dangerous situations may occur 3 1 General safety regulations Protect your Travelux Supernova scooter by checking it regularly When a part of your Travelux scooter is not functioning properly a dangerous situating could occur Warning You mus...

Page 8: ...could not safely or legally walk Do not climb ramps or curbs that exceed your scooters capacity Always approach inclines straight on Always be aware of and careful near mechanical pinch points especially when assembling and disassembling your scooter Never sit on your scooter when it is being transported Always fasten down your scooter securely with an approved tie down system while transporting y...

Page 9: ...unctions and driving modes To guarantee your and others safety 4 1 Control units Control panel Speed adjustment button With the speed adjustment button you can adjust the minimum and maximum speed Turn the knob against the clock for lower speed Turn the knob clock wise for a higher speed We advise you to adjust your speed as high as you think is comfortable and you feel safe by it Horn Press this ...

Page 10: ...utral position and the scooter will decelerate and come to a complete stop The parking brake will prevent any further movement of your scooter Indicators Always use the indicators when you change your direction Warning Always use the indicators for the safety of yourself and others around you Head light When you do not have enough vision while driving with the city lights on you can press this but...

Page 11: ...at for safe and easy mounting Return tiller to full upright position Carefully place one foot on the approximate center of the deck and seat yourself comfortably and securely on the seat Fasten the seatbelt if your scooter is equipped with one Flip down the armrests Getting off your scooter Make certain that the power is turned off and the key is removed Return tiller to full upright position Flip...

Page 12: ...ur scooter after every use for 6 8 hours to extend the maximum life of your batteries We advise you to load your batteries 6 8 hours after every use of your scooter to guarantee a longer life Turn off the power of the scooter Slide away the cover of the battery socket at the driving position of the tiller and insert the battery charger in the socket see photo 1 Put the charger into the outlet Do n...

Page 13: ...rned off when getting off of your scooter or disassembly your scooter see photo 2 When you want to use your scooter you should turn on the power of your scooter You can do this by turning your contact key 90o to the left see photo 3 To get on your scooter Stand behind your scooter Put the scooter in the drive position Make certain that the seat is positioned for safe and easy use Seat yourself on ...

Page 14: ... the freewheel mode Pull the freewheel lever back towards the Drive position to activate the electromagnetic brakes of your scooter You can now drive with your scooter and the scooter can t be pushed photo 4 Warning Pushing the scooter too quickly into the freewheel position photo 4 will cause the motor to act as a generator causing the scooter to become difficult to push Never set your scooter in...

Page 15: ... 4 6 Steering Place both hands on the handgrips of the tiller turn the tiller to the right to travel to the right Turn the tiller to the left to travel to the left Make certain to maintain sufficient clearance when turning your scooter so that the rear wheels will be clear of any obstacles Warning Turning your scooter too sharply at a too high speed can have result that the rear wheels won t be on...

Page 16: ...Lean forward to move the centre of gravity of the scooter forwards for maximum stability and safety When a ramp has a turn Make sure that the front wheels make a large curve This will make sure that the rear wheels follow in a large curve and will be free of obstacles When you will have to stop while driving up a ramp While starting up again you should pull the lever gently and steady Accelerate s...

Page 17: ...andicap access ramps Always climb or descend an incline by driving straight up or straight down the face of the slope Do not traverse or drive across the face of an incline in any direction Do not attempt to descend an incline that is covered with snow ice cut or wet grass leaves of any other potentially hazardous material Do not back down of an incline Try to keep your scooter moving when climbin...

Page 18: ...o the Off position Get off of your scooter Set the key switch to the On position While standing next to your scooter carefully operate the controls at the lowest speed setting Slowly and carefully back your scooter down the incline Step on your scooter and resume normal operation Procedure 2 Emergency No power Set the key switch to the Off position Get off of your scooter Put the scooter into the ...

Page 19: ...on in an erratic or uncontrolled manner they are referred to as Electromagnetic Interference EMI of Radio Frequency Interference RFI EMI RFI and your scooter All electrically powered vehicles including scooters are susceptible to Electromagnetic Interference Radio Frequency Interference EMI RFI This interference could result in abnormal unintended movement of your scooter Warning Unintended moveme...

Page 20: ...ooter is turned on Be aware of any nearby transmitters radio television microwave etc on your intended route and avoid operating your scooter close to any of those transmitters Turn off the power if your scooter is going to be in a stationary position for any length of time Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying your scooter may make it more susceptible to EMI RFI Warning Turn...

Page 21: ... FOR USE AND MOUNTING OPTIONS 5 1 Technical information with capatain seat 3 Wheel 4 Wheel Total length 123 cm 125 cm Total width 60 2 cm 60 2 cm Total height measured from ground 94 74 cm 99 82 cm Seat width 45 cm 45 cm Seat depth 40 cm 40 cm Front wheels 10 10 Rear wheels 10 10 Maximum user weight 160 kg 160 kg Ground clearance 8 9 cm 8 9 cm Maximum speed 8 km u 8 km u Maximum turning range 102 ...

Page 22: ... 5 2 Armrest adjustments Armrest width adjustment To adjust the armrest width Loosen the adjustment knob at the back of the seat photo 5 Slide the armrest in or out to the desired width Tighten the adjustment knob Flip up the armrest Place your hand on the end of the armrest and pull it upwards photo 6 to flip it up for easy transfer on and off your scooter Photo 6 Photo 5 ...

Page 23: ... the angle of the armrest Loosen the screw see photo 7 Put the armrest in the desired angle Retighten the screw 5 3 Seat adjustments Seat rotation lever The seat turning lever at the bottom of the seat allows the seat to rotate from 45º till 360o Pull the seat rotation lever up photo 8 and rotate the seat to the desired position Release the handle to lock the seat Photo 8 Photo 7 ...

Page 24: ...ease the lever so the tiller is locked in this position Check if the tiller is correctly locked by moving it back and forwards If it doesn t move it is correctly locked 5 5 Disassemble Remove the seat You can disassemble the seat of the scooter Remove the armrests of the seat first to decrease the weight of the seat Stand behind the scooter and pull the lever under the seat Grab the seat with both...

Page 25: ...ery pack You should remove the battery pack when you won t use the scooter for more than a week Loosen the screw and remove the top of the battery pack Remove the battery packs from the scooter see photo 11 Disassemble the foldable basket Stand before the tiller of your scooter Grab the foldable basket with both hands Move the foldable basket upwards to yourself see photo 12 Photo 11 Photo 12 ...

Page 26: ...Folding down the tiller Pull the lever of the tiller Fold the tiller completely down see photo 13 Release the lever so the tiller is locked in this position Separating the front frame from the rear frame Pull the lever that disassemble the front frame with the rear frame photo 14 Pull the rear frame in a upward motion to disassemble it from the front frame Photo 13 Photo 14 ...

Page 27: ...eat isn t straight on the seat post you can t lock the seat correctly Warning Always make sure the seat is correctly locked before you seat yourself on to the seat Replacing the battery pack Replace the battery pack back on to your scooter Replace the cover back on to the battery pack and tighten the screw Replacing the foldable basket Stand before the tiller of your scooter Grab the foldable bask...

Page 28: ...n it is being transported 7 CARE AND MAINTAINANCE Routine maintenance The Travelux Supernova scooter is practically maintenance free All of the bearings on your scooter are permanently lubricated and sealed No additional lubrication is required however there are several things that you can do to help keep up the appearance and maintain the performance of your scooter Cleaning your scooter Tires Cl...

Page 29: ...ped with either an off board charger To ensure maximum life charge your batteries as described below Turn off the power of the scooter Slide away the cover of the battery socket at the driving position of the tiller and insert the battery charger in the socket see photo 15 Put the charger into the outlet Do not switch on the battery charger until all the plugs are in position The led light of the ...

Page 30: ...ur authorized dealer 4 flashes Indicates that the motor is overloaded or overheated Remedy Turn the power off of your scooter and allow the scooter to rest for 10 minutes 5 flashes Indicates a brake or brake wiring problem The freewheel lever may be in the disengaged position Remedy Make certain that the freewheel lever is in the engaged position Turn the key switch to the Off position to stop the...

Page 31: ...ternal errors or faults Remedy Contact your authorized dealer 9 WARRANTY 9 1 Warranty application Together with your Travelux Supernova scooter you get the factory warranty This warranty is only granted to you as the consumer It is not intended to be used commercially like hiring or institutional use The warranty is limited to defects to materials and possible hidden shortages Van Os Medical UK lt...

Page 32: ...p Warranty is not transferrable For more information and the location of service agents please visit our website www vanosmedical com This warranty does not include any labour charges incurred by replacements Under normal circumstances no responsibility is accepted when the scooter needs replacement or repairs as a direct result from Not maintaining the scooter and parts according to the recommend...

Page 33: ...e The warranty is only valid during the indicated period If adjustments are made to the Travelux Supernova scooter which have structural impact on the product the warranty will expire completely You can visit www vanosmedical com for an enlarged warranty and supply conditions and an address list of service agents 10 GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The Travelux Supernova scooter needs periodical m...

Page 34: ...gen Country The Netherlands EU Representative Name W van Os Address Koperslagerij 3 4651 SK Steenbergen Country The Netherlands Function Director Technical constructed file Prepared by Name J M J Brouwer BBA Function Research Development Issue date 01 04 2013 TCF date 01 04 2013 Recertification date Means of conformity The product is in conformity with Directive 93 42 EEC based on the use of a Tec...

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