Mid-Size Scooters User Manual
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1. Mid Size Scooters i il j a gt Sa ri Er Ss p Soverel en B4 8838 4 Sovereign LE3 888 3L Sovereign LE4 888 4L User Manual Contents INTRODUCTION asas stc 3 FEATURE GUIDE FIG LA 3 SAFETY ADVICE 22 2 2222 le sad di kaan eect eed o kalsan seele 3 BMI YAN secado 6 ADJUSTMENT S unsre nee 7 Tiller ano ee etmeni A CLD O lie tc 7 Seat Slides SWIVEL EE FE Oi 7 AER OaE T E a E 7 Seat He L e Ya a E er een ee ee 7 Armtest Vide Adj stments 110 8 EE 7 Armrest Ame C Adjustment EgO E 8 Retractable charot coro Fio e oo 8 SCOOTER TILLER CONTROLS FIG AER 9 Sy ole EE 9 Battery Level leie Te ee EE 9 Ee 9 MY do H Ree EE EE 9 AU EE 9 alle EE 9 Ee E GE 9 SE Ee E EE 10 FREE WHEEL OPERATION FIG Ui 10 Pod e e o a A YAA coon ocean vate 10 STARTING TO DRIVE YOUR SCOOTER o ccccccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaeeneeeees 10 e EE EE 10 SEET MOVE sne DE Re ae Re Me e e e 10 RAS 11 REVERSO oi oe esa 11 YA e a ere 11 EXTRA GUIDELINES IN THE CONTROL OF YOUR SCOOTER 11 Eege 11 Gras ano A AO een 11 EREECHEN 12 MP A ee ea 12 BATTERIESANDBATTERYCHARGER 13 era cc ge ee e eee ee ee ve eee 13 SE ee ee m ey 13 MATNTENANC Es ie 13 Ee E EE 13 Whe E ns 14 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 14 Bu UTE GC EE 14 CGC Eis PA o A ee YA 14 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS mea adl aa a de 15 QUARTERLY INSPECTION 2 ii deeg 16 Ke RTE Sr H EE 17 DISCLAIM2. Purchaser Model Serial Dealer 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 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 Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y M D Y 16 Notes 17 Notes 18 Notes 19 WARRANTY Please refer to warranty information included with unit Serial No DISCLAIMER Congratulations on your purchase of the Shoprider It is not intended to be used by individuals with physical limitations that could prevent the user from operating this unit safely Shoprider disclaims all responsibility 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 authorized Shoprider dealer Model No Serial No Dealer s Stamp Shoprider Mobility Products Inc 800 743 0772 www shoprider com 20 P N 300904 14 A3
3. Retractable charger cord Figure 10 SCOOTER TILLER CONTROLS FIG 11A amp B Speed Controls The speed control allows you to set a speed between minimum and 10 maximum Battery Level Indicator The number of LED bars lit shows the amount of charge left in your batteries The amount of charge will only show at its true level when the scooter is in drive Caution Do not allow the LED bars go out completely as complete discharge of the batteries could cause irreversible damage Lights A blue colored button at the rear of the tiller operates the lights Horn A yellow button at the rear of the tiller operates the horn Thumb Finger Lever Controls The left thumb finger lever controls the reverse and the right thumb finger lever controls the forward motion The amount of pressure applied to each lever will determine the speed the scooter travels at Release the lever and the scooter will slowly come to a stop and the electromagnetic brake will be applied On Off Key Switch Insert the key in the right side of the tiller Turn the key and the LED bars will light up There is a delay before the thumb finger lever control can be operated while the controller 1s checking the circuits Speed Indicator Switch Controls Operates turn indicator lights Battery Level Indicator Hazard Warning Switch A red button operates all indicator flashers e Battery Level Indicator Speed Controls ye A
4. 12V36Ah x 2 eme Off Board GA Off Board 3A On Board 4A On Board 4A Output Power of Motor KH W 1 RSC 1 0 80 E 0 80 PE i aa 5 8 5 om 5 om 5 om Maximum Climbing Angle based on user weight of 90kg 2001b Safe Climbing 20 e EE OL Angle Range per charge w STD 33 36AH Battery 200 Ib User Weight After the mile 25 40 25 40 24 38 24 38 battery and km mechanical moving parts fully break in Turning Radius 37 VE 50 E 39 22 0900 53 ee Handle Bar lt ALL SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE 1 Include the Anti Tip wheel 2 Driver weight may exceed weight of the unit speed must be reduced when turning 3 The actual driving range varies with the factors shown below a the weight of occupant b ground surface c battery conditions d type of charger e ambient temperature f the way of driving g etc Maximum Speed 15 QUARTERLY INSPECTION For your own safety quarterly inspection and service on the product with signature by an authorized dealer 1s strongly recommended Maintenance records below should be kept at all times The manufacturer distributor vendor will be indemnified from any product liability claim 1f the above maintenance service requirement is not met NOTE Regular Monthly inspection is strongly recommended by the manufacturer to ensure ultimate performance of the vehicle Service Record Date of Purchase
5. Figure 11B 9 Finger Lever Control Electromagnetic Brake The brake 1s automatically operated when the control levers are released There is a slight delay when the scooter decelerates this allows the scooter to come to a smooth stop FREE WHEEL OPERATION FIG 12 The free wheel release lever red handle is located inside the right rear wheel Fig 12 To disengage the motor lift up the lever the scooter can now be pushed To re engage the motor push down on the lever 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 12 The scooter should not be used unless the anti tipping wheels are in place Shoprider Mobility Products is not responsible for damage or injury incurred due to improper or misuse of the scooter Circuit Breaker Rear Chassis Cover Anti tip e Wheels N dl E Freewheel Release Lever Figure 12 STARTING TO DRIVE YOUR SCOOTER Getting Started e Select a level area with plenty of space e Mount the scooter either by lifting the arm and sliding on to the seat or rotate the seat outwards and then rotate the seat back to face the tiller e Adjust the tiller and seat as described previously Starting Scooter Movement e Ensure that you are seated in a comfortable position e Turn the key to the ON position e Your speed settin
6. there is a break in the connection The green light flashes when the batteries are receiving charge and is constant when the charge is complete FOR Sovereign LE3 and Sovereign LE4 ONLY Next to the charger s an LED indicator which gives you the status of your charge CAUTION Always ensure that the charging lead is in good condition and has not been damaged or stretched MAINTENANCE Lubrication At six month intervals you should lubricate the following parts with a light oil or similar lubricant e Seat pivot post e Seat release lever pinion e Wheel bearings e Axle of scooter CAUTION DO NOT USE WD40 TO LUBRICATE PARTS DO NOT LUBRICATE TRANSAXLE GEAR BOX In the event of any difficulties please consult your dealer 13 Wheels and Tires The wheels of your scooter all have split rims This allows any punctures to be repaired easily To change the wheels remove the center bolt and slide the wheel off 1ts axle Ensure that when refitting the wheel the retaining bolt is fitted with a locking washer or the screw threads are treated with lock tite or a similar adhesive When changing a tire the inner tube must be deflated Remove the four bolts from the wheel and split the rim Tire pressure 1s recommended to be kept at 30 psi on the rear tires and 25 psi on the front TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Circuit Breaker Your scooter is fitted with the latest in electronic controls that are programmed to protect the electrical system from ab
7. ER uso aaa 17 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Shoprider scooter This scooter incorporates the latest innovative designs patented and only available on a Shoprider scooter This scooter can be used in confined spaces both indoors and out Direct drive transaxles and electromagnetic brakes give a Safe and efficient ride This Shoprider scooter 1s designed for persons with limited mobility Please ensure that you read this manual carefully it is important for your safety that you understand the guidelines and instructions given FEATURE GUIDE FIG 1 4 Sovereign B3 Figure 1 a Tiller control head e Head light l 2 3 Rear reflectors 4 Side reflectors 5 Adjustable width armrests 6 Swivel seat 7 Seat height adjustment 8 Adjustable angle fold down detachable seat 9 Foot rest 10 Tiller steering column and steering wheel angle adjustment 11 Front bumper Figure 12 Detachable basket 13 Battery charging inlet Sovereign B4 Figure 2 Tiller control head Head light Rear reflectors Side reflectors Adjustable width armrests Swivel seat Seat height adjustment Adjustable angle fold down detachable seat EEE Ed 9 Foot rest 10 Tiller steering column and steering wheel angle adjustment Figure 2 11 Front bumper 12 Detachable basket 13 Battery charging inlet Sovereign LE3 Figure 3 Tiller control head Head light Rear lights amp indicators T
8. g should be on 1 or 2 10 e Pull your right hand finger lever the scooter will move forward slowly The harder you pull the faster the scooter goes but will only reach the speed level that has been selected e Release the lever and the scooter will slowly come to a stop and the magnetic brake will be applied Steering Steering the scooter 1s light and easy Ensure when starting off 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 where you want to go and apply power gently The scooter will turn very tightly but will still move with complete stability as long as the speed 1s not too high Reversing Before reversing ensure that the area behind is free from any hazards or obstructions Adjust your speed setting to a low setting before you reverse Pull press the left thumb finger lever and steer wide of all corners and obstacles Dismounting Before dismounting ensure that the key is turned to the off position CAUTION Please ensure that care is exercised when entering or leaving the scooter and that the tiller and foot rest is not used for support EXTRA GUIDELINES IN THE CONTROL OF YOUR SCOOTER Ramps The stability of your scooter 1s governed by several factors such as the seating position the angle of the slope and your height and weight When approaching an incline do so d
9. irectly and not at an angle and whenever possible avoid making turns When going down a ramp or slope keep the speed settings to slow This will ensure there is a safe controlled descent When the finger levers are released the scooter will slowly stop Caution Do not turn off the control key 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 wet weather or on wet surfaces This may cause the motor to sort out 11 TRANSPORT STORAGE The scooters are designed to be dismantled into separate sections for transportation and storage Y our scooter can be dismantled into the following sections Sovereign B3 Fig 13 1 Basket 2 Deluxe Captain Seat 3 Seat Post amp Fasteners 4 Driving Unit Sovereign B4 Fig 14 1 Basket 2 Deluxe Captain Seat 3 Seat Post amp Fasteners 4 Driving Unit Sovereign LE3 Fig 15 1 Basket 2 Black Leatherette Pillow Top Seat 3 Seat Post amp Fasteners 4 Driving Unit Sovereign LE4 Fig 16 1 Basket 2 Black Leatherette Pillow Top Seat 3 Seat Post 4 Driving Unit KA ih d Fi ES Dismantling 1 Remove baskets 2 Fold down the back of the seat 3 Pull up on the red lever under the seat and at the same time lift and twist the seat off 4 Unscrew tightening bolt and re
10. mitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them 3 If 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 dealer and note whether there are sources of EMI nearby WARNING Shoprider Mobility Products is not responsible for damage or injury incurred due to improper and unsafe use of our scooter 6 ADJUSTMENTS Tiller Angle Adjustment Fig SA amp B On the left hand side at the base of the tiller is ared lever black knob Push pull the lever to release the pin and select the required tiller angle Refit the pin into one of the five location holes Seat Slide amp Swivel Adjustment Fig 6 Pulling up on the seat slide lever allows the seat position to be adjusted forward or backward Release the lever and the seat will lock in that position Under the right side of the seat there 1s a spring loaded red lever Pulling up on the lever allows the seat to swivel when released the seat will lock into one of 4 positions Seat Removal Fig 7 Fold down the back of the seat Pull up the swivel seat adjustment lever fig 6 and lift seat off Remove the hand knob and locking pin that secures the seat ada
11. move seat post 12 BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGER The Shoprider scooter 1s supplied with maintenance free sealed lead acid batteries Battery performance can be affected by temperature terrain condition of battery the weight of the user etc The battery level indicator 1s only a guide and is most effective when the scooter 1s moving only then 1s the true discharge level displayed e When the scooter stops the battery level indicator may indicate full An active user can use up to 30 of battery capacity or more per day Inactive users may only use 50 of battery capacity in a week In both these instances the battery should be put on charge over night Battery Charger Batteries supplied with your scooter are specially designed All the units require an automatic battery charger These chargers have an electronic switch that will terminate the charge when the batteries are fully charged The battery chargers for the Sovereign B3 and Sovereign B4 are 3 amp transformer type off board chargers The battery chargers for the Sovereign LE3 and Sovereign LE4 are 4 amp transformer type on board chargers Charging To charge the batteries connect the plug lead into the battery charging socket on the scooter battery pack and the 3 prong plug into the wall socket and switch on FOR Sovereign B3 and Sovereign B4 ONLY the battery charger has two lights The red light when constant shows the battery charger is connected 1f the red light flashes
12. nes and similar devices transmit signals while they are ON even when not being used 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 AM FM radios TV sets CD players and cassette players and small appliances such as electric shavers and hair dryers so far as we know are not likely to cause problems to the scooter Scooter Electromagnetic Interference EMI Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna source the EM fields from hand held radio sources transceivers are of special concern It is possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the scooter s control system while using these devices This can affect scooter movement and braking Therefore the warnings listed below are recommended to prevent possible interference with the control system of the scooter WARNINGS 1 Do not operate hand held transceivers transmitters receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn ON personal communication devices such as cellular phones while the scooter is turned ON 2 Be aware of nearby trans
13. normal overloads Fitted for extra protection is a circuit breaker should there be a situation that your scooter stops for no apparent reason please check that the circuit breaker has not popped out The circuit breaker can be found under the rear chassis cover accessible through a port hole under the seat Check List If your scooter fails to operate please check the following e Unit is switched on All plugs and connectors are firmly fixed Battery level shows full charge Freewheeling device is in the drive position If the free wheel device has been operated with the scooter left switched on then the scooter will not operate until the ignition key has been switched off and then on again Please consult your dealer if your scooter does not run after checking these points 14 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS UNIT SPECIFICATIONS Overall Dimensions L x W x 45 1143 x 24 610 49 1245 x22 x 48 1230 x 24 620 49 1250 x 24 620 H x 38 se 38 SCH x 41 gt x 41 BET WCS ag WE Front Ib kg Max 300 136 Max 300 136 Max 300 136 Max 300 136 Number Size of Tires Suggested User Weight on the level road Weight of heaviest part w o battery baskets and Ib kg 41 19 42 19 seat Total Weight w batteries basket seat Ib kg 165 75 180 82 160 73 176 80 Each Battery Module Weight Ib kg 20 9 20 9 26 12 26 12 Battery Module Capacity li 12V33Ah x 2 12V33Ah x 2 12V36Ah x 2
14. ot connect any medical device to the scooter battery This could cause failure of the device the scooter and personal injury e Make sure the tiller 1s properly adjusted to the user or damage and injury could result e Shoprider Mobility Products doesn t recommend that scooter users be transported in a vehicle WHILE they are in the scooter and will not be responsible for any injury or damage that might result e Do not use the scooter in the rain near a shower or in a damp bathroom Direct exposure to rain or dampness could cause the scooter to electrically malfunction and prematurely rust EMI Warning Shoprider scooters may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI which is a kind of interfering electromagnetic energy EM emitted from sources such as radio stations TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radio and cellular phones The interference from radio wave sources can cause the scooter to release its brakes move by itself or move in unintended directions It can also permanently damage the scooter s control system The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types 1 Hand held portable transceivers transmitters receivers with the antenna mounted directly on the transmitting unit Examples include citizens band CB radios walkie talkie security fire and police transceivers cellular telephones and other personal communication devices NOTE Some cellular telepho
15. ptor Lift the seat adaptor out of the seat post Seat Height Adjustment Fig 7 Remove seat as described above Loosen the seat tightening hand knob The seat height can be adjusted to 5 different settings by inserting the steel locking pin in the required hole Retighten the hand knob and replace the seat Armrest Width Adjustments Fig 8 On the underside of the seat there are two hand knobs one either side Loosening the hand knob allows the arm rest to be adjusted to the required width or removed for transportation Do not use the scooter without the arms being fitted Tiller Angle Adjustment Knob Tiller Angle Adjustment Lever Seat Slide Lever Swivel Seat Adjustment Lever Seat Adaptor Seat Tightening Hand Knob Armrest Adjustment Hand Knob Figure 8 Armrest Angle Adjustment Fig 9 Flip up the armrests to allow access to the adjustment screw and lock nut unscrew the lock nut and screw the bolt in or out to increase or decrease the angle Re tighten the lock nut Y our scooter 1s dispatched from the factory with the armrests set parallel to the floor Retractable charger cord FOR Sovereign LE3 LE4 ONLY Fig 10 Pull cord by the cord handle to length desired To retract cord slightly pull cord and release Cord will retract automatically WARNING Releasing the cord too fast can cause the cord to hit the shroud and crack it Locking Nut and Bolt
16. rbs less than 2 inches always approach them at an angle of 90 degrees and at a low speed e Do not drink or use a mobile phone when driving your scooter e Do not exceed the suggested user weight limit Doing so could cause personal injury and invalidate the warranty e Always keep your feet on the scooter when moving e Consult your doctor if there is any doubt about your ability to use a scooter safely e Always slow down and proceed carefully when traveling over rough or uneven ground e For individuals with balance problems practice getting on the scooter with the assistance of a qualified healthcare professional e If equipped DO NOT operate the scooter without anti tip wheels installed e Do not use an escalator to move a scooter between floors Serious injury could occur e Do not drive the scooter on an incline that has oil water or ice film on it e Do not try to lift the scooter by its seat tiller rear chassis cover or any removable parts Any of these could cause injury to the user or damage to the scooter e Do not use parts or accessories that are not authorized by Shoprider amp Mobility Products e Before sitting in or exiting the scooter REMOVE the key from the ignition This will insure the POWER is off and the scooter can not move under its own power e As a general precaution always remove the key from the ignition while the scooter is not in use This will prevent use by untrained and unauthorized persons e Do n
17. urn signal indicators Adjustable width armrests Swivel seat Seat height adjustment Black leatherette pillow top reclining captain s seat Foot rest ST Tiller steering column wi f o wg Vespa style cover and steering TT O wheel angle adjustment o O 11 Detachable basket 12 Retractable charging cord 13 Articulating front wheels e me e VM gt e Figure 3 Sovereign LE4 Figure 4 Tiller control head Head light Rear lights amp indicators Turn signal indicators Adjustable width armrests Swivel seat Seat height adjustment Black leatherette pillow top reclining captain s seat Foot rest Tiller steering column wi Vespa style cover and steering wheel angle adjustment 11 Detachable basket 12 Retractable charging cord SE a a kuch ae Er A DEE SC e 4 TSE s e Ee x AA i A JI Figure 4 SAFETY ADVICE e Do not carry passengers e Do not exceed inclines over 8 degrees 14 grade e Do not turn on steep inclines e Do not turn suddenly at high speeds e Do not get on or off the scooter unless the brake is on and the scooter is switched off e Do not switch off the scooter while the scooter is moving e Do not drive the scooter where you can not safely or legally walk e Do not attempt to drive over curbs greater than 2 inches Scm in height Doing so could cause your scooter to turn over causing injury or damage to the scooter For cu
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