Lexis Light Manual
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1. EASY TRAVEL L isl iqt Lexis Light ET1B User s Manual T Rev 0512 PM Table of contents Page 1 Introduction 4 2 Safety 4 3 System components 5 4 Assembly and Folding Instructions 7 5 Operating your Lexis Light 10 6 Moving and Transporting your Lexis Light 14 7 Helpful Hints for Everyday Use 16 8 General Maintenance and Inspection 17 9 EMI Electromagnetic interference 19 10 Fault Finding 22 11 Disposal and Recycling 23 12 Technical Data 23 NOTE Design details may change without notice Lexis Light ET1B User s Manual T Rev 0512 PM 1 INTRODUCTION The Lexis Light is intended for use by individuals that are able to walk but suffer from mild mobility limitations The user must have sufficient arm and leg strength to get on and off the Lexis Light alone and to safely steer under all driving conditions The Lexis Light is intended for indoor and restricted outdoor use on pavements or paved footpaths only during daylight hours The Lexis Light must not be used as a transportation vehicle on roads or freeways used by cars The Lexis Light does not have lights and reflectors and therefore must not be used in the dark or in limited visibility conditions 2 SAFETY During your initial use of the Lexis Light we recommend caution as you practice operating the unit in various situations Keep the speed at a reduced level until you are comfortable controlling the scooter Follow the safety tips2. Light Q Switch the Lexis Light on LJ Move the control lever only slightly in the forward direction until you hear a click when the brake disengages The Lexis Light should start to move forward slowly LJ Immediately release the throttle You must be able to hear a click when the brake engages back within a few seconds LJ Repeat the test in the reverse direction If you do not hear the brake operating or the Lexis Light does not move slowly in the expected direction do not use your Lexis Light Contact your authorized dealer Lexis Light ET1B User s Manual T Rev 0512 PM 17 Monthly Care Clean upholstery plastic and metal parts with a mild surface cleaner CAUTION Keep cleaning solvents away from electrical wires and connectors Half Year Care 1 Apply a lubricant cleaner such as WD40 or similar these locations Q Column tilt lock pin and housing Q Unfolded lock pin and housing Q Battery pack lock pins 2 Lightly apply Vaseline or similar lubricant to battery contact pins and springs on front column 3 Check for tire wear Fuse Replacement Instructions A fuse protects the wiring and battery in the event of a short circuit If your Lexis Light E stops abruptly check the fuse If it ie ty ea has blown check for overloads or short 5 f circuits a The fuse is located inside the battery case ENG i To replace the fuse open screws Fig 15 1 e and remove cover Fig 15 2 Re
3. and instructions and you will be comfortable maneuvering through doorways on and off lifts over moderate terrain and up and down ramps These safety considerations and tips will help you to operate the Lexis Light safely The Lexis Light is a powerful electric vehicle these rules will help you prevent personal injury and damage to your scooter Read this manual and all labels before operating 2 Do not carry passengers or exceed the maximum weight capacity 3 Do not mount or dismount the Lexis Light unless it has come to a full stop and is turned off 4 Do not back up on to uneven inclines or surfaces 5 Always switch the speed selector to low when driving in a confined space 6 Always reduce speed when turning 7 Do not operate your scooter when under the influence of alcohol medications or drugs that may impair your safety 8 Always keep your feet on the foot platform when driving Lexis Light ET1B Users Manual T Rev 0512 PM 4 9 Do not sit on the scooter while being transported in a moving vehicle Always fold down and secure your Lexis Light and transfer yourself to a vehicle seat 3 SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND DETAILS 3 1 Lexis Light parts Figure 1 1 Battery pack detachable 11 Rear wheel 2 Front column detachable 12 Folded frame lock release pin 3 Column lock release triggers 13 Unfolded frame lock release pin 4 Controller cover 14 Utility basket holding capacity 5 Charging socket Fig 1A 2
4. insert connection pin into the quick release housing on the drive unit This may be done without bending down by lifting the front of the seat lip Figure 5 while holding the front column hand grip as shown in Fig 5 Lexis Light ET1B Users Manual T Rev 0512 PM 7 Front Column Adjustment Figure 6 To adjust the angle of the front column pull the column lock trigger upward Move the column into the desired position and release Push lightly back and forth on the column to ensure that it is locked in the desired position 1 For driving the Lexis Light adjust column to the rear most position 2 For getting in and out of the Lexis Light seat comfortably the column may be moved away from the seat to the entry exit position 3 For detaching the front column from the rear frame adjust the column fully forward to the detach position Fig 6 3 remove battery 3 Detach position Figure 6 before adjusting the column to the detach position CAUTION When getting in and out of the Lexis Light seat step only on CENTER of foot platform DO NOT STEP ON SIDE OF FOOTPLATFORM to avoid tipping the Lexis Light NOTE The rear frame when folded can be lifted by the handles Fig 4 4 Lexis Light ET1B Users Manual T Rev 0512 PM 8 4 2 Folding and Unfolding Your Lexis Light gt Folding the Lexis Light lt Step 1 Fold backrest of seat down Fig 7 1 Step 2 Hold handgrip of front column Fig
5. speed will be reduced to a slow pace ideal for less experienced drivers and for operating indoors Figure 9 5 2 Indicator Light Fig 9 4 Indicator light steady This indicates that all is well Indicator light flashes slowly The controller is functioning correctly but batteries should be charged as soon as possible The Battery Gauge Fig 9 5 shows the charge that is left Lexis Light ET1B Users Manual T Rev 0512 PM 10 Q Indicator light flashes This indicates a possible fault Please follow the following procedure 1 Switch off the Lexis Light 2 Make sure that the Lexis Light is not in the FREEWHEEL position 3 Make sure that the charger is not connected to the Lexis Light 4 Make sure that the control lever is in the middle position CAUTION If control lever does not return by itself to the middle position do not operate Contact your service agent 5 Switch the Lexis Light on again and check the indicator light If it flashes rapidly again switch off and do not operate Contact your service agent 5 3 Battery Gauge Fig 9 5 The Battery Gauge Fig 9 5 shows the battery charge that is left 5 4 Driving your Lexis Light To drive forward pull the right side of the hand control lever towards you Fig 10 1 You can also move forward by pushing the left side of the control lever away from you By releasing the control lever you will gradually come to a stop and the Lexis Light brake
6. 0 bs 9kg 6 Front drive wheels 15 Charger and connecting cables 7 Foot platform Fig 1B 8 Seat shell 16 Control Panel 9 Seat cushions 17 Freewheel switch Figure 1 Lexis Light ET1B Users Manual T Rev 0512 PM 5 Figure 1A Figure 1B 3 2 Control Panel Figure 2 On Off Switch Hand control lever right and left Speed adjusting knob Indicator light LED Battery Gauge O a Aa W N gt Hand grips Figure 2 3 3 Lexis Light Optional Accessories 1 Extra battery pack BELL If the user requires an audible warning device a standard bicycle bell can be attached to the handlebar Lexis Light ET1B Users Manual T Rev 0512 PM 6 4 ASSEMBLY AND FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS 4 1 Assembling your Lexis Light Unfolding Rear Frame Pull on the folded frame lock pin ring Fig 4 1 to release the foot platform and unfold the frame Pull the seat backrest Fig 4 2 and lift it to the upright position Ensure that the unfolded frame lock pin secures the platform in the horizontal position Figure 4 Unfolding Front Column Pull the column lock trigger Fig 4 3 upward towards the handle to release the tilt lock Move the drive unit away from the column all the way to open the quick release housing This is the column detach position Connecting the Front Column to the Rear Frame Position the column in the detach position Lift the front of the foot platform and
7. 24 V from Two rechargeable maintenance free sealed Lead acid batteries Standard size 12V 7 2 Ah Jumbo size 12V 12 Ah Charging time 7 10 hours Max admissible slope 6 10 Max negotiable curb 2 5 cm height Range Standard pack 4 5 Miles Jumbo pack 6 5 10 Miles 22 X41 X34 57 X 104 X 86 cm Rear frame Front column without 18 Lb 8 6 Kg Jumbo 20 Lb 9 2 Kg Total weight fe The actual range depends on the operation conditions and the load Lexis Light ET1B Users Manual T Rev 0512 PM 23 WARRANTY The warranty period for the Lexis Light is twelve months and covers faulty materials and workmanship consumables not covered tyres upholstery lamp bulbs plastic coverings and batteries Worn parts damaged as a result of excessive loading improper handling intentional damage or unauthorized maintenance or modification are not covered by the warranty For safety and for warranty assurance reasons any modifications and repair of the Lexis Light or its components must be performed exclusively by authorized personnel and exclusively with original spare parts Sa N Planet Mobility 14986 Technology Drive Shelby Twp MI 48315 Toll free 866 465 4387 Tel 586 247 8900 Fax 586 532 8279 TZORA Active Systems Ltd SS Lexis Light ET1B User s Manual T Rev 0512 PM 24
8. 7 2 in the Operating or Entry Exit position and push forward away from seat to fold platform upwards Step 3 Grasp platform handle Fig 7 3 and pull column lock triggers Fig 7 4 to fold column towards the platform Fold together until folded frame lock pin Fig 7 5 and column latch Fig 7 6 click into place and hold the Lexis Light in folded position Figure 7 gt Unfolding the Lexis Light lt Step 1 Pull on the frame lock pin ring Fig 8 1 to release platform and rest front wheels on floor Step 2 Pull the seat backrest and lift it upright Fig 8 2 Step 3 Grasp top of seat backrest Fig 8 3 and pull column lock triggers Fig 8 4 to release column from platform Pull outwards to unfold Easy Fold Deluxe until platform and column lock into the operating position Figure 8 Lexis Light ET1B Users Manual T Rev 0512 PM 9 5 OPERATING YOUR Lexis Light 5 1 Control panel operation features The switch located on the right side of the handle control cover Fig 9 1 will turn the power of the Lexis Light ON or OFF NOTE Turn your Lexis Light switch to the OFF position when not in use in order to conserve battery power and prevent unintentional operation The top speed may be adjusted by turning the speed adjusting knob fig 9 3 By turning the knob to the HI position your Lexis Light top speed will be up to 3 7mph 6kph When the knob is set to the LO position the
9. C and DC cords Do not use charger if cords are damaged 6 Connect DC charging cord to the Charging Socket before connecting charger AC supply cord to the electrical outlet and disconnect the AC cord from the electrical outlet before disconnecting charge cord 7 Be extra cautious not to drop a metal object onto the battery case 8 Remove jewelry Battery Storage Before storage battery packs should be fully charged and should be recharged at least once every three months Store batteries indoors in a dry environment Storage temperature range 20 C 4 F to 40 C 104 F Charging temperature range 0 C 32 F to 40 C 104 F Operating temperature range 20 C 4 F to 50 C 122 F Lexis Light ET1B User s Manual T Rev 0512 PM 13 WARNING Store batteries in the correct position See Fig 14 Figure 14 Battery Replacement and Disposal The Easy Fold Deluxe battery pack contains two 12V maintenance free batteries Replacement of the batteries is only permitted to an authorized dealer Battery cells may emit minor acid fumes Batteries must be recycled Disposals of potentially damaged batteries present hazards of injury from acid leakage and environmental pollution NOTE When removing a battery always set it on cardboard newspaper or surfaces that cannot be damaged by acid fumes or liquid from the battery 6 MOVING AND TRANSPORTING YOUR Lexis Light 6 1 Moving your Lexis Light in freewheel
10. ansceivers 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 EMI problems to motorized scooters Motorized 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 wave sources transceivers are of special concern It is possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the motorized scooter s control system while using these devices This can affect the scooters movement and braking Therefore the warnings listed below are recommended to prevent possible interference with the control system of your Lexis Light Lexis Light ET1B User s Manual T Rev 0512 PM 20 WARNINGS Electromagnetic interference EMI from sources such as radio and TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radios and cellular phones can affect motorized scooters Following the warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or powered wheelchair movement which could result in serious injury 1 Do not operate hand held transceivers transmitters receivers such as citi
11. doors that open away from you position the front roller against the door close to the doorjamb on the doorknob side of the door After you release the latch use the roller to push the door open WARNING Be careful with glass doors to avoid personal injury Easy Fold Deluxe ET1B User s Manual T Rev 0512 PM 16 8 GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS Minimum maintenance should prevent unnecessary repairs Keep Your Easy Fold Deluxe Shining Wipe the seat clean with a damp cloth Protect the painted parts with a coat of auto wax WARNING Water or excessive moisture around the controller unit or electrical connections may cause contamination of electrical circuitry damage and malfunction as well as personal injury Do not leave your Lexis Light in the rain or in excessively humid locations Daily Checks With the Lexis Light switched off check that the hand control lever mechanism returns to the rest position when you push and release If there is a problem do not use the Lexis Light and contact your authorized dealer Weekly Checks 1 Throttle test Pull the throttle to the full speed position and switch ON the Power switch The Lexis Light should not move and the LED on the panel should flash If the Lexis Light does move do not use your Lexis Light Contact your authorized dealer 2 Automatic brake and drive test This test should be carried out on a level surface with at least 3 1 m clear space around the Lexis
12. g 12 2 and fold rear frame separately Fig 12 3 3 For storage set down front column in a stable position 4 For transportation place Lexis Light components in car trunk as shown in figure 13 Figure 13 Lexis Light ET1B User s Manual T Rev 0512 PM 15 7 HELPFUL HINTS FOR EVERYDAY USE Before using your Easy Fold Deluxe take the following precautions e Ensure that the front column and rear frame are locked together e Ensure that the rear frame is locked open Speed Controls Operate your Lexis Light at a reasonable speed for both your personal safety and others Do not make sharp turns at high speeds or on inclines Stopping When hand control lever is released dynamic braking will gradually bring your Lexis Light to a stop and the automatic brake will be applied Ramps and Inclines Lean forward and carefully maneuver your Lexis Light up a ramp or incline Be aware that not all ramps are constructed according to government standards The government standard for wheelchair ramps is 1 inch 2 5 cm rise per foot 30 cm Lower the speed setting to a slow speed when descending inclines Using an elevator Backing into an elevator allows you to exit forward Be sure that the elevator is level with the floor Opening Doors When a door opens towards you approach at an angle and just off to one side Adjust the speed knob to a low setting Grasp the doorknob reverse and pull the door open For
13. mode when unfolded The freewheel switch Fig 1 17 is used for releasing the brake and moving the Lexis Light without operating the motor Before activating make sure your Lexis Light is switched on Turn Freewheel switch to the freewheel position and push or pull the Lexis Light manually NOTE The Freewheel mode can only be activated after the battery is in place and the power switch Fig 9 1 is turned on Doing otherwise will cause a fault situation indicated by rapid flashing of the Indicator light Fig 9 4 See section 4 2 WARNING The Freewheel switch should never be engaged on a slope when Lexis Light is occupied and without assistance to prevent unintended rolling If Freewheel is activated on a slope unintentionally turn your Lexis Light power switch OFF immediately to activate brake CAUTION The seat back must remain in the upright position Lexis Light ET1B Users Manual T Rev 0512 PM 14 6 2 Walking your Lexis Light in the folded position The folded Lexis Light may be pulled along suitcase style The battery should be carried separately Fig 11 or in the utility basket See folding instructions on page 8 Figure 11 6 3 Transporting your Lexis Light quickly and easily Your Lexis Light cian be disassembled and transported in most car trunks When disassembling for transportation or storage 1 Disconnect battery pack and place in Utility basket Fig 12 1 2 Disconnect front column Fi
14. move the fuse Fig 15 3 from its socket If blown replace with the same style and size automotive blade type 20 A There is a spare fuse attached to the battery pack Figure 15 cover L WARNING Do not attempt to repair or service the Lexis Light or any of its components as this will void your warranty SERVICE AND REPAIR CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER Lexis Light ET1B Users Manual T Rev 0512 PM 18 9 EMI ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE CAUTION It is important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of electromagnetic interference on your Easy Fold Deluxe Electromagnetic Interference EMI From Radio Wave Sources Motorized scooters may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI which is interfering electromagnetic energy EM emitted from sources such as radio stations TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radios and cellular phones The interference from radio wave sources can cause scooters to release their brakes come to a sudden stop or move in an uncontrolled manner It can also permanently damage a scooter s control system The intensity of the interfering EM energy can be measured in volts per motor V m Each Motorized scooter can resist EMI up to a certain intensity This is called its immunity level The higher the immunity level the greater the protection The FDA has stated that all newly manufactured electric mobilit
15. of batteries used Charge your batteries daily and or overnight when the Easy Fold Deluxe is not in use Y Figure 10 A Battery Recharging Instructions To recharge turn off Easy Fold Deluxe It is possible to either charge the battery while connected on the Easy Fold Deluxe see instruction 1 below or directly instruction 2 Lexis Light ET1B Users Manual T Rev 0512 PM 12 Plug the charging connector into the Lexis Light charging socket and then connect the charger to an electrical outlet socket Plug the charging connector in the back of the battery pack and then connect the charger to an electrical outlet socket During charging the indicator light on the charger will be red When the battery is approaching full charge the indicator light will turn green In order to achieve the maximum battery capacity and efficiency it is advised to charge them overnight and at least four hours after the indicator light has turned to green Safety Instructions CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury or property damage 1 Never smoke or allow an open flame in the vicinity of the batteries 2 Use the charger for charging lead acid batteries only It is not intended to supply power to an extra low voltage electrical system or to charge dry cell batteries 3 Never charge a frozen battery 4 Do not operate the charger in a closed in area or restrict ventilation 5 Prevent external damage to A
16. ry connection err Freewheel is engaged The Lexis Light does not 3 flashes function the The controller is being inhibited from Battery Status driving this may be because the battery indicator flashes charger is connected rapidly A throttle fault is indicated Make sure Count the number 7 flashes that the throttle is in the rest position of flashes before switching on the scooter A controller fault is indicated Make sure 8 flashes the controller connections are secure The parking brakes have a bad connection Check the parking brake and motor connections Make sure the controller connections are secure An excessive voltage has been applied to the controller This is usually caused by a poor battery connection Check the battery packs and controller connections Lexis Light ET1B User s Manual T Rev 0512 PM 22 11 DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING LJ The packing material must be separated to plastic and paper cardboard components and submitted to authorized recycling locations LI The Lexis Light device consists of electronic components cables plastic parts steel and aluminium frame and adapter parts Do not discard of any components to normal garbage facilities When Lexis Light is no longer operational it is to be dismantled and separated into above material groups and submitted to authorized recycling facilities 12 TECHNICAL DATA Speed Continuously adjustable up to 4 8 mph Power Supply
17. will be applied automatically To operate in reverse pull the left side of the hand control lever towards you Fig 10 2 d i Peret Q S d Ci Figure 10 Lexis Light ET1B User s Manual T Rev 0512 PM 11 5 5 Safety considerations when driving your Lexis Light LJ Footpaths and sidewalks appear to be level but are usually slightly sloped for drainage of rainwater Counter steering may be necessary for overcoming excessive slopes In such cases the speed should be reduced as necessary Q When approaching ditches bumps or similar obstacles reduce speed as necessary LJ Do not operate Lexis Light in places or on surfaces where a loss of wheel grip could be hazardous for example on wet grassy slopes 5 6 Armrests optional To enable easier entry to and exit from your Lexis Light the armrest can be lifted see Fig 10A 5 7 Batteries Battery information The Lexis Light is designed to use sealed lead acid maintenance free 12V batteries Always turn your Lexis Light OFF before removing and installing batteries To get the maximum out of your batteries it is recommended to fully charge the batteries overnight after every day of use Reconnecting the charger when the batteries are partially discharged or fully charged will not harm them Extended charging is good for the batteries and you cannot overcharge them Battery range depends on operator weight terrain and the condition
18. y vehicle models should have a resistance of at least 20 V m which would provide a reasonable degree of protection from the more common sources of radiated EMI Your Lexis Light as shipped with no further modification has an immunity level of 20 V m This immunity was tested with the inclusion of these accessories a utility basket with a spare battery pack and the charger unit carried inside it 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 unavoidable However we believe that by following the warnings listed below your risk to EMI will be minimized Lexis Light ET1B User s Manual T Rev 0512 PM 19 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 talkies security fire and police transceivers cellular telephones and other personal communication devices NOTE Some cellular telephones 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 and 3 Long range transmitters and tr
19. zens band CB radios or turn ON personal communication devices such an cellular phones while your Lexis Light 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 brake release occurs turn your Lexis Light power switch OFF as soon as it is safe to do so 4 Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying your Lexis Light may make it more susceptible to EMI Note There is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity of your Lexis Light 5 Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to your Authorized Lexis Light dealer or service center and note whether there is a source of EMI nearby Lexis Light ET1B User s Manual T Rev 0512 PM 21 10 FAULT FINDING Hereunder are some types of disorders which can usually be repaired rather simply If these following measures are unsuccessful contact your authorized dealer Problem Check Point The driving of the wheelchair is Batteries are exhausted and need to be too slow or insufficient the status recharged indicator lamp flashes slowly The battery needs charging or there is a bad connection to the battery Check the connections to the battery or charge batteries 1 flash There is a bad connection to the motor 2 flashes Check all connections between the motor and the controller The motor has a short circuit to a batte
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