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1. AFIKIM ELECTRIC VEHICLES WARNING Read the User s Manual carefully before operating the Breeze If you do not fully understand any part of this Manual please contact your dealer or any of our Service Read this manual step by step Centers as injury or damage may occur from misuse WARNING Electromagnetic Interference EMI can cause powered vehicles to behave erratically which could be dangerous to the user For your safety and protection it is IMPERATIVE that you take time to read Chapter 6 EMI WARNING before operating the Breeze Serial Number and Manufacturer s data are fixed to the top of the Batteries Cover near the Manual release Lever subject to change as per local ordinances CE CERTIFICATION The Afikim Electric Vehicles Ref Registration Number with the Competent Authority UK is 000292 Our Authorized Representative with the Competent Authorities is MEDES LTD POB 231 Stanmore Middlesex HA7 4YA England TEL FAX 0044 181 954 9964 Date April 2005 Edition 01 Revision 01 Products Breeze 4 Wheels and 3 Wheels 1 4W Word files breeze 3W amp 4W manuals Breeze User Manual 3W amp 4W English rev1 DOC CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW OF THE Breeze Main Features 1 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARRANTY 1 2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE Breeze 1 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CHAPTER 2 ADJUST amp OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 4 CHA
2. No 8 Metric USA Metric USA Dimensions Length 154 cm 145 57 Length with turned Handlebar Folded Height for transport 90 35 4 90 cm 35 4 folded handlebar and seat removed Seat Height 38 50 15 19 B8 50cm 15 19 Total without batteries Total with batteries Maximum User Weight 352 Ibs Maximum Weight in front 11 Ibs basket Maximum Weight in rear 44 16 basket Maximum Total load including 352 Ibs front and rear basket load Batteries weight 2x20kg 2x44 Ibs 2x20kg Ibs Seat Weight 33 Ibs 33 Ibs Speed Forward 10 km h 6 2 mph 0 km h 6 2 mph Speed selector in 1 pos Forward 5 km h 3 2 mph 5 km h 3 2 mph Speed selector in 1 2 pos Reverse Climbing Maximum slope angle 2196 11 85 2196 11 85 ability Obstacle climbing ability Tires Front tire size 8340 310 Pneumatic Rear tires size 4 00 6 4 00 6 Pressure front and rear tires 35psi Q 33bars 35 psi Batteries Gel dry batteries only 2x12V p0 70 Ah 2x12 Dimensions x b xh 280x175 Kk230mm Fully charged batteries level 40km 26 7 40km 6 7 Distance surface driver 80 kg 176 Ibs miles iles Charger For charging Lead Acid Battery 24VDC 24VDC Max 12A Max 12A 11 Remarks All technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice All dimensions are in round figures Dimensions and weight do not include Breeze Canopy The maximum speed c
3. when squeezing the Speed lever very strongly higher than 8 Kg 18 Ibs At that condition the Breeze will brake and stop To reset the driving you need to switch off wait 5 seconds and switch on the main key switch again Before turning shift the Turn Signal Switch 1 15 on the Handlebar to the desired direction left for left right for right To stop the signal lights just Push the switch knob forward This will stop the blinking lights While blinkers light are activated the Right 5 3 16 Horn Buzzer in certain models only Headlight Switch Hazard Warning Charge Inhibit Motor overheated Condition Indicator 5 9 Left 5 4 Leds signing will operate respectively A warning buzzer also sounds in certain models only and subject to local ordinances Push one of the 2 Buttons 1 14 activates the buzzer The buzzer sounds automatically under the following conditions subject to change where prohibited by law 1 When reversing 2 When operating the Turn Signal Switch Right or Left Remark It is possible to change the Buzzer Functioning by changing a Dip Switch in the front Board This have to be made by a trained technician Turn on the Headlight with Light Switch 1 13 This switch activates both the Headlight and the Rear Lights When Lights are activated the Light Led 5 6 is lit The Hazard Button 1 16 operates all flashing lights on the Breeze Pushing the
4. RGING CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING AND FAULT REPAIR CHAPTER 6 EMI WARNING 11 13 22 24 25 29 CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW OF THE Breeze Main Features Congratulations on choosing the Breeze as your electrically powered Scooter The Breeze is a scooter for Elderly and Disabled persons Fun and Sport Scooter classification Class C with according to EN12184 The Breeze is designed to a Maximum occupant mass of 160 Kg 352lbs The Breeze is an outdoor scooter designed to work at normal environment conditions from very cold areas of 30 C 22 F and up to very hot areas up to 45 C 113 F The Breeze will operate in light splashing rain But it is not recommended to use the Breeze at heavy rain conditions for long period The Breeze is easy to operate The relatively large wheels enable driving on unpaved roads over rough terrain and to overcome obstacles as high as 5 12 cm The recommended pressure to inflate the tires is 35psi The Breeze can climb slopes up to 21 11 85 The braking system stops the Breeze smoothly and a short distance after the Operating Lever is released The Breeze is equipped with both Front and Rear Shock Absorbers to give the user the most comfort and soft driving even when using the vehicle at terrain roads A standard hand brake is also provided for backup The Seat is spacious comfortable and can be rotated for easy access standard Seats and adjusted forward reverse u
5. an be adjusted by the manufacturer to allow for lower or higher maximum speed i e max 12 km h 8 mph or max 15 km h 10mph The maximum speed at every country is limited according local restrictions Deep cycle batteries Consult your dealer for other sizes Maintenance Manual is available 12 CHAPTER 2 ADJUSTMENT amp OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Reference numbers refer to the figures at the bottom of the page Adjusting the Adjust height distance of handlebars as follows Handlebars 1 e Release the Handlebars Adjusting Lever 1 5 which secures the handlebars place by pulling the Knob outward Release the Knob and insure handlebar lock Seating into the Before driving the Breeze make sure that the Breeze Charging Plug is disconnected from the Charging Socket 1 4 Note While the Charging Plug is inserted in the Charging Socket the Breeze cannot be operated Lift the Lever 3 2 upward rotate the Seat and raise the Armrest 3 4 to give you easy access to the Seat Adjust the seat Forward Reverse using the Lever 3 1 Figure 3 13 Numbers in the table refers to figure no 4 Key Switch Automatic Shut Off Battery Status Indicator Fault Indicator The Breeze has a Main Key Switch 1 17 located on the backside of the Tiller Box 1 The Main Key Switch has two positions OFF The Breeze cannot be driven and the Electromagnetic Brake is locked ON Power is supplie
6. button once turns the lights ON A second push turns them OFF When Hazard is activated all signaling Leds 5 3 5 4 5 6 are Flashing When the Vehicle is being charged it is inhibited In this condition the Inhibit Led 5 6 lit and no driving can be done Also when the motor is overheated the Led 5 6 will blink At this condition it is recommended to stop the Breeze and let the motor cool for a while 17 Parking Safe driving Figure 5 After stopping turn the Main Key Switch to OFF and remove the key The ON lights will turn OFF The Electromagnetic Brake is engaged locked Note The Electromagnetic Brake is automatically locked whenever the Operating Lever is released and after the Breeze stops completely When driving on Ramp Steep Curbs Step and turns drive the Breeze very slowly and carefully even consider changing the speed switch 1 11 to 1 2 position Low speed When going up or down a step always drive the Breeze so that the wheels will get in perpendicular Electric Button to release the Electromagnetic Brake 1 18 See figure Climbing an Obstacle Driving on slopes and Turns direction to the step and the rear wheels wheel climb or go down together Never try to go on an obstacle that is more than the maximum recommended slope angle and curb climbing is in the specification sheet Always drive carefully adjust the speed according the limitation of the road Before makin
7. d to the Breeze The Electromagnetic Brake releases automatically when the Operating Lever is squeezed To operate the Breeze insert the key into the Main Key Switch and turn it to ON clockwise The switch will remain in this position and the green 5 2 light will be lit Remark Key Switch is used for operating the Breeze but not for locking When Key Switch is at ON position after a few minutes about 20 minutes without using the Operating Lever the control system will be shut off automatically to save battery energy In such cases to restart control system turn Main Key Switch OFF and ON again The Battery Status Indicator 5 1 located on top of the Tiller Box shows you the remaining capacity of the batteries When the indicator shows that mid half capacity remains recharge batteries as soon as possible When the indicator points that to first or second segment on the left there are only about 5 km 3 miles to go The Battery Status Indicator 5 1 is used also as a Fault indication When the Leds are flashing the number of lit Leds are the code of the fault See Maintenance Manual for code definition 14 Forward Reverse Selector Adjusting the Hand Brake 1 12 The Forward Reverse Selector 1 10 is located on the handlebar Select the desired direction as marked In reverse mode a warning buzzer sounds automatically in certain models only and subject to local ordina
8. ease the the Electromagnetic Brake Release button Electromagnetic allows free movement of the Breeze Brake 1 9 To engage just push the button To release the brake just leave the button Fuses 2 1A 2 1C 2 1A Main fuses 70A Semi Automatic 2 2C Supply fuse 3A Semi Automatic at the electronics box side 2 1C Charge fuse 15A Semi Automatic Manual Release Located under the seat at the rear right of Lever of the Breeze the Electromagnetic Brake Electromagnetic Manual Release Lever allows free Brake 2 2 movement of the Breeze To release or engage the EMB Follow the instruction label near The Breeze Seat is equipped with folding armrests 3 4 to allow convenient access to the Seat The Seat itself can be rotated to allow easy access Seat Forward The Lever is used to change the seat Reverse Lever position Forward and Reverse to fit the 3 1 driver mostly Seat Rotation The Lever is used to swivel the Seat 45 Lever 3 2 and 90 degrees in either direction to ease the driver s access to the Seat The Seat Height can be Adjusted Up Down to fit the user Height This adjustment can be made by a technician For carrying parcels and personal effects Maximum load 20 kg 44 Ibs Hand Rest 3 4 Use for comfort entrance Folded Floor 4 Carpet covered Possible to remove for cleaning s kl N c c gt a Figure 3 amp D N g a 1 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL
9. easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity level of the powered vehicle 5 Please report to us all incidents of unintended movement or brake release and note whether there is a source of EMI nearby Important information 1 20 volts per meter V m is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI as of May 1994 The higher the level the greater the protection 2 This product delivered to you has an immunity level of 20 V m 30 31 AFIKIM ELECTRIC VEHICLES Kibbutz Afikim 15148 Tel 972 4 6754814 Fax 972 4 6751456 E mail mainbox afiscooters com www afiscooters com 32 P N PR4WO001
10. eat with your Knees legs and not loading your Back Hold the Seat in your two hands one hand on the backrest and a second hand at the front lower part of the seat and lift the seat up from its pivot WARRANTY AFIKIM ELECTRIC VEHICLES strives continuously to improve its products their quality and reliability in an incessant effort to ensure its customers satisfaction as well as its place on the market Warranty for the Breeze is subject to your local distributors warranty 1 2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE Breeze Note The numbers in parentheses refer to the parts illustrated on Figure 1 2 Handlebars 1 Your Breeze is delivered to you with right hand controls Left hands controls can be setup by your dealer Serial No 1 2 Serial Number and Manufacturer s data are fixed near the Charging Fuse 2 1C Operating lever Use to control the Breeze speed 1 3 Standard is right hand optional left hand Charging Socket The socket is used to connect the charger 1 4 plug for batteries charging Right hand side of the Handlebar Handlebars The Handlebar of the Breeze is Adjusting Lever adjustable Forward and Reverse by 1 5 releasing the Adjusting Lever WE ee E a Front Basket 1 7 For carrying parcels and personal effects Maximum load 5 kg 11 Ibs A Road light for dark hours Blinkers 1 8 B Blink light for turnings mark Electric Button to Located on the Handlebar of the Breeze rel
11. er or Y Main fuse popped out or electrical fault 26 Y Remove charging plug from charging socket Y Tighten the brake cable Y Ask for technical assistance Y Reset fuse Note Do not reset fuse more than twice If the symptom recurs after resetting the second time call the authorized dealer for further technical support TROUBLESHOOTING AND FAULT REPAIR Cont Symptom Probable Causes Breeze does Main Key Switch v Turn the key to move when is in OFF position ON position squeezing the Operating Lever Y Charging Plug Y Disconnect the is installed in Charging Plug from the Charging Socket Breeze Y The Mechanical Y Remove lever to Release Lever of engaged position the Electromagnetic Brake is operated Y Control system Y Callfor technical failure support Intermittent drive Battery capacity 7 Charge batteries for low at least 18 hours Y Failed Y Remove Gray Cover connections and check the battery cables connection In case of corrosion of the terminals clean the terminals with a damp clean cloth Y Faulty battery f after recharge the red leds are still ON the battery may be faulty For replacement contact your dealer RIGHT or LEFT Y Burnt out bulb Y Replace bulb turn signal light is inoperative 10 Headlight and or Y Burnt out bulb Y Replace Headlight rear light are not lit or Rear bulb 27 If the WARNING led start fla
12. ere permitted according to all applicable local laws and ordinances Never remove any of the Breeze safety parts like Fenders Plastic Covers or Emergency Brake lever NEVER Remove any of the WARNING Labels If any of the Warning labels is removed got wear painted etc ask your dealer to supply you a new labels Never put your hands fingers legs into any moving parts or under any protection cover since moving parts are under covers and heated surfaces as well Do not release the Manual or Electrical Release Lever of the Electromagnetic Brake when the Breeze is on a slope Never load the Breeze total loads User weight and all other loads combined more than 160Kg 352lbs The load in the Rear Basket should not exceed 20kg 44 Ibs Never inflate the Breeze tires more than recommended on the tires by the manufacturer The Breeze is designed and built to carry ONE person only on the Single Seat model Never operate it with an additional person on board not even a child Do not change the Speed Selector position while driving NEVER use the Breeze for climbing up or riding down stairs If for any reason the Breeze does not stop when you release the Operating Lever or stopped after longer distance than regular or higher than 3 meters level surface immediately use the Hand Brake to stop the Breeze and turn the Main Key Switch to OFF Contact your dealer immediately NEVER use a hose for cleaning This ma
13. ered Vehicle Electromagnetic Interference EMI Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna the EM field from hand held radio wave sources transceivers are of special concern It is possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy close to the powered vehicle s control system while using these devices This can affect powered vehicle movement and braking Therefore the warnings listed below are recommended to prevent possible interference with the control system of the powered vehicle WARNINGS Electromagnetic interference EMI from sources such as radio and TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radios and cellular phones can affect powered vehicles Following the warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or powered vehicle movement which could result in serious injury 1 Do not operate hand held transceivers transmitters receivers such as citizen band CB radios or turn ON personal communication devices such as cellular phones while the powered vehicle is ON 2 Be aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them 3 On appearance of unintended movements or brake release occurrences switch the powered vehicle OFF as soon as it is safe 4 Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying the powered vehicle may make it more susceptible to EMI Note there is no
14. g sharp turns reduce the Breeze speed to minimum to prevent side roll over Located on the Handlebar of the Breeze the Electromagnetic Brake Release button allows free movement of the Breeze To release simply push the button To engage brake Just release the button The Button will operate only when the KeySwitch is at ON position To climb an Obstacle drive the Breeze forward toward the Obstacle Drive until that the front wheel is touching the obstacle and than squeeze the lever speed keeping the direction and especially on slopes Before making sharp turns reduce the Breeze speed to minimum to prevent side roll over The Breeze is able to go up slope higher than the recommended safe slope Do not drive on slopes you are not sure about their angle However drive very slowly and prevent side driving on 19 Pre use Now after learning through all the operating instructions before starting to use the Breeze do a visual check through the all the parts of the vehicle to make sure that no external damage has been occur to the vehicle while transportation In any case you are not sure call your dealer and ask for an explanation Controller Several parameters of the Breeze Controller can be Programming programmed with a special Programmer Programming should be done by trained authorized technician only Wrong programming can cause abnormal operation of the Breeze Harm persons and Injury Performance It is very
15. ition When climbing an Obstacle drive always so that the Breeze Front is toward the obstacle Be ware from trapping your fingers in the tiller mechanism when adjusting the tiller Forward Reverse Use gel dry batteries only WARNING Y Special care must be taken to prevent children from operating the Breeze Always drive carefully adjust the speed according the limitation of the road Instability problem can arise when performing turns at high speed Before making sharp turns reduce the Breeze speed to minimum to prevent side roll over The Breeze is able to go up slope higher than the recommended safe slope Do not drive on slopes you are not sure about their angle However drive very slowly and prevent side driving on such slopes Never disengaged manually or electrically the electromagnetic parking brake when the vehicle is on a slope The lights of the Breeze should be on when visibility is restricted either by day or by night Since that your seat upholstery is Fire resistant do not cover or replace with other upholstery than an original one When removing the Batteries cover Be careful from hot parts The Motor Transaxle EMB Electronic cards and Electronic Box might be wormed Do not touch them before you make sure about their temperature Pay attention that your fingers will not be pressed between the squeeze or Brake lever and the Rubber Grip The seat weight is 15 Kg 33lbs keep lifting the s
16. much recommended that when receiving check as new or from another user or after a period of not using the Breeze a performance check will be made as follows Switch on the main switch See that on the display panel the battery indicator is lit and the Ready ON led is lit as well Squeeze the speed lever slowly and make sure that the Breeze is traveling with correspondence to the squeezing on the lever Release the lever and make sure that the Breeze is stopping softly and that you hear a click coming from the EMB engaging Make a check of all the buttons functions on the handlebar Switch off the main key switch Your Breeze is now ready to drive Pre use The user should know his weight and all other loads measures is lower than the maximum of 160 Kg 352165 If not sure it should be measured Safety Belt If a safety belt is needed Assembling Secure a standard car Safety belt to the seat armrest securing bolts See 3 5 on Figure 6 Attaching the To transport the Breeze in a motor vehicle the Breeze in motor Breeze has to be secured while traveling vehicle for The Foot rest of the Breeze should be tie down 6 transportation to the motor vehicle floor with a suitable restrain belts and tight systems The Rear part of the Breeze should be tie down 7 as at the 2 Yellow Marks at the rear part of the Breeze in the lower part of the power unit The tie restrain system should be with similar component
17. nces Warning Do not change Selector position while the Breeze is in motion The hand brake cable mechanism can be adjusted by an authorized serviceman dealer or by any professional authorized to adjust hand brakes mounted on bicycles or motorcycles The Hand Brake is part of your safety system DO NOT adjust the Hand Brake by ourself get professional assistance Figure 4 15 Numbers in the table refers to figure no 5 Speed Range Selector Operating Lever and Manual Hand Brake Panic Brake Signaling The Speed Range Selector 1 11 is located on the handlebar It has two positions e Mark 1 2 Low speed up to 5 km h 3 2 mph e Mark 1 High speed 10 km h 6 5 mph Do not shift the selector while the Breeze is in motion Notes 1 When driving the Breeze inside a building or in a crowded area use only position 1 2 Low speed 2 When Low speed position 1 2 is used the Led 7 will lit 3 The max speeds 12 and 15 km h in related models To start driving squeeze the Operating Lever 1 3 gently until you reach the desired speed The speed is directly proportional to the deflection of this Lever To stop release the Operating Lever 1 3 The Breeze will stop gradually Additionally emergency braking is possible using the Manual Hand Brake 1 12 Squeeze Hand Brake Red The Operating speed lever 1 3 is equipped with Panic switch which is operated
18. opriate remedy appears opposite each probable cause These remedies should solve the problem if not continue down the list to the next cause remedy Remember you may contact your dealer at any time for further professional support Remark For the troubleshooting repairing the only tools needed are regular and Philips screwdrivers to open the rear lights covers to replace the bulbs if burnt Replacement parts Front tire and tubes 3 10 Rear tires and tubes 4 00 6 Headlight bulb Two filaments 12V 18W 18W for motorcycle headlights Front Blinker 24V 5W Rear light bulbs Upper Marking 24V 10W bionet socket Mid flashing 24V 10W bionet socket Lower Stop 24V 5W banana socket 00000000 amp 25 TROUBLESHOOTING AND FAULT REPAIR BEL tire and unstable driving The Display Flashes and the vehicle does not move Manual Mechanical Brake Lever is fully pressed but the vehicle does not stop When releasing the speed lever on level surface the Breeze does not stop at regular distance or more than 3 meters The Key Switch is turned to ON clockwise but the ON light does not come on Remedy Y Low air pressure Y Puncture Y Pump to normal pressure Y Repair the punctured tire Y Controller Y Ask for technical Coded Fault Assistance The inhibit Led lit Y Breeze is in charge Y Loose hand brake mechanism Y Not adjusted or faulty controll
19. ove the charger plug 8 from the Breeze charging socket 9 4 n ideal storage conditions batteries which were charged to full capacity and were not used should be recharged every 6 months 5 If you are planning not to use your Breeze for an extended period of time we recommend charging it for two days and then disconnecting the batteries 6 If you have not used your Breeze for an extended period of time charge the batteries for at least 24 hours before driving e Note There is NO need to disconnect the Charging Plug promptly after the charging is complete e However DO NOT leave the Charger connected to the batteries FOR MORE THAN TWO WEEKS e As long as the Charging Plug is in the Charger Socket the electronic control of the Breeze automatically cuts all power to the electric system and the Breeze cannot be driven e 10 Figure 8 Charging batteries 24 CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING AND FAULT REPAIR The following table provides troubleshooting and repair instructions for symptoms encountered when operating the Breeze It presents the best ways to handle the faults The table contains three columns The Symptom describes the functional problem that results from the fault Probable Cause lists all probable causes for the relevant symptom The probable causes are listed logically by order of probability the first one is the most probable Remedy lists the action to be taken to solve the problem The appr
20. p down for most fitness to the user All controls are conveniently located on the tiller and handlebar and are simple to operate Under normal conditions the Breeze can travel approximately 40 km 26 7 miles before the batteries require recharge After reading through all this manual before start using the Breeze do a visual check through the all parts of the vehicle to make sure that no external damage has been occur to the vehicle while transportation In any case you are not sure call your dealer and ask for an explanation The Breeze is developed to use dry or gel batteries only Please see Figure No 1 for detailed specifications 4 1 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 10 11 12 18 Please note and strictly adhere to the following Safety Instructions Additional Warnings and Notices are printed in this User s Manual it is imperative that you read carefully all chapters of this Manual before operating the Breeze It is also advisable to refresh your memory by re reading this Manual periodically Get acquainted with the Breeze and its operational features before driving it Drive slowly Place Speed Selector in position 1 2 until you get used to the Breeze to its various functions safety features and to its braking capabilities and limitations Watch carefully for pedestrians and drive your Breeze accordingly In crowded areas always drive with the Speed Selector at Low Speed position 1 2 Drive only wh
21. part of the seat and lift the seat up from its pivot Warning The seat weight is 15 Kg 33lbs Keep lifting with your Knees legs and not loading your Back Release Gray Cover 2 securing screws 2 3 Lift the Gray Cover 2 until it is released from the Seat Pivot 4 Replacing the The replacement of the Gray Cover is done in Gray Cover 2 reverse order MAKE SURE that the Gray Cover 2 fits onto it s place Secure with 2 screws 2 3 22 Batteries Batteries weight each 20 Kg 44lbs and over Lift each battery only with the appropriate handle Keep lifting with your Knees legs and not loading our Back Correct air pressure in the tires is essential for optimal steering and stability of the Breeze Check air pressure every two weeks Inflate to the proper air pressure 35 psi Cleaning Use only a damp cloth and mild detergent Never use a hose for cleaning This may severely damage the power and electronic components Figure 7 23 CHAPTER 4 CHARGING Read Charger s manual before using the charger Warning If you use a different charger ask your dealer for instructions CHARGING BATTERIES See figure 8 1 Insert first the Charging Plug 8 to the Charging Socket 9 located at the right side of the tiller box 2 Plug the power cord 10 of the charger into a wall outlet 11 3 When charging is completed and you are ready to go unplug the charger cord 10 from the wall outlet 11 and then rem
22. pped with no further modification has an immunity level of 20 V m There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in 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 warning listed below your risk of EMI will be minimized 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 citizen 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 sed inolice 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 cassette players and small appliances such as electric shavers and hair dryers 29 as far as we know are not likely to cause EMI problems to your powered vehicle Pow
23. s and securing like the ones used in standard cars fasten belt Transportation To reduce the height of the Breeze while transporting it The seat can be removed as explained in chapter 3 maintenance And as well the Tiller can be folded to horizontal position Figure 6 Shock It is possible to adjust the Shock Absorbers Absorbers according to the User Weight Adjusting the shock Adjust absorber can be done by a technician only 21 CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE Note 1 Maintenance Manual is available for trained technicians 2 The numbers in parentheses refer to the parts illustrated in figure 7 Although the Breeze requires minimal maintenance do not neglect it When servicing the Breeze make sure that it stands on a level surface and that the key is not inserted Remark For the periodic maintenance no special tooling is needed Numbers in the table refers to figure no 7 Periodic No Type of Service Frequency Check GK Check for missing When receiving the parts and damaged Breeze or after a parts Use the figures SH time not using 1 2 3 4 all tires 0 7 located under the Seat must be removed Removing the Turn the Seat by using the lifting Lever 3 2 so Seat and the that the Lever will point Backward The Seat can Gray Cover 2 be removed only at this position Remove the Seat 3 Hold the Seat in your two hands one hand on the backrest and a second hand at the front lower
24. shes while driving see figure 5 5 9 When driving uphill or carrying heavy loads the Breeze speed is decreased gradually but still moving Y The Breeze motor exceeded too high temperature Y The Breeze controller exceeded too high temperature 28 Y You should stop the Breeze and let the motor cool for a while Y tis recommended to stop the Breeze and let the controller cool for awhile CHAPTER 6 EMI WARNING All types of electrically powered vehicles such as powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters in this text all types will be referred to as powered vehicles may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI This is from sources such as radio and TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radios and cellular phones The interference from radio wave sources can cause the powered vehicle to release its brakes move by itself or move in unintended direction It can also damage the powered vehicle s control system The intensity of the interfering EM energy can be measured in volts per meter V m Each powered vehicle can resist EMI interfering electromagnetic energy EM emitted up to a certain intensity This is called its immunity level The higher the immunity level the greater the protection At this time current technology is capable of achieving immunity level which would provide useful protection from the more common sources of radiated EMI This vehicle as shi
25. y severely damage the power and electronic components Use only a damp cloth and mild detergent 5 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Do not use the Breeze neither at heavy rain or extreme humidity conditions nor at temperatures below 30 C 22 F or above 45 C 113 F Never try to go an obstacle that is more than the maximum recommended slope angle and curb climbing in the specification sheet The seat weight is 15 Kg 33lbs Each battery weight 20 Kg 44lbs and more Be careful when lifting the seat and the batteries See instruction for lifting in Chapter 3 Maintenance and Chapter 5 Repair and troubleshooting Keep lifting with your Knees legs and not loading your Back When adjusting folding the seat back armrest seat sliders forward reverse tiller distance and as well when squeezing the speed lever or hand brake always be careful that your hands and fingers will not be trapped between any of the adjusting parts If the WARNING Led start flashes while driving your motor exceeded too high temperature you should stop the Breeze and let the motor cool for a while If the Breeze is involved in any kind of an accidents that part are damaged it is necessary to check the vehicle by qualified technician before go on using it Batteries contain lead and acid and should be disposed only to a proper disposal When driving always make sure that the backrest is in most upright pos

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