Explorer 888SLN Instruction Manual
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1. 6 Do not mount or dismount your scooter unless the speed adjustment dial is set to minimum T Do not backup your scooter onto uneven inclines or surfaces Be cautious when traveling on slopes 8 Do not drive your scooter in a confined space unless the speed adjustment dial is set to minimum 9 Do not turn suddenly at full speed especially on uneven or hilly ground Failure to observe this may result in tipping of your scooter 10 Do not drive your scooter unless the seat is locked into driving position 11 Do not drive your scooter over deep soft terrain Loose gravel soft dirt 12 Do not operate your scooter when under the influence of alcohol or certain drugs which may impair your safety 13 Do not climb curb cut outs that exceed your scooter s capacity Do not turn when negotiating curbs Always approach curb cut outs at low speed and straight 14 Always stop fully before changing direction forward reverse 15 Always keep your feet on the scooter when driving 16 Always proceed carefully while riding your scooter especially when approaching a ramp or hill 17 Always proceed carefully while riding on uneven surfaces 18 Do not sit on your scooter while being transported in a moving vehicle Always tie down your scooter and transfer yourself to a vehicle seat 19 Do not drive your scooter in deep water or clean with a high pressure hose Tiller Adjustment The tiller of your scooter is uniguely desi2. 888SLN Instruction Manual inc edical eclipse Table of Contents Introduction 2 EMI Warning 3 Safety Guidelines 5 Features 7 Free Wheel Mode 10 Operating Your Scooter 11 Battery Charging amp Maintenance 15 Inspection amp Maintenance 17 Trouble Shooting 20 Warranty 21 Specifications 22 Options 23 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your Shoprider scooter Please carefully read this owners manual before attempting to use your scooter After reading the manual if you still have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact your local authorized dealer Model 888SLN Serial Date Purchased Dealer Information Electromagnetic Interface EMI From Radio Wave Sources Powered 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 a powered scooter to release its brakes move by itself or move in unintended directions It also can permanently damage the powered scooter s control system The sources of radiated EMI can be classified broadly into three types 1 Hand held portable transceivers transmitters receivers with an antenna mounted directly on the transmitting unit Examples include citizens band CB radios walkie talki
3. vehicles less frequently putting their batteries through a less demanding discharge lifestyle These batteries will probably have a longer life 12 to 24 months or longer When you need to replace the batteries always insist on the model fitted as standard equipment to your scooter If in doubt consult your local Shoprider authorized dealer Tire Pressure The correct tire pressure should be between 15 30 PSI for FRONT and REAR tires Adjust tire pressure to reflect riders weight and comfort NOTE On the tire itself it states a maximum tire pressure of 50 PSI This is a Maximum tire pressure and the tires should never be inflated to this pressure 19 Trouble Shooting If your scooter will not start 1 Make sure that the key switch is turned on If it is the battery condition gauge will be operating If the battery condition gauge fails to operate when the key switch is in the on position check the following 1 Make sure the battery charger is not plugged into the wall outlet This will prevent drive If your scooter does not slow down or the variable speed control does not work 1 Turn off the power on key switch 2 Inform your authorized Shoprider dealer CAUTION If you find for any reason that your scooter doesn t reduce speed when you let go of the forward reverse throttle switch your scooter off with the on off key The parking brake will activate immediately and stop your scooter Be
4. at you are properly sitting on your scooter Ensure that the speed control dial is turned to slow for your first drive When you have become more confident you can increase the setting to a higher speed Push the thumb lever control as described earlier You will very gently accelerate Release the lever 11 and you will gentiy stop Practice these two basic functions until you get used to them Steer the scooter by turning the handlebars in the direction you wish to maneuver Be sure to remember to give a wide clearance when turning so that the rear wheels follow the path of the front ones instead of cutting short Cutting short on pavement corners can mean that a back wheel will go off the pavement causing a stability problem Avoid this at all times by steering an exaggerated wide arc around the obstacle If you must steer in a tight spot such as entering a doorway or when turning around stop and turn the handle bars to where you want to go then apply the power gently This will make the scooter turn sharply It will still go gently and with complete stability Practice in an open area until you are proficient Reversing requires attention Be sure your speed control dial is turned to slow before you reverse Push the left thumb reverse lever Remember when you reverse you have to steer in the opposite direction of the way you want to go Practice is required again use open space REMEMBER If it is a tigh
5. aware that the scooter will stop very suddenly so brace yourself with the handlebars sit back on your seat If you feel for any reason that your scooter is not driving correctly or is making an unusual noise stop using the scooter Be SAFE Contact your Shoprider dealer who will be able to advise you GENERAL DESCRIPTION The scooter controller system incorporates a sophisticated microprocessor design It is located under the cover of your scooter The scooter controller continually monitors the scooter system and ensures safe and reliable operation SAFETY CONDITIONS MONITORED INCLUDE e Speed control system integrity e Internal voltages and circuits e Motor voltages and circuits e Safety isolate relay e Battery voltage To ensure safety the controller will not operate if the speed thumb lever throttle is not in the neutral position 20 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty is extended to the original purchaser only Your original receipt will be necessary as proof of purchase before any warranty performance is rendered This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occurs during normal use and does not cover damage that occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Eclipse Medical Inc or failures resulting from accident misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration modification commercial use or by anyone other than an authorized dealer
6. charger should only be carried out by your local Shoprider service dealer These units are sealed and should not be opened BROKEN SEALS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY You will find that the distance that your scooter can travel will gradually increase over the first few weeks of use as the batteries reach their optimum efficiency after approximately 12 cycles of discharge and recharge WARNING 1 Do not smoke or use an open flame while your batteries are being charged 2 Do no use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock 17 3 Do not use the charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise misused in any way Take it to a qualified technician 4 Do not dismantle the charger This will void the warranty 5 Do not switch off unplug or interrupt the recharge cycle until the charging cycle has completed Make sure that the charger indicator light is green before you unplug your charger FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS INSTRUCTION CAN RESULT IN OVERCHARGING THE BATTERIES DO NOT operate your scooter in extreme weather conditions i e very heavy rain or snow DO NOT drive through deep water This could damage the main electronic controller MOTOR BRAKES If the motor brakes are functioning correctly you will not be able to push your machine when it is switched off or switched on with the speed control throttle in the neutral posit
7. ease or powered scooter movement which could result in serious injury 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 powered scooter is turned ON Be aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them f unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the powered scooter OFF as soon as it is safe to do so Be aware that adding accessories or components or modifying the powered scooter may make it more susceptible to EMI NOTE There is no easy way to evaluate the overall immunity of the powered scooter Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake to the powered scooter dealer and note whether there are sources of EMI nearby Safety Guidelines The user needs to be familiar with the operation of this scooter before using Please read the following notes carefully to ensure safety at all times Always make certain your scooter is in full working order before use 1 Do not ride your scooter without reading this instruction manual first 2 Do not exceed the maximum gradient outline for your scooter 3 Do not carry passengers or exceed the maximum weight 4 Do not mount or dismount your scooter unless it has come to a full stop and is turned off Di Do not switch your scooter on with the forward reverse lever depressed
8. es 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 3 Long range transmitters and transceivers such as commercial broadcast transmitters radio and TV antenna towers and amateur HAM radios NOTE So far as we know 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 are not likely to cause problems to your powered scooter Powered Scooter Electromagnetic Interference EMl 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 unintentionally to bring high levels of EM energy very close to the powered scooter s control system while using these devices This can affect powered scooter movement and braking Therefore the warnings listed below are recommended to prevent possible interference with the control system of the powered scooter Warnings The warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake rel
9. gned to allow you to position it to a comfortable driving position Your scooter s tiller can be adjusted to five different positions To decide which position best fits your needs carefully release the red lever that is located on the left side at the base of tiller and gentiy lower or raise the tiller Once you are satisfied with the position of the tiller simply lock the red lever and the tiller will automatically lock for your safety Make sure the locking pin is securely im inserted into one of the five holes Adjusting Your Scooter Seat Your scooter has a fully adjustable seat for your comfort Your deluxe seat will recline swivel and slide forward and back for your convenience Recline To manually recline your seat simply pull up on the lever located on the lower left side of the seat and you will be able to adjust it to fit your desired convenience Slide To move closer or farther away from the tiller push down on the black lever handle located under the center of the seat and slide to your desired position Swivel To turn your seat left or right pull up the red lever located on the lower right side of the seat and you will easily be able to adjust the seat to the desired position Tiller Control Features Your controls are located on the handle bar console and they are Front Headlight Under the throttle lever you will see a small blue round button Simply press the blue button to turn on the headlig
10. he far left on the scale Charging Your Scooter s Batteries 1 Switch off your scooter and remove the key 2 Take your off board charger that came with your scooter and plug it into any standard wall socket 15 3 Plug the round tip into the scooter s charging receptacle The receptacle is located on the inside of the tiller facing the seat Flip up the safety cap and carefully plug in the charger Remember to make sure you line up the pins when inserting 4 Depending on the depth of the discharge the minimum time to recharge serviceable batteries fully will take overnight Just plug in the scooter before you go to sleep Please note that this time may increase as batteries get older although the scooter may be considered ready to use after 8 hours of charging During periods without use storage it is wise to charge the batteries monthly You will find that the distance your scooter can travel will gradually increase over the first few weeks of use as the batteries reach their optimum efficiency after approximately 12 cycles of full discharge and full recharge FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS INSTRUCTION CAN RESULT IN OVERCHARGING THE BATTERIES A Guide to Safe and Lasting Batteries 1 For longest life your batteries should be recharged after use preferably overnight 2 If your scooter is not used for a period of time a refreshing charge should be given every month Never leave your batteries in a discharged condition This
11. ht press the blue button again to turn off On Off Switch The on off key switch is located on the ride side of the tiller console Insert the key and tum it clockwise You will notice the digital bar on the battery state indicator moves towards the right Your scooter is ready to drive To switch off your scooter turn the key counter clockwise Make sure to remove the key when the vehicle is unattended CAUTION Do not switch to off when scooter is moving Failure to observe this will result in the motor brake being applied suddenly and placing you in a dangerous situation You should only switch off when in motion in the case of an emergency Continual use in this mode may cause undue stress to the drive system and damage the main electronic speed control unit Be extremely cautious on slopes Sit upright in your seat or your scooter may become less stable Battery Indicator Gauge Located at the top of your console When your scooter is switched on the bar on the gauge will move across the scale from the left towards the right indicating full charge batteries As the power is used up in your batteries the red bars will move towards the left indicating the state of charge at the precise time When the red bars are completely over to the right the batteries are fully charged When the red bars start to disappear your batteries are losing power It is wise to recharge your batteries when the two red bars remain See Batteries and Ba
12. ial means that its two batteries must be maintained with full power Nightly recharging after use will help you give them a longer life and will ensure your scooter is always ready to go when you are BATTERIES Your scooter batteries are virtually maintenance free because the electrolyte is immobilized in a special form and will not leak out even if the battery is accidentally overturned Because your scooter batteries are sealed they are most likely to be accepted for transport on all aircraft Please consult your carrier prior to departure as they will need advance warning that you wish them to carry batteries PLEASE NOTE Each carrier reserves the right to carry what may be termed HAZARDOUS CARGO Shoprider cannot be responsible for their final decision BATTERY CHARGER The battery charger supplied is special to your scooter and may not be suitable for any other power mobility product Use only the charger supplied with your scooter other makes of chargers may permanently damage your scooter batteries and would void the warranty CHARGING THE BATTERIES Your scooter batteries will need to be recharged when the battery state indicator located on the tiller console is reading in the far left position NOTE The batteries will have a longer life if you do not use up all of the battery s power and recharge as soon as the battery gauge reaches two bars Two bars represents time to recharge rather than letting it go right over t
13. ion If your scooter can be pushed as described above the motor brake s may be faulty Please do not use the scooter and contact your Shoprider dealer immediately SAFETY NOTE For your own safety we recommend that you check the function of your scooter brakes prior to a journey DRIVING BRAKE When you drive your scooter and let go of the speed control throttle your scooter should reduce speed very quickly If you notice a change in the normal driving slowing condition and your scooter does not slow down quickly please do not use your scooter and contact your Shoprider dealer TIRES Your scooter comes with air filled tires Check air pressure condition of your tires regularly Look for signs of wear cuts and foreign objects lodged in the tread See next page for tire pressure information CAUTION Your scooter has split wheel rims DO NOT remove wheel bolts BATTERIES Keep your batteries well charged see Battery Charging section Keep batteries clean and in a dry frost proof place Keep battery terminals tight 18 IMPORTANT It is not possible to predict the life expectancy of your batteries This is mainly due to different workloads to which a battery may be subjected Some scooter users will use their scooter every day and for long periods of time Their batteries will receive a near total discharge and the life of their batteries will be short 12 months or less in some cases Other scooter users will use their
14. is particularly important to sealed batteries such as the ones in your scooter 3 If you scooter has been stored away for some time recharge your batteries before re using it 4 Every six months check the connections on the batteries making sure they are tight and clean Batteries carry no warranty 16 nspection amp Maintenance To keep your Shoprider scooter in good working order some home maintenance can been done along with regular servicing by your Shoprider dealer CAUTION Only qualified technical people should carry out service work SEAT UPHOLSTERY A damp cloth and a mild soap will keep your seat and backrest looking good Do not use abrasive cleaners as this will damage the coating Chemical cleaners can damage upholstery Ultra violet light can also reduce the life of the upholstery coating material This is a normal ageing process and cannot be guaranteed see exclusion in the Warranty terms section BODYWORK The bodywork on your scooter can be lightly washed with mild soap and water Auto polish can be used to keep the paint in pristine condition Do not use abrasive cleaners or strong detergents as this will fade the color CAUTION Do not hose down your scooter Water could be forced into the electronics and cause permanent damage DO NOT store your scooter in damp conditions This may affect the electronics if left for very long periods of time ELECTRONICS Servicing of the drive electronics and
15. or damage that is attributable to acts of God This warranty does to cover neglect or abuse use of parts or changes not authorized by Eclipse Medical Inc or exceeding weight limit specifications as outlined in your Product User Manual This warranty does not include labour charges This warranty does not include shipping charges incurred by the purchaser when returning defective parts for repair replacement Warranty service must be performed by an authorized Eclipse Medical Inc Dealer Do not return faulty defective parts without written authorization This warranty applies to product purchased within Canada This warranty is void if the original serial number tag is removed from the product or altered in any manner SYEARS FRAME 2 YEARS MOTOR TRANSAXLE BRAKE 1 YEAR WIRING CONTROLLER ELECTRONICS 6 MONTHS ALL OTHER ORIGINAL COMPONENTS SUCH AS WHEELS UPHOLSTERY PLASTICS RUBBER PARTS PAINTED SURFACES MOTOR BRUSHES AND LIGHTBULBS 21 Specifications Shoprider 888SLN Dimensions L x W x H cm in 128 50 x 60 24 x 107 42 Total Weight Kg Ib 99 218 Battery 12V 50Ah x 2 Charger Off Board 24V 8A Tires Front 2 x 10 Rear 2 x 10 Motor hp 87 Max Speed km hr mph 8 5 Driving Distance km mile 38 24 Weight Capacity kg Ib 136 300 Suspension Yes Note Maximum driving distance is based on a new fully charged battery depending on weight te
16. rive 10 Operating Your Scooter Mounting For your first drive make sure that you and your scooter are on a level surface Make sure that the unit is off before sitting on it Make certain that both of your feet are on the deck of the scooter Insert the on off key into its key slot but leave it turned off Next turn the speed adjustment dial to slow and turn the on off key clockwise to the on position The battery state indicator will move and the red status lights will illuminate Press the right thumb control to move in a forward motion To stop simply let go the brakes will automatically be applied CAUTION Please take care not to have your thumb on the forward reverse control lever when you switch on your scooter this will result in your scooter going into a fault mode Switch off then on again to clear the fault Dismounting Always switch off your scooter before dismounting Make sure that you dismount the unit on a level surface Parking in Public If you need to park and leave your scooter simply remove your key This will keep the brake on and will make your scooter difficult to move It is best to leave it in sight of someone like a store assistant etc who can watch it for you Another precaution is to note your serial number and the date of purchase Your serial number can be found on the lower section of the back frame of the scooter Basic Driving Make certain th
17. rrain and temperature All specifications are subject to change without notice 22 CANOPY Scooter Canopy CANOPYRR Optional weather shield for canopy CANE1 Single Cane Holder CANE2 Dual Cane Holder OXYHOLDER Oxygen Holder WALKHOLD Walker Holder WSCREEN Windshield ADAPTER Adapter for second accessory on Canopy Distributed by Eclipse Medical Inc 130 725 Eaton Way Delta B C V3M 6S5 Canada Tel 604 540 0114 Fax 604 540 0172 www eclipsemedical com 23
18. scooter there are two ways in which this can be accomplished By disengaging the electromagnetic brakes and by lifting the front of the unit and letting it ride on its antitippers To disengage the electromagnetic brakes with the power OFF simply depress the freewheeling switch located underneath the shroud just above the back right wheel You can easily get to it without having to take the unit apart When you are done moving your scooter always remember to depress the switch again In the event that the unit had the batteries disconnected and therefore unable to disengage the electromagnetic brakes your scooter can still be freewheeled by lifting the front of the unit and pulling using the base of the tiller as a secure handhold Caution Notes Never sit on your scooter with the free wheel in the disengaged position When the free wheel device is disengaged you do not have braking function Do not park your scooter on a slope with the free wheel disengaged If your scooter is in the free wheel mode when you depress the speed control you will not be able to move under motor power Depress the free wheel switch once again You will hear a clicking sound of the brakes being re applied to be able to start driving your scooter General If you are able to push your scooter the free wheel switch is on and the electromagnetic brakes are disengaged Please check once more the above mentioned procedure for re engaging the d
19. t turn turn your steering column before applying power Steer wide of all corners and obstacles please move slowly and with care WARNING NOTE Do not turn off your scooter while it is in motion Failure to observe this warning may irreparably damage the main electronic speed control unit or drive transmission Always slow your scooter down to a stationary position before you switch the scooter off Control Through Tight Spots When you start using your scooter you will meet some obstacles that will require some practice to drive through smoothly Here are some common problems with tips that will help you master them quickly You will soon be in control through doors up and down ramps up and over curbs through grass and gravel with surprising ease by following these tips Control Through Doors Approach an unfamiliar door slowly sizing it up Does it have a knob or a push bar Does it open towards you or away Think in terms of using the power of the scooter to do the work for you You need not strain 12 Hold the doorknob or bar in one hand and apply power with the other hand remember that you can drive forward by using your left thumb to move the throttle lever towards you If the door is self closing you can go through allowing the door to close behind you If the door is not self closing just stop when you are clear of the door and push it closed If the door opens towards you hold the knob or bar with one hand and gen
20. the power of your scooter you will be able to climb small inclines But the maximum gradient limit is 8 degrees The reason for this is to ensure good stability Always make certain your scooter is in full working order before attempting to climb obstacles 13 Never attempt to drive beyond the design capability of your scooter Observe weather conditions Tires can slip on wet or icy conditions DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH DEEP WATER OR LEAVE YOUR SCOOTER EXPOSED TO HEAVY RAIN i e during or after a thunderstorm Only make a turn when all wheels are on or off the sidewalk Failure to observe this warning could result in the machine becoming unstable and toppling over Always lean forward when ascending curbs This will enable you to climb easily and eliminate any chance of instability PLEASE NOTE The rear stability of your scooter is dependent on a number of factors which you should consider before attempting to climb a steep slope or other obstacle a your height b the angle of your backrest c your weight and d the angle of slope or height of the obstacle you are attempting to climb All of these factors can affect the rear stability of your scooter If you are unsure of your capability to climb an obstacle always think safety first REMEMBER SAFETY IS THE KEY TO ENJOYING YOUR SCOOTER 14 Battery Charging amp Maintenance BATTERY CHARGING Your scooter has a lot of power so keeping it working to its maximum potent
21. tly let the reverse power do the work When the door is open wide enough go ahead quickly leaving your hand on the door to keep it free of the scooter and letting go as you pass the doorjamb This is an easy technique Practice makes perfect Remember let your scooter do the work without wearing you out Control on Ramps More and more buildings have ramps for wheelchair access Some have a change of direction in the middle and good cornering is required Make a wide maneuver with your front wheel s around tight corners so that your back wheels follow a wide arc to stay clear of the corner If you stop while facing uphill the automatic parking brake will hold you safe To start again simply push the forward direction lever the parking brake will release and you will start to move Going down the ramp keep the speed dial set on slow This will keep you in a safely controlled descent If you wish to stop completely release the control lever and you will come to a gentle stop Control Over Grass Gravel and Inclines The scooter performs admirably on grass gravel and on hills BUT YOU MUST NOT EXCEED THE PARAMETERS ESTABLISHED IN THIS MANUAL Please refer to the Rules for Safe Use section Safety must come first If you are unsure about a situation avoid it Packed gravel such as on driveways or roads will present few problems Loose deep gravel should be avoided as well as loosely packed sand CAUTION Because of
22. ttery Charging section of this manual Speed Adjustment Dial This allows you to pre select your desired speed The dial is proportional to speed and can be set anywhere between 1 and 10 increments Turn the dial knob counter clockwise to minimum to decrease speed and clockwise towards maximum to increase your speed NOTE When attempting to climb slopes you will need to set the dial to high setting Remember the higher the number you set your speed dial to the faster your scooter will travel Thumb Lever Control Located under the handle bar grips Your speed for forward and reverse motion is controlled here The right thumb lever moves your scooter in a forward motion and also controls the rate of speed by the proportional amount of pressure applied The left thumb lever moves the scooter in a reverse motion and controls the rate of speed by the amount of pressure applied Releasing the lever will return itself to the neutral position and you will stop gently You will note that you can obtain the reverse of this procedure by pulling the levers backwards with your thumb CAUTION If you are not an accomplished outdoors powered vehicle driver we strongly recommend that you first practice in an open safe area free from traffic preferably with a companion who can assist you Free Wheel Mode Free wheeling is used when you want to move your unit without riding on it If for reasons of convenience you need to free wheel your
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