Merits S335, S331, S345, S341 scooter Owner's Manual

Owner's
Manual
> S335 / S331 > S345 / S341
Quick Reference Guide
S335
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1. Tiller
2. Control Panel
3. Tiller Adjustment Lever
4. Removable Seat
5. Adjustable Armrest
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Rear Light
. Free Wheel Lever
. Anti-Tip Wheels
. Seat Pivot Lever
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Front Bumper
Headlight
Front Basket
Turn Signal
Seat Position Adjuster
S345
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1. Tiller
2. Control Panel
3. Tiller Adjustment Lever
4. Removable Seat
5. Adjustable Armrest
6.
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Rear Light
. Free Wheel Lever
. Anti-Tip Wheels
. Seat Pivot Lever
. Rug
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13.
14.
15.
Front Bumper
Headlight
Front Basket
Turn Signal
Seat Position Adjuster
Welcome aboard your new Scooter. We wish to thank you for letting us improve
your freedom and independence. This model has been designed with your practical needs
in mind. It is equipped with modern high-tech electronics and special features for a more
comfortable ride. lts safety and performance will provide you with years of excellent service
and pleasure.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Practice before operating ]
Safety Instructions
Safety Considerations 3
Driving Outside 6
Driving on Hills 8
Getting to Know Your Scooter
Parallel Tiller 10
Charging the Batteries 11
Disassembling the Scooter 12
Operating your scooter
Controls (Digital dashboard) 13
Controls (Analog dashboard) 16
Seat Adjustment 18
Tiller Angle Adjustment 19
Free Wheel Mode 19
Specifications 20
lce Symbols 21
Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the
scooter or serious injury.
= Practice before operating
( Find an open area such as a park and have an assistant to help you practice
until you have confidence operating this vehicle.
Make sure that the unit is off before
getting in or out of it. Set the speed
control knob according to your driving
ability.
We recommend that you keep the
speed at the slowest position (fully
counter-clockwise) until you are
familiar with the driving
characteristics of this vehicle.
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Getting familiar with this vehicle
First, practice moving forward.
Be sure to set the speed to the lowest setting.
After becoming familiar with moving forward, practice
making "S" turns.
Once you are familiar with "S" turns, practice moving
in reverse.
= Safety considerations
DO NOT do any of the following:
4 Do not carry any passengers X
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Do not drive across a slope N
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Do not drink and drive N
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Do not turn on or use hand-held personal
communication devices such as citizens band (CB)
radios and cellular phones
This vehicle has an immunity level of 20 v/m which should protect it from
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) from Radio Wave Sources The rapid
development of electronics, especially in the area of communications, has
saturated our environment with electromagnetic (radio) waves that are emitted
by television, radio and communication signals. These EM waves are invisible
and their strength increases as one approaches the source. All electrical
conductors act as antennas to the EM signals and, to varying degrees, all power
wheelchairs and scooters are susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI).
This interference could result in abnormal, unintentional movement and/or erratic
control of the vehicle. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
suggests that the following statement be incorporated to the user's manual for all
electric scooters.
Powered wheelchairs and electric scooters (in this text, both will be referred to as
powered wheelchairs) may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI),
which is interfering electromagnetic energy 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 the
powered wheelchair to release its brakes, move by itself or move in unintended
directions. It can also permanently damage the powered wheelchair's control
system. The intensity of the EM energy can be measured in volts per meter
(V/m). Each powered wheelchair can resist EMI up to a certain intensity. This is
called the "Immunity level." The higher the immunity level, the greater the
protection. At this time, current technology is capable of providing at least 20 V/m
of immunity level which would provide useful protection against common sources
of radiated EMI.
Following the warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended
brake release or powered wheelchair movement that could result in serious
injury:
1) Do not turn on hand-held personal communication devices such as citizens
band (CB) radios and cellular phones while the powered wheelchair 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 the powered wheelchair
off as soon as it is safe.
4) Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the powered
wheelchair, may make it more susceptible to interference from radio wave
sources. (Note: there is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall
immunity of the powered wheelchair).
5) Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to the powered
wheelchair manufacturer, and note whether there is a radio wave source
nearby.
TURN OFF YOUR SCOOTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WHEN
EXPERIENCING ANY OF THE FOLLOWEING:
1. Unintentional motions.
2. Unintended or uncontrollable direction.
3. Unexpected brake release.
The FDA has written to the manufacturers of power wheelchairs, asking them
to test their new products to be sure they provide a reasonable degree of
immunity against EMI. The letter says that powered wheelchairs should have
an inmunitylevel of at least 20 V/m, which provide a reasonable degree of
protection against the more common sources of EMI. The higher the level,
the greater the protection.
= Driving outside
When you are on the road, please pay attention to the following:
(4 Do not drive in heavy traffic O
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(4 Do not drive during the rain
(x Do not drive off-road or on any в
uneven surfaced roads
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A Do not drive beside a river, port, ^
or lake without a fence or railing
(4 Be sure to use the headlights в
when driving at night
Make sure that there are no obstacles behind you в
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\_ speed ( €») for reversing VD
Do not make sudden stops, weave erratically, or N
make sharp turns.
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Keep your arms on or inside the armrests and feet
on the footrest at all time.
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Do not attempt to climb curbs greater that 2"(5em). \
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Do not attempt to cross over a gap greater that
4"(10cm).
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= Use caution when driving on hills
Driving on hills is more dangerous than on level surfaces. If you fail to heed
these warnings, a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe
injury to the vehicle user or others.
Do not attempt to climb a hill greater that 10° ÓN
10° and over |
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Do not reverse while driving up a hill. ÓN
Forward only. If you reverse while moving up a hill, it
may cause the vehicle to tip over. 5
Do not attempt to drive across a sloping surface ÓN
greater that 3°
Driving across a slope greater than 3° is very
dangerous and may cause the vehicle to tip over. 5
Use caution when driving over soft, uneven or ÓN
unprotected surfaces such as grass, gravel and
decks.
Use low speed while driving down hill. ÓN
When going down hill, the tiller will become harder to
reach and handle. When braking while moving down
hill, the scooter will take longer to come to a complete
stop.
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Do not get in and out on a hill. A
Always stop on the level surface to get in and get out
of the vehicle.
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Do not load or carry heavy items in the basket ÓN
while driving down hill.
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Always climb or descend gradients A
perpendicular to the slope or ramp.
In this section, we will acquaint you with the many features of your scooter and
how they work. Upon receipt of your scooter, inspect it for any damage. Your
scooter consists of a frame assembly, drivetrain assembly, seat assembly, tiller
assembly, battery charger, and owner's manual. Contact your sales agent if any
question arise.
Parallel Tiller
1. Status indicator 8. Turn signal button (R)
2. Battery condition meter 9. Turn signal button (L)
3. Speed adjustment dial 10. Throttle control lever (forward)
4. Half speed button 11. Throttle control lever (backwards)
5. Horn 12. Key switch
6. Light button 13. Tiller angle adjustment lever
7. Hazard light button 14. Off board charger receptacle
Batteries
Your scooter is equipped with maintenance free,
sealed lead acid batteries. These batteries require no
maintenance other than ensuring that they are
properly charged. If other batteries are used, check
with your battery supplier for proper battery care and
maintenance instructions.
Your scooter comes supplied with two battery cables.
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black cable
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red
cable black
cable
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< red cable
Attach the red wire of the first cable to the (+) terminal of the first battery. Attach the
black wire of the first cable to the(-) terminal of the first battery. Repeat this
procedure for the second battery.
= Charging the Batteries
Note: Because your batteries may only have a partial charge when you first receive
your scooter, you may not experience full riding time until you have fully charged
them. Your scooter is equipped with an on-board batter charger. Charging your
batteries as specified below will ensure maximum life, power, and range.
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Use of a non-grounded receptacle could result in an electric shock
Using On Board Charger
1. Turn off the power on the scooter.
2. Plug the charger cable into an outlet.
3. Plug the cable into the power socket at the rear of the scooter. (You will need to
flip up the rubber safety covering on the power socket)
4. Leave the scooter to charge. As it charges, you will see progress lights in the
clear circular window next to the charger socket. A RED light means the charger
is ready to use, a WHITE light means charging is in progress, and a GREEN
light means the charger is finished, and the scooter is fully charged.
Using Off Board Charger
Follow steps 1 and 2 as above.
3. Plug the charger cable into the power socket on the tiller. (You will need to flip
up the rubber safety covering on the power socket)
4. Leave the scooter to charge. As it charges, you will see progress lights on the
charger unit. A RED light means the charger is ready to use, a WHITE light
means charging is in progress, and a GREEN light means the charger is
finished, and the scooter is fully charged.
= Disassembling the Scooter (2 piece frames)
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move the tiller to the forward position,
pull up on seat release and remove
seat.
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disconnect the turn signal light cable
and charger cable.
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remove both batteries.
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remove the connecting pin.
remove cover.
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disconnect both batteries.
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disconnect the white connector.
pull the motor section away from the
footrest section.
Controls (Digital dashboard)
Only drive within your control limitations. Loss of control of your scooter
could result in serious injury to yourself or others. If your speed becomes
difficult to control, release the speed lever and your scooter will come to a
complete stop. Only use the on/off switch to stop your scooter in an
emergency.
Speed Control: The speed on this
scooter is controlled by the buttons on
the control panel - one with a TURTLE
makes the scooter slower, one with a
RABBIT makes the scooter go faster.
The speed has a range of 1 (slowest) to
6 (fastest) - each time you press the
RABBIT or the TURTLE, it will either
Increase or decrease the speed 1 level.
The current speed setting is shown on
the LED indicator.
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Battery Level Indicator: Indicates the
charge level of the batteries. If only the red
LEDs are on, the batteries need to be
charged as soon as possible. If the LEDs
are green, the batteries are fully charged.
As the battery charge is depleted, the
LEDs will go from green to yellow, and
finally to red.
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Horn: The horn is activated by pressing
the horn button. Releasing the horn button
deactivates the horn. The horn is useful to
warn people or animals that you are
coming towards them. You may also find it
helpful to use when rounding blind
corners.
Turn Signals: Pressing these buttons
Will activate the turn signal lights. The
lights will automatically go off after 15
cycles.
Headlight: The headlight is activated by Hazard Light: The hazard lights are
pressing the headlight button. Pressing activated by pressing the hazard light
the button a second time will turn the light button. Pressing the button a second time
off. will turn the light off.
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mure] STATUS on, and all conditions are normal, the
SPEED
Status Indicator will be on. When there is
some special condition that needs
attention, the light will flash. See the
reference chart below for the meanings of
the different flashing patterns.
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Number of
Flashes Meaning
Battery needs recharging
Battery voltage too low
Battery voltage too high
Current time limit out
Brake fault
Not in neutral at power up
Speed pot error
Motor volts error
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Other internal error
Forward/Reverse: Push the right lever to
move forward, push the left lever to move
backwards.
backwards
Key Switch: When the key is turned to a vertical position, the
scooter is ON and ready to drive. When the key is horizontal, the
scooter is OFF.
ON OFF
Brakes and Throttle control lever: Whenever the speed lever is pushed,
the electromagnetic brake will automatically release and your scooter will
move. When the speed lever is released, it will return to the neutral position
and the scooter will decelerate and come to a complete stop. The parking
to brake will then engage preventing further movement of your scooter.
Your unit is equipped with a programmable controller that has a high peddle
disable safety feature. This will prevent unexpected acceleration of the
scooter, if the speed lever is being pushed at the same time you turn the key
"ON". To reset the controller, release the speed engage lever and turn the
key "OFF" for a couple of seconds and then turn it back "ON".
If your scooter ever moves in an unexpected manner,
release the speed lever and turn off the power.
"Controls (Analog dashboard)
Only drive within your control limitations. Loss of control of your scooter
could result in serious injury to yourself or others. If your speed becomes
difficult to control, release the speed engager lever and your scooter will
come to a complete stop. Only use the on/off switch to stop your scooter
in an emergency.
1.Status Indicator:When the scooter is on, and
all conditions are normal, the Status Indicator will
glow Green.
If there is a special condition that requires attention,
the light will flash a code, which will be repeated
after a 2 second pause. Please refer to the "Flash
Code" chart below for the codes before contacting
your.
1:Battery needs recharging
2:Battery voltage too low
3:Battery voltage too high
4:Current time limit out
5:Magnetic brake fault
6:Not in neutral at power up
7:Speed pot error | 10
8:Motor volts error Reverse Lever Throttle—Forward Lever
9:Other internal error (Half speed function is optional)
2.Battery Level Indicator:\When power to the vehicle is turned "ON", the needle on
this display will move to the right to indicate the available battery reserve. When the
batteries are fully charged, the needle should be well into the green area of the display
when the scooter is stationary. If the scooter is being driven at high power consumption
levels (i.e. high speeds, up hills and/or with heavy loads) the needle will move progressively
to the left and possibly into the red area. This situation is normal but this type of driving
is not recommended for prolonged periods. The needle positioned in the red area of
the scale when the scooter is stationary indicates very low battery reserves and the
scooter should be recharged as soon as possible.
3.Speed Control: This knob set the maximum speed of the vehicle. When knob is
rotated fully counter clockwise (4), input commands of the throttle levers (9)cause slower
vehicle response and speed. As the knob is incrementally turned in a clockwise direction
(5), the scooter will move faster for a given command. When learning to drive the vehicle
or operating in confined areas, we strongly recommend that the control is set fully
counter clockwise.
4.Slow Speed:Picture of Tortoise indicates slow setting of speed knob (5).
5.Fast Speed:Picture of Hare indicates fast setting of speed knob (5).
6.Indicator Switch:Left and right indicators can be operated by gently moving the
toggle switch to the left () or right (p>), as desired, if you wish to indicate that turning
maneuver to others around you. To cancel the indicators simply return the toggle switch
to the central position. You may draw the attention of others to your maneuver by tooting
the horn once or twice.
7.Headlight Switch: The headlight is activated by gently pressing the headlight button
in. The headlight can be turned off by gently pressing the switch again.
8.Horn:The horn is activated by pressing the horn button. Releasing the button
deactivates the horn. The hornis useful to warn people or animals that you are
approaching. You may also find it helpful to use when rounding blind corners.
9.Half Speed Switch:The Orange switch next to the ignition switch can be used to
manually limit the scooter to a more manageable speed when traveling in confined
areas. Gently press the switch to activate this function. A light will glow inside the switch
to remind you it is on. Gently press the switch again to release the switch and deactivate
this function. When driving at speed (as a safety feature), this function will activate
automatically if the steering is turned.
10.Throttle Levers:With loop handlebar models, the throttle levers can be activated
by finger or thumb, depending on peersonal preference. The throttle is progressive
and can be used to regulate the speed up to the setting of the speed control knob (3).
To travel forward:gently pull the right lever back toward you with your righ finger(s),
or push the left lever away from you with your left thumb, until the desered speed is
achieved.
To travel backwards:gently pull the left lever back toward you with your left finger(s),
or push the right lever away from you with your right whumb, until the desired speed
Is achieved.
NB: (Polarity of the throttle can be reversed by your dealer if you require left hand finger
operation to travel forward).
= Seat adjustment
Back rest angle:
@ Fold the backrest for easy access.
Seat swivel positions:
The seat swivel lever (located on the side of the seat)
allows the seat rotation in 45 degree increments. You
may use this feature to make it easier to transfer in
and out of the seat.
® Pull the swivel lever up to unlock and rotate the seat.
® Pivot the seat to the position you desire.
@ Release the lever and try to turn the seat back and
forth slightly allowing the lever to lock into position.
Armrest height:
® Loosen the clamping nut at the rear of the handle.
® Turn the bolt in to lower the angle of the armrest to
your desired angle.
Armrest width:
® Locate the width clamping nut (follow the armrest
support down to the base of the seat).
® Loosen the clamping nut by turning counter-
clockwise.
® Pull the armrest in or out to reach your desired
position.
® Tighten the width clamping nut.
= Tiller Angle Adjustment
The tiller angle adjustment allows you to position the dash closer or
further away from you for better access of the controls.
® Locate the angle adjusting lever which is located on the inside center
of the tiller boot.
@ Hold the weight of the tiller with on hand and loosen the lever by
pulling up the lever with the other hand. Pushing down will release
the tiller locking mechanism, allowing you to move the tiller freely.
® Release the lever and try to move the tiller back and forth slightly
allowing the lever to lock into position.
"Free Wheel Mode
Manual free-wheel mode: Your scooter features a "free wheel" mode for
manual operation. To activate manually, turn the key switch OFF and locate the
free-wheel lever at the back, right side of the scooter, near the wheel. Push lever
to the "down" position to disengage the brake and allow the scooter to be pushed
freely. Pull the lever to the "UP" position to reengage the brake. Remember,
when the scooter is in manual free-wheel mode, you will have no brakes. You will
be unable to operate the scooter. When you wish to push your scooter a short
distance, you may put it into Manual Free-Wheel mode.
Getting in and out: Your scooter is designed to make getting in and out of the
scooter as easy as possible. Make sure the scooter is on a level surface and the
key switch is turned OFF. If necessary, raise the armrest to give you maximum
space to transfer in or out of the seat. Once transfer is complete, return the armrest
before operating the scooter.
Never operate your scooter without your feet being placed on the scooter
platform. Driving your scooter without your feet on the platform could
cause serious bodily injury.
Model No. S335 / 331 S345 / 341
Length 49" 54"
Width 27" 27"
Seat height (from ground) 25" ~ 28" 25" ~ 28"
Front wheel 10" 12-1/2"
Rear wheel 12-1/2" 12-1/2"
Weight Capacity 350 Ibs / 500 lbs 350 Ibs / 500 lbs
Speed max 9.6 mph max 9.6 mph
Range max 32 miles / 50 km
Turning Radius
50"/127 cm 62" / 158 cm
Light Head / Rear Turn signal
Battery 12V / group 24(73AH) x 2pcs
Brakes Intelligent, regenerative brakes
Anti-tip 2 rear anti-tip wheels
Bumper Front / Rear
Unit Weight 227 Ib / 103 kg 247 Ib / 112 kg
Charger 6A off-board
Remark:
5331/5341 speed: max 8 mph / 12.8 kph (one piece frame)
ICE SYMBOLS
Caution, attention or consult accompanying documents.
Alternating Current
Type BF Equipment
Double Insulation
No Smoking or Naked Flames
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Degree of protection against ingress of water is rated as IPx0.
We wish you a safe and comfortable riding experience!