Sterling 2 owner manual General Warnings

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GENERAL WARNINGS

PERSONAL & OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES

DO NOT operate the scooter without ensuring that the Tiller is properly adjusted and secured. After making any adjustment to the Tiller position you must check that the Tiller is locked and secured into position BEFORE driving. To check, gently push and pull the Tiller to make sure it is secured.

An unsecured Tiller could result in damage and/or bodily injury.

DO NOT attempt to climb, ascend, or descend ramps greater than 9 degrees, or transverse slopes with a gradient greater than 9 degrees.

DO NOT attempt to reverse down slopes in excess of 7 degrees.

When negotiating ramps or inclines, if the throttle lever is released a roll back will occur.

In FORWARD or REVERSE motion the scooter will ROLLBACK approximately 30cms. (1ft), before the brake engages.

Check that all electrical connections are secure before using your scooter.

DO NOT under any circumstances, disconnect, cut, extend or otherwise modify ANY of the wiring harnesses installed within or connected to your mobility scooter.

DO NOT under any circumstances, disconnect, cut, extend or otherwise modify ANY of the wiring harnesses installed within or connected to your mobility scooter battery charger.

It is important that your mobility scooter battery charger is connected to a properly installed electrical socket with an earthed outlet.

Failure to comply with the above requirements could result in a possible SHOCK HAZARD.

DO NOT use any batteries that are not DEEP CYCLE GEL, AGM or SEALED LEAD- ACID type. Other types of batteries are NOT SUITABLE.

Please read battery/battery charger information before installation.

This scooter has been tested to ISO 7176 Part 9 “Climatic Tests for Electric Wheelchairs.”

The test provides the scooter user or their attendant, sufficient time to remove the mobility scooter from a rain storm, whilst retaining normal operation of the mobility scooter.

DO NOT operate your mobility scooter during an electrical storm.

DO NOT leave your mobility scooter in a rain storm of any kind.

DO NOT use your mobility scooter in a shower or leave it in a damp bathroom or sauna. DO NOT leave your mobility scooter in a damp area for any length of time.

DO NOT Jet wash, hose down, or use an automated car-wash on your mobility scooter.

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Contents Little GEM How to use this manual How to use this manualContents Customer Services Sunrise Medical Limited IntroductionGeneral Warnings Do not Operate the Scooter Before Reading and UnderstandingAssembly Battery ChargingQuick Start Guide Typical UseTransporting Control FunctionsTIP Features Getting on to your scooter Getting On and Off your ScooterGetting off your scooter Preset Speed Knob Battery GaugeTiller Control Functions Hand ControlsThrottle Lever Key SwitchHorn Button Freewheel Mechanism Seat Removal and Adjustment Seat AdjustmentArmrest Adjustment Removing the SeatTiller Adjustment and Battery Removal Tiller AdjustmentBattery Removal Battery ReplacementOff-Board Battery Charger Batteries and ChargingFuses Transportation TransportationGuidance for Safe Operation and Use Basic DrivingHill climbing Travelling across slopesSwitching off BrakingEmergency Braking Use on the footpathTurning corners Crossing roadsUse of mobile phones Tyres Battery and Charging Information Maintenance freeBattery care General informationBattery pack care plan Range of your vehicle Personal & Operational Guidelines General Warnings General Warnings Disposal EMC EMI Warnings Mobility scooter electromagnetic contamination EMC Specifications Parameter Little GEM²Routine maintenance Electronic faultsReplacing LED`s where fitted StorageService history YearTrouble Shooting Guide Sympton Possible Cause SolutionNumber Possible Cause Solution Guarantee Warranty conditionSunrise Medical