Handicare 1700 manual Safety Precautions

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (cont.)

20.DO NOT move the scooter in Free-Wheel Mode with an occupant on it, whether it is yourself or someone else.

21.DO NOT attempt to operate your Scooter in a stalled condition, such as traveling or on too steep an incline. This may cause the circuit breaker to trip, rendering your unit temporarily immobile.

22.DO NOT continue to reset the circuit breaker on your unit if it continually trips during normal operation. If this occurs, contact your movingpeople.net dealer.

23.DO NOT make abrupt changes in direction while traveling at speeds greater than 2 m.p.h. (3 km/h) or when driving on an incline or uneven surfaces. Approach gradients HEAD-ON, not at an angle and follow its route up or down directly, not in zigzag movements.

24.REDUCE speed when approaching sharp corners.

25.DO NOT hose down, spray, submerge, or immerse any electrical components, including the motor, controller, speed control console, batteries or the battery charger.

26.DO NOT hang items, shopping bags, etc., on the handlebars.

27.DO NOT mount, hang, or attach any devices, options, or accessories etc., which could interfere with the speed control lever, brake lever, seat lock lever, or any other lever or control.

28.ALWAYS ensure that the frame locking mechanism is completely engaged before operating your scooter.

29.DO NOT discard batteries. They should be returned to a battery recycling service in your area.

30.DO NOT smoke or have any spark or open flame on or near your scooter while its batteries are being recharged.

31.The batteries accumulate energy. DO NOT short circuit.

32.If the battery housing breaks, the cracked parts may leak acids. Do not allow to contact the skin.

33.DO NOT use liquid acid batteries. Hydrogen gas released from recharging liquid acid batteries is explosive and may cause serious injury damage.

34.Your scooter is intended to help you enjoy life. Never let children play with it.

movingpeople.net disclaims all responsibility for any personal injury or property damage which may occur as a result of improper or unsafe use of its products.

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Fortress Series Introduction KEY InformationTable of Contents Fortress 1700 Scooter Overview Seating Seat Lock Mechanism Rotating the SeatAdjustable Width Armrests Adjustable KnobArmrest Seat Height Tools RequiredTiller Angle Adjustment Easy Release AdjustmentDisassembly Procedure Disassembling / Assembling Your Fortress 1700 Series ScooterDisassembling / Assembling Assembly Procedure Handling and LoadingOperating Your Scooter Brake Release Lever Turning onFORWARD/REVERSE Motion Stopping Lights Battery Indicator Front and Rear Running Lights Circuit Breaker Battery Specifications Do not USE Liquid Acid Batteries in Your ScooterSafety Precautions Safety Precautions Immunity Level of this Scooter is 20 V/m Volts/meter EMI ConsiderationsWarranty Fortress Scooters This warranty applies to the new scooter as set forth belowMaintenance Schedule LubricationService Records Features Technical Specifications