Drive Medical Design PhoenixHD3, PhoenixHD4 owner manual Starting and Driving, Stopping

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5 . DRIVING ON THE ROAD

Starting and Driving

1.Make sure the seat is installed properly.

2.Make sure the tiller has been secured properly.

3.Fold down the armrests so you can rest your arms on them.

4.Turn the power switch to “ON”.

5.Check battery indicator to see whether there is enough power for your journey. If you have any doubt about the remaining power, please recharge the batteries before departure.

6.Set the speed dial to a position you feel safe and comfortable with.

7.Check the forward/reverse speed lever works correctly.

8.Make sure the electromagnetic brake works correctly.

9.Before driving, ensure it is safe to do in the environment around you.

F Attention

1.Do not push both RH & LH sides of the speed control lever simultaneously. This might leave you unable to control your scooter.

2.Do not turn the power switch to OFF while driving as this will lead to an emergency stop and possible risk of accident and injury.

3.Do not set to the highest speeds whilst driving indoors.

4.Do not adjust the speed dial whilst driving, a sudden change in speed may cause danger to you and others, and may cause damage to your scooter.

5.Do not place magnetic devices near the area of the operation handle as this could affect the safe operation of your scooter. The scooter controller is located under the foot way.

6.Do be careful whilst driving in heavy traffic or crowded areas.

7.Whilst reversing the vehicle, beware of people or objects behind you.

Stopping

1.Release the speed control lever completely. The vehicle will naturally brake and stop.

2.Turn the power off. Then pull out the key.

F Attention

1.The stopping distance will vary with your forward / reverse speed. Therefore please begin braking as early as you can.

2.When parking your scooter, be sure to park on flat ground and then turn the power to “OFF” before you dismount.

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Contents Phoenix HD Scooter Table of Contents R E F a C E a N D I N T R O D U C T I O N Donot use this vehicle to carry or haul goods Safety NoticePracticeoperating your vehicle TheScooter is only to be used by one person at a timeAboutMobile Phones and other electrical equipment AutomaticPower Shut DownWhile Driving Donot use your vehicle under the circumstances belowMaximum Recommended lncline Angles LabelingElectromagnetic Interference EMI from Radio Wave Sources EMIPowered Vehicle Electromagnetic Interference EMI Parts Introduction Operation Seat Battery indicatorMain Circuit Breaker Reset Button  WarningHow to adjust the seat height How to set to freewheel mode Tiller Adjustment Stopping Starting and DrivingBattery Charging and Care Charging the BatteryMethod 2 Off-board Charging see photograph overleaf Battery Charging HoursBatteries Inside the Pack Cleaning the battery Batteries replacementReplacing Batteries  Suggestions Inspection and Maintenance InspectionRegular Checking Record Tires BATTERY, Fuse and Tire BatteryFuse  SuggestionDisassembling the Scooter Moving aboutKnob lock Assembling the Scooter Troubleshooting Trouble ShootingProblem Symptom Remedy Specification S SpecificationWarranty WarrantyWarranty Application Form Drive Medical Design & Manufacturing