Active forever Afiscooter S, User Manual

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PRECAUTIONS DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER
Avoid exposing your AFISCOOTER S to inclement weather.
If you are suddenly caught up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your
AFISCOOTER S , proceed to shelter at the earliest opportunity. Thoroughly dry your
AFISCOOTER S before storing, charging, or operating it.
PROHIBITED! Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist/spray conditions, and on icy slippery
surfaces can have an adverse affect on the electrical system. Maintain and store your
AFISCOOTER S in dry and clean conditions.
WARNING! Prolonged exposure to extreme hot or cold weather may affect the
temperature AFISCOOTER S parts, possibly resulting in skin irritation. Exercise caution
when using your AFISCOOTER S in extremely hot or cold conditions or when exposing
your AFISCOOTER S to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time.
FREEWHEEL MODE
Your AFISCOOTER S is equipped with a manual freewheel lever that, when
pushed forward, allows the AFISCOOTER S to be pushed. For more
information about how to place your AFISCOOTER S in and out of freewheel
mode, see Chapter 4
– General description of the
AFISCOOTER S .
WARNING! When your AFISCOOTER S is in freewheel mode, the parking
system is disengaged.

Disengage the drive motors only on a level surface.
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Ensure the key is removed from the key switch.
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Stand beside the AFISCOOTER S to engage or disengage freewheel mode. Never do
this while sitting on the AFISCOOTER S .
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After you have finished pushing your AFISCOOTER S , always return it to the drive
mode to lock the brakes (pull the manual freewheel lever backward).
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An added feature built into the AFISCOOTER S is
“
push-too-fast
” protection, which
safeguards it against gaining excessive speed while in freewheel mode.
Push-too-fast operates in two different modes:
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If the key is in the OFF position while the AFISCOOTER S is in freewheel mode, the
AFISCOOTER S
’s controller activates regenerative braking when it is pushed faster
than the pre-programmed maximum threshold. In this case, the controller is acting as
a speed governor.

If the key is in the ON position while the AFISCOOTER S is in freewheel mode, you
will encounter considerable resistance at any speed. This prevents the AFISCOOTER
S from gaining unwanted momentum should the freewheel lever be raised
inadvertently while you are driving the AFISCOOTER S .

When using this lever, be careful not to touch the internal surface of the motor, as it
could be very hot and cause injury. See the warning label at the rear of the scooter
near the lever.
STAIRS AND ESCALATORS
AFISCOOTER S scooters are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators.
Always use an elevator.
WARNING! Do not use your AFISCOOTER S scooter to negotiate steps or escalators.