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CHAPTER 7

 

 

MAINTENANCE 

Note: 

 

1. Maintenance Manual is available for trained technicians. 
2. The numbers in parentheses refer to the parts illustrated  
     in figure 11. 
 

 

Although  the 

Breeze  S

  requires  minimal  maintenance,  do  not  neglect  it. 

When  servicing  the 

Breeze  S

,  make  sure  that  it  stands  on  a  level  surface 

and that the key is not inserted.  
 

 

Remark

: For the periodic maintenance no special tooling is needed. 

(Numbers in the table refers to figure 9)

 

 

Periodic 
Maintenance 
Check  

No. 

Type of Service 

Frequency 

 

Check air 
pressure in all 
tires. 

Every week 
 

 

Check emergency 
brakes 

Every week 

 

Check normal 
drive and stop 

Every Month 

 

Check tires wear 

Every Month 

 

Check for missing 
parts and 
damaged parts 
.Use the figures 
#1,2,3,4 . 

When receiving the 

  Breeze 

S

 or after a long time not 

using it. 

 

Check secure of 
all screws and 
parts 

Once a year by technician. 

 

Batteries 
replacing. 

Every 2-3 years , after about 
300-400 full cycles of 
charge/discharge. When short 
travel distance and/or 
technician check. 

 

Note: To Replace the batteries, the Seat and Battery 
Cover located under the Seat must be removed. 

 

Cleaning 

External 

– when needed. 

Internal 

– Once a year by 

technician. 

Summary of Contents for Breeze S3

Page 1: ...The Senior Class Lifestyler User Manual ...

Page 2: ...Breeze S Serial Number and Manufacturer s data are fixed at the front area on the plastic Mud Guard cover on the metal Label of the Breeze S See 4 6 in figure 3 page 20 WARRANTY AFIKIM ELECTRIC VEHICLES strives continuously to improve its products their quality and reliability in an incessant effort to ensure its customers satisfaction as well as its place on the market Warranty for the Breeze S i...

Page 3: ...10 CHAPTER 3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE BREEZE S 20 CHAPTER 4 ADJUSTMENTS INSTRUCTIONS 22 CHAPTER 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 23 5 1 GENERAL 23 5 2 LCD DISPLAY USE 25 5 3 DRIVING AND GENERAL USE 27 CHAPTER 6 CHARGING 29 CHAPTER 7 MAINTENANCE 30 CHAPTER 8 TROUBLESHOOTING AND FAULT REPAIR 33 CHAPTER 9 EMI WARNING 36 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS SHEET 38 ...

Page 4: ...maximum slopes angles of 20 11 3º The braking system stops the Breeze S smoothly and a short distance after the Operating Speed Lever is released The Breeze S is equipped with both Front and Rear Shock Absorbers to give the user the most comfort and soft driving even when using the vehicle at medium rough terrain roads A standard hand brake is also provided for backup The Seat is spacious comforta...

Page 5: ...ld not be performed at any time or in any circumstances Performing a prohibited action can cause personal injury and or equipment damage On the product this icon is represented as a black symbol with a circle and slash Please note and strictly adhere to the following Safety Instructions Additional Warnings and Notices are printed in this User s Manual it is imperative that you read carefully all c...

Page 6: ...cluding all the baskets The load in the Rear Basket should not exceed 10 kg 22 lbs The load in the Front Basket should no exceed 8 kg 17 6lbs The Breeze S is designed and built to carry ONE person only on the Single Seat model Never operate it with an additional person on board not even a child Never inflate the Breeze S tires more than recommended on the tires by the manufacturer Never use the Br...

Page 7: ...e that the backrest is in most upright position Use Lead Acid gel dry batteries only WARNING Special care must be taken to prevent children from operating the Breeze S Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the Breeze S scooter while the batteries are charging Always drive carefully adjust the speed according the limitation of the road Instability problem can arise when performing turns a...

Page 8: ...d electronic controller might be warmed Do not touch them before you make sure about their temperature Pay attention that your fingers will not be pressed between the levers and the Rubber Grip Do not use a cell phone walkie talkie laptop or other radio transmitter while operating the Breeze S Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard If necessary properly install an approved 3 prong...

Page 9: ...glosses Contains Lead Battery charger for indoor use only Flammable material Do not expose to open flame At the rear of the Breeze S you can find the electromagnetic brake manual release lever When using this lever be careful not to touch the internal surface of the motor they could be very hot and cause injure See the warning label at the rear of the scooter near the lever ...

Page 10: ...erating the Breeze S scooter in the presence of a trained attendant A trained attendant can be defined as a family member or care professional specially trained in assisting a user in various daily living activities As you begin using your Breeze S scooter during daily activities you will probably encounter situations in which you will need some practice Simply take your time and you will soon be ...

Page 11: ... pressure indicated on each tire be maintained in pneumatic tires at all times Do not underinflate or overinflate your tires Low pressure may result in loss of control and overinflated tires may burst Failure to maintain the psi bar kPa air pressure rating indicated on pneumatic tires at all times may result in tire and or wheel failure WARNING Inflate your scooter tires from a regulated air sourc...

Page 12: ...your Breeze S scooter starts to move down the incline faster than you anticipated or desired allow it to come to a complete stop by releasing the throttle control lever Then push the throttle control lever forward slightly to ensure a safely controlled descent WARNING When on any sort of an incline or decline never place the Breeze S Scooter in freewheel mode while seated on it or standing next to...

Page 13: ...in the rear basket Figure B Normal Driving Position Figure C Increased Stability Drive Position When you approach an incline it is best to lean forward See Figures B and C This shifts the center of gravity of you and your Breeze S Scooter toward the front of the Breeze S scooter for improved stability NOTE When negotiating ramps if the throttle control lever is released while moving forward the po...

Page 14: ...eeze S Scooter safely on lawns and in park areas Reduce your Breeze S Scooter s speed when driving on uneven terrain and or soft surfaces Avoid tall grass that can become tangled in the running gear Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand If you feel unsure about a driving surface avoid that surface PUBLIC STREETS AND ROADWAYS WARNING You should not operate your Breeze S scooter on public streets and...

Page 15: ...of your Breeze S scooter WARNING When your Breeze S scooter is in freewheel mode the braking system is disengaged Disengage the drive motors only on a level surface Ensure the key is removed from the key switch Stand beside the Breeze S Scooter to engage or disengage freewheel mode Never sit on a Breeze S Scooter to do this After you have finished pushing your Breeze S Scooter always return it to ...

Page 16: ...ay find it necessary to use a lift elevation product to aid in transportation We recommends that you closely review the instructions specifications and safety information set forth by the manufacturer of the lift elevation product before using that product WARNING Never sit on your Breeze S Scooter when it is being used in connection with any type of lift elevation product Your Breeze S Scooter wa...

Page 17: ... or combustible items POSITIONING BELTS Although your Breeze S scooter may be equipped with a positioning belt this belt is not designed to provide proper restraint during motor vehicle transport Anyone traveling in a motor vehicle should be properly secured in the motor vehicle seat with safety belts fastened securely WARNING Do not sit on your Breeze S scooter while it is in a moving vehicle WAR...

Page 18: ...ONS The Breeze S scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his her Breeze S scooter This includes awareness of safety issues when taking prescribed or over the counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations WARNING Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over the counter medication or if you have certain physical limitations Some medications a...

Page 19: ... The higher the immunity level the greater the protection against EMI This product has been tested and has passed at an immunity level of 20 V M WARNING Be aware that cell phones two way radios laptops and other types of radio transmitters may cause unintended movement of your electrically powered mobility vehicle due to EMI Exercise caution when using any of these items while operating your mobil...

Page 20: ...20 CHAPTER 3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE BREEZE S Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 ...

Page 21: ...A Semi Automatic Located between the rear wheel and the battery cover Manual Release of electromagnetic brake 2 2 The lever is at the rear area of the Breeze S Manual release lever allow you to push or pull the Breeze S manually Push Pull the lever as shown in the label Release Push Engaged Drive When the lever is in released position the Breeze S can not be operated drive Note Never release the l...

Page 22: ...ted from the Charging Socket 1 12 Note While the Charging Plug is inserted in the Charging Socket the Breeze S cannot be operated Use the Lever 7 5 to rotate the Seat to the side for easy access Raise the Armrest 7 3 to give you easy access to the Seat Adjust the seat Forward Reverse using the Lever 7 4 Handlebars and Hand protectors When driving always keep your hands on the handlebars 1 7 and wi...

Page 23: ... the control system will be shut off automatically to save battery energy In such cases to restart control system turn Main Key Switch OFF and ON again Adjusting the Hand Brake The hand brake cable mechanism can be adjusted by an authorized technician The Hand Brake is part of your safety system DO NOT adjust the Hand Brake by yourself get professional assistance Speed Operating Lever and Manual H...

Page 24: ...d both signals 5 3 5 4 are Flashing Charge Inhibit When the Vehicle is being charged it is inhibited In this condition no driving can be done When being charged ON condition the signal 5 13 will lit Safe driving When driving on Ramp Steep Curbs and turns drive the Breeze S very slowly and carefully even consider changing the Half Speed Switch 1 2 to Half speed mode When going up or down a step alw...

Page 25: ...rn it s behavior to the change of the battery capacity When the indicator points 2 3 bars recharge batteries as soon as possible When the indicator left only last blink Bar you should get to immediate charging it is possible to drive only a short distance 3 4 km on level surface The accuracy of the battery indicator reading depends also on the type and age of the batteries Fault Indicator The Bree...

Page 26: ...d to Travel Distance or Time The distance is showed in units of Km OR Miles and the time is showed in Hours Note Set up of the Distance units can be done by technician When you push the MODE bottom to the modes travel time and travel distance and keep pushing it more than 7 seconds the travel time and travel distance will reset to Zero Set Up button The Set Up button 5 21 is used to setup the Cloc...

Page 27: ...hicle to make sure that no external damage has been occur to the vehicle while transportation In any case you are not sure call your dealer and ask for an explanation Controller Programming Several parameters of the Breeze S Controller can be programmed with a special Programmer Programming should be done by trained authorized technician only Wrong programming can cause abnormal operation of the B...

Page 28: ...e S in a motor vehicle the Breeze has to be secured while traveling The Foot rest of the Breeze S should be tie down 6 to the motor vehicle floor with a suitable restrain belts and tight systems The Rear part of the Breeze S should be tie down 7 as at the 2 Yellow Marks at the rear part of the Breeze in the lower part of the power unit The tie restrain system should be with similar components and ...

Page 29: ...hs 5 If you are planning not to use your Breeze S for an extended period of time we recommend charging it for two days and then disconnecting the batteries 6 If you have not used your Breeze S for an extended period of time charge the batteries for at least 24 hours before driving Note There is NO need to disconnect the Charging Plug promptly after the charging is complete However DO NOT leave the...

Page 30: ...e of Service Frequency 1 Check air pressure in all tires Every week 2 Check emergency brakes Every week 3 Check normal drive and stop Every Month 4 Check tires wear Every Month 5 Check for missing parts and damaged parts Use the figures 1 2 3 4 When receiving the Breeze S or after a long time not using it 6 Check secure of all screws and parts Once a year by technician 7 Batteries replacing Every ...

Page 31: ...e Seat Pivot Replacing the Batteries Cover 2 The replacement of the Batteries Cover is done in reverse order MAKE SURE that the Gray Cover 2 fits onto it s place Secure with the 4 screws 2 6 Batteries Batteries weight each 23 Kg 50 lbs and over Lift each battery only with the appropriate handle Keep lifting with your Knees legs and not loading your Back Tires Correct air pressure in the tires is e...

Page 32: ...ones Connect the wires as shown in below Figure 12 The connection Label is also located near the batteries Secure all wires to the frame with Ties as shown in Figure 12 Secure all terminals with screws and make sure insulating caps are correctly placed on terminals Warning Batteries contain high energy Misconnection short circuits can burst with strong sparks causing heat and possible fire Warning...

Page 33: ...lem that results from the fault Probable Cause lists all probable causes for the relevant symptom The probable causes are listed logically by order of probability the first one is the most probable Remedy lists the action to be taken to solve the problem The appropriate remedy appears opposite each probable cause These remedies should solve the problem if not continue down the list to the next cau...

Page 34: ...op Loose hand brake mechanism Brake cable needs to be tight Only by authorized technician 5 When releasing the speed lever on level surface the Breeze S does not stop at regular distance or more than 3 meters Not adjusted or faulty controller Ask for technical Assistance 6 The Key Switch is turned to ON clockwise but the ON light does not come on Main fuse 70A popped out or electrical fault See 2 ...

Page 35: ...drive Battery capacity low Failed connections Faulty battery Charge batteries for at least 18 hours Remove Batteries Cover and check the battery cables connection In case of corrosion of the terminals clean the terminals with a damp clean cloth If after recharge the red leds are still ON the battery may be faulty For replacement contact your dealer 9 Main or rear lights or Blinkers light are inope...

Page 36: ... relatively intense electromagnetic fields in everyday environment Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid Others are not apparent and exposure is unavoidable However we believe that by following the warning listed below your risk of EMI will be minimized The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types 1 Hand held portable transceivers transmitters receivers with...

Page 37: ...vement which could result in serious injury 1 Do not operate hand held transceivers transmitters receivers such as citizen band CB radios or turn ON personal communication devices such as cellular phones while the powered vehicle is ON 2 Be aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them 3 On appearance of unintended movements or brake release occurr...

Page 38: ...g Battery Backrest height Q 390 mm Static stability downhill T 20 20 Footrest to seat distance I mm Static stability uphill V 13 20 Leg to seat surface angle Static stability sideways X 10 14 Armrest to seat distance K mm Energy consumption km 25km Front location of armrest structure mm Dynamic stability uphill 10 10 Handrim diameter S 25 mm Obstacle climbing 80 mm 120 mm Horizontal location of ax...

Page 39: ...39 Date April 2010 Edition 01 Revision 01 Products Breeze S 4 Wheels and 3 Wheels P N of the user manual PRS4001 File I RD Breeze S User Manual Breeze S User Manual English rev0 doc ...

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