BENOIT SYSTEMS LIGHT ASSIST 2.1 Page 8 Servicing & Maintenance Manual Download

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WARNING

Risk of damage to the equipment or serious injury

• LStoring or using the vehicle close to a naked

flame or flammable products can result in da

mage to the equipment or serious injuries.

• To ensure the equipment is reliable, avoid ex-

posing it to extreme conditions, heat or humi-
dity.

• Never store your electric vehicle outdoors.

CAUTION

Risk of injury if the maximum permitted load is
exceeded

• Do not exceed the maximum permitted load

(refer to the Technical Specifications section).

• The electric vehicle is only designed to accom-

modate a single occupant with a maximum
weight not exceeding the maximum permitted
load for this equipment. Never use the vehicle
to transport several people.

CAUTION

Risk of injury in the event of inappropriate hand-
ling or fall of heavy parts

• during servicing and maintenance operations

or when you are lifting certain parts of the
equipment, consider the weight of each com-
ponent, particularly the batteries. Ensure you
always adopt the correct posture and don’t
hesitate to ask for help.

CAUTION

Risk of injury caused by moving parts

• Ensure that the moving parts of the motorised

vehicle, such as the wheels or joystick, do not
cause injuries, particularly when children are
present.

CAUTION

Risk of fire or fault when connecting electrical

equipment

• Do not connect your motorised vehicle to

any equipment that has not been explicitly
permitted by Benoit Systemes. Rely on your
Benoit Systemes approved dealer for all elec-
trical installations.

SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT THE ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM

WARNING

Risk of damage to the equipment or serious, even
fatal, injury Inappropriate use of the motorised

vehicle can result in the emission of smoke or
sparks, and heat may be given off.

A fire is likely to cause damage to the equipment

or serious, even fatal, injuries.

• The motorised vehicle must NOT be used for

a purpose other than that for which it is de-
signed.

• If the vehicle begins to emit smoke, sparks or

heat, stop using it and have it checked IMME-
DIATELY.

WARNING

Risk of injury or damage associated with short-cir-
cuits.

The pins of the connectors fitted to the cables

connected to the power module can remain live
even when the system is stopped.

•

Cables fitted with active pins must be connec

ted, retained or covered (using non-conduc-
tive materials) so as not to be exposed to hu-
man contact nor to materials likely to cause
short-circuits.

•

When cables fitted with active pins have to be

disconnected (e.g. to disconnect the bus cable
from the control unit for safety reasons), en-
sure the pins or retained or covered (using
non-conductive materials).

WARNING

Risk of damage to the equipment or serious, even
fatal, injury Corrosion of electrical components
due to exposure to water or liquids can result in
damage to the equipment or serious, even fatal,
injuries.

• Reduce the exposure of electrical components

to water and/or liquids.

• Electrical components damaged by corrosion

MUST be replaced immediately.

• Motorised vehicles frequently exposed to wa-

ter/liquids can require electrical components
to be replaced more frequently.

WARNING

Risk of serious, even fatal, injury
Failure to take note of these warnings can cause
an electrical discharge resulting in serious or fatal
injuries, or damage to the electrical system.

• The POSITIVE (+) RED cable from the battery

MUST be connected to the POSITIVE (+) ter-
minals/poles of the battery.

• The NEGATIVE (–) BLACK cable from the bat-

tery MUST be connected to the NEGATIVE (–)
terminals/poles of the battery.

• Ensure that tools and/or cables are NEVER

in contact with BOTH poles of the battery at
the same time. This could cause an electrical
discharge and damage to the equipment or se-
rious, even fatal, injuries.

• Immediately replace a cable(s) where the in-

sulating cover is damaged, the cable(s) frayed
or the lead(s) cut.

• Do NOT remove the fuse nor the fastenings

for the red POSITIVE (+) cable from the batte-

ry and the fitting screw.

CAUTION

Risk of damage to the motorised vehicle
A fault in the electrical system can cause unusual
behaviour.

• In the event of a fault, turn the control unit off

and back on again.

• If the problem persists, disconnect or remove

the battery unit.

• If in doubt or for any question, don’t hesitate

to contact your dealer.

SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT ELECTRO-
MAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

Electromagnetic fields, such as radio and television

transmitters, radio devices and mobile telephones

produce them, and may have an influence on the

operation of the vehicle. The electronic device
used in this device can also cause weak electro-
magnetic disturbances, however these are below
the legal limit. Therefore please consider the fol-
lowing comments:

WARNING

Risk of incorrect operation following electro-
magnetic emissions

• Do not use a portable transmitter nor com-

munication devices (radio devices or mobile
telephones) or, as applicable, to not use them
while the electric vehicle is in use.

• Avoid going near powerful radio or television

transmitters.

• If your vehicle should start moving by itself, or

if the brakes happen to be released, turn the
equipment off.

• Adding electrical or other accessories or mo-

difying the equipment risks making it subject
to electromagnetic emissions/faults. Taken
into account the fact that there is no really
safe method to determine the effect of such

modifications on the resistance to interfe

rence.

• Report to the producer all undesirable move-

ments of the vehicle that occur, even the elec-
tric brakes being released.

SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT INSTALLATION

WARNING

Risk of damage to the equipment or serious, even

fatal, injury

Prolonged use of an electric vehicle with settings

not complying with the specifications risk cau

sing the vehicle to become unstable and causing
damage to the equipment or serious, even fatal,
injuries.

• Performance adjustments must only be made

by people trained and authorised by Benoit
Systemes, who fully understand this process
and the user’s capabilities.

• After adjusting the electric vehicle, ensure

that it operates according to the parameters

defined during the installation procedure. If

the electric vehicle does not operate accor-
ding to the parameters, turn it off IMMEDIA-
TELY and re-enter the installation parameters.
If the electric vehicle continues not operating
correctly, contact Benoit Systemes.

WARNING

Risk of damage to the equipment or serious, even

fatal, injury.

Inadequately tightened or missing

fastenings can cause the vehicle to become uns-
table, resulting in damage to the equipment or
serious, even fatal, injuries.

• After ANY adjustment, repair or servicing and

before use, ensure that all the fastenings are

fitted and suitably tightened.

CAUTION

Risk of damage to the equipment or serious injury

• When adjusting the position of the control

unit, always ensure to tighten all the screws
correctly