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Spitfire EX 1320/1420

Mobility Scooter

Owner's Manual

Rev1-03/24/15

Summary of Contents for Spitfire EX 1320

Page 1: ...Spitfire EX 1320 1420 Mobility Scooter Owner s Manual Rev1 03 24 15 ...

Page 2: ... 8 Forward Reverse 8 Braking Stopping 8 Horn Button 8 Seat 8 Battery gauge 8 Assembly 9 Disassembly 10 Tiller Adjustment 10 Drive Mode 11 Freewheel Mode 11 Driving Your Scooter 11 Driving Speed 11 6 Batteries Charger 12 Specifications 13 7 Inspection Maintenance 14 Daily Checking 14 Regular Maintenance Record 14 Battery Fuses Circuit Breaker and Tires 16 Maintenance 16 Storage 17 8 Troubleshooting...

Page 3: ...to injury and or damage to your mobility scooter Suggestion Follow these instructions to keep the status of the mobility scooter working well and ease your operation This manual includes the repair and maintenance record chart and warranty Please keep it in a proper place or on the scooter If someone else uses the scooter please be sure to give the instruction manual to him or her As designs chang...

Page 4: ...u and watches for traffic while you are driving on the road for the first time 3 Be sure you are able to control and operate your scooter safely and confidently before changing to a higher speed The scooter is limited to one passenger Do not carry any passengers on your scooter including children Do not use this scooter to carry or transport goods REGULAR USE OF YOUR SCOOTER Please carry out daily...

Page 5: ...er while going up or down an incline 3 When climbing up an incline please drive slowly You can set the speed dial to a higher speed of 5 When going down an incline never reverse your scooter Set the speed dial to the lowest speed setting 1 4 Do not drive through any holes in the road Refer to MAXIMUM GROUND CLEARANCE in the Specifications section for details 5 Do not pass through water covering th...

Page 6: ...ieving at least a 20 V m immunity level which would provide useful protection from the more common sources of radiated EMI This mobility scooter model as shipped with no further modification has an immunity level of 20 V m without any accessories There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoi...

Page 7: ...d cellular phones can affect mobility scooters Following the warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or mobility scooter movement which could result in serious injuries 1 Do not operate hand held transceivers receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn ON personal communication devices such as cellular phones while the mobility scooters turned ON 2 Be aware...

Page 8: ... up arm rest 6 Detachable swivel seat with fold down back 7 Connecting device 8 Battery pack 9 Charger socket 10 Tiller lock 11 Battery gauge 12 Horn button 13 Speed dial 14 Throttle lever 15 Diagnostic light 16 Key switch 17 Freewheel mode lever 18 Anti tip wheel 7 Spitfire EX 1320 1420 Owner s Manual ...

Page 9: ... button SEAT The seat can be turned 180 Pull the swivel seat lever to rotate the seat The seat has 3 height adjustments After adjusting the height to the desired seat position secure the fixed nut Caution Be sure the seat is in the forward position and locked before driving BATTERY GAUGE When the key is switched ON the battery gauge will display the battery power capacity by indicating red yellow ...

Page 10: ... disassemble or assemble your scooter 1 Place the freewheel mode lever in the drive position 2 Set the rear section in the up position and make sure the hook for the front section is connected to the axle of the rear section See Fig 1 3 Put down the front and rear sections until the scooter is level See Fig 2 4 Set down the battery pack on the scooter and make sure it is in the correct position 5 ...

Page 11: ...k up the battery pack and remove it from the scooter 6 Pull the connecting device upward to the rear section and stand upright 7 Take off the front section with both hands and lower the shaft TILLER ADJUSTMENT 1 To adjust the tiller angle turn the knob counter clockwise to unscrew the bolt 2 Adjust the tiller angel to the desired position turn the knob clockwise to tighten the bolt DRIVE MODE Push...

Page 12: ...driving indoors 3 Do not adjust the speed dial while driving the sudden change in speed may endanger you and cause your scooter to malfunction 4 Do not place magnetic devices near the area of the operation handle this could affect the safe operation of your scooter 5 While reversing the scooter be aware of people or objects behind you DRIVING SPEED The driving speed of the scooter is set via the s...

Page 13: ... green LED light is on NEVER stop charging before it is complete 3 While finishing charging the electric power will still slowly discharge if the cord is not disconnected 4 Your scooter should be charged at least every month to keep the battery at full status even when not being used 5 Charging time will be affected by the ambient temperature so it takes longer in the wintertime Caution Please fol...

Page 14: ... Lead Acid Battery Size 7 3 6 5 L W H Voltage 12V Amperage 21Ah Do not expose the battery to temperatures lower than 14 F or higher than 122 F when charging or storing the scooter Exceeding the specified temperature ranges can lead to freezing or overheating of the battery This will possibly damage the batteries and shorten their lifetime The battery used on your scooter is sealed lead acid which ...

Page 15: ...r work properly Battery Gauge Does the light come on when switched ON Is the remaining power enough for your trip Horn Button Does the horn work Turn signal Does the turn signal work Seat Is the seat on properly Can the seat be turned smoothly Tires Are there any cracks or other damage to the tires Check the tread on the tires Other Is there any abnormal noise Caution Go to your dealer for inspect...

Page 16: ... Any oil leakage from Transaxle Looseness or corrosion on terminals Connection of socket plug is good Battery Any broken on electrical cord Charging function and LED light Charger Any damage on socket plug cord High adjustment bolt damaged Seat Seat post looseness Right left turn of tiller Tiller Adjustment of tiller angle Crack or damage of tire surface Tread depth enough or not Tire Abnormal wea...

Page 17: ...s when the tread depth is less than 0 5 mm Regularly inspect your scooter s tires for signs of wear Caution When tread depth is below 0 5mm it can easily lead to slippage making braking distances longer Therefore replace the tires as early as possible MAINTENANCE 1 You must maintain the scooter frequently if you drive on grass sand or gravel roads 2 Do not use water oil or other chemical solutions...

Page 18: ... is set in the Forward position Make sure the key switch is turned to OFF Suggestion Please store the scooter in a location where it is out of direct sunlight rain or dew When storing for long periods of time please charge the battery every 3 months For further details inquire with your dealer ...

Page 19: ...n Scooter feels wobbly when driven 2 Bearing in tiller worn 2 Replace bearings 1 Charging too infrequently 1 Charge scooter more often 2 Defective or worn out battery 2 Load test batteries If necessary replace 3 Cold weather reduces battery life 3 Allow batteries to reach room temperature and then fully recharge Range less than expected 4 Defective charger 4 Contact your Authorized Service Center ...

Page 20: ...rized Service Center 4 Not available 5 Not available 6 The controller is being inhibited from driving Check the battery charger connector Remove the battery charger from the scooter 7 A speed control lever fault is indication Make sure that the speed control lever is in the rest position before switching on the scooter 8 A controller fault is indicated Make sure that all connections are secure 9 T...

Page 21: ...Or Two DC 12V x 21AH Two DC 12V x 12AH Or Two DC 12V x 21AH Battery Charger 2 Amp Offboard 2 Amp Offboard Brakes Electromagnetic Electromagnetic Freewheel Mode Yes Yes Tires Foam filled Front 7 5 x 2 7 5 x 2 Rear 8 5 x 3 8 5 x 3 Suspension N A N A Weights Weight without Batteries 92 lbs 85 lbs Weight with Batteries 111 lbs 12AH 121 lbs 21AH 104 lbs 12AH 114 lbs 21AH Heaviest piece weight front sec...

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Page 23: ...d mobility ease To validate your product s warranty you must complete this form and return it to Drive Medical immediately Please print or type Your Name Your Address City State Zip Phone Number E mail Address Product Information Model Date Purchased Month Day Year Serial Number Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address City State Zip Phone Number ...

Page 24: ...e Place Stamp Here _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ Drive Medical Product Registration 99 Seaview Blvd Port Washington NY 11050 Fold Here Fold Here Fold Here ...

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