Your
Companion
like any other electro-mechanical machine
will benefit from regular servicing by your
Freerider
dealer.
You too, can help keep your
Companion
in tip-top
condition by following a simple guide to home maintenance.
Note: Only competent people should carry out service work.
SEAT UPHOLSTERY
A damp cloth and a little soapy water will keep your seat,
backrest and arms looking smart. Do not use abrasive
cleaners as this will damage the coating. Upholstery can be
damaged by chemical cleaners. The coating material can also
degrade over a period of time due to contamination by
natural oils in the hair and skin.
Ultra-violet light can also reduce the life of the upholstery
coating material. This is a normal ageing process and cannot
be guaranteed (see exclusions in the Guarantee Terms).
BODYWORK
The painted bodywork on your
Companion
Scooter can be
lightly washed with clean soapy water. Do not use abrasive
cleaners or strong detergents. This could fade the colour, an
auto type shampoo works well.
Remove salt contact as this
is very corrosive to bright metal parts.
Caution:
Do not hose down your
Companion
with a
powerful cleaner. Water could be forced into the electronics
and cause permanent damage.
On the painted finish, be cautious not to wash with a dirty
cloth as this could scratch the paint finish. Auto polish can
be used to keep the paintwork and bright chrome parts in
pristine condition.
The metal framework of your
Companion
should be cleaned
once a year and any paintwork damaged should be treated
to prevent further attack from the elements.
Do not
store your
Companion
in damp conditions. This
may affect the electronics if left for very long periods of
time. Moisture, if left unattended can cause deterioration on
metal work, protect with proprietory cleaners.
ELECTRONICS
Servicing of the drive electronics and charger should only be
carried out by your local
Freerider
service dealer. These
units are sealed and should not be opened.
BROKEN
SEALS WILL INVALIDATE YOUR GUARANTEE.
Do not operate your Freerider Companion in exceptional
weather conditions ie. very heavy rain. Cover your
machine up, if it is to be left unattended and outside for a
long period of time.
Do not drive through deep water with your Companion.
This could damage the electronic speed controller. Sea
and road salts are very corrosive and should be
neutralised quickly.
MOTOR
The motor on your
Freerider Companion
is fitted with long-
life brushes. The brushes should be inspected for wear every
12 months or more frequently if you use you
Companion
daily for long periods.
The brushes should be changed
when they have worn down to approximately 8mm in
length. Access to these brushes can only be made by
dismantling the motor body.
Caution:
Only competent people should service the
motor’s components.
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C A R E & M A I N T E N A N C E
C A R E & M A I N T E N A N C E
CHARGER MAINS PLUG
Your Charger’s main input cord is already fitted with a
moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is
indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to
be replaced, an ASTA approved BS1362 fuse must be used of
the same rating. If the plug supplied is not suitable for your
socket outlet, it should be cut off and destroyed
*
. The end of
the flexible cord should be suitably prepared and the correct
plug fitted. If any other type of plug is used a 5 amp fuse
must be fitted either in the plug, adaptor or at the
distribution board.
* WARNING
:
A plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if
engaged in a live socket outlet.
PLUG WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Important: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code: Blue - neutral, Brown -
live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected
to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N
or coloured Blue or Black. The wire coloured Brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured Brown or Red.
Warning:
Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal
which is marked with the letter E, by the earth symbol or
coloured green or green/yellow.
Caution:
Fittings marked are double insulated and do not
need to be earthed. If in doubt or difficulty is experienced,
consult a qualified electrician.
