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BATTERY INSTALLATION

Your

Freerider Scooter

is equipped with two maintenance free

12 volt batteries

The batteries are linked together by wiring

cables to supply the electronic system with 24 volts of power

Warning:

It is imperative that the two batteries are

connected correctly to prevent a short circuit between the

two batteries.

When first installing the batteries follow these assembly

instructions

Connect the red wire of the battery cable to the positive (+]

terminal of the battery, with the screw, nut and washer

provided (see diagram below]

Connect the black wire of the battery cable to the negative (-]

terminal of the battery, with the screw, nut and washer
provided (see diagram below]

Repeat this procedure on the second battery making certain

the plastic red/black terminal covers are secured over each

terminal

Position each battery onto the Scooter frame as the diagram

below, making certain that the terminals are positioned to the

front of the Scooter (Figs 17 - 18, page 17]

Secure the two batteries into position with the velcro® hold

down straps (Figs 17 - 18, page 17]

Connect the two black plugs of the batteries into the two

black sockets of the wiring circuit (Fig 20, page 17]

Switch on your Scooter, the battery meter will now move to

show the state of charge in the batteries and your Scooter is

ready to drive

Switch off your Scooter, fit the rear body cover and seat

BATTERY CONNECTIONS
Warning:

Batteries are heavy, always handle with two hands

not allow metal tools to touch both battery terminals together,

this will cause an electrical short and may damage the battery

and injure you

Make certain the red and black battery wires are

correctly attached to the ‘+’ and ‘-’ terminals as the diagram

below

Failure to observe this warning may cause an explosion,

short circuit, fire or injury to your person

BATTERY CHARGING

Your

Scooter

has a lot of power for a small Scooter

Keeping

it working to its maximum potential means that its two
batteries must be maintained with full power

Nightly

recharging, after use, will help you to give them a longer life

and will ensure your

Scooter

is always ready to go when you

are

BATTERIES

Your

Scooter

is fitted with two sealed maintenance-free

batteries, especially designed for motive traction use

This

means that you do not have to worry about topping up the

cells

Warning:

Do not attempt to remove the safety valves

situated in the top of the battery

Failure to observe this

warning will invalidate your battery guarantee

Your

Scooter

batteries are virtually maintenance-free because

the electrolyte is immobilised in a special form and therefore

will not leak out, even if the battery is accidentally overturned

Because your

Freerider

batteries are sealed they are more

likely to be accepted for carriage on aircraft

Please consult

your carrier prior to departure, as they will need advance

warning that you wish them to carry batteries

Please note:

Each carrier reserves the right not to carry what

may be termed ‘HAZARDOUS CARGO‘

Freerider

cannot

be held responsible for their final decision

FIG 28

front

black plug

BATTERY CHARGER

The battery charger supplied (Fig 28], is special to your

Scooter

and it may not be suitable for any other powered

mobility product

Only use the charger supplied with your

Scooter

; other makes of charger may permanently damage

your batteries and would invalidate the Guarantee

Summary of Contents for FR168-3P

Page 1: ...F F FR R R1 1 16 6 68 8 8 3 3 3P P P 4 4 4P P P U US SE ER RS S I IN NS ST TR RU UC CT TI IO ON N M MA AN NU UA AL L ...

Page 2: ...ms 38 Service history 39 I I I N N N T T T R R R O O O D D D U U U C C C T T T I I I O O O N N N Congratulations on the purchase of your Freerider FR168 3P 4P Please read this User Instruction Manual carefully before you attempt to operate your Scooter Your User Instruction Manual will assist you to get the most from your machine This manual contains important information regarding the safe operat...

Page 3: ...y a handlebar attached to a linkage system which turns the two front wheels Two independent braking systems State of the art micro controller electronics ensures a smooth comfortable and safe drive on most surfaces and gradients Front and rear lights Two piece steel chassis for ease of transporting Your Scooter can be dismantled into separate components without the use of tools for ease of transpo...

Page 4: ...riages on the Highways Regulations 1988 A scooter type invalid carriage designed for the use on the footway with maximum speed up to 4 M P H Class B as defined in The European Standard EN12184 1999 A scooter sufficiently compact and manoeuvrable for some indoor environments and capable of travelling over longer distances and negotiating outdoor obstacles R R R U U U L L L E E E S S S F F F O O O R...

Page 5: ...ter through deep water or clean with a high pressure hose 26 Do not drive your Scooter through sea sand or sea water this is very corrosive Always wash salt splashing from the metal parts of your Scooter with hot soapy water as soon as possible Please remember you are a motorised pedestrian and must observe all rules and regulations of other pedestrians wherever possible Your Scooter has not been ...

Page 6: ...s fully automatic and will reduce to a top up charge mode when the re charge cycle is complete See Batteries and Battery Charging section of this manual O O O P P P E E E R R R A A A T T T I I I N N N G G G Y Y Y O O O U U U R R R F F F R R R 1 1 1 6 6 6 8 8 8 3 3 3 P P P 4 4 4 P P P Before setting out on your FR168 3P 4P you need to make sure that your seat is in the correct driving position Your...

Page 7: ... removed when it is turned 90 to the right or left from the straight ahead driving position Please take care when lifting heavy weights Place your seat on a soft clean work area 2 With the aid of a 17mm spanner not supplied loosen the 10mm seat clamp fixing bolt see Fig 6 3 Remove the 10mm fixing bolt and reposition the bolt into one of the two preferred location holes of the seat mounting tube se...

Page 8: ... start your Scooter again simply switch the key switch to off and back to on again your Scooter is now ready to go 4 Status Light When you turn your Freerider Scooter on the green light on your console will illuminate at a constant rate The status light is connected to a very sophisticated diagnostic system which can identify faults which could occur on the main speed control system or some other ...

Page 9: ...witch at this stage you will introduce some heavy motor braking you will note the green status light on your console is now flashing five times This indicates that your Richmond is in a freewheel mode and you cannot drive your Scooter Note the quicker you push your Scooter the heavier the brake will be applied To re engage the drive system simply push forward on the red handled lever until a disti...

Page 10: ...ions Please familiarise yourself with their location SAFETY CHECK Get to know the feel of your Scooter and it s capabilities Freerider recommends that you perform a safety check before each use to make certain your Scooter operates smoothly and safely For details on how to perform these necessary inspections see the Care and Maintenance section of this manual Perform the following inspection prior...

Page 11: ...rrain or soft surfaces Avoid long and unsafe grass that can become tangles in the running gear or may hide debris and holes Avoid snow this can quickly build up around your wheels Avoid loosely packed sand and gravel If you feel unsure about a driving surface please anticipate and avoid that surface STREET AND ROADWAY DRIVING Warning Your Scooter has not been designed for operation on public stree...

Page 12: ...e certain you do not attempt to drive with the armrests raised Warning Position yourself as far back into the Scooter seat as possible to prevent tipping and causing injury Warning Avoid using the armrests for weight bearing purposes such use may cause the Scooter to tip and cause personal injury and or damage to the Scooter Warning Avoid putting weight onto the steering handlebars such use may ca...

Page 13: ...result in personal injury DISPOSAL OF ELECTRO MOBILE SCOOTER In time when your Scooter becomes unusable it must be disposed of in accordance with the laws implemented at that time For further information regarding the recycling arrangements for this type of vehicle and its batteries contact your local authority or government department details of this can be found in your telephone directory ALWAY...

Page 14: ...top simply release the lever the brakes will be automatically applied FIG 11 DISMOUNTING Always switch off your Scooter before dismounting Locate the seat lever and pull up Now you can swing the seat away lock it and ease yourself onto your feet If you prefer you can swing the armrests back to allow you to pivot on your seat and then ease yourself onto your feet Caution Do not use the handlebars a...

Page 15: ...ess Some have a change of direction in the middle and good cornering is required Make a wide manoeuvre with your front wheels around tight corners so that your back wheels follow a wide arc to stay clear of the corner If you stop while facing uphill the automatic parking brake will hold you safe To start again slowly push the forward direction lever the parking brake will release and you will star...

Page 16: ... maximum safe gradient limit is 12 degrees The reason for this is to ensure good stability Always have the anti tipping wheels fitted to your machine Fig 14 when climbing angles or obstacles Always avoid turning on slopes or climbing kerbs Always make certain that your Scooter is in full working order before attempting to drive Never attempt to drive beyond the design capability of your Scooter Ob...

Page 17: ...he right or left lift the seat upwards slightly twisting This will release it from its mounting tube Fig 1 page 6 2 Lift up the rear cover disconnect the rear light plug and socket Fig 19 place safely to one side Note the cover is secured by velcro type material at each side at the front and in the centre The rear cover can be repositioned once the batteries are removed Unfasten the battery locati...

Page 18: ...ou carry out this operation have you remembered to unfasten all of the connectors and plugs Failure to observe this could result in unnecessary damage Carefully separate the two halves of your Scooter Fig 26 by holding the C shape handle on the rear of FIG 23 8 De Docking Lock Pin The de docking lock pin locates the rear motive powered unit to the front steering platform see Fig 24 The locking pin...

Page 19: ...lose together with the round tube of the front steering section facing with the U shaped channel of the rear motive unit see Fig 26 on page 18 With one hand support the rear motive unit at the C shaped handle keeping it level With your other hand lift the rear of the front steering section by the seat post and lover it into the U shaped channel simultaneously locate the locking pin brackets togeth...

Page 20: ... battery terminals together this will cause an electrical short and may damage the battery and injure you Make certain the red and black battery wires are correctly attached to the and terminals as the diagram below Failure to observe this warning may cause an explosion short circuit fire or injury to your person BATTERY CHARGING Your Scooter has a lot of power for a small Scooter Keeping it worki...

Page 21: ...n required Do not cover the fan ventilation louvres 5 When the batteries are 90 recharged the 90 Charged indicator light will illuminate second yellow light The charging cycle is complete when the green Charge Complete Light illuminates The four coloured lights on the front panel of the Charger provide charging status indication as shown below It is not necessary to disconnect your Charger immedia...

Page 22: ...ion lead could result in a risk of fire and electric shock 6 Do not use the Charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise mis used in anyway Return Charger to your Authorised Freerider Agent 7 Do not dismantle the Charger poke or drop objects through the slots in the Charger case 8 Do not switch off unplug or interrupt the re charge cycle until the charging cycle has completed ...

Page 23: ...k assistance when lifting parts into or out of your vehicle R R R E E E A A A S S S S S S E E E M M M B B B L L L I I I N N N G G G Y Y Y O O O U U U R R R F F F R R R 1 1 1 6 6 6 8 8 8 3 3 3 P P P 4 4 4 P P P HOW TO RE ASSEMBLE YOUR RICHMOND Your Scooter is very easy to re assemble once you reach your destination To re assemble follow the preceding procedure in reverse order noting the following ...

Page 24: ...properly it will be worth it Remember how long your batteries will provide service is quite often a reflection of the care they receive This is how to run in your new batteries 1 Fully recharge any new batteries prior to your initial use This will bring your battery up to about 88 performance 2 Ride your vehicle around the house or garden Do not venture too far away until you become accustomed to ...

Page 25: ...amage 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 Scoot...

Page 26: ...Scooter and you let go of the speed control lever your Scooter should reduce speed very quickly If you notice a change in the normal slowing braking condition and your Scooter does not slow down quickly please do not use your machine contact your Freerider distributor HANDLE BAR BEARINGS The bearings which control the movement of the steering handle bar may need to be adjusted if up and down movem...

Page 27: ...e maintained at 30 p s i 210 kpa Warning Pressures exceeding those recommended will result in an uncomfortable ride Underinflation will result in poor battery and motor performance Do not exceed the maximum pressures marked on the side wall of the tyre this could damage the tyre or wheel rim Caution The fitting of solid inserts to replace the pneumatic tube puncture proofing is not recommended as ...

Page 28: ...inge bolt Battery connections Inspect all electrical plugs and sockets for damage and good contact and fit Lubricate the following Wig wag accelerator lever pivot point see Fig 33 Spray metal parts with moisture repellent WD40 Seat lock lever pivot bolt Seat rotation grease face of seat post and pivot pin at base of seat Seat arm hinges Inspect lubricate and adjust upper handle bar steering bearin...

Page 29: ...following 1 Make sure the battery charger is not plugged into the tiller charge socket this will prevent drive 2 Check both battery connectors black connectors Check battery terminal condition Fig 20 page 17 3 Check the circuit breaker If your Scooter stops for no apparent reason it is probably due to the circuit breaker disconnecting from the speed control electronic box On rare occasions a tempo...

Page 30: ...fault the green light will flash rapidly with the number of flashes indicating the nature of the fault For example the controller will not operate if the speed thumb lever wig wag is not in the zero speed position Fig 9 page 9 with the Scooter switched on Return the speed lever Wig Wag to the zero speed position when the scooter will be allowed to operate normally once again If your Scooter is tur...

Page 31: ...39 The fuse is positioned in a blackplastic housing which is sealed by a hinged lid For access to the fuse lift the black rubber handle bar cover lift the fuse block on it s wire lift up the fuse lid and withdraw the blown fuse fig 39 Replace the blown fuse with recommended 10amp red fuse close fuse lid and replace fuse block Lower the black handle bar cover onto the front body cover REAR LIGHT WI...

Page 32: ...peed lever to neutral Re adjust the speed lever neutral if necessary Consult your Service Agent 7 Flashes Drive inhibited Check speed pot wiring for open or short circuits Speed pot may not be correctly set up Contact your Service Agent 8 Flashes Drive inhibited Motor or wiring is faulty Contact your Service Agent Battery needs recharging Battery voltage too low Battery voltage too high Current li...

Page 33: ...as this will exceed the rear stability of your scooter Maximum speed up to 4mph 6km h 10 dependent on weight and manufacturing tolerances Range Up to 15 miles 24km between charges under ideal conditions Note Range varies with weight terrain temperature battery condition etc and is subject to manufacturing tolerances Note Your batteries will require a period of running in before they will reach the...

Page 34: ...38 41cm 16cm 32cm 4 5cm S S S I II Z Z Z E E E S S S P P P E E E C C C I II F F F I II C C C A A A T T T I I I O O O N N N F F F R R R 1 1 1 6 6 6 8 8 8 4 4 4 P P P 83 5cm 117cm 60cm 55cm 285cm diameter wall to wall ...

Page 35: ...35 S S S I II Z Z Z E E E S S S P P P E E E C C C I II F F F I II C C C A A A T T T I I I O O O N N N F F F R R R 1 1 1 6 6 6 8 8 8 3 3 3 P P P ...

Page 36: ...36 C C C I I I R R R C C C U U U I I I T T T D D D I I I A A A G G G R R R A A A M M M S S S CIRCUIT DIAGRAM BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM 12v 12v RED RED BLACK BLACK CIRCUIT BREAKER BLACK RED BLACK RED RED ...

Page 37: ...nstitute specifications Our policy is one of continual improvement We reserve the right to alter without notice any weights measurements or other technical data shown in this manual If you require specific accurate data please contact your Freerider authorised dealer Enjoy your Scooter F F F R R R 1 1 1 6 6 6 8 8 8 3 3 3 P P P 4 4 4 P P P S S S P P P A A A R R R E E E P P P A A A R R R T T T S S S...

Page 38: ...lasses and personal belongings handy why not use the arm rest bag It s close at hand for all your needs STICK UMBRELLA HOLDER Ideal way to carry your walking aids FRONT BASKET BAG Complete with carry strap Ideal for storing your handbag away from prying eyes BACKREST BAG Looking for somewhere to store rainproofs hats scarves and gloves just in case you get caught out in a shower Use the backrest s...

Page 39: ...o not attempt to open the battery vent plugs SERVICE CHECKS In line with all mobility vehicles your Freerider will benefit from regular service inspections to keep it in pristine condition The frequency of these service inspections will depend on the amount of use your vehicle is put to We strongly recommend you contact your local Freerider distributor to arrange for a service visit See Care Maint...

Page 40: ...will prove most helpful to you Your service agent will also benefit from a documented record and this book should accompany the Scooter when service or repair work is carried out The service agent will complete this section and return the book to you DETAILS OF WORK CARRIED OUT DEALER STAMP DATE INITIALS DETAILS OF WORK CARRIED OUT DEALER STAMP DATE INITIALS DETAILS OF WORK CARRIED OUT DEALER STAM...

Page 41: ...as a policy of continual improvement We reserve the right to change specification without prior notice All contents of this manual Freerider 2002 No reproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part except for brief quotations in critical articles or reviews may be made without the written authorisation from Freerider Corp INFO MANUAL RICHMOND 1 June 2003 www freeriderhealthcare com ...

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