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Page 2: ...Geo Cruiser Owner s Manual V1 3 Page 1 Geo Cruiser Owner s Manual Geo Cruiser 2015 2016 Reprinted on 12 20 15 1590 Oakland Road Unit B109 San Jose CA 95131 1 877 653 3659 ...

Page 3: ... GEO CRUISER 18 IV INSTALLING THE JOYSTICK CONTROLLER 22 V BATTERY SETUP AND MAINTENANCE 23 VI RIDING YOUR GEO CRUISER 26 VII TRANSPORTING YOUR GEO CRUISER 28 VIII BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING 29 IX CARE MAINTENANCE 31 X WARRANTY 34 XI PRODUCT REGISTRATION 35 XII TECHNICAL SUPPORT 36 ...

Page 4: ...jury or property damage that results from the unsafe or the improper operation or maintenance of the Geo Cruiser Power chair and or other Geo Cruiser products purchased From time to time our product development and engineering department will make design recommendations for this product So we reserve the right to make such changes when deemed necessary to improve on the design or to add value As a...

Page 5: ... W 16 25 X 16 25 Seat Height From Ground 18 75 Arm Rest Height From Ground 28 Joystick Height From Ground 28 5 Turn Radius 31 5 Maximum Speed 4 MPH Ground Clearance Foot Rest to Ground 3 5 Wheel Base Front center to Rear center 24 Front Wheels Diameter x Width 7 X 1 3 Rear Wheels 8 X 2 Rear Wheel Material Solid Polyurethane Rear Wheel Material Polyurethane Rubber Incline Slope Capability 12 Degree...

Page 6: ...o Cruiser Owner s Manual V1 3 Page 3 Note The Free wheel levers need to be pushed outward to the unlock position to enable the Geo Cruiser to be pushed like a wheelchair The unit must also be powered down ...

Page 7: ...of before operating the Geo Cruiser 2 WARNINGS COMPONENTS OPTIONS Here you will learn about the Geo Cruiser Consult your health care professional to help you choose the best set up and options for your safety 3 BATTERIES Here you will learn about battery and charger safety and how to avoid injury 4 EMI This covers electromagnetic interference and how it can affect your power chair IMPORATANT SAFTE...

Page 8: ...neuver on your own unless you are sure it is safe 7 Get to know the areas where you plan to use your Geo Cruiser Look for hazards and learn how to avoid them 8 Do not allow additional riders on the Geo Cruiser armrests or chassis Doing so may result in personal injury to you or others as well as damage to the Geo Cruiser NOTICE TO FAMILY FRIENDS AND OR ATTENDANTS Make sure that you pay careful att...

Page 9: ...SER 1 Always power down your Geo Cruiser when you are parked even for a moment This will prevent a Accidental movement from contact with the throttle lever by you or others b Unintended brake release or movement from EMI sources 2 Make sure that persons who help you for example store clerks are aware of the joystick and do not touch it If they do your Geo Cruiser may move suddenly when you do not ...

Page 10: ... operate your Geo Cruiser at a safe and cautious speed OBSTACLES Obstacles you may have to overcome in daily use include door thresholds lifts ramps and hazards such as potholes and broken pavement These can damage your power chair and may cause a fall tip over or loss of control 1 Be aware that thresholds are very dangerous Even a small change in height may stop a caster wheel and cause your Geo ...

Page 11: ...p over 2 A drop off at the bottom of a slope A drop off of as small as 3 4 inch can stop a front caster and cause the Geo Cruiser to tip forward RAMPS AT HOME WORK Make sure ramps meet all building codes for your area For your safety have a licensed contractor build or remodel ramp to meet all standards At A Minimum 1 Open sides of ramp must have side rails to prevent your Geo Cruiser from going o...

Page 12: ... A minimum distance of eight inches 8 from the curb is recommended CENTER OF BALANCE The point where the Geo Cruiser will tip forward back or to the side depends on its center of balance and stability The center of balance is affected by 1 The seat height and seat angle 2 A change in your body position posture or weight distribution 3 Using the Geo Cruiser on a ramp or slope 4 The use of a back pa...

Page 13: ...IRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Your Geo Cruiser is not designed for use in a heavy rain storm or snowy or icy conditions 1 Contact with water or excessive moisture can cause an electrical malfunction The frame motors and other Geo Cruiser parts are not waterproof and may rust or corrode from the inside To avoid failure to your Geo Cruiser a Minimize exposure of your Geo Cruiser to a rain storm or very wet ...

Page 14: ...Geo Cruiser will stop when the joystick is back at the default position center stop position WARNINGS COMPONENTS OPTIONS ARMRESTS The Geo Cruiser armrests are designed to flip up Make sure to never lift the Geo Cruiser by its armrests BATTERIES 1 You can only use batteries approved and supplied by our company Our batteries are special lithium batteries designed specifically for the use with the Ge...

Page 15: ...ny 2 If fasteners become loose tighten them as soon as you can 3 Over or under tightened fasteners may fail or cause damage to the Geo Cruiser parts SEATING SYSTEM 1 Use of a seating system not approved by our company may alter the center of balance of the Geo Cruiser This may cause a fall or tip over 2 Never change the seating system of the Geo Cruiser unless you consult our support team first Yo...

Page 16: ... some conditions that unexpected or erratic movements may occur Electromagnetic interference EMI from radio wave sources Powered vehicle may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference EMI which is interfering electromagnetic energy EM emitted from sources such as radio stations TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters two way radios and cellular phones The interference from radio wave source...

Page 17: ...tenna mounted on the outside of the vehicle 3 Long range transmitters and transceivers such as commercial broadcast transmitter radio and TV broadcast antenna towers and amateur HAM radios Powered Vehicle Electromagnetic Interference EMI Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one move closer to the transmitting antenna source the EM fields from hand held radio wave sources transceivers ...

Page 18: ...ceivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn on personal communication devices such as cellular phones while the powered vehicle is turned on 2 Be aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them 3 If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the powered vehicle OFF as soon as it is safe 4 Be aware that adding accessories or components or mo...

Page 19: ...st show you the Release cable that you will use to unlock the Geo Cruiser collapse the seat and unfold The Seat Lock Unlock Release Cable A critical component in folding and unfolding the Geo Cruiser is the Lock Unlock release cable that is located directly under the rear seat We have provided a photo below to show the exact location This cable will be used when folding and unfolding the unit It w...

Page 20: ...able under seat to lock the unit into place 3 Pull the rear seat backrest up until it is in the vertical lock position 4 Position the seat cushion into place with the zipper oriented in the rear and the Velcro tape on each side locked into place so the seat secure 5 Install the backrest as shown Lock into place with the Velcro on both sides 6 The backrest should look like this once when installed ...

Page 21: ...t until the unit is released from the lock position 2 As the unit collapses pull the footrest upward 3 Continue to pull the footrest upwards until the Geo Cruiser is fully vertical 4 Pull down the backrest Lock Release lever on each side to unlock the backrest 5 Fold down the top part of the backrest as shown below to make it more compact 6 The Geo Cruiser is now ready to be rolled away ...

Page 22: ...d proceed by tightening the locking knob clockwise until it is locked tightly 3 Connect the two cables with the pins properly oriented to avoid bending and damaging the pins There is a notch on the male connector as a guide to fit in the female connector 4 Connect the cables and lock them together by turning the locking knob clockwise until the cables are locked together 5 The cable should be conn...

Page 23: ...u will be interacting with other people and objects Be careful to turn at a safe speed to avoid potential tilting of the Geo Cruiser You can use the speed control buttons to adjust the speed to a speed that you feel comfortable with The maximum speed is between 3 75 4 miles per hour To slow down slowly bring the joystick back toward the default position until you reach your desired speed To stop j...

Page 24: ...gned to allow you to go twice the distance Connecting the Battery Cable 1 The first step is to connect the battery cable to the battery Below is the battery connection point located on the side of the rear wheel 2 Proceed to connect the cable as shown below Make sure the red plug is plugged into the red connector and the black into the black 3 Make sure the battery connector is tightly secured 4 T...

Page 25: ...ry charge on long trips where you will be stuck without a functioning battery Your safety should always be the first priority Adding a Second Battery and or Replacing the Battery The Geo Cruiser comes equipped with one 1 lithium Ion battery From the seated position it is located on the right side You have an option to purchase and install a second battery This second battery should be installed on...

Page 26: ...uiser Power down your Geo Cruiser Position the Geo Cruiser close to an electrical outlet Plug the male XLR connector into the female XLR connector located in lower part of the joystick controller Plug the charger into a wall socket Red means the power is on and the unit is charging Green means the unit is fully charged The average time taken to re charge batteries will vary from 6 to 8 hours Guide...

Page 27: ...experience any damage Battery Maintenance If you do not operate the Geo Cruiser for two months we recommend that you charge the battery for 6 8 hours before use How often should the batteries charge If you use the Geo Cruiser daily check the battery light indicator to see how much charge you have left The life cycle of a lithium battery is measured in Charge Cycles Lithium batteries last longer wh...

Page 28: ...frozen Do not use any third party battery chargers unless certified by our company Battery Maintenance Do a periodic check of the battery casing for damage and corrosion to the Red Positive and Black Negative battery connectors If for some unexpected reason the battery gets damaged make sure you do not touch it without the proper gloves If the battery needs to be disposed of locate the nearest Haz...

Page 29: ...table with the speed control Practice going forward and reverse Practice turning and making a complete 180 turn Get use to stopping The brakes are regenerative brakes meaning that the brakes are activated when you position the joystick to the default position This means you either take your hand off the joystick or stop the forward or reverse motion Proactive cornering You want to make sure you dr...

Page 30: ...check to make sure your path is clear of obstacles GETTING OFF YOUR GEO CRUISER Make sure to bring the Geo Cruiser to a complete stop Power down the unit This way you can avoid accidently touching the joystick thus causing the Geo Cruiser to move while you are getting off the unit Raise the armrest so that you can conveniently un board the unit Carefully and safely get out of the seat PUSHING THE ...

Page 31: ...mmend that you contact the airline that you will be traveling with in advance to check their policy toward mobility devices with lithium batteries We also request that you download the following documents from our website before traveling as the airline may request them before accepting the Geo Cruiser The Geo Cruiser Battery Material Handling Data Sheet MSDS The Geo Cruiser UN 38 3 Battery Test R...

Page 32: ... also make sure the Joystick cable is connected to the cable that connects to the Controller When I power on the Geo Cruiser it turns on for a second and all the red lights flash On and then Off Then a few seconds later the lights flash On and Off and the units makes one long continuous beep Unplug the Joystick cable and check for bent or damaged pins Contact us if you accidently bend the pins whe...

Page 33: ...Make sure the cable connecting to the left motor from the controller is not loose Flickers five times slowly Potential Right Motor Problem Make sure the cable connecting to the right motor from the controller is not loose Flickers six times slowly Potential Problem with Left Brake Make sure the cable connecting to the left motor from the controller is not loose Flickers seven times slowly Potentia...

Page 34: ...n material It is machine washable and can be replaced Torn Seat Cover If for some reason your seat gets torn by accident you can order a replacement seat cover directly from us Joystick Controller The joystick controller is made of durable ABS plastic and uses high quality membrane buttons for operation If damaged it can be easily replaced Frame The frame is made of titanium allow a very strong me...

Page 35: ...cord for wear or damage Bearings Motor Transmission Parts These components have been lubricated and sealed at the factory Therefore there is no need to lubricate these parts Make sure that electronic components such as the control panel battery charger and other electric controlled components avoid moisture If these components come into contact with moisture dry before use ...

Page 36: ...ed to the default position Motors Is there an abnormal noise from the motor Do the electromagnetic brakes work properly Battery Indicator Does the battery indictor light up and work properly Tires Is there any damage to the tires Are the tires worn Free Wheel Levers Is there any damage to the ABS plastics Battery Is the battery charging Is there any corrosion Cables Are the cables properly connect...

Page 37: ...e to follow the proper use operation and maintenance The use of non authorized parts Mechanical damage caused by an accident or misuse Consumables such as the inner core and outer tires as well as bearings are not covered Any unauthorized changes to vehicle design Any damage caused by a natural disaster such as a flood earthquake or fire will not be covered This limited warranty does not cover nor...

Page 38: ...anty and registration card below and mail it in to the address provided Product Registration Card Name ____________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________ State ______ Zip ____________ Serial Number _____________________________________________________ Purchased From _____________...

Page 39: ...t user account It is for your benefit as all your technical support history and resolutions will be stored for you to retrieve and view If your Geo Cruiser is no longer covered under the warranty coverage period you have the following options Purchase an extended warranty coverage plan You can contact us directly and speak to a customer care representative You can call us to discuss the service is...

Page 40: ...Geo Cruiser Owner s Manual V1 3 Page 37 1590 Oakland Road Unit B109 San Jose CA 95131 Phone 877 653 3659 ...

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