Horizon Mobility Aztec 3 2021, Owner'S Manual

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27/04/2021 5 HZN01/MYN/334
The Chronically Sick & Disabled
Act 1970
In the case of a vehicle which is an invalid carriage
complying with the prescribed requirements and
which is being used in accordance with prescribed
conditions, no statutory provision prohibiting in any
way or restricting the use of footways shall prohibit
or restrict the use of that vehicle on a footway;
If the vehicle is mechanically propelled, it shall be
treated for the purposes of the Road Traffic Act
1988 and Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, except
Section 22A of that Act (causing danger to other
road users by interfering with motor vehicles etc),
and the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988, not being
a motor vehicle; and Sections 1 to 4, 21, 34, 163,
170 & 181 of Road Traffic Act 1988 shall not apply
whether or not the invalid carriage is mechanically
propelled, it shall be exempted from requirements
of Section 83 of the Road Traffic Act 1988
.
An “invalid carriage” means a vehicle, whether it is
mechanically propelled or not, constructed or
adapted for use for the carriage of a single person,
being a person suffering from some physical defect
or disability.
NOTE: The Aztec is designed for use on a solid sur-
face only, both indoor and outdoor, not in sand,
gravel or standing water where possible. The Aztec
is designed exclusively for the carriage of a
single
seated person ,; at no time may a second person be
carried on the scooter.
NOTE: Higher speeds may be permitted in other
countries or on private land.
If your vehicle is fitted with a Mode 3 function to
allow the vehicle to exceed 8mph, operation of this
device may only be used on private land, not on a
footpath or public road, as the vehicle would no
longer comply with the Road Traffic Act while in this
mode.
4. CE Regulations
This vehicle corresponds with the requirements of
EC Directive 93/42 EWG. However interference
from high frequency radiation emitting from radar,
broadcasting, stations, radio telephones and certain
retail store security equipment, cannot be excluded.
If any interference or unexpected and uncontrolled
operation occurs, stop the vehicle and turn it off
immediately.
This vehicle is designed and built in accordance with
the standards set out in EN 12182 and EN 12184,
and tested in accordance with ISO 7176.
The Aztec is an electrically propelled vehicle that is
designed to be as environmentally friendly and be
almost fully recyclable. The design incorporates as
little plastic as possible and the majority (more than
85%) of the vehicle components are recyclable
The vehicle is designed and constructed to improve
the mobility of persons with age or health related
restrictions and meets the demands of handicapped
people according to EN 614
- 1.
Vehicle Range:
It is a legal requirement that all manufacturers state
the range of their products in their literature or
Owners Manuals. There is a common European
Standard for measuring the range of a mobility vehi-
cle; this is set out in
ISO 7176 Part 4: Energy con-
sumption of electric wheelchairs and scooters for
determination of theoretical range.
The tests are carried out in strictly controlled envi-
ronmental condition with new, fully charged batter-
ies, on a level test surface.
The range figures stated should be considered as a
theoretical maximum distance obtainable and not
what you will generally obtain from your Aztec in
everyday use.
Range will reduce due to battery age and state of
charge, hilly terrain or slopes, grass, mud or snow,
regular kerb climbing, low air temperature, incor-
rect tyre pressures, stop/start driving or vehicle due
a service.
The technical considerations for range may seem
daunting and complicated but please remember
that battery size and motor efficiency will be the
two main factors in determining range. Your vehicle
has various battery capacity options, these can give
probably the maximum battery capacity available
on a mobility vehicle today; coupled with a highly
efficient 24volt transaxle drive system you should
find the performance and range of your vehicle is
sufficient for the majority of your everyday needs.