Journey So Lite S1 Product Manual Download

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

.............................................................................................................................. 3

2. Dos and

on’ts

................................................................................................................... 4

2.1 Inspection

upon delivery

.......................................................................................... 4

2.2 Explanation of symbols

.............................................................................................. 4

2.3 Safety instructions

..................................................................................................... 4

2.4 Intended use

............................................................................................................. 7

2.5 Electromagnetic interference

（

EMI

） ........................................................................ 7

2.6 Transporting the scooter

............................................................................................ 9

3. Product Description

............................................................................................................ 9

3.1 Product feature

......................................................................................................... 9

3.2 Components

........................................................................................................... 10

3.3 Technical specifications

............................................................................................ 11

4. Installation and

djustment

.............................................................................................. 12

4.1 Unfolding and folding the scooter

.......................................................................... 12

4.2 Mounting and removing the battery

......................................................................... 14

4.3 Adjusting the backrest

............................................................................................. 14

5. Use

.................................................................................................................................. 15

5.1 Precautions before operation

................................................................................... 15

5.2 Understand the operation interface

.......................................................................... 15

5.3 Tires

....................................................................................................................... 19

5.4 Anti-tip wheel

......................................................................................................... 20

5.5 Transfer in or out the scooter

................................................................................... 20

5.6 Correct position in scooter

....................................................................................... 20

5.7 Driving

.................................................................................................................... 20

5.8 The first driving

....................................................................................................... 21

5.9 Driving on a slope

.................................................................................................... 23

5.10 Driving over the obstacles

...................................................................................... 24

5.11 Transport

by car

.................................................................................................... 24

6. Lithium

attery and

harging

............................................................................................ 25

6.1 Lithium battery

....................................................................................................... 25

6.2

Battery Charging

..................................................................................................... 26

6.3 Charger

................................................................................................................... 27

7. Maintenance

.................................................................................................................... 28

7.1 Cleaning the scooter

................................................................................................ 28

7.2 Disinfecting the scooter

........................................................................................... 28

7.3 Instructions for reuse

............................................................................................... 29

7.4 Inspection, service and maintenance

........................................................................ 29

7.5 Reuse

after a hiatus

................................................................................................ 30

7.6 End

use

disposal

................................................................................................. 30

8. Transportation and

torage

.............................................................................................. 31

8.1 Transportation and storage

...................................................................................... 31

...................................................................................... 31

9.1 Basic Troubleshooting

.............................................................................................. 31

9.2 Scooter Controller Internal Diagnostics

..................................................................... 32

10. Warranty

........................................................................................................................ 33

10.1 So Lite™ S1 12-Month Limited Warranty

................................................................. 33

10.2 Limitations and Exclusions:

..................................................................................... 33

Summary of Contents for So Lite S1

Page 1: ...PRODUCT MANUAL Date edited 2022 AUG 16th Version V 03 ...

Page 2: ... tip wheel 20 5 5 Transfer in or out the scooter 20 5 6 Correct position in scooter 20 5 7 Driving 20 5 8 The first driving 21 5 9 Driving on a slope 23 5 10 Driving over the obstacles 24 5 11 Transport by car 24 6 Lithium Battery and Charging 25 6 1 Lithium battery 25 6 2 Battery Charging 26 6 3 Charger 27 7 Maintenance 28 7 1 Cleaning the scooter 28 7 2 Disinfecting the scooter 28 7 3 Instructio...

Page 3: ... and with correct maintenance performed according to this manual the manufacturer provided warranty service will remain in effect See Warranty information on page 33 The manufacturer is not liable for damages caused by the lack of service or improper service or as a result of failure to follow the instructions in the manual With the improvement of the scooter design as this manual was in progress ...

Page 4: ...Prohibited Indicates something specific is not allowed Process to apply or release the brake Warning Take care not to pinch hands or fingers Reading the product manual The max load capacity 2 3 Safety instructions Warning Mandatory Please read this manual carefully before use To ensure your safety confirm that all parts have arrived and are in good condition Prohibit Do not expose the scooter s el...

Page 5: ...rs who have never used or are unfamiliar it or to anyone who might have problems operating it That might include minors the mentally handicapped or visually impaired pregnant women or others temporarily or permanently not suited for handling an electric scooter Mandatory This scooter is intended to be a means of transportation and convenience for adults with mobility issues While a driver s licens...

Page 6: ...ehicles and nearby pedestrians then back up slowly Prohibit When exiting from an elevator door please drive slowly It is illegal and forbidden to take a scooter onto an escalator Prohibit When going up and down a slope please give high attention to driving straight no zigzagging and maintaining a low speed Do not forcibly cross a slope that exceeds the allowable gradient Prohibit Do not force the ...

Page 7: ... disorder Visually impaired 2 5 Electromagnetic interference EMI This section describes the daily use of the mobility scooter with instructions to inform and aid scooter users and specialist dealers Please note that it is possible for sources of electromagnetic waves such as cell phones to create interference with scooter performance Conversely the scooter s own electronics could affect the operat...

Page 8: ...ts Portable TV radio and navigation devices Other personal transmitting devices Mobile medium range transmitting and receiving devices e g car antennas with the antenna mounted on the outside of the vehicle Fixed transmitting and receiving sets Fixed mobile transmitting and receiving devices Fixed radio TV and navigation systems Other home devices such as CD players notebooks cordless phones AM FM...

Page 9: ...ature 3 1 1 This product is designed to be light compact and comfortable The tiller can be adjusted back and forth according to individual comfort needs The scooter can be folded manually and it can be pulled along easily when folded Equipped with a high performance brushless controller the scooter offers great flexibility so that users can operate it easily and safely The battery is removable for...

Page 10: ...Lever 1 SeatbackCushion 2 Seat Base Cushion 3 Seat Folding Knob 4 Battery Box 5 RearMudGuard 6 Rear Wheel 7 Storage Basket Your scooter is equipped with a number of elements and parts You should know these before using the scooter Designs and specifications may change without prior notice 10 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...

Page 11: ...ees Turning Radius Min 1150 mm 45 in Ground Clearance Max Mid Frame 105 mm 4 in Seat Type Folding with removable seat covers Seat Width 430 mm 17 in Seat Height 370 mm 18 in Front Tire 150 mm 6 in Solid Puncture Rear Tire 250 mm 10 in Lights Front LED Basket Metal under seat Tiller Type Straight Handle Charger 2 Amp Charging Type Battery Box that can be off board Brake Automatic Electromagnetic RE...

Page 12: ...o position Fig 4 1 1 Fig 4 1 2 Fig 4 1 3 WARNING Failure to tighten the tiller adjuster knob securely could result in user losing control of the scooter STEP 2 Unfold the seat You are now ready to unfold the seat To do this simply lift up the seatback into the driving position You should hear and feel the fold knob click into the lock position Check that the seat fold knob securely locked in posit...

Page 13: ...ighten the tiller knob to hold the tiller into position This will then allow you to pull the scooter on its rear tip wheels as shown in Storage and Travel Fig 4 1 7 STEP 4 Storage and Travel With the tiller tightened in the folded position you can now lift the scooter onto its end for both storage and travel You are now able to pull the scooter along on its rear anti tip wheels as shown CAUTION Li...

Page 14: ... the battery box push the box forward against the sprung connectors and then lift up to release the box Fig 4 2 2 Note When removing and mounting the battery please make sure that the switch is in the OFF state Fig 4 2 3 Fig 4 2 3 4 3 Adjusting the backrest 4 3 1 Before driving be sure to adjust the position of the backrest strap The concave side of the backrest strap should face the back as shown...

Page 15: ...nd the various precautions so as to drive the scooter safely comfortably and freely If you have any questions please contact the nearest dealer 5 1 Precautions before operation Please read and understand the section 2 3 Safety instructions before operating scooter 5 2 Understand the operation interface 5 2 1 Control panel USE ...

Page 16: ...resents the slowest speed setting The image of the hare represents the fastest speed setting 5 2 4 Key Switch 3 This turns the scooter power on and off Insert the key into the key switch Turn the key clockwise to turn on your scooter s power The battery indicator will light up to indicate that the power is on Turnthe keyanti clockwise to turn off your scooter s power The battery indicator light wi...

Page 17: ...hen start to move backward Release the lever and allow your scooter to come to a complete stop before pulling the other side of the lever to move in reverse When the scooter is moving in reverse the reverse beeper will sound When the throttle is completely released it automatically returns to the center stop position and engages your scooter s brakes 5 2 7 Light switch 6 The light switch turns the...

Page 18: ...fortable angle for driving then tighten the knob 1 Tiller Adjuster 2 Knob 3 Tiller Lever 5 2 11 Freewheel lever on the scooter is located on the rear section of the scooter Before driving the scooter needs to be put into the drive position The two positions are 1 Drive position which is indicated by Closed Pull the lever backward for the position Fig 5 2 11 1 2 The freewheel position is indicated ...

Page 19: ...ive motors only on a level surface WARNING Make sure the key is removed from the key switch WARNING Stand to the side of the scooter to engage or disengage freewheel mode Never sit on a scooter to do this WARNING After you have finished pushing your scooter always return it to the drive mode to lock the brakes 5 3 Tires The scooter is equipped with air free solid PU tires so you do not need to inf...

Page 20: ... in the battery and charge the battery when it is low 5 7 1 4 Adjust the speed knob to the desired speed 5 7 1 5 Check out and confirm the safety of the surrounding environment and road conditions 5 7 1 6 The operation of throttle control lever Slowly turn the right throttle control lever to control the front of the scooter and turn the left throttle control lever to control the back of the scoote...

Page 21: ...n Please refer to 5 2 6 for details Driving on the sidewalks The maximum speed on sidewalks depends on local laws and varies from city to city country to country Check the local traffic laws where you are Braking Release the throttle control lever to brake let it return to the center position and the scooter will slow down and stop Please practice the braking distance to get used to the scooter Yo...

Page 22: ... speed when backing drive at as low a speed as possible WARNING Collision hazard Keep a careful eye behind you as you reverse Driving backwards requires more attention since it is a left handed operation and requires a significantly reduced speed compared to that when moving forward We recommend that you adjust the speed knob to slow the scooter down when reversing 5 8 2 Going uphill WARNING Take ...

Page 23: ... create a risk of rollover The scooter s own weight will increase your downhill speed and can cause the scooter to lift on one side and even roll over as you go into a sharp turn or around a corner Please release the throttle control lever in advance to slow down 5 9 Driving on a slope WARNING Risk of injury Do not exceed the maximum load of the slope WARNING Risk of injury Try to avoid steep slop...

Page 24: ... Avoid large reaction forces on your scooter WARNING Never leave your scooter with the manual freewheel lever on while driving as scooter may roll unexpectedly Caution 1 Please turn the power switch to OFF when getting on and off 2 When accelerating do not operate the left and right throttle control levers with both hands at the same time 3 Do not turn the power switch to OFF while driving as that...

Page 25: ...the scooter will be ready for the next drive 6 1 2 If you use the scooter infrequently once a week or less charge it at least once a week Do not charge for more than 12 14 hours 6 1 3 Lithium batteries must never be near fire immersed in water overheated 113 F subject to violent vibration or collision or exposed to positive and negative short circuiting 6 1 4 Please do not charge the lithium batte...

Page 26: ...red The same is true for the second and third charge This prolongs the battery life and eliminates the charging memory of the lithium battery 6 2 2 2 Charging 1 Charging method I Remove the battery box and charge the battery off board Battery must be in the ON position for proper charging 2 Charging method II Charge at the tiller port on the control panel If charging from the front port the unit m...

Page 27: ...arger indicator 1 Orange indicator the power is on and charging 2 Green indicator Fully charged Please note that the scooter should have safe circuits to prevent driving while charging If the scooter does not drive normally after charging please check to see whether the battery charger is disconnected from the charging terminal The charger must be kept in a dry environment at temperatures 14 F 104...

Page 28: ... 1 Seat cushions and backrest covers can be washed with water and neutral detergent once a week 7 1 2 Other painted parts can be wiped with a cleaning cloth or a disinfecting cloth once a week 7 2 Disinfecting the scooter 7 2 1 Disinfecting of handles and armrests can be done with a cleaning cloth or a disinfecting cloth dipped in 75 medical alcohol Then dry them immediately Once a week disinfecti...

Page 29: ...or tears Replace them if necessary 6 When needed contact your specialist dealer for repairs or parts replacement Have your mobility scooter inspected and maintained at least once a year or more frequently The minimum maintenance frequency depends on usage and should be agreed upon by you and your dealer Make sure your scooter is stored dry to prevent mildew growth and damage to the upholstery If y...

Page 30: ...tion Ask a technician at the dealership to do a thorough inspection of your scooter 7 5 Reuse after a hiatus To reuse after a long period of inactivity please first clean disinfect and maintain the scooter according to sections 7 1 7 2 and 7 3 Inspect motors batteries and chargers Please check that there is no abnormality in the motor or the battery and charger 7 6 End of use disposal The symbol m...

Page 31: ...er tripped 3 Brake release lever in Freewheel Mode 4 Charger connected to outlet 5 Battery power low 6 Scooter shuts down to conserve battery 7 Controller error 1 Turn the keyswitchto ON 2 Reset circuit breaker 3 Placelever in DriveMode 4 Disconnect charger 5 Recharge battery 6 Turn the key switch OFF then ON 7 Check Power light for Flash Code See Flash Codes to get a solution Range less than expe...

Page 32: ...your service agent 2 5 Throttle Pot error short circuit Scooter stops driving 1 The Throttle Pot or its wiring could be faulty 2 The Speed Pot or its wiring could be faulty 3 Contact your service agent 1 6 Throttle control lever not at center position when switching on scooter Scooter stops driving 1 Put the throttle control lever in the central position turn the power off and then turn on again 2...

Page 33: ... Journey Health and Lifestyle s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to such repaired or replaced product Contact Journey Health and Lifestyle before sending any product for warranty repair or replacement Do not send any product without our prior written consent 10 2 Limitations and Exclusions This warranty does not cover damage deterioration or malfunctio...

Page 34: ...going warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other express warranties implied warranties including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and shall not extend beyond the duration of the express warranty provided herein Journey Health and Lifestyle shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages whatsoever and disclaims an...

Page 35: ...If you have any questions call us at our toll free number 1 800 958 8324 ...

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