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Instructions for Use

Elite

Plus, Elite

XS,

Elite

Mobility Scooter

eltP010100

Summary of Contents for Elite2 Plus

Page 1: ...Instructions for Use Elite2 Plus Elite2 XS Elite2 RS Mobility Scooter ELTP010100 ...

Page 2: ... YOU SEEK A CLINICAL EYESIGHT ASSESMENT BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT www SunriseMedical com Your scooter may sometimes display badges showing a different name to that referred to in this owner s manual This is due to an agreement between the retailer and sunrise Medical allowing the retailer to rename the scooter to suit their product branding This does not affect your guarantee in any way For the pu...

Page 3: ...their own personal use The maximum user weight limit includes both the user and any weight of accessories fitted to the scooter is marked on the serial number label which is affixed to the seat post or rear frame Warranty can only be taken on if the product is used under the specified conditions and for the intended purposes No unauthorised modifications should be made to the Scooter Only approved...

Page 4: ...ght to change specifications and design without notice Further not all features and options offered are compatible with all configurations of the scooter All dimensions are approximate and may be subject to change tiller adjuster Control fascia Parking brake lever Seating on off key switch charging socket Wig Wag Throttle levers flip up arm rests freewheel lever serial Number label on seat post Re...

Page 5: ... right to change specifications and design without notice Further not all features and options offered are compatible with all configurations of the scooter All dimensions are approximate and may be subject to change tiller adjuster Control fascia parking brake lever Seating on off key switch charging socket control levers flip up arm rests freewheel lever Tyres Battery cover batteries foot board ...

Page 6: ...armac footpaths and roads but should not be driven through mud water or snow which is deeper than 50mm If you are in any doubt as to the suitability of the power scooter contact your local Sunrise Medical approved supplier for clarification prior to commencing use It is very important to read the relevant section of the owner s manual when making any minor adjustments Consult the Technical Manual ...

Page 7: ...emaining within that ownership the part or parts will be repaired or replaced completely free of charge if returned to the authorised service agent If you are unsure who your local servicing agent is Please contact Sunrise Medical using the contact details on the previous page 4 Any repaired or replaced part will benefit from these arrangements for the balance of the warranty period applicable to ...

Page 8: ... range etc Any limitations are marked on the order form in the technical manual and in this owner s manual For further information please consult your Sunrise Medical authorised dealer DANGER 4 3 Preliminary checks Always check that Drive is selected before setting the scooter in motion The scooter emits an audible warning when Freewheel is selected and will not allow the scooter to drive You shou...

Page 9: ...n in vehicles This scooter is suitable to use as a seat in vehicles as per certificate ISO NP 7176 19 2008 and using the restraint system Unwin 4 point WWR ATF K R or any other 4 point tie down system that complies to the same standards DANGER A scooter secured in a vehicle will not provide the equivalent level of safety and security of a vehicle seating system It is always recommended that the us...

Page 10: ...s lap straps lap belts should not be used or relied on for occupant restraint in a moving vehicle unless they are labelled as meeting the requirements specified in ISO NP 7176 19 2008 or SAE J2249 The safety of the user during transportation depends upon the diligence of the person securing the tie down restraints and they should have received appropriate instructions and or training in their use ...

Page 11: ...traps are fitted first to anchor the scooter then the rear straps are fitted and tensioned to secure the scooter Fig 4 9 The attachment points to the scooter are the brackets on the front of the main frame under the front wheel arch Fig 4 10 and the brackets on the rear of the frame under the seat Fig 4 11 The straps are attached to the brackets as shown in Fig 4 12 for front and Fig 4 13 for rear...

Page 12: ...tion of the scooter the seat upholstery material and armrests may heat up when standing in the sun Be aware that in extremely cold weather exposed metal parts can present a freeze burn hazard particularly if the hands are wet 4 15 Road caution Please show the utmost consideration for pedestrians and other road users DANGER Remember that the last thing a car or lorry driver expects to see is a scoo...

Page 13: ...p 2 Make sure that the key is turned to the off position 3 Push the seat rotate lever forwards and rotate the seat until you are facing the side of the scooter Fig 4 17 4 Make sure that the seat is locked securely into position and that both feet are on the ground 5 Carefully get out of the seat and stand by the side of your scooter Fig 4 16 6 You may leave the seat in this position or return it t...

Page 14: ...ooter may affect the overall stability Fig 4 20 4 21 Gradients ascents When going uphill keep the scooter moving if it is safe and clear to do so Manoeuvre by using gentle tiller and throttle movements The seat should be set to it s lowest height in it s furthest forward position and the back should be upright WARNING If you have stopped on a hill you should start off again slowly Avoid sudden acc...

Page 15: ...lure to make sure that the lap belt is secure and adjusted prior to use could cause serious injury to the user E g too loose a strap may allow the user to slip down in the seat and risk suffocation Maintenance Check lap belt and securing components at regular intervals for any sign of fraying or damage Replace if necessary Clean the lap belt with warm soapy water and allow to dry The lap belt shou...

Page 16: ...ns as you could cause an explosion Do not use the scooter if any of the tyres are damaged or under over inflated When using mobile phones you should switch the scooter off Do not smoke whilst on board the scooter If you take a break from driving but remain seated in the scooter for more than just a moment switch the scooter off at the ignition key 5 0 Assembly Options 5 1 Seat Adjustments WARNING ...

Page 17: ...rest adjustment lever 4 Place hands on either side of seat base push the seat rotate lever forwards and lift the seat vertically keeping back posture upright Bend the knees if required Fig 5 5 Fig 5 6 Fig 5 7 5 2 Anti tip wheels These are factory fitted and should not be removed The anti tip assembly is bolted to the rear frame of the scooter Fig 5 8 WARNING Never use the scooter without the anti ...

Page 18: ...lugs apart Fig 5 10 Remove the battery retaining bar by pulling out one 4 clip and sliding the bar through the hole Fig 5 11 NOTE There are two holes used for this bar so note which position is being used and refit the bar accordingly If replacing the batteries or battery looms pull back 5 the rubber terminal cover and disconnect battery terminals using a 11 0mm spanner Fig 5 12 Bend knees with ba...

Page 19: ...ower to the controls before attempting to remove the crutch This will avoid accidentally operating the scooter Fig 5 15 Fig 5 16 5 5 L ights and indicators Front Fig 5 17 Rear Fig 5 18 Ensure that the lights and indicators are functioning correctly and lenses are clean before going outdoors at night or in poor visibility NOTE The light clusters fitted to the scooter comprise of LED lights They are...

Page 20: ...gage should not exceed the maximum user weight of the scooter 5 6 Power USB Outlet 5V d c This socket provides a convenient d c 5V 1 2A power supply to run low current external accessories such as phone chargers etc Fig 5 19 WARNING Do not connect appliances that exceed the current rating of the power outlet socket The power will be cut if 1 2A is exceeded but will automatically be restored when t...

Page 21: ...ot platform It is used in conjunction with either a twist grip or a side lever control Two switches are also used one to switch between forwards and reverse and one to switch between the foot control and the twist grip or side lever control Fig 5 26 Also see section 7 12 and 7 13 Fig 5 24 Fig 5 25 Fig 5 26 5 14 Twist Grip throttle The twist grip control may be used on its own or in conjunction wit...

Page 22: ...seat lift For your safety when the seat lift is in operation all powered movement is stopped Returning the seat to the normal position will reinstate full drive As with all moving parts be aware of the possibility of finger entrapment Fig 5 29 5 17 manual ARTICULATING Leg Rest ALR This accessory offers extended seating and positioning possibilities It is designed for users who need more flexible c...

Page 23: ...ers 100 and 120mm Both fit to the seat via the arm rest bracket bolts Both can be positioned on the left or right hand side of the seat The holder is designed to accept a 3 9 kg bottle Fig 5 35 WARNING While you are taking Oxygen observe all safety regulations pertaining to the use of Oxygen Do not enter an area where naked flames may be used Do not smoke Do not use transmitting devises such as mo...

Page 24: ... caught The seat backrest recline angle is adjusted by the lever shown in Fig 6 1 Fig 6 1 6 4 Seat backrest lumbar If fitted your scooter may have an optional backrest lumbar adjustment Fig 6 2 This is adjusted by rotating the knob located behind the armrest on the left hand side of the scooter Rotate the knob in the direction shown on the arrow to increase the lumbar support The lumbar support in...

Page 25: ...strut to aid in the adjustment of the tiller position Fig 6 5 6 8 Elite2 XS RS Delta handlebar adjustment CAUTION The Elite2 delta handlebar angle can be adjusted to suit the users needs Fig 6 6 The handlebar is clamped within the control system Your dealer or supplier can adjust the angle of the handlebar if needed Do not attempt adjustment of this yourself Damage to the control system of the sco...

Page 26: ... traverse across the face of a slope in excess of 10 1 in 6 Disregarding this advice could result in your Scooter tipping 6 11 Slope climbing Fig 6 8 Where possible always travel up slopes or ramps directly facing the slope of the hill When driving up or down a very long hill it is a good idea to rest for a moment to break the journey up This will aid performance and allow the scooter motor to coo...

Page 27: ...our Scooter to drop gently front wheel s first from the kerb The rear stabilising wheels may make contact with the kerb when dismounting this is normal Fig 6 11 Fig 6 10 Fig 6 11 6 16 Using near Water Take extra care when using your scooter near open water Canal tow paths beaches quay sides and river banks can be hazardous DANGER Do not travel along a sloping surface leading to an open waters edge...

Page 28: ...RS Control System Fig 7 1 7 1 2 Control lever 7 1 7 mode button 7 1 6 lights 7 1 5 indicators 7 1 4 Hazard lights 7 1 3 Horn 7 1 9 Battery level gauge 7 1 10 LCD Display 7 1 8 Speed control Fig 7 1 1 7 1 1 Key Switch Charger Socket Tiller adjuster 7 1 10a directional arrow ...

Page 29: ...position by your local authorised Sunrise dealer WARNING It is important that you stop the scooter before you change direction from forward to reverse Always turn the scooter control system off via the keyswitch before you transfer in or out of the scooter 7 1 3 Horn The horn will sound while this button is depressed 7 1 4 Hazard LIGHTS With the scooter ON the front and rear LED indicators will fl...

Page 30: ...tance in Kilometres km or Miles m Trip distance reset by holding down MODE button 7 1 7 Fig 7 1 Total Hours the scooter has been used h Fault display see troubleshooting section When used with an optional foot or twist grip handcontrol the flashing arrow indicates travel in reverse direction Fig 7 1 Label 7 1 10A also see section 7 13 TOTAL DISTANCE mode Fig 7 1 2 trip mode Fig 7 1 3 7 2 Elite2 PL...

Page 31: ... will return by itself when released and you will stop gently Braking is engaged when the lever is released When stopping the high visibility rear LED braking lights will illuminate These also function when the scooter lights are turned on A programmable audible reversing alarm is available to warn other vehicles or pedestrians when you are reversing NOTE The audible reversing alarm is turned off ...

Page 32: ...et 50 of maximum speed and reduces the acceleration and deceleration This is ideal when travelling indoor or within confined spaces When the indoor mode is activated The LCD display will show the graphic in Fig 7 2 3 To return to normal driving outdoor mode press the button again Fig 7 2 4 When the indoor mode is active the scooter speed can also be reduced further by using the Turtle button as no...

Page 33: ...e display flashes Choosing the 12 or 24 Hour Clock Mode Press and release the right hand indicator button to switch between 12 or 24 hour clock display 12 hr Flashes or 24 hr Flashes Press and release the round button to confirm your selection and move to the next step The hours part of the time display flashes Setting the Hours Press and release the right hand indicator button once to move up One...

Page 34: ...result from unexpected movement or stopping of the scooter due to inappropriate programming or unauthorised use of the scooter 7 6 Operating the controls If you are new to driving a scooter it is a good idea to practice in a clear safe space on a sound level surface Put the key in its slot but do not turn the scooter on Board the scooter by following the instructions in section 4 18 7 7 Basic Driv...

Page 35: ...generative braking which slows the Scooter to a standstill Automatic parking brake which will operate as the scooter comes to a stop The automatic parking break holds the Scooter in position even if you are on a hill NOTE This is a two stage process and is not instantaneous First the scooter slows down and stops then the parking brake comes on When starting off again the parking brake will release...

Page 36: ...tle When reverse is selected a warning flashing arrow appears on the LCD display of the Elite2 XS RS Fig 7 13 2 or scrolling arrows appear on the LCD display of the Elite2 Plus Fig 7 13 3 Fig 7 13 1 Fig 7 13 2 Fig 7 13 3 WARNING When the scooter is turned off the direction that was selected at the time of switching off will still be selected when the scooter is turned back on again Use caution whe...

Page 37: ...er on again and try to drive the scooter If the safety circuits operate again switch off and do not try to use the scooter Contact your Sunrise Medical authorised dealer 8 0 Troubleshooting Using the LCD Fig 8 1 0 8 2 Elite2 XS RS Display Always consult your Sunrise Medical authorised dealer when a diagnostic fault has appeared on your scooter display Elite2 XS RS Fault The LCD displays the fault ...

Page 38: ...tion The scooter is being prevented from driving by the control system because of an inhibit signal Check that the charger plug is disconnected from the charge socket This is not used The freewheel lever switch is activated Switch the scooter off put the scooter back into DRIVE mode and switch the scooter back on again The Motor has a short circuit to a battery connection Contact your servicing ag...

Page 39: ... please refer to section 5 3 Batteries on pages 18 and 19 9 4 General Battery Information Batteries are the power source for almost all of the modern mobility products available today The design of batteries used in mobility products is significantly different to the batteries used to start a car for example Car batteries are designed to release a large amount of power over a short period of time ...

Page 40: ...For more information about the charger operation consult the instructions provided with the charger NOTE If the charger is not connected to the scooter it does not output charge voltage WARNING It is possible that the charger s metallic box may slightly raise in temperature due to use 9 10 Charger safety features The charger has features that prevent hazards or accidents occurring as a result of c...

Page 41: ...r weight of 100 kg The range figures stated should be seen as a theoretical maximum and will be reduced if any single or combination of the following circumstances occur User weight heavier than 100 kg Batteries whose age and condition are less than perfect The terrain is difficult e g very hilly sloping muddy ground gravel grass snow and ice The vehicle climbs kerbs regularly The ambient temperat...

Page 42: ...round the motors should be blown or dusted away Make sure that you dry all parts of your scooter if it becomes wet or damp after cleaning or if it is used in a wet or damp atmosphere It is important that should the scooter be used by more than one person it is cleaned thoroughly to ensure there is no cross infection You should use a proprietary disinfectant for this task Please pay attention to th...

Page 43: ...ry boxes and charge the scooter for at least 24 hours before using again 12 4 Weight of Detachable Parts PART WEIGHT kg SEAT 22 8 front basket 0 9 top box 1 9 leg rest 1 9 amputee pad 0 8 battery box lid 1 1 Raised foot platform 3 2 seat back extension 1 0 head rest 0 7 12 0 Shipping and Storage 13 0 Disposal The symbols below mean that in accordance with local laws and regulations your product sh...

Page 44: ... downhill 15 175kg User Static stability uphill 15 175kg User Static stability sideways 15 175kg User Energy consumption max range 44km To ISO 7176 15 Dynamic stability uphill 10 18 175kg User Obstacle climbing 100mm standard configuration Ramp transition 8 8 without high centring Max speed forward 15kph standard configuration Min brake distance from max speed 4 5m with standard programming Max sp...

Page 45: ...hill 10 18 175kg User Obstacle climbing 100mm standard configuration Ramp transition 8 8 without high centring Max speed forward 15kph standard configuration Min brake distance from max speed 4 5m with standard programming Max speed reverse 50 of forwards speed Effective seat depth 460mm standard configuration Effective seat width 475mm standard configuration Seat surface height 440mm 540mm to sco...

Page 46: ...is carefully used and properly maintained The life expectancy can also be considerably reduced by extreme or incorrect usage The fact that we estimate a life expectancy for this product does not constitute an additional warranty Servicing Agents Only Any parts required should be obtained from Sunrise Medical approved servicing agent only either through our web site or by direct contact with our Cu...

Page 47: ...th any general cleaning Do not attempt any task you are not sure of 18 1 Re use Due to its construction high level of flexibility and the modular construction system make the Elite2 ideal for re use Individual accessories and options can be fitted and removed very quickly and are a range of possibilities so that individual adjustments can be made to suit the end user Maintenance and Inspection Sch...

Page 48: ...n it is on the jack Do not stand the jack on uneven surfaces Always use a support block or stand in conjunction with the jack The scooter must be in drive mode with the power switched OFF and the keys removed before jacking any wheel off the ground Do not raise more than one wheel of the ground at any one time NOTE Reverse the following procedures to refit the wheels unless otherwise stated 18 2 1...

Page 49: ... small spacer Fig 18 17 Withdraw the axle stud Fig 18 18 Gently lift the front wheel out Fig 18 19 Fig 18 12 Fig 18 11 Fig 18 14 Fig 18 13 Fig 18 16 Fig 18 15 Fig 18 18 Fig 18 17 Fig 18 19 Fig 18 21 Fig 18 20 Fig 18 23 Fig 18 22 Fig 18 25 Fig 18 24 18 2 3 Elite2 XS RS Rear Wheel Removal Use a flat bladed screw driver to carefully lever off the hub cover Fig 18 20 With the wheel still on the ground...

Page 50: ... 33 Use a 6 0mm Allen key to undo the FIVE rim studs Fig18 34 Lift the outer rim off Fig 18 35 Lift the tyre of the inner rim Fig 18 36 Gently get hold of the inner tube just behind the valve Carefully feed the tube out of the tyre Fig 18 37 NOTE Solid tyres are chemically bonded to the wheel rims These must be changed as a complete assembly To refit Place the tube inside the tyre and rest it on t...

Page 51: ...tted to the scooter Scooter width Scooter Length Load Maximum CE Mark User s Guide Manufacturer Address Serial number Crash Tested SAMPLE SCOOTER ELITE2 18 4 Checking The Tyres Check the tyres at least once a week for signs of wear and damage Check for Excessive wear on the tyre tread Uneven wear over the surface of the tyre Cuts or holes in the tyre tread Cuts or holes in the tyre walls Sharp obj...

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