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Tiller control functions

Throttle

Lever

Control

Handle
Bars

Throttle
Lever
Control

Hand Controls

All of the drive controls for the scooter are to be found on the Tiller Control
Box (Photo 24).

The Preset Speed Knob

Turning this knob to the left, (0), reduces your available maximum speed.
Turning it to the right, (10), increases the available maximum speed.

The Battery Gauge

This gives an approximation of battery charge.
The gauge has a series of 8 red illuminated bars to indicate battery level.
The gauge is marked from “E” empty (no bars lit), to “F” full, (all bars lit).
As the scooter is used the bars start to go out as the battery charge
decreases. This is perfectly normal and with a little practice, you will be able
to judge how much “fuel” you have left.
As the scooter moves over differing terrain, the Battery Gauge will dip up
and down, this is normal. For a more accurate indication, stop the scooter
and note the reading. In cold, damp weather the gauge will dip more often
as the capacity and efficiency of all batteries drops in such conditions.

Operating The Lights

The lights are operated by pressing the blue button on the front facia panel.
Press the button once to illuminate the lights, press the button again to
switch the lights off.

Important note: When driving on the pavement the speed should be
set to the Low mark on the High/Low Switch.

Pre-set
Speed
Knob

Battery
Gauge

Photo 24

Light
Switch

Horn
Button

On-Off
Key

Indicators

Hi/Lo Speed
Switch

Hazard
Warnings

Summary of Contents for Diamond

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual DIAMOND EN G LISH Scooter ...

Page 2: ...38 ...

Page 3: ...Features page 11 Safety warnings and user guidance page 12 17 Tiller control functions page 18 19 Operating your scooter page 20 22 Guidance for safe operation and use page 23 24 Batteries and charging page 25 29 Routine maintenance page 30 Service history page 31 Specifications page 32 Troubleshooting page 33 Blank notes page page 34 35 ...

Page 4: ...ould not be driven through mud water snow sand loose gravel or any other unsound surfaces It has been manufactured to comply with the requirements of the Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC the radio interference requirements of EEC Directive 89 336 EEC and the battery charger requirements of EEC Directive 73 23 EEC and 89 336 EEC Electro Magnetic fields such as those emitted by shop alarms may be ...

Page 5: ...oter 5 Parts replaced after the original warranty has expired are covered for a further three months 6 Items of a consumable nature will not generally be covered during the normal warranty period unless such items have clearly suffered undue wear as a direct result of an original manufacturing defect These items include amongst others upholstery tyres inner tubes batteries and other similar parts ...

Page 6: ...sage and general care in addition to information on the high quality standards which we adhere to and details about the warranty Your scooter will reach you in excellent condition having been personally inspected before leaving our premises By following the guidelines for maintenance on page 30 your scooter will maintain its first class condition and give you years of complete reliability and sati...

Page 7: ...ified in making such choices to decide which scooter is suitable for the user s intended purpose With regards to restraints seat positioning straps posture correction or other positional aids and accessories it is the obligation of the qualified healthcare professional in conjunction with the dealer to ensure the suitability of such equipment for the safe operation of the scooter Serious injury ca...

Page 8: ...o shift your weight in the seat or require you to bend excessively in any direction Such action may result in the scooter tipping over or in injury to the person or both DO NOT use an escalator to move the mobility scooter between floors as serious bodily injury could arise from such actions DO NOT drive on the road dual carriageways or motorways DO NOT drive up down or across inclines that have w...

Page 9: ...whilst it is unattended Children or inexperienced people may attempt to drive your scooter which may result in damage or personal injury DO NOT connect any medical device such as a ventilator life support machine etc to the scooters electrical system Failure of the equipment may result from such connections DO NOT operate your mobility scooter whilst under the influence of alcohol drugs or prescri...

Page 10: ...ition BEFORE and DURING operation of the scooter Attempting to operate the scooter with the seat not secured in the front facing position could result in damage and or bodily injury DO NOT operate the scooter without ensuring that the Tiller is properly adjusted and secured After making any adjustment to the Tiller position you must check that the Tiller is locked and secured into position BEFORE ...

Page 11: ...r SEALED LEAD ACID type Other types of batteries are NOT SUITABLE Please read battery battery charger information before installation This scooter has been tested to ISO 7176 Part 9 Climatic tests for electric wheelchairs The test provides the scooter user or their attendant sufficient time to remove the mobility scooter from a rain storm whilst retaining normal operation of the mobility scooter D...

Page 12: ...sist EMC up to a certain intensity This is known as the scooter s immunity level The higher the immunity level the greater the protection Current technology offers useful protection of at least 20 V m which provides protection from the more common sources of radiated EMC There are a number of relatively strong electromagnetic fields present in the everyday environment Most of these sources are obv...

Page 13: ...Whilst such devices are in use it is possible that the EM radiation can affect the mobility scooter s movement and braking The following warnings are recommended to help prevent possible interference with your mobility scooter s control system 1 Do not operate hand held transceivers such as CB radio or turn ON cellular phones whilst your mobility scooter is turned ON 2 Be aware of nearby radio or ...

Page 14: ...NGLE ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS Page 17 TILLER CONTROL FUNCTIONS Page 18 19 BASKET ADJUSTABLE TILLER Page 17 REAR PANEL Page 14 BATTERIES Page 14 15 26 29 FREEWHEEL LEVER Page 15 20 LIGHTS Page 18 TYRES Page 15 CHARGER SOCKET Page 19 SEAT SLIDE LEVER Page 16 ...

Page 15: ... that both feet are placed firmly on the floorboard of the scooter and the seat is secure Photo 5 Getting off your scooter 1 Bring your scooter to a stop and turn the key switch to off Photo 1 2 Pull up the seat swivel lever located under the seat on the right hand side and rotate the seat 90 degrees to exit Photo 4 3 Put BOTH feet on the ground and gently leave the seat using the arm rests to ass...

Page 16: ...vant rules and regulations pertaining to pedestrians at all times Turning corners Always reduce your speed when turning corners particularly when travelling downhill Disregard of this advice could lead to your scooter tipping over Kerb climbing Do not attempt to mount or dismount kerbs in excess of 10cm 4 Always cross the road with caution taking the safest and most direct route Do not attempt to ...

Page 17: ...ocation for stowage keeping back posture straight at all times bend knees where required Batteries 1 Stand behind the scooter and remove the seat as above 2 Grab the rear body panel with both hands and carefully lift it off taking care to clear the seat post Photo 11 3 Undo the two battery straps Photo 12 4 Disconnect the red and the black battery connectors Photo 13 5 Keeping back posture upright...

Page 18: ...s 25 29 Always charge your batteries in a room with good ventilation Do not charge your batteries in outdoor conditions Do not expose any part of your charger battery or scooter to direct heat i e Gas fires or naked flame Tyres Your scooter has pneumatic tyres all round It is good practice to inspect the tyres for damage or wear regularly Emergency Braking Turning off the power switch whilst movin...

Page 19: ...e Use of mobile phones or two way radios can cause excessively strong electromagnetic fields This may interfere with the vehicle s electronic systems If mobile phones or mobile radios are required to be used the vehicle must be brought to a halt and the power turned off before any such device is switched on or used If you are in any doubt about your ability to drive the scooter due to any medical ...

Page 20: ... tiller in the most comfortable driving position This feature also lets you fold the tiller down fully for transportation and stowage There are five 5 angle adjustable positions The tiller release lever is located on the lower left side of the tiller Photo 20 1 Support the tiller with your right hand and push the release lever in towards the adjustment plate to release the tiller for adjustment Ph...

Page 21: ...e decreases This is perfectly normal and with a little practice you will be able to judge how much fuel you have left As the scooter moves over differing terrain the Battery Gauge will dip up and down this is normal For a more accurate indication stop the scooter and note the reading In cold damp weather the gauge will dip more often as the capacity and efficiency of all batteries drops in such co...

Page 22: ...key switch switches the scooter ON and OFF Please note that it can t be removed when it is in the ON position Make sure that this switch is in the OFF position BEFORE getting on or off the scooter Remove the key to make sure the scooter is OFF Turning the key to OFF whilst driving will cause the scooter to stop very abruptly This is not recommended except in emergency stop as continual use of this...

Page 23: ...ution in the freewheel mode especially on slopes inclines Letting go of your scooter whilst it is in freewheel can cause the scooter to roll unexpectedly This could cause damage or bodily harm Caution It is advisable that during the first few sessions of operating your scooter that the area around you is clear of obstacles and pedestrians Before operating your scooter ensure the seat height and po...

Page 24: ...he pavement causing problems if the corner is very rough Avoid this at all times by steering an exaggerated curve around the obstacle 6 When steering in a tight spot such as entering a doorway or when turning around stop the scooter and then turn the handlebar to where you want to go then apply power gently This will make the scooter turn very sharply It is also recommended that the preset speed i...

Page 25: ...he scooter has stopped Emergency Braking In the unlikely event of an unwanted movement of the scooter or other emergency switching off the key switch will bring the scooter to a stop Though very effective emergency braking is extremely abrupt and must never be used under normal circumstances Letting go of the throttle lever will slow the scooter to a controlled stop Switching off The scooter must ...

Page 26: ...arly in reverse Also reduce your speed when turning corners The anti tip devices fitted to the scooter must not be removed Travelling across slopes Care should be taken traversing across a slope Note Do not traverse across the face of a slope in excess of 12 Disregard of this advice could result in your scooter tipping Guidance for safe operation and use Photo 26 Use on the footpath When using you...

Page 27: ...ture 6 Use and weight of accessories Transportation Your scooter may be disassembled quickly and simply for transportation by car i Lift off the front basket ii Remove the seat leaving the seat stem in position iii Lower the tiller using the adjustment lever to its lowest setting Photo 27 iv Release the freewheel lever to assist in manoeuvring if necessary v Stow the scooter safely and securely in...

Page 28: ...xtreme caution when handling it Leaking battery fluids are corrosive and toxic In such an event call your local dealer for assistance Please do not dispose of batteries in normal waste always recycle in accordance with local laws Maintenance free This is the type of battery used in the battery pack As the name implies no maintenance is required other than regular charging As the battery case is se...

Page 29: ...or 12 hours then remove charger and ensure the batteries are disconnected 6 Failure to allow for recharge will damage the batteries and can lead to shortened distances and permanent failure 7 Do not top up the charge of your batteries during the day Wait until the evening for a full overnight charge Caution Remember to remove the plug from your scooter when charger is off to prevent driving away w...

Page 30: ... charged batteries on a level test surface and a user weight of 90kg The range figures stated should be seen as a theoretical maximum and could be reduced if any single or combination of the following circumstances occur 1 User weight heavier than 90kg 2 Batteries whose age and condition are less than perfect 3 The terrain is difficult or unsuitable e g very hilly sloping muddy ground gravel grass...

Page 31: ... not allow the batteries to freeze When charging always place the charger on a hard surface in a room with good ventilation You should not charge your batteries in outdoor or damp wet conditions Always use Sunrise recommended batteries from your local authorised dealer The off board charger must be kept dry in temperatures between 25 C and 40 C and not be subjected to mechanical damage In all case...

Page 32: ...that the scooter has a safety circuit to prevent it from being driven off during charging If your scooter fails to respond to normal control after a charging period please check that the battery charger has been completely disconnected from the scooter New batteries must always be charged for 12 hours BEFORE first use WARNING NO SMOKING OR NAKED FLAMES WHEN CHARGING BATTERIES DON T TOUCH BATTERY P...

Page 33: ...re fully charged Inspection of connectors Fig C Remove rear panel where fitted and ensure all connectors are secure Wipe over with a damp cloth Use only a damp soft cloth and mild detergent on panels tiller and seat Check tyres tyre pressures 20 psi Each tyre should be free of debris oil deep cuts or distortion Long overnight battery charge Please ensure that the batteries are charged for a minimu...

Page 34: ...ng Noise Connections Brake Brushes Chassis Condition Steering Service history This section is designed to assist you in keeping a record of any service and repairs to your scooter Should you decide to sell or exchange your vehicle in the future this will prove most helpful to you Your ServiceAgent will also benefit from a documented record and this manual should accompany the scooter when service ...

Page 35: ... 23st Maximum Gradient 12º 100kg user weight 8º 150kg user weight Range 24m 38km Speed 8mph 12 5kph Turning Radius 57 145cm Weight including batteries 233lbs 106kg Battery Capacity 50 AH Adjustable seat height 18 21 46cm 54cm Front wheel diameter 13 33cm Rear wheel diameter 13 33cm Specifications ...

Page 36: ...operly Charger plugged in Button on battery pack popped out Disconnected loom or plugs Control system fault Electrical malfunction SOLUTION Charge batteries for eight hours or more Replace battery pack Replace battery pack Replace charger Contact local mobility dealer Check plugs and looms Try a wall socket in a different room Unplug from wall change fuse Switch off and press button back in Replac...

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Page 40: ...Sunrise Medical Limited Sunrise Business Park High Street Wollaston West Midlands DY8 4PS England Tel 01384 44 66 88 Fax 01384 44 66 99 E Mail sunmail sunmed co uk www sunrisemedical com ...

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