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4 .   O P E R AT I O N  

 

4.1 HOW TO OPERATE YOUR SCOOTER 

 

Power switch 

     

Turn the key switch to power ON or OFF                               

ON 

：

Power is turned on 

OFF

 

：

Power is turned off                                                           

 

Forward, Reverse, and Braking 

1.  Push the RH speed control lever forward with your right thumb and the scooter will move forward. 

2.  Push the LH speed control lever forward with your left thumb and the scooter will move backward.   

3.  The horn will beep when the scooter is in reverse. 

4.  Release the speed control lever while in either forward or reverse direction, the electromagnetic brake in 

the motor will be activated and the scooter stops. 

5.  Your scooter can be converted to allow for predominantly left hand drive.    If this has been done, ignore 

points 1 & 2 above, your left thumb will control forward movement and right thumb reverse movement. 

 

Horn Button   

The warning horn will be activated when you push the horn button, release the button and the horn will stop.

 

 

Braking 

Electro-magnetic brake: Release the throttle lever completely, the electro-magnetic brake will be activated.                                                       

 

                                                                           

 

 

  WARNING! 

Never  try  to  drive,  or  even  sit  on  your  vehicle  while  it  is  in  “freewheel”.    The 

electronic brake will be disengaged and the vehicle could run away with you. 

 

 

Seat

 

 

The seat can be turned 90 degrees. Pull swivel seat lever to rotate the seat. 

The seat has 4 height adjustments. 

 

After adjusting the height to the desired seat position, secure the locking pin. 

 

CAUTION!

 

Ensure the seat is locked in the forward/straight ahead position before driving

. 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Eclipse

Page 1: ...1 Operating Instructions and Owner s Handbook ...

Page 2: ...to Set to Freewheel Mode 4 3 Tiller Adjustment 7 5 BATTERIES CHARGER 5 1 Charging the Battery Pack 5 2 Charger 5 3 Battery 13 6 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 6 1 Daily Checks 6 2 Regular Check Record 6 3 Battery Circuit Breaker and Tyres 6 4 Maintenance 6 5 Storage 15 7 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING 17 8 SPECIFICATION 19 9 WARRANTY 20 10 SAFE DRIVING TIPS FOR SCOOTER USERS 21 CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...erve the right to make design modifications without prior notification 2 S AF E T Y N O T I C E 2 1 BEFORE DRIVING The user should be familiar with the operation of this scooter before driving therefore keep these safety notices in mind The same traffic rules for pedestrians apply to the use of this scooter For your safety and that of others please abide by the rules that apply to pedestrians 1 Ri...

Page 4: ... use your scooter where conditions are too dangerous Uneven or loose terrain for example mud loose gravel bumpy narrow snow covered or a canal or waterway near by Avoid holes where your wheels may get stuck Do not drive at night and or during unfavorable weather conditions Do not make sudden turns Do not ride on an escalator Mobile Phones and other electrical equipment Do not use a mobile phone or...

Page 5: ...lebar column is up and the retaining handwheel is tightened and locked in place 2 Do not lean against or pull forward on the handle bar while mounting or dismounting from the scooter Serious harm or injury may occur Rotate the seat and mount and dismount in a controlled manner 3 The manufacturer disclaims responsibilities for any personal injury or property damage which may occur as a result of im...

Page 6: ...Horn button 4 Lifting handle 13 Speed dial 5 Removable flip up arm rest 14 Speed control levers 6 Detachable swivel seat with folding backrest 15 Diagnostic on off light 7 Connecting device 16 Key switch 8 Battery pack 17 Freewheel mode lever 9 Charging socket 18 Anti tip wheels 1 6 5 2 3 7 4 8 10 12 14 13 15 11 9 16 17 18 14 ...

Page 7: ... predominantly left hand drive If this has been done ignore points 1 2 above your left thumb will control forward movement and right thumb reverse movement Horn Button The warning horn will be activated when you push the horn button release the button and the horn will stop Braking Electro magnetic brake Release the throttle lever completely the electro magnetic brake will be activated WARNING Nev...

Page 8: ...emble the scooter into five pieces the seat the front section the basket the battery pack and the rear section 1 Place the scooter in an area where you have sufficient space to move the parts around You may need assistance to lift some of the scooter components 2 See Specifications for individual component weights 3 No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your scooter Always disassemble o...

Page 9: ...scooter See Fig 4 1 3 7 After pulling the connecting device upward pull the front section forward Fig 4 1 4 and Fig 4 1 5 Fig 4 1 3 Fig 4 1 4 Fig 4 1 5 ASSEMBLY Note Raise the tiller before reassembling the scooter 1 Ensure the freewheel mode lever is in the drive position 2 Set the rear section in the up position and make sure the hook for the front section is connected to the axle of the rear se...

Page 10: ... you charge the battery immediately when the battery gauge is in the red area 2 After charging or replacing a new battery drive the scooter for 2 3 minutes to make sure the battery capacity is enough 3 In the Winter the battery may take longer to charge and the distance you can travel may also be reduced 4 When driving on an incline the battery gauge light might move from green to red this is norm...

Page 11: ...o the desired position turn the handwheel clockwise to tighten Fig 5 4 Driving your Scooter 1 Ensure the seat is installed properly and locked in the straight ahead position 2 Ensure the tiller is in a comfortable position and secured by the handwheel as described above 3 Ensure the electromagnetic brake is in drive mode as described above 4 Ensure the speed control lever is not accidentally being...

Page 12: ...ans maximum speed please refer to page MAX SPEED in section 8 Speed Scale Circumstances for Recommended speed 1 3 Speed equivalent to walking slowly Use when negotiating a difficult incline or decline Use when driving indoors or in a narrow space 4 6 Speed equivalent to walking normally Use when driving outdoors on flat ground Over 7 Speed equivalent to walking quickly Use when driving in an open ...

Page 13: ...r cord if the charging is not complete The battery life will be shortened if the battery is repeatedly used without being fully charged Therefore be sure to charge the battery fully every time 2 Continue to charge until the green LED light is on NEVER stop charging before it is complete 3 Disconnect the power cord when charging is complete 4 If your scooter is left unused for a long period of time...

Page 14: ...ons the driving distances will be shorter in the winter 3 If the scooter is not to be used for a long time please charge the battery every three months and always charge fully before putting into storage 4 There are two batteries within the battery pack always replace both batteries at the same time with batteries of the same make and specification 5 For the best results and to prolong battery lif...

Page 15: ... properly Freewheel Mode Lever Does the free wheel mode lever work properly Battery Gauge Does the gauge move to green when switched ON after a full charge Is the remaining power enough for your trip Horn Button Does the horn work Seat Is the seat on properly Can the seat be turned smoothly Tyres Are there any cracks or other damage to the tyres Check the tread on the tyres Other Is there any abno...

Page 16: ...when the tread depth is less than 0 5 mm Regularly inspect your scooter s tyres for signs of wear 6 4 MAINTENANCE 1 You must maintain and clean the scooter frequently 2 Do not use water oil or other chemical solutions to clean your scooter Be sure NOT to spray the scooter with the water hose to prevent damaging the electronic components and printed circuit board Please clean the scooter by wiping ...

Page 17: ...Place lever to Drive Mode 4 Disconnect charger 5 Recharge battery 6 Turn key switch OFF then ON 7 Check diagnostic light for Flash Code See Table 2 to get solution Scooter feels wobbly when driven 1 Seat is loose 2 Bearing in tiller worn 1 Check seat for loose hardware or damage Ensure seat is in locked position 2 Replace bearings Range less than expected 1 Charging too infrequently 2 Defective or...

Page 18: ...battery connection Please contact your Authorized Service Center 4 Not available 5 Not available 6 The controller is being inhibited from driving Check the battery charger connector Remove the battery charger from the scooter 7 A speed control lever fault is indicated Make sure that the speed control lever is in the rest position before switching on the scooter 8 A controller fault is indicated Ma...

Page 19: ...Direct drive to the rear wheel Brake System Automatic Electromagnetic brake Control Method By throttle lever Dynamic R series 50A Speed Maximum 6 4kph 4mph Climbing angle 12 250lb Range Approx 15 km 9 5miles or Heavy Duty 22km 14miles Ground clearance 75mm 3 Weight Capacity 113kg 250lb TGA reserve the right to modify the specification if necessary without prior notification The final specification...

Page 20: ...tors Manual This warranty does not cover commercial or rental use of the Eclipse or any use other than normal Upholstery and seating these are normal wear components and replacement is not warranted Returns are only accepted when the product is shipped in the original carton with original protective packing materials installed Returned goods to be sent to TGA carriage paid If a successful warranty...

Page 21: ...wheel which can lighten the steering or can cause the front end to lift off the road on a bump and not at the front which might make steering heavy WATCH YOUR BRAKES Never try to drive or even sit on your vehicle while it is in free wheel The electronic brake will be out of action and the vehicle could run away with you MAINTENANCE Do carry out the checks listed in this manual regularly and also h...

Page 22: ...r hurt other shoppers or store workers You may need to ask for help Again in most cases people are willing if asked properly Don t risk pulling down a whole display to reach the top shelf ASK FOR HELP Speed in shops and buildings Reduce it It is a good idea to set the speed control to a lower level to avoid any accident Be especially careful if you need to reverse that your way is clear of shop fi...

Page 23: ...ear indication of intention to turn left or right Remember the car you can see when you look behind may appear a long way away but it is almost certainly moving faster than you are often deceptively so It could well be upon you before you complete your maneuver And it may not be able to stop in time When passing a parked vehicle take great care you are not moving into the path of a faster moving v...

Page 24: ...dhall Business Park Sudbury Suffolk CO10 1WH Tel 01787 882244Fax 01787 882248 E mail sales tga electric com TGA Electric Leisure Ltd reserves the right to change specification and or prices without prior notification or waning Eclipse Handbook 11 11 2007 ...

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