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EasyTravel Elite – ET1E

 User’s Manual 

Rev. 0708 

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1.  INTRODUCTION 

The 

EasyTravel  Elite

  is  a  “Class  A”  Electrically  powered  scooter.  It  is  in-

tended  to  be  used  by  individuals  that  are  able  to  walk,  but  suffer  from  mild 

mobility limitations. The user must have sufficient arm and leg strength to get 

on  and  off  the 

EasyTravel  Elite

  alone  and  to  safely  steer  under  all  driving 

conditions. 

The 

EasyTravel  Elite

  is  intended  for  indoor  and  restricted  outdoor  use  on 

pavements  or  paved  footpaths  only  during  daylight  hours.  The 

EasyTravel 

Elite 

does  not  have  lights  and  reflectors  and  therefore  must  not  be  used  in 

the dark or in limited visibility conditions. 

CAUTION

: Failure to follow the instructions contained in this manual may re-

sult in injury to the user or to other persons. 

 

2.  SAFETY 

During your initial use of the 

EasyTravel Elite

 we recommend caution as you 

practice operating the unit in various situations. Keep the speed at a reduced 

level  until  you  are  comfortable  controlling  the  scooter.  Follow  the  safety  tips 

and instructions and you will be comfortable manoeuvring through doorways, 

on and off lifts, over moderate terrain and up and down ramps. 
 

These safety considerations and tips will help you to operate the 

EasyTravel 

Elite

 safely. The 

EasyTravel Elite

 is a powerful electric vehicle; these rules 

will help you prevent personal injury and damage to your scooter. 
 
1.  Read this manual and all labels before operating. 

2.  Do not carry passengers or exceed the maximum weight capacity. 

3.  Do not mount or dismount the 

EasyTravel Elite

 unless it has come to a 

full stop and is turned off. 

4.  Do not back up on to uneven inclines or surfaces. 

5.  Always switch the speed selector to low when driving in a confined space. 

6.  Always reduce speed when turning. 

Summary of Contents for EasyTravel Elite ET1E

Page 1: ...Elite USER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...EasyTravel Elite ET1E User s Manual Rev 0708 2...

Page 3: ...ding Instructions 7 5 Operating Your EasyTravel Elite 11 6 Moving and Transporting Your EasyTravel Elite 15 7 Helpful Hints for Everyday Use 16 8 General Maintenance and Inspection 17 9 EMI Electromag...

Page 4: ...FETY During your initial use of the EasyTravel Elite we recommend caution as you practice operating the unit in various situations Keep the speed at a reduced level until you are comfortable controlli...

Page 5: ...vel Elite and transfer yourself to a vehicle seat 3 SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND DETAILS 3 1 EasyTravel Elite parts Figure 1 1 Battery pack detachable 11 Rear wheel 2 Front column detachable 12 Folded frame...

Page 6: ...2 Hand control lever right and left 3 Speed adjusting knob 4 Indicator light LED 5 Battery Gauge 6 Hand grips 3 3 EasyTravel Elite Optional Accessories 1 Extra battery pack BELL If the user requires...

Page 7: ...al po sition Unfolding Front Column Pull the column lock triggers Fig 4 3 upward towards the handle to release the tilt lock Move the drive unit away from the column all the way to open the quick rele...

Page 8: ...r most positions 2 For getting in and out of the Easy Travel Elite seat comfortably the column may be moved away from the seat to the entry exit position 3 For detaching the front column from the rear...

Page 9: ...tep 2 Hold handgrip of front column Fig 7 2 in the Operating or En try Exit position and push forward away from seat to fold plat form upwards Step 3 Grasp platform handle Fig 7 3 and pull column lock...

Page 10: ...1 to release platform and rest front wheels on floor Step 2 Pull the seat backrest and lift it upright Fig 8 2 Step 3 Grasp top of seat backrest Fig 8 3 and pull column lock triggers Fig 8 4 to releas...

Page 11: ...the bottom of the handle control cover displays bat tery status and fault indications as follows Indicator light steady This indicates that all is well Indicator light flashes slowly The controller is...

Page 12: ...o a stop and the EasyTravel Elite brake will be applied automatically To operate in reverse pull the left side of the hand control lever towards you Fig 10 2 5 5 Safety considerations when driving you...

Page 13: ...connected on the EasyTravel Elite see instruction 1 below or directly instruction 2 1 Plug the charging connector into the EasyTravel Elite charging socket and then connect the charger to an electrica...

Page 14: ...least once every three months Store batteries indoors in a dry environment Storage temperature range 20 C 4 F to 40 C 104 F Charging temperature range 0 C 32 F to 40 C 104 F Operating temperature ran...

Page 15: ...light Fig 9 4 See section 4 2 WARNING The Freewheel switch should never be engaged on a slope CAUTION The seat back must remain in the upright position 6 2 Walking your EasyTravel Elite in the folded...

Page 16: ...ramp or incline Be aware that not all ramps are constructed according to Government standards The Government standard for wheelchair ramps is 2 5 cm 1 inch rise per 30 cm 1 foot Lower the speed settin...

Page 17: ...zed dealer Weekly Checks 1 Throttle test Pull the throttle to the full speed position and switch ON the Power switch The EasyTravel Elite should not move and the LED on the panel should flash If the E...

Page 18: ...pins and springs on front column 3 Check for tire wear Overload Fuses The electric circuits of the EasyTravel Elite are provided with two overload protection fuses Replacement of the fuses is only pe...

Page 19: ...y can be measured in volts per motor V m Each Motorized scooter can resist EMI up to a certain intensity This is called its immunity level The higher the immunity level the greater the protection The...

Page 20: ...mmercial broad cast transmitters radio and TV broadcast antenna towers and amateur HAM radios NOTE Other types of hand held devices such as cordless phones laptop computers AM FM radios TV sets CD pla...

Page 21: ...ommunication devices such an cellular phones while your EasyTravel Elite is turned ON 2 Be aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to avoid coming close to them 3 If unintend...

Page 22: ...tor has a short circuit to a battery connection 4 flashes Freewheel is engaged 5 flashes Not used 6 flashes The controller is being inhibited from driving this may be because the battery charger is co...

Page 23: ...uthorized recycling facilities 12 TECHNICAL DATA The actual range depends on the operation conditions and the load Speed Continuously adjustable up to 6 km h 3 7 mph Power Supply 24 V from two recharg...

Page 24: ...maintenance or modification are not covered by the warranty For safety and for warranty assurance reasons any modifications and repair of the EasyTravel Elite or its components must be performed excl...

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