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OWNER’S MANUAL ZIPPY 3 / 4 LITE

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Pinch Point!

Keep hands and clothing clear of the seat swivel post and seat post.

Accident hazard due to non-engaged seat! Ensure that the seat is properly engaged
by turning the seat slightly left and right.

Unlock the Tiller

10.

Turn the tiller lock knob to the unlocked position. See figure 22 on page 29.

IF YOU DON’T UNLOCK YOUR TILLER LOCK KNOB, YOUR TILLER WILL NOT TURN!
THIS COULD CAUSE INJURY.
Accident hazard due to incorrect seat position!

Always turn the seat to face

forwards and engage it before driving. If the seat is in any other position, the
possibility of tipping is increased. Before turning the seat, always ensure that the
scooter is on an even and solid surface.

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Summary of Contents for Zippy Lite

Page 1: ...Tel 0861 662 454 Website www zippymobility co za Postal address P O Box 18998 Sunward Park 1470 Owner s Manual Zippy 3 4 Lite ...

Page 2: ...s Manual 1 Battery Pack 1 Front Basket 1 Seat with Armrests 2 Keys Battery Charger Seat Post Nut and Bolt or Detent Pin DISCLAIMER We ask that you read this manual completely before operating your new Zippy Lite Zippy Mobility is not and cannot be held responsible for any damage or injury incurred due to improper or unsafe use of the Zippy Lite scooter Zippy Mobility specifically disclaims respons...

Page 3: ...E 8 MOTOR BRAKING SYSTEM 9 MEDICATION 10 RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS 10 3 EMI RFI 12 EMI RFI AND YOUR ZIPPY LITE 12 EMI RFI RECOMMENDATIONS 12 4 YOUR ZIPPY LITE 13 FOR YOUR RECORDS 13 SPECIFICATIONS 14 5 OPERATION 16 CONTROL PANEL 16 DELTA TILLER ADJUSTMENT 17 SEATING 18 FREEWHEEL MODE 19 6 RIDING YOUR ZIPPY LITE 21 MOUNTING 21 BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR ZIPPY LITE 21 GETTING ON YOUR...

Page 4: ...L ZIPPY 3 4 LITE 3 9 TRANSPORTING YOUR ZIPPY LITE 30 10 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 31 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 31 BATTERIES AND CHARGING 31 DIAGNOSTICS 33 11 WARRANTY 36 12 WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM 38 13 TABLE OF FIGURES 40 ...

Page 5: ...Support Services at 0861 662 454 Zippy Mobility cannot be held responsible for personal injury or property damage resulting from the unsafe or the improper use of any of our broad range of health and personal mobility products Also Zippy Mobility cannot be held responsible for personal injury or property damage resulting from attempts to follow instructions suggestions and guidelines presented in ...

Page 6: ...eft or right for easy transfers or to sit more comfortably at a table or desk Easy Access Battery Pack Located under the seat the battery pack has a wireless connector system for easy disassembly and reassembly The battery pack can be removed and brought indoors for charging with it s off board charger Inter changeable shrouds The body rear shroud deck shroud of your scooter is formed ABS plastic ...

Page 7: ...ippy Mobility Dealer for more information or to order Cane Holder Tube Cup Holder Deluxe Pack N Go Forearm Crutch Holder Mirror Safety Flag Scooter Cover Touch up Paint Oxygen holder Some accessories require a mounting bracket or mounting clips Please check with your dealer to find out if the accessory you would like to order requires a mounting bracket or mounting clips ...

Page 8: ...ip up the armrest s When getting on or off your Zippy Lite keep your weight toward the middle of the deck Putting most or all of your weight on the edge of the deck may cause an unstable condition GETTING ON YOUR ZIPPY LITE Position the seat for safe and easy mounting Ensure that the seat is facing forward See section 5 Operation Return tiller to full upright position if necessary Carefully place ...

Page 9: ...Lite moving when climbing an incline If you do come to a stop restart and accelerate slowly and carefully Do not try to descend or climb a slope whose gradient is greater than recommended Zippy Lite maximum recommend incline is 6 If while you are driving down a slope your scooter starts to move faster than you feel is safe release the throttle control lever and allow your Zippy Lite to come to a s...

Page 10: ... switch to the Off position See section 5 Operation 2 Dismount your Zippy Lite 3 Set the freewheel lever to Disengaged 4 While standing alongside the scooter carefully manually manoeuvre it down the slope 5 When you have reached a level surface at the bottom of the slope position the freewheel lever in the engaged position See section 5 Operation 6 Carefully remount your Zippy Lite and set the key...

Page 11: ...ting or disassembling your Zippy Lite Always operate your Zippy Lite with thought care and safety Do not attempt to use your Zippy Lite on an escalator Always use an elevator Do not carry passengers under any circumstances Do not mount or dismount your Zippy Lite unless the brake is engaged Always make sure that the key switch is set to Off before mounting or dismounting your scooter Do not back y...

Page 12: ... path is clear and that you are visible to motor traffic Never drive your Zippy Lite up or down a step or curb that is higher than the ground clearance on the spec page Never back up or down a step or curb Do not drive your Zippy Lite in icy or salted conditions Never operate your Zippy Lite while you are under the influence of alcohol ...

Page 13: ... to a certain level The higher the level of resistance the greater the degree of protection from EMI RFI measured in volts per meter V m The FDA has also determined that current technology is capable of providing 20 V m of resistance to EMI RFI which would provide useful protection against common sources of interference This product has been tested and has passed an immunity level of 20 V m EMI RF...

Page 14: ...__ Body Colour __________________________ Dealer Name __________________________________________________________________ Company _____________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________ City __________________________________ Province ____________ Postal Code _______ Please remember to fill in and return yo...

Page 15: ...nd to top of back of seat 55 8 60 9 cm 55 8 60 9 cm Ground to top of Seat 48 53 cm 48 53 cm Ground to top of Deck 10 7 cm 10 7 cm Deck to top of Seat 44 5 48 9 cm 44 5 48 9 cm Number of Seat Height Adjustments 3 3 Size of Increments 2 5 cm 2 5 cm Front axle to Rear axle 76 2 cm 76 2 cm Weight of Unit assembled 46 2 kg 49 8 kg Front Half 14 9 kg 18 5 kg Rear Half 11 7 kg 11 7 kg Seat with Arms 9 5 ...

Page 16: ...nty Electronics 2 2 Year Warranty 2 Year Warranty Notes 1 Battery range will vary due to rider weight drive surface and terrain 2 Electronics warranty excludes batteries 3 There is a 2 54 cm tolerance on all dimensions Literature is current at the time of printing Zippy Mobility reserves the right to make changes to the product or literature at any time ...

Page 17: ...our Zippy Lite Key Switch This switch turns the power on and off to your Zippy Lite See figure 5 Insert the key into the key switch Turn the key 90 degrees clockwise to turn on your scooter s power Your scooter will beep once the DC Battery Voltage Meter will light up and the needle will move to indicate that power is on Turn the key back to the vertical position to turn off your scooter s power N...

Page 18: ...o reverse or from reverse to forward To drive in reverse use either of the following Use your left hand fingers to pull back on the left side of the throttle control lever Use your right thumb to push the right side of the throttle control lever When the throttle control lever is completely released it automatically returns to the centre stop position and engages your scooter s brakes bringing you...

Page 19: ...ly tightened against the inserted armrest tube Do not overextend the armrest Flip up Armrests Pull up on the end of either armrest to flip it up for easy transfer on and off your Zippy Lite See 1 on figure 7 Armrest Angle To increase the armrest angle turn the armrest angle screw counter clockwise See 2 on figure 7 To decrease the armrest angle turn the armrest angle screw clockwise Figure 6 Armre...

Page 20: ...eat post Figure 9 Figure 10 Do not sit in or attempt to move your Zippy Lite unless the frame and rear carriage are securely engaged Accidental separation of the frame from the rear carriage may occur and cause injury or damage Never sit on your Zippy Lite in freewheel mode Never disengage the park brake while you are operating your Zippy Lite Always make certain that your scooter park brake is en...

Page 21: ...S MANUAL ZIPPY 3 4 LITE 20 20 Figure 11 Freewheel Lever Pushing the scooter too quickly in freewheel will cause the motor to act as a generator causing the scooter to become difficult to push Freewheel slowly ...

Page 22: ...sition See Freewheel Mode on page 19 of section 5 Operation in this manual 3 Flip up the armrest s When getting on or off your Zippy Lite keep your weight toward the middle of the deck Putting most or all of your weight on the edge of the deck may cause an unstable condition GETTING ON YOUR ZIPPY LITE 1 Position the seat for safe and easy mounting Ensure that the seat is facing forward See section...

Page 23: ...r see figure 4 on page 13 turn the tiller to the left to travel to the left 3 Make certain to maintain sufficient clearance when turning your scooter so that the rear wheels will clear any obstacle Turning your scooter too sharply at too high of a speed may create a situation where one of the rear wheels will leave the ground and the possibility of tipping the scooter Avoid this danger at all time...

Page 24: ...y Lite while driving up a ramp Starting up again simply requires that you apply gentle and steady forward power pressure to the throttle control lever Accelerate gently after stopping on any incline Driving down a ramp Keep your Zippy Lite s speed control dial set fully counter clockwise at the slowest speed setting If you must come to a stop release the throttle control lever slowly and smoothly ...

Page 25: ...key switch before you begin to disassemble your Zippy Lite 2 Optional Loosen the armrest adjustment knobs and remove the arms from the seat This will reduce the weight of the seat making it easier to lift 3 While holding the seat rotation lever up grip the seat on opposite sides and with a firm grip pull the seat straight up towards you See figure 14 Remove the Battery Pack 4 Lift the battery pack...

Page 26: ...re 16 Then tighten the adjustment knob to secure the tiller in its new position Once the tiller is lowered and locked and the scooter is disassembled you may use it as a handle for easy transportation See 3 on figure 16 Separate the Drivetrain from the Frame Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the frames This area is a pinch point and requires your full attention 8 Hold the seat with one ...

Page 27: ...eat care Always try to get help from a second person especially when stowing parts for transport Pinch Point A pinch point is an area where you MUST consider your fingers to be sure they DO NOT become pinched between two metal areas The greatest chance of pinch points become possible during the assembly of the Zippy Lite scooter INJURY HAZARD DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY Ensure that all components in ...

Page 28: ...ween the two sections See figure 20 Install the Battery Pack 3 Gently lower the battery pack onto the frame See figure 21 Raise the Tiller 4 Loosen the tiller adjustment knob and raise the tiller See figure 22 5 Tighten the tiller adjustment knob at the desired position MAKE SURE YOU TIGHTEN YOUR TILLER KNOB TO BE SURE IT IS SECURED IN THE DESIRED POSITION Figure 19 Drivetrain Alignment Figure 20 ...

Page 29: ...n to lock it in place See figure 22 Install the Seat 7 Hold the seat at an angle so you can see the seat swivel post underneath 8 Place the seat swivel post into the seat post as shown in figure 23 9 Pull up on the seat release lever to lock the seat in place Figure 23 Installing the Seat Tiller Basket Tiller Adjustment Knob Tiller Lock Knob ...

Page 30: ...ller 10 Turn the tiller lock knob to the unlocked position See figure 22 on page 29 IF YOU DON T UNLOCK YOUR TILLER LOCK KNOB YOUR TILLER WILL NOT TURN THIS COULD CAUSE INJURY Accident hazard due to incorrect seat position Always turn the seat to face forwards and engage it before driving If the seat is in any other position the possibility of tipping is increased Before turning the seat always en...

Page 31: ...hich you disassemble your Zippy Lite or fold the seat and tiller depends on the size and shape of the cargo area of the transporting vehicle Do not lift your Zippy Lite by its plastic body parts or dash Breakage of these parts is not covered by the warranty Do not use the tyres or wheels to lift the rear carriage The carriage may rotate and cause injury or damage Moving blankets or other forms of ...

Page 32: ...nap colour shrouds in Red Blue Colours can be changed by gently snapping off the pieces See figure 25 and 26 Clean the body of your scooter with a damp cloth Do not hose down your scooter Dry with a clean soft cloth Use cool water mixed with a mild soap to remove dirt and oils Buff by hand with a soft cloth Vinyl Seat Clean with a mild soap or mild detergent and a damp cloth A vinyl cleaner may al...

Page 33: ...ed for operating Zippy Lite scooters These batteries are maintenance free There is no danger of spillage or leakage so these batteries are safely transportable on aircraft buses trains etc By following the procedures set out in this manual you can expect extended life from your Zippy Lite s batteries IF YOUR ZIPPY LITE DOES NOT OPERATE Make certain that the freewheel lever is set to the engaged po...

Page 34: ...y be the problem Consult your authorized Zippy Mobility dealer Resetting the Main Circuit Breaker 1 If the main circuit breaker trips as a result of run down batteries or because of a temporary overload reset the circuit breaker 2 Wait ten minutes or so for the motor control board to return to the normal operating temperature range 3 Make certain that the key switch is set to the Off position 4 Pr...

Page 35: ...Indicates that the motor control board is overloaded and overheated An overload can occur if you have been driving your Zippy Lite for an extended period of time up an incline above the recommended 6 degrees An overload can occur if your Zippy Lite is carrying a payload that is higher than the recommended weight capacity of 136 kgs Your scooter will not operate until the motor control board cools ...

Page 36: ...ndicates a problem with the throttle control lever May also indicate a problem with the potentiometer speed control Your scooter will not operate until the problem is resolved Remedy Make certain that all electrical connections are firmly and correctly joined If the connections are all firmly joined and the problem is not solved contact your authorized Zippy Mobility dealer 8 Beeps Indicates a mot...

Page 37: ...d Zippy 3 4 Lite Zippy 3 4 Sport Zippy 3 4 Ultra Lifetime Limited Warranty For the life of the scooter from the date of purchase from an authorized Zippy Mobility dealer in the event of defective materials or workmanship Zippy Mobility will repair or replace at our option any of the following structural components found to be defective by an authorized Zippy Mobility representative Steel Frame Fra...

Page 38: ...ic Controller Dash Assembly Potentiometer Assembly Wire Harness es Note While charging batteries it is normal for the battery charger to heat up Heat coming from the battery charger DOES NOT constitute a defect PLEASE do not put battery charger on a carpet One Year Limited Warranty For the period of one year from the date of purchase in the event of defective materials or workmanship Zippy Mobilit...

Page 39: ..._____________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________________ Province ____________________________ Postal Code _____________________________ PRODUCT INFORMATION Serial Number ____________________________________________________________________ Purchased From ___________________________________________________________________ City ____________...

Page 40: ...AL ZIPPY 3 4 LITE 39 Fold Here First _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ Zippy Mobility P O Box 18998 Sunward Park 1470 Fold Here Second Place Stamp Here ...

Page 41: ... 11 Freewheel Lever 21 Figure 12 Key Switch Off 21 Figure 13 Key Switch On 21 Figure 14 Removing the Seat Error Bookmark not defined Figure 15 Removing the Battery Pack Error Bookmark not defined Figure 16 Lowered Tiller 25 Figure 17 Releasing the Drivetrain 25 Figure 18 Zippy Lite Components 3 wheel Error Bookmark not defined Figure 19 Drivetrain Adjustment 27 Figure 20 Connecting Frame and Drive...

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