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FREEWHEEL MODE
Your scooter is equipped with a manual freewheel lever that, when pushed down,
allows the scooter to be pushed. For more information about how to place your
scooter into and out of freewheel mode, see the “Your Zipr Breeze” section of
this manual.
WARNING! Do not use your scooter in freewheel mode without an
attendant present. Personal injury may result.
WARNING! Do not attempt to place your scooter in freewheel mode while
seated on it. Personal injury may result. Ask an attendant for assistance if
necessary.
WARNING! Do not place your scooter in freewheel mode while on an
incline. The scooter could roll uncontrollably on its own, causing personal
injury.
An added feature built into the Zipr Breeze is “push-too-fast” protection which
safeguards the scooter against gaining excessive speed while in freewheel mode.
“Push-too-fast” operates differently depending on which of two conditions exists:
If the key is switched “off” when in freewheel mode, the scooter’s
controller activates regenerative braking when the scooter is pushed faster
than a maximum threshold which has been preprogrammed. In this case,
the controller is acting as a speed governor.
If the key is switched “on” while in freewheel mode you will encounter
considerable resistance at any speed. This prevents the scooter from
gaining unwanted momentum should the manual freewheel lever
inadvertently be released while driving the scooter.
STAIRS AND ESCALATORS
The Zipr Breeze is not designed to travel up and down stairs or escalators.
Always use an elevator.
WARNING! Never use your scooter to negotiate steps or escalators. You
may cause injury to yourself and to others and damage your Zipr Breeze.
SAFETY CONTINUED
