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Solo XT550

OWNERS GUIDE

IMPORTANT

Read before using

C24AB

ConvaQuip Ind., Inc.
P.O. Box 3417
Abilene, TX 79604

Toll 800-637-8436
Fax 325-677-7217

Summary of Contents for Solo XT550

Page 1: ...Solo XT550 OWNERS GUIDE IMPORTANT Read before using C24AB ConvaQuip Ind Inc P O Box 3417 Abilene TX 79604 Toll 800 637 8436 Fax 325 677 7217 ...

Page 2: ...lo XT550 For Transport 7 8 SECTION 7 Operating Controls for Delta Tiller 9 10 SECTION 8 Operating Sequence 11 SECTION 9 Brake Systems 12 SECTION 10 Batteries 13 SECTION 11 Battery Charging 14 15 SECTION 12 Routine Maintenance 16 SECTION 13 Troubleshooting 17 SECTION 14 Specifications 18 SECTION 15 Electromagnetic Interference 19 20 SECTION 16 California Proposition 65 Warnings 21 SECTION 17 Warran...

Page 3: ...tention to the safety precautions listed in Section 2 and in various places throughout this manual Although maintenance on your Solo XT550 is minimal it is important that you follow the maintenance instructions listed in Section 12 of this manual Please record the Serial Number of your Solo XT550 on this page This is necessary in the event you need to order repair parts The serial number is locate...

Page 4: ...o instructions concerning your personal safety Read the instructions that accompany this symbol and be aware that to disobey or disregard the message may result in personal injury or death PLEASE NOTE The words DANGER WARNING and CAUTION are used throughout this manual to designate the level of a hazards seriousness DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will resul...

Page 5: ...T use the Solo XT550 as a seat in a motor vehicle It DOES NOT meet Federal safety stan dards for vehicle seating DO NOT operate your Solo XT550 on streets or roads DO NOT operate the Solo XT550 if the Parking Brake is not operating properly Refer to Section 8 and to the Maintenance Instructions for details DO NOT operate when carrying a weight greater than 550 lbs ALWAYS disconnect the batteries w...

Page 6: ...without reaching down 3 Seat Height Adjustment Front Back Seat Adjustment Section 5 4 Battery Charger Plug Section 11 5 Headlight optional 6 Rear Drive Unit Transaxle drive for quieter operation and a rugged 24 volt DC motor 7 Brake Release Lever Allows the cart to be pushed Section 9 8 Seat Swivel Release Positive lock not friction lock 9 Removable Armrests Width of Armrests is adjustable for you...

Page 7: ...rt with x 1 bolts and lock nuts Two 5 16 nylon washers go between the Armrest and support fig 2 3 6 Connect Front Frame Section and Rear Drive unit according to the instructions in Section 6 7 Install the Seat by placing the Seat Post in the Seat Base on the Solo XT550 The seat height is adjustable by positioning the seat height adjustment tube in one of the holes provided ALWAYS USE THE LOWEST PO...

Page 8: ...BLE FOR YOU T o change positions remove seat pull the locking pin from the lower seat base put the height adjustment tube in the desired location and lock in place with pin FRONT TO BACK ADJUSTMENT There are three positions T o change position remove the seat plate assembly from the bottom of the seat Remove the four bolts holding the upper seat post to the seat plate Bolt the upper seat post back...

Page 9: ...Rear Drive Unit See Figure 5 STEP 3 Grasp the Battery Strap and lift each Battery out See Figure 6 STEP 4 Grasp the handlebar with one hand With the other hand grasp the T handle directly behind the seat base See Figure 7 STEP 5 Lift up on the handle Continue to lift until the Front Frame Section is clear of the Rear Drive Unit Lifting the T handle both releases the latch and allows you to lift th...

Page 10: ...2 Stand the tiller straight up and grasp the handlebar with one hand Grasp the T handle with the other hand Lift up on the T handle and set the Front Frame in the V groove on the Rear Drive Unit Release the T handle and allow the front frame to drop down engaging the latch Check to be sure the latch is engaged STEP 3 Raise the tiller up reconnect the battery and motor cables and reinstall the seat...

Page 11: ... confined or crowded areas Faster speeds should not be used except when traveling straight and in open areas NOTE Reducing the speed setting also reduces power If you are unable to climb a ramp you may need to turn the knob clockwise to increase power WARNING Operating too fast for conditions can cause the Solo XT550 to tip over This may result in serious injury to yourself and damage to your Solo...

Page 12: ...e operated with only one hand if necessary If only using the right hand push with the thumb to go forward and pull with the index finger to go in reverse If using the left hand push with the thumb for reverse and pull with the index finger to go forward See figure 13 for right hand reverse example NOTE If you must operate the Solo XT550 with your left hand only the operation of the Accelerator Lev...

Page 13: ...ra caution Make sure you are familiar with your Solo XT550 and comfortable with its operation and capabilities before attempting these things WARNING The Solo XT550 is an electrical device DO NOT ALLOW THE SOLO XT550 TO GET WET Do not spray with water from a source such as a garden hose or a pressure washer Take extreme care not to expose the electrical connections and components to any moisture C...

Page 14: ... and allow the Solo XT550 to be pushed Simply pull up on the lever fig 14 to release the brake Push down to operate the Solo XT550 When the MANUAL RELEASE LEVER is in the released position a safety interlock switch prevents the Solo XT550 from being driven Do not leave the brake lever in the released position when the Solo XT550 is unattended A small amount of current is required to power the inte...

Page 15: ...CID CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO YOUR SOLO XT550 AND TO SURFACES IN YOUR HOME OR CAR THAT COMES IN CONTACT WITH ACID ALWAYS WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN HANDLING UNSEALED LEAD ACID BATTERIES REFER TO INSTRUCTION ON THE BATTERIES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Use care when connecting or disconnecting wires from the battery terminals Be sure that the tools you are using do not accidentally drop or ...

Page 16: ...turning the key on This will give a reading on the BATTERY LEVEL METER located on the ACCELERATOR CONTROL PANEL The batteries are fully charged when the needle is all the way to the right in the green area of the meter Do not check the meter with the charger plugged in as it will give a false reading If after charging the batteries will not take a charge as shown by the BATTERY LEVEL METER or one ...

Page 17: ...turn green when charging is complete Always place the charger on a hard flat surface with plenty of air space around it do not place the charger on the seat of the vehicle WHEN SHOULD I CHARGE MY SOLO XT550 DAILY USER Charge daily This applies to any one who actually uses his or her equipment for community mobility outside the home WARNING Do not expose any battery charger to moisture Do not conne...

Page 18: ...eaning Do not use any petroleum based solvents since they can damage the finish Clean the vinyl seat cushion with a mild soap and water The optional cloth seat cushion should be vacuumed or brushed as needed and cleaned by a furniture cleaning service when necessary ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SECTION 12 WARNING Air pressure inside the tire can cause an explosion if the bolts holding the wheel halves toge...

Page 19: ...ler 5 Check to be sure that all electrical connectors are properly connected and latched Inspect connectors for corrosion or breakage 6 Be sure the batteries are fully charged If these measures do not correct the problem or if you are experiencing any other problems please contact your ConvaQuip dealer The SOLO XT550 controller is equipped with an error code indicator If the controller detects an ...

Page 20: ...rance 4 Turning Radius inside front tire 33 Tire Size front gray pneumatic 9 rear gray pneumatic 10 Maximum Weight of Operator 550 lb Seat Height Manual Adjustment 15 16 17 18 Maximum Incline 6 Seat Dimensions 16 d x 18 w x 16 h Seat Type Deluxe Folding Seat With Flip Up Armrests Measured from floorboard Add 5 1 2 to ground NOTE ConvaQuip Ind Inc reserves the right to change specifications without...

Page 21: ... of radiated EMI There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid Others are not apparent and exposure is unavoidable However we believe that by following the warnings listed below your risk to EMI will be minimized The source of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types 1 Hand h...

Page 22: ... wheelchair movement which could result in serious injury 1 Do not operate hand held transceivers transmitters receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn ON personal communications devices such as cellular phones while the powered wheelchair 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 unintended movement of brake rel...

Page 23: ...wn to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING ...

Page 24: ...e is warranted as follows 1st year We pay 100 of replacement parts cost You pay nothing 2nd year We pay 67 of replacement parts cost You pay 33 3rd year We pay 50 of replacement parts cost You pay 50 The motor and brake are warranted for a period of one year The warranty excludes claims due to an increase in operational noise level ITEMS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY Tires and batteries are not cove...

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