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USER’S MANUAL

ORTHOQUAD RZ1000

WARNING

Read the User Manual carefully before operating the

RZ1000

If you do not fully understand any part of this manual, please contact your dealer or

any of our Service Centres.

Read this manual step by step, as injury or damage may occur from misuse!

WARNING

Electromagnetic Interference (“EMI”) can cause powered vehicles to behave

erratically, which could be dangerous to the user.

For your safety and protection, it is IMPERATIVE that you take time to read

Chapter 8 (“EMI WARNING”) before operating the

RZ1000

Summary of Contents for RZ1000

Page 1: ...t your dealer or any of our Service Centres Read this manual step by step as injury or damage may occur from misuse WARNING Electromagnetic Interference EMI can cause powered vehicles to behave erratically which could be dangerous to the user For your safety and protection it is IMPERATIVE that you take time to read Chapter 8 EMI WARNING before operating the RZ1000 ...

Page 2: ...HAPTER 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for RZ1000 8 CHAPTER 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 17 CHAPTER 5 CHARGING THE RZ1000 BATTERIES 21 CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE 22 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR 24 CHAPTER 8 EMI WARNING www 25 WARRANTY Specification Sheet SPECIFICATIONS 26 WARRANTY STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 27 ...

Page 3: ...nded Incline Angles Page 10 The RZ1000 maximum safe slope is 6º 10 5 The braking system stops the RZ1000 smoothly and within a short distance after the throttle control lever is released The RZ1000 is equipped with both front and rear shock absorbers to give the user a comfortable and smooth drive even when using the vehicle on moderately rough roads The seat is spacious and comfortable and can be...

Page 4: ...n the scooter this is a black symbol with a circle and slash Please note and strictly adhere to the following Safety Instructions Additional Warnings and Notices are printed in this user manual it is imperative that you read carefully all chapters of this manual before operating the RZ1000 It is also advisable to refresh your memory by re reading this manual periodically Get acquainted with the RZ...

Page 5: ...hen driving over an obstacle always drive so that the front of the RZ1000 is facing the obstacle If for any reason the RZ1000 does not stop when you release the throttle control lever or takes longer to stop than it should 3 meters on a level surface turn the main key switch to OFF and contact your dealer Do not use the RZ1000 in heavy rain or extreme humidity or at temperatures below 30ºC 22ºF or...

Page 6: ... mode while seated on it or standing next to it The lights of the RZ1000 should be on when visibility is reduced day or night Since your seat upholstery is fire resistant do not cover it or replace with any upholstery other than upholstery of the same kind When removing the battery cover watch out for hot parts The motor axle EMB electronic cards and electronic controller might be hot Do not touch...

Page 7: ...orized dealer for information on proper disposal of your RZ1000 and its packaging Wear safety glasses Contains lead The battery charger is for indoor use only Flammable material Do not expose to open flame At the rear of the RZ1000 is the manual release lever of the EMB When using this lever be careful not to touch the internal surface of the motor as it could be very hot and cause injury See the ...

Page 8: ...encounter situations in which you will need some practice Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and confident control as you manoeuvre through doorways on and off elevators up and down ramps and over moderately rough terrain Below are some precautions tips and other safety considerations that will help you operate the RZ1000 scooter safely MODIFICATIONS We have designed and engineered...

Page 9: ...within the specified weight capacity for your RZ1000 Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty We will not be held responsible for injuries and or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations WARNING Do not carry passengers on your scooter Carrying passengers on your RZ1000 may result in instability INCLINE INFORMATION More and more buildings have ramps with specifi...

Page 10: ...red with snow ice cut grass or wet leaves WARNING Even though your RZ1000 is capable of climbing slopes greater than those illustrated in Figure do not under any circumstances exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented in this manual Doing so could cause your RZ1000 to become unstable Note that public accesses ramps are not subject to government regulation in all countries...

Page 11: ...clined road surfaces riding from an area of low traction to an area of high traction such as passing from a grassy area to a paved area especially at high speed while turning and abrupt changes of direction High cornering speeds are not recommended If you feel that you may tip over in a corner reduce your speed and steering angle i e lessen the sharpness of the turn to prevent your RZ1000 from tip...

Page 12: ...dges and or drop offs curbs porches stairs etc WARNING Do not try to go up or down an obstacle that is too high WARNING Do not try to go backward down any step curb or other obstacle This may cause the RZ1000 to tip WARNING Be sure your RZ1000 scooter is travelling perpendicular to any curb you may be required to go up or down WARNING Do not attempt to negotiate a curb that is higher than 10 cm 4 ...

Page 13: ...ystem is disengaged WARNING Do not press the automatic freewheel button while the RZ1000 is moving Disengage the drive motors only on a level surface Stand beside the RZ1000 to engage or disengage freewheel mode Never do this while sitting on the RZ1000 After you have finished pushing your RZ1000 always return it to the drive mode to lock the brakes pull the manual freewheel lever backward When us...

Page 14: ...nsportation We recommend that you closely review the manufacturer s instructions specifications and safety information before using the lift elevation product WARNING Never sit on your RZ1000 when it is being used with any type of lift elevation product Your RZ1000 was not designed for such use and any damage or injury resulting from such use is not our responsibility BATTERIES see also Storage In...

Page 15: ...t the armrests up WARNING Position yourself as far back as possible in the seat to prevent the RZ1000 from tipping and causing injury WARNING Avoid putting all of your weight on the armrests and do not make the armrests bear weight such as during transfers Such use may cause the RZ1000 to tip resulting in a fall from the RZ1000 and or personal injury WARNING Avoid putting all of your weight on the...

Page 16: ...ions amateur radio HAM transmitters wireless computer links microwave signals paging transmitters and medium range mobile transceivers used by emergency vehicles In some cases they can cause unintended movement or damage to the control system Every electrically powered mobility vehicle has an immunity or resistance to EMI The higher the immunity level the greater the protection against EMI This pr...

Page 17: ...te the RZ1000 not for locking Handlebar adjustment lever 2 Adjust the position of the handlebars height and distance as follows 1 Push the handlebar adjustment lever which locks the handlebars in place and move the handlebars to the position you want 2 Release the lever to lock the handlebars in place Charging Socket 3 Before attempting to drive the RZ1000 make sure the plug is disconnected from t...

Page 18: ...it dial is set to MAX the RZ1000 will drive at approximately 15 km hr When the speed limit dial is set to MIN the RZ1000 will drive at approximately 3 km hr Do not change the speed limit dial setting while the RZ1000 is moving Note Set the speed limit dial to MIN Until you get used to driving your new RZ1000 and When driving the RZ1000 inside a building or in a crowded area High Low Speed mode Swi...

Page 19: ...dicator button When a turn indicator is activated the applicable LED will flash To turn off the indicator press the button again The Hazard button activates the hazard lights front and rear blinkers To turn off the hazard lights press the button again Buzzer button 8 Automatic Freewheel switch 9 To activate the buzzer push the buzzer button Turn ignition key switch to ON then push the button to en...

Page 20: ... entire manual and before using the RZ1000 do a visual check of all the parts of the vehicle to make sure that there is no visible damage If you have any questions or concerns contact your dealer Controller programming Several parameters of the RZ1000 controller can be programmed Programming must be done by trained authorized technician only Incorrect programming can cause abnormal operation of th...

Page 21: ... be recharged every month 5 If you expect not to use your RZ1000 for an extended period of time we recommend charging it for two days and then disconnecting the batteries 6 If you have not used your RZ1000 for an extended period of time charge the batteries for at least 24 hours before driving Note There is NO need to disconnect the charging plug immediately after the charging is complete However ...

Page 22: ...r missing and damaged parts When first receiving the RZ1000 or after a long time without using it 2 Check air pressure in all tyres Every two weeks 30psi 3 Replace batteries Every 2 3 years When the distance you can travel on a single charge becomes short or After a technician recommends replacing it Note To replace the batteries the seat and the battery cover which is located under the seat must ...

Page 23: ...Figure bellow 1 Remove the terminal insulating cap from one battery terminal 2 Using an 8 mm key unscrew the wiring from the terminal Take care not to let the key touch any other terminal or metal part as this could cause damage or injury 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for all the other terminals 4 Remove the old batteries and install the new ones 5 Connect the wires of the new batteries as shown in Figur...

Page 24: ...adjustment Call for technical support 3 Key switch is turned ON but the ON light does not come on Main fuse 2 1a in Fig 1 popped Electrical fault Reset fuse Note Do not reset fuse more than twice If the symptom still recurs call your authorized dealer for support 4 RZ1000 does not move when you squeeze the throttle control lever Key switch is OFF Charger is connected to charging socket Control sys...

Page 25: ...mercial broadcast 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 players cassette players and small appliances such as electric shavers and hair dryers as far as we know are not likely to cause EMI problems to your powered vehicle Powered Vehicle Electromagnetic Interfe...

Page 26: ... 67 Load Capacity max 150kg 330lbs Range with Full Charge Up to 30 40 km Wheel size 4 10 3 50 6 13 inches high Tyres pressure 30psi BATTERY Sealed battery x 2 pcs 12V 40Ah Gel or 12V 55Ah AGM Insert pole BATTERY CHARGER Input 110V AC Output 24V DC 5amp MOTOR POWER 950W 24V DC BRAKING TYPE Regenerative braking OVERALL DIMENSIONS Length 56 Width 26 ...

Page 27: ...ess warranty STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS Always store in a dry area protected from freezing to avoid damage to the scooter and premature wear of the batteries Avoid exposure to rain snow ice salt or stagnant water Keep your scooter clean and dry Never expose the electronic components of the scooter to humidity rain snow mist or water from washing as it may damage electronic circuits Always store your sco...

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