Sunrise Medical STERLING ELITE2 Mini Instructions For Use Manual Download

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Elite

Mini XS Plus Rev.B

Instructions for Use

ELITE

Mini

ELITE

Plus

000691026.UK

Mobility Scooter

Summary of Contents for STERLING ELITE2 Mini

Page 1: ...1 Elite2 Mini XS Plus Rev B Instructions for Use ELITE2 Mini ELITE2 XS ELITE2 Plus 000691026 UK Mobility Scooter ...

Page 2: ...ons Options or accessories shown are available at extra cost EN Dealer signature and stamp If you have any queries about the use maintenance or safety of your product please contact your local approved Sunrise Medical service agent If you do not know of an approved dealer in your area or have any other questions please write or telephone Sunrise Medical Thorns Road Brierley Hill West Midlands DY5 ...

Page 3: ...9 5 4 Curves 20 5 5 Braking Emergency stop 20 5 6 Driving on a slope 20 5 7 Obstacles kerbs 21 5 8 Pushing the scooter 22 5 9 Using Near Water 22 6 0 Control Panel 23 6 1 Definitions 24 6 1 1 On Off Key Switch 27 6 1 2 Control Lever Wig wag Control 27 6 2 Braking 29 6 2 1 Emergency Braking using the Hand brake 29 6 2 2 Emergency Braking using the keyswitch 29 6 3 Throttle select switch 30 6 4 Dire...

Page 4: ...nents to the scooter unless they are officially approved by Sunrise Medical 1 1 This user manual This user manual will help you to use and maintain your scooter safely Do not use your scooter until this entire manual has been read and understood 1 2 For further information Please contact your local authorized Sunrise Medical dealer if you have any questions regarding the use maintenance or safety ...

Page 5: ... the user and or patient is established B4Me special adaptations Sunrise Medical strongly recommends that in order to ensure that your B4Me product operates and performs as intended by the manufacturer all the user information supplied with your B4Me product is read and understood before the product is first used Sunrise Medical also recommends that the user information is not discarded after read...

Page 6: ...ial Number Label Elite2 XS Elite2 Plus UDI label A Serial Label B next page 2 2 Safety Temperature WARNING Avoid physical contact with the scooter s motors at all times Motors are continuously in motion during use and can reach high temperatures After use the motors will cool down slowly Physical contact could cause burns Allow the motors after using at least 30 min to cool down If you do not use ...

Page 7: ...alarm systems in shops garage door openers In the unlikely event that such problems do occur we request that you notify your dealer immediately DANGER When operating two way radio walkie talkies C B Amateur radio public mobile radio and other powerful transmitting devices the scooter should be brought to a halt and turned off The operation of cordless mobile telephones and cell phones including ha...

Page 8: ...he scooter may affect the overall stability DANGER Ensure that the user and all carers fully understand the lift manufacturer s instructions for using the passenger lift Never exceed the lift manufacturer s recommended safe working load and load distribution guidance Always turn off all power when you are on the lift If you fail to do so you may touch the wigwag or side throttle controls by accide...

Page 9: ...s affixed to the chassis of the scooter Figs 2 6 1 2 6 2 and 2 6 3 For restrictions on user weight limit refer to technical specification chapter 11 The user must be informed of the contents of this user manual before driving the scooter In addition the user of the scooter must be given thorough instruction by a qualified specialist before he or she participates in traffic The first sessions in th...

Page 10: ...e hard and firm surfaces The safe limit for slopes and obstacles shall be observed They may be used on the roads in compliance with local country traffic law The speed must be adapted to suit the environment WARNING Drive carefully on slippery roads resulting from rain ice or snow You are required to turn on the lights in case of limited visibility When driving at higher speeds you must be extra c...

Page 11: ...ment of this yourself Damage to the control system of the scooter could happen if unauthorized adjustment is carried out 4 3 Elite2 Plus tiller height adjustment Fig 4 3 The Elite2 Plus tiller has a standard height adjustment of 0mm 50mm 1 Loosen A with 6 mm Allen key 2 Adjust B to the desired position carefully pull the tiller up using the tiller steering handle 3 Tighten A Fig 4 3 B A Fig 4 4 A ...

Page 12: ... 4 8 4 7 Seat position executed by the user Fig 4 7 1 Pull A to slide forward or backward 2 Release A 4 8 Armrest angle executed by the user Fig 4 8 1 Turn A 4 9 Control system programme This scooter is equipped with a control system that can be programmed by adjusting settings within the system This is a specialized job that needs training and can only be adjusted with professional software The e...

Page 13: ... as shown in the fitting photographs Fig 4 9 4 10 It is important that the belt is fitted correctly and is not twisted The belt is adjusted automatically to the correct tension by the internal reel system To lock the belt Pull the buckle over your lap and push firmly into the slot in the receiver 1 The belt will adjust to the correct tension To release the belt Push the red button marked PRESS to ...

Page 14: ...rrectly and it is free from any obstruction or adverse wear Failure to make sure that the lap belt is secure and adjusted prior to use could cause serious injury to the user E g too loose a strap may allow the user to slip down in the seat and risk suffocation DANGER WARNING Always make sure that the lap strap is correctly secured and adjusted prior to use If a strap is too loose it could cause th...

Page 15: ...to switch between the foot control and the twist grip or side lever control Fig 4 15 WARNING Accidental depression of the pedal while the scooter is switched on will cause the scooter to move Exercise caution and always turn the scooter off when not driving 4 12 2 Twist Grip Throttle The twist grip control may be used on its own or in conjunction with the foot control If it is used on its own it i...

Page 16: ...he scooter Fig 4 19 WARNING Be aware that attached accessories increase the effective footprint of the scooter Take extra care when manoeuvring if you have a rollator or walker on board Ensure that the load is secured properly before moving off Be aware that the load you are carrying may obscure the rear lights on the scooter If this is the case please use the foot path whilst carrying the load pa...

Page 17: ...scooter for more than just a moment switch the scooter off at the ignition key CAUTION Checking wheels tyres Are the tyres sufficiently inflated Chapter 8 2 Checking batteries Before using your vehicle for the very first time please charge your batteries for a period of 24 hours Are the batteries sufficiently charged The green lights on the battery indicator must be on Chapter 7 2 Do not use the s...

Page 18: ...rest Fig 5 1 3 Push the seat rotate lever forwards and rotate the seat until it faces you Fig 5 2 4 Make sure that the seat is locked securely into position 5 Push the seat rotate lever forwards and rotate the seat until facing forward Fig 5 3 6 Pull the seat sliding mechanism lever and slide forward or rearward to find a good seating position 7 Make sure that the seat is locked securely into posi...

Page 19: ...r grids could cause the scooter wheels to become lodged causing the scooter to come to a sudden stop When using your Scooter on public walkways and footpaths always be aware of pedestrians and situations which might require extra care When manoeuvring in confined areas including shops ensure the minimum speed is selected For the safety of the operator and other pedestrians Sunrise Medical recommen...

Page 20: ... go off the pavement causing problems if the corner is very rough Avoid this at all times by steering an exaggerated curve around the obstacle When steering in a tight spot such as a doorway or when turning around stop the scooter and then turn the handlebar to where you want to go then apply power gently This will make the scooter turn tightly It is also recommended that the pre set speed is set ...

Page 21: ...fully in a forward direction until the front wheel is on the edge of the kerb again in a 90 position to the kerb Drive as slowly as possible off the kerb with the drive wheels Do not stop the scooter during decent of the kerb You will feel more secure if you can lean backwards but if you can t don t worry the scooter is stable As long as you stay within its limitation you will be quite safe We rec...

Page 22: ...er will have no braking capability Make sure the scooter is on level ground before you release the motor brake Propel this scooter by the steering wheel and seat back only They provide secure points for you to hold the rear of the scooter to prevent a fall or tip over Check to make sure push handle grips will not rotate or slip off 5 9 Using Near Water Take extra care when using your scooter near ...

Page 23: ...ontrol levers J Mode button A C A D E F F G H I I B J 6 0 Control Panel KM H B Directional arrow C Battery level gauge D Speed control Slow Fast E Lights F Indicators G Hazard lights H Horn I Control levers J Mode button K Time Temp Button L Profile Button Indoor Outdoor M Indicator Icons N Speed display icon O LCD Display P Directional Arrows H J F F D D G O C E K L M M P N I ...

Page 24: ...nd functions E Lights Pressing the button will turn on the front LED headlight and the rear LED lights NOTE If the lights are inadvertently left on after use removing the ON OFF key will extinguish the lights automatically F Indicators Pressing the button will illuminate the front and rear LED indicators in a flashing pattern indicating you are turning the scooter On the keypad the visual indicato...

Page 25: ... Contact your Sunrise Medical dealer or supplier to do this M Indicator Icons The triangular shaped icon will pulse in time with the indicators and hazard lights N speed display icon Fig 6 2 N The straight line indicates the current running speed and will rise and fall accordingly The small dots represent the preset speed setting Fig 6 2 N KM H O LCD Display Fig 6 2 O The backlit LCD display can d...

Page 26: ...release the round button to confirm the hours setting and move to the next step The minutes part of the time display flashes Setting the Minutes Press and release the right hand indicator button once to move up One Minute at a time The Minutes display is changed by 1 minute per press and release To Finish Press and release the round button to confirm the minutes setting This will automatically sav...

Page 27: ...ttached to the scooter s key ring while driving This way you will avoid that that the scooter is accidentally switched off and comes to a standstill 6 1 2 Control Lever Wig wag Control Fig 6 5 Driving forward 1 Switch on the scooter see Fig 6 4 2 Use the speed control A in Fig 6 5 or Fig 6 6 to select the desired speed 3 Squeeze the wigwag lever B in Fig 6 5 on the right hand side The further you ...

Page 28: ...ible the throttle operation could be reversed through programming particularly if you are a second user When reversing an audible alarm can be programmed to come on to warn other vehicles or pedestrians that the scooter is reversing NOTE The audible reversing alarm is turned off by default but it can be activated by your Sunrise Medical dealer or supplier It is not recommended to deactivate this f...

Page 29: ...ping the high visibility rear LED braking lights will illuminate These also function when the scooter lights are turned on 6 2 1 Emergency Braking using the Hand brake In the unlikely event of an unwanted movement of the Scooter use the Parking Braking System PBS hand brake The Parking Braking System PBS is operated by pulling the hand brake lever on the tiller this will slow the scooter to a cont...

Page 30: ...rse is selected a warning flashing arrow appears on the LCD display of the Elite2 XS RS Fig 6 13 A or scrolling arrows appear on the LCD display of the Elite2 Plus Fig 6 14 B WARNING When the scooter is turned off the direction that was selected at the time of switching off will still be selected when the scooter is turned back on again Use caution when first starting off after a break in driving ...

Page 31: ...ey no longer hold charge The battery terminals need to be checked regularly for signs of corrosion If any corrosion is apparent then clean the terminals completely and re grease the terminal using Vaseline petroleum jelly not ordinary grease Ensure that the terminal nut and bolt cable clip and exposed cable are completely covered with jelly DANGER Do not expose any part of the battery to direct he...

Page 32: ... you leave your vehicle for an extended period more than 15 days charge the batteries fully and then disconnect the main battery lead Failure to allow for recharge will damage the batteries and can lead to shortened distances and premature failure Do not top up the charge of your batteries during the day Wait until the evening for a full overnight charge As a general rule maintenance free batterie...

Page 33: ...n Do not disassemble charger only have it repaired by the manufacturers Incorrect re assembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire To reduce the risk of an electric shock unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Turning off the controls will not reduce the risk Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of battery or charger You should n...

Page 34: ...ubject to a wear and tear clause and if you genuinely wear out your batteries in 6 months it will not be possible to obtain a replacement under warranty 7 5 Battery Removal Replacing and servicing batteries is to be done by qualified specialist In case of malfunctioning batteries contact your local dealer DANGER Do not attempt to replace or service batteries without the supervision of trained and ...

Page 35: ...35 ENGLISH Elite2 Mini XS Plus Rev B Fig 7 2 Fig 7 3 Fig 7 4 Fig 7 5 Fig 7 6 Fig 7 7 ...

Page 36: ... the access is not greater than the maximum safe slope of the scooter any steps or risers are no greater than the maximum height of the scooter obstacle climbing height there is adequate turning space within the access area to the train and on the train Most train operators will provide assistance provided that arrangements have been made in advance We suggest you have you Owner s Manual ready whe...

Page 37: ... must make sure that it is functioning correctly before it is used All fasteners must be replaced like for like using the correct length tensile strength and materials When replacing self locking nuts or nuts studs secured with a thread locking solution ensure that a suitable thread locking solution is reapplied to the fastener Daily checks Perform the daily check routine before driving as describ...

Page 38: ...een over the complete surface of the tyre WARNING If you are in any doubt about the performance requirements of your scooter contact your Sunrise Medical authorised dealer After performing any maintenance or repairs on the scooter you must make sure that it is functioning correctly before it is used A complete inspection safety check and service should be made by a Sunrise Medical authorised deale...

Page 39: ...NOTE Reverse the following procedures to refit the wheels unless otherwise stated 9 3 1 Elite2 XS RS 3 Wheel Front Wheel Removal Elevate the front wheel by placing a jack under the relevant jack points Fig 9 1 When elevated back up the jack with solid blocks to increase stability Fig 9 11 Use a 4 0mm Allen Key to remove the brake anchor stud Fig 9 3 Remove the brake cable from the outer sleeve by ...

Page 40: ...6 Remove the small spacer Fig 9 17 Withdraw the axle stud Fig 9 18 Gently lift the front wheel out Fig 9 19 9 3 3 Elite2 XS RS Rear Wheel Removal Use a flat bladed screwdriver to carefully lever off the hub cover Fig 9 20 With the wheel still on the ground use a 19 0mm socket to loosen the hub nut but do not release the nut more than two turns Fig 9 21 Elevate the rear wheel by placing a jack unde...

Page 41: ...36 Gently get hold of the inner tube just behind the valve Carefully feed the tube out of the tyre Fig 9 37 NOTE Solid tyres are chemically bonded to the wheel rims These must be changed as a complete assembly To refit Place the tube inside the tyre and rest it on the outer rim Align the valve stem with the cut out on the rim Fig 9 38 Face the valve stem outward Fig 9 38 Place the inner rim over t...

Page 42: ...or wear and make sure the buckle is operational Check the Parking brake clicks on and off Check tyres and inflate if required Ensure any visible nuts and bolts are tight Ensure all cables and connectors are sound tidy and out of the way Clean the scooter and upholstery regularly Battery terminal inspection Remove any corrosion and apply Vaseline Check upholstery seating headrests arm pads for wear...

Page 43: ... 95 9 5 Lighting maintenance DANGER Maintaining lights and indicators is a safety critical task If your lights and indicator system shows a defect please contact your Sunrise Medical Approved Dealer All lights and indicators are state of the art LED low energy no maintenance units There are no light bulbs used The high intrinsic reliability of these units means that they are extremely unlikely to ...

Page 44: ...l authorised dealer NOTE Taking the scooter from a warm indoor environment to very cold outside surroundings may cause the display to mist for a short time This is harmless and will clear quickly 10 1 Elite2 Plus display Fig 10 1 Always consult your Sunrise Medical authorised dealer when a diagnostic fault has appeared on your scooter display Elite2 PLUS Fault The battery gauge shows the status of...

Page 45: ...ottle levers are at the neutral or rest position M The scooter is being prevented from driving by the control system because of an inhibit signal Check that the charger plug is disconnected from the charge socket M This is not used M The freewheel lever switch is activated Switch the scooter off put the scooter back into DRIVE mode and switch the scooter back on again M The Motor has a short circu...

Page 46: ...e with the above recommendations and national requirements Pb In the following section there is a description of the materials used on the scooter in view of the disposal or recycling of the scooter and its packaging There may also be special local regulations in force with regard to disposal or recycling these must be taken into account when disposing of your scooter This can include the cleaning...

Page 47: ...licable as mentioned in Appendix 1 EN 12182 2012 Class B Assistive products for persons with disability General requirements and test methods Elite2 Mini 136 kg Elite2 XS Elite2 Plus 170 kg EN 12184 2014 Class B Electrically powered wheelchairs scooters and their chargers Requirements and test methods Elite2 Mini 136 kg Elite2 XS Elite2 Plus 170 kg ISO 7176 8 2014 Requirements and test methods for...

Page 48: ...km 38 8km 15 5mi 24 1mi NB The following aspects have a negative influence on the range of action Obstacles rugged terrain driving on slopes exposure to temperatures below freezing point and frequent use of powered seat options Climbing capability for obstacles 72mm 2 8 Max speed forward 10 kph 12 kph 6 2mph 7 4mph Turning radius 1230 mm 48 4 Turning space reversing width 1500 mm 59 0 Ground clear...

Page 49: ...e a negative influence on the range of action Obstacles rugged terrain driving on slopes exposure to temperatures below freezing point and frequent use of powered seat options Climbing capability for obstacles 100mm 3 9 Max speed forward 10 kph 15 kph 6 2mph 9 3mph Turning radius 1400 mm 55 1 Turning space reversing width 1850 mm 72 8 Ground clearance 110 mm 4 3 Tyre Pressure 1 8 bar 2 4 bar 26 PS...

Page 50: ...ave a negative influence on the range of action Obstacles rugged terrain driving on slopes exposure to temperatures below freezing point and frequent use of powered seat options Climbing capability for obstacles 100mm 3 9 Max speed forward 10 kph 15 kph 6 2mph 9 3mph Turning radius 1400 mm 55 1 Turning space reversing width 1850 mm 72 8 Ground clearance 135 mm 5 3 Tyre Pressure 1 8 bar 2 4 bar 26 ...

Page 51: ...ight c The product or part has not been maintained or serviced in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations as shown in the user instructions and or the service instructions d Accessories have been used which are not specified as original accessories e The product or part having been damaged by neglect accident or improper use f Changes modifications have been made to the product or parts...

Page 52: ... setting posture and physical capabilities of the user Maximum user weight CE Mark Maximum speed User s Guide Date of manufacture Serial number This symbol means Medical Device Manufacturer s address Maximum total weight XXX kg kg Maximum axle loading Indicates electrical electronic equipment must be disposed of in accordance with the WEEE directive ...

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