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Operating Instructions and Owner’s Handbook   

 

 

Summary of Contents for sonet

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions and Owner s Handbook ...

Page 2: ...Y 7 6 DISMANTLING 8 7 PARKING BRAKE RELEASE 8 8 SAFETY OVERLOAD SWITCH 8 9 TIPS CAUTIONS PROBLEMS ADDITIONAL FEATURES 9 10 BATTERY CHARGING 9 11 A GUIDE TO SAFE LASTING BATTERIES 10 12 MAINTENANCE 10 13 TROUBLE SHOOTING 11 14 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 12 15 WARRANTY 12 16 SAFE DRIVING TIPS FOR SCOOTER USERS 13 ...

Page 3: ...ce of alcohol or certain drugs which may impair your safety Do not climb or descend curbs that exceed the Sonet s capability Do not turn when negotiating curbs Always approach curbs at low speed and straight Always stop fully before changing direction forward or reverse Always keep your feet on the vehicle when driving Always proceed carefully while riding your scooter especially as you approach t...

Page 4: ...t the automatic braking fails If used this lever will cut all of the power of the machine and bring you safely to a halt Lever located on left handle bar Horn Press to operate fig 1 1 Indicators Left and right hand Press to switch on and press again to switch off Indicators are accompanied by an audible warning 1 2 Indicator Warning Lights Come on when using indicators fig 1 3 Hazard Warning Light...

Page 5: ...icates that re charging will be required very shortly It is impossible to be more specific than this as different weights of users and different types of terrain will achieve different results fig 1 7 3 Seat Adjustment The seat can be swivelled fully through 360 This allows a variety of different positions if you need to sit at a table etc Swivelling it within 90 allows easy entry and exit The lev...

Page 6: ...afety 6 To negotiate from pavement to road or road to pavement you should try to find a suitable slope The Sonet will mount or go down kerbs 80mm high but you should approach a kerb at right angles 90 0 so that both front wheels mount or dismount at the same time You should stop just short of the edge and If you are going up select a high speed setting then drive until both front and back wheels a...

Page 7: ...very inspected and tested prior to despatch The batteries may have been disconnected for delivery purposes only Remove all the items from the carton and strip the protective packaging materials off each item Returns are only accepted when the product is shipped in the original cartons with the original packing material installed 5 1 Tiller adjustment Press down the tiller lever and pull tiller up ...

Page 8: ...All components are heavy seek help if you think you may injure yourself lifting this weight When transporting the Sonet please remember the various components can be potentially dangerous should they become dislodged in any emergency braking Ensure they are all stowed securely and strapped to prevent movement or flying objects 7 Parking Brake Release Should the Sonet need to be manoeuvred for any ...

Page 9: ...op of the battery Failure to observe this warning will void your battery warranty Your Sonet batteries are maintenance free because the electrolyte is immobilised in a special form and will not leak out even if the batteries overturn 10 Battery Charging The battery charger supplied is special to your Sonet and so it may not be suitable for any other powered mobility product Only use the charger su...

Page 10: ...ery faults due to a defect by the original manufacturer will normally become obvious within the first two months Any gradual deterioration in performance after this period is normally associated with fair wear and tear misuse or accidental damage is not covered by the manufacturer s warranty 12 Maintenance We recommend that the Sonet has an annual service and maintenance check by your Sonet Dealer...

Page 11: ... down quickly please do not use your machine and contact your TGA dealer Batteries Keep your batteries well charged see Battery Charging section Keep batteries clean and in a dry frost proof place Keep battery terminals tight IMPORTANT It is not possible to predict the life expectancy of your batteries This is mainly due to different workloads a battery can be subjected to Some Sonet users will us...

Page 12: ...ght from foot platform Adjustable 460 mm 18 ins Seat Width 440 mm 17 5 ins Backrest Height 410 mm 16 ins Tyre Size 260 x 85 mm 10 ins x 3 ins Tyre Pressure 35 psi 2 4 bar Weight Including Batteries 89 kg 195 lbs Battery Weight 11 kg each 24lb each Maximum Carrying Weight 160 kg 25 stone Maximum speed 9 6 kph 6 mph Safe Climbing Angle 12 12 Range affected by user terrain conditions Up to 30 km Up t...

Page 13: ... essentially a 4mph pavement vehicle and can only legally be used on the road when either crossing over or because there are no footpaths A Class 3 vehicle is capable of 4 and up to 8 mph and provided it is fitted with front and rear lights flashing indicators horn and rear view mirror it is legal for use on the road It can also be used on the footpaths but must not exceed 4 mph Class 2 3 vehicles...

Page 14: ... them Disabled people on foot they too may be unable to dodge you People with visual problems or impaired hearing Give them space and time Other motorised vehicle users You may be doing all the right things This does not guarantee they will do likewise When you need help You may need to ask people to open doors for you Most people are willing to help if asked politely Don t struggle to do the impo...

Page 15: ...o the footpath before the turn and then use a safe pedestrian crossing or traffic light control crossing Only try to turn right if you are completely sure it is safe to do so Do not rely only on your mirror It may give a false impression of distance Always give clear indication of intention to turn left or right Remember the car you can see when you look behind may appear a long way away but it is...

Page 16: ...dhall Business Park Sudbury Suffolk CO10 1WH Tel 01787 882244 Fax 01787 882248 E mail sales tga electric com TGA Electric Leisure Ltd reserves the right to change specification and or prices without prior notification or waning Sonet Handbook 01 04 2010 ...

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