FORTRESS 1700 SERIES
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Страница 1: ...O W N E R S M A N U A L FORTRESS 1700 SERIES 3 4 Wheel Scooters Issue 4 October 2010...
Страница 2: ...the right to make changes and modifications to its products The information provided applies to the standard version of the product Handicare can not be held liable for any damage resulting from prod...
Страница 3: ...4 Safety 13 15 2 General description 16 3 Main components 17 18 4 Adjustment options 19 4 1 Seat adjustments 19 4 1 1 Adjusting the seat height 19 4 1 2 Adjusting the seat depth 19 4 1 3 Backrest adju...
Страница 4: ...ooter 40 43 5 6 3 Folding down the steering tiller 44 5 6 4 Handling and loading 44 5 6 5 Reassembling the scooter 45 5 7 Transporting the scooter fully assembled 45 46 6 Maintenance 47 6 1 Maintenanc...
Страница 5: ...manual you can safely use and maintain the product In case of doubt always contact your dealer In this manual the words left right front and back are used to indicate a certain part of the product Thi...
Страница 6: ...Fortress 1700 DT TA 6 Product Labels The product has the following decals and labels A Charging connection B Circuit breaker C Tire pressure wheels D Freewheel lever E Tiller angle adjustment...
Страница 7: ...specifications D Freewheel Lever 1 Lever in the full rear position brake engaged The drive motor has been engaged the scooter can be electrically driven and the brakes are engaged when the scooter is...
Страница 8: ...amage to the product the environment or injury to the user ATTENTION Suggestions that help specific procedures to be carried out more easily Consult the specified information source s first Disconnect...
Страница 9: ...o help you Ensure you have at hand Model Serial number This information is provided on the identification plate See diagram below Identification plate Product information can be found on plate A See I...
Страница 10: ...the product independently Your first test drives of the Fortress 1700 DT or TA are best carried out under the supervision of an experienced dealer The Fortress 1700 DT and TA scooters are not classifi...
Страница 11: ...re defined as follows Component Warranty Period Frame Main Frame Weldment Lifetime Tiller Framing and Steering Structure 3 Years Non Pro rated Seat Assembly 1 Year Drive System Duro Torque Motor and D...
Страница 12: ...n authorized dealer within forty five 45 days of the event upon which any warranty claim is made Handicare reserves the right to refuse the warranty claim should the claim not satisfy the basic requir...
Страница 13: ...of its safety guidelines They must never be covered or removed and must remain present and clearly legible throughout the entire life span of the scooter Immediately replace or repair illegible or dam...
Страница 14: ...A does not come into contact with sand Sand can affect the moving parts of the scooter resulting in unnecessarily rapid wear Never operate the scooter if you are under the influence of drugs alcohol o...
Страница 15: ...ooter is electronically operated Certain parameters have been factory set These settings are designed to allow comfortable and efficient use These parameters cannot be changed The standard version of...
Страница 16: ...g position When driving at higher speeds one should be extra careful Slow down especially on sidewalks and in pedestrian areas The following should be kept in mind when using the scooter A scooter is...
Страница 17: ...When driving in the dark the lights should be turned on G Turn Signals To indicate a change in direction while driving H Detachable fixed mounted basket For carrying personal items I Front wheel Front...
Страница 18: ...Fortress 1700 DT TA 18 4 wheel model F G E D H J C B K A I L...
Страница 19: ...1 1 Adjusting the seat height The whole seat may be adjusted in height up to obtain an optimal seating position This adjustment should be made by the dealer 4 1 2 Adjusting the seat depth sliding seat...
Страница 20: ...you After adjustment release the handle to secure the backrest in the position you have chosen Attention Be aware when operating the handle when the seat is unoccupied The backrest is spring operated...
Страница 21: ...tent button and raise or lower the armrest into one of three positions After selecting the new height re tighten knobs and ensure the armrests are secure The armrests are capable of safely supporting...
Страница 22: ...he most comfortable position is reached Then release the handle to set the chosen position Then release the steering tiller If you release the steering tiller while still pulling the handle down the g...
Страница 23: ...n Put the plug of the battery charger into the wall socket of the main power supply Safety The scooter will not operate as soon as the plug of the charging cable is connected to the charging connectio...
Страница 24: ...the Fortress 1700 DT TA The following topics are covered in this manual in order to enable you to drive your scooter Inspection before use Console Driving Getting on or off Pushing Disassembly 5 2 1 I...
Страница 25: ...from the console and then reinsert to restart the scooter If everything is in order the scooter can be driven 5 2 2 Getting on and off the scooter Seat may differ slightly from illustration Before ge...
Страница 26: ...ests are in the proper position Getting off the scooter should be done in reverse order 5 3 Operating controls The scooter is equipped with the following operating controls A Console with all of the c...
Страница 27: ...ogy and offers reliable and useful functions for the operation of your scooter A Left right turn signals B Battery condition meter C Speed select knob D Lights E Jack key F Horn G Hazard lights These...
Страница 28: ...ts indicate the battery voltage available for the controller It is normal that the meter goes down during conditions of initial acceleration as the extra load will cause the voltage to drop momentaril...
Страница 29: ...ptacle All of the Fortress 1700 DT TA s functions with the exception of the hazard lights only operate if the jack key has been inserted into the receptacle The hazard lights will always work even if...
Страница 30: ...ey receptacle as far as it will go A 5 3 3 Charging connection The charging connection A is located on the steering tiller under the console This is the point to which the battery charger cable can be...
Страница 31: ...levers are coloured Green forward driving A Yellow reverse driving B Forward driving Driving forward using finger control Slowly pull back on the forward reverse lever A with your fingers The further...
Страница 32: ...estrian areas In that case it is advisable to set a lower maximum speed using the speed select knob Do not cross a street until you are able to handle the scooter and its controls well 5 4 2 Corners M...
Страница 33: ...leaning your upper body forward while you are driving up the slope This will increase the stability of the scooter The Increased Stability Driving Position is illustrated in figure 1 below Additional...
Страница 34: ...is could result in personal injury and or damage to your scooter The above measurements were determined with the scooter s seat in the highest and most rearward position Your scooter s ability to trav...
Страница 35: ...t is covered in snow ice grass clippings or wet leaves If you notice a strong decrease in speed when driving up a slope choose a less steep route to avoid the scooter from overheating If you drive on...
Страница 36: ...the back wheels to be able to move up onto the sidewalk as well If you cannot drive up onto the sidewalk find a lower part that is less steep where you can Any obstacle should be taken in forward dire...
Страница 37: ...4 5 Automatic Overload Shutdown If an overload occurs as a result of improper or long term use in hot conditions the circuit breaker will be activated causing the scooter to stop See Section 7 2 Autom...
Страница 38: ...ught to a standstill on a slope then the automatic parking brake must be engaged For this reason never put the scooter in the free wheel Position 5 5 Pushing the scooter In the case of a malfunction o...
Страница 39: ...quickly while in the free wheel position the motor brake will automatically slow down the scooter to a stop Ensure that the free wheel lever is in the BRAKE ENGAGE position when you seat yourself on t...
Страница 40: ...e suitable for this purpose the scooter can be disassembled This way it will take up less space The steps to disassembling your Fortress 1700 DT TA are as follows 5 6 1 Removing the seat Seat may diff...
Страница 41: ...he battery cover Separate the rear cover from the rear frame by turning the knob counter clockwise and releasing the Velcro attachment points under each side of the cover shroud Carefully tip the rear...
Страница 42: ...DT TA 42 Disconnect the red and black battery cables Disconnect the battery hold down straps move the batteries by lifting them up by their carrying straps CAUTION The batteries are much heavier than...
Страница 43: ...he latch Flip the latch off the hook on the rear frame Grasp the seat post with one hand and the front tiller with the other hand Gently tip the rear frame of the scooter backward using the seat post...
Страница 44: ...ays recommended to have someone help you load your disassembled scooter When placing the disassembled scooter in a vehicle make sure that the free wheel lever on the rear section is in the Brake Engag...
Страница 45: ...e your scooter as a passenger seat in the transporting vehicle You must transfer to a regular car seat even if the vehicle concerned has been adapted for the transport of scooters The reason is that t...
Страница 46: ...Fortress 1700 DT TA 46 The scooter has attachment points located at the rear and under the front of the floor pan These attachment points are designed as a convenience feature only...
Страница 47: ...h the scooter X Monthly Cleaning of the scooter see cleaning procedure X Cleaning of the upholstery if necessary X Every three months Lubricating the turning system of the seat to do this the seat mus...
Страница 48: ...s not permitted If the batteries need to be replaced gel batteries must be used 6 1 2 Replacing the batteries If the capacity of the batteries is reduced to the extent that the scooter can only make v...
Страница 49: ...xidation using acid free Vaseline Replace the cover Note the correct connection of the cables to the batteries these are marked with labels The connections may NOT be swapped around Make sure that the...
Страница 50: ...ever exceed the maximum recommended tire pressure This value is indicated on the tire itself Tires inflated to 50 psi For inspection of the tires see the maintenance table After inflating the tires al...
Страница 51: ...working or is not working as it should go through the following list of possible problems before contacting your dealer You may be able to solve the problem yourself Possible cause Action Action to b...
Страница 52: ...ve the problem by using the list above contact your dealer 7 2 Automatic circuit breaker The scooter has been equipped with an automatic circuit breaker A located on the rear cover under the seat In n...
Страница 53: ...ntentionally which could lead to serious injury 1 Do not switch on manual items for personal communication such as radios and mobile telephones while the electric scooter is switched on 2 Avoid transm...
Страница 54: ...rgy consumption theoretic maximum distance Up to 30 miles 50km Up to 30 miles 50 km Dynamic stability on slopes See Section 5 4 3 Slopes p 33 35 Climbing capacity for obstacles 3 3 Maximal speed forwa...
Страница 55: ...Diameter rear wheels 10 x 3 Tire pressure 4 wheels front 50 psi Tire pressure 4 wheels rear 50 psi Tire pressure 3 wheels front 50 psi Tire pressure 3 wheels rear 50 psi Batteries 1700 DT TA 3W 1700...
Страница 56: ...cal support If you have any problems or questions concerning this product please contact your dealer For information about a dealer in your area contact Handicare Canada Canadian Office Handicare Inc...
Страница 57: ...FORTRESS 1700 SERIES Serial Model Colour Date Tel 1 800 514 7061 Fax 1 888 251 9187 info handicare ca www handicare ca Dealer stamp...
