HOW TO OPERATE
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HOW TO GET ON
Once you have charged the battery (see page 6 for charging information):
1.
Power On:
Set the Hovertrax Prizma on the ground and turn the power on. The battery/power mode indicator
will show either one or two lights to indicate mode (see page 8 for instructions on switching modes). Do
NOT
proceed to step two (2) until all lights on the indicator light up.
2.
First Foot:
While standing behind the Hovertrax Prizma, put one foot on a foot platform, closer to the wheel
than to the center. Use that foot to activate the foot platform by bringing that foot platform to a balanced, level
position.
3.
Confirm Activation:
Confirm the first foot platform is activated. Move your foot back and forth and feel
the response from the product. Play with this single foot platform until you are comfortable keeping the foot
platform motion minimal.
4.
Step Up:
With the first foot platform stable and still, step up on the second foot platform with your second foot.
Do this away from furniture and other large objects. Don’t use a fixed object to brace or lift yourself – Keep your
weight evenly distributed between the two foot platforms. If you are uncomfortable; step back off and repeat
from step 2. Try to stand on the Hovertrax Prizma without moving.
HOW TO RIDE:
5.
Stand in Place:
Hovertrax Prizma is unique among two-wheeled items in that the active stabilization it
provides allows you to stand in place. A scooter or bicycle may balance more easily when it moves, but a
Hovertrax Prizma can balance even while stationary.
6.
Move Forward:
To move forward, press down gradually with your feet on the fronts of both foot platforms. Do
not lunge forward or lean excessively, as you may lose your balance.
7.
Slow Down:
To slow down or stop, apply pressure to the rear edges of the foot platforms by pushing down
with your heels. Leaning back somewhat may be useful but remember your feet are giving the instructions! If
you continue pushing the rear edges with your heels, you will be able to travel backwards.
8.
Turn:
To turn left, slightly push your right foot down on the front of the right foot platform; to turn right,
push down on the front of the left foot platform. This idea is to make one wheel turn a little bit faster than
the other wheel.
9.
Rotate in Place:
To rotate in place, push down on the front of one foot platform while pushing down with equal
force on the rear of the other foot platform.
HOVERTRAX PRIZMA SPEED CONTROL
10.
Not too fast:
The max speed of this product is 9 mph (14.5 km/h), however the recommended top operating
speed is approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). Speed may be affected by rider weight, surface conditions, battery
charge, etc. The Hovertrax Prizma is capable of exceeding the normal operating speed for short periods, which
is designed to permit the wheels to react and “re-balance” the product by helping level itself. Do not attempt to
“force” the Hovertrax Prizma into continuous operation at “re-balance” speeds, as control will be more difficult
and falls more likely.
HOW TO GET OFF:
11.
Slow down and stop
12.
Step to the back
13.
Power down
NOTE: If Hovertrax Prizma is left on for more than 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off and beep.
PRODUCT WARNING SIGNALS
The Hovertrax Prizma has several built in protection features, which include:
•
Self-leveling function:
If the product is not level when powered on it will slowly rotate until it is level.
Always wait to mount until it has completely stopped self-leveling and all lights on the battery power mode
indicator are lit.
•
Training Mode:
This product can be set to training mode to operate at a slower speed (see page 8 for
instructions). Do not operate in normal mode until you are completely comfortable riding in training mode.
•
Low or charging battery:
The battery/power mode indicator light (orange) will indicate insufficient charge for
operation by flashing and the product will beep.
•
Excessive angle shutoff:
At excessively steep foot platform angles, the product will stop powered operation.
Riding Tip:
Before your very first
ride, expect to spend up to ten
minutes in this stage of learning
how to stand comfortably on the
Hovertrax Prizma.
Riding Tip:
Hovertrax Prizma is
best ridden at speeds similar to a
brisk walk, not faster.
Self-balancing Function:
If
product is not level when powered
on it will slowly rotate until it is
level. Always wait to mount until it
has completely stopped self-leveling
and all lights on the battery/power
mode indicator are lit.
Note:
All lights flashing notes a
leveling error. Do not ride until
flashing stops.
Riding Tip:
Your practice on
Hovertrax Prizma should be to keep
the platform in place and get a feel
for the motions that are generated
from small changes in your fore/aft
foot pressure.
