Pride Mobility GOPHER User manual

GOPHER / GOPHER DX

OWNER’S MANUAL

Manufactured by Wu’s Tech Co. Ltd.

3 Fl. No. 112 Sec. 2, Chung-Shan N. Rd., Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Imported by Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd.

20-24 Apollo Drive, Hallam, Victoria, Australia 3803

Ph: 03 8770 9600

PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION..……..……………………………………

SAFETY NOTICE………...………………………………………………...…..

2.1 Before driving

2.2 While driving

2.3 Labeling

2.4 EMI

PARTS INTRODUCTION……………………………………………..……….

3.1 Parts description

OPERATION…………………………………………………………………....

4.1 Control panel

4.2 How to operate your scooter

BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE……………………………………….....

5.1 Charging the battery

5.2 Battery

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE……………………………………..…

6.1 Inspection

6.2 Regular checking record

6.3 Battery, fuse and tyre

6.4 Storage

6.5 Moving about

TROUBLE SHOOTING AND SPECIFICATION…………….………………

WARRANTY………………………………………………………………….....

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION

Please carefully read this owner‟s manual before using the vehicle. Improper use of the vehicle

could result in harm, injury or traffic accidents. Therefore for maximum pleasure while using the

vehicle please read this owner‟s manual.

This owner‟s manual includes operation instructions for every aspect of the vehicle,

assembly instructions, as well as instructions for how to deal with possible accidents.

The symbols used in this manual are explained below:

Read especially the notes marked with these symbols:

Warning

Improper usage could result in serious injury or death

Attention

Improper usage could lead to injury and/or damage to your scooter.

Suggestion

Follow these instructions to keep your vehicle in a good operating order.

This manual includes a copy of repair and maintenance record chart and warranty

information. Please keep it in a safe place or in the scooter.

If someone else uses the scooter, please make sure that you provide them with the

instruction manual for his or her consideration.

As designs change some illustrations and pictures in the manual may not correspond to the

vehicle that you purchased. We reserve the right to make design modifications.

Our scooters have been designed and manufactured to provide a comfortable and secure yet

affordable solution for some mobility requirements.

Suggestion

To maximize your batteries efficiency and service life, please

fully recharge your new battery before its first time use.

2.1 BEFORE DRIVING

The user needs to be familiar with the usage and operation of this vehicle before driving.

Therefore, please always keep the following safety notices in mind.

■The same traffic rules apply to the use of this vehicle as apply to pedestrians

For your safety, please therefore follow the rules that apply to pedestrians.

Ride on the pavement, single carriage roads, or pedestrian areas only. Never ride on

motorways or dual carriageways.

Please do not drive your scooter after consuming alcohol or when you are tired.

Please be careful when driving your scooter in low light. It has not been designed for use at

night.

Be extremely cautious when driving your scooter on busy street or in shopping malls.

■Practice operating your vehicle

Before using the scooter in busy or potentially dangerous areas, familiarize yourself with the

operation of your scooter. Please practice in a wide and open area like a park. In order to

avoid accidents with your scooter while driving, please bear in mind driving motions, such as

accelerating, stopping, turning, reversing, up-and down ramps.

Please turn the speed dial to low speed position for your initial practice.

Be sure someone accompanies you for safety when driving for the first time.

Only use higher speed setting when you are confident that you can easily operate and

control your scooter.

■The Gopher Scooter is only to be used by one person at a time

Do not carry passengers on your scooter (including children)

■Do not use this vehicle to carry or haul goods

As the maximum weight can be carried please refer to “MAX USER WEIGHT”in “7.

SPECIFICATION”

Maximum loading weight for basket is 3 kg .

▓Recommended incline:

The scooter has undergone extensive incline testing. Angles and weights shown here for this

scooter indicate the safe working angles for the user and equipment. Any scooter used outside

these parameters may be unsafe

2. SAFETY NOTICE

2.2 WHILE DRIVING

■Please carry out daily inspections. Refer to the section 6 entitled “Inspection and

Maintenance”

■Do not move your body out of the vehicle while moving

Such action may cause you to lose balance and risk injury from falling.

Pay attention that your clothes do not tangle in the wheels.

■Do not use your vehicle under the circumstances below.

On roads with heavy traffic or roads that are muddy, gravelly, bumpy, narrow, snowed over

or icy. Keep away from places where you might get the wheels stuck.

Do not drive at night or when it is raining, snowing or misty.

Do not drive your vehicle in an “S”pattern or make erratic turnings.

Do not take the scooter onto escalators.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE SCOOTER BE USED AS A SEAT IN A

MOTOR VEHICLE (E.G. CARS, BUSES, TRAINS, ETC).

■About Mobile Phones and other electrical equipment

Do not use a mobile phone or other wireless communication devices while driving.

Always switch off the scooter and remove the ignition key before using a mobile phone.

Do not charge the mobile phone or any other electrical devices from your scooter‟s battery.

■Automatic Power Shut Down

In order to avoid accidental battery run down, your scooter is equipped with an automatic

power shut down facility. If the scooter is switched on, after remaining undisturbed for a period

of thirty minutes it will automatically turn off. Should this occur, simply switch your scooter off

and back on and it will be ready to use once again.

■Ramps, inclines and drops

Do not drive onto steep ramps greater than the specified gradient. Refer to the section

entitled “CLIMBING ANGLE”in “7. SPECIFICATION“

Always use a low speed setting when ascending or descending a gradient.

Do not drive on roads with large drops or potholes.

Please slow down when driving on roads with inclines.

Do not make sudden turns when driving on gravel roads or ramps.

Always lean forward when climbing a steep gradient.

2. SAFETY NOTICE

■Starting and Driving

1. Make sure the seat is installed properly.

2. Make sure the tiller has been secured properly.

3. Fold down the armrests so you can rest your arms on them.

4. Turn the power switch to “ON”. If necessary, turn on the headlights.

5. Check battery indicator to see whether there is enough power for your journey. If you have

any doubt about the remaining power, please recharge the batteries before departure.

6. Set the speed dial to a position you feel safe and comfortable with.

7. Check the forward/reverse speed lever works correctly.

8. Make sure the electromagnetic brake works correctly.

9. Make sure it is safe around you before you drive on the street. Engage the 6 km/h switch if

you are driving on the pavement.

WARNING !

Do not set in the freewheel mode when driving on a gradient.

Always re-engage the anti-freewheel device before use. Failure to do so may result in injury.

To protect your safety, the power will automatically cut off and electromagnetic brake system

will activate while you are driving down a steep gradient. This will limit the speed to a safe

level. Turn the power on again to re-start your scooter.

Maximum User Weight Limit

Refer to section entitled “MAX. USER WEIGHT”in “8. SPECIFICATION”. Overloading past

the weight limit may lead to damage of your scooter or cause it to malfunction and may

endanger your safety. The warranty does not cover this type of damage.

Attention

1. Do not push both RH & LH sides of the speed control lever simultaneously. This might

leave you unable to control your scooter.

2. Do not turn the power switch to OFF while driving as this will lead to an emergency stop

and possible risk of accident and injury.

3. Do not set to the highest speeds while driving indoors.

4. Do not adjust the speed dial while driving, a sudden change in speed may cause danger

to you and others, and may cause damage to your scooter.

5. Do not place magnetic devices near the area of the operation handle as this could affect

the safe operation of your scooter.

6. Do be careful while driving in heavy traffic or crowded areas.

7.While reversing the vehicle, beware of people or objects behind you.

2. SAFETY NOTICE

▓Stopping

1. Release the speed control lever completely. The vehicle will naturally brake and stop.

2. Turn the power switch to (OFF). Then pull out the key.

2.3 LABELING

Please carefully read all labels on the scooter before driving it. For your future reference, do not

remove them.

1. CE LABEL …………………………………………………………

2. WARNING EMI LABEL…………………………………………

3. WARNING EMERGENCY FREEWHEEL

DEVICE LABEL……………………………………. ………..…..

2. SAFETY NOTICE

2.4 EMI

This portion of the content will provide the user with basic information that describes the

problems with EMI, known sources of EMI, protective measures either to lessen the possibility

or exposure or to minimize the degree of exposure, and suggested action should unexpected

or erratic movement occur.

Caution: It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects

of electromagnetic interference on your electric scooter.

■ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) FROM RADIO WAVE SOURCES

Powered vehicle may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is interfering

electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from sources such as radio stations, TV stations,

amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones. The interference

(from radio wave sources) can cause the powered vehicle to release its brakes, move byitself,

or move in unintended directions. It can also permanently damage the powered vehicle‟s

control system. The intensity of the interfering EM energy can be measured in volts per meter

(V/m). Each powered vehicle can resist EMI up to a certain intensity. This is called its

“immunity level”. The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. At this time, current

technology is capable of achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level, which would provide

useful protection from the more common sources of radiated EMI. This powered vehicle

model as shipped, with no further modification, has an immunity level of 20 V/m without any

accessories.

There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday

environment. Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid. Others are not apparent

and exposure is unavoidable. However, we believe that by following the warning listed below,

your risk to EMI will be minimized.

The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types:

1. Hand-held portable transceivers ( transmitter-receivers with the antenna mounted

directly on the transmitting unit. Examples include: citizens band (CB) radios, “ walkie

talkie”, security, fire, and police transceivers, cellular telephones and other personal

communication devices.

2. Medium-range mobile transceivers, such as those used in police cars, fire trucks,

ambulances and taxis. These usually have the antenna mounted on the outside of the

Vehicle,

3. Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as commercial broadcast transmitter

(radio and TV broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM) radios;

2. SAFETY NOTICE

3. PARTS INTRODUCTION

3.1 PARTS DESCRIPTION

1. Indicator Lamp 2. Charger Socket Cover 3. Basket Bracket

4. Tiller Adjust Lever 5. Head Lamp 6. Seat Remove Lever

7. Seat Slide Lever 8. Armrest 9. Freewheel Lever

10. Side Reflector 11. Rear Lamp 12. Anti-tip Wheel

13. Rear Reflector 14. Width Adjustable Armrests Knob

15.Rear Indicator Lamp 16. Rear View Mirror

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