________________________________________________________ 2 WARNING Read the User’s Manual carefully before operating the Superlight. If you do not fully understand any part of this Manual, Please contact your dealer or any of our Service. Read this manual step by step Centers - as injury or damage may occur from misuse! WARNING Electromagnetic Interference (“EMI”) can cause powered vehicles to behave erratically, which could be dangerous to the user.
________________________________________________________ 3 CONTENTS Subject Page CHAPTER 1 - DELIVERY and UNPACKING ........................................3 CHAPTER 2 - ASSEMBLY ..................................................................5 CHAPTER 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................12 CHAPTER 4 - DISASSEMBLY ...........................................................16 CHAPTER 5 - CHARGING BATTERIES .............................................
________________________________________________________ 4 CHAPTER 1 - DELIVERY and UNPACKING The SUPERLIGHT Scooter is delivered to you packed in one Cardboard Box. . Note: The box weight 60kg (132 lb.) - do NOT attempt to lift it with out assistance. 1.1 Unpack as follows (See Fig. 1) a. Place boxes on floor with side up as marked by the arrows on the side of the box. b. Cut the Plastic Bands. c. Remove the cardboard Top Cover. d. Remove all parts from the boxes (and lay on the floor) e.
________________________________________________________ 5 CHAPTER 2 - ASSEMBLY 2.1 Installation of the Power Unit a. Position the Superlight power Unit on the floor so that the anti tip is backward direction. b. Lay the frame at the front of the power unit (See figure 2) c. Lift the frame and install the frame bracket onto to power unit square connecting bracket. Make sure the frame is down to the end of the bracket. (See figure 3) figure 2 figure 3 d.
________________________________________________________ 6 e. To assure that the power unit is properly connected to the frame ,you can try and lift the frame. f. Connect the electrical connector coming from the frame to the power unit Socket (See figure 4a) . WARNING After installing the frame onto the power unit and locking it, Please check carefully that it is properly positioned and secured. 2.2 Joining Tiller to Frame. a. Place Tiller in front of the Frame. (See Fig. 5).
________________________________________________________ 7 d. Connect the Electric Plug to the Socket in the Tiller (See Figure 6). figure 6 2.3 Installation of Batteries (See Fig. 7) Note: Installation of L.H Battery is identical to R.H. Battery. L.H. Battery is shown. a. Place battery in its location on the frame. b. Connect Battery Plugs to battery.
________________________________________________________ 8 2.4 Installation of Batteries Cover (See Fig. 9) a. Place Batteries Cover over the Batteries . Make sure to insert the rear plates under the cover into the slots in the power unit and that the front of the cover seat properly. (See Figure 9) Figure 9 c. Push the Plastic Clip to secure the Batteries Cover in its location (See Figure 10).
________________________________________________________ 9 2.5 Seat Installation (Figure 11) Seat Installation and Adjust: a. Insert the Seat Adapter into the Seat-Bushing (1) Verify that the Seat-Bushing slot is in forward direction. (2) Install bolt and washer and tighten the bolts very well, using the attached wrench. (3) Install and tighten the securing nut very well, using attached wrench. (4) Install the Seat into the Seat-Bushing while the Seat is 45 degree to the side of the frame.
________________________________________________________ 10 2.6 Rear Basket Installation a. Install the Rear Basket by placing it on the two Upper Support bracket at the rear of the seat back lying on the Bottom Support. (See Fig. 12). Figure 12 2.7 After the assembly make sure that: a. All parts are undamaged, properly assembled and secured. b. All electrical plugs are properly fastened. c. The operating levers return automatically to center position when they are squeezed and released.
________________________________________________________ 11 2.8 Seating into the SUPERLIGHT a. For comfort entering into the SUPERLIGHT (See Figure 13). b. Lift the Seat Turning Lever and turn the Seat 45 or 90 degree to the side of the frame. c. Sit down and turn swivel back towards the front of the vehicle while the lever is still pulled up. d. Use the Seat Slider Lever to adjust the Seat forward/Backward (See Fig. 13). e. Fold the Seat Armrest as desired while getting in or out of the vehicle.
________________________________________________________ 12 CHAPTER 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY CHAPTER 8 - “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” - BEFORE DRIVING THE SUPERLIGHT. Please charge your battery before first use (ca. 6 hours) 3.1 Mount the SUPERLIGHT, insert the Key into the Slot and turn it clockwise to the (marked) ON position. The Key will remain in this position. Panel On Light should come ON.(See Figure 14). 3.
________________________________________________________ 13 figure 14 3.5 3.6 3.8 figure 15 Set the Speed Selector switch as desired. When “extra-power” is needed (i.e., climbing allowed slopes) use the High speed mode. Battery Capacity Indicator (See Fig. 15) The Battery Capacity Indicator is part of the Display Panel. The indicator contains 4 red leds. The battery capacity is proportional to the numbers of the illuminated red leds. (Not include the green ON led).
________________________________________________________ 14 3.7 Lights Operating (See Fig. 16) To switch on the SUPERLIGHT light, use the Right-Blue switch. WARNING 1. Until you get used to the SUPERLIGHT and its operational features - Speed Selector switch should be set at the Low mode (“Turtle”). 2. When going down hill always use the low speed mode. Notes: 1. The Battery Capacity Indicator reset itself to full (4 leds) only after full recharge. 2.
________________________________________________________ 15 Charging Fuse Figure 16 3.9 In case of power fail, low battery or other fail The SUPERLIGHT can be pushed manually pulling upward the EMB manual release lever at the rear of the SUPERLIGHT (See Fig. 17) and pushing the SUPERLIGHT by hand. The SUPERLIGHT will not operate and the buzzer will beep until the manual release lever is pushed downward again, back to its original position.
________________________________________________________ 16 CHAPTER 4 - DISASSEMBLY 4.1 Removal of Seat (See Fig. 18) a. Remove the Rear Basket by lifting it up from its Support Rod. b. Remove the Seat from the Seat Adapter by lifting the Seat straight up while turning Release Lever is pulled only when the Seat is 45ºback direction to the left. figure 18 4.2 figure 19 Separation of Tiller from Frame (See Fig. 19).
________________________________________________________ 17 4.3 Removal of Batteries Batteries can be easily removed from your SUPERLIGHT as follows a. Remove Seat and Rear Basket (see instructions in paragraph 4.2 above). b. Open Batteries Cover - (See Fig. 20). 1) Pull back Plastic Clip 2) Push the cover backward than up a little from the rear slots in the power unit cover and than forward out . c. Disconnect cables from batteries: unplug Battery Plugs. d.
________________________________________________________ 18 4.4 Removal of Power Unit a. Remove the Batteries. (As explained in 4.3). b. Disconnect the electrical connector coming from the frame to the power unit Socket (See Figure 22) Figure 22 Figure 22a c. Squeeze the rear knob at the right of the anti tip and pushed it downward until locked again. (See Figure 22a) d. Pull up the frame from the square bracket of the power unit and lay it on the side (See Figure 23). e.
________________________________________________________ 19 CHAPTER 5 - CHARGING BATTERIES The Battery Charger supplied with your SUPERLIGHT controls the charging operation, prevents over-charging and prolongs the life of the batteries. Read chargers instructions carefully before using the charger. Note: There is no ON/OFF power switch to the charger. 5.1 Charging Batteries (See Fig. 24) a. Insert the Charging Plug into the Charging Socket in the right hand side of the Tiller of the SUPERLIGHT. b.
________________________________________________________ 20 e. If you are planning not to use your SUPERLIGHT for an extended period of time, we recommend charging it for two days and then disconnecting the batteries. f. If you have not used your SUPERLIGHT for an extended period of time, charge the batteries for at least 12 hours before driving. • • • 5.2 There is NO need to disconnect the Charging Plug promptly after the charging is complete.
________________________________________________________ 21 CHAPTER 6 - STORING IN CAR (See Fig. 25) The SUPERLIGHT design, its small dimensions and low weight allow for easy and simple storage and transportation in almost all types of cars. 6.1 Take off the Seat and the Rear Basket. 6.2 Separate the Tiller from the Frame. See instructions in Chapter 4. WARNING Never try to lift a fully assembled Frame by yourself as it is heavy and weights 36.4 Kg (80 lb.) without the Seat and the Rear Basket. 6.
________________________________________________________ 22 CHAPTER 7 - TROUBLESHOOTING No. Trouble Probable Cause Corrective Action 1 - Cables not properly connected or need repair - Check cables and reinsert all connections.
________________________________________________________ 23 BATTERY CHARGER - TROUBLESHOOTING No. Trouble 1 2 Probable Cause Corrective Action Charger indicator is not ON while the charger is plugged into wall outlet Faulty charger Replace charger Charger indicator does not change color to yellow or green when the Loose contact between plug and socket Pull plug and insert again.
________________________________________________________ 24 CHAPTER 8 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The SUPERLIGHT can be operated indoors, as well as outdoors on flat paved surfaces. Please note and strictly adhere to the following Safety Instructions. Additional Warnings and Notices are printed in this USER’S MANUAL ; it is imperative that you read carefully all chapters of this Manual before operating the SUPERLIGHT.
________________________________________________________ 25 8.9 Emergency Braking in case of danger when driving forward, Squeeze Reverse Lever to stop. In case of danger when reversing - squeeze the Forward Lever. This may cause abrupt and excessive deceleration which in turn may cause injury to user and damage to the SUPERLIGHT. WARNING Persons with impaired capacity and/or untrained persons should not operate the SUPERLIGHT under any conditions.
________________________________________________________ 26 CHAPTER 9 - SERVICE Your SUPERLIGHT is designed and built to provide a long, useful and troublefree life. Occasionally it may require service depending on the conditions and environment to which it was exposed. We recommend that for service and repair you maintain contact the authorized dealer where you purchased your SUPERLIGHT.
________________________________________________________ 27 9.1 Tires and air pressure inspection As standard, the SUPERLIGHT is supplied with PU (Polyurethane) tires which does not need any service. In case of using air tires: a. Normal air pressure in the SUPERLIGHT tires is essential for retaining the vehicle’s travel ability and stabilization. b. The tires should be inspected for external completeness and general condition, and for proper seating of the tire on the entire wheel perimeter. c.
________________________________________________________ 28 CHAPTER 10 - SPECIFICATIONS * DIMENSIONS: Width Length with straight handlebars Height of seat from floor Ground clearance WEIGHTS : Tiller Frame - complete Frame (without power unit) Power Unit Batteries small (each) Batteries large (each) Seat +basket Total with small batteries Total with large batteries OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Speed (Speed Selector switch) Forward HIGH up to Forward LOW up to Reverse up to Maximum allowed load Maximum re
________________________________________________________ 29 OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS: (Cont.) Maximum allowed side angle Metric 13 % U.S. 7.4 deg. WHEELS & MARKINGS ON TIRES: Front – PU Solid or Air tube, φ250 mm x 50 mm Rear – PU Solid or Air tube , φ250mm x 50mm GENERAL: Drive Motor/Gear Batteries Controls Braking EMI immunity level CHARGER: Output Input Fuse Charging time for empty batteries Rear Transaxle 300 W 2 x 18 AH , 12V 2 x 26 AH , 12V As per ISO 7176.
________________________________________________________ 30 CHAPTER 11 - EMI WARNING All types of electrically powered vehicles, such as powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in this text all types will be referred to as “powered vehicles”) 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.
________________________________________________________ 31 NOTE: Other types of hand held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/FM radios, TV sets, CD players, cassette players and small appliances such as electric shavers and hair dryers, as far as we know, are not likely to cause EMI problems to your powered vehicle.
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