Elite XS 3 & 4 Wheel Owner’s Manual EN G S LI H
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Elite XS How to use this manual We at Sunrise Medical want you to get the best out of your Sterling Elite XS. This Owner’s Manual will familiarise you with the Scoota and its features. It contains guidance on everyday usage and general care in addition to information on the high quality standards which we adhere to and details about the warranty. Your Scoota will reach you in excellent condition having been personally inspected before leaving our premises.
Contents Introduction page 1 Guarantee page 2 Features page 3 Safety warning and user guidance page 4 - 8 Adjustments to your Scoota page 8 Tiller control functions page 9 - 10 Operating your Scoota page 11 - 13 Guidance for safe operation and use page 14 - 15 Programmable Controller page 16 Batteries and charging page 17 - 20 Routine maintenance page 21 Service history page 22 Iss 4 27
Introduction Thank you for choosing a Sunrise Medical Sterling Elite XS. Before using your Scoota please read this manual carefully. It will provide you with all the information you will require however, if you have any queries about the use, maintenance or safety of your Scoota please contact your local Sunrise Medical Service Agent. If you have any other questions please write to the address below.
Guarantee 7 The above warranty conditions apply to all ,Scoota parts, for models purchased at full retail price. Your guarantee The guarantee form is supplied with this manual, please fill in the relevant details to register and activate your warranty. 8 Under normal circumstances, no responsibility will be accepted where the Scoota has required repair or replacement as a direct result of:- THIS IN NO WAY AFFECTS YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
Features Seating (Page 8) Tiller adjustment (Page 9) Control fascia Panel (Pages 9 - 10) Control Levers (Page 9) Emergency Secondary Braking System Handbrake (Page 13) Flip up armrests (Page 8) Freewheel Lever (Page 11) Tyres (Page 7) Seat Swivel Lever (Page 8) Batteries and Charging (Pages 17 - 20) Bumper Fig.
Safety warning and user guidance Getting on your Elite scoota 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Ensure that the key is turned to the off position. Stand at the side of the scoota. Pull the seat rotate lever upwards and rotate the seat until it faces you (Photo 1). Make sure that the seat is locked securely into position. Position yourself comfortably in the seat (Photo 2). Pull the seat rotate lever upwards and rotate the seat until facing forward (Photo 3). Make sure that the seat is locked securely into position.
Safety warning and user guidance General safety warnings Kerb climbing Do not attempt to mount or dismount kerbs in excess of 10cm (4"). Safety is important with any vehicle that is power driven. Below are some essential tips to safeguard your use. These are not conclusive and should be read in conjunction with the sections, which explain how to adjust, operate and maintain your vehicle. Always mount and dismount kerbs with caution and directly facing the kerb.
Safety warning and user guidance Lifting components over 10kg Please note that these instructions are to be used as a guide only. Seat: 1. 2. 3. 4. Lift rotate lever upwards and turn seat 90° clockwise (Photo 7). Stand behind seat (Photo 8). Fold backrest forward and flip up armrests. Place hands on either side of seat base, lift seat vertically keeping back posture upright. Bend knees if required (Photos 9 & 10). 5.
Safety warning and user guidance Batteries Tyres Always check the batteries are sufficiently charged before setting off. Do not inflate your Scoota tyres using a powered airline. Each tyre pressure should be upto 172 Kilopascals (25 P.S.I.). Always ensure that your batteries are in good condition and that no leakage has occurred. Emergency Braking Beware, battery fluids are corrosive and care should be taken at all times to avoid contact with it.
Safety warning and user guidance Transportation Use of mobile phones When transporting the scoota remove seat and lower tiller (Fig. 2). Mobile telephones or two way radio devices must not be used while operating the vehicle. Always stow your Scoota in the luggage compartment of your vehicle. Use of mobile phones or two way radios can cause excessively strong electromagnetic fields. This may interfere with the vehicle’s electronic systems.
Tiller control functions Hand Controls (Fig. 6 to 8) Facia Panel Remember that your controls are located on the Tiller (Fig. 6). The handle bar angle can be adjusted to the most comfortable position by your local authorised Sunrise dealer. Wig-Wag Control (Fig. 7): Located under the handle bar grips. Your speed as well as forward and reverse motion is controlled here.
Tiller control functions Battery Gauge (Fig. 9): Located on the centre of the control panel. It indicates the average amount of charge you have in the batteries. Green indicates fully charged batteries. Yellow indicates caution and approximately half-charged batteries. Red indicates warning and less than half-charged batteries. Please be aware that the meter reading will fluctuate when accelerating from start or travelling uphill, this is normal.
Operating your Scoota Freewheel mechanism On/Off Light A freewheel device disengages the power drive to allow manual operation (Fig. 10). The freewheel is selected by pulling up the lever which is located at the rear of the scoota. Once it has been selected a visual display will appear as shown (Fig. 11) and it will be accompanied by a high pitched sounding of the horn. This is a safety device to warn you that the scoota is in freewheel mode. Fig.
Operating your Scoota Basic Driving 6. When steering in a tight spot, such as entering a doorway or when turning around, stop the scoota and then turn the handlebar to where you want to go, then apply power gently. This will make the Elite turn very sharply. It is also recommended that the pre-set speed is set to a slower setting to aid control in tight spots. 1. Make sure you are properly seated on the Elite and that the Speed Control Dial is turned fully anti-clockwise towards the tortoise.
Operating your Scoota Braking Emergency Braking To stop the Scoota simply release the Wig-Wag control, whilst keeping your hands on the handlebar. Two types of braking will automatically operate In the unlikely event of an unwanted movement of the Scoota, using the ESBS handbrake or switching off at the key will bring the Scoota to a stop.
Guidance for safe operation and use Mounting and dismounting kerbs Fig. 13 Your Scoota is capable of mounting and dismounting kerbs and obstacles up to 10cm (4"). Remember when climbing kerbs to drive forwards and face the kerb at 90°. Stopping about 30 - 60cm (I - 2 feet) away, select a medium to high speed setting and drive up without stopping. Leaning forwards will also help maximise your stability. (Fig. 13) Maximum kerb height 10cm (4") (Scoota shown to illustrate kerb mounting) Fig.
Guidance for safe operation and use Hill climbing Your Scoota is designed to travel up or down most reasonable slopes up to 14° (1 in 4) (Fig. 15), however both hill climbing capability and distance travelled between battery charges will be adversely affected by such things as: 1. 2. 3. 4. The weight of the user. Terrain (e.g, grass or gravel). Steepness of hills Level of charge and the age of the batteries. 5. Extremes of temperature. 6. Use and weight of accessories. Maximum slope 1 in 4 (14°) Fig.
Guidance for safe operation and use Lap Belt Ramps Please note that a lap belt is available and must be fitted only by your local authorised Sunrise dealer. The Elite easily climbs ramps to access or within a building. Where ever possible always travel up or down the ramp directly facing the slope as seen in photos 20 to 22. The belt is attached to the armrests of the seat. Fig. 18 Fig. 20 Fig. 19 Fig. 21 Fig.
Programmable Controller In order to keep you safe, under certain conditions your scoota may either not let you drive, bring you to a safe stop, or drive at a reduced speed or power. Note: The controller can be programmed to alter the maximum speed, rate of acceleration and deceleration and the rate of braking. This will have an effect on driving performance. This should only be done by an authorised Sunrise dealer as it is possible to program the settings outside of the safe parameters intended.
Batteries and charging General information Maintenance free Batteries are the power source for almost all of the modern mobility products available today. The design of batteries used in mobility products is significantly different from the batteries used to start a car for example. Car batteries are designed to release a large amount of power over a short period of time, whilst mobility batteries (commonly called deep cycle batteries) release their power, evenly, over a long period of time.
Batteries and charging 8. As a general rule, maintenance free batteries take longer to fully charge than lead acid batteries. Maintenance free battery care plan 1. Only use an approved Sunrise Medical charger compatible with the vehicle to be charged. Always remember to remove the plug from your scoota after charging to prevent driving away whilst attached. The scoota can not be operated when being charged. 2.
Batteries and charging The range of your vehicle 5. The ambient temperature is very hot or very cold. Most manufacturers of mobility products state the range of their vehicles either in the sales literature or within the Owners Manual. 6. Incorrect tyre pressures in one or more tyres. 7. Lots of start/stop driving. 8. Also thick pile carpets within the home can affect range. The range stated sometimes differs from manufacturer to manufacturer even though the battery size is the same.
Batteries and charging Off Board Battery Charger Always use Sunrise recommended batteries from your local authorised dealer. The off-board charger must be kept dry in temperatures between -25°C and +40°C and not be subjected to mechanical damage. Your scoota is fitted with an offboard charging facility. Please note that only chargers with a capacity of minimum 4 Amp and maximum 10 Amp supplied by your local authorised Sunrise dealer should be used.
Routine maintenance Battery charge check (Fig. D) Annually Six Monthly Quarterly SI X Monthly The checks below can be carried out by the user Weekly There is no service manual available. Maintenance, fault finding and servicing should be carried out by an authorised Sunrise dealer unless otherwise indicated. Daily The following table gives an indication as to when routine maintenance checks should be made.
Service history This section is designed to assist you in keeping a record of any service and repairs to your Scoota. Should you decide to sell or exchange your vehicle in the future, this will prove most helpful to you. Your Service Agent will also benefit from a documented record and this manual should accompany the Scoota when service or repair work is carried out. The Service Agent will complete this section and return the manual to you. Customer Name.
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