Guardian Trek ® Trek 3, Trek 3 Ultra, Trek 4, Trek 4 Ultra User Instruction Manual & Warranty SUPPLIER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE RIDER OF THIS SCOOTER. RIDER: BEFORE USING THIS SCOOTER READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Indications for Use: To provide an optional means of mobility for physically challenged people.
English I. INTRODUCTION SUNRISE LISTENS Thank you for choosing a Guardian scooter. We want to hear your questions or comments about this manual, the safety and reliability of your scooter, and the service you receive from your Sunrise supplier.
I I . Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s English 3 II. TABLE OF CONTENTS I. II. III. IV. V. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................... YOUR SCOOTER AND ITS PARTS ........................................................ NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE............................................................. EMI (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE) ...................................
I I . Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s English VIII. TIPS FOR ATTENDANTS .................................................................... A.To Climb a Curb or Single Step ....................................................... B.To Descend a Curb or Single Step ................................................... IX. SET UP, ADJUSTMENT & USE ............................................................ Notes ............................................................................................
I I I . Yo u r S c o o t e r a n d I t s Pa r t s 5 English III. YOUR SCOOTER AND ITS PARTS 17 9 1 10 11 13 14 15 12 6 2 3 5 7 8 16 17 Trek 3 9 1 10 11 2 13 14 15 12 6 3 4 8 5 7 1. Basket 2. Tiller Adjustment Knob 3. Tiller Lock 4. Handle 5. Tire 6. Circuit Breaker 7. Battery Charger Port 8. Battery Case 9. Width-Adjustable, Flip-Back Armrest 10. Seat 11. Seat Height and Swivel Adjustment Lever 12. Seat Post 13. Armrest Width Adjustment Knob 14.
English I V. N o t i c e – R e a d B e f o r e U s e IV. NOTICE– READ BEFORE USE A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT SCOOTER & SAFETY OPTIONS Sunrise provides a choice of many power mobility devices to meet the needs of the rider. However, final selection of a scooter rests solely with you and your health care professional. Choosing the best scooter for you depends on such things as: 1. Your size, disability, strength, balance and coordination. 2. Your intended use, and your level of activity. 3.
V. E M I ( E l e c t r o m a g n e t i c I n t e r f e r e n c e ) English 7 V. EMI (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE) Heed all warnings to reduce the risk of unintended brake release or scooter movement: 1. Beware of the danger from hand-held transceivers. Never turn on or use a hand-held transceiver while power to your scooter is on. Use extra care if you believe that such a device may be in use near your scooter. 2. Be aware of nearby radio or TV stations, and avoid coming close to them. 3.
English V. E M I ( E l e c t r o m a g n e t i c I n t e r f e r e n c e ) D. DISTANCE FROM THE SOURCE EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as you get closer to the source. For this reason, EMI from hand-held devices is of special concern. (See C.1) A person using one of these devices can bring high levels of EM energy very close to your scooter without you knowing it. E. IMMUNITY LEVEL 1. The level of EM energy is measured in volts per meter (V/m).
V I . G e n e r a l Wa r n i n g s English 9 VI. GENERAL WARNINGS Heed all warnings in this section. If you fail to do so a fall, tip-over or loss of control may occur and cause severe injury to you or others. A. NOTICE TO RIDER 1. Before using this scooter, you should be trained in its safe use by your health care professional. 2. Every scooter is different. Take the time to learn the feel of this scooter before you begin riding. 3.
English D. EMI Read Section V to learn about EMI. To reduce the risk of unintended brake release or scooter movement: 1. Never turn on or use a hand-held transceiver while power to your scooter is on. Use extra care if you believe that such a device may be in use near your scooter. 2. Be aware of nearby radio or TV stations, and avoid coming close to them. 3. If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn your scooter off as soon as it is safe. E.
V I . G e n e r a l Wa r n i n g s English 11 2. Proceed slowly and use extra care if you must operate your scooter on a wet or slick surface. • Do so only if you are sure it is safe. • Stop if one or both main wheels lose traction. If this occurs, you may lose control of your scooter or fall. • Never operate your scooter on a slope or ramp if there is snow, ice, water or oil film present. • When in doubt, have someone help you. 3. When not in use, keep your scooter in a clean, dry place.
English To Reduce The Risk Of A Fall Or Tip-Over: 1. Consult your supplier for information on modifications authorized by Sunrise before you modify or adjust this scooter. NOTE– You may need to make additional changes to correct the center of balance. 2. Use extreme care until you know the balance points of this scooter and how to avoid a fall or tip-over. M. TRANSFERS It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good balance and agility.
V I . G e n e r a l Wa r n i n g s English 13 O. DRESSING OR CHANGING CLOTHES Be aware that your weight will shift if you dress or change clothes while seated in this scooter. P. OBSTACLES Obstacles you may have to overcome in daily use include door thresholds, lifts, ramps and hazards such as potholes and broken pavement. These can damage your scooter and may cause a fall, tip-over or loss of control. 1. Be aware that thresholds are very dangerous.
English S. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A FALL, TIP-OVER OR LOSS OF CONTROL 1. Never use your scooter on a slope unless you are sure you can do so without losing traction. 2. Always go as straight up and as straight down as you can. • Do not “cut the corner” on a slope or ramp. • Do not turn or change direction on a slope. 3. Always stay in the center of the ramp. Make sure ramp is wide enough that you are not at risk that a wheel may roll off the side. 4. Lean or press your body uphill.
V I . G e n e r a l Wa r n i n g s English 15 V. CURBS & SINGLE STEPS 1. Your scooter is not designed to drive up or down a curb or step more than 1/2 inch high. Doing so may: • Result in a fall or tip-over. • Damage the frame, wheels, axles or other scooter parts, or loosen fasteners. 2. To prevent a fall or tip-over, use wheelchair/scooter access ramps or have someone help you. 3. If you must climb or descend a curb or step alone do so at your own risk and use extreme care.
English V I I . Wa r n i n g s : C o m p o n e n t s & O p t i o n s VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS & OPTIONS Note: If you use parts or make changes not authorized by Sunrise it may create a safety hazard and will void the Warranty. A. ARMRESTS Armrests flip back/down and cannot be used to lift scooter or the seat. 1. Never lift this scooter by its armrests. 2. Lift this scooter only by non-detachable parts of the main frame. B. BATTERIES 1. Only an approved battery case should be used in this device.
V I I . Wa r n i n g s : C o m p o n e n t s & O p t i o n s English 17 H. SEATING SYSTEMS 1. Use of a seating system not approved by Sunrise may alter the center of balance of this scooter. This may cause a fall or tip-over. 2. Never change the seating system of your scooter unless you consult your supplier first. I. UPHOLSTERY FABRIC 1. Replace worn or torn fabric of the seat as soon as you can. If you fail to do so, the seat may fail and cause you to fall.
English VIII. Tips For Attendants VIII. TIPS FOR ATTENDANTS 1. 2. Persons who help a rider do one of the following tasks should review and heed the warnings “Notice to Attendants” and all warnings in this Manual for that task. The “Tips” that follow are suggestions only. Be aware that you will need to learn safe methods best suited to the rider and to your abilities. Consult your health care professional for instructions. A.
IX. Set-Up, Adjustment & Use English 19 IX. SET-UP, ADJUSTMENT & USE NOTES: 1. Work Surface For Set-Up: Use a flat surface, such as a table, to assemble, adjust and check your scooter. This makes the steps easier and helps ensure a correct set-up. 2. Fasteners: • Many of the screws and bolts on this scooter are special high-strength fasteners and may have special coatings. • Many nuts are of the Nylock type. They have a plastic insert to help prevent loosening. 1. 2. 3.
English IX. Set-Up, Adjustment & Use A. BATTERY CASE REMOVAL (Figure 1) 1 A To remove the batteries for transporting or servicing: Pull up on battery pack handle (A), disengaging Velcro®. NOTE– Removing the scooter seat may provide better access to the battery case. Batteries may weigh up to 55 lbs. Care must be taken to avoid injury when lifting up on battery case. B. ARMREST INSTALLATION AND WIDTH ADJUSTMENT (Figure 2) a.
IX. Set-Up, Adjustment & Use 21 English D. SEAT REMOVAL (Figure 5) 5 1. Lift red lever on right side of seat (A). 2. Lift seat off. A 6 E. SEAT SWIVEL (Figure 6) 1. Lift red lever on right side of seat (A). 2. Swivel seat to desired position. 3. Release red lever when seat clicks into one of four swivel positions. A 7 F. SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Figure 7) 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove seat and lift off battery case to access the seat post pin. Remove pin (B) from seat post.
English IX. Set-Up, Adjustment & Use H. DISASSEMBLY (Figures 9 & 10) 9 Your scooter disassembles quickly and easily for transportation or storage. 1. Remove seat. 2. Lift off the battery. 3. Lower the tiller and then lock in place. (Fig. 9) (Locking the tiller stabilizes the unit making assembly, disassembly and transportation easier. The lowered and locked tiller also provides a grip point to easily lift the main body off the rear wheel assembly.) 4.
X. Operating Guide X. OPERATING GUIDE 23 English 1 A A. CIRCUIT BREAKERS (Figure 1) 1. Notes: Your Guardian Trek has a circuit breaker on the battery case (A). • In the unlikely event of a short circuit or heavy overload, all power to your scooter will be shut off. • To reset your scooter, depress the circuit breaker button located on the front of the battery case. A few minutes wait is required before the circuit breaker will reset. 2.
English X. Operating Guide C. MOTOR LOCKS (Figure 3) Disconnect the motor locks when you need to manually push the scooter. (For example, in an emergency, or if batteries fail). 1. 2. 3. 4. Do not disengage motor locks unless power to the scooter is off. With either one or both brakes released, the scooter will not operate. Be aware that the scooter will not have brakes in the free-wheel position. Make sure that the person pushing the scooter has full control when motor locks are disengaged.
XI. Batteries English 25 XI. BATTERIES A. INTRODUCTION 1. Notes: • Batteries supply the power for your scooter. They contain a finite amount of energy and have limits on how long they can store and supply energy. • You can charge batteries only a certain number of times before they will fail and no longer hold a charge. • For answers to questions about batteries, consult your supplier. 2. Use Proper Battery Case: Your scooter operates on two 12/10 A batteries in a battery case. • Only use a battery case.
English XI. Batteries C. ACID BURNS (UNSEALED WET CELL BATTERIES) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Use extreme care not to spill acid when you handle wet cell batteries. Keep batteries upright. Avoid contact of acid with bare skin or clothing. Always wear rubber gloves and safety glasses when you handle batteries. If acid contacts your skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid contacts your eyes, immediately flood eyes with cold running water for at least 15 minutes.
XI. Batteries English 27 F. DISPOSING OF BATTERIES 1. All batteries once they have reached the end of their useful life are deemed to be hazardous waste. 2. For further information on handling and recycling contact your local recycling authority. 3. Always dispose of product through a recognized agent. 930490 Rev.
English XII. MAINTENANCE A. NOTES 1. Proper maintenance will improve performance and extend the useful life of your scooter. 2. Clean your scooter regularly. This will help you find loose or worn parts and will make your scooter easier to use. 3. To protect your investment, have all major service and repair work done by your supplier. 1. 2. 3. 4. Your scooter needs regular maintenance for peak performance and to avoid injury from scooter failure, damage or premature wear.
XII. Maintenance English 29 E. ORDERING PARTS When 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. you order parts, provide the following: Model of scooter Serial number of scooter Left hand or right hand control Part number, description and quantity of parts you need. State reason for replacement. F. MAINTENANCE CHART Charge batteries Check all moving parts for wear Inspect all nuts, bolts and fasteners for looseness or wear Inspect upholstery for wear Service by authorized supplier 3 Annually Quarterly Monthly Weekly CHECK...
English X I I I . S u n r i s e L i m i t e d Wa r r a n t y XIII. SUNRISE LIMITED WARRANTY 1. FOR FIVE YEARS We warrant the main frame of this scooter against defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years use of the first consumer purchaser. 2. ADDITIONAL WARRANTY We warrant Sunrise-made components of this scooter against defects in materials and workmanship as follows: a. Motors, gear boxes and charger— For one (1) year from the date of first consumer purchase. b.
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