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Invacare® Auriga & Auriga
Invacare® Auriga &
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Auriga
Scooter
User Manual
Scooter
Bedienungsanleitung
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How can you get in touch with Invacare®? If you have any questions or need support, please contact your authorised Invacare® Dealer, who has the necessary know-how and equipment plus the special knowledge concerning your Invacare® product, and can offer you all-round satisfactory service. Should you wish to contact Invacare® directly, you can reach us in Europe at the following addresses and phone numbers. Invacare® Deutschland GmbH Invacare® A/S Dehmer Str. 66 Sdr. Ringvej 39
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Invacare® AS Invacare® B.V. Grensesvingen 9 Celsiusstraat 46 0603 Oslo NL-6716 BZ Ede Norge The Netherlands (Kundeservice): +47 - 22 57 95 10 : +31 - (0) 318 - 69 57 57 Fax (Kundeservice): +47 - 22 57 95 01 Fax: +31 - (0) 318 - 69 57 58 Invacare® PORTUGAL Lda Invacare® AB Rua Senhora de Campanhã, 105 Fagerstagatan 9 4369-001 Porto 163 91 Spånga PORTUGAL Sverige : +351-225105946 (Kundtjänst): +46 - (0) 8 761 70 90 Fax: +351-225105739 Fax (Kundtjänst): +46 - (0) 8 76
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Table of Contents Chapter Page 1 Introduction 7 1.1 Important symbols in this manual ...........................................................................................9 1.2 Type Classification and Area of Use .....................................................................................10 2 Safety Notes 11 2.1 General Safety Notes ..............................................................................................................11 2.2 Safety information wi
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6.1.2 Status display ...............................................................................................................25 6.1.3 Battery charge display ..................................................................................................26 6.2 Driving the Scooter .................................................................................................................27 6.3 Diagnostics and Trouble Shooting........................................................
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10.1.1.3 Removing a front wheel (3-Wheel Version).............................................................53 10.1.1.4 Repairing the flat tyre ..............................................................................................54 11 Dismantling the scooter for transport 56 11.1 Removing the seat...................................................................................................................56 11.2 Removing the batteries and the Drive Unit.......................
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1 Introduction Dear user, First we would like to thank you for purchasing our product! We hope you will enjoy your new Scooter. This manual contains important hints and information on: • Safety • Operation • Care and maintenance. Please take care to read the operating manual thoroughly before starting out on your first journey. This product has been designed to fit the needs of different types of users with different requirements. The decision whether the model is suitable fo
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This manual contains copyrighted information. It may not be reproduced or copied in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Invacare® or its authorised representative. It may also contain information that pertains to models sold only in certain countries. In this case the information will be clearly marked as pertaining to a particular country-specific version. We reserve the right to make any alterations on the grounds of technical improvements. 8
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1.1 Important symbols in this manual WARNING! This symbol warns you of danger! • Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product! EXPLOSION HAZARD! This symbol warns you of an explosion hazard, which can be caused by excessive tyre pressure in a pneumatic tyre! • Always follow the instructions to avoid injury to the user or damage to the product! BURN HAZARD! This symbol warns you of burns due to acid or other substances! • Alwa
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1.2 Type Classification and Area of Use This vehicle has been classified as a mobility product in class C (for outdoor use). It has been successfully tested for its safety according to German and international standards. When equipped with an appropriate lighting system, the vehicle is suitable to be driven on public roads. 10
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2 Safety Notes • READ WELL BEFORE OPERATION! 2.1 General Safety Notes Danger of injury if this scooter is used in any other way than the purpose described in this manual! • Adhere strictly to the instructions in this user manual! Danger of injury if the scooter is driven when your ability to drive is impaired by medication or alcohol! • Never drive any vehicle under the influence of medication or alcohol! Danger of damage or injury if the scooter is accidentally set into mo
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Danger of injury if the On/Off Button is pressed while the vehicle is in motion, due to it coming to an abrupt, sharp stop! • If you have to brake in an emergency, simply release the drive lever, which will bring you to a halt! Only switch the vehicle off while in motion as a last resort! Danger of injury if the scooter is transported in another vehicle with the occupant seated in it! • Never transport the scooter with the occupant seated in it! Danger of injury if maximum permissi
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Danger of injury by moving parts! • Make sure that no injury is incurred by moving parts of the scooter, like wheels or a Seat Lifter, especially when children are around! Danger of fire or breaking down due to electric devices being connected! • Do not connect any electric devices to your vehicle that are not expressly certified by Invacare® for this purpose! Have all electrical installations done by your authorised Invacare® Dealer! Danger of technical failure and injury if unauth
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2.2 Safety information with regard to care and maintenance Danger of accident and loss of guarantee if maintenance is insufficient! • For reasons of safety and in order to avoid accidents which result from unnoticed wear, it is important that this electric vehicle undergoes an inspection once every year under normal operating conditions (see inspection plan contained in service instructions)! • Under difficult operating conditions such as daily travel on steep slopes, or in the case o
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2.3 Safety Information on Electromagnetic Interference This electric vehicle was successfully tested in accordance with International standards as to its compliance with Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Regulations. However, electromagnetic fields, such as those generated by radio and television transmitters, and cellular phones, can influence the functions of electric vehicles. Also, the electronics used in our vehicles can generate a low level of electromagnetic interference, which ho
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2.4 Safety Information on Driving and Freewheel Mode Danger of injury if the vehicle tips over! • Only ever negotiate gradients of up to the maximum defined in the Technical Specifications and only with the backrest in an upright position, and the seat lifter in the lowest position (if installed)! • Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2/3rds of the top speed! Avoid abrupt braking or accelerating on gradients! • If at all possible, avoid driving on slippery surfaces (such as s
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Danger of injury if the vehicle tips over! (Continued) • Never use the vehicle to transport more than one person! • Do not exceed the maximum permissible load! • When loading the vehicle, always distribute the weight evenly! Always try to keep the centre of gravity of the vehicle in the middle, and as close to the ground as possible! • Note that the vehicle will brake or accelerate if you change the Driving Speed while it is in motion! Danger of injury if you collide with an obstac
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3 Key features 1) De-clutching lever 2) Release lever for swivelling and removing seat (under the seat on the right) 3) Release lever for seat sliding rail adjustment (under the seat on the right in the front) 4) Primary Charging Socket 5) Key switch (ON/OFF) 6) Throttle 7) Control panel 8) Lever for adjusting the angle of the steering column 9) Handbrake / parking brake (if installed) 18
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4 Driving 4.1 Before driving for the first time... Before you take your first trip, you should familiarise yourself well with the operation of the vehicle and with all operating elements. Take your time to test all functions and driving modes. NOTE: If installed, use the restraining systems (seat belts) each time you use the vehicle. Sitting Comfortably = Driving Safely Before each trip, make sure that: • You are within easy reach of all operating controls. • The battery
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4.2 Taking Obstacles 10 Your Invacare® Auriga/Auriga can overcome obstacles and kerbs of up to 8 cm. CAUTION: Danger of Tipping Over! • Never approach obstacles at an angle! • Put your backrest into an upright position before climbing an obstacle! Driving up over an obstacle Correct • Approach the kerb or obstacle slowly head-on. Shortly before the front wheels touch the obstacle, increase the speed and reduce only after the rear wheels have also climbed the obstacle.
