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LITTLE GEM 2
4 Wheel Scooter
Owner’s Manual
ENGLISH
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How to use this manual How to use this manual Sunrise Medical Limited want you to get the best out of your scooter. This Owner’s Manual will familiarise you with the scooter 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 scooter will reach you in excellent condition having been personally inspected before leaving the factory. By following the guidelines
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Contents Introduction page 1 General Warnings page 2 Quick Start Guide page 3 - 4 Features page 5 Getting On and Off your Scooter page 6 Tiller Control Functions page 7 - 8 Freewheel Mechanism page 9 Seat Removal and Adjustment page 10 Tiller Adjustment and Battery Removal page 11 Batteries and Charging page 12 - 13 Transportation page 14 Guidance for Safe Operation and Use page 15 - 19 Battery and Charging Information page 20 - 22 General Warnings page 23 - 26 EMC (EMI) Warnings page 27 - 28
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Introduction With over 30 years experience, we are one of the longest established mobility equipment manufacturers in the UK. All of our Scooters, Wheelchairs and Power Chairs undergo rigorous tests to ensure they meet our requirements for comfort, safety and durability. Our success is based on the strong traditions of quality, value for money and genuinely caring for our customers. We pride ourselves not only on designing and building the most innovative products, but also on our commitment
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GENERAL WARNINGS DO NOT OPERATE THE SCOOTER BEFORE READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT ABOUT THE MEANING OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS, OR ANY OF THE CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS, PLEASE CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR RELEVANT TECHNICAL PERSONNEL. FAILURE TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE SCOOTER OPERATION MAY RESULT IN AN UNEXPECTED RESPONSE FROM THE EQUIPMENT WHICH CAN IN TURN LEAD TO POSSIBLE INJURY OR DAMAGE. NOTES Warning and Caution notices used in this manu
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Quick Start Guide Assembly When lifting always keep the back straight, bend the knees and use the lifting handles provided. Ensure your rear drive unit is locked in position by checking the rear docking handle is fully engaged. Set the tiller by holding the Tiller Adjustment Lever clockwise while moving the tiller upwards. Place the basket on the bracket located on the front of the tiller. Lift the Battery Pack into the battery tray ensuring it is located onto the locking post then lower on
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Quick Start Guide Control Functions Your scooter is equipped with the following features that can be found on the tiller fascia panel: On/ Off Switch, Battery Gauge, Speed Control “Min to Max”, Horn and Directional Control Levers. If you have previously used or owned a scooter before you MUST still read the Owner’s Manual carefully to fully understand the controls and safety warnings. If you are in any doubt of their functions then please turn to pages 7 and 8 of this manual. Transporting Yo
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Features TILLER FASCIA PANEL Page 7 - 8 WIDTH ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS Page 10 ADJUSTABLE SEATING TILLER Page 10 Page 11 FREEWHEEL LEVER Page 9 BASKET Page 14 BATTERY PACK Page 12 - 13 & 20-22 TYRES Page 19 and 30 Fig. 1 5 Iss 1
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Getting On and Off your Scooter Photo 6.1 Getting on to your scooter 1. Ensure that the key switch is turned to the off position (Photo 6.1). 2. Push forward the seat swivel lever located under the seat on the right-hand side and rotate the seat to face you (Photo 6.2). 3. Put the armrests into the fully down position and use them to steady yourself as you gently lower yourself into the seat Photo 6.2 (Photo 6.3). 4. Push forward the seat swivel lever and gently swivel the seat to face f
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Tiller Control Functions Hand Controls All of the drive controls for the scooter are to be found on the Tiller Control Box (Photo 7.1). The Preset Speed Knob Turning this knob to the left, “MIN”, reduces your available maximum speed. Turning it to the right, “MAX”, increases the available maximum speed. The Battery Gauge This gives an approximation of battery charge and is illuminated for clarity. The gauge is “RED” empty, to “YELLOW” charge required, to “GREEN” charged. As the scooter moves
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Tiller Control Functions Throttle Lever Photo 8.1 The throttle lever offers finger-tip control of your scooter. It controls the speed as well as forward and reverse motion. To move the scooter in a FORWARD motion PUSH the RIGHT lever with the RIGHT THUMB (Photo 8.1). To move the scooter in a REVERSE motion PUSH the Photo 8.2 LEFT lever with the LEFT THUMB. The lever will return by itself when released and the scooter will slow to a stop (Photo 8.2). The more you move the lever, the more y
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Freewheel Mechanism Freewheel mechanism Photo 9.1 A freewheel device disengages the power drive to allow manual operation (i.e. the scooter can be pushed at a walking pace). The freewheel is selected by pushing FORWARD the lever that is located on the left hand side of the scooter rear panel. Once freewheel has been selected, the electronic drive control system is disabled to prevent driving. This is a safety feature to prevent you driving the scooter with the parking brake disengaged (P
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Seat Removal and Adjustment Removing the Seat Photo 10.1 Please note that these instructions are to be used as a guide only. 1. Lift armrests upwards for ease of access (Photo 10.1) . 2. Stand behind the seat and fold the backrest down Photo 10.2 (Photo 10.2). 3. Grasp the seat base and keeping a firm grip, lift the seat vertically, keeping your back straight. Bend knees if required (Photo 10.3). 4. Place seat at desired location for stowage, Photo 10.3 keeping back posture straight at all
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Tiller Adjustment and Battery Removal Tiller Adjustment Photo 11.1 The scooter features an infinitely adjustable tiller which allows you to lock the tiller in the most comfortable driving position. This feature also lets you fold the tiller down fully, for transportation and stowage. The tiller adjusting lever is located on the driver’s side of the tiller. 1. Support the tiller with your right hand. Photo 11.2 2. Rotate the adjusting lever clockwise to release the adjustment mechanism (Pho
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Batteries and Charging Off-Board Battery Charger Photo 12.1 Your scooter is supplied with an off-board charging facility (Photo 12.1). Please note that only chargers with a capacity of minimum 1.5 Amps and maximum of 3.0 Amps supplied by your local authorised dealer should be used. Your battery pack may be charged on or off the scooter. 1. Switch your scooter off at the key switch. 2. Swivel the charge connector cover located on the right Photo 12.2 hand side of the battery pack and connect
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Batteries and Charging The off-board charger must be kept dry in temperatures between -25°C and 40°C and not be subjected to mechanical damage. In all cases, the charger must only be repaired by an authorised dealer. WARNING ! NO SMOKING OR NAKED FLAMES WHEN CHARGING BATTERIES. DO NOT TOUCH BATTERY PACK TERMINALS WITH METAL OBJECTS. ONLY USE APPROVED REPLACEMENT BATTERIES. IF DAMAGE TO BATTERIES OR BATTERY BOXES IS EVIDENT, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER IMMEDIATELY - DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE
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Transportation Transportation Photo 14.1 Your scooter may be disassembled quickly and simply for transportation. 1. Engage the drive unit by pushing the freewheel lever backwards to stop the scooter from moving during docking and transportation. 2. Lift off the front basket. 3. Remove the seat and seat stem locking pin, leaving the seat stem in position. Photo 14.2 4. Remove the battery pack locking screw and battery pack. Re-insert the battery locking screw in the battery post once the b
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Guidance for Safe Operation and Use Basic Driving Caution! It is advisable during the first few sessions of operating your scooter that the area around you is clear of obstacles and pedestrians. Before operating your scooter, ensure the seat height and position has been adjusted to your satisfaction and the tiller angle has been set for optimum safety and comfort. Please see the “General Warnings”, “Getting on Your Scooter” and “Tiller Adjustment” sections in this handbook. 1. Make sure you a
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Guidance for Safe Operation and Use Hill climbing Photo 16.1 This scooter has been tested to climb an incline of no more than 9° with a maximum user weight of up to 113kg (250 lbs) (Photo 16.1). Do not attempt to climb inclines in excess of this. Always reduce your speed when reversing on slopes. Do not reverse down hills in excess of 7° and always use extreme caution when reversing down hills. Do not attempt to drive along with the wheels at different levels, e.g. along the footpath
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Guidance for Safe Operation and Use Braking Photo 17.1 To bring the scooter to a standstill simply let go of the throttle control lever (Photo 17.1). Remember to keep both of your hands on the handlebars whilst the scooter is braking. Two types of braking are used. (a) Automatic regenerative braking, which slows the scooter to a stop. (b) Automatic braking which will operate a couple of seconds after releasing the control lever and holds the scooter in position, even if you are on a hill. N
