Sterling Elite XS manual

Owner ’ s Manual Elite XS ENGLISH 3 & 4 Wheel[...]

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26 Iss 4 How to use this manual W e at Sunrise Medical want you to get the best out of your S terling Elite XS. This Owner ’ s Manual will familiarise you with the Scoota and it s 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 warr[...]

27 Iss 4 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 charg ing page 17 - 20 Routine maintenance [...]

1 Iss 4 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 [...]

2 Iss 4 Guarantee Please remember to fill in and post the guarantee registration card enclosed with this manual. Sunrise Medical Limited recommend that you do not undertake maintenance tasks other than those explained in this manual. Y our local authorised Sunrise Medical service agent is fully trained by Sunrise Medical to carry out detailed maint[...]

3 Iss 4 T yres (Page 7) Batteries and Charging (Pages 17 - 20) Flip up armrests (Page 8) Seating (Page 8) Freewheel Lever (Page 1 1 ) Seat Swivel Lever (Page 8) Bumper Tiller adjustment (Page 9) Control fascia Panel (Pages 9 - 10) Control Levers (Page 9) Features Fig. 1 Emergency Secondary Braking System Handbrake (Page 13)[...]

4 Iss 4 Safety warning and user guidance Getting on your Elite scoota 1. Ensure that the key is turned to the off position. 2. Stand at the side of the scoota. 3. Pull the seat rotate lever upwards and rot ate the seat until it faces you (Photo 1). 4. Make sure that the seat is locked securely into position. 5. Position yourself comfortably in the [...]

5 Iss 4 Safety warning and user guidance General safety warnings 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 ensure that your Scoota [...]

6 Iss 4 Photo 1 1 Photo 12 Safety warning and user guidance Lifting components over 10kg Please note that these instructions are to be used as a guide only . Seat: 1 . Lift rotate lever upwards and turn seat 90° clockwise (Photo 7). 2 . Stand behind seat (Photo 8). 3 . Fold backrest forward and flip up armrests. 4 . Place hands on either side of s[...]

7 Iss 4 Safety warning and user guidance Batteries Always check the batteries are sufficiently charged before setting of f. Always ensure that your batteries are in good condition and that no leakage has occurred. Beware, battery fluids are corrosive and care should be taken at all times to avoid contact with it. If it comes into contact with the s[...]

8 Iss 4 Seat Adjustment Flip Up Armrests (Fig 3): By pulling up on the end of either armrest, the armrest will flip back for easy transfer on and off of your Elite. Seat Rotate Lever (Fig 4): This is found under the right side of the seat. Pull it up allows the seat to rotate 360 degree and release to lock in any 45 degree position desired. Seat He[...]

9 Iss 4 Tiller control functions Hand Controls (Fig. 6 to 8) Remember that your controls are located on the T iller (Fig. 6). The handle bar angle can be adjusted to the most comfortable position by your local authorised Sunrise dealer . Wig-W ag Control (Fig. 7): Located under the handle bar grips. Y our speed as well as forward and reverse motion[...]

10 Iss 4 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. Y ellow indicates caution and approximately half-charged batteries. Red indicates warning and less than half-charged batteries. Please be [...]

11 Iss 4 Caution! It is advisable that during the first few sessions of operating your scoota that the area around you is clear of obstacles and pedestrians. Before operating your Scoota, ensure the seat height has been adjusted to your satisfaction, and the tiller angle has been set for optimum safety and comfort. Mounting When first driving the s[...]

12 Iss 4 Operating your Scoot a Basic Driving 1 . Make sure you are properly seated on the Elite and that the Speed Control Dial is turned fully anti-clockwise towards the tortoise. Note: Reverse movement of scooter may not occur when Speed Control Dial is turned fully anti-clockwise. 2 . Insert key into Key Switch and turn clockwise to on (90 degr[...]

13 Iss 4 Operating your Scoot a Fig. 12 ESBS Handbrake Braking T o stop the Scoot a simply release the Wig-W ag control, whilst keeping your hands on the handlebar . T wo types of braking will automatically operate (a) Automatic regenerative braking, which slows the Scoota to a standstill and (b ) Automatic braking which will operate a short while [...]

14 Iss 4 Mounting and dismounting kerbs Y our 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 h[...]

15 Iss 4 Guidance for safe operation and use Hill climbing Y our 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 af fected by such things as: 1. The weight of the user . 2 . T errain (e.g, grass or gra[...]

16 Iss 4 Guidance for safe operation and use Fig. 18 Fig. 19 Fig. 20 Fig. 21 Fig. 22 Lap Belt Please note that a lap belt is available and must be fitted only by your local authorised Sunrise dealer . The belt is attached to the armrests of the seat. Ramps The Elite easily climbs ramps to access or within a building. Where ever possible always trav[...]

17 Iss 4 Programmable Controller In order to keep you safe, under cert ain 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[...]

18 Iss 4 Batteries and charging General information 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 shor[...]

19 Iss 4 Batteries and charging Maintenance free battery care plan 1 . Only use an approved Sunrise Medical charger compatible with the vehicle to be charged. 2 . Charge your batteries every night, regardless of the amount of use your mobility device has had during the day . 3 . Do not interrupt the charging cycle. 4 . If your mobility device is no[...]

20 Iss 4 Batteries and charging The range of your vehicle Most manufacturers of mobility products state the range of their vehicles either in the sales literature or within the Owners Manual. The range stated sometimes differs from manufacturer to manufacturer even though the battery size is the same. Sunrise Medical measure the range of their vehi[...]

21 Iss 4 Off Board Battery Charger Y our scoota is fitted with an of f- board 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. 1 . Switch your Scoota of f . 2 . Uncoil the charger lead 3 . Lift up the charge connector cover located[...]

22 Iss 4 Routine maintenance The following table gives an indication as to when routine maintenance checks should be made. SIX MONTHL Y ANNUALL Y Storage When storing your Scoota for long periods (in excess of one week), charge batteries for 24 hours and then disconnect the batteries to minimise battery discharge. Electronic faults Do not attempt t[...]

23 Iss 4 YEAR 1 2 3 4 Service dates Upholstery Seat Back Armrests Electrics Condition of loom Connections Lights (where fitted) T est run Forwards Reverse Emergency stop Left turn Right turn Up/down slope Over obstacle Parking brake (where fitted) List items repaired/adjusted YEAR 1 2 3 4 Service dates Controller On/off switch Output plug Operation[...]

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