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    12 Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050 T oll Free: 877-224-0946 • 516-998-4600 Website: www .drivemedical.com OWNERS MANUAL & INSTRUCTIONS[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS PREF ACE & INTRODUCTION 3 SAFETY NOTICE 4 Before Driving While Driving Labeling EMI P ARTS INTRODUCTION 10 Parts Description OPERA TION 11 Control Panel How to Operate Y our Scooter DRIVING ON THE ROAD 15 BA TTER Y CHARGING AND CARE 17 Charging The Battery Charger Battery INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 20 Inspection Regular Check[...]

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    3 PREF ACE AND INTRODUCTION Please carefully read this owner’ s manual before using the vehicle. Improper use of the vehicle could result in harm, injury or traffic accidents. Therefore for maximum pleasure while using the vehicle please read this owner’ s manual. • This owner’ s manual includes operation instructions for every aspect of th[...]

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    4 SAFETY NOTICE Before Driving The user needs to be familiar with the usage and operation of this vehicle before driving. Therefore, please always keep the following safety notices in mind. THE SAME TRAFFIC RULES APPL Y TO THE USE OF THIS VEHICLE AS APPL Y TO PEDESTRIANS • For your safety , please follow the rules that apply to pedestrians. • R[...]

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    5 SAFETY NOTICE WHILE DRIVING • Please carr y out daily inspections. • Refer to the section entitled “DAIL Y CHECKING” • Do not move your body out of the vehicle while moving • Such action may cause you to loose balance and risk injury from falling. • Pay attention that your clothes do not tangle in the wheels. DO NOT USE YOUR VEHICLE[...]

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    6 SAFETY NOTICE ST ARTING AND DRIVING 1. Make sure the seat is installed properly . 2. Make sure the tiller has been secured properly . 3. Fold down the armrests so you can rest your arms on them. 4. T urn the power switch to “ON”. If necessary , turn on the headlights. 5. Check battery indicator to see whether there is enough power for your jo[...]

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    7 SAFETY NOTICE STOPPING 1. Release the speed control lever completely . The vehicle will naturally brake and stop. 2. T urn the power switch to (OFF). Then pull out the key . LABELING Please carefully read all labels on the scooter before driving it. For your future reference, do not remove them. The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for a[...]

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    8 SAFETY NOTICE EMI This portion of the content will provide the user with basic information that describes the problems with EMI, known sources of EMI, protective measures either to lessen the possibility or exposure or to minimize the degree of exposure, and suggested action should unexpected or erratic movement occur . CAUTION: It is very import[...]

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    9 SAFETY NOTICE 3. Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as commercial broadcast transmitter (radio and TV broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM) radios. NOTE: Other types of hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/FM radios, TV sets, CD player , and cassette players, and small appliances, such as electric sha[...]

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    10 P AR TS INTRODUCTION P ARTS DESCRIPTION 1. Speed Dial 2. Armrest 3. Front Indicator Lamp 4. Charger Socket Cover 5. Basket 6. Tiller 7. Tiller Adjustment Knob 8. Head Lamp 9. Seat 10. Seat Rotation Lever 11. Hand Brake Lever 12. Side Reflector 13. Rear Lamp 14. Rear Reflector 15. Freewheel Lever 16. Anti-tip wheels 17. Reset Switch 18. Rear Indi[...]

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    11 OPERA TION CONTROL P ANEL 1. Speed Dial 2. Horn Button 3. Indicator lamp switch 4. Head light / Rear Light Button 5. Speed Control Lever 6. Battery Indicator 7. Power Switch 8. Indoor/Outdoor switch HOW TO OPERA TE YOUR SCOOTER Power switch T urn the key to power ON or OFF (ON) : Power is turned on (OFF) : Power is turned off Speed Dial T urn th[...]

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    12 OPERA TION Horn Button Press the horn button to sound the horn. Release the button to stop the horn. Light Button Push the light button to switch the front and rear lights on. Push the button again to turn the lights off. Battery Indicator • When the power switch is turned on the battery indicator will light up with red squares indicating the [...]

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    13 OPERA TION BRAKING Electro-magnetic brake: Release the speed control lever completely , and the electromagnetic brake will be activated automatically , and the scooter will stop. WARNING When on a gradient NEVER switch the vehicle to the freewheel mode. The electromagnetic brakes will not be applied. This may result in injury . SEA T • The sea[...]

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    14 OPERA TION WARNING Please hold the tiller before loosing the tiller adjustment knob. Otherwise a fall from the scooter could occur causing bodily injury and/or damage to scooter . Manual Brake As well as an electromagnetic brake, your scooter has a manual cable brake. Squeeze the brake lever to apply the brake and then release the lever to relea[...]

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    15 OPERA TING YOUR ODYSSEY ST ARTING AND DRIVING 1. Make sure the seat is installed properly . 2. Make sure the tiller has been secured properly . 3. Fold down the armrests so you can rest your arms on them. 4. T urn the power switch to “ON”. 5. Check battery indicator to see whether there is enough power for your journey . If you have any doub[...]

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    16 OPERA TING YOUR ODYSSEY MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER (RESET BUTTON) When the voltage in your scooter’ s batteries becomes low or the scooter is heavily strained because of excessive loads or steep inclines, the main circuit breaker may trip to protect the motor and electronics from damage. The location of the circuit breaker is shown by the arrow on t[...]

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    17 BA TTER Y CHARGING AND CARE CHARGING THE BA TTERY Follow the procedure below step by step: 1. T urn the power switch to (OFF) 2. Connect the charger’ s power cord into the power outlet. 3. Open the charging socket cap on the scooter’ s tiller . Then connect the charger’ s round plug to the charging socket. 4. T urn on the switch on the cha[...]

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    18 BA TTER Y CHARGING AND CARE A TTENTION: Please follow the rules below to avoid accidents while charging. 1. Please use the charger that comes with your scooter only , and recharge the battery to its full capacity every time. Y ou may damage the batter y and scooter if you use a charger , which is not to the correct specification. 2. Never disass[...]

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    19 BA TTER Y CHARGING AND CARE BA TTERY • Do not expose the battery to temperatures below 50°F or above 122°F when charging or storing the vehicle. Under the above temperature range can cause the battery either to freeze or over heat. This will damage the batteries and shorten their life. • These batteries are maintenance free and there is no[...]

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    20 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE DAIL Y CHECKING Check following items before driving. If your find anything abnormal, contact an authorized dealer for further inspection or advice before using the battery . ITEM INSPECTION CONTENT HANDLEBAR • Is there any looseness? • Can it turn left and right smoothly? SPEED CONTROL DIAL • Can it be adjusted [...]

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    21 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE REGULAR CHECKING RECORD T o make sure your scooter is correctly serviced, take it to your dealer for regular maintenance checks. This should be at intervals of six months after the first inspection after one month. Y our dealer may charge a fee for this. SUGGESTION Even if you don’t use the vehicle for a long time it[...]

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    22 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE BA TTERY , FUSE AND TIRE BA TTERY Refer to the section entitled “BA TTERY” in “BA TTERY CHARGING AND CARE ”. FUSE If the battery charger is turned on and no LEDs are lit, check the batter y charger fuse. SUGGESTION Ask for help from your dealer to inspect or replace the fuse, since the tiller shroud has to be r[...]

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    23 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE A TTENTION 1.When tread depth is below 0.5 cm it can easily lead to vehicle slippage, making braking distances longer . Therefore replace the tires as early as possible when they are found to have insufficient tread depth. A TTENTION When conducting maintenance of your vehicle, please turn the power switch to OFF and r[...]

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    24 DISASSEMBLING THE SCOOTER The procedures for assembling and disassembling are very similar for the scooters. The following procedure is to disassemble the scooter for transportation: 1. Switch off the scooter at the key ignition. 2. Unscrew the seat hand wheels and remove seat. Be careful with the seat as it is heavy . 3. Lift up the rear shroud[...]

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    25 TROUBLE SHOOTING AND SPECIFICA TION PROBLEM REMEDY SCOOTER WILL NOT SWITCH ON THE SCOOTER SWITCHES ON, BUT THE SCOOTER WILL NOT MOVE. THE SCOOTER APPEARS SLOW THE SEA T TURNS WHEN IN OPERA TION THE HANDLEBAR APPEARS LOOSE INVOLUNT ARIL Y HORN SOUNDS • T ry recharging the batter y • Check the fuse and circuit breaker in the scooter • Ensure[...]

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    26 SPECIFICA TION MODEL REFERENCE ODYSSEY DIMENSION 55.1" X 26.4 " X 39.8 " (L X W X H) WEIGHT , WITHBA TTERY 210 lbs. WITHOUT BA TTERY 162 lbs. BA TTERY 12V 34AH X 2 CHARGER 24V 5A FRONT TIRE 4.00-5 X 2 REAR TIRE 4.00-5 X 2 DRIVING SYSTEM Direct drive the rear wheels (with differential gear) BRAKE SYSTEM Electromagnetic brakes CONTR[...]

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    27 Life Time W arranty: Scooter frame We will repair the frame with new or refurbished parts, free of charge, In the USA in the event of defective materials or workmanship. One Y ear Limited Warranty: • Electronic controller • Drive train components Drive will repair these products with new or refurbished parts, free of charge, in the U.S.A. fo[...]

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    28 Warranty Exclusions • ABS plastic shrouds • Batteries (batteries are warranted by the battery manufacturer) • Tires and T ubes This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser . Y our original receipt will be necessary as proof of purchase before any warranty performance is rendered. This warranty only covers failures due to defect[...]

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    29 Warranty Registration Please type or print Serial#__________________________________________Date Purchased___/___/___ Owner Name ___________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________State ________ Zip ____________ Additional [...]

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    Place Stamp Here 12 Harbor Park Drive Port Washington, NY 11050 FOLD HERE FIRST FOLD HERE SECOND SEAL WITH T APE DO NOT ST APLE[...]

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    12 Harbor Park Drive, Port Washington, NY 11050 T oll Free: 877-224-0946 • 516-998-4600 W ebsite: www .drivemedical.com[...]