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Mega Motion elite8 Owner's Manual

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    Mega motion, inc. P.O. Box 275 taylor, pa 18517-0275 1-800-mega-508 owner’s manual *infmanu4345* mega motion, inc. P.O. Box 275 taylor, pa 18517-0275 www.Mega-motion.Com.

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    Mega motion service center:________________________________________________________ address: ________________________________________________________________________ phone number:__________________________ purchase date: __________________________ serial number:____________________________ s a f e t...

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    3 elite 8 www.Mega-motion.Com c o n t e n t s i. Introduction .......................................................................................................................4 ii. Safety .............................................................................................................

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    4 www.Mega-motion.Com elite 8 i . I n t r o d u c t i o n safety welcome to mega motion, inc. The product you have purchased combines state-of the-art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident that these design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect d...

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    5 elite 8 www.Mega-motion.Com do not place the travel scooter in freewheel mode when on an incline. Product safety symbols the symbols below are used on the travel scooter to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them comple...

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    6 www.Mega-motion.Com elite 8 i i . S a f e t y removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. If necessary, properly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access. Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while...

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    7 elite 8 www.Mega-motion.Com i i . S a f e t y do not use batteries with different amp-hour (ah) capacities. Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the same time. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wear goggles and gloves w...

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    8 www.Mega-motion.Com elite 8 contains sealed, non-spillable batteries that meet dot crf 173.159 (d), iata packing instructions 806, iata provision a67 for safe transportation. Keep area dry. Manufactured in. Keep area clean. Travel scooter does not conform to iso 7176-19 for transport of an occupie...

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    9 elite 8 www.Mega-motion.Com i i . S a f e t y general mandatory! Do not operate your new travel scooter for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your travel scooter is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Mega motion ...

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    10 www.Mega-motion.Com elite 8 perform the following inspections prior to using your travel scooter: check for proper tire inflation. Maintain but do not exceed the psi/bar/kpa air pressure rating indicated on each tire if equipped with pneumatic tires. Check all electrical connections. Make sure th...

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    11 elite 8 www.Mega-motion.Com i i . S a f e t y when climbing an incline, try to keep your travel scooter moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly, and then accelerate cautiously. When driving down an incline, do so by setting the speed adjustment dial to the slowest setting and driving in t...

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    12 www.Mega-motion.Com elite 8 i i . S a f e t y figure 2. Increased stability driving position figure 1. Normal driving position when you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward. See figures 1 and 2. This shifts the center of gravity of you and your travel scooter toward the front of the tr...

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    13 elite 8 www.Mega-motion.Com curb i i . S a f e t y figure 3. Correct curb approach figure 3a. Incorrect curb approach outdoor driving surfaces your travel scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphal...

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    14 www.Mega-motion.Com elite 8 i i . S a f e t y inclement weather precautions exposure of your travel scooter to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly caught up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your travel scooter, proceed to shelter at the ...

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    15 elite 8 www.Mega-motion.Com i i . S a f e t y elevators modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the door(s). If you are in the doorway of an elevator when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or allow the rubber door edge to contact the tr...

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    16 www.Mega-motion.Com elite 8 i i . S a f e t y preventing unintended movement warning! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time, turn off the power. This will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent throttle control lever contact. Motor vehicle tran...

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    17 elite 8 www.Mega-motion.Com i i . S a f e t y positioning belts your authorized mega motion provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your travel scooter safely. Warning! If you require a ...

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    18 www.Mega-motion.Com elite 8 i i . S a f e t y electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (emi/rfi) warning! Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic and radio frequency waves can have an adverse effect on the performance of electrically-powered mobility vehicles. Electromagnetic and...

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    19 elite 8 www.Mega-motion.Com i i i . Y o u r t r a v e l s c o o t e r tiller console the tiller console houses all controls needed to drive your travel scooter, including the key switch, throttle control lever, horn button, speed adjustment dial, and the battery condition meter. See figure 4. Pro...

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    20 www.Mega-motion.Com elite 8 charger power cord receptacle speed adjustment dial this dial allows you to preselect and limit your travel scooter’s top speed. The image of the tortoise represents the slowest speed setting. The image of the hare represents the fastest speed setting. Battery conditio...

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    21 elite 8 www.Mega-motion.Com i i i . Y o u r t r a v e l s c o o t e r rear components the manual freewheel lever, anti-tip wheels, and motor/transaxle assembly are located on your travel scooter as shown. See figure 7. Warning! Before placing your travel scooter into or taking it out of freewheel...

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    22 www.Mega-motion.Com elite 8 motor/transaxle assembly the motor/transaxle assembly is an electromechanical unit that converts electrical energy from your travel scooter’s batteries into the controlled mechanical energy that drives the travel scooter’s wheels. Main circuit breaker (reset button) wh...

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    23 elite 8 www.Mega-motion.Com securement points always secure the travel scooter in a forward-facing position in the vehicle. Attach the four tie-down straps to the designated securement points. See figures 11, 11a and 12. Tighten the straps to sufficiently remove all slack. Never attach tie-downs ...

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    24 www.Mega-motion.Com elite 8 batteries and charging your travel scooter requires two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. They are recharged by the supplied off-board charging system. Charge your travel scooter’s batteries for 8 to 14 hours prior to usi...

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    25 elite 8 www.Mega-motion.Com note: there is a charger inhibit function on your travel scooter. The travel scooter will not run and the battery condition meter will not operate while the batteries are charging. Frequently asked questions how does the charger work? When your travel scooter’s battery...

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    26 www.Mega-motion.Com elite 8 how often must i charge the batteries? Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your travel scooter’s batteries: all day use on a daily basis. Infrequent or sporadic use. With these considerations in mind, you can determine how often and f...

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    27 elite 8 www.Mega-motion.Com battery tie-down strap battery harness i v . B a t t e r i e s a n d c h a r g i n g how do i change a battery in my travel scooter? Mandatory! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batt...

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    28 www.Mega-motion.Com elite 8 i v . B a t t e r i e s a n d c h a r g i n g 5. Remove the old batteries. 6. Place the new batteries into the battery pack. 7. Connect the red battery cable to the positive (+) battery terminal of each battery. 8. Connect the black battery cable to the negative (-) ba...

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    29 elite 8 www.Mega-motion.Com v . O p e r a t i o n before getting onto your travel scooter have you fully charged the batteries? See iv. “batteries and charging.” is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (rearward) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever in the forward position unless y...

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    30 www.Mega-motion.Com elite 8 v . O p e r a t i o n note: your travel scooter’s reverse speed is slower than that of the forward speed you preset with the speed adjustment dial. Getting off of your travel scooter 1. Bring your travel scooter to a complete stop. 2. Remove the key from the key switch...

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    31 elite 8 www.Mega-motion.Com detent pin lower seat post tiller angle adjustment warning! Remove the key from the key switch before adjusting the tiller or the seat. Never attempt to adjust the tiller or the seat while the travel scooter is in motion. Your travel scooter is equipped with an adjusta...

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    32 www.Mega-motion.Com elite 8 v i . C o m f o r t a d j u s t m e n t s figure 20. Positioning belt positioning belt bolts 6. Raise or lower the upper seat post to the desired seat height. 7. While holding the upper seat post at that height, align the adjustment holes of the upper and lower seat po...

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    33 elite 8 www.Mega-motion.Com tiller lock knob battery tie-down strap battery harness front-to-rear harness v i i . D i s a s s e m b l y a n d a s s e m b l y disassembly you can disassemble the travel scooter into six pieces: the seat, the front section, the rear section, the rear shroud, the bas...

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    34 www.Mega-motion.Com elite 8 frame separation 1. Lower the tiller and tighten the tiller adjustment knob. 2. Remove the frame lock-up pin. See figure 26. 3. Lift up on the seat post and pivot the rear section backwards until the frame hooks are no longer resting on the lower frame tube. 4. Slowly ...

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    35 elite 8 www.Mega-motion.Com v i i i . B a s i c t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g any electromechanical device occasionally requires some troubleshooting. However, most of the problems that may arise can usually be solved with a bit of thought and common sense. Many of these problems occur because th...

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    36 www.Mega-motion.Com elite 8 to check a fuse: 1. Remove the fuse by pulling it out of its slot. 2. Examine the fuse to be sure it is blown. See figures 28 and 29. 3. Insert a new fuse of the proper rating. Warning! The replacement fuse must exactly match the rating of the fuse being replaced. Fail...

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    37 elite 8 www.Mega-motion.Com warning! Failure to ensure that the axle key is properly installed into the axle slot when mounting the wheel can result in electronic brake failure, personal injury, and/or product damage. 6. Reinstall the drive wheel nut and washer onto the axle and tighten. Warning!...

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    38 www.Mega-motion.Com elite 8 i x . C a r e a n d m a i n t e n a n c e exterior surfaces bumpers, tires, and trim can benefit from an occasional application of a rubber or vinyl conditioner. Warning! Do not use a rubber or vinyl conditioner on the travel scooter’s vinyl seat or tire tread. They wi...

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    39 elite 8 www.Mega-motion.Com nylon lock nut replacement any nylon insert lock nut removed during the periodic maintenance, assembly, or disassembly of the travel scooter must be replaced with a new nut. Nylon insert lock nuts should not be reused as it may cause damage to the nylon insert, resulti...

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    40 www.Mega-motion.Com elite 8 x . W a r r a n t y 90-day limited warranty for 90 days from the date of purchase, mega motion will repair or replace at our option to the original purchaser, free of charge, any of the following parts found upon examination by an authorized representative of mega moti...

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    41 elite 8 www.Mega-motion.Com model numbers 3 wheel: mm83; 4-wheel: mm84 maximum allowable incline 6º (10.5%) maximum angle capacity 10º (17.6%) maximum obstacle climbing ability 2 in. (5 cm) overall length 2 3-wheel: 38 in. (96.5 cm); 4-wheel: 40.25 in. (102.2 cm) overall width 2 3- and 4-wheel: 1...

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    42 www.Mega-motion.Com elite 8 turning radius 19.5 in. (49.5 cm) 3-wheel: 32.75 in. (83.2 cm) 38 - 40.25 in. (96.5 - 102.2 cm) 33.25 - 35 in. (84.4 - 88.9 cm) 14 in. (35.6 cm) 3-wheel: 2.5 in. (6.35 cm) 4-wheel: 2 in. (5 cm) 16.25 - 17.5 in. (41.3 - 44.5 cm) 4-wheel: 43.5 in. (110.5 cm) 18 in. (45.7...

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    Mega motion service center:________________________________________________________ address: ________________________________________________________________________ phone number:__________________________ purchase date: __________________________ serial number:____________________________ s a f e t...

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    Mega motion, inc. P.O. Box 275 taylor, pa 18517-0275 1-800-mega-508 owner’s manual *infmanu4345* mega motion, inc. P.O. Box 275 taylor, pa 18517-0275 www.Mega-motion.Com.