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PaceSaver Eclipse series Owner's Manual
Summary of Eclipse series
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-48- pn 16619 revised 0610 sman0610.Indd plus iii ™ series owner's manual eclipse ™ series read this entire owner's manual before you operate your new scooter! See inside front cover for special instructions. (must be given to user) espree ™ series scooters pacesaver ®.
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-47- "special option" warnings seat mount information caution: some seats have a second set of mounting holes. The front hole location can provide1" extra leg room. If the front set of holes is used, it will reduce the maximum incline rating of the vehicle by 3 degrees. See owners manual for max. In...
Page 3: Table of Contents
-1- table of contents this manual covers many different styles of pacesaver ® scooters. Be sure and find the information that pertains to your style. Introduction 2 important safety information 3 pacesaver specifi cations 8 getting on and off the pacesaver 12 operating the pacesaver 13 your first ri...
Page 4: Pacesaver
-2- pacesaver owners manual introduction congratulations on your choice of a pacesaver scooter! It is a dependable vehicle built for power and performance. The pacesaver’s rear wheel drive sys- tem will outperform front wheel drive styles on any surface, indoors or out. It has excellent handling cha...
Page 5: Leisure-Lift
-3- leisure-lift , inc. Specifi cally disclaims responsibility for any bodily injuries or property damage which may occur during any use which does not comply with applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances or methods recommended in this manual. If in doubt about your ability to operate...
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-4- do not exceed the incline specifi cations for the style of pacesaver that you own or it will become unstable and tipping will result. Persons with limited ability to protect them- selves (like persons paralyzed on one side) should use protective equipment such as bicycle headgear. The specifi ca...
Page 7: Convenient Tie Down Points
-5- follow the directions of your doctor and/or pharmacist at all times. Do not drive the pacesaver while taking medications that affect your refl exes or mental judg- ment, as your driving will be impaired and accidents may result. Do not drink alcohol and operate this or any other vehicle. The fol...
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-6- do not drive the pacesaver diagonally across inclines, turn sharp or make turns at or near full throttle at any time. Doing this will result in overturning and serious personal injury can result. Do not drive the pacesaver with the seat assembly higher than necessary as tipping and serious injur...
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-7- persons having disabilities which limit their ability to remain erect without assistance, (stroke patients, severe muscular diseases, etc.) should carefully evaluate whether they should operate a scooter at all. If they decide, with the advise of their physician or an- other advisor, that they a...
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-8- plus iii series specifi cations 9 degrees = 16% 10 degrees = 17.6% 12 degrees = 22% overall length overall width weight rear drive unit base and tiller seat section battery & case shroud maximum speed (m.P.H.) range *(on one charge) (miles) group 22 batt. / u1 batt. Ground clearance below transa...
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-9- plus iii cont. & eclipse series specifi cations 9 degrees = 16% 10 degrees = 17.6% 12 degrees = 22% overall length overall width weight rear drive unit base and tiller seat section battery & case shroud maximum speed (m.P.H.) range *(on one charge) (miles) group 22 batt. / u1 batt. Ground cleara...
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-10- espree series specifi cations 8 degrees = 14% 10 degrees = 17.6% 12 degrees = 22% overall length overall width weight rear drive unit base and tiller seat section battery & case shroud maximum speed (m.P.H.) range *(on one charge) (miles) group 22 batt. / u1 batt. Ground clearance below transax...
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-11- espree 500 and eclipse 500 series specifi cations overall length overall width weight rear drive unit base and tiller seat section battery & case shroud maximum speed (m.P.H.) range *(on one charge) (miles) group 22 batt. / u1 batt. Ground clearance below transaxle below frame turning radius ti...
Page 14: Warning
-12- getting on and off the pacesaver the following is a recommended method for getting on your pacesaver. 1. The scooter should be stopped on a fl at, level surface with the key in the off position. 2. Rotate the unlocked seat assembly to one side & re-lock. 3. Position yourself squarely in front o...
Page 15: Operating The Pacesaver
-13- operating the pacesaver all controls for pacesaver operation are located on the tiller mounted panel (see figure 1). Become familiar with all controls with the key in the off position. Each is described in the following section. Control console 1. On and off key switch. Turning the key to the o...
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-14- note: the battery indicator will tell you if power is applied. The indicator only works when the key is switched on and all battery connections are made. Your scooter is equipped with a battery saver circuit. It will shut off the controller after 20 minutes of non-use (even with your key "on")....
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-15- "soft touch" tiller information sheet pacesaver scooters are equipped with a "soft touch" tiller headlight - the headlight is operated by the switch located on the back panel of the tiller. Turn signal - if your scooter has the optional turn signals, it will have push button switches located on...
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-16- for your fi rst ride we recommend the following. 1. Make sure the area is fl at, open and free of obstacles. 2. Make sure the tiller is properly adjusted to fi t your driving needs. Refer to the "soft touch" tiller section in this manual for more information. 3. Make sure the seat is in the loc...
Page 19: Brake Disengage Mechanism
-17- the pacesaver braking systems the pacesaver’s brake systems allow for smooth start up and safe braking without undue jerking. There are three (3) separate modes to the braking system: regenerative, dynamic, and posi-lock electric braking. All braking occurs automatically during scooter operatio...
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-18- manual brake release for all pacesaver scooters activating the disengage mechanism is as follows. 1. Be certain the scooter is on fl at level ground. 2. Locate the black release knob on the top right of the rear cover. Pull the black knob up fi rmly until the cart freewheels. This disengages th...
Page 21: Seat
-19- the pacesaver seat rotates 360 degrees. The seatlock allows you to lock the seat in any position. Seatlock operation is as follows. 1. Rotate the seat to the desired position. 2. Push the lever forward fi rmly until it is down and the seat will not swivel. 3. When properly locked, the seat will...
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-20- warning: a scooter's seatlock is not designed to hold the seat while you push off one side to assist yourself in standing! You risk injury if the seat is used in the wrong way! Do not attempt to overtighten the seat lock. If it does not hold under its intended use while you are riding the scoot...
Page 23: 500 Lb Capacity Scooters
-21- 500 lb capacity scooters include separate dis- connect plugs for the motor power and the motor brakes. To prevent pos- sible damage of the plugs, it is important that you disconnect the smaller (2-pin) brake connector plug fi rst. Locate the plugs above and slightly in front of the drive motor....
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-22- disassembly and assembly of the pacesaver scooter the pacesaver’s patented separation makes it easy to disassemble and assemble. Complete disassembly can be accomplished in seconds without tools. 1. Remove the key from the switch. (it should already be in the off position since it was placed th...
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-23- the following is the procedure for assembling the pacesaver scooter. With practice this will become easier and easier. 1. Align the silver tongue of the rear section with the square tube on the front section. Check that there are no cables caught between the two sections. Both sections should b...
Page 26: The Scooter Batteries
-24- the scooter batteries charging the batteries is the most important part of operating and maintaining your scooter. Be sure to do it properly! Important: only agm or gelcell sealed lead-acid deep cycle discharge type batteries should be used with this scooter. Do not use regular car starter batt...
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-25- 5. An extension cord is not recommended for use with this equipment. Use of an improperly rated extension cord could result in risk of fi re or electrical shock. Should it be required to use an extension cord, make certain that it is of 3-wire construction and has a wire size of at least 16-gag...
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-26- information for california residents: compliance with proposition 65 warning: this product (batteries) contains or emits chemicals known to the state of califor- nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Warning: battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain l...
Page 29: Useful Battery Information
-27- useful battery information 1. The battery meter in the tiller's control console indicates the charge condition of the batteries while you are driving. The meter will not indicate the “true condition” while sitting still. The green area corresponds to a good charge. The red area corresponds to a...
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-28- tips for increasing the range of the scooter: • reduce the weight carried on the scooter. • infl ate the tires to the recommended pressures. • acclerate slowly by pushing gently on the throttle. • set the speed control knob to about two-thirds of maximum speed. • travel around obstacles wheneve...
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-29- offboard battery charger instructions the switch-mode battery charger provided is specially designed for use with your pac- esaver wheelchair. In the unlikely event of failure we recommend replacement only with a pacesaver brand charger. The charger is intended for use with agm or gelcell seale...
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-30- 5. Before driving the scooter remove the battery charger plug from the scooter connector. 6. Charts that show how long to charge a battery can be misleading. The only sure method is to use the charger's indication of charge completion. The charger may be left connected to the scooter batteries ...
Page 33: Pacesaver
-31- pacesaver ® "onboard battery charger" scooters equipped with the pacesaver onboard battery charger fully automatic battery charger, have a 24-volt constant current charger. It is designed to operate from a 120-volt ac/ 60 hz line source and provides a constant charging output until the batterie...
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-32- 2. Check that the wall outlet has power to it. The outlet may be on a switch and will not function if not switched on. 3. If all connections are properly made and the unit is connected to a working outlet, check the fuse in the charger (see fuse section). If these steps fail to produce satisfac...
Page 35: Storage of The Pacesaver
-33- storage of the pacesaver short term and overnight storage when ending pacesaver’s use for the day, if the batteries do not need charging, simply turn the key off and remove it. The next morning, put the key in, get in, lock the seat, turn key on and you are ready to go again. Should you leave t...
Page 36: Lubrication
-34- twice a year - inspect all wheels for looseness and tire wear. - clean the upholstery as needed. Yearly - thoroughly examine your scooter to look for undetected wear and other potential problems and have problems repaired immediately. The expense involved is always less than repair bills caused...
Page 37: Tires
-35- tires the recommended pressure for the tires is listed below. Make sure that you are using the specifi cation for the style pacesaver that you own. Be careful not to overin- fl ate. Properly infl ated tires aid in the pacesaver’s effi ciency. Under-infl ated tires require more energy to r oll, ...
Page 38: Troubleshooting
-36- troubleshooting 1. Turn the keyswitch off, and then back on again. 2. Some styles have a visible circuit breaker. It is located on the black controller housing near the chrome seat post (see figure 14). You will not see any white on the button when it is switched in the correct operating positi...
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-37- diagnostic information leisure lift products are known for excellent reliability and service. To further enhance this capability, your pacesaver is equipped with a state of the art diagnostic system. While the system does indicate basic areas the user can check, it's primary purpose is to help ...
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-38- commonly asked questions and possible answers why has there been a loss of power? 1. Undercharged batteries. Check the battery meter. The battery meter indi- cates the charge condition of the batteries while you are driving. (the meter does not indicate the “true condition” while sitting still....
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-39- cycle operation. A car battery would be ruined within a few days of operation in the scooter. Deep cycle batteries are available in both agm sealed lead-acid and gel cell lead-acid. Ei- ther type can be used. These batteries are maintenance free and have no danger of spillage. Some are also app...
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-40- ramp incline examples 4" 5" 7" 8" 9" 10" 12" 14" 16" 18" 20" 22" 28" 35" 42" 14' 15' 16' 17' 18' 19' 20' 22' 24' 26' 28' 30' 2' 3' 4' 5' 6' 7' 8' 9' 10' 1 1 ' 12' 13' 6" 3" ramp length (in feet) ramp incline chart degree of incline ramp rise (in inches) ramp length ramp rise incline (max for ve...
Page 43: All "atlas" Models
-41- please read the following instructions carefully! This information only applies to atlas scooter models seat post adjustment while the seat post adjustment works much the same as shown in your manual (refer to seat assembly operation section in this manual for more information), there are some ...
Page 44: Resuming To Drive Mode
-42- throttle operated power seat instructions caution: only drive the scooter when the power seat is in the lowest position to avoid tipping. 1. Position the drive/seat switch to seat. A green led will light up (see figure 16). Important: do not change the drive/seat switch position during opera- t...
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-43- electromagnetic interference caution: it is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of electromagnetic interference on your pow- ered wheelchair / powered scooter. Electromagnetic interference (emi) from radio wave sources powered wheelchairs and powered sco...
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-44- powered wheelchair / scooter electromagnetic interference (emi) because em energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the em fi elds from hand -held radio wave sources (transceivers are of special concern). It is possible to unintentionally bri...
Page 47: Pacesaver
-45- remember. . . It is in your best interest to see that you (not your dealer) properly complete this card and see that it is returned to leisure-lift. Dear friend: thank you so much for your purchase of a pacesaver scooter! We value your trust in us and we will do everything we can to keep you ha...
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-46- pacesaver extended limited warranty qualifi cations and guidelines this is your guide to receiving the benefi ts of leisure-lift’s extended limited warranty coverage. Read it carefully and follow all instructions! The leisure-lift company will extend the following extended limited warranty prov...