X-TREME XMB-400 Owner's Manual - Important

Manual is about: Electric Mobility Scooter

Summary of XMB-400

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    1 x-treme™ electric scooters xmb-400 electric mobility scooter owner’s manual (photo may vary from actual) please read entire manual completely before riding.

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    2 battery maintenance and charging instructions 1. You must charge completely prior to initial use. (follow charging instructions in your product handbook) 2. Charge immediately after each use. 3. Charge before storage. You must charge every 30 days if not in use. 4. Charge the unit for 10-12 hours ...

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    3 warning this product does not conform to federal motor vehicle standards and is not intended for operation on public streets, roads or highways. Serious injury can result from the unsafe operations of this product. Operator can minimize these risks by using certain safety equipment such as: safety...

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    4 safety guide the recommended minimum age for riding this scooter is 16 years old. To avoid damage to the motor and footplate, do not overload the scooter. Never ride with more than one person. Inspect your scooter thoroughly before each use for loose or missing parts. Avoid unintentional starts by...

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    5 do not return to store! Do not use this vehicle for the first time until you have inflated the tires to the correct psi and completely charged the battery. Failure to follow these instructions may damage your vehicle and void your warranty. For technical support call or go online 1-253-777-0690 ww...

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    6 table of contents important – battery maintenance & charging instructions…………………………………… 2 important – warning & safety………………………………………………………………….. 3 quick reference safety guide…………………………………………………………………. 4 technical support information………………………………………………………………….. 5 table of contents……………………………………………...

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    7 frequently asked questions (faq)…………………………………………………… 23-24 care & maintenance…………………………………………………………………………….. 25-27 moisture………………………………………………………………………………….. 25 tem perature…………………………………………………………………………….. 25 general guidelines……………………………………………………………………… 25-26 sleep timer…………………………………………………………………………...

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    8 riding safety like any sport, cycling carries the risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride the xmb-400, you assume all responsibility for these risks. Thus, you need to know and practice the rules of safe and responsible riding. Your insurance policies may not provide coverage for accidents ...

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    9 o never allow children to ride. Never allow others to ride without reading and understanding these instructions. Operating reminders and suggestions o review all instructions carefully before riding the xmb-400. O follow all rules and regulations in your area for operating a motorized scooter. Obe...

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    10 potholes and slippery surfaces such as lane markings and train tracks all become more hazardous when wet. Night riding a rider is very difficult for motorists to see at dusk, at night, or at other times of poor visibility. If you must ride under these conditions, check and be sure you comply with...

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    11 welcome to x- treme™ scooters! The xmb-400 mobility scooter is the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling. We are certain that the best performances, safety and comfort, and trouble-free operation of your scooter will add convenience to your daily living. Many i...

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    12 your xmb-400 mobility scooter mainly consists of four sections: a front section, a rear section, a seat and a battery. A tiller console, handle bar and a footplate are located in the front section. A driving motor, a brake system and the control electronics are located on the rear section. The se...

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    13 tiller console (fig. 2) a. Key switch b. Speed adjustment knob c. Battery condition indicator d. Horn button e. Headlight button f. Throttle control lever g. Tiller charging and control system (fig. 3) h. 3-pin charger power receptacle i. Load protector seat unit j. Seat base k. Seatback rest l. ...

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    14 specifications drive wheel 7.3 x 2.76" solid rubber wheel front wheel 7.1 x 1.96" solid rubber wheel anti-tip wheel 2.2 x 0.94" solid plastic wheel speed forward speed: 3.7 mph reverse speed: 2.2 mph distance per charge 10.5 miles braking system intelligent regenerative electromagnetic brake dist...

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    15 for convenience of transportation and reduction of possible damage, the batteries and seat unit are packaged separately. You will need to assemble these onto the main frame of your scooter. Inside the package you will find the following: 1. Your x- treme™ xmb-400 mobility scooter 2. Seat unit 3. ...

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    16 assembling the battery unit place the battery in the trough. Align the electrode terminal on the battery with that in the trough (see fig. 6). Assembling the seat unit 1. Place the seat onto the seat support (see fig. 7). 2. Pull out the seat-lock lever and adjust the position as you like. The se...

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    17 for convenience to transport and store, your xmb-400 mobility scooter is designed to be disassembled and assembled easily without any special tools. You can easily disassemble the scooter into four pieces: the front section, the rear section, the seat unit and the batteries (see fig. 9). Dissasse...

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    18 before operating your xmb-400 mobility scooter, you may find you need to make some adjustments to increase your comfort while riding, such as seat height, armrest width and tiller angle. Seat height adjustment 1. Pull back the seat lock lever under the right side of the seat to unlock the seat. 2...

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    19 tiller console the tiller consoled houses all the controls needed to drive your xmb-400 mobility scooter, including the key switch, the speed adjustment knob, throttle control lever, battery condition indicator, horn button and headlight button. With all the controls on the console you can contro...

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    20 2. If the hand is pointing to yellow range that indicates half capacity of the batteries remains and they will need to be charged. 3. If the hand is pointing to red range that indicates the batteries are near the end of capacity and need to be charged immediately. Horn button (see fig. 2, page 13...

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    21 3-pin charger power receptacle (see fig. 3, page 13) this receptacle is used to connect to the charger. When the batteries need to be charged plug your charger into this receptacle. Warning! When your scooter is in powered mode, the manual free-wheel mode lever must be in downward position, i.E. ...

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    22 your xmb-400 mobility scooter uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep cycle batteries. These batteries are sealed and maintenance free. Since they are sealed, there is no need to check the electrolyte (fluid) level. Deep-cycle batteries are designed to handle a longer and deeper discharge. Though th...

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    23 when your battery condition indicator is in the red range you will want to charge your batteries for another full charge of 10-12 hours and then operate your scooter. The batteries will now perform at 90% of their potential. After four or five charging cycles the batteries will top off at 100% ch...

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    24 a: we recommend deep-cycle batteries that are seal and maintenance free. Both sla (sealed lead acid) and gel-cell are deep-cycle batteries that are similar in performance. Your xmb-400 will arrive with 12v12ah sla batteries. Q: why do my new batteries seem weak? A: deep-cycle batteries employ a m...

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    25 for a safe and extended useful life, your xmb-400 mobility scooter, like any other motorized vehicle, requires routine maintenance checks. Preventative maintenance is very important. You can perform some of these regular checks yourself. If you follow the maintenance checks in this section as sch...

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    26 the yellow light will turn on that indicates a half capacity of the batteries has been consumed and that they need to be charged soon. You may still continue to use your scooter at this point. When the red light turns on this indicates the batteries have been nearly completely consumed and should...

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    27 never use any chemicals to clean the seat, as they may cause the seat to become slippery or dry out and crack. Clean with a damp cloth or neutral soapy water and dry the seat thoroughly..

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    28 pre-ride safety check we recommend you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your scooter operates smoothly. See care & maintenace. Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded. Check all connections to the battery box. Make sure they are secured prope...

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    29 braking information your xmb-400 mobility scooter comes equipped with two powerful brake systems: electrical brake system: this system can gradually slow and stop your scooter when you loosen your pressure on the throttle control lever to let it return to the original position when driving. Motor...

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    30 up or down stairs and escalators your scooter is not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator. In or out elevators modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that when you push it reopens the elevator door. If you are in the doorway of the elevator when t...

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    31 getting onto or off your scooter getting onto or off your scooter requires a good sense of balance. Please use the following safety tips and the help of your attendant to avoid personal injury. 1. Ensure that the power is turned off. See operation. 2. Ensure that your scooter is not in free-wheel...

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    32 emi/rfi warnings radio wave, a form of electromagnetic energy, can cause unintended motion of electric mobility scooters. When electromagnetic energy adversely affects the operation of an electrical device, that adverse effect is called electromagnetic interference (emi) or radio frequency interf...

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    33 affected by a strong radio source than is an electric mobility vehicle with a low resistance level is less likely to be affected by a strong radio source than is an electric mobility vehicle with a low resistance level. How to prevent emi here are some precautions you can take to prevent emi: do ...

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    34 do not return to store! If you need help call toll free or go online 1-253-777-0690 www.X-tremescooters.Com/support/ for general information or parts visit www.X-tremescooters.Com revised 9 /3/13.