Electric Mobility Rascal Mobility Vippi - User Maintenance and Servicing; User Maintenance Checks; Servicing Recommendations

User Maintenance
It is important for safety that you carry out the
following checks before use.
Servicing &
Maintenance
1. The Rascal Vippi scooter is
designed for
minimal maintenance.
It is recommended that the
scooter
is serviced at least once a year, by an
approved Electric Mobility Dealer. If the scooter is
used constantly then we recommend a twice yearly
maintenance.
1. Visually check the scooter for damage.
2.
Visually check the tyres for inflation /
damage.
3. Check the steering moves freely.
4.
Check that the tiller is secure and that the
tiller thumb-wheel is tight.
5. Check that the seat is located correctly.
6. Check the armrests are secure.
7. The battery pack should be fully charged.
2. Ensure the engineer stamps the Service Log
(see Page 26
) on completion of all servicing. Keep
all receipts for servicing and repairs with this
handbook. This may add value when selling the
scooter.
3. When the scooter is due for an annual service
make sure you report any concerns you have
,
preferably when you book the service
(See points
to look out for below).
Tip:
Keep the scooter
clean
by using a damp cloth
and soapy water –
never use an excessive amount
of water, a hose or jet wash to clean the scooter.
4. On completion of the service, always test the
scooter before the engineer
leaves and make sure
you are satisfied with the work carried out.
Warning!
Important – Possible faults
After a short time operating the scooter will
become familiar to the user.
If a function of the scooter changes and does not
operate or function well, for instance the scooter
does not accelerate or brake smoothly; the
brakes are not holding on a slope or the steering
feels different, then stop using the scooter and
contact the dealer immediately. Explain to the
engineer exactly the problem or concern.
Points to look out for:
• Are there any strange noises from the wheels or
does the frame creak when going over rough
ground?
• Is the battery charged up correctly – is the “full”
charge green light on after charging?
•
Is the steering tight or is it loose when turning? Is
there excessive play in the steering?
• Are the brakes effective?
•
Is there any damage to spigots or parts related to
disassembly?
• Has anything come loose?
Does the scooter perform as well as it did when it
was new?
• Are there noises or rattles that were not there
before?
• Are there any signs of damage, corrosion or
cracking?
Storage Conditions
We
recommend storing the mobility scooter at a
temperature range of 15˚C (59˚F) to 19˚C (66˚F)
ensure a long service life of the product and
batteries. The allowable temperature range to store
the mobility scooter is -40˚C(-
40˚F) up to 65˚C
(149˚F). The allow
able temperature range to store
batteries is -15˚C (-5˚F) up to 40˚C (104˚F).
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