Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto ELECTRIC SCOOTER del fabbricante Zap
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$2.00 REV 8/16/99 BE SAFE! ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET WHEN RIDING DESIGNED IN THE USA ASSEMBLED IN THE USA OWNER’S MANUAL FOR THE ZAPPY FOLDING ELECTRIC SCOOTER Patent #5,848,660 • D 433,718 Other U.S. and International Patents Pending. Reproduction is prohibited without written permission.
Welcome to the Power Revolution! Your new ZAPPY Power-Assist Scooter is your ticket to fun and freedom. It's whisper quiet, smog free and fun! Fly down the side - walk, doing errands or visiting friends, for only pennies of elec - tricity. Fold up your little cement surfer and take it in your ca r , or on the bus or train.
BEFORE YOU RIDE YOUR ZAPPY ™ ! READ THOROUGH LY AND UNDERSTAND THIS OWNER’S MANUAL TO THE PURCHASER OF THE ZAPPY: • The status of the ZAPPY as a “motor vehicle” subject to driver’s licensing, insurance requirements and registration varies from state to state, and country to country.
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 1 BEFORE YOU RIDE YOUR ZAPPY ..........................................................................
OPERATIONS AND FEATURES PERFORMANCE AND RANGE • You will get the best performance on smooth and flat terrain. Give the ZAPPY a push and pull the safety switch to start. Kicking the ground with your foot while the motor is activated will increase your speed and range.
CIRCUIT BREAKER • Your ZAPPY is equipped with an automatically resetting circuit breaker. If it is drawing more than 30 amps of current, it will momen - tarily shut off. The circuit breaker will reset in a few seconds. The system will continue to shut down until the current draw is less than 30 amps.
ROLLING THE ZAPPY • With the ZAPPY in its folded down position, turn the ZAPPY upside down. Use both hands and lift up the ZAPPY by the han - dlebars. The ZAPPY can now be pushed or pulled with ease, just like a vacuum cleaner! REMOVABLE DECK • (Fig.
ADJUSTING THE GAS STRUT POSITION • (Fig.6) The ZAPPY is equipped with a gas strut that is adjustable to two different levels of resistance. If the rider has difficulty fold - ing the ZAPP Y , the gas strut can be moved to the light position.
• If the drive belt makes a "popping noise" while accelerating, it will need to be tightened immediately. T o tighten the drive belt, loosen the rear axle nut until the wheel can be moved by hand forward and backward. Rotate the belt adjusters on each side of the wheel evenly until the proper tension is achieved.
1) SAFETY SWITCH 2) BATTERY CHARGING JACK 3) HANDLE HEIGHT QUICK ADJUSTMENT 4) MAIN POWER SWITCH 5) BATTERY CHARGER (MAY VARY IN APPEARANCE) 6) CHARGER POWER CONNECTOR 7) GAS STRUT 8) HEAD TUBE 9) DEC.
CHARGING TO CHARGE ZAPPY'S BATTERY (FIG.7) 1. Plug the charger power connector into the battery charging jack. 2. Then, plug the ZAP charger into a standard 110 VAC (or 220, if applic - able) wall socket. 3. Please observe all safety warnings described on pages 14-16.
PRE-RIDE CHECK LIST PERIODICALLY GO THROUGH THIS CHECKLIST TO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR ZAPPY IS IN PROPER ADJUSTMENT FOR SAFETY AND OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE. IT IS IMPER - ATIVE THAT YOU REVIEW THIS CHECKLIST BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE. ALTHOUGH YOUR ZAPPY HAS PASSED OUR QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCEDURE, IT MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT AFTER SHIPPING.
BATTERY CARE TO ENSURE THE ZAP BATTERY GIVES ITS BEST PERFORMANCE: 1) Store and charge your ZAPPY at temperatures between 50° F (10° C) and 100° F (38° C). 2) Keep your battery charged. Batteries stored for long periods of time will self-discharge.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Read the following section carefully. This guide will help your ZAPPY achieve max - imum performance. If you cannot adjust your ZAPPY using this guide, call ZAP at (707) 824-4150. Our customer service representatives will be glad to help you.
ACCESSORIES SPARE BATTERY • Buy another battery for quick changes. Remove the deck, pull out the drained battery and pop in a fresh one, secure the deck and you are ready to go! Immediately hook up the drained battery to the battery charger to maximize battery life.
4. Know and obey all local laws concerning the operation of, and equipment requirements of, electrically assisted cycles. Make sure that your equipment and operation of your electrically assisted cycle meets these standards. Failure to obey these laws may result in severe injury or death.
12. Charge in a well-ventilated area away from sparks, flames, and smoking areas. 13. For optimum performance, your ZAPPY should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 50° F (10° C) but less than 100° F (37° C). (See "Battery Care” on page 12.
BRAKE OPERATION The ZAPPY's braking system consists of a band brake on the rear wheel. The brake is activated by squeezing the brake lever located on the handlebar. When applying the brakes it is important to release the throttle switch to deactivate the ZAP motor.
ZAP® warrants each new ZAP product for three (3) months according to the following ZAP® warrants each new ZAP product for three (3) months according to the following terms. Batteries are also warrantied for three (3) months. terms. Batteries are also warrantied for three (3) months.
ZAPPY BUYER’S CHECKLIST As members of a new transportation industry, our staff and management would like to thank you for purchasing your ZAPPY Power-Assist Scooter. As in many recreational activities, accidents can and do occasionally occur. It is for this rea - son that we specifically bring the following points to your attention.
Please take a couple of minutes to fill out your registration card. This informal survey will aid us in providing our customers with the best possible product.
ZAPWORLD.COM • One ZAP Drive 117 Morris Street, Sebastopol CA 95472 USA tel (707) 824-4150 fax (707) 824-4159 e-mail: zap@zapworld.com • Stock Symbol:ZAPP ZAP is a Publicly Traded Company ZAPWORLD.COM ©2001 ZAPWORLD.COM. All rights reserved. ZAP ® is a registered trademark.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Zap ELECTRIC SCOOTER è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Zap ELECTRIC SCOOTER - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Zap ELECTRIC SCOOTER imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Zap ELECTRIC SCOOTER ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Zap ELECTRIC SCOOTER, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Zap ELECTRIC SCOOTER.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Zap ELECTRIC SCOOTER. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Zap ELECTRIC SCOOTER insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
