Zap ELECTRIC SCOOTER manuale d’uso

$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. ZAPPY ® is a registered trademark of ZAPWORLD.COM. All righ[...]

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. It's the worlds[...]

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. • You should check with a reliable authority in your[...]

Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 1 BEFORE YOU RIDE YOUR ZAPPY ....................................................................................... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................[...]

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. The more kicking you do, the more range you will get from the ZAPP Y . Remember [...]

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. The circuit breaker is necessary to protect yo[...]

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.4) The deck is removable for quick access to the battery and battery charger. Since the battery [...]

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. DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT • The drive belt on the ZAPPY will periodically need adjusting to maintain proper [...]

• 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. Tighten the axle nut an[...]

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) DECK 10) 1/4 TURN DECK FASTENER ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET! 9 DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM 8 1 4 3 2 5 6 7 9 10[...]

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. NEVER EXPOSE THE CHARGER TO WET OR DAMP CONDITIONS! NOTE: You can charge the[...]

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. 1. Connect the battery p[...]

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. The higher the temperature, the greater the rate of self-discharge. 3) Keep the terminals clean a[...]

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. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET! 13 POSSIBLE CAUSE Power switch is in off position Broken drive [...]

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. RAPID CHARGER • Want to charge the battery a lot faster? Why not purchase our 6[...]

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. 5. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Do not leave the ZAPPY wit[...]

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.) OPERATIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND OPERATING WARNINGS 1. Keep hands, face, f[...]

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. Brakes are designed to control your speed, not just to stop the scooter. Maximu[...]

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. This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and [...]

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. We ask that y[...]

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. Name: ______________________________ Address: _____________________________________ City:_______________________________ State:______ Country:____________ Zip:____________ Phone: (Home)_____[...]

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