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Mobility Scooters Facts & Information

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The Travel Mobility Scooter
The “Boot Scoot” as it is known in the trade is a scooter that comes apart easily and can be packed into the boot of a car.
This type of Mobility Scooter is ideal for going out for walks with the family & friends; and can be taken away on holiday.

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Medium Mobility Scooter
A Medium Mobility Scooter is more suited for keeping at home, to be used to go to the local shops, pub or park.
It has suspension and a comfortable seat, ideal for rough pavements and crossing roads

Kymco Maxer ForU

Large Mobility Scooters
Large Mobility Scooters are for the more adventurous user, as they are capable of a larger range (25 miles), and are built for optimum comfort.
They are available with 6 or 8 mile per hour options, with lights and indicators and therefore suitable for road use.

For more detailed information please use the links below

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Mobility Scooter Service

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Why have your scooter serviced?

As you depend on your scooter to give you independence and transportation it is vital that your scooter is reliable and safe to use.
All mobility scooter manufactures recommend that scooters are serviced at least once a year.
If you wish to sell your scooter at some point, it could attract a higher price with a full service history.

If your scooter is under warranty, extended warranty  or you have scooter insurance, it may be invalid if you don’t have your scooter serviced.

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My Mobility Scooter won't go

1. Is your scooter connected to the charger

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1. Is your scooter connected to the charger

If your scooter is connected to the charger then it will not go.
The reason for this is to prevent you driving off while connected to the charger, which would cause you to rip out the plug / wires.

Remedy

  • Switch off the charger and disconnect it from the scooter
  • Reset the scooter – (switch off and then on)

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3. Are you in Gear

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3. Are You In Gear

Check to ensure you are in gear; get off the scooter and see if you can push the scooter freely. If you can push the scooter then you are in free wheel.

Remedy

  • Move the lever at the back of the scooter to the picture that shows a person sitting on the scooter, or the word “Drive” 
  • Reset the scooter – (switch off and then on)

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4. Is your Wig-Wag Clear

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4. Is Your Wig Wag Clear

The Wig Wag is the bar you press to go forward or reverse. It must be in the rest position before you switch on the Mobility Scooter.

Remedy

  • Remove any bags from the handle bars
  • Ensure the Wig Wag is at the rest position ( parallel to the handlebars)
  • Reset the scooter – (switch off and then on)

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5. Are you Connected

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5. Are You Connected

If you have a transportable (boot scooter) ensure the rear and front end are joined firmly together and are in line.

Also if there are any plug and sockets used to connect the electrics, check they are in firmly.

Remedy

  • Reconnect the front and back of the scooter
  • Reconnect plugs and sockets
  • Reset the scooter – (switch off and then on)

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6. Is your Battery Faulty

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6. Is Your Battery Faulty

If your fuel gauge is pointing to the green area; but when you move the Wig Wag (forward / reverse lever) the gauge points to the red or goes fully to the left, and then you let go of the Wig Wag and the gauge goes slowly back into the green again.

The chances are your battery is faulty

Remedy

  • Try charging your batter for at least 12 hours then test your scooter again
  • If this is not successful, then contact your mobility shop

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7. Is Your Charger Working

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7. Is Your Charger Working

When you connect your charger the charge light should come on. Once the battery is 95% charged then the charge light should go out.

Charging can take up to 12 hours, I always recommend you leave your battery on charge over night, the charger will switch off the charge internally once your battery is fully charged

 

Mobility Scooters Frequently Asked Questions

Q: AGM or GEL battery?

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Q: AGM or GEL battery?

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A: An Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) is the standard Mobility Scooter battery, and is for general use.
The Gelled Electrolyte (GEL) is capable of a deeper discharge and can be charged / discharged (cycled) more than a AGM battery; it is usually used by people who use their Mobility Scooter for frequent long journeys.

Mobility Scooters Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is battery capacity?

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 Q: What is battery capacity?

A: Battery capacity is the amount of charge your battery can hold.MK Battery
i.e. If you have a 50 amp/hour battery then when it is new, it will supply 50 amps for a period of 1 hour (100%) capacity.
After some time, the capacity may drop to 75%, then the battery can only supply 50 amps for a period of 45 minutes.

Mobility Scooters Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use car batteries in my Mobility Scooter?

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 Q: Can I use car batteries in my Mobility Scooter?

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A: NO, car batteries are designed to give a short burst of very high current, but Mobility Scooter batteries are designed to provide long periods of constant low current.

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Q: Are Mobility Batteries Safe?

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Q: Are Mobility Batteries Safe?MK Battery

A: Yes they are Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) batteries, maintenance free and are accepted on all forms of transport including aircraft.

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Mobility Scooter Batteries

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Mobility Scooter Batteries

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  • Q: Are Mobility Batteries Safe?
    A: Yes they are Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) batteries, maintenance free and are accepted on all forms of transport including aircraft.
  • Q: What is the difference between a AGM and a GEL battery?
    A: An Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) is the standard Mobility Scooter battery, and is for general use.The Gelled Electrolyte (GEL) is capable of a deeper discharge and can be charged / discharged (cycled) more than a AGM battery; it is usually used by people who use their Mobility Scooter for frequent long journeys.
  • Q: Can I use car batteries in my Mobility Scooter?
    A: NO    , car batteries are designed to give a short burst of very high current, but Mobility Scooter batteries are designed to provide long periods of constant low current.
  • Q: What is battery capacity?
    A: Battery capacity is the amount of charge you battery can hold. i.e. If you have a 50 amp/hour battery then when it is new, it will supply 50 amps for a period of 1 hour (100%) capacity. After some time, the capacity may drop to 75%, then the battery can only supply 50 amps for a period of 45 minutes.
  • Q: What is the lowest battery capacity I can use my Mobility Scooter?
    A: It is recommended by the battery manufactures that when a Mobility Scooter battery falls below 65% then the battery should be renewed.
  • Q: How can I measure my battery’s capacity?
    A: when you have your Mobility Scooter serviced, the engineer can check your batteries for you. Ask the engineer to let you know what the capacity of each battery is.
  • Q: How long will my batteries last before I need to renew them?
    A: My answer is always it depends upon how you look after them. If you keep them charged, even during the winter when you are not using the Mobility Scooter, and work them frequently (use your Scooter frequently). Do not let them get too cold during winter, then a set of batteries can last for at least 3 years.
Mobility Scooters Frequently Asked Questions

Mobility Scooter Battery Charging

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Mobility Scooter Battery Charging

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  • Q: How often do I need to charge my Mobility Scooter batteries?
    A: Charge it over night after each time you use the Mobility Scooter using the supplied battery charger.

    Or better still leave it on charge untill you use it next – Come in …. Plug in

    • (Do NOT wait until it gets into the RED band)
    • If you are NOT using your mobility scooter for a long period of time, then charge it once a month for 12 hours, to maintain the charge.
  • Q: How long should I charge my Mobility Scooter?
    A: You should charge it for at least 12 hours. Note when the green light on the charger comes on, the battery is about 90 to 95% charged, and should be left on for a further 1 to 2 hours.
  • Q: If I leave my Mobility Scooter on charge for a day or more, can it damage the batteries?
    A: No, the charger will switch itself off internally once it is fully charged. If left connected to the charger, (with the mains power switched on) for a long period of time (2 weeks plus) then the charger will keep the battery charge topped up.
  • Q: If I have finished charging my Mobility Scooter do I need to disconnect the charger?
    A: I would always recommend switching off and disconnecting the charger at the end of a charge. Due to some chargers are prone to discharge the batteries if only the mains are switched off and the batteries are left connected to the charger.
  • Q: Can I use a car battery charger to charge my Mobility Scooter?
    A: No, it will damage the batteries.
  • Q: How much will it cost to charge my Mobility Scooter batteries?
    A: Depending upon the size of your batteries, the charger is only 36 to 96 watts which at 16 pence a kwh and a 12 hour charge would be about 7 to 18 pence per charge.
  • Q: How far can I go on a single charge?
    A: The distance given in your user manual is for, a flat run with a new scooter with new batteries and no head wind. And probably could never be achieved in normal use, I always quote about 2 miles less than the distance in the manual.