SHABBAT AMIGO
®
OPERATIONAL
INSTRUCTIONS
AMIGO MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
6693 Dixie Highway, Bridgeport, MI 48722-9725
Phone (800) 248-9131 • Fax (800) 334-7274 • www.myamigo.com
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®
is a registered trademark of Amigo Mobility International, Inc.
M1092-072108
SHABBAT AMIGO CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
1) Place the Shabbat Amigo in Normal Mode. 2) Turn the key to the ON position.
NOTE: Failure to complete both steps (one and two) results in:
•NoLEDbatteryindicationwhenthechargemodebegins
•NoLEDbatteryindicationwhenthechargemodeiscomplete.
Plug the retractable cord into the wall outlet. The battery indicator LED on the handle will ash for
approximately 20 seconds to indicate the battery charger has started to charge the batteries. After 20
seconds, the battery indicator LED will turn solid and remain so during the charge cycle. When the charge
cycle is complete, the battery indicator LED will ash indicating that the batteries are fully charged.
SHABBAT AMIGO IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
While driving the Amigo in the SHABBAT mode:
1 The function of controlled speed down an incline remains the same.
2 The function of the holding brake, however, is de-activated.
3 If you must stop the Amigo immediately, press the Emergency Brake Rocker Switch.
Important notes after making an emergency stop
1 Reset the SHABBAT mode by pressing the emergency brake rocker switch.
2 Turn the SHABBAT key switch off and then on again to restart SHABBAT mode.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Should I turn the key switch on or off during Shabbat? Yes. Whenyouturnthekeyonoroffitgoesthroughthetimingcircuit
(anIndirectAction.)Infact,werecommendyoudosoinordertoconservepower.IftheAmigoShabbatisparkedagainsta
stationaryobjectorthehandleisturnedasfarsidewaysaspossibleinordertokeepfrommoving,boththemotor
andtheelectro-magneticbrakeremainonanddrawextrapower.
Should I charge the Amigo during Shabbat? No. Pluggingthecordintothewallmakesthebatterycharger
andcontrolleroperationalwhichisaDirectAction.
What is the charging procedure if the holiday being observed is longer than 24-hours? Plantobeginchargingthe
Amigoatleast16hoursbeforetheholidayobservanceformaximumbatterychargecapacity.Continuetochargeright
uptothepointofholidayobservance.
What happens if I must stop the Amigo immediately and can’t wait for the timer? Religiousprincipleallows
useoftheEmergencyBrakeswitchonthesideoftheenclosureshouldtheridereverbeindangerofbodilyharm.
Does a Rabbi bless the Shabbat Amigo before shipment? NO. Thecertierisarepresentativetrainedbythe
ZometInstituteinIsrael.TheAmigoisnotblessed,itiscertied.
How will other members of my synagogue know that I’m not breaking any of our religious principles? EachShabbatAmigo
comeswithan8”x11”certicationsheetfromZometthatcanbeshowntoothers.(Hungonthebackoftheseat,placedin
thebasket,keptonyourperson,etc.)