Blumil Segway Manual de usuario
USER MANUAL
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Table of Contents
Introduction .............................................................................. 3
Steps to Set-Up your Blumil ..................................................... 4
Adjustments ............................................................................. 6
Tips for Riding the BLUMIL ..................................................... 10
Blumil Warranty ..................................................................... 11
Warnings and Disclaimers ...................................................... 12
Returns ................................................................................... 15
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Introduction
The BLUMIL is a unique seated solution for users of the
Segway®. The Segway® is designed for a standing rider;
however, many people and businesses wish to enjoy the
versatility and agility of the Segway® from strictly a seated
position. Thanks to the Blumil, users can mount and dismount
the Segway®, ride and steer the Segway®, and come to a
relaxed, seated, ‘at rest’ stop on the Segway®, all without the
requirement to stand! The BLUMIL was designed to make the
Segway available for use by a greater number of people and
industries. With confidence in your equal satisfaction, we
congratulate you on your ownership of your own personal
BLUMIL. Through a simple assembly process, the user can
connect the BLUMIL to the Segway® and transform it into the
ideal transporter. The BLUMIL is designed to provide the
seated rider freedom to access and travel at slopes, terrains,
and spaces not possible with other market ready
transportation. You can now truly experience freedom.
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Steps to Set-Up your Blumil
Installation of the BLUMIL to the Segway® base is quite simple
and takes around 10 minutes.
Step 1: Removing the Lean Steer Frame
i2, x2
i2 SE, x2 SE
Remove the locking wedges
to disassemble the steer
frame by removing the
5mm Hex bolt. Remove the
Lean Steer Frame.
R
emove the red cap with the
Segway logo and remove the
4 screws. Remove the Lean
Steer Frame.
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Step 2: Remove the bumper frames by removing the eight (8)
– 4mm Hex screws.
Step 3: Remove the floor mats
Step 4: Remove the 4 corner plate deck bolts with the T27
wrench (included).
Step 5: Place the BLUMIL unit on the Segway® base and use the
4 corner screws to fasten it with the T27 wrench.
Step 6: Install the provided steering hub adapter. The attached
Blumil steering column slides into the slot.
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Adjustments
Now that the Installation is complete there are just three
minor adjustments that need to be made to be sure that the
rider is properly fitted to the BLUMIL. The adjustment process
is simple and should take about 10 minutes.
Adjustment 1: The Landing Feet
Place the assembled BLUMIL on a level surface and deploy the
Parking Mechanism (while not mounted). Do this by pulling
the Parking Lever until you hear a “click”. Only then it is
securely locked. The Rubber Stands should be touching the
ground. If they aren’t unscrew them until they do. Make sure
that the one in the front and the one in the back touch the
ground at the same time when deploying the Parking
Mechanism. Tighten the screws on the Landing Feet, so that
they go all the way up.
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HINT: It is important that from time to time, the Rubber Stands
be re-adjusted as tire wear, tire pressure, can affect proper
adjustment.
HINT: Remember to re-adjust the Rubber Stands to the proper
height when swapping from standard i2 tires for custom tires
such as x2 tires.
Adjustment 2: Sensor plates
Always make sure that the plates are above the Segway weight
sensors. You can easily move them forward and backward by
moving the screw.
CAUTION: If the metal plate isn’t in the position to press the
sensor, the Segway will not enter balance mode and will fall
over, which may lead to injury.
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Adjustment 3: Gravitational centering
Adjust the seat plate to position the rider so as to satisfy the
gravitational centering required by the Segway® to effectively
lean forward and back for safe and controlled travel and
stopping.
The rider places one hand on a solid surface and, in one swift
motion, fully retracts the Parking Mechanism by pushing the
Lever.
CAUTION: Slow or partial retraction of the Parking Mechanism
can leave the BLUMIL unbalanced and lead to falls and injury.
CAUTION: If you do not have the strength to swiftly lift or press
the Parking Lever, you should not attempt to ride the BLUMIL.
If the BLUMIL floats forward with the rider sitting upright, the
rider is positioned too far to the front. Deploy the Parking
Mechanism, dismount the BLUMIL, loosen the 4 corner screws
used for securing the Blumil to the Segway® base and slide the
seat plate further back. Remember to securely tighten the
screws later on.
If the BLUMIL floats backwards with the rider sitting upright,
the rider is positioned too far to the back. Deploy the Parking
Mechanism, dismount the BLUMIL, loosen the 4 corner screws
used for securing the Blumil to the Segway® base and slide the
seat plate further forward. Remember to securely tighten the
screws later on.
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If the seat is properly centered for the rider’s weight
distribution, the BLUMIL will remain stationary with the rider
positioned comfortably upright.
This is the only time a rider should be required to make this
adjustment unless there is a change in their weight distribution
later on.
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Tips for Riding the BLUMIL
Now that the BLUMIL and Segway® base are one, and the
completed product is properly fitted to the individual rider, it
is time to ride! There are some basic steps the rider should take
to familiarize him or herself to the unique riding style of the
BLUMIL. The BLUMIL is an incredible device, but not a toy. It
needs to be respected as such. Pay careful attentiom to the
warnings and instructions given in the Segway® and BLUMIL
manuals. Follow all Segway® Inc. and BLUMIL safety guidelines
when riding the BLUMIL. Wear a helmet – seriously – this is
particularly critical in your first rides and as you become
familiar with riding the BLUMIL. For your first ride with the
BLUMIL, start on a flat surface with good traction, and ensure
that there are no obstacles overhead or near the wheels. Be
sure the Segway® is in the “Beginner” mode (as indicated with
a “Turtle” on the controller). Be sure that you have followed
the Adjustments Section of this manual prior to Riding. Failure
to do so can result in an un-centered position of the rider and
risk of injury.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to ride on challenging terrain until
properly informed and experienced in riding the BLUMIL.
CAUTION: You need to deploy the Parking Mechanism on a
fairly even surface. Make sure both legs touch the ground at
the same distance. If you want to lock it going uphill you need
to be standing perpendicularly to the hill.
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