Owner`s Manual - SouthBay Trikke

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Owner`s Manual - SouthBay Trikke
Owner’s Manual
TM
e‐kit
E‐Kit Owner's Manual V1.0 ‐ 8/5/08
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Not recommended for riders under 12 years of age.
Riders should refer to the Trikke CV Owner’s Manual for any Trikke CV questions not directly related to the E‐Kit.
Do not allow any person to use the E‐Kit who has not carefully read through this manual or has balance/coordination
problems. Be sure you can step on and off the Trikke CV with ease.
The E‐Kit is a low power, ultra‐light system and its intended use is to enhance the carving experience of the Trikke Carving
Vehicle and add a power assist. It is the intention that the E‐Kit will be used in combination with standard carving
propulsion.
Many areas require the use of specific safety equipment. As such, it is your responsibility to obey the laws and requirements
of the region in which you ride. Always wear proper safety equipment and footwear. Do not ride barefoot or in sandals.
Many regions require additional safety equipment to be added to your vehicle before it can be ridden in public areas. It is
your responsibility to familiarize yourself with those laws and requirements and obey them.
The use of the E‐Kit will propel you at speeds you may not be accustomed to which may be beyond your skill level. Practice
at lower speeds is highly recommended for your own safety.
Look further ahead as obstacles and turns will be coming at you faster.
Due to increased speeds,
speeds risk of injury and death are vastly increased while riding with the EE‐Kit
Kit. Operator focus is a constant
requirement.
Avoid distractions and do not use such items as cell phones, headphones or any other device or activity that will interfere
with your ability to be aware of your surroundings.
The breaking distance required for a full stop will increase when utilizing the E‐Kit. Practice breaking from full speed in a safe
environment to assess the distance required to stop.
Be extremely cautious after riding through water as breaking distance will increase.
Riders should avoid jumping, curbs, speed bumps, grass, gravel and sand as these may cause the rider to lose control of the
Trikke CV. It is not recommended to operate the Trikke CV, with or without the E‐Kit, off‐road.
Always use both hands on the handlebar while riding.
Always break early.
Always respect others in your path including cars, bikes and pedestrians.
Whenever you ride, follow all traffic regulations, including stop signs, traffic signals and pedestrian crosswalks. If you want to
know any special laws that govern the operation of the Trikke CV, contact your local police station or Department of Motor
Vehicles for information.
Do not pop wheelies as there is a risk of flipping backwards.
Proper maintenance of the E‐Kit is your responsibility as it helps reduce the risk of injury.
In order to provide the customer with the best quality and most technologically advanced product, innovations are
constantly being made and therefore it is impossible for this manual to provide all the information required to properly
maintain and/or repair the E‐Kit. As such, it is important that any repair or maintenance not described in this manual should
be performed by an authorized Trikke CV and E‐Kit dealer.
Any modification of the E‐Kit will void the warranty including but not limited to, attempting to increase the speed or
performance of the motor, using wheels or tires not recommended by Trikke Tech Inc., and/or equipping the motor with non
Trikke components.
Never ride with the breaks improperly adjusted.
Riding in the early morning, evening or any other time when visibility is poor without a lighting system that meets local laws
and
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Never exceed the psi ‐ rating of the tires as the risk of serious injury will increase.
Tire wear, punctures, or ruptures can result in sudden loss of control and may result in serious injury. Always be sure to
maintain the tires properly.
The E‐Kit is designed to operate with 36 volts only. Use of any batteries other than the 3 x 12V‐9Ah batteries supplied with
the E‐Kit or the ShenZhen RitarPower charger provided may result in system failure. Any such modifications will void the
warranty. Trikke will not be responsible for any and/or all injuries or death or any other damage(s) caused by such
modification.
If yyou do not understand how to use the E‐Kit throttle p
properly,
p y DO NOT RIDE YOUR TRIKKE CV with the E‐Kit installed.
Contact Trikke Tech Support at 877‐4TRIKKE (877‐487‐4553).
Breaking and locking the rear wheels or “skidding” the rear wheels will damage the tires and is not covered by the warranty.
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INTRODUCTION
Notes from Trikke staff after using the Trikke Tribred E‐kit:
Dear Trikke CV owner:
This is a ggame changer.
g You love carving,
g, now see what yyou can do with a little turbo in yyour p
pocket. Your
average speed will nearly double. Don’t do this unless your brain and body can keep up with the increased
rate at which obstacles and challenges will come at you. Or, be sure to keep it in the pedestrian setting of 12
mph. The faster speed setting’s pay‐off is more brain buzz … at higher risk. Also ‐ more distance without as
much work. And ‐ the choice to use your CV as a real transportation alternative – saving you money and
eliminating the release of lots and lots of unnecessary planet‐warming carbon compounds into the
atmosphere. Plus – you’ll still be getting a nice workout.
This is active riding. Continue to carve turns as the motor pulls you along. It’s much more fun that way. Stay
active. Don’t just stand there – get into it. That’s how this vehicle is meant to be ridden. At the same time,
please go out of your way to be courteous to your fellow pavement users – including car drivers, bikers,
scooter riders, pedestrians, etc. Let’s set an example. We’re a small enough new group, we are creating our
culture. Let’s be nice.
Use the power only when you really need it or use it all the time. It’s your choice. It’s fun to thrust around
without using the motor at all. It’s heavy and takes some oomph to get it going, but it keeps momentum
well once rolling. It’s also fun to keep the throttle on full most of the time and carve all over town.
Getting started from a dead stop is a little easier with the motor. That said you have to have your no‐motor
chops down to be the real deal.
Down‐hilling is better with the motor’s weight because the front wheel really hugs the road. Be careful to
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brake
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Uphill is obviously a little easier with the motor. You can just let the motor pull you up most hills, but you
will find it more enjoyable to encourage your speed up hills with your own acceleration chops. Charge up
the hills! Get a great workout!
Please keep your wits and helmets and safety gear about you. Gloves are recommended as well. You’ll feel
better if you are ready.
ready Eventually you might spill – especially if you get too cocky (we speak from
experience).
We are commuting on this machine.
Trikke Tribred. Why not have a blast and get fit while you’re getting there?
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E‐KIT ASSEMBLY MANUAL
1. The E‐Kit is intended for the Trikke T78, T8 and T12 models only.
a) For the Trikke T78, the rubber spacer set will need to be purchased in order for the E‐Kit to install properly. It is recommended that the rear wheels be upgraded with the air wheel kit if you do not have them already.
b)) For the Trikke T12, the T12 E‐Kit will be needed for proper installation.
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2. The various Trikke CV parts are labeled for your reference in the image below. You may need to refer to this image when installing your E‐Kit.
Brake Lever
Handlebar
Stem
Handlebar Level Quick Release
Steering Axle
Right Arm
Front Tube
Rear Wheel
Deck
Cambering Axle
Rear Fork
Left Arm
Front Fork
Folding Mechanism
Cambering Joint
Front Wheel
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E‐KIT POWER PACK
Controller
12V‐9Ah Batteries
Bag
E‐KIT
Handgrips
Throttle
Brake Cable
Power Pack
Badge
Brackets
Brackets
Stopper Bracket
Motor
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1. Verify that your E‐Kit contains all of the
following materials for proper installation:
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Wheel and motor assembly X1
Battery pack/controller bag and
bracket assembly X1
Throttle X1
Full sized handle grip X1
Half sized handle grip X1
Throttle sleeve X1
Ci l half‐brackets
Circular
h lf b k X3
Circular T‐shaped half‐bracket X1
5mm hex‐bolts X6
5mm Allen wrench X1
3mm Allen wrench X1
Zip‐ties X2
Trikke emblem badge X1
Trikke Tribred front post sticker X1
2” Clear alignment stickers X2
1” Clear alignment sticker X1
Clear wire bundler stickers X3
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2.
Remove the existing Trikke CV sticker
from the front post. Also, remove the
water bottle cage from the front post if
you have one installed.
3. Disassemble the brake cables from the brake handle.
• Align the brake cable adjustment
screws (arrow) so that the slot in
the screws line up with the slot in
the brake handle. This will allow
the brake cable to come free out
of the front of the brake handle.
• Squeeze the brake handle so that
the small metal cylinder attached
to the end of the brake cable is
visible.
visible
• Align the brake cable and the
metal cylinder with the brake
handle slot so that the cable can
come free of the brake handle
completely.
• Repeat the above steps to
disassemble the other brake
cable from the other brake
handle.
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4.
5.
Free the brake cables from the cable
bracket at the lower end of the front
post so that the brake cables can be
pulled to the rear of the Trikke CV.
This will allow installation of the E‐
Kit without interfering with the
brake cables.
Loosen the two lower 5mm Allen
socket bolts of the front wheel fork
where the fork attaches to the front
post.
post
6. Press the alignment pin and remove the
front wheel assembly. Note: You may
want to place the front post stem on a
piece of wood or in the plastic Trikke CV
packaging block that originally came with
the Trikke CV to avoid damaging the
Trikke CV or the floor.
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7. Remove both existing handle grips.
• Some handle grips require that
a phillips‐head screw be
removed prior to removing the
handle grip. If this is the case,
remember to also remove the
cap inside the handlebar so
that it does not fall inside the
handlebar and rattle around as
you ride.
• Removal of the handle grips
requires a lot of effort. You
may
ay want
a t to use a hot
ot aair b
blow
o
gun to heat the material before
removing it.
Use extreme
caution as this may melt the
handle grip material and/or
cause a fire.
8. Install the Throttle on the right side of
the handlebar.
handlebar
• The throttle should slide all the
way to the brake handle.
• Once the throttle is against the
brake handle, rotate the throttle
until the stop located on the
inner face of the throttle is
resting against the brake handle.
This will align the throttle to the
proper position.
• Insert the plastic throttle sleeve
over the handlebar so that the
sleeve slides inside the throttle.
The sleeve flange will stop the
sleeve against
g
the throttle.
• Install the half‐sized handle grip
over the remaining right side of
the handlebar.
• Tighten the 3mm Allen socket
bolt located on the underside of
the throttle making sure to keep
the throttle aligned as described
above.
9. Install the full‐sized handle grip on the
left side of the handlebar.
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10. Place one of the 2” clear alignment
stickers 0.5” below the upper brake
cable bracket.
0.5”
11. Place
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the
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alignment
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sticker 0.75” below the lower brake
cable bracket.
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12. Install the bag and bracket assembly – Option A.
• Fold the Trikke CV into its closed and locked position. Place the battery pack/controller
bag and bracket assembly between the arms of the Trikke CV, but beneath the front
p
post.
• Align the bag assembly with the half‐circle brackets holding the front post and the
exposed bracket toward the hinge (the bottom when unfolded) of the Trikke CV.
• Align the brackets with the top of the brackets aligned with the top of the clear
alignment stickers.
• Install two half‐circle brackets with four 5mm Allen socket bolts to the bag assembly.
Make sure to keep the spacing between each side of the bracket the same. This will
ensure an even tension for each bolt and will prevent stripping the brackets and bolts.
• Unfold the Trikke CV to its upright and locked position. Allow the bag assembly to
“seat” by pushing down on the assembly. Make sure to keep the bag assembly centered
and aligned with the top edges of the clear alignment stickers.
• Finishing tightening the Allen socket bolts.
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13. Install the bag and bracket assembly –
Option B.
• This procedure is the same as
Option A above except do not
fold the Trikke CV before
installation.
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This
h willll require
some strength and is possibly a
two person installation.
B
14. Reassemble the brakes.
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Feed the brake cables through the
spaces located in the front center of
each bracket. Do not set the brake
cables in the brake cable brackets on
the front post (arrows).
Cross the brake cables once behind
the post and once more in front of the
post. This will ensure the left brake
handle will apply the left brake and
the same for the right side.
Reverse the brake cable detachment
procedure of step 3 above. Note: if
there is not enough brake cable visible
from the brake cable sleeve, just push
the sleeve down the cable until
enough brake cable is showing. This
is why we do not set the brake cables
into the brake cable brackets until
later.
Set the brake cable sleeves into the
brake cable brackets on the front post
(arrows).
Squeeze the brake handle. There
should be space between the brake
handle and the handle grip at
maximum strength. The adjustment
screws located on the brake handle
can be used to add or remove tension
from the brake line (lower arrow).
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15. Tape the throttle cable to the brake cable
using the three clear cable bundling
stickers provided.
16. Unzip the top flap of the bag assembly
and feed the throttle cable wires
through the hole located at the top
front center of the bag assembly.
• Connect the two throttle cable
connecters to the controller
wires which are labeled with a
throttle tag.
17. Install the 1” clear alignment sticker.
• Turn the Trikke CV upside down
and rest the Trikke CV on its
handlebar and foot rests.
• Remove the serial number sticker
located on the backside of the
front post near the front wheel
assembly. Replace the sticker on
the backside of the front post just
under the bag assembly bracket.
• Align the 1” clear alignment
sticker with the bottom edge of
the front post and wrap around
the front post.
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18. Install the front wheel motor assembly
turn‐limiter bracket.
• Install the half‐circle T‐bracket
and half‐circle bracket with the
remaining Allen socket bolts.
• Align the half‐circle bracket with
the bottom edge of the front
post. The half‐circle T‐bracket
should be on the front side of the
Trikke CV with the other bracket
on the backside. Make sure to
center the brackets so that the T‐
bracket is perfectly aligned with
the front side of the front post.
19. Install the front wheel motor
assembly.
• Slide the motor assembly over
the steering post.
• Press in the steering post pin
and slide the motor assembly
over it until the pin snaps into
place.
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20. Install the front wheel motor assembly
wire bundle
• From the front wheel motor,
make sure the wire bundle is
behind the front fork. Also make
sure the wire bundle will not rub
the motor or wheel by adjusting
the existing zip‐tie and wire
bundle around the front fork.
• Allowing a little slack, use one of
the zip‐ties provided to tie the
wire bundle to the outside edge
of the cambering mechanism.
Cut the excess zip‐tie material.
• Using the second zip‐tie, attach
the wire bundle to the outside
edge of the lower bag assembly
bracket. Cut the excess zip‐tie
material.
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Open the outer flap and tuck the
wire bundle inside.
Feed the connecters of the wire
bundle through the hole located
in the top front center of the bag
assembly.
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21. Connect the Throttle
•Connect the two – pin wire connector from the throttle to the two – pin connector from the controller labeled “Throttle.”
•Connect the four – pin wire connector from the throttle to the four – pin connector from the controller labeled “Throttle.”
22. Connect the motor
• Connect the three wires from the motor to the same colored individual wires from the controller.
Slide the clear rubber sleeve (arrow) that covers the metal connector portion of the wire down the
wire to expose the metal. Connect the wires together and slide the clear rubber sleeve back over
the connection. This will insulate the connection as well as keep the connection together.
• Connect the six – pin connector from the motor to the six – pin connector from the controller
labeled “Motor.”
23. Connect the batteries
• Connect the black connector from the controller to the black connector from the battery. Note:
You may hear a pop sound when the connection is initially made. This is normal.
• Check the fuse in the small red box attached to the batteryy cable.
• Close the top flap of the bag assembly and close the zippers so that the zipper tabs are located at
the front center of the bag assembly. Pull the Velcro tab down over the hole in the front center of
the bag.
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22. Install the Trikke Tribred sticker on the
front post between the bag assembly
brackets.
23. Install the Trikke hybrid 3CV
technology badge on the front post
above the upper bag assembly bracket
(arrow).
24. This concludes your E‐Kit Installation.
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USER’S GUIDE
OPERATION
1. To turn the E‐Kit on, press the green button on the throttle in for 3‐seconds, then release. The
battery life indicators on the throttle will illuminate – all the way green indicates a full charge. The
lights on the throttle are a rough estimate of the battery life.
2. There is a speed limiter switch (arrow) next to the charger plug on the bag assembly. When turned
on (on = “|” position, off = “O”), the switch will limit the speed of the E‐Kit to 12mph. When
turned off, the top speed of the E‐Kit itself is 17mph, though the Trikke CV can be accelerated to a
faster top speed. Beginners should use the speed governor and limit their top speed to 12mph or
less until they are comfortable enough to switch to the faster speed.
3. To power the motor, simply turn the throttle. The throttle is sensitive to the amount it is turned
and will increase the power as it is turned further. Use caution when starting from a complete stop
and only turn the throttle slightly. This will ensure property traction of the front wheel when
power is supplied to it. When already in motion, it is more appropriate to turn the throttle further.
Throttle
Battery Life Indicators
On/Off Button
On/Off Button
4. When starting the E‐Kit from a stop, lean forward and distribute your weight as far forward as
possible. This will help to avoid spinning the wheel and wearing them out prematurely.
5. Make sure that the front wheel is pointed straight before applying power to the E‐Kit.
6. When crossing the street, allow enough time for a slow acceleration.
7 Riders should allow a generous amount of breaking room as a faster top speed requires more room
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to stop.
8. Riders should avoid riding on wet or flooded terrain. The E‐Kit can withstand a small amount of
moisture, however it is not recommended for riding in wet conditions. In the event the E‐Kit gets
wet, open all the flaps to the bag assembly and place the entire system in a clean dry area to dry
the components thoroughly. Do not operate the E‐Kit with wet components.
9. Riders should avoid jumping, curbs, speed bumps, grass, gravel and sand as these may cause the
rider to lose control of the Trikke CV. Possible impacts can damage the motor and battery brackets.
10. When riding up a hill, it is important to assist the motor by carving up the hill.
11. To turn off the E‐Kit, press the green button on the throttle for 3‐seconds. The battery life indicator
lights on the throttle will turn off – signaling that the E‐Kit is off. The E‐Kit should be turned off
when not in use to avoid accidental movement of the Trikke CV.
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12. The E‐Kit will automatically shut off after 5 minutes of inactivity.
13. The E‐Kit will automatically stop supplying power to the motor if the motor stalls. An example of
stalling would be to place the wheel motor against a wall and then turn the throttle. Another
example would be stalling while climbing a steep hill without carving. The motor will be unable to
turn even though power is being supplied.
turn,
supplied This action will cause the electrical components to
overheat and fail. It is important to avoid stalling the E‐Kit.
14. Very high outside temperatures may cause the controller to shut down before the batteries are
empty. It is very important to keep the vents to the batteries open to allow maximum cooling to
the controller.
15. When the batteries are just about empty, there will be an intermittent pause in the power
supplied to the motor. The operator will need to release the throttle and then turn the throttle
again to re
re‐apply
apply the power. When this happens, there is approximately 1 mile of life left in the
batteries. The operator should assist the Trikke CV with the standard Trikke CV carving technique
to conserve as much power as possible and head to the nearest charging station.
16. Rider etiquette is very important while operating the Trikke CV with the E‐Kit. Riders should use
courtesy while riding and share the roads and sidewalks on which they ride. Pedestrians always
have the right of way. When in traffic, stay to the right and stop carving to avoid causing
confusion to the drivers p
passingg by.
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CHARGING
1. The E‐Kit should need to charge for no more than 5 hours before its first use, or when fully
discharged.
2. To charge the E‐Kit, first connect the charging unit to the plug located on the backside of the bag
assembly near the top. Then plug the charging unit into a normal 110V socket.
3. When the batteries are charging, the light on the charger will be red. Once the batteries are fully
charged, the light on the charger will turn green. Note that when the E‐Kit is unplugged from the
charger, the light on the charger will be green.
4. The VRLB Lead‐Acid batteries included in the E‐Kit should last for 200 Full Cycles. A full cycle is a
full discharge and recharge.
5. Good charging practice would be to plug the E‐Kit into the charger at every opportunity and keep
the battery topped off.
6. If the E‐Kit will be unused for an extended period of time, the E‐Kit should be topped off once a
month.
7. Always unplug the charger by the plug (arrow) and not the wire.
8. It takes 0.3 KW/H to fully charge the discharged batteries.
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PARKING
1. To park the Trikke CV with the E‐Kit installed, turn the handlebars all the way to one side and
lean the Trikke in the opposite direction. For example, turn the handlebars all the way to the
left, then lean the Trikke CV to the right.
2 Another possibility is to lean the Trikke CV against a wall.
2.
wall
3. Always try to find a ledge for the front wheel to rest against to avoid unexpected movement
due to a slope, etc.
4. When a ledge is unavailable, find a flat surface to minimize unwanted movement.
5. In the event the above methods are not working, lay the Trikke CV down.
FOLDING
1. Folding your Trikke Carving Vehicle with the E‐Kit installed is exactly the same as before. See
the Trikke CV Owner’s Manual for more information on how to fold your Trikke CV.
RANGE
1. The range of the E‐Kit depends on many things including topography, rider weight, wind,
temperature,
p
how much the rider assists, how much throttle the rider applies,
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and average
g
speed.
2. To maximize the range of the E‐Kit, use the 12mph speed governor, avoid climbing hills for
extended periods of time, assist the Trikke CV as much as possible, and use less throttle.
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MAINTENANCE
E‐Kit
1. Check Power Pack brackets for alignment, proper torque on the bracket bolts and proper tension in the Velcro straps on the front and bottom of the Power Pack.
TIRES
1. Tire pressure should be between 60‐70 psi in the front wheel.
2. Periodically check tires for wear and/or faults.
TIRE REPLACEMENT
1. Cut the zip‐tie that holds the wire connecting the motor to the controller on the front fork.
2. Remove the motor from the fork.
3. To work on the tire, either disconnect the motor cable from the controller and bring the motor assembly to a workbench, or leave the motor connected and bring a chair near the Trikke to place the motor on while the motor is still connected to the E‐Kit. It is recommended to keep the motor attached to the E‐Kit to avoid wear on the connectors. Whichever method, use caution to avoid damaging the motor wire.
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4. It is recommended to use a nylon tire tool to remove the tire from the motor. The nylon tool will avoid damaging the motor rim and tire.
5. Use soapy water to help the tire removal and tire assembly process.
6. Once the tire is replaced, insert motor back in the fork with the motor cable on the right side –
making sure to keep the motor cable behind the fork. There are two spacers for each side. The large spacers on the motor axle should be inside the fork. 7 Make sure that the motor axle is pushed firmly into the fork. The axle should be all the way to 7.
Make sure that the motor axle is pushed firmly into the fork The axle should be all the way to
the top of the fork dropouts.
8. The small locking washers that have a small ledge go outside the fork. These washers help lock the axle to the fork. The ledge should fit inside the fork dropouts.
9. Tighten the nuts firmly with a 19mm wrench.
10. Use a zip tie to fasten the motor cable to the upper arm of the fork, on the right side and behind the fork.
BATTERIES
1. The batteries included in the E‐Kit are12V‐9AH Sealed VRLB Lead‐Acid batteries.
2. There are 3 ‐ 12V batteries in series equaling a total of 36V.
3. The batteries are spill proof which means that if they get punctured they will not leak and they will continue to function properly, however they will need to be replaced immediately.
4. The battery life is rated for 200 full cycles. A full cycle is a full discharge and recharge.
The battery life is rated for 200 full cycles. A full cycle is a full discharge and recharge.
5. Battery disposal: Many states have regulations in place requiring some form of battery recycling. To locate a battery recycling facility nearest you, call 1‐800‐8‐BATTERY.
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MOTOR
1. The E‐Kit motor is a 250W‐36V brushless geared hub motor.
2. The motor will freewheel forward.
3. The motor’s top speed is 17mph. This means that if the Trikke CV is travelling faster than 17mph, the motor will no longer be assisting you, but rather it will spin freely at the equivalent of 17mph (full throttle).
WARRANTY
Trikke Tech Inc. distributed E‐Kit products are warranted to the original retail customer to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days. This warranty does not include damage from normal road hazards, flat tires, cut tires, skid wear, blowouts from over inflation or other such misuse, or normal wear. Warranties are limited to repair and/or replacement of E‐Kit and/or parts as judged by Trikke Tech Inc. at its sole discretion to be defective. It is the responsibility of the customer cover the shipping costs associated with any new parts or E‐Kit replacement supplied by Trikke Tech Inc. under warranty. Trikke Tech Support can be reached at 877‐4TRIKKE. Do not return defective products to the dealer. Contact Trikke Tech Support for more information and assistance.
Trikke Tech Inc. Limited Warranties do not apply to the following: Normal wear and tear; any failure, damage and/or loss resulting from an accident, shipping, misuse, neglect, abuse and/or failure to follow warnings or instructions as stated in the owner’s manual or other printed materials provided with the product; failure, damage and/or loss resulting from inappropriate use of the product for which it was not designed. This warranty does not apply to any components that have been modified and/or altered in any way from their original configuration.
Trikke Tech Inc. Limited Warranty will not apply to any product used for commercial or rental purposes unless specifically designated by Trikke Tech Inc.
Trikke Tech Inc. will not be liable or responsible for incidental loss, damage or expenses incurred in connection with the use of the E‐Kit products. The liability of Trikke Tech Inc. is expressly limited to the replacement of products complying with this warranty or at the sole discretion of Trikke Tech Inc. to the repayment of an amount equivalent to the purchase price of the product in question
to the repayment of an amount equivalent to the purchase price of the product in question.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Everything is connected, but the lights won’t come on.
•Make sure that the batteries are fully charged.
•Check the wire that connects to the charger plug. Make sure the solder joint is not broken.
•Check the battery terminals to make sure that the wires are connected properly to the
batteries.
•Check the fuse located along the power cable at the top of the Power Pack.
•Check the connectors and make sure all the connections are installed properly.
•Check the connectors and make sure none of the wires from the controller are popping out.
2. The batteries are not charging.
•Check the battery terminals and make sure that the wires are connected properly.
•Try to charge the batteries for a full 24 hours. Unplug the charger and wait five minutes. Try
to charge the batteries again. If the batteries are not charged after 8 hours, the charger or the
batteries may need to be replaced.
•Check the wiring that connects the batteries to the charger plug inside the bag. Make sure
that the wires are connected properly (solder joint is not broken).
3. The charger stays green when plugged into the E‐Kit.
•There is probably a broken wire somewhere in the circuit. Check the wire connection inside
the Power Pack at the charger plug. Make sure that the solder connection is not broken.
•Check the power wire where the fuse, charger, controller wires come together. Make sure the
solder connection is not broken.
•The batteries may be fully charged.
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4. The charger stays red or is blinking red.
•Make sure that the charger is not overcharging the batteries. The batteries will get hot when
this happens.
•The charger is most likely broken and will need to be replaced.
5. Motor applies intermittent power and/or makes intermittent noises.
•Make sure the wiring from the controller to the motor is properly connected (colors match).
• Make sure the wiring is not popping out of the connectors.
•The motor cable may be damaged. Contact Trikke Tech Support for more assistance.
6. Lights on throttle will not turn off.
•Controller will have to be replaced.
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