OWNER’S
MANUAL
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2. ESSENTIALS OF SAFELY DRIVING AN E-BIKE:
Before embarking on your E-Bike
, it’s important to check the following for safety:
2.1 BATTERY:
Check the battery level on the LCD digital display monitor before going on a long ride
(30-60km). The battery level is indicated by the filled in bar levels. Consider taking the charger
with you.
2.2 HELMET:
Always wear a helmet to prevent head injuries. It’s the law in most provinces to wear a
helmet while riding on a E-Bike.
2.3 LIGHTS:
Check headlight, brake lights and both right and left turn signals are working properly
before riding. Use hand signals if your signaling lights stop working. Always use your headlight so
cars and pedestrians can see you.
2.4 BRAKES:
Squeeze the right and left brake levers on the E-Bike to ensure they engage. Visually
inspect the brake pads for wear.
2.5 TIRES:
Typically, rear tires should be kept closer to 35-40psi for less rolling resistance although the
front tire bears less weight, it can be set at a bit lower, closer to 30-35psi.
Inflate your tires on a
regular basis to the recommended pressure as shown on the tires. keep a tire plug kit handy to
plug a hole once you find it. Inner tire coating also known as "slime" also works. If you have a tire
with an inner tube in it, either repair the tube with a patch kit or better yet, replace it. Most
ARMADA ELECTRONIC VEHICLES have tubeless tires.
2.6 CARRYING CAPACITY:
Typical carrying capacity for most E-Bike is 330lbs. Do not over-load
max carrying weight of the E-Bike. Doing so will affect performance and may cause damage to
components on the E-Bike. Securely fix cargo on the vehicle to ensure safe drive and do not
hang anything on handlebars, so as not to affect normal driving.
2.7 APPROPRIATE RIDING GEAR:
Wear appropriate clothing for all riding conditions such as; a long
sleeve shirt, long pants, boots/shoes, reflective gear or bright clothing, gloves, waterproof
outerwear/poncho. Avoid wearing loose clothing that might get caught while riding.
2.8 ELECTRICAL CARE:
To prevent water from getting on electrical components keep
the E-Bike
covered when not in use. Avoid riding in deep water that could submerge your wheels above
the axle. The rear axle is where the wiring goes into your motor so you should not get water
inside. Electric components can get over heated if the E-Bike is driven for long periods of time
in hot weather or driving it up steep hills (more then a 20 degree incline).
2.9 SECURITY:
Set your alarm when parked for a period of time. Consider using the left wheel lock
position to make it more difficult for thieves to roll it away. Use an additional lock for extra security
to secure your E-Bike or use a wheel lock to make it immobile.