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BATTERY MAINTENANCE

The Ecoped Pulse battery is designed to last for at least 500 recharge 

cycles. Long-term battery performance will vary depending on how 

often you ride your scooter, how often you recharge it, and the 

outside temperature during use.

Removing the Battery

1. 

Ensure that the scooter is safely parked using the double 

kickstand (see page 15).

2. 

Remove the fl oor mat and unlock the battery using the ignition 

key. 

3. 

Using the folding handles, slowly lift the battery out of the 

storage bay. Rotate 90° and rest on the frame of the footrest.

4. 

Unplug the cable from the power connector.

5. 

See page 29 for battery storage tips. See page 21 to learn how to 

charge the battery outside of the scooter.

Summary of Contents for 2012 Pulse

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Page 3: ...Welcome aboard You re excited to get on the road so we ll keep this brief ...

Page 4: ...m to move like never before It combines the convenience of a bicycle with the utility of a car but it doesn t require expensive insurance registration or a license And because Ecoped Pulse runs on electricity it dramatically reduces your carbon footprint ...

Page 5: ...er Now that the battery is charging take a minute to register online at www ecoped com This will allow you to request warranty support later on 4 Don t be a stranger Visit www facebook com ecopedbikes or follow ecoped on Twitter Chat with other riders and keep up to speed with Ecoped events 5 Become an expert This manual is surprisingly helpful It s true that once you learn how to ride a bike you ...

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Page 7: ...r 14 Charge the battery 20 Adjust the brakes 23 Remove the battery 18 Get some riding tips 25 Securely park my scooter 15 Store my scooter for the winter 29 Learn about my warranty 31 We ve got you covered Call us at 1 877 528 3772 if you have any questions ...

Page 8: ...8 Your Ecoped Pulse ...

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Page 10: ...10 Ecoped Pulse Controls ...

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Page 12: ...12 Rider Information Panel ...

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Page 14: ...steps will ensure that your new Ecoped Pulse is in great working condition Before riding for the first time please take a few moments to go over these and refer to the Maintenance Schedule for information on when they need to be repeated ...

Page 15: ...uble Kickstand 1 Working from the left side of the scooter press the left brake lever and grab the handle next to the seat cushion 2 Lower the kickstand with your foot and release the brake when the kickstand touches the ground 3 Continue pushing down with your foot while gently lifting and rolling the scooter back with the seat handle 4 The scooter will roll backwards into the kickstand position ...

Page 16: ... turn counter clockwise to the LOCK position Using the Flick Stand 1 Ensure that the steering lock is engaged with the front wheel turned to the left Only use the flick stand on a flat surface 2 Standing on the left side of the scooter push the flick stand down with your foot until the spring locks into place 3 Tilt the scooter onto the flick stand and ensure that it is stable ...

Page 17: ... from rotating and makes the scooter impossible to ride away with We recommend using this feature when parked outside for long periods of time 1 The lock is located on the rear tire on the left side of the hub indicated by a blue protection cap 2 Insert the long narrow key included with the ignition key and rotate clockwise 90 3 To disengage rotate in the opposite direction ...

Page 18: ...se Removing the Battery 1 Ensure that the scooter is safely parked using the double kickstand see page 15 2 Remove the floor mat and unlock the battery using the ignition key 3 Using the folding handles slowly lift the battery out of the storage bay Rotate 90 and rest on the frame of the footrest 4 Unplug the cable from the power connector 5 See page 29 for battery storage tips See page 21 to learn...

Page 19: ...ells If the battery stays uncharged for a long time more than two weeks this flow may be restricted the next time you charge Charging the battery every few weeks can prevent this even if you are not riding your scooter especially during the winter Charge Up Completely When the battery is charging the charger will have one green and one red light When the battery is fully charged both lights on the ...

Page 20: ...well avoid charging the battery in areas with lots of dust 1 Park your scooter near a standard electrical outlet 2 Connect the charger to the wall outlet 3 Place the charging brick on the scooter footrest 4 Connect the charging cable to the port located below the seat 5 Allow for clear ventilation around all sides of the charger and do not place it on thick carpet or on wet floors 6 The charger wil...

Page 21: ...ea 3 Connect the charger to the wall outlet 4 Connect the charging cable to the port located below the top lip on the battery see sticker on battery case 5 Allow for clear ventilation around all sides of the charger and do not place on thick carpet or on wet floors 6 The charger will automatically shut off when the battery is charged allow for up to 8 hours ...

Page 22: ...and 4 When folded the pedal will line up flat with the sides of the footrest 5 To unfold the pedals squeeze and pull the pedal up The pedal will click into place when properly unfolded MIRROR INSTALLATION 1 Left and Right orientations are determined by the position of the rider when seated on Ecoped Pulse L and R stickers identify both mirrors 2 Carefully align the mirror thread with the threads on...

Page 23: ...Lever 1 Ensure that the scooter is safely parked using the double kickstand see page 15 2 Pull the brake line away from the centre of the scooter and push the front brake adjuster toward the centre of the scooter 3 Tighten the brake nut rotate clockwise to increase braking tension Loosen the brake nut rotate counterclockwise to reduce braking tension 4 Press the left brake handle to test If proper...

Page 24: ...rear brake cable 3 Gently pull the brake adjuster toward the centre of the scooter you may need to hold the brake cable to increase tension 4 Tighten the bolt on the brake cable 5 Press the right brake handle to test If properly adjusted the brake handle should not touch the handlebar grip 6 Ride your scooter for a short distance to test the brakes before returning to normal use ...

Page 25: ...n accelerate slowly once you have gained momentum and the scooter is able to stay upright Accelerating The right handlebar also acts as the throttle To accelerate gently twist the throttle upwards Ecoped Pulse has a bit of a kick so be careful not to twist too much Get a feel for how the motor responds before setting out on a longer ride Pedaling The folding pedals on Ecoped Pulse are there to pro...

Page 26: ... and more comfortable stop The front brakes are stronger and should be used when a quick stop is necessary Using both brakes at the same time is the most effective way of stopping quickly and safely Make sure you are ready to plant one foot on the ground when the scooter comes to a stop Riding in Different Conditions Ecoped Pulse is designed to work best in clear dry weather Proper surface grip is...

Page 27: ...ack inside of your scooter Be careful not to speed downhill though and give yourself plenty of time to stop safely Ecoped Pulse may reach speeds faster than 40km h which is not recommended for a bicycle of this weight Riding uphill will require extra power from the battery and may also require that you pedal Ecoped Pulse is designed to climb slopes of up to 16 however this may change with road con...

Page 28: ...mend using an air compressor larger than 2 gallons to inflate the tires Cleaning Ecoped Pulse Weekly Keeping Ecoped Pulse looking its best is easy to do After each ride wipe off any dust or dirt using a soft cloth be careful not to apply too much pressure If there is any mud or specks of dirt you can use a moist cloth without any detergents to get the bulk of debris off and dry the paint with a sof...

Page 29: ...we recommend that you fully charge the battery and remove it from the scooter If you are storing Ecoped Pulse in a garage ensure that the battery remains indoors and is kept at room temperature and can be charged every 30 days To protect the scooter from damage you should cover it using a large drop cloth or the Ecoped Storage Cover Do not store Ecoped Pulse in areas with high humidity as this cou...

Page 30: ... Total 71kg 157lb Tire Pressure Between 38 40 PSI Locking Storage Steering column under the seat and behind the rider Security Features Rear wheel lock key start ignition steering column lock Braking System Electronic ABS drum brakes in front and rear Stopping Distance Under 9 metres Lights Front LED headlights and daytime running lights turn signals Rear brake lights and turn signals Rider Feedba...

Page 31: ...cluding helmet requirements You will get the same benefits of a bicycle like using dedicated bike lanes free parking basically anywhere and amazing mobility While provinces can set their own requirements for what a power assisted bicycle is classified as the general components are 1 An electric motor capable of producing no more than 500 watts of continuous power 2 A top speed limited to 32km h 3 Tu...

Page 32: ... The repair or replacement will take place within a reasonable period of time during normal business hours Labour Warranty Claim Procedure The product must be purchased from Walmart Canada Midland Power Inc or from an authorized distributor This limited warranty applies to the first purchaser and each subsequent owner during the applicable warranty period This warranty does not restart with each su...

Page 33: ... consequential loss or damage caused by any defects in material or workmanship All expenses incurred in maintaining parts shall be incurred by the purchaser This warranty coverage does not include parts affected by accident and or collision corrosion or rust or normal wear use in an application for which the product was not intended service from an unauthorized service dealer or any other misuse n...

Page 34: ...stallation or storage Exposure of the product to chemical agents bird droppings sea water sea breeze or salt Improper repair or maintenance Damage caused by water ingestion submersion or external water damage Damage or non performance caused by operation in a rural application Operating methods other than those indicated in the owners manual Damage caused by operation with improper pressure condit...

Page 35: ...11 Ecoped Pulse green or graphite 6 Months 180 days 2011 Ecoped Ode white or navy 6 Months 180 days All information contained in this publication is based on the latest product information Due to constant improvements in the design and quality of components minor changes may be published to this user manual and collateral marketing materials Midland Power Inc reserves the right to make changes at ...

Page 36: ... Inc registered in Canada and the U S Use of the Ecoped logo or wordmark for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Ecoped may constitute trademark infrindgement and a violation of copyright laws The information contained within this manual is subject to change without notice ...

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