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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE ELECTRIC FAT TRIKE!

You are now a part of our extraordinary family of electric Fat Trike owners. For most people,

it has become more than an electric trike. It has opened up a whole new world for some by

helping them be more active and independent. Other owners rave about how much fun they

are having, how they have their mobility and freedom back, and how it feels like they are

reliving their second childhood. Are you ready to have your life changed?

Keep in touch with us by joining our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages. Our pages

are packed with fellow electric Fat Trike riders who love to share their experiences, pictures,

and are often a valuable source of information. Always remember your trustworthy source of

information is from ElectricTrike.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION

We are available Monday–Friday from 9 am to 5 pm EST.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1-800-375-0224

Website:

https://www.electrictrike.com

SERVICE DESK

Our service desk accepts text messages, images and videos from anyone with a question or

a technical problem. Text everything to 215-586-4522 for a quick response.

SOCIAL LINKS

Facebook Pages:

ElectricTrike.com: @electrictrikeUSA

Electric Trike Owners:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/electrictrike

Instagram and Instagram: @electrictrike

Summary of Contents for FAT TRIKE

Page 1: ... occur with using this product Read and understand this manual before using the electric Fat Trike OWNER S MANUAL ELECTRIC FATTRIKE 1 800 375 0224 Support ElectricTrike com Copyright 2022 Electric Bike Technologies Inc All rights reserved ...

Page 2: ...EFORE USE DO NOT USE YOUR ELECTRIC FAT TRIKE WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THE MANUAL Failure to read and understand the electric Fat Trike owner s manual and its warnings specific to this product could result in dangerous situations accidents damage to the electric tricycle damage to property injury to you and others or death ...

Page 3: ...r pages Our pages are packed with fellow electric Fat Trike riders who love to share their experiences pictures and are often a valuable source of information Always remember your trustworthy source of information is from ElectricTrike com CONTACT INFORMATION We are available Monday Friday from 9 am to 5 pm EST Email support electrictrike com Phone 1 800 375 0224 Website https www electrictrike co...

Page 4: ... THE WELCOME KIT What s in the Welcome Kit The Welcome Kit Multi Tool Components P 18 QUICK RELEASE LEVER OVERVIEW The Quick Release Lever How to Tighten a Quick Release Lever How to Loosen a Quick Release Lever P 19 SEATPOST SADDLE HEIGHT How to Find Your Correct Saddle Height Repositioning the Seatpost Height Aligning and Tightening P 20 THE STEM Finding the Correct Stem Height Before Adjusting ...

Page 5: ...verage Speeds How to Increase or Decrease the Assist Levels P 38 PAS SETTINGS What s the PAS How to Change the Menu Settings Selecting the PAS Settings How to Save the Settings P 39 ADDITIONAL LCD SETTINGS Additional Settings P 40 TROUBLESHOOTING Why Doesn t My Motor Run P 41 TROUBLESHOOTING CONTD Error Codes for the 2017 LCD P 42 CLEANING LUBING THE TRIKE How to Clean the Electric Fat Trike How t...

Page 6: ...ents damage to the electric Fat Trike damage to property injury to you and others or death If you have any questions about assembly or operation contact customer service at 1 800 375 0224 or by email at support electrictrike com It is impossible to anticipate every situation or condition that can occur while riding Electric Bike Technologies Inc makes no representations about the safe use of elect...

Page 7: ...not guarantee on what day your item will arrive since it may go through multiple parties until it reaches you Warranties are limited to replacement of parts and or products determined by Electric Bike Technologies Inc at its sole discretion to be defective CANCELLATIONS Any order that has been processed will have a 6 processing fee If an order has been sent to packing it will have a 15 packing and...

Page 8: ...ng to their latest research and development without prior notice to the seller and customers DAMAGE AND SHORTAGE CLAIM Damage resulting from shipping is the responsibility of the shipping company and the pur chaser is responsible for notifying Electric Bike Technologies Inc on the day of delivery and filing an insurance claim with the shipping company Any item that was received by the consignee cu...

Page 9: ...Inc IMPROPER BATTERY MAINTENANCE Is damage to the battery and or battery cells due to improper care and overcharging undercharging punctures dropping the battery or using a charger that has not been approved for use by Electric Bike Technologies Inc Lithium ion batteries require proper charging cycles to maintain the life and integrity of the cells Failure to adhere to the proper care and upkeep d...

Page 10: ...ller or retailer WARRANTY CLAIMS Those parts and or products that are determined by Electric Bike Technologies Inc to be defective and to qualify for warranty replacement will be provided at no charge only after a valid warranty claim is processed by Electric Bike Technologies Inc customer service department Warranty claims must be made by the original purchaser by contacting the Electric Bike Tec...

Page 11: ...information that is particularly important and useful Like any sport cycling involves the risk of injury and damage By choosing to ride an electric tricycle you assume the responsibility for that risk so you need to know and practice the rules of safety responsible riding proper use and maintenance The appropriate use and maintenance of the electric Fat Trike will significantly reduce the risk of ...

Page 12: ... child have learned and understood the safe operation of the electric tricycle and obey the applicable local motor vehicle electric tricycle and traffic laws and the common sense rules of safe and responsible cycling As the parent or guardian you must read this manual and review its warnings and the electric tricycle s functions and operating procedures with your child before letting your child ri...

Page 13: ... speeds corner quickly or attempt to ride over uneven terrain Failure to ride safely may result in severe injury or death Do not operate your electric tricycle when weather road conditions or traffic make it unsafe to do so Since the electric Fat Trike arrives fully assembled the operator rider needs to inspect the trike upon arrival test and maintain the trike Electric Bike Technologies Inc discl...

Page 14: ...r s instructions for installation usage and safety Never modify the original parts of the electric Fat Trike to accommodate a third party trailer s Never exceed the total load weight of the electric Fat Trike See page 49 for the electric Fat Trike Specs HITCH OR BIKE RACK SAFETY The electric Fat Trike is not a bicycle and is a unique shape and tricycle product As such it does not work with most if...

Page 15: ...by local governing laws 9 Stop at stop signs and traffic lights slow down and look both ways at street intersec tions Remember that an electric bicycle or tricycle will always loses in a collision with a motor vehicle so be prepared to yield even if you have the right of way Don t assume what others will do 10 Use approved hand signals for turning and stopping 11 Never ride with headphones They ma...

Page 16: ...n 9 Controller 10 Pedals 11 Crank Arm 12 Chain Guard 13 Front Fork 14 Torque Arm 15 Front Wheel 16 Reflectors 17 Front Fender 18 Stem 19 Handlebar 20 LCD 21 Grip 22 Bottom Tube 23 Top Tube In the list below the components that are marked with an aestrick have a more detailed image on the following pages 11 3 1 5 4 6 7 8 9 11 12 2 6 13 10 16 17 18 21 23 16 16 10 Although you cannot see the disc bra...

Page 17: ...AR WHEELS The two rear wheels are comprised of these components A Rear Fender B Tire C Rim D Schrader Valve E Spokes F Spoke Nipples G Hub H Axle I Reflector B C D F G H J I K A E A B C D E F G H I 12 A Front Fender B Tire C Rim D Spokes E Reflector F Spoke Nipples G Hub Motor H 180mm Rotor I Front Axle J Brake Caplier K Front Fork THE TORQUE ARM On the other side of the fork is the Torque Arm ima...

Page 18: ... Derailluer Cable F Frame G Rear Derailluer H Cassette Guard I Axle J Brake Rotor Adaptor A B D E C G I F J H 13 THE DRIVETRAIN COMPONENTS The drivetrain is comprised of these components A Chain B Cable Housing Box C Chain Guard D Pedal E Crank Arm F 48 Tooth Chainring THE PEDAL ASSIST SENSOR PAS COMPONENTS The PAS is comprised of these components A Sensor B Snap Ring A B A B C D E F ...

Page 19: ...andlebar G Shifter H Twist Throttle THE HANDLEBAR CONTROLS The handlebar controls are comprised of these components 14 B D D F G A E C C H THE SADDLE COMPONENTS The saddle is comprised of these components A Saddle or Seat B Saddle Lever C Seat Rails D Suspension E Quick Release QR A C D E B ...

Page 20: ...r D Charger Cord Plug E Outlet Plug The Port Plug A plugs into the Battery s Charging Port H in the image below The Cord Plug D plugs into D1 B A C E D D1 THE BATTERY COMPONENTS The battery is comprised of these components G Battery Handle H Charger Port I Battery Track J Two Keys K Ignition G H I J K 15 Inside Pins to the Charger Port Plug ...

Page 21: ...for further assistance Your electric Fat Trike was shipped to you 100 fully assembled from our warehouse in Croydon PA Our skilled mechanics have assembled and tested your electric Fat Trike and carefully packed it into a heavy duty cardboard box and custom built pallet Unpacking the electric Fat Trike will be easy the only tools that you ll need is a sharp utility knife and a wire cutter or a sci...

Page 22: ...OMPONENTS THE WELCOME KIT TECH TIP It would be helpful if you familiarized yourself with the tools that are within the multi tool kit WHAT S IN THE WELCOME KIT Inside the rear basket s Drybag is the Welcome Kit This kit includes the battery charger two battery keys a multi tool Electric Bike Technology stickers and the Warning Thank You Letter If you order any additional accessories or parts they ...

Page 23: ...p in the closed position The closed position for a seatpost and stem quick release levers can be upward or parallel to the frame Sometimes when tightening the quick release lever clock wise too much the lever won t be in the closed position You will need to release the lever by turning it counterclockwise one full revolution at a time until you can close the lever into the closed position Check to...

Page 24: ...ur foot is flat on the pedal the seat is too low If your leg has a slight knee bend and your foot is flat on the pedal the seat is at the cor rect height REPOSITIONING THE SEATPOST HEIGHT Slightly loosen the seatpost quick release lever by turning it counterclockwise This will make it easier to slide the seatpost up or down in the frame Paying attention to the insertion line image 2 is essential T...

Page 25: ...ING THE STEM HEIGHT To adjust the height of the stem you ll need the flat head screwdriver and a 6mm Allen key inside your multi tool Turn to page 17 to see the location of the Screwdriver and 6mm Allen key within the Multi Tool Pry off the stem plug image 5 with the flat head screw driver Keep the stem plug in a safe place Inside the hole is the stem bolt image 6 Slightly loosen the stem bolt wit...

Page 26: ...a potential for the stem angle points to be damaged or stripped and will need replacing TECH TIP Before you begin adjusting the rise of the stem it will be easier if you straddle the trike to deter mine the comfortable rise of your stem LOOSENING THE STEM RISE Use a 6mm Allen key turn counterclockwise and pull up or push down on the stem handlebar to select an angle You must align the white triang...

Page 27: ...e before charging To learn more about the Charging the Battery read pages 25 and 26 UNLOCKING THE BATTERY Push the battery key in while turning counterclockwise to the unlock position image 9 then remove the key before removing the battery WARNING DO NOT use the battery or charger if your battery has been damaged punctured burned been smoking or has been on fire Immediately call customer service a...

Page 28: ... handle down so it s flush with the battery image 16 Push the saddle down image 17 and you ll hear a CLICK sound it s now locked into place once you hear it Insert the key and turn clockwise to Locked and Off or to On image 18 NOTE The electric Fat Trike s battery s track IS NOT green The color was chosen to bring attention to the particular area of the image 12 BATTERY S TRACK BATTERY S LOCK 15 P...

Page 29: ...tery is off and locked to the trike and the key can be removed C ON the battery is on and the trike can be used The key cannot be removed HOW TO LOCK THE BATTERY ON THE TRIKE Turn the battery key to either the on or off positions see images B and C images above To learn how to Remove the Battery from the electric Fat Trike turn to page 22 ABOUT THE BATTERY KEYS The electric Fat Trike comes standar...

Page 30: ...rs and let it cool or warm up to room temperature for two hours before charging It s not a good idea for li ion batteries to be drawn from or be charging if they were just in cold or freezing weather Failure to follow the instructions may result in a fire explosion injury or death When the LCD is off it means the trike is off and not drawing power from the battery even if the key is still in the O...

Page 31: ... the battery is completely charged When the battery is finished charging unplug the charger from the wall Do not leave the battery connected to the charger unattended for an extended period of time WHAT IS BATTERY BALANCING Every couple of weeks charge the battery to complete but leave it on for an extra three hours DO NOT LEAVE the battery and charger unattended during this extended time The purp...

Page 32: ... There is a potential risk of a fire explosion injury or death Batteries are memory free so you don t need to discharge the battery fully Keep the battery and charger away from an open flame and or water Unplug the battery from the wall when it s finished charging Do not leave the battery or charger unattended for an extended time Do not use the battery and charger for any other purposes Keep the ...

Page 33: ... To extinguish a burning battery use a Class D fire extinguisher or sand to smother the fire effectively If possible without exposing yourself to any personal risk or injury remove the battery from the charger and take the battery and any equipment from which the smell or smoke was emanating to an outdoor location away from any other structures or combustible materials Contact ElectricTrike and DO...

Page 34: ...or PAS operation To learn more about the PAS turn to page 38 22 TWIST TOWARDS YOU THROTTLE RIGHT GRIP A UP ARROW DOWN ARROW M BUTTON HOW TO INCREASE OR DECREASE THE ASSIST LEVELS On the LCD image 23 is the location of the assist levels To increase the power to the motor use the remote pad up arrow to go faster or the down arrow to decrease the speed image A When you first learn how to operate your...

Page 35: ...4 to increase the gearing numbers in the display As you increase the number by using the shifter button the shifter paddle will shift down towards you and the handlebar As you increase the gearing numbers by pressing on the shifter button it will become more challenging to pedal Depending on your fitness level terrain or hill it will vary on where you leave the number at where you feel the most co...

Page 36: ... IT TAKES PRACTICE It s best practice to learn how to brake slowly and stop smoothly Applying the brakes too hard or suddenly will lock up a wheels and cause the trike to slide flip over thus causing you to lose control fall and result in an injury HOW TO USE THE DISC BRAKES The left brake lever controls the front disc brake image 25 and the right brake lever image 26 controls rear disc brake Inst...

Page 37: ... riding APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKE First come to a complete stop Continue pulling on the brake lever and use your index fin ger or use the other hand to push down on the parking brake it s above the brake lever to engage the parking brake image 27 RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE Pull the brake lever towards you and the parking brake will pop back up and unlock If you forget to release the parking brak...

Page 38: ...minimizes energy loss when riding paved surfaces or on long uphill climbs on smooth dirt surfaces HOW TO LOCK OUT THE FRONT FORK Straddle the electric Fat Trike On the right and top of the fork is the top lever image 28 In image 28 the top lever is at 90 which means that the suspension is open or unlocked Turn the top lever clockwise image 29 to lock out the front fork HOW TO UNLOCK THE FRONT FORK...

Page 39: ...r apply several patches the tube can fail and result in you losing control falling and possibly being injured Replace the patched tube as soon as possible The best and safest way to inflate the electric Fat Trike tire is with a bicycle floor pump that s compatible with a Schrader valve and an analog gauge that displays the PSI pressure INFLATE TO 30 PSI Putting more or less PSI will depend on the ...

Page 40: ... chance that your battery will be dead when you need it To prevent damage clean the electric trike before putting it in long term storage Dirt sweat sand or salt can cause corrosion if left on the trike for a long time Removing it will prevent damage to the frame and components and extend the trike s lifespan Be aware of moisture it will cause rust due to oxidation Rust on the chain or the motor c...

Page 41: ...s already programmed for the electric Fat Trike The 2017 LCD IS NOT equipped with a USB plug LCD OVERVIEW 1 Battery Levels 2 Speed MPH or KPH 3 5 Assist Levels 20 40 50 70 and 100 4 Distance Trip and Odometer ODO There are 5 Assist Levels Level 1 20 of power Level 2 40 of power Level 3 50 power Level 4 70 power and Level 5 100 of power 1 2 3 4 REMOTE PAD OVERVIEW 1 Settings Speed Control and Assis...

Page 42: ...for three seconds to turn the system on or off Always turn the system off when not using the electric Fat Trike HOW TO TURN THE BACKLIGHT ON AND OFF Press and hold the up arrow on the remote pad to turn the backlight on or off HOW TO CLEAR THE TRIP MAX AND AVERAGE SPEEDS Press the M button on the remote pad once to switch between displays Make your selec tion and press and holdthe M button and the...

Page 43: ...ocated in ST8 image 31 The settings are comprised of P1 PAS Start Up Delay P2 Power Ratio and P3 PAS Scaling total number of magnets P1 PAS START UP DELAY is the number of magnets that must pass by the sensor before the PAS engages Fine tuning this setting can help control how soon the motor turns on when starting from a traffic light or when resuming to pedal after coasting The default setting is...

Page 44: ...attery meter display on the screen ST6 ASSIST LEVELS controls how many notches you get 3 5 or 9 and what the lowest setting is The 0 setting disables the motor and PAS or 1 is the lowest The default setting is 0 5 ST7 CURRENT LIMIT controls the overall motor current maximum This is continuous Peaks are allowed to go above this by a couple amps Turning down this setting can essentially reduce your ...

Page 45: ...ght It will make it easier to see if the pins are okay then gently plug them back in image 33 A bent pin can be hard to spot because it only has to bend a little bit to be a problem CHECK THE BATTERY to see if it s turned on CHECK THE BATTERY AND CHARGER to see if the cords are worn cut scratched or gouged CHECK THE E BRAKES to see if the parking brake lever image 34 is stuck in the unlock positio...

Page 46: ...Cable Isn t Fully Plugged In 30 Communication Issue Controller or Motor Problem or Bent Pins 4 to 1 Accessory Cable is Damaged Controller May be Damaged ERROR CODES FOR THE 2017 LCD If an error code occurs your trike will likely not function On the LCD the error code will be displayed in the speed section Below is a list of six error codes Please check the area cause to find the problem Please con...

Page 47: ...amage the trike s electrical compo nents and system Some bike cleaners instructions will have you spray directly on the trike follow their direc tions These instructions below are a general guideline for cleaning your electric Fat Trike First remove the battery from the trike and keep it in a safe place away from the water Fill a bucket with warm water and add a few drops of dish soap or bike clea...

Page 48: ...eave the battery uncharged for an extended time Remem ber if you aren t riding your trike every thirty days i e winter charge it to 100 Ensure that the battery doesn t get too hot or cold The lithium battery will charge much slower when it s hot or cold Bring the battery inside the house and let it cool or warm up before charging A recommended time is two hours at room tempera ture before charging...

Page 49: ...trike maintenance you should visit a bike shop for help TECH TIP The tire PSI information is found on the sidewall of the tires Electric Fat Trike recommends using 20 30 PSI Putting more or less PSI will depend on the rider s weight terrain and riding preferences NOTE We highly recommend carrying a spare inner tube s when riding your electric Fat Trike Patching a tube is an emergency repair Suppos...

Page 50: ...g correctly using the slow roll test Check your surroundings so that you are clear of any objects that can hurt you or you do any damage to a house people a car etc Wear your helmet get on the trike accelerate slowly go ten feet and then apply the front brake to see if the power cuts off If the power cuts off then it s working If the power doesn t cut off then call customer service at 1 800 375 02...

Page 51: ...ere the mud dirt sand or dust are at Go to pages 25 and 26 to learn how to Charge the Battery or go to page 42 to learn how to spot clean your electric Fat Trike THREE MONTHS SERVICE INSPECT THE FRAME AND FORK for cracks or dents paint cracks blisters or bulges that might indicate damage CHECK THE COMPONENTS such as the seatpost seat stem handlebar cranks and brakes so that nothing is bent or feel...

Page 52: ...nal injury risk THESE ARE ONLY RECOMMENDATIONS Correct tightening torque of threaded fasteners is critical to your safety Always tighten fas teners to the correct torque setting These are based on factory testing industry accepted standards and manufacturer specifications This is to be used as a guide for a skilled trained mechanic to use when assembling adjust ing or repairing an electric Fat Tri...

Page 53: ... Wheelbase 49 7 Overall Length 78 8 Overall Width 31 The seat height was measured from the minimum insertion height marked on the seatpost to the lowest seatpost height 1 3 4 5 7 8 Rear Basket 17 5 Lgth x 14 5 Width x 8 Depth Rider Height Requirements 5 6 4 Ground Clearance at Rear Derailleur Approx 4 Turning Radius Approx 10 9 Overall Weight 88 lbs 2 6 48 ...

Page 54: ...able Rise HEADSET 1 1 1 8 Tapered Threaded Sealed Cartridge Bearings HANDLEBAR Alloy Low Rise 680 mm Lgth x 22 5 Dia BRAKES F Tektro Aries Mechanical Disc w 180 mm Rotor R w 160 mm Rotor BRAKE LEVER Two Brake Levers w an E Brake Shut Off Parking Brake Lock Integrated Bell GRIPS Faux Black Leather Ergo Grips DISPLAY E BikeKit 2017 LCD Display Monochrome LCD w a 5v USB Port SHIFTER Shimano SIS Index...

Page 55: ... 5A BMS PROTECTION CURRENT 30A DISCHARGE CUT OFF VOLTAGE 37 5v MAX CHARGE VOLTAGE 54 6v INNER RESISTANCE 50mΩ CHARGE TIME 3 3 Hours OPERATION TEMPERATURE RANGE Charge 0 C 45 C Discharge 20 C 60 C STORAGE TEMPERATURE 0 C 40 C Extended Storage 15 C 25 C BATTERY BOX MATERIAL Aluminum Enclosure BATTERY WEIGHT 4 4 10 6 lbs ASSEMBLED PACK CERTIFICATES UL UN38 3 MSDS RoHS SGS LIMITED WARRANTY 1 Year MANU...

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