General saf
ety instructions
3
HP
Velotechnik
General safety instructions
Intended use
Your Scorpion fs 26 is a tricycle for the use on
streets and paved roads.
This tricycle is not designed for the use in rac-
ing and off-road riding, for jumping or acrobat-
ics, and you must not ride across curbs, stairs,
etc.
Damage through inappropriate use, assembly
errors, accidents or similar activities and wilful
damage results in the loss of any warranty.
The intended use also includes the precise ob-
servation of the prescribed usage and mainte-
nance regulations and instructions.
The first miles
The first 300 km (186 miles) are an important
for breaking in the tricycle. During the first use
of a new tricycle the screws may settle and
become loose. Cables and spokes may stretch.
Bearings may show play. Please be very atten-
tive during that period.
After 300 km or after two months at the lat-
est you will have to take your tricycle to a bi-
cycle mechanic for the first service. Please
record this first service and the works per-
formed in the warranty pass on
page 65
.This
first service is the prerequisite for further use
of the tricycle and for your warranty claims.
Load capacity
It is important to adjust the spring stiffness of
the suspension according to the load, see the
chapter about adjusting the suspension in this
manual,
page 17
.
The maximum load (rider + luggage) is 140 kg
(308 lbs).The maximum total weight (b
rider + luggage) is 160 kg (352 lbs).The lower
limit is valid.With an attached trailer, the maxi-
mum total weight must not be higher than 160
kg (352 lbs).
The permitted axle load is 100 kg (220 lbs) on
the front axle and 95 kg (209 lbs) on the rear
axle.
Carrying luggage
Luggage transport is only allowed on the spe-
cial racks designed by HP V
ELOTECHNIK
.
The maximum load on the rear rack is 25 kg
(55 lbs).
When a rear rack is mounted you have to
make sure that when the rear suspension is
fully compressed there is at least a 1 cm (
1
/
3
")
distance between the rear tire or mudguard
and the rear rack. If you want to increase this
distance you have to decrease the suspension
travel of the rear suspension element with
clip-on spacers. For that purpose please con-
sult your local dealer.
Additional loading can influence the handling of
your trike considerably. If you plan on riding
with heavy luggage we advise you to make a
test ride on a street with no traffic to get used
to the new situation.