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Guide and Manual 

Before using the Solowheel, please read through these instructions completely. 

 

 

Inventist,

 ®

 Inc. 

  

© 2012 Inventist Inc. 

Summary of Contents for SoloWheel

Page 1: ...Guide and Manual Before using the Solowheel please read through these instructions completely Inventist Inc 2012 Inventist Inc ...

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Page 3: ...u must read and follow all instructions and warnings in this manual Note that while the information in this manual will assist you in getting the full benefits of using the Solowheel it cannot cover all situations where injury or death may occur Using the Solowheel is your acceptance of the inherent risks of operating this product ...

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Page 6: ...l Indicators 6 Riding Guidelines a Riding Form b Preparation c Understanding the gyro sensors d Using the learning band 7 8 Steps to Riding your Solowheel a Training Wheels 8 Terrain and Avoiding Hazards Slips and Trips 9 Riding Etiquette 10 Maintenance and Care a General Maintenance b Changing the Tire 11 Safety Guidelines 12 Terms of Use 13 Warranty ...

Page 7: ...that you adhere to all safety warnings and cautions that appear throughout and that you use good judgment when you ride your Solowheel Remember when you learned to ride a bike You probably started in a safe location and had somebody help you learn You started slowly This technique applies to the Solowheel as well If you carefully follow all the instructions and warnings in this manual and in the i...

Page 8: ...to safely ride the Solowheel in order to reduce the risks This manual and the instructional DVD are designed to help you learn safe riding techniques No one should use the Solowheel unless they have read through the manual and watched the DVD Review all the material frequently to help remind you of proper riding techniques and safely procedures ...

Page 9: ...d obstacles and slippery surfaces which could result in a loss of balance or traction and cause a fall See the chapter on Terrain for more guidelines WARNING Do not lift the Solowheel off the ground when the unit is turned on This will cause the wheel to spin freely which could result in injury to yourself or damage to things around you WARNING Do not modify the Solowheel Modifications could inter...

Page 10: ... send the Solowheel back for service or repairs If you use another box Inventist is not responsible for any additional damaged caused during shipping Also you will be charged for a new box to ship the Solowheel back to you Inside you will find 1 The Solowheel 2 Battery charger and power cord 3 Learning band 4 User s Guide and Manual 5 Instructional DVD ...

Page 11: ...e not regularly using your Solowheel you should fully recharge the battery at least every thirty 30 days If the battery power drops to low you may not be able to recharge it Power Level Indicators Once the battery is fully charged the indicator light on top of the Solowheel will be green when you turn the unit on This is what the lights on the Solowheel mean Solid Green indicates that the Solowhee...

Page 12: ...fortably at your side Start at a slow and comfortable pace Preparation 1 Always wear an appropriate safety helmet and other protective gear 2 Wear comfortable clothes and shoes Never ride the Solowheel barefoot or in open toed shoes or high heels 3 Make sure the tire is properly inflated 4 Make sure the battery is charged Understanding the gyro sensors The Solowheel balances front to back but not ...

Page 13: ...ot become scratched 1 Attach the band around the Solowheel handle While standing with one foot on the platform adjust the length of the band so that you can hold it comfortably at about waist height 2 Follow the 8 Steps to Riding your Solowheel instructions When you feel yourself losing your balance and you have to step off use the band to keep the Solowheel from falling over or rolling away ...

Page 14: ...MPORTANT Twist your feet right and left for balance and steering This is similar to maneuvering the front wheel of a bicycle Attempting to balance by leaning and tilting is much less effective 8 When you are ready to get off slow down stop and step off with one foot grab the handle Keep your other foot on the other platform and turn the Solowheel off REMEMBER Use the learning band to keep the Solo...

Page 15: ... faster Do not continue leaning or bending forward to try and increase your speed or you will fall Beyond the speed limit the motor does not have enough power to catch you Lean back and slow down Be sure to visit our website at www solowheel com to see additional videos that include strategies and helpful tips designed to get you riding your Solowheel quickly and comfortably Training Wheels Option...

Page 16: ... back or that it takes extra effort to accelerate Do not continue leaning or bending forward to try and increase your speed or you will fall Beyond the speed limit the motor does not have enough power to catch you Lean back and slow down Avoid abrupt maneuvers such as fast stopping or starting Avoid riding on slippery surfaces such as snow ice wet floors wet grass or any other surface that might c...

Page 17: ...ay Avoid startling pedestrians When approaching from behind announce yourself and slow down to walking speed when passing Pass on the left whenever possible When approaching a pedestrian from the front stay to the right and slow down In heavy pedestrian traffic slow down and proceed at a walking speed Pass only if there is ample space to do so safely Do not weave in and out of pedestrian traffic I...

Page 18: ...ervice representatives To clean the Solowheel use a damp cloth and a mild detergent Changing the tire To change the Solowheel tire you will need A Phillips screwdriver 1 Unscrew all the screws around the outside of the cover with a Philips screwdriver seven screws on each side including the ones in the handle 2 In the middle of the cover beneath the leg pads there are six screws See drawing below ...

Page 19: ...ge the tire or the inner tube as you would on a bicycle 4 Refit the Solowheel cover in place Carefully keep all wires above the battery control board so that there are no wires between the control board and battery lid as shown in the picture below Tuck all wires inside the case Push the two half cases together until they are almost shut No need to shut completely ...

Page 20: ...ke care to turn the screws in as straight as possible If you feel too much resistance back the screw out realign it and tighten again 6 Make sure all wires are inside so that they won t be pinched when you close the case Screw in all fourteen screws seven on each side around the circumference of the case on both sides starting with the handle For optimal performance keep tire pressure at 35 psi ...

Page 21: ...rotective equipment such as an ANSI SNELL CPSC or ASTM approved helmet and elbow and knee pads Long sleeve shirts gloves long pants closed toe shoes lace up with rubber soles is best and elbow and knee pads are mandatory Keep shoe laces out of the way of the wheel Do not allow children under the age of fifteen 15 to use the Solowheel Children fifteen 15 and up should use the Solowheel only with ad...

Page 22: ...heel Purchaser that the product will be free from defects in materials and manufacture on the date of purchase and will remain serviceable for a period of one year after the date of Purchaser s purchase subject to the exclusions in the following paragraph 2 Exclusions from Warranty Coverage This Limited Warranty does not cover damage to the Solowheel or any component part caused by any of the foll...

Page 23: ...any nonconforming Solowheel or components with conforming product or components Repaired or replacement products will conform to the warranty for the unexpired duration of the warranty period for the original nonconforming Product Inventist may use used or repaired material for all warranty claims THE REMEDY SELECTED BY INVENTIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL BE THE EXCLUSIVE AND SOLE RE...

Page 24: ...y Sections 1 2 4 5 and 6 of the preceding Limited Warranty for U S Consumers apply but Section 3 of the Limited Warranty does not apply Instead the following provision applies 3 Exclusion and Limitation of Other Warranties The express warranty contained in Sections 1 and 2 of the preceding Limited Warranty for U S Consumers is the exclusive warranty applicable to the Solowheel and supersedes any p...

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