MERIDA USERS MANUAL
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Do not attempt to open battery pack’s case or charging
unit. There are no user-serviceable parts in the battery
or charger.
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Do not hammer or pound battery pack for any reason
as it can cause it to explode, causing severe injury and
death.
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Do not drop battery pack for any reason as it can cause
it to explode, causing severe injury and death.
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Do not swing battery pack in such a manner that it could
strike another object, as it can cause it to explode, caus-
ing severe injury and death.
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Inspect the battery pack periodically for cracks, unusual
residue, or other abnormal appearance. Do not operate
battery with cracks or breaks in the casing.
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Do not attempt to use battery as a power supply for
anything other then your MERIDA PowerCycle™.
6l. BATTERY DISPOSAL
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR DIS-
POSE OF USED BATTERIES!
MERIDA PowerCycle’s™ bat-
tery must be disposed of or recycled properly. Most states
have recycling programs for Lead Acid and Nickel Metal
Hydride batteries, and we encourage you to find one and
use it. Your MERIDA Dealer is also equipped to dispose of
the battery according to local and other laws. For additional
information call EWI at 408.270.3724.
6m. BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Register and Save! Mail your warranty registration card to
Electric Wheels, Inc. within 30 days from purchase date and
qualify for a 10% discount on Merida battery pack replace-
ments after the warranty period ends. When its time to re-
place your battery pack, please see your authorized Merida
Dealer or contact EWI at 408-270-3724.
7. BICYCLE CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your MERIDA PowerCycle™ will provide you with many
years of enjoyment provided you study and follow the
maintenance schedule. You can perform many of these
operations yourself, but we recommend that you see your
MERIDA dealer for the more technical“tune up” work. If you
have questions about the following procedures please con-
tact your MERIDA dealer for assistance.
7a. SERVICE INTERVALS
Some service and maintenance can and should be per-
formed by the owner, and require no special tools or knowl-
edge beyond what is presented in this manual.
The following are examples of the type of service you
should perform yourself. A qualified bicycle mechanic, us-
ing the correct tools and procedures specified by the manu-
facturer, should perform all other service, maintenance and
repair in a properly equipped facility.
1. Break-in Period: Your bike will last longer and work bet-
ter if you break it in before riding it hard. Control cables
and wheel spokes may stretch or “seat” when a new bike
is first used and may require readjustment by your
dealer. Your Mechanical Safety Check (Section 2d) will
help you identify some things that need readjustment.
But even if everything seems fine to you, it’s best to take
your bike back to the dealer for a checkup. Dealers typi-
cally suggest you bring the bike in for a 30-day checkup.
Another way to judge when it’s time for the first checkup
is to bring the bike in after 10 to 15 hours of use. But if
you think something is wrong with the bike, take it to
your dealer before riding it again.
2. Before every ride: Mechanical Safety Check (Section 2d)
3. After every long or hard ride: if the bike has been ex-
posed to water or grit, or at least every 100 miles: Clean
the bike and lightly oil the chain. Wipe off excess oil. Lu-
brication is a function of climate. Talk to your dealer
about the best lubricants and the recommended lubri-
cation frequency for your area.
4. After every long or hard ride or after every 10 to 20 hours
of riding:
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Squeeze the front brake and rock the bike forward and
back. Everything feel solid? If you feel a clunk with each
forward or backward movement of the bike, you prob-
ably have a loose headset. Have your dealer check it.
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Lift the front wheel off the ground and swing it from
side to side. Feel smooth? If you feel any binding or
roughness in the steering, you may have a tight head-
set. Have your dealer check it.
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Grab one pedal and rock it toward and away from the
centerline of the bike; then do the same with the other
pedal. Anything feel loose? If so, have your dealer check
it.
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Take a look at the brake pads. Starting to look worn or
not hitting the wheel rim squarely? Time to have the
dealer adjust or replace them.
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Carefully check the control cables and cable housings.
Any rust? Kinks? Fraying? If so, have your dealer replace
them.
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Squeeze each adjoining pair of spokes on either side of
each wheel between your thumb and index finger. Do
they all feel about the same? If any feel loose, have your
dealer check the wheel for tension and trueness.
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