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MERIDA USERS MANUAL

Feature

500

550

550 LTD

Benefit

Tig-welded Aluminum Frame

X

X

X

Light, Rust Proof, Durable

SR Suntour Suspension Fork

X

Added Comfort & Control

Lead Acid Battery (18.75 lbs.)

X

X

X

Good Range, Low Replacement Cost

NiMH Battery (10.25 lbs.)

X

X

X

Lighter, Longer Range, Quicker Recharge

DC24-volt 400 Watt Peak Output Motor

X

X

X

Direct Drive, Good Climbing Power

Charger (115/230 volt) off-board

X

X

X

Transportable, Works everywhere you go

Alex Alloy Rims with Stainless Spokes

X

X

X

Rust Proof, Sturdy, Light

Aluminum Adjustable Bar/Stem

X

X

X

Allows Custom Fit for maximum comfort

Shimano Nexus 4 Speed Hub/Shifter

X

X

X

No Exposed Gears, Smooth, Precision Shifting

Kalloy Suspension Seatpost

X

X

X

Added Shock Absorption - Adjustable

Comfort Spring Saddle

X

X

X

Ride Longer, Smoothes Out the Bumps

Front/Rear Generator Lights

X

X

X

No Batteries Required

Two Foot Kickstand

X

X

X

Sturdy and Stable

Rear Rack / Full Fenders

X

X

X

Carry Cargo and Keep Clean

Front Basket (2.5 lbs.)

X

X

Great for running errands

Quick Release Seatpost Clamp

X

X

X

Allows fast, easy seat height adjustment

All Weather Tires 26" x 1.50"

X

X

X

Durable, Comfortable, Low Rolling Resistance

Tektro Direct Pull Brake, Front
Shimano Roller Brake, Rear

X

X

X

Quality Brakes from top brands

Weight (without battery & basket)

47 lbs

47 lbs

49 lbs

Not bad for a bike with a motor!

Approximate Range Lead Acid

19 miles

19 miles

19 miles

Range Exceeds Most Electric Bicycles

Approximate Range NiMH

24 miles

24 miles

24 miles

Range Exceeds Most Electric Bicycles

Top Speed (Assisted)

15 mph

15 mph

15 mph

Automatically Delivers Power When You Need It

Approximate Charge Time - LA

4/10 hours

4/10 hours

4/10 hours

1st number 90% charge. 2nd number 100%

Approximate Charge Time - NiMH

2.5/7 hours 2.5/7 hours 2.5/7 hours

1st number 90% charge. 2nd number 100%

Maximum Load

240 lbs

240 lbs

240 lbs

Strength you can rely on

Tire inflation pressure

40-65 psi

40-65 psi

40-65 psi

Best performance @ 60 - 65 psi

These numbers are required for warranty and replacement
parts purposes.

8f. RECORDING YOUR KEY NUMBER 

(figure 41 A)

Your Battery Pack Keys have numbers stamped into them.
The number is on one side of the silver key just below the
black plastic cap. Record your key number here:

Key Number _________________________________ .

If you should lose your keys or need a replacement you will
need this number. Your bike has no other markings to iden-
tify your keys.

8g. BATTERY REPLACEMENT

When the time comes to replace your battery pack please
see your Merida dealer or contact EWI. Mail your warranty
registration card to EWI within 30 days from purchase date

and you qualify for a 10% discount on Merida battery re-
placements after the warranty period ends.

8h. RECORDING YOUR DEALER INFORMATION

You may need this information for future reference.

Dealer Name: ___________________________________

Address: _______________________________________

City: ___________________________________________

State ______________ Zip: ________________________

Telephone: _____________________________________

Email: _________________________________________

Contact: _______________________________________

8 i. SPECIFICATIONS

Summary of Contents for PowerCycle

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Page 2: ...ck Release 14 G Bicycle Suspension 15 H Pedals 16 I Tires and Tubes 16 J Lighting System 17 Section 6 BATTERY MANAGEMENT A Battery Warnings 18 B Prior To Charging 18 C Charging Instructions 19 D Charg...

Page 3: ...pack in place as it may affect performance 1c GENERAL WARNING Like any sport bicycling involves risk of injury and damage By choosing to ride a bicycle you assume the responsibility for that risk so y...

Page 4: ...ave all the other required and recommended safety equipment See Section 3 It s your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the laws of the areas where you ride and to comply with all applicable l...

Page 5: ...application and rider weight shifts nuts Check Section 5 to make sure Riding with an improp erly adjusted wheel quick release or axle nut can cause the wheel to wobble or disengage from the bicycle an...

Page 6: ...on your feet and will grip the ped als Never ride barefoot or while wearing sandals Bright visible clothing that is not so loose that it can be tangled in the bicycle or snagged by objects at the sid...

Page 7: ...lutely necessary Bicycle reflectors are designed to pick up and reflect streetlights and car lights in a way that may help you to be seen and recognized as a moving bicyclist WARNING Reflectorsarenota...

Page 8: ...ght is the basic element of bike fit It is the distance from the ground to the top of the bicycle s imaginary top tube at that point where your crotch would be if you were straddling the bike and stan...

Page 9: ...em angle or moving height adjustment spacers from below the stem to above the stem or vice versa Consult your dealer Do not attempt to do this yourself as it requires special knowledge If your bike ha...

Page 10: ...hifting and downshifting to get a feel for the different gears At first practice shifting where there are no obstacles hazards or other traffic until you ve built up your confidence If you have diffic...

Page 11: ...ight as you can figure 5A 5B 2nd gear for starting on flat terrain or riding into a headwind 3rd gear for normal everyday riding 4th gear for flat terrain and riding downhill 3rd 4th gear not recommen...

Page 12: ...through the guides on the shift arm Figure 8B The cable will have to be rerouted along the same path during assembly 8 Rotate the shift arm figure 8C counterclockwise until it stops Figure 6 Figure 7...

Page 13: ...ethatyourhandscanreachandsqueezethebrake levers comfortably If your hands are too small to operate the levers comfortably consult your dealer before riding the PowerCycle The lever reach is adjustable...

Page 14: ...e right brake lever fails the mechanical safety check restore brake lever travel by adjusting the brake lever free play as described below 1 Pull the brake lever to simulate a panic stop and then rele...

Page 15: ...e quick release uses a cam action to firmly clamp the seat post figure 16 1 Squeeze the caliper arms together figure 14A 2 Disconnect the cable guide on the brake cable from the bracket on the left ca...

Page 16: ...dips You could lose control and fall if you do not have experience with this system Learn to handle your suspension system safely WARNING Changing suspension adjustment can changethehandlingandbraking...

Page 17: ...with an improperly tightened seat post quick release binder can allow the saddle to turn or move and cause you to lose control and fall Therefore 1 Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know how...

Page 18: ...pattern is designed to work better in one direc tion than in the other The sidewall marking of a unidirec tional tire will have an arrow showing the correct rotation direction If your bike has unidir...

Page 19: ...r above 104 F 40 C 6 Do not plug into outlets with multiple sockets with other power cords inserted 7 Do not use any power source other than 110V 115V North America or 220V 230V most European coun tri...

Page 20: ...to trickle charge the battery for 4 5 hours NiMH or 6 hours LA will increase the charge levelto100 Donotchargethebatteryformorethan 10 hours 9 Oncethebatteryisfullycharged turnthechargerswitch to O O...

Page 21: ...f discharge age of battery and number of times it has been charged dis charged Longer charging times may be necessary with older batteries 6f POWER ON OFF KEY SWITCH 1 Insert the key into the switch f...

Page 22: ...ly A warning beep sounds continuously until the key is turned OFF NOTE The amount of time it takes for the lights to change varies considerably from one ride to the next due to Rider weight tire press...

Page 23: ...away from any heat source IfstoringyourMERIDAPowerCycle withbattery in place turn Battery Key Switch to OFF position Leaving Battery Key Switch in the ON position while stored or parked will result in...

Page 24: ...perform yourself A qualified bicycle mechanic us ingthecorrecttoolsandproceduresspecifiedbythemanu facturer should perform all other service maintenance and repair in a properly equipped facility 1 Br...

Page 25: ...s per week If you ride your bike more often or in inclement weather you will want to increase the frequency of the following procedures 7b IF YOUR BICYCLE SUSTAINS AN IMPACT First check yourself for i...

Page 26: ...le s will have sole discretion to deter mine whether the damage failure or loss is due to defect or otherwise WHAT WILL WE DO IF YOUR MERIDA PowerCycle FAILS We will at our sole option and expense rep...

Page 27: ...4 miles 24 miles Range Exceeds Most Electric Bicycles Top Speed Assisted 15 mph 15 mph 15 mph Automatically Delivers Power When You Need It Approximate ChargeTime LA 4 10 hours 4 10 hours 4 10 hours 1...

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