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ELF 1.9

Owner’s Manual

We’re glad to have you as a member of the Organic Transit family!

Organic Transit, Inc.

105 W. Corporation Street

Durham, NC 27701

919 908 1599

Organictransit.com

[email protected]

Updated 6/30/2017

Summary of Contents for ELF 1.9

Page 1: ...al Copyright 2017 We re glad to have you as a member of the Organic Transit family Organic Transit Inc 105 W Corporation Street Durham NC 27701 919 908 1599 Organictransit com support organictransit c...

Page 2: ...o The Vehicle 9 Before Riding 10 Taking Your First Ride 10 Adjusting the Seat 10 Riding Your ELF 11 Understanding the 3 Speed Hub 11 Shifting to Higher Gear 11 Shifting to Lower Gear 12 Understanding...

Page 3: ...attery Wall Charger 17 Full and Depleted Voltage Readings 18 Testing with a Digital Multimeter 18 Using the Solar Charger 19 How to Get the Most out of Your Battery 19 Care Instructions 20 Drivetrain...

Page 4: ...vehicle Figures and illustrations may be slightly different from your vehicle Please use all figures and illustrations as a general guide for all configurations of the ELF On pages 1 and 2 you will f...

Page 5: ...afe speed Make sure the push down lever for the seat is in place pushed down prior to riding Familiarize yourself with the controls before operation Maintain appropriate and safe speeds for the given...

Page 6: ...hen encountering road hazards steer the ELF so that the hazard passes beneath either pedal left or right This will allow the rear wheel to avoid contact with the hazard and give you a more comfortable...

Page 7: ...An Overview Bulkhead Gear Hub and Motor Brake Lights Battery Tray and Brain Box Headlights Turn Signals Side Mirror Controls Seat Slider with push down Turn Signals Tail Lights Hatchback Solar Panel R...

Page 8: ...7 Bell 3 Gear Display 8 Throttle 4 Lights 9 Parking Brake Pin 5 Turn Signals 10 Front Disc Brake Note The front disc brake lever right provides 70 of your stopping power The rear brake lever left prov...

Page 9: ...ve problems with any of the ABCDEF checks take your ELF to a bike mechanic or contact Organic Transit support Please see Service and Warranty on page 23 for more information Getting into the Vehicle M...

Page 10: ...ch the pedals and that your knees do not bump into the dash strut Adjust seat as needed until you find a secure and comfortable position for your ride Keep in mind that if you sink lower into the seat...

Page 11: ...ing feet on the ground while riding could result in serious injury Understanding the 3 Speed Hub The standard ELF comes equipped with an internal SRAM 3 speed hub which is controlled by the gear shift...

Page 12: ...oducts nfinity html WARNING Do not over rotate the shifter for the NuVinci When you feel friction stop to avoid mechanical failure Be sure to pedal lightly while shifting to avoid detaching the shifte...

Page 13: ...tatus screens on the which display information grouped by function Some information e g speed Amps is displayed on more than one screen to give the operator a more comprehensive view without changing...

Page 14: ...to a complete stop and place your feet on the ground Then simply push the vehicle backward using your feet we like to call this Flintstone Style Stopping Engage the brake right hand is 70 of braking p...

Page 15: ...15 Parking Brake Engaged Parking Brake Released...

Page 16: ...op and the handle facing you Plug it into the stationary connection secured on the top of the tray The two Anderson connectors are designed to mate only one way and should snap into place Then raise u...

Page 17: ...ors and gently wiggling and pulling the connection apart Once the battery is disconnected unhook the latch which keeps the drawbridge vertically in place lower the drawbridge and carefully lift the ba...

Page 18: ...ill display a reading of 54 volts A reading of 48V indicates that it is time to charge the battery Technically the batteries can go lower than 48V and still power the vehicle but 48V is a good number...

Page 19: ...ast one time per week This will increase battery longevity and performance How to Get the Most Out of Your Battery Follow these tips to maximize the miles you get out of each battery charge Using the...

Page 20: ...shops The internally geared NuVinci Hub does not need lubrication For more detailed information on your NuVinci Hub visit http www nuvincicycling com en products nfinity html Wheels and Tires Make su...

Page 21: ...ke sure the battery tray is dry before reinstalling battery 1 Side Body Panels Clean with water and a soft cloth The plastic manufacturer recommends Novus 2 polishing compound to repair minor scratche...

Page 22: ...sions are roughly 9 long x 4 0 25 wide x 5 1 tall Security When leaving your ELF unattended we recommend that you first remove the ignition key and then lock your ELF To do so we suggest using a U loc...

Page 23: ...age contains a list of written instructions and instructional videos that may be able to help you get your ELF in proper working order If none of these resources address or resolve your problem please...

Page 24: ...5 00 plus tax If additional time is needed to diagnose the problem after the one hour mark then the customer will be charged in 15 minute increments If a customer with an ELF that is out of warranty m...

Page 25: ...Title 15 Chapter 47 Section 2085 and as such is eligible to travel on all U S roads open to bicycle travel The term low speed electric bicycle means a two or three wheeled electric vehicle with fully...

Page 26: ...26 Notes...

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