Prodeco Technologies G Plus Mariner 7, User Manual

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OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
Chapter 1: Introduction
Prodeco Technologies thanks you for your purchase of your new G Plus Mariner 7. Your bicycle is a high quality and
environmentally friendly light electric vehicle. This manual will serve to provide you with the information needed to operate,
maintain and enjoy it safely. Your electric bicycle should provide you with years of healthy enjoyment provided you follow these
steps.
For technical questions or customer service please contact PRODECO TECHNOLOGIES at 800.943.6190 or e-mail us at
service@prodecotech.com.
a. About this manual
To prevent serious injury to yourself and others, and to prevent damage to the bicycle please read and understand these
instructions completely before operating your Prodeco Technologies G Plus Mariner 7. Your new bicycle is a powerful
and reliable electric bicycle. You should use caution and care while getting accustomed to your bicycle’s riding characteristics.
The following manual will provide basic instructions regarding your bicycle’s care and maintenance, battery management,
operating procedures, and other important information. You should read it thoroughly before riding your new bicycle for
the first time. If you have any questions that are not answered in this manual, contact your local authorized Prodeco
Technologies dealer or you can call us at
800.943.6190 .
b. Important notices
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Always have your electric bicycle’s key removed from the battery when not in use, replacing a
component or performing maintenance.
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Make sure your electric bicycle is properly fitted to you as described in Chapter 3 “Basic Instructions”.

Perform the mechanical safety check described in Chapter 3 “Basic Instructions” section f “Mechanical
safety check” before each ride.
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You should ride your G Plus Mariner 7 as a traditional bicycle under pedal power prior to riding under
motor power for the first time. This will allow for the familiarization of how your G Plus Mariner 7 rides
and balances.
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When riding under power for the first time, turn the variable throttle very slowly only after pedaling to a
slow speed to understand the strength of the front motor’s performance and grip on the road surface.
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Always apply full front & rear brake lever pressure when attempting to mount or dismount the bicycle.
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When attempting to mount or dismount the bicycle, the key should be in the off position on the battery.
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Please read the battery pack and detailed charging instructions found in Chapter 8 “Battery Management” before
charging the battery pack for the first time.
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You should fully charge the Li-ion LiFEPO4 battery according to the charging instructions before your first
ride.
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You should always fully charge your Li-ion LiFEPO4 battery every 10 miles regardless of the amount of small
trip distances.
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You should always fully charge your Li-ion LiFEPO4 battery pack after each round trip ride exceeding 7.5 miles.
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Always store the battery pack in a cool and dry place.
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During periods of prolonged storage, the battery pack should be charged at least once every 6 months.