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OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
Chapter 1: Introduction
Prodeco Technologies thanks you for your purchase of your new Storm. 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 [email protected].
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 Storm. 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 regar
ding 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 customer service
at
800.943.6190
.
b)
Important notices
Always
remove the key from the battery when your bicycle is not in use, replacing a component or performing
maintenance.
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.
You should ride your Storm 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 Storm rides and balances.
When riding under power for the first time, press the variable throttle very slowly only after pedaling to a slow speed to
understand t
he strength of the front motor’s performance and grip on the road surface.
Always apply full front & rear brake lever pressure when attempting to mount or dismount the bicycle.
When attempting to mount or dismount the bicycle, the key should be in the off position on the battery.
Please read the battery pack and detailed charging instructions found in Chapter 8
―Battery Management‖ before
charging the battery pack for the first time.
You should fully charge the Li-ion LiFEPO4 battery according to the charging instructions before your first ride.
You should always fully charge your Li-ion LiFEPO4 battery every 10 miles regardless of the amount of small trip
distances.
You should always fully charge your Li-ion LiFEPO4 battery pack after each round trip ride exceeding 7.5 miles.
Always store the battery pack in a cool and dry place.
During periods of prolonged storage, the battery pack should be charged at least once every 6 months at a minimum of
60% or every 3 months at 40%. Do not charge higher than 60% when storing.
Your Storm can be ridden as a traditional bicycle; it is strongly recommended that you also assist with pedaling when
riding which can greatly increase the distance between battery charges.
When riding under power, you can enhance distance in between charges by holding the throttle at 10% below full throttle.
When riding under power, add as much non-powered coasting (similar to traditional pedaling) by releasing the throttle and
allowing the bicycle to freely coast under its own momentum. This will greatly increase the distance between charges.
Familiarize yourself with throttling (10% below full), pedaling and momentum coasting to optimize the distance being
available per charge. If planning a long trip, applying a combination of the 3 distance enhancing methods mentioned
above will allow for an uninterrupted power supply for the entire ride.
c)
General warning
Like any sport, bicycling involves the risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume the
responsibility for that risk, so you need to know
— and to practice — the rules of safe and responsible riding and of
proper use and maintenance. Proper use and maintenance of your bicycle reduces risk of injury.
This Manual contains many ―Warnings‖ and ―Cautions‖ concerning the consequences of failure to maintain or inspect
your bicycle and of failure to follow safe cycling practices.
WARNING:
This image followed by the word WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that,
if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION:
This image followed by the word CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, serious, damage to the bicycle or the voiding of your
warranty or is an alert against unsafe practices.
