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User manual

 

OPair3 17.04 

Load 

The maximum load should not be exceeded. See information in the index of technical 
details on page 27. By permitted load we mean the total load, including the load on 
the luggage rack. 
 
Make sure that the permitted load

 

on the luggage is not exceeded. (

maximum 

20 kg). 

People may not be transported

 

on the luggage rack. 

 

Damaged or worn out parts 

The replacement and repair of parts (frame, forks, light, brakes, drive mechanism and 
the handlebars) should 

always

 be performed by an authorised dealer. If not, the 

guarantee ceases to be valid and you will be personally responsible in the event of 
possible damage.  
 
 
            Specific safety parts should 

always

 be replaced by new parts! 

 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for OPair3

Page 1: ...User Manual OPair3 Version 17 04 Van Raam BV Aaltenseweg 56 7051 CM Varsseveld The Netherlands ...

Page 2: ...dover sale to a new owner 31 Guarantee 31 Frame number 32 Form service maintenance modifications and warranty claims 33 Contact details manufacturer Van Raam BV Aaltenseweg 56 7051 CM Varsseveld The Netherlands Tel 31 0 315 257370 E mail info vanraam com Internet www vanraam com Conformity Van Raam declares as manufacturer that the OPair3 tricycle as described in this manual has been produced in a...

Page 3: ...with children or adults who are unable to ride independently as a result of their disability If the user is in a wheelchair then a transfer to the bike should be possible Intended usage The tricycle has been designed for normal use on a flat solid surface do not use the bike offroad However a general tricycle caution should always be observed Moreover the safety instructions as described in this m...

Page 4: ...icycle to stop it from moving when you are getting on or off the tricycle Do this by using the parking brake and holding the tricycle Always lock the tricycle when leaving it unattended Prevent cycling without a passenger as much as possible The tricycle will behave differently which may lead to instability Make sure that no dangerous speed develops when driving downhill and entering tunnels Brake...

Page 5: ...load on the luggage is not exceeded maximum 20 kg People may not be transported on the luggage rack Damaged or worn out parts The replacement and repair of parts frame forks light brakes drive mechanism and the handlebars should always be performed by an authorised dealer If not the guarantee ceases to be valid and you will be personally responsible in the event of possible damage Specific safety ...

Page 6: ...ntenance by your dealer Take care that fingers and limbs do not get trapped while adjusting the tricycle Saddle Height You can correctly set the saddle height by sitting on the bike and placing your foot on the pedal in the lowest position Make sure your leg is stretched yet still relaxed To adjust the saddle 1 Loosen the screw A in several turns using the Allen key 2 Adjust the saddle to the corr...

Page 7: ...so the tube won t be inserted deep enough into the shaft increasing the risk of breakage which may lead to serious injuries Steering Position You can tilt the handlebar This affects the distance from the handlebars to the upper body Feel free to determine what setting is most comfortable for you To tilt the handlebar 1 Loosen the screw using an Allen key 2 Place the handlebars in the desired posit...

Page 8: ...f the side supports To do this 1 Loosen the two backrest screws and two side support screws with an Allen key 2 Slide the side supports to the passenger s desired position Now tighten the screws Finish by adjusting the angle of the side supports To do this 1 Loosen the screw with an Allen key 2 Turn the side supports against the body so that the passenger is comfortable Now tighten the screw The n...

Page 9: ...s can now be slide out and be put in the correct position Make sure that the legs are at an angle of 90 degrees Now tighten the screw 2 To adjust the angle of the footplate Loosen the screw with an Allen key and place the rest in the desired position as indicated by the passenger Now tighten the screw 3 The neutral position is indicated by markings A This so you will know when both footplates are ...

Page 10: ... it into the clamp You can remove the seat belt again by pressing the red button Adjust the belt length to the passenger by following these steps 1 Open the belt clamp on the bottom of the seat 2 Pull the belt so that it covers the body of the passenger Now close the belt clamp 2 1 ...

Page 11: ...By pressing again the lamp will switch to Auto mode a green LED will flash for 5 minutes Finally a third press will turn the front light off Auto on feature The front light will automatically turn as long as it is in Auto mode on when it is dark the light sensor is activated and the tricycle is in motion Auto off feature The front light will automatically turn off after 4 5 minutes without motion ...

Page 12: ...d AAA alkaline batteries Before use remove the plastic strip that protects the batteries Follows the steps below to replace the batteries 1 Remove the screw on the bottom of the front light with a screwdriver 2 Remove the front cover by turning it slightly and pulling it forward 3 Replace the alkaline batteries 1 5 V 1500 mA and reattach the front cover Only operate the lighting when the tricycle ...

Page 13: ...r light automatically turns on and off with the help of light and movement sensors When the tricycle stands still for a while the light will automatically turn off The rear light works on batteries When the batteries are almost empty a red LED light on the top starts flashing To replace the batteries follow the next steps 1 Dismantle the cover of the holder by pressing in the lip at the bottom of ...

Page 14: ...ject to wear and high loads If a component fails this may lead to very dangerous situations and damage or injury to the tricycle or user Any form of cracks scratches or change of colour in heavily loaded parts of a component is an indication that the part must be replaced Points of attention while cycling Once you ve set up the bike on the basis of the rider and passenger s size you can start usin...

Page 15: ...speed on uneven surfaces In doing so you will learn how to respond to unexpected movement of the bike and handlebars Explore how the tilting movement of the tricycle reacts to your posture Always lean towards the inside of a bend Small obstacles must be traversed at appropriate speeds Obstacles higher than five centimetres must be avoided Make sure not to ride at dangerous speeds when riding downh...

Page 16: ... possibilities of a customised cycling program Functions The electric system has the following functions Pedal support while cycling Start support Backwards pedalling with support 1 On off button Using the on off button the electrical system can be switched on or off Switching on Push the button briefly Switching off Push the button for two seconds After the system is turned on the electric motor ...

Page 17: ...cling a steep climb you can use support in level 3 and push the start assist repeatedly for five seconds to achieve maximum support 4 Battery indication lights The level of charge in the battery is given by five LED lights four of these are green the one on the left can show either green or red if charge is low The battery is almost empty if only the last red LED light is on The battery needs to b...

Page 18: ...tivated and the tricycle cycles backwards Bike application The smart display is equipped with a Bluetooth connection The Van Raam application can connect with the bike and track your bike data In addition settings can be changed while cycling Once the smart display is ready to connect to the smartphone the on off button briefly turns blue More information about the Van Raam application can be foun...

Page 19: ...ntact of the battery 5 Then connect the charger plug into the mains socket Turn the switch A on A green LED light on the charger will start to blink fast Now the battery will recharge Beware If the battery is not connected properly the green LED light blinks slowly In case of a poor contact the connector of the charger needs to be cleaned 6 Depending on the battery level the charging time is about...

Page 20: ...ull the handle backwards and push the top of the battery to connect as shown in the drawing and close the lock 11 Push the handle forward and close the lock It is also possible to charge the battery while it is still in the holder Do not wait until the battery is completely empty It is better to recharge the battery interim 9 A B 11 10 ...

Page 21: ...that is used temperature wind speed tyre pressure cycling speed weight of the user and the luggage use of gearing etcetera Charging and maintenance tips for the battery Every battery discharges automatically over time This process is called self discharge A battery that is empty and not charged will self discharge and will be deep discharged The battery can be permanently damaged during this proce...

Page 22: ...for the bicycle Problem solving The system does not turn on 1 Make sure that the battery is properly attached 2 Check the status of the battery If it is empty recharge the battery 3 Make sure the battery is active If the battery is not used for several days it will shut itself down The battery can be reactivated by recharging it briefly pushing and holding down the on off button while cycling less...

Page 23: ...s parking brake by squeezing the left side brake A and securing the brake using the lever B 2 Remove the right handle with gears from the handlebar Press the spring s small sphere to remove the handle from the handlebars 3 Attach the handle with the brake lever to the carrier or any other suitable part 4 Take the extra separate handle from the holder which is situated behind the armrests of the pa...

Page 24: ...ing wheel 8 Remove the tricycle part from the coupling Please note this part is heavy Firmly hold the frame with both hands 9 Place the rear part on the stand You can now walk with the wheelchair part Please note the handlebars locks automatically In order to put the tricycle back together simply follow these steps in reverse order Make sure the wheelchair rests on the front nose wheels when the b...

Page 25: ... easily move after setting up the headrest Adjustable seat width The width of the chair can be fully tuned to the passenger To do this 1 Loosen the two nuts on the back of the pillow with an open end wrench 2 Slide the supports so that they fit the body of the passenger Tighten the nuts Foot fixation The feet of the passenger can be fixed by means of two belts When getting on and off the footplate...

Page 26: ...utton In order to use the five point belt the eye of the waist belt must be inserted through one side of the hip belt The children s belts go through the middle of the backrest The adult belts go over the chair Adjust the seatbelt clamps so the seatbelt is adjusted to the passenger s body Four and five point belt for adults Four and five point belt for children ...

Page 27: ...ht will automatically switch on when the electrical system is activated You can manually turn on or off the lighting by shortly pressing the on off button on the display If the electrical system is disabled the lighting will automatically turn off Make sure a battery is always present when cycling in the dark Once the battery is low the motor will no longer provide support while cycling However th...

Page 28: ... the tricycle can be cleaned with a damp cloth For dirty spots it is recommended to use a mild detergent The wheels can be cleaned with a damp brush with plastic bristles not a wire brush The saddle handlebars and seat can be cleaned with mild soap and water Never use a high pressure or steam cleaner The right lubricant The chain should be cleaned and maintained regularly approx once every three m...

Page 29: ...rakes wheels lights chain tension and spokes Also check the tread depth of the tyres This must be at least one millimetre Worn tyres or defective parts must be replaced Also check the operation of the parking brake When the parking brake is active the tricycle with rider may not move Finally the front suspension must be checked First check whether the bolts are secure Subsequently check whether th...

Page 30: ...way that the chain has some room to move as previously indicated 3 At the same time make sure the wheel is straight and located in the middle of the frame Not to the left or right See figure A 4 Lightly tighten the nuts of the rear wheel axis 5 Make sure the tension on the chain is adequate and that the wheel is attached straight to the frame 6 Now firmly tighten the nuts Setting the steering In o...

Page 31: ...the wheels also face straight ahead at that moment 9 Check whether the tricycle easily drives straight ahead on the tyres without resistance and friction Replacing the front suspension It is important that the front suspension is checked during maintenance The suspension absorbs the shocks of irregularities on and in the surface of the road and maintains contact between the tyre and the road In ca...

Page 32: ...e a guarantee of five years on the frame and the front fork For all accessories and other parts except wear parts we provide a two year guarantee as legally regulated The guarantee only applies by normal use and maintenance of the tricycle as described in this manual Beware The guarantee as well as the product liability in general expires if the instructions stated in this manual are not followed ...

Page 33: ...User manual OPair3 17 04 32 Frame number The frame number is printed on the sticker This sticker is located on the frame see the image below Example sticker Position of sticker behind the seat tube ...

Page 34: ...after delivery Service 4 year after delivery Service 5 year after delivery Even after five years we advise you to give your bike annual service Passing by the service after five years will have no further effect on warranty claim because it expires for certain parts after five years Modifications to the bike The following items are changed to the bike Changed Date Carried out Beware Please note th...

Page 35: ...User manual OPair3 17 04 34 Here you have space to take notes or write down the maintenance on your bike ...

Page 36: ...User manual OPair3 17 04 35 Here you have space to take notes or write down the maintenance on your bike ...

Page 37: ...User manual OPair3 17 04 36 Here you have space to take notes or write down the maintenance on your bike ...

Page 38: ...and when the instructions in the user manual are followed Pay special attention on the service intervals who specified in the manual of the bike To claim warranty and service you should always fill out this form at least at delivery and service This signed form declares that the end user had an instruction on the operation of the tricycle that the tricycle is adjusted to the specifications of the ...

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