Vélo Electrique Cargo E250, Owner'S Manual

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Date: 1 July 2013 CD 1001
Issue: 1.0 Vélo Cargo Owner’s Manual Page 3 of 34
1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Important safety instructions .......................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Symbols used in this manual ................................................................................................. 5
2.3 General safety instructions ..................................................................................................... 6
2.3.1 UK Standards Compliance ............................................................................................. 6
2.3.2 European Standards Compliance .................................................................................. 6
2.3.3 Electrical Modifications ................................................................................................... 7
2.3.4 Mechanical Modifications ............................................................................................... 7
3 General description ........................................................................................................................ 7
4 Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 8
4.1 Performance (Speed and Range) ........................................................................................ 10
4.2 Performance (Battery Lifespan) ........................................................................................... 10
5 Operation ...................................................................................................................................... 11
5.1 Pre ride safety checks .......................................................................................................... 11
5.1.1 Check the brakes ......................................................................................................... 11
5.1.2 Check the tyres are inflated to the correct pressure .................................................... 11
5.1.3 Adjusting the handlebars .............................................................................................. 11
Removing the battery ....................................................................................................................... 12
5.2 Removing and charging the battery ..................................................................................... 12
5.2.1 The battery charger ...................................................................................................... 12
5.2.2 Turning the battery on and off and removing from the cycle ....................................... 13
5.2.3 Refitting the battery ...................................................................................................... 14
5.3 Adjusting the saddle ............................................................................................................. 14
5.4 Check all nuts and bolts are secure ..................................................................................... 15
5.4.1 Wheelnuts .................................................................................................................... 15
5.4.2 Cargo box pivot bearing nut ......................................................................................... 15
6 Packing List .................................................................................................................................. 15
6.1 Recommended tools ............................................................................................................ 15
7 Riding the Vélo Cargo for the first time. ....................................................................................... 17
7.1 Pulling off on level ground .................................................................................................... 17
7.2 Pulling off on a hill ................................................................................................................ 18
7.2.1 Is the hill too steep???? ............................................................................................... 19
7.3 Cornering .............................................................................................................................. 19
7.3.1 Entering a turn. ............................................................................................................. 19
7.3.2 Whilst in a turn .............................................................................................................. 19
7.3.3 Cornering whilst going down hills ................................................................................. 19
7.4 Braking ................................................................................................................................. 20