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TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual

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ANUAL

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Important Symbols and Terms................................................................................ 4

Related Manuals ................................................................................................... 4

Clarification ......................................................................................................... 4

NITIAL

NSPECTION

..........................................................................................5

Recording your Serial Number ................................................................................ 7

SSEMBLY

.......................................................................................................8

General Considerations when Assembling and Disassembling the M-750 ....................... 8

Wiring Harness Connections................................................................................ 8

Wheel, Seat, and Frame Quick Releases ............................................................. 10

Folding the Frame............................................................................................... 12

Unfolding the Frame............................................................................................ 13

Handlebar Assembly............................................................................................ 14

Front Wheel Removal .......................................................................................... 15

Front Wheel Installation....................................................................................... 15

Front Wheel Adjustment ...................................................................................... 17

Rear Wheel Removal ........................................................................................... 17

Rear Wheel Installation ....................................................................................... 19

Rear Wheel Adjustment ....................................................................................... 20

Pedal Assembly .................................................................................................. 20

Seat Post Adjustment.......................................................................................... 20

PERATION

...................................................................................................21

Before You Ride.................................................................................................. 21

Wheels .......................................................................................................... 21

Rims.............................................................................................................. 21

Spokes .......................................................................................................... 21

Tires.............................................................................................................. 21

Drive Train ..................................................................................................... 22

Brakes ........................................................................................................... 22

Batteries ........................................................................................................ 23

Safety Responsibilities......................................................................................... 23

Riding Your M-750 .............................................................................................. 24

Motor ............................................................................................................ 24

Dashboard...................................................................................................... 25

Throttle.......................................................................................................... 28

Gears and Shifting........................................................................................... 28

Suspension..................................................................................................... 29

Cycle Computer .............................................................................................. 29

AINTENANCE

................................................................................................30

Bicycle Care....................................................................................................... 30

Recharging the Batteries...................................................................................... 30

Adjustments ...................................................................................................... 33

Adjusting the Brakes........................................................................................ 33

Adjusting the Derailleur Cable Tension................................................................ 34

Long-Term Storage Recommendations................................................................... 36

ROUBLESHOOTING

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PECIFICATIONS

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Page 1: ...AN NU UA AL L T Ti id da al lF Fo or rc ce e M M 7 75 50 0 H Hi ig gh h P Pe er rf fo or rm ma an nc ce e E El le ec ct tr ri ic c B Bi ic cy yc cl le e Powered by WaveCrest Adaptive Motor System 122460 01 WC_750_V 1 5_Feb 2004 ...

Page 2: ... the Frame 13 Handlebar Assembly 14 Front Wheel Removal 15 Front Wheel Installation 15 Front Wheel Adjustment 17 Rear Wheel Removal 17 Rear Wheel Installation 19 Rear Wheel Adjustment 20 Pedal Assembly 20 Seat Post Adjustment 20 OPERATION 21 Before You Ride 21 Wheels 21 Rims 21 Spokes 21 Tires 21 Drive Train 22 Brakes 22 Batteries 23 Safety Responsibilities 23 Riding Your M 750 24 Motor 24 Dashboa...

Page 3: ...Frame Quick Release Lever 11 Figure 6 Front Wheel Quick Release Lever 11 Figure 7 Rear Wheel Quick Release Lever 11 Figure 8 Pressing Frame Quick Release Nut Out of Drop Box 13 Figure 9 Proper Axle Key Engagement Quick Release Removed 16 Figure 10 Torque Bar Attachment 18 Figure 11 Dashboard and Throttle 25 Figure 12 Dashboard Faceplate 26 Figure 13 Adjusting the Brakes 33 Figure 14 Adjusting the ...

Page 4: ...rnings cautions and notes Symbol Term Meaning WARNING This symbol and term denotes a warning A warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in bodily injury or death Read the text accompanying the warning to be aware of the specific hazard and avoid bodily injury or death CAUTION This symbol and term denotes a caution A caution indicates a potentially hazar...

Page 5: ...RAM Shifters Operations Manual All major parts and quick releases on the M 750 are identified in Figure 1 Please familiarize yourself with these parts and quick releases prior to assembling or riding your M 750 Please check the bicycle along with the parts and components thoroughly for any damage that may have been sustained during shipping Be careful to avoid scratching the frame when untying or ...

Page 6: ... motor 3 seat post 9 stem 15 front hub battery 21 crankset 27 rear wheel quick release 4 seat post quick release 10 dashboard 16 front wheel quick release 22 chainring 28 cassette 5 folding frame pivot 11 shift grip 17 shock absorber 23 kickstand 29 rear brake 6 frame quick release 12 brake lever 18 down tube 24 chain stay Figure 1 Parts of the M 750 and Quick Release Locations 22 20 19 25 18 7 27...

Page 7: ...al Number ___________ _________________________________________________ Model _________________ __________________________________________________ Color ________________ ___________________________________________________ Date of Purchase _________________ _________________________________________ Place of Purchase _________________ _________________________________________ Street Address ________...

Page 8: ...mbling and Disassembling the M 750 Your M 750 uses wiring harness connectors and quick releases to allow quick assembly and disassembly You should fully understand how to operate these components because they are crucial to the safe operation of your M 750 Wiring Harness Connections The wiring harnesses route power and communications to various components on the M 750 The wiring harnesses have con...

Page 9: ... OFF BATTERY POWER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DISCONNECT ANY WIRING HARNESS CONNECTORS CAUTION DO NOT TWIST THE CONNECTORS OR PULL ON WIRES WHEN DISCONNECTING THE WIRING HARNESS FOR COMMUNICATIONS CABLES PULL BACK ON THE SPRING LOADED LOCKING COLLAR WITH FIRM PRESSURE AND THEN PULL THE CONNECTORS APART CAUTION BE SURE TO ALIGN PINS WHEN CONNECTING WIRING HARNESS CONNECTORS THE COMMUNICATIONS CABLES HAVE...

Page 10: ...on quick releases for folding and general assembly and adjustment it is crucial that you fully understand how to operate the releases WARNING DO NOT RIDE YOUR BICYCLE WITHOUT ALL QUICK RELEASES SECURELY LOCKED DOING SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH The quick releases are Seat post quick release lever Figure 4 and item 4 Figure 1 Frame quick release lever Figure 5 and item 6 Figure 1 Front ...

Page 11: ... you until it turns 180 and the word open is visible facing the outside away from the bicycle If your quick release lever is not marked open and closed it is open when the lever curves away from the bicycle 2 The tightness of the lever is adjusted with the nut opposite the release lever and by rotating the quick release lever Turn the nut by hand to adjust the tension while holding the lever stabl...

Page 12: ...EVERS If in doubt on the operation of quick releases take your M 750 to a local TidalForce dealer for instruction or contact the WaveCrest Customer Support Team at 888 880 1988 Folding the Frame Be sure to disconnect the charger and turn off the power before attempting to fold your bicycle CAUTION THE M 750 HAS AN ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES ATTENTION AND CARE MUST BE TAKEN DURING FOLDING UNFOLDIN...

Page 13: ...ame is unfolded almost completely push down on the opened frame quick release so that the quick release nut will go into the quick release drop box as shown in Figure 8 on page 13 3 Release the frame quick release lever by raising it in the open position and turning counter clockwise until released CAUTION USE EXTREME CARE WHEN OPERATING QUICK RELEASE LEVERS YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY DEPENDS ON PROPER ...

Page 14: ...he stem or front fork 4 Align the center of your handlebar with your front wheel and tighten the stem binder using a 5mm hex wrench 5 Ensure that the front fork and stem will turn easily and smoothly from side to side without your handlebar slipping If you do not fully understand any of the above steps or if you think the handlebar is not tightened properly please contact a local TidalForce dealer...

Page 15: ...front wiring harness connections see Figure 2 on page 8 4 Open the front wheel quick release as shown in Figure 6 on page 11 and loosen the front wheel axle nut five or six turns 5 Without forcing the wheel remove the front wheel from the fork dropouts and set it aside Front Wheel Installation 1 Ensure that the front wheel quick release lever is set to the open position as shown in Figure 6 on pag...

Page 16: ...ether and swing up the hook unit Push the brake cable end cap and cable guide into the hook unit allowing the brake cable to feed through the end of the hook unit Release the brake calipers and the hook unit will lock into place over the end cap 5 Verify that the brake pads are positioned so that they will contact and be centered on the rim of the wheel If they are not centered open the quick rele...

Page 17: ...or rubbing Rear Wheel Removal 1 Pinch the rear brake calipers together and then push the end cap and cable guide out of the hook unit Release the calipers 2 Remove the cable connector wrap from the left frame arm CAUTION BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE CHARGER AND TURN OFF BATTERY POWER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DISCONNECT ANY WIRING HARNESS CONNECTORS CAUTION DO NOT TWIST THE CONNECTORS OR PULL ON WIRES WHE...

Page 18: ...en the rear wheel quick release as shown in Figure 7 on page 11 and loosen the rear wheel axle nut five or six turns 6 Without forcing the wheel pull the rear wheel down and out of the rear dropouts The chain should allow the wheel to pull out without hanging up on the sprockets Retention Screw Torque bar bracket Do not remove Torque Bar ...

Page 19: ...HE QUICK RELEASE LEVERS 4 Center the wheel between the frame arms and then close the rear wheel quick release lever as shown in Figure 7 on page 11 5 Verify that the brake pads are positioned so that they will contact and be centered on the rim of the wheel If they are not centered open the quick release and re center the rim between the brakes NOTE The capped unconnected wiring harness leading to...

Page 20: ...ANK ARM Align the pedal axle with the threaded hole in it s respective crank arm Apply a drop of oil or light grease to the threads of the pedal and secure the pedal in the crank by hand The right pedal is installed by turning the pedal axle clockwise and the left pedal is installed by turning the pedal axle counter clockwise After the pedals can no longer be turned by hand use the 15mm wrench inc...

Page 21: ... hear any irregular noise from the wheels or the brakes the wheels should be checked and repaired Please contact a local TidalForce dealer to have the hub bearings replaced Rims The rims must be smooth and without cracks breaks or bulges If you notice any abnormality in the rims please have it serviced immediately CAUTION DO NOT RIDE THE M 750 WITH DAMAGED RIMS Spokes Check spoke tension regularly...

Page 22: ...ged may result in lose of control of your bicycle WARNING WET WEATHER SIGNIFICANTLY DEGRADES BRAKE PERFORMANCE YOU WILL REQUIRE MORE DISTANCE TO STOP SAFELY IN WET OR ICY CONDITIONS CHECK TO BE SURE THE BRAKE CABLES ARE NOT WRAPPED TIGHTLY AND ARE FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS IT IS IMPORTANT TO CHECK THAT YOUR BRAKES WORK PROPERLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE TEST BEFORE EVERY USE Brake Testing To maximi...

Page 23: ...ce Battery will return to full power in warmer temperatures WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN OR TAMPER WITH THE BATTERY IN ANY WAY DOING SO WILL CAUSE CHEMICAL ELECTRICAL AND OR FIRE HAZARDS AND VOID THE WARRANTY Safety Responsibilities 1 Always wear your helmet This is required by law in some states and is an important precaution in all states Always use a helmet that fits and is approved for such ...

Page 24: ...lines listed in the Safety Responsibilities section of this manual There are some common sense rules to keep in mind as you prepare to ride and as you ride WARNING FAILURE TO WEAR AN APPROVED HELMET CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH WARNING ALWAYS USE PROPER LIGHTING WHEN RIDING AT NIGHT CHECK YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS WARNING TRACTION IS DECREASED DURING INCLEMENT WEATHE...

Page 25: ...hrottling the motor and the dragging sensation of regenerative braking the M 750 functions like any ordinary multi speed bicycle However keep in mind the high speeds the motor can produce and take extra caution when using the electric power Additionally the standard M 750 with hub battery and motor weighs almost 65 pounds and will handle differently than most standard bicycles Keep this in mind as...

Page 26: ...g to the schedule defined in Table 1 indicating that the front hub battery power is turned on To turn off the front hub battery press and hold the BATTERY A button for at least two seconds All LEDs in the BATTERY A LED display will become unlit indicating that front hub power is turned off The BATTERY B button controls the optional second battery in a similar manner if installed NOTE Only one batt...

Page 27: ...rge 4 Battery cuts off when voltage is too low when it is overheated or under high load conditions 5 Flashing twice every second Regenerative Braking Indicator The blue REGEN LED is lit when regenerative braking is actuated Applying the front brake left brake lever exceeding cruise control speed settings or exceeding top speed limits activates regenerative braking Note that applying the rear brake...

Page 28: ... The throttle is located on the right side of your handlebar see Figure 11 Press the throttle with your thumb to control the speed of the motor and hence the speed of the M 750 Releasing the throttle or applying the left or right brake lever cuts off deactivates the motor NOTE After applying the brakes the throttle is deactivated until it is fully released Gears and Shifting The gears are activate...

Page 29: ...act a local TidalForce dealer or the WaveCrest Customer Support Team at 888 880 1988 NOTE The suspension is set to its softest setting to minimize shock and jarring to the front hub battery The yellow indicator flag at the top of each shock should be fully extended visible indicating the softest setting Cycle Computer The cycle computer is attached to the left of the handlebar stem It displays you...

Page 30: ...void using the hose and or soaking the battery and motor areas Be sure to dry the bike completely with a soft towel to prevent rusting and corrosion 3 Replace worn or damaged control cables Do not kink cables Cables stretch with use and must be adjusted accordingly Keep brake and derailleur cables lubricated to prevent them from corroding internally 4 Replace worn grips Make sure they fit snugly 5...

Page 31: ...otal battery life is approximately 400 cycles The charging plug for the front hub battery is located on the lower left fork tube of the M 750 It is a single cable with a dust cap cover see Figure 2 CAUTIONS WHILE RECHARGING THE BATTERIES ALWAYS CONNECT THE CHARGER TO AN AC POWER SOURCE BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE BICYCLE ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE CHARGER FROM THE BICYCLE BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE AC POWER...

Page 32: ... time is three to six hours NOTE The charger will remain in Compensating Charge mode indefinitely after full charge is attained 8 When a Compensating Charge mode is indicated on the charger Steady Green the battery is considered fully charged 9 Turn the locking collar on the charging plug counterclockwise until unlocked CAUTION DO NOT TWIST THE CONNECTORS OR PULL ON WIRES TO DISCONNECT THE WIRING ...

Page 33: ...nuts located at the junction of the brake cable and brake lever When you have determined the proper setting turn the knurled knob at the shaft of the adjusting bolt all the way down to the brake lever to lock the brake setting in place Figure 13 Adjusting the Brakes The right brake lever controls the rear brake To tighten brakes turn the adjusting nut clockwise To loosen brakes turn the adjusting ...

Page 34: ...e right twist grip shifter all the way away from you or moving the right shift lever all the way towards you 3 While turning the crank forward rotate the right twist grip shifter to the next position 4 The chain should move to the second rear sprocket after a maximum of one full turn of the wheel If it stays on the first sprocket the tension of the shifting cable must be increased Proceed to step ...

Page 35: ...Manual 35 Figure 14 Adjusting the Derailleur Cable Tension If the tension is adjusted according to the above steps the chain should follow all shifting commands on the twist grip shifters If the gear system still does not function properly please contact a local TidalForce dealer for assistance ...

Page 36: ...er s Manual 36 Long Term Storage Recommendations Store your M 750 in a cool 59 86 F or 15 30 C dry 10 70 humidity place Fully charge the battery every 90 days to extend the total life of the battery Keep tires off concrete flooring Using mats or suspending your M 750 will minimize tire rot ...

Page 37: ... warranty and may cause a hazardous situation If you cannot resolve a problem using the Troubleshooting Chart below contact your selling dealer or WaveCrest Laboratories Customer Support Team for instructions on resolving the problem IMPORTANT NOTICE The motor and battery of your M 750 bicycle have built in protective controls to prevent damage due to high heat generated under severe operating con...

Page 38: ...ing that the connections are properly aligned and mated If bicycle still fails to turn on take the bicycle to your local TidalForce dealer for checkout repair Motor cut out has not reset Reboot motor as follows 1 Ensure battery power is turned off at dashboard 2 Disconnect wiring harness connectors at front and rear of bicycle 3 Wait at least 30 seconds for residual electrical power in motor to di...

Page 39: ...e drops out intermittently Stuck or misadjusted brakes When activated either brake lever cuts out shuts off the motor to engage regenerative braking However if the motor fails to turn back on check to ensure that either brake is not stuck and that both brakes are adjusted correctly fully releasing Low battery capacity In some instances you may experience a slight decrease in speed while operating ...

Page 40: ...y When riding the bicycle without the battery turned on the motor generates enough voltage to power up the electronics within the motor which then causes the regenerative braking indicator to light This is the battery s default state and is not charging To activate regenerative braking and charge the battery the battery must be turned on and you must either reach speeds above 20 mph or actively pr...

Page 41: ... outlet and let the battery cool for several hours before charging NOTE An overheated battery that remains connected to the charger will automatically resume charging when the battery temperature returns to a safe range Charging rate is incorrect If LED on charger is green indicating normal charging verify that the number of state of charge LEDs that are flashing on the dashboard reflects the curr...

Page 42: ... of magnet with marking line on sensor and ensure distance between the magnet and sensor is 2mm Loosen magnet holder or sensor mount as necessary for alignment Computer reads zero 0 mph at all speeds Broken wire sensor or computer Take bicycle to dealer for checkout repair Computer readings are inaccurate Computer not properly set up or configured Refer to Cateye Bicycle Computer Operations Manual...

Page 43: ...eage may vary BICYCLE Frame Montague Paratrooper Folding Suspension Sun Tour 100mm Front shock absorbers Tires 26 pneumatic with thorn resistant tubes Gears Shimano Deore Derailleur 21 speed with Grip Shift Shifters Brakes Linear pull caliper brakes Saddle Comfortable gel padded MOTOR Motor Type Brushless DC direct drive Motor System WaveCrest Adaptive Motor in rear hub Motor Power 749W Horsepower...

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