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Dahon Boost

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for BOOST

Page 1: ...Dahon Boost OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... Off Buttons 15 2 Battery Level Indicator 15 3 Boost Mode Indicator 15 4 Boost Mode Button 16 5 6 Front Light Function 16 General Operation 17 Using the Hub Gears 17 Riding without Assistance 17 Checks before Riding 17 Service Storage 18 Service 18 Checklist 18 Initial inspection after 2 months 19 From the second inspection on 19 Cleaning 19 Storage 19 Long Term Storage 19 Operation After Long Ter...

Page 3: ... jumping or racing will risk serious injury and death to the user Always wear a correct fitting helmet when riding any bicycle If you are unsure about anything or have question please talk to your local Dahon dealer Dahon dealers are specialists in Dahon product information and advice They are also a valuable source for all cycling product riding and service information This product complies with ...

Page 4: ...l and integrated Torque sensor 3 Battery 4 Frame Latch 5 Handlepost 6 Handlebar Assembly 7 Front light 8 Rear light 9 Battery Hanger Unit B Handlebar Assembly 1 Controller Unit 2 3 Speed Hub Gear shifter 3 Left hand Brake Lever 4 Right Hand Brake Lever 4 ...

Page 5: ...c battery and charger 1 Battery 2 Boost Batter Charger 3 Power Source Plug 4 Battery Charging Socket 5 Charger Plug 5 ...

Page 6: ...ecautions Battery Hibernation Mode After 20 days of inactivity the battery will place itself in Hibernation Mode This is to help save loss of power and extend the life of the battery To resume normal battery function you will need to remove the battery from the bike and perform one standard charge cycle Once standard charge cycle is complete the battery will be ready to use again Normal Charging P...

Page 7: ...If the battery is wet or dirty wipe it clean with a dry cloth Insert the power plug into a power outlet Insert the charging plug into the battery 7 ...

Page 8: ...r is being supplied with power but the battery is not connected to the battery charger Follow the procedure and insert the charging plug into the battery Green solid Green solid Green solid Orange solid Green solid Green blinking Green solid Not Lit Not Lit Not Lit Green solid Orange solid Green solid Orange blinking It is possible that the temperature of the battery is too high or too low or that...

Page 9: ...Remove the charging plug from the battery when both indicating lamps change to green indicating charging is completed Remove the power plug from the power outlet 9 ...

Page 10: ...Insert the battery into the battery hanger unit until it clicks Remove the battery lock key 10 ...

Page 11: ...The charging method is the same as for charging the removed battery CAUTION Do not charge the battery with the controller switch set to ON Ignoring this could cause fire When not charging always pull out the charging plug from the battery and the power plug from the outlet before storing the battery charger 11 ...

Page 12: ...charger Please use the battery charger with the battery in the kit Do not drop the battery charger Do not bring the terminals of the charging plug in contact with metal If you notice a strange smell or smoke stop the charging procedure immediately Take your battery and charger to your authorized Dahon dealer for service or replacement DO NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY FOR LONGER THAN 24 HOURS This could s...

Page 13: ...ersely a good tailwind will allow you to travel much further than normal Hills Like wind hills play in important part in battery range Going uphill for any length of time will reduce the range Down hill the battery range will increase because the mo tor doesn t have to work as hard Also try coasting stop pedaling or for longer down hills you can even turn the unit off to help increase range Road C...

Page 14: ... the art electric assist unit and some pretty clever electronics For performance safety and enjoyment is important to completely understand how these features operate Even experienced cyclists should make sure they are familiar with the specific operations of the Boost Make sure you read and understand this part of the manual If you do have any questions or are at all unclear please contact your A...

Page 15: ...arge currently in the battery Status of the Lights What it Means Three Red lamps lit The Battery is full or above two thirds Two Red lamps lit The remaining bat tery charge has decreased One Red lamp lit The batter charge is becoming low and should be re charged soon One Red lamp flashing fast The battery is nearly completely discharged Please charge the bat tery as soon as possible One Red lamp f...

Page 16: ...proach 25kmh The Boost Mode is great for getting up hills or if you have to go a short distance in a hurry 4 Boost Mode Button The Boost level button is used to switch be tween the three available Boost settings Each time you press the button it will change in the following order Normal Boost Eco Normal 5 6 Front Light Function The Boost uses an integrated LED front headlamp that is operated at th...

Page 17: ...hub For general use and use of the bicycle without the Assist unit active operation of these gears can be found in the standard Dahon Owners Manual NOTE Your Boost determines your overall speed based on how fast you are pedaling All cut off and assist level speeds are based on using the bicycle in the third high gear at the hub Assistance cut off speeds are greatly reduced when in the first and se...

Page 18: ...ths 12 months 18 months 24 months 30 months 36 months Check if the assist unit is loosened or damaged Check if the assist function operates normally or produces abnormal noise Check if grease leaks from the assist unit Check if the electric wiring is connected without slack or damage Check if any cord is disconnected and each cord is mounted to the frame properly Check if the battery lock key func...

Page 19: ... clean dirt and grit away Always be careful when cleaning around wires and connectors Damage can occur if you pull or push wiring too vigorously Storage It is important to store you bike correctly Please ensure It is stored in a level and stable location A location with good ventilation and no moisture A location not exposed to rain or direct sunlight It is also a good idea to cover the bicycle fo...

Page 20: ...orce to the pedals Vibrations are felt from the pedals Have you stopped the bike with your feet on the pedals or does this occur at the time of start This is a characteristic of the motor and not an abnormality Does this occur while riding the bike normally A wire break of the pedal force sensor etc can be considered Please return to your dealer for advice Flashing indicating lamps of the control ...

Page 21: ...ditions Riding at high gear ratio Select the optimum position of the gear shift and or Assist mode depending on uphill or downhill head wind or tail wind and your physical condition Is the ambient air temperature low In winter or in cold areas the battery becomes cold the capacity decreases because of the properties of the battery and the riding distance becomes shorter Is the air temperature high...

Page 22: ...andby is reached until the temper ature of the battery is in the normal range This is normal Has the battery been left for a long time Remove any attached foreign matter Wipe off any dirt with a dry cloth In other cases than the above ones When charging is not started after some time approximately 5 hours at normal temperature the battery charger or the battery may be defective Please contact your...

Page 23: ...to the original owner and is not transferable This warranty only covers bicycles and components purchased through an authorized Dahon dealer and are only valid within the country in which the bicycle was purchased The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear improper as sembly or follow up maintenance installation of parts or accessories not originally intended or compatible with the bicycle a...

Page 24: ...act Dahon to determine if the necessary repairs are covered by the warranty EXCLUSIONS THE ABOVE WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ALL WARRANTIES ARE VOID IF THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE IS USED FOR OTHER THAN NORMAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FAILING TO FOLLOW THE OWNER S MANUAL OR USING THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE FOR COM MERCIAL ACTIVITIES OR IN COMPETITIVE EVEN...

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Page 28: ... DAHON BPSA 2009 09 EN Dahon California INC 833 Meridian Street Duarte CA 91010 1 800 442 3511 www dahon com Dahon TW 8F 8 6 Lane 609 Chung Hsin RD Sec 5 San Chung Taipei Hsien ROC 241 Taiwan 886 2 2999 5623 ...

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