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The Vienna E-Bike 

 By Daymak 

 
 

 
 

Electric Bicycle 

User’s Guide 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 

For Use in Canada Only 

Updated July, 2008 

Summary of Contents for Vienna E-Bike

Page 1: ...The Vienna E Bike By Daymak Electric Bicycle User s Guide For Use in Canada Only Updated July 2008 ...

Page 2: ... alternative energy and fuel efficient vehicles It has a distribution network of 10 retail stores two of which are coporate owned and 50 dealers primarily in On tario Daymak possesses the expertise and knowl edge to go from Concept to Commercialization in all the aspects including designing testing manufac turing and selling its products The company is cur rently in the process of developing and l...

Page 3: ...age 3 Table of Contents About Daymak 2 Table of Contents 3 Introduction 4 Bicycle Part Diagrams 5 Riding Instructions 6 Operating Instructions 10 The Battery 12 Technical Data 19 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 22 E Bikes and Canadian Law 27 TPS Training Bulletin 29 ...

Page 4: ...eful ongoing design work by our engineers We hope you enjoy using this product and welcome any feedback that you may have New Laws Most provinces in Canada most states in the U S A the United Kingdom and many European countries have new laws that permit cyclists to use electric motors to assist the regular operation of bicycles Please check with your provincial or state government to learn about y...

Page 5: ...5 Rear Wheel 6 Rear Shock Absorber 7 Hub Motor 8 Controller inside 9 Kickstand 10 Battery inside 11 Battery Carrier with lock 12 Battery charger slot 13 Front Shock Absorber 14 Wheel Rims 15 Tire 16 Front Mud Guard 17 Headlight 18 On Off key switch 19 Handlebars 20 Pedals 21 Seat Compartment Diagram 2 The Handlebars and Controls This diagram illustrates the various parts of the control mechanism a...

Page 6: ... control of it Share the Road Be careful in mixed traffic When on bicycle paths traveling near pedestrians or on recreational trails try to be polite and courteous to those using the paths with you E bikes are new in most cities so other users of the roads and recreational paths may not know how to deal with e bike riders Bear in mind that in a sense e bike riders are ambassadors for this new meth...

Page 7: ...eft and remove the key Warning When you activate the e bike the electrical system becomes live Do not try to affect changes to the E Bike such as removing the battery or repairing electrical components while the E Bike is activated Turn the E Bike off and remove the key before you attempt to access any of the electrical components Also the battery carries a significant electric charge and can inju...

Page 8: ...checked regularly The brake pads will eventually wear down through friction and after significant use will have to be replaced Signalling You can signal and warn other users of the road by both sound and light signal The Horn The e bike has a horn The horn button is on the left handlebar Simply press it to activate the horn Turning Signal Lights Your e bike has turn signal lights The turn signal a...

Page 9: ...n and give yourself more room to stop or slow if necessary The Motor and Water Your e bike is not designed to be immersed in water Always ensure that the water level does not go above the middle of the tire to prevent water from getting inside the motor Water in the motor can cause short circuits and may damage the electrical systems in your e bike Riding in Cold Weather Your e bike is designed to...

Page 10: ...t Turn it all the way to the right The seat will snap open and pop up To close the seat trunk make sure that there is nothing blocking the locking mechanism such as items you have placed in the storage compartment and push the seat down with force You will hear a click sound when it is properly closed Note The seat trunk will not open if you are sitting on it Parking and Locking your E Bike When y...

Page 11: ...ed This is useful if you are going to store your e bike or if it is damaged and you wish to bring it to be serviced Disable the circuit breaker using the following very simple procedure 1 Open the seat compartment 2 Find the circuit breaker switch it should be very obvious 3 Activate the switch The power to the e bike will be disabled Long Term Storage of your E Bike If you are storing your bike f...

Page 12: ...esence of steep hills and inclines and other issues such as proper air pressure in the tires Saving Power If you are traveling long distances you can save a lot of electricity by using better driving habits Coasting When going downhill or over long flat road surfaces try using your e bike s momentum and allow it to coast without drawing power from the motor Stopping and Starting Try to avoid stop ...

Page 13: ...n the key in the ignition all the way to the right labelled B to activate the backup battery Charging your E Bike Charging your e bike is a simple process You require the following The charger that came with your e bike One or two 110V household electrical outlets Charger Warning Only use the chargers that were supplied with your e bike Using chargers that do not have specifications identical to t...

Page 14: ...ed one of both of the batteries to charge away from the e bike follow this procedure 1 Follow the instructions to remove the battery from its compartment 2 Plug the female end of the charger cable into the charging slot on the battery 3 Plug the male end of the charger power cable into your wall socket This should be a 110v household electricity supply You can also use a portable generator if nece...

Page 15: ... power cable attaches to the battery itself It is a standard 30 amp fuse If the fuse is blown all electrical input to the e bike will cease The battery will also not recharge See Maintenance and Troubleshooting to learn how to replace the fuse Note It is a good idea to always carry a spare 30 A fuse to replace the fuse in case it blows If you are far from a possible supply source you may not be ab...

Page 16: ...attery the seat trunk is actually used to contain the second or spare battery To open the seat trunk and remove the spare battery follow this procedure 1 Insert the key into the lock on the left side of the e bike just below the seat Turn it all the way to the right The seat will snap open and pop up 2 Unplug the battery from the e bike 3 Lift the battery out carefully using both hands by the stra...

Page 17: ...neutralize the lead acid Placing the battery on concrete for any length of time will likely result in the battery being drained of power and possibly losing its ability to store electricity Handling the Battery The battery contains large amounts of electrical power You must use caution and respect when handling it Not following these instructions can result in serious injury WARNING Follow these i...

Page 18: ...ery has to be replaced you will notice that your battery cannot carry as much of a charge as it could initially Contact your local Daymak dealer to purchase a new battery When replacing your battery dispose of it at a proper municipal battery recycling facility If none is available please contact your local Daymak dealer Warning Be absolutely sure that you replace the battery with an identical or ...

Page 19: ... allows your e bike to achieve faster acceleration to climb steeper hills and to save energy In future it will allow for other ways of recharging your e bike s batteries such as by using solar or wind power The electronic controller is located under the seat assembly This controller efficiently regulates the speed and electronic functions of the bicycle It allows for stepless speed adjustment shut...

Page 20: ... tension increases and the clamps engage This is a very effective and reliable way to stop a vehicle The brakes are contained within a sealed unit and are very finely adjusted and fitted The Chain and Pedals The pedals are connected to the rear wheel Along with the chain they provide a human powered drive train This is an important part of your e bike The pedals are not removable and should not be...

Page 21: ...orking efficiency 70 80 Torque 32 55 Nm Max Climbing Angle 12 15 Degrees Controller Statistics Model D 125 Input voltage 48V Low Protective Voltage 43 5V Excess Current Protection 17A Charger Input AC 100 240V Standard Input voltage 110V 10 Output DC 48V BM online Charger output voltage 43 8 10 50Hz Power Rated 80W Voltage Charge 43 2 44 2V Charge Current 2 5A 0 02A Charge Time 6 12 hours 2 Batter...

Page 22: ...ve the valve cap and place in a secure location 4 Place the nozzle end of an air pump hand power or mechanical over the valve 5 Pump up the air in the tire being careful not to let the pressure go above the level prescribed on the side of the tire wall 6 Remove the pump nozzle from the air valve without allowing much air to escape from the tire 7 Replace the valve cap on the air valve Note Maintai...

Page 23: ... absolutely sure how to do it Adjusting the Drum Brake Cable Tension From time to time you may need to adjust the brake cable tension to loosen or tighten the drum brakes On your drum brakes a small wing nut rides up and down a threaded bolt moving the brake cable and tightening or loosening the brake pads Just outside the casing near the drum brake the brake cable joins the drum brake A small win...

Page 24: ...oins the drum brake through a small wing nut This is what the bolt and attached cable look like To adjust the brake tension follow this procedure 1 Locate the brake lever attached to the wheel 2 Adjust the 10 MM bolt on the lever of the brake system to the tightness desired Warning Your brakes are a critical safety feature Do not excessively loosen the drum brakes If you do not keep them sufficien...

Page 25: ... fuse 5 Replace the battery 6 Re start the e bike Note It is a good idea to always carry a spare 30 A fuse to replace the fuse in case it blows The Motor Do not service the motor yourself Bring the e bike to your Daymak dealer for service The motor in your e bike is a highly complex and fine tuned mechanism Repairing it requires significant expertise We suggest maintenance every 100 running hours ...

Page 26: ...e of what you are doing and have a solid understanding of electrical and mechanical equipment If your e bike is not performing properly disconnect the circuit breaker and bring the e bike to your local Daymak dealer Do not store the e bike without disconnecting the circuit breaker Liability Daymak will not be held responsible for damage or injuries resulting from errors resulting from improperly s...

Page 27: ...ning Bulletin at the end of this manual and keep it with you when you are traveling If you are stopped by traffic authorities who are unfamiliar with e bikes or the regulations concerning them show them this bulletin They should allow you to continue Definition of an E Bike An e bike is a bicycle with an added battery powered electric motor that does not exceed 500 watts and can assist the cyclist...

Page 28: ...r assisted bicycles will require the same safety equipment as bicycles under the Highway Traffic Act Proper lights Proper brakes Proper bell Bicycle Helmets Anyone operating an e bike will be required to wear an approved bicycle helmet There will be no age exemptions Fines and Penalties All the set fines established for violating rules of the road and equipment standards that apply to bicyclists w...

Page 29: ...e helmet as required by subsection 104 2 1 of the HTA may ride a power assisted bicycle on the highway There is no requirement for a drivers license a permit or insurance The main requirements for a bicycle to be designated a power assisted bicycle is that it is capable of being propelled by muscular power and a bears a label that is permanently affixed by the manufacturer stating that the vehicle...

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