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Glide Cruisers, USA 

P.O. Box 937 

Folsom, CA 95763 

 

Phone

: 916.817.1570 

Toll Free

: 866.766.9653 

 
 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Glide Cruisers, USA 

 
 
 

Owner's Manual 

For Models: Calisto, Europa & Solaris 

V1.1

 

Summary of Contents for Calisto

Page 1: ...Glide Cruisers USA P O Box 937 Folsom CA 95763 Phone 916 817 1570 Toll Free 866 766 9653 Glide Cruisers USA Owner s Manual For Models Calisto Europa Solaris V1 1 ...

Page 2: ...de quick reference Pg 3 2 Operation Safety Pg 5 3 Cruiser Model Overview Pg 9 4 Model Specifications Pg 10 5 Component Definitions Pg 11 6 Diagram of Components Pg 13 7 APM Computer Console Pg 15 8 General Maintenance Pg 19 9 Battery Care Maintenance Pg 21 10 Trouble Shooting Pg 23 12 Waranty Information Pg 26 Owner s Info Date ______________________________ Model ______________________________ Se...

Page 3: ...ons If you would like to limit the maximum speed of your motorm consider our optional APM console Page 4 Depending on which battery you have your Glide will have variable capabilities for total distance Other factors are constant speed hills rider weight and fluctuation of throttle acceleration If your destination has A C power and you are concerned about running low on your charge we recommend th...

Page 4: ...and conserve power for prolonged rides Page 6 Footboard The footboard is large enough that most riders can easily adjust to side by side riding or a foreward aft stance This is really a personal preference based on what your comfortable riding position is Keep in mind that the rear fender or rack is not designed for any foot pressure Although the aft part of the footboard is sloped up be careful n...

Page 5: ...rder for the driver to keep balance and safely drive the unit with another person attempting to balance and ride as well Page 8 3 Proper braking is essential for making sure your ride is always safe The front brake is controlled by the left lever and the rear brake by the right lever It is a good practice to always brake evenly with both brakes We engineered our cruisers to run larger diameter rot...

Page 6: ...optional colors A variety of Options and accessories available Page 10 Model Specifications Calisto CS1 Europa CS2 Solaris CS3 Page 36v Electric Drive Low Center of Gravity Silent Operation Easy to Ride 20 MPH Top Speed Internal Wiring Grid 12Ah Lead Acid Batteries Optional Switch Panel Integrated Charging Port Sealed Battery Box Battery Life Guage Adjust Suspension Fork Mechanical Disc Brakes Opt...

Page 7: ... connection cable and a controller Page 12 interface wire The internal motor cables run the length of the frame to the controller unit with the connections located behind the keyswitch face plate Battery Systems Model Calisto has a 36V lead acid battery system featuring 3 ea 12V 12Ah deep cycle batteries in series Model Europa has a 48V lead acid battery system featuring 4 ea 12V 15Ah deep cycle b...

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Page 9: ...f the battery pack at all times while APM Display is powered ON 8 Speed Assist Indicator Speed The rider has a choice between 3 preset speeds when the word speed is displayed Assist This feature is unnecessary for systems without pedal assist equipment The assist feature acts like the speed feature in which it offers 3 preset assist options no assist with Glide 9 Detection Points Motor Hall effect...

Page 10: ...ng along with the speedometer display Use the Power button to cycle from current to voltage and again to Low Voltage Use the UP and DOWN Page 18 arrows to adjust the parameters The low voltage cutoff setting allows the rider to set the low voltage boundary at which the system will shut down This setting makes possible the use of any battery chemistry assuming that battery can provide the power nec...

Page 11: ...rk is set from the factory at medium stiffness Should you determine that more stiffness would be better use the tension adjustment knob at the top of the fork Clockwise for tighter counter clockwise for looser Frame Our frames are powder coated and not painted This means that the color is baked onto the frame and very durable However it is still possible to scratch or gouge the frame color Should ...

Page 12: ...tly The best policy is the go slow and mythotical when working with connections and wiring BE SURE the RED wire to RED wire positive and BLACK wire to BLACK wire negative connections are made correctly when installing or removing the battery 4 The order for connecting the 2 battery bricks together on the Lithium Battery packs should be The big RED connector Anderson Connector between the packs con...

Page 13: ...etween your charger and the battery Check all connectors to the battery pack b Charger may be damaged Review the charger light indicators and fuse for proper function Page 24 c Measure voltage of the battery pack Battery pack should read 42 volts DC or higher This is a task for a qualified powersports technician or contact Glide for instructions on how to conduct measurement d If the battery pack ...

Page 14: ...anty All of the Glide Electric Cruiser models carry a general 1 one year warranty with exception to several electrical components which carry original manufacturer warranty s as follows Motor 90 day warranty Battery 90 day warranty Controller 90 day warranty Throttle 90 day warranty The electrical systems included on your Glide Cruiser are designed to last for years if properly cared for However i...

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