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IES Colt Electric Bicycle 

 

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International Ecological Systems, Ltd. 

51 Hartz Way. 

Secaucus, NJ 07094 

1-866-742-6274 

 

[email protected] 

www.cycleies.com 

Summary of Contents for Colt

Page 1: ...N NE ER R S S M MA AN NU UA AL L IES Colt Electric Bicycle Copyright 2003 by IES I I E S S International Ecological Systems Ltd 51 Hartz Way Secaucus NJ 07094 1 866 742 6274 info cycleies com www cycleies com ...

Page 2: ... of vehicle can be hazardous Always wear a helmet and use extra caution to avoid accidents This manual contains many cautions and warnings It is important that you read and understand the material outlined in this manual We want you to be completely satisfied with your Colt If you have any questions or concerns please call the IES team at 1 866 742 6274 Each bicycle comes with a Vehicle Identifica...

Page 3: ...T TI IO ON NA AL L E EC CO OL LO OG GI IC CA AL L S SY YS ST TE EM MS S L LT TD D 1 1 8 86 66 6 7 74 42 2 6 62 27 74 4 P Pa ag ge e 3 3 o of f 1 18 8 COLT If you have any difficulty with the final assembly of your electric bike please call the IES Service Department at 1 866 726 6856 ...

Page 4: ... D 1 1 8 86 66 6 7 74 42 2 6 62 27 74 4 P Pa ag ge e 4 4 o of f 1 18 8 Table of Contents Page Record of serial number 2 Photo of Colt 3 Table of Contents 4 Cautions and Warnings 5 Inspection of your Shipment 6 Illustration of bike 7 Assembly Instructions 8 Operating Instructions 11 Bicycle Components 13 Bicycle Care 15 Safety Responsibility 16 Specifications 17 ...

Page 5: ... in the manual for complete information about the operation of your charger Warning Substituting batteries changing motors or controllers will void the warranty and may result in various types of safety problems including fire explosion excessive speed or lack of control All service should be performed by the IES Service Department or authorized dealer referred by the IES Service Department Warnin...

Page 6: ...make sure everything is enclosed in the box and in good working condition Bicycle 1 Comfort Saddle 2 Pedals 2 Mirrors Battery Charger with Power Cord Battery Tool Kit Assorted nuts bolts screws and washers Keys Basket and Accessories Owner s Manual Please check the bike along with the parts and components thoroughly for any damage that may have been sustained during shipping Be careful to avoid sc...

Page 7: ...ck Releases 1 Front Brake 10 Battery Indicator 19 Saddle 2 Reflectors 11 Battery 20 Seat Post Adjustment 3 Handlebar 12 Kickstand 21 Rear Brake 4 Rear Brake 13 Pedal 22 Luggage Rack 5 Handlebar Stem 14 Crank Arm 23 Rear Wheel Lug nuts 6 Frame Tubes 15 Chain Wheel 24 Gear 7 Front Fork 16 Wire harness 25 Charging Port 8 Tire Front Rear 17 Motor 26 Power On Off 9 Rim Front Rear 18 Seat Post 27 Mirror...

Page 8: ... brake attachment Attach the fender clamp to the front brake attachment screw and replace and tighten with the washer and locking nut Replace the washer clamp on each side of the front fork assembly inserting clamp edge into hole on fork assembly Next position the front basket frame on each side of the wheel bolt outside of the front fork assembly Position the front fender support on each side of ...

Page 9: ...djust the seat height by loosening the bolt and locking nut raising to correct level for rider s height and then tightening again 8 Adjust the front brake by first loosening the nut on brake assembly as shown in figure below Read below section on brake testing If brake tension is too lose pull inner wire cable towards you then tighten nut If brake tension is too tight release inner wire cable unti...

Page 10: ...able to comfortably control your brakes If the brake is adjusted too loose the extra play will cause insufficient braking power The play is properly adjusted if the brake pads meet the rim fully when the brake lever is pulled one third of the way If you have any questions about the operation or adjusting the brakes contact the IES Service Department at 1 866 726 6856 9 Fill tires with air to the r...

Page 11: ...at you charge your batteries after every use This will extend the total life of your battery Once the charger has indicated that the battery is fully charged unplug the power source from the bicycle and from the electrical outlet and store in a cool 59 86 F or 15 30 C dry 10 70 humidity place WARNING Do not leave the battery charger plugged in for long periods of time This can damage the batteries...

Page 12: ... when recharging your battery If a plug or socket should get wet dry it thoroughly before proceeding 5 Do not recharge your battery in direct sunlight or in any very hot environment 6 Be sure to keep pets and small children away from the area where you are recharging 7 To avoid damage to the integrated charger never subject it to intense physical shock or constant vibration 8 You can charge your b...

Page 13: ...must be smooth and without cracks breaks or bulges Spokes Check spoke tension regularly Approximately the same tension should be applied to all spokes If there is minor loosening of the spokes you may tighten the nipples but it is recommended that you take the bicycle to a bicycle mechanic If you detect a loose spoke or if the rim has a side play of more than 4mm 1 8 inch immediately have the whee...

Page 14: ...DS ARE PLUGGED BE SURE THAT YOUR GRIPS ARE IN GOOD REPAIR AND SECURELY GLUED OR FASTENED TO THE HANDLEBARS Brakes Riding with brakes that are damaged have worn brake shoes or cables or are on wheels that are in poor condition or damaged may result in losing control of your bicycle Wet weather detracts from brake performance You will require more distance to stop safely in the rain or on a wet or i...

Page 15: ...in the right position 2 Clean the frame and all parts regularly with a moist cloth or sponge Remove the optional midpoint battery and turn off the power before cleaning Do not completely immerse the bicycle in water and avoid using the hose and or soaking the battery and motor area Be sure to completely dry bike with a soft towel to prevent rusting and corrosion Your Colt is water resistant but no...

Page 16: ...double or carrying large objects that obstruct your vision or interfere with your control of the vehicle can result in loss of control 3 Ride with traffic and obey all traffic laws 4 Do not perform tricks or stunts Maintain complete control caution and a reasonable speed at all times This bicycle is not suited for stunt jumping competition or racing Never allow other vehicles to tow the bicycle 5 ...

Page 17: ... according to rider s weight road and weather conditions type of terrain traveled and age of battery Size 55 x 26 x 29 inches Wheel Size 26 wheel Bicycle Weight Including Battery 57 lbs Max speed 15 MPH Range Under Power Up to 15 miles Electricity Consumed per Hundred Kilometers 0 6 KWH Battery Type Voltage AMPS Nickel Metal Hydride 24 volts 7 AH Charger Power Supply 85 265V 50HZ Type Direct Curre...

Page 18: ...equipped with Woods Valves to inflate the tires This valve is popular in many places around the world For you convenience we have included the valve adaptors you will need to fill your tires with normal USA pumps and air compressors This adaptor is a small brass fitting shown in Figure 1 IES valve 01 Your bicycle tire inflator valves are shown in Figure 2 IES valve 02 Please clip the adaptor on th...

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