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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 Intrepid

Page 1: ... AL L I IE ES S I In nt tr re ep pi id d E El le ec ct tr ri ic c B Bi ic cy yc cl le e Copyright 2004 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: ...any sort of vehicle is 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 Intrepid If you have any questions or concerns please call the IES team at 1 866 742 6274 Each bicycle comes with a Vehicle Id...

Page 3: ...NA AT 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 2 24 4 INTREPID 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: ...rd of serial number 2 Photo of Intrepid 3 Table of Contents 4 Cautions and Warnings 5 Inspection of your shipment 6 Illustration of bike components 7 Assembly Instructions 8 Operating Instructions Power 12 Operating Instructions Throttle and Controls 13 Operating Instructions Recharging the Battery 14 Operating Instructions Opening the Seat 17 Illustrated Assembly Tips 18 Bicycle Care 19 Safety Re...

Page 5: ...r bike to charge the battery Use of an improper charger can result in fire or explosion Read and follow the charging instructions 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...

Page 6: ...the boxes and in good working condition Bicycle 2 Pedals Battery Charger and Power Cord Battery Allen Wrench Open end box combination wrench Philips head screwdriver Front Wheel Front Fender Front Basket and Parts Keys Rear Locking Carrier 2 Rear View Mirrors Assorted nuts bolts washers and screws Owner s Manual Please check the bike along with the parts and components thoroughly for any damage th...

Page 7: ... 8 9 12 11 13 15 16 19 20 18 23 24 27 26 6 1 25 10 14 3 22 17 21 1 Front Brake Lever 11 Battery Indicator 21 Rear Brake 2 Rear Brake Lever 12 Battery Under Mat 22 Rear locking Carrier 3 Reflectors 13 Kickstand 23 Rear Wheel Lug nuts 4 Handlebar 14 Pedal 24 Gears 5 Front Brake 15 Crank Arm 25 Charging Port 6 Handlebar Stem 16 Chain Wheel 26 Power On Off 7 Frame Tubes 17 Wire harness 27 Display 8 Fr...

Page 8: ...cutting the plastic strapping then cutting two sides of the box away Avoid lifting the bike straight up out of the box Remove all of the wrappings and ties that protect the bicycle during shipment 2 Attaching the front wheel and fender a First loosen the front brake assembly by loosening the knurled nut as shown in figure on Page 10 so the brake pads can be easily moved b Loosen the washer and loc...

Page 9: ...ft of the adjusting bolt all the way down to the brake lever to lock the brake setting in place See section which follows on brake testing You may also adjust the front brake pad distance to the rim using an Allen wrench as shown Loosen brake screw and position pad so it does not touch rim then tighten screw The right brake lever controls the rear brake The rear band brake has been pre adjusted at...

Page 10: ... Figure 2 6 Install the front basket as shown in Figure 3 Remove the Phillips head screw beneath the front headlight from the front bike frame Place basket on front basket support reattach Phillips head screw through basket frame Install screw and washer through bottom basket screw holes into clamp which is attached beneath the front basket support 7 Install the rear locking carrier See illustrati...

Page 11: ...from the right and left brake lever as shown Slide the mirror through the screw hole and tighten the nut securely You do not need the screw which you have removed once mirrors have been attached See the Assembly Tips section of this book for pictures showing assembly tips for your bike Fill tires with air to the recommended pressure 40 PSI and charge the battery before riding Local bicycle shops a...

Page 12: ...sure that they are tight and secure Inspect your bike completely Power On Off The Power On Off switch is a key switch located on the bicycle frame The Intrepid uses the same key to lock the battery box and accessory box Insert the key into the ignition key switch Turn the key clockwise Computer Display You will find 5 lights which indicate battery strength When all 5 lights are on the battery is f...

Page 13: ...24 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Throttle Controls The throttle is located on the right side of the handlebar Hold it with your right hand and turn it towards your body counter clockwise to increase speed L R switch Right Left turn signal Red light switch Front rear light When braking the rear light works as a brake light Green switch Horn Caution we recommend you ride at a slow speed until you become ...

Page 14: ... outlet It is best for the battery to be stored in a cool place 59 86 F or 15 30 C with 10 70 humidity Do not leave the battery charger plugged in for long periods of time more than 10 hours This can damage the batteries Do not remove the battery box from the bicycle frame while recharging to avoid damaging charging cables You can however remove the battery from the bike after you have turned the ...

Page 15: ... in a fire 2 Always use your charger as instructed 3 Do not use any other charger than the one that came with your Intrepid 4 Avoid any contact with water 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 whe...

Page 16: ...n but not connected to the battery the Indicator light on the charger will be orange When all cables are properly connected the indicator light on the Charger will turn red if the battery energy supply is low and charging process has begun When the green indicator lights up after 6 8 hours of charging time it means the battery is sufficiently charged If the battery does not charge the battery fuse...

Page 17: ... 27 74 4 P Pa ag ge e 1 17 7 o of f 2 24 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Opening the seat OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Opening the seat Insert the key into the switch under the seat and turn clockwise Note This key also operates the ignition Lift the seat from the rear This compartment can be used for storage When you close the seat press down on the rear of the seat with your hand Ensure the seat is properly ...

Page 18: ... 1 18 8 o of f 2 24 4 ASSEMBLY TIPS Figure 3 Attaching the front basket Screw basket into handlebar assembly Attach basket to bracket using 2 screws and bolts Figure 4 Installing the Rear View Mirrors a b a Remove the screw and nut from the right and left brake lever as shown b Slide the mirror through the screw hole and tighten the nut securely You do not need the screw which you have removed onc...

Page 19: ...hat all components are seated in the correct position 2 Clean the frame and all parts regularly with a moist cloth or sponge Remove the battery and turn off the power before cleaning Do not completely immerse the bicycle in water and avoid using a hose and soaking the battery and motor area Be sure to completely dry your bike with a soft towel to prevent rusting and corrosion Your Intrepid is wate...

Page 20: ...rrying 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 When riding ...

Page 21: ...pid is the power shut down mechanism incorporated into the right brake lever Every time the right brake lever is compressed the power from the motor is discontinued Rims The rims must be smooth and without cracks breaks or bulges Tires Inflate your tires to the pressure embossed on the sidewall before the first use of your new bike The recommended pressure for the Intrepid is 40 PSI Every time you...

Page 22: ...ding 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 icy street Check to be sure the brake cables are not wrapped tightly and are free of obstructions It is important to ...

Page 23: ...eds charging Throttle is broken Re insert plug replace fuse recharge battery contact dealer Bike does not attain desired range Trip has a large amount of gradient Battery not fully charged Battery life has been reached Fully recharge the battery battery may need replacing recycling Battery does not charge Fuse blown Change the fuse Charge unit not charging Fuse blown in charger Change fuse in char...

Page 24: ...f 2 24 4 SPECIFICATIONS Size 63 x 26 x 42 inches Wheel size 18 inch wheel Max Speed 16 mph Power consumption per Charge less than 0 8kwh Noise less than 62 dB A Range per Charge Under Power up to 30 miles Maximum Recommended Weight of rider 240 lbs Weight of bike with Battery 99 lbs Without Battery 73 lbs Speed and distance quoted will vary according to rider weight road and weather conditions typ...

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