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Trikk

e EV - P

on-e Owner

’s Manual v5 06/30/14

Dual Independent

Rear Disc Brakes

High Pressure

Air Tires

on Alloy Rims

T8air Deluxe Carving

Vehicle with Foldable

Aluminum Frame

Owner’s Manual

Brake Levers with

Parking Lock

Feature

Twist Grip Throttle

with Charge Level

Indicator LEDs

Adjustable Handlebar Height

with Quick Release

Powerful 10’’

Hub Motor in

Front Wheel

(180W, 250W

or 350W)

Patented

High Performance

3CV Cambering System

Dual Speed

Econo & Turbo

Panasonic Lithium Battery

Pack with On-off Key

THIS MANUAL IS FOR THE FOLLOWING MODELS:

Pon-e 48V

Pon-e L 36V

E L E C T R I C V E H I C L E S

Summary of Contents for Pon-e 48V

Page 1: ...ake Levers with Parking Lock Feature Twist Grip Throttle with Charge Level Indicator LEDs Adjustable Handlebar Height with Quick Release Powerful 10 Hub Motor in Front Wheel 180W 250W or 350W Patented High Performance 3CV Cambering System Dual Speed Econo Turbo Panasonic Lithium Battery Pack with On off Key THIS MANUAL IS FOR THE FOLLOWING MODELS Pon e 48V Pon e L 36V E L E C T R I C V E H I C L E...

Page 2: ... you get the most out of your Trikke Electric Vehicle The warnings and instructions have been carefully prepared to make your experience safer and more enjoyable Use common sense when riding Read an understand the Safety Informationsectiononpage15 IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ THE WARNINGS SAFETY INFORMATION AND RIDING TIPS ...

Page 3: ...usefallandseriousinjurytotherider Ÿ Tricks riding or rolling backwards and or extreme riding are not recommended on the TrikkeEV Ridingthiswayyoucandamagetheproduct voidingyourwarranty andmay resultininjuryordeath Ÿ Do not pull up on the handlebars because in doing so the rider can slip off the foot platforms resultinginseriousinjuryordeath Theridermustkeephisweightwithinthe area delineated by the...

Page 4: ... warranty Rider may lose control and fall when locking the wheelsduringbraking Controlbrakingpowerbytheforceappliedonthebrakelever Ÿ If you do not have the proper tools or find that you are unable to understand the assemblyinstructions contactanauthorizeddealertoassembletheTrikkeEVforyou Ÿ Stop riding immediately if you suspect that some part of the vehicle is not working properly Inspect the vehi...

Page 5: ... originalpartsormodifications Ÿ Any modification of the electrical system will void the warranty to increase the speed orpowerofthemotor Ÿ The electrical system is designed to operate at 36 volts or 48 volts according to the model Using any other batteries than the original TRIKKE lithium ion battery and chargercanresultinsystemfailure Anymodificationwillvoidthewarranty TrikkeTech Inc isnotliablef...

Page 6: ...use overheating of the batteryandpotentialriskoffire Ÿ COMMON SENSE AND EDUCATION ARE VERY IMPORTANT IN THE OPERATION OF YOUR TRIKKE EV DRIVERS SHOULD USE COURTESY WHEN USING AND SHARING THE ROADS AND SIDEWALKS PEDESTRIANS ALWAYS HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY WHEN RIDING ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS KEEP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND REDUCE YOUR CARVING ACTION TO MINIMIZE CAUSING CONFUSION WITH THE OTHER DRIVER...

Page 7: ...ick Release Decks Right Arm Left Arm Rear Wheel Front Fork Front Wheel Motor Assembly Fairing Skirt Brake Caliper Front Tube Cambering Axle Steering Stopper Steering Axle Folding Mechanism Cambering Joint Battery Speed Switch 1 2 Controller Box Speed Throttle Trikke EV Owner s Manual V5 06 30 14 page 6 ...

Page 8: ...requires only the mounting of the handlebar and a quick check of some items before riding Trikke EV Owner s Manual V5 06 30 14 page 7 Trikke EV First Assembly Step 1 Unfold the Frame Please see page 10 for how to fold and unfold the frame ...

Page 9: ...ighten the two screws The top bracket should be flush with the top of the steering post Align the handlebars perpendicular to the front wheel or parallel to the axis of the front wheel Once positioned tighten the two screws evenly The final torque should be given afterthealignmentiscorrect Trikke EV Owner s Manual V5 06 30 14 page 8 Step 2 Mounting the Handlebar LOCK LOCK Step on the vehicle in ri...

Page 10: ...usting Handlebar Height After learning to ride you can adjust the position of the handlebars angle and height to better suit your riding posture You can also adjust the angle of brake levers for comfort of use but do not position too far back to avoid interference when folding the armsofyourTrikkeEV Installing the Battery Ÿ Makesurethebatterykeyissettounlockedpositionbeforeinstalling Ÿ For36Vwithf...

Page 11: ...wist theknobsbacktoreleasethefoldingmechanism allowing Ÿ Turn the key counterclockwise to OFF position Push the key in and turn counterclockwise again to unlock the battery for 36V with fairing only remove the key before pulling up the battery Pull the battery up by the handle the entire extension of therailuntilit sfree Ÿ Becarefultonotdropthebatteryonthegroundduringinstallationandremoval Ÿ Batte...

Page 12: ...showsadiscbrakeinstalledand adjusted correctly There should be a gap on both sides ofthebrakedisctotheinsideandoutsidebrakepads Position yourself between the two arms of the Trikke EV holding the handlebar stem with one hand With the other hand pull back the folding knobs on both sides into the unlocked position Start folding the frame and then release the levers from the unlocked position Fold th...

Page 13: ...djust the inner pad this pad is fixed and doesn t move when applying brake Outer pad adjustment this pad moves towards the disc when applying brake Spineachwheel Ifthereisavisiblewarpingontherotor markwheretherotorisoffanduse your fingers to bend the rotor in or out to straighten it Repeat this procedure until the disk rotates without oscillations This is a common procedure because the discs are t...

Page 14: ...d as this can damage the engine due to the reduction in impact cushioning After some time of use the brake pads will wear out and the brake will need to be adjusted tighter in order to work efficiently Readjust the brake by moving the outer pad use 3mm allen whench picture 3 and if needed by moving the inner pad use 5mm allen whench picture 2 DO NOT TRY TO ADJUST THE BRAKE CABLE AS IT WILL NOT BE ...

Page 15: ...oucompletetheassemblyprocess checkthevehicleagainandcompareittothe photographonpage7 Ÿ Check the bolts that secure the front fork and handlebars Push forward and pull back on thehandlebarsstrongly thisshouldimmediatelyindicateifitissecurelyfixedornot Ÿ Make a final check of the brake by turning the rear wheels They should spin freely until you apply the brakes It must be possible to vigorously squ...

Page 16: ...e front tire Once you and your Trikke EV are in motion return to your normal posture Be careful not to lean too far back or shift your weight behind the rear wheels This warning is especially important for drivers who do not have good coordination or are slow to react to an unexpectedevent To brake more effectively shift your weight back over your heels over the rear wheels as shown in the picture...

Page 17: ...thehandlebarsfromsidetoside Itisbettertothinkin terms of more leaning and less turning Motion and trajectory in large S turns are best for beginners Safety Warning 3 BEHAVIOR OF THE RIDER Safety Warning 4 DOWNHILL As the Trikke EV is a totally new machine with a unique handling we recommend that you take time to familiarize yourself with the vehicle and to gradually explore the limits of performan...

Page 18: ...dlamps and signal lights on front and rear See and be seen Also the use of horn or bell helps you call attention and be noticed READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SECTIONS OF ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY MANUAL BEFORE RIDING ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND READ ALL WARNINGS Visit our website at www trikke com if you want to buy safety gear helmet gloves knee and or elbow pads control the speed by turni...

Page 19: ...hicle is ready for use These lights show the estimate level of battery charge The lights will fade as the battery charge decreases There is also a state of charge SOC indicator on the battery cover Press the button and the lights will show for 2 seconds indicating25 50 75 100 ofchargelevel 2 There is a speed limiter switch arrow on the cover of the controller box When set to 1 Econo speed will be ...

Page 20: ...ater will get in and remain inside the motor You will have to drain the motor by removing the drain plug and spinning the motor off the ground wheels When moving you can turn over the throttle to increase speed and control Avoid burning of rubber spinning the motor freely at the start to not leave marks on the floor and prevent prematuretirewear freewheel inside the motor Beginners should use the ...

Page 21: ...heel against a wall and press the accelerator Another example would be the motor stalling when climbing a steep ramp The motor will not turn even with the power being supplied This action will cause the electronic controller to disarm Once the throttle is returned to the starting position the system starts working again Avoid overloading the motor repeatedly because the electrical components will ...

Page 22: ...ion Ÿ When the battery is charging the charger light stays red When the battery is fully charged thechargerlightturnsgreen Notethatwhenthechargerisdisconnectedfromthe battery thechargerwillturngreentoo Greenlightcanalsomeanabadconnection Ÿ Good practice would be plugging in the battery at every opportunity and keep the batteryalwayswithagoodlevelofcharge Ÿ Alwaysdisconnectthepowercordandchargerbyp...

Page 23: ...r will keep the lock pintriggered To release the brake squeeze the brake lever and the lock pin will jump and release from the locked position 2 Preferably find a flat surface for parking If the parking spot is in an incline point the front wheel upordowntheslope Donotparkacrosstheramp 3 Try to find a shoulder or lip to rest the front wheel against in order to prevent unexpected movement due to th...

Page 24: ... front fork and disconnect the motor cable connectorfromthecontrollerboxbottom 2 Remove the wheel from the fork and take ittoaworkbench 3 It is recommended to use a tire lever appropriate to remove the tire from the wheel A lever helps prevent damage to the rim 4 Use petroleum jelly Vaseline to help the process of removal and mounting of the tire Payattentiontothedirectionof rotationofthetiremarke...

Page 25: ...attachthemotorcabletotheleftandbacksideofthefork Replacing Rear Tires 13Nm 5mm Attaching the Motor Cable The motor cable must be re attached to the front fork using 3 plasticzip tie The cable must be inserted in the spiral bracket leaving a slack tummy between the fork and the bracket to allow the side to side movement of the fork The connector must then be firmelly re connected to the bottom of t...

Page 26: ...ty A complete cycle is one completedischargeandrecharge 2 Please refer to the Li ion battery manual for detailed information specifications operation security etc 3 Battery Recycling Watch for regulations in place for recycling batteries Find out about recycling centers in your area Do not dispose batteriesinthetrash 1 Remove the wheel from the rear fork if using HD tires first deflate the tire Lo...

Page 27: ...he motor if not sovedbyabove 3 Motor applies intermitent power jerks and or makes intermitentnoises Motor cable motor or controller maybedamagedinternally Ÿ Tryreplacingcontroller Ÿ Tryreplacingmotor 4 Charger doesn t turn red to start charging stays green all thetime nochargingoccur 5 Motor works only on speed 2 xpress doesn t switch to speed1 econo Check connectors to the back of the speed switc...

Page 28: ...Rim with Abec5 Sealed Bearings FRAME 48V 11250mAh 540Wh Li Ion with Panasonic Cells 36V 9000mAh 324Wh Li Ion with Panasonic Cells 48V 350W Brushless Geared Hub Motor Free wheel Cluctch 36V 180W Brushless Geared Hub Motor Free wheel Cluctch 18miles 29km 10miles 16km 46lbs 20 5kg with battery 41lbs 18 6kg with battery 2x Disk Brake 126mm Rear Wheels Independent 10 x2 5 Grade Hi Pressure Inflatable T...

Page 29: ...Trikke EV Owner s Manual V5 06 30 14 page 28 Dimensions 26 5 67cm 13 4 34cm 56 142cm 26 5 67cm 50 54 128 139cm 49 125cm 25 5 65cm ...

Page 30: ...f ability Freedom to ski with no attachment or special boots It is like driving a race car in the snow with total control Trikke BPV are vehicles that use just body movement for propulsion An excellent form of low impact exercise that involves the entire body while providing fun combined with transportation This simple and elegant frame provides a stable 3 point platform that leans into the turn w...

Page 31: ...inking light Anti theft cable lock Transportation Bag holder Glove box Towing trailer Electrical Accessories Spare Battery Spare charger Car charger from12V DC LCD display SPAREPARTS The Trikke EV dealers have all the parts needed to keep your vehicle in optimum performance Use original TRIKKE parts for guaranteed performance Parts manual is available at trikke com website ...

Page 32: ...smadeonlytotheoriginalownerofthenewVehiclepurchasedfrom Company or an authorized dealer or representative and it shall remain in force only as long as the original owner retains ownership of the Vehicle This Limited Warranty is not transferable This Limited Warranty is issued to the originalownerof a brand new vehiclepurchased from the Company or an authorized dealer or representative and shall re...

Page 33: ...dicators of fatigue and other indicators of potential problems These are very important safety checks to help prevent accidents injuries to the rider and shortening the lifecycle of the vehicle THIS IS AN INTEGRATED AND FINAL STATEMENT OF TRIKKE S LIMITED WARRANTY COMPANY DOES NOT AUTHORIZE OR ALLOW FOR ANYONE INCLUDING ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS OR REPRESENTATIVES TO EXTEND ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRE...

Page 34: ...ed implied warranty of fitness are disclaimedbyCompanyandwaivedbytheoriginalowner Some states jurisdictions countries do not allow some or all of the limitations set for herein or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages If any provision is found unenforceable only that provision shall be stricken and all others shall apply This limited warranty does provide the original ...

Page 35: ...l at tech trikke com Trikke Tech Inc 85 Industrial Way suite F Buellton California USA 93427 Phone 805 693 0800 fax 805 693 0811 This manual and its contents are the property of Trikke Tech Inc No portion of the text or images in this manual can be reproduced without the prior written permission of Trikke Tech Inc Copyright 2011 Trikke Tech Inc All Rights Reserved 2014 TECHNOLOGY 3CV The unique 3C...

Page 36: ...BYTHE3WHEELS DOWNHILL RIDING IS NOT RECOMMENDED SPECIALLY FOR NOVICE RIDERS THE TRIKKE ELECTRIC VEHICLE IS DESIGNED PRIMARILY FOR USE ON FLAT DRY PAVEMENT RIDING DOWN STEEP HILLS OR DOING PROLONGED DOWNHILL RIDES IS NOT RECOMMENDED PROLONGED USE OF THE BRAKES CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND DRAMATICALLY REDUCE THE REAR TIRES TO WEAR DOWN PREMATURELY DRAMATICALLY REDUCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ...

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