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11. Specifications

Model:

Cap’n Billy’s Whiz Bang

Drive:

Belt

Brakes:

V-style front, 80 mm band brake rear. Levers have safety power cutoff switches

Batteries:

Dual 12 volt, 10 amp hr sealed lead acid

Electronic Control:

Current response power manager to optimize performance and battery life

Safety Start:

3 MPH (5 KPH) Push to start required

Maximum Speed:

13 MPH (20 KPH)

Charging Transformer:

120 VAC 60 Hz @ 1 Amp Built-in self-regulating to prevent over-charging

Full Recharge:

Within 5 hours

Thumb-Action Speed Control:

Handlebar-mounted control operating at speeds above 3 MPH (5 KPH)

Operating Temperature:

40 F (4.5 C) to 100 F (38 C)

Weight:

50 Lbs. (22.7Kg)

Dimensions:

51" long X 10" wide X 40" high (Maximum)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Handlebar binder bolt:

150-180 lb. in

170-200 kgf cm

Stem binder bolt:

175-260 lb. in

200-300 kgf cm

Stem-to-steerer binder:

100-120 lb. in

115-140 kgf cm

Wheel axle nuts:

130-210 lb. in

150-250 kgf cm

Rear Brake Retainer Nut:

100-120 lb. in

115-140 kgf cm

Содержание Whiz Bang

Страница 1: ...Owner s Manual ...

Страница 2: ...5 Riding Instructions Page 13 6 Safety Equipment Safe Riding Page 14 7 Mechanical Safety Check Page 19 8 Use Mechanical Adjustment Page 22 9 Battery Maintenance Page 32 10 Service Maintenance Page 35 11 Specifications Page 37 12 Warranty Contacting Page 38 13 AboutYour Dealer Page 40 Table of Contents ...

Страница 3: ...rting a 250 lb person it can be folded quickly carried safely and stored with ease To enjoy your scooter safely and to obtain optimum performance and durability please read and understand this manual completely For technical questions or customer service please contact EWI at 1 408 270 3724 or service electricwheelsintl com In the USA you may call toll free 1 888 808 4382 IMPORTANT NOTICE Your sco...

Страница 4: ...tics Keep this manual handy for future reference 1b IMPORTANT NOTICES Make sure your scooter is properly fitted to you as described in Section 4 Operator Fit Perform the Mechanical Safety Check described in Section 7 Safety Equipment Safe Riding before each ride Please read the Charging Instructions in Section 9 Battery Maintenance before charging the batteries Fully charge your batteries and infl...

Страница 5: ... to anticipate every situation or condition that can occur while scootering this Manual makes no representation about the safe use of the scooter under all conditions There are risks associated with the use of any scooter which cannot be predicted or avoided and which are the sole responsibility of the rider 1d A SPECIAL NOTE FOR PARENTS ADULTS AND OPERATORS OF THE ELECTRIC SCOOTER As a parent or ...

Страница 6: ...must be removed when not riding This helmet must not be worn while playing in play areas on playground equipment while climbing trees or at any time while not riding a scooter Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death Some states laws allow electric scooters to be ridden on public streets by anyone age 16 and over on roads with posted speed limits of 25 mph or less Man...

Страница 7: ...PAGE 5 2 Scooter Components Riser Handlebar ...

Страница 8: ...or in contact with moisture while charging 1 Remove your electric scooter from the shipping carton 2 Place your electric scooter on a level dry surface and fold the kickstand down PRIOR TO CHARGING Make sure the power cord charging cable and charging port are in good condition Do not plug the supplied transformer into AC outlets with multiple sockets while other power cords are plugged in Verify t...

Страница 9: ...ies avoid charging the batteries for more than 12 hours continuously on a regular basis Battery Warnings Cautions WARNING Risk of electrical shock Do not charge the batteries with the Deck Lid removed Do not store objects in the battery compartment The Charging Transformer is intended for indoor dry location use only WARNING Use only the manufacturer supplied Charging Transformer Use of different ...

Страница 10: ...PAGE 8 READY HINGE OPERATION INSTRUCTION Reference the following instructions ...

Страница 11: ...e pump provided inflate the tires to a pressure within the range marked on the tire Tires with pressure closer to the maximum listed in the range will improve performance by giving lower rolling resistance Check the brakes cables and fittings for proper connections See Section 7 MECHANICAL SAFETY CHECK Parking the Cap n Billy s Whiz Bang Scooter Electric is easy and quick with its full kickstand d...

Страница 12: ...ontact your nearest Dealer Adjustable Fit Handlebar height adjusts from 34 40 to fit most riders over 4 feet tall Most riders will find the fit comfortable with the handlebar adjusted to approximately hip height when standing on the scooter deck HEIGHT ADJUST QUICK RELEASE Your Cap n Billy s Whiz Bang Scooter Electric is equipped with a convenient Height Adjust Quick Release mechanism Loosen the Q...

Страница 13: ...justing nut clockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating increases clamping force turning it counterclockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating reduces clamping force Less than half a turn of the tension adjusting nut can make the difference between safe and unsafe clamping force WARNING The full force of the cam action is needed to clamp the stem securely You can not clamp the stem...

Страница 14: ...llow any movement of the handlebar inside the stem Routinely check to make sure that the Height Adjust Quick Release and stem binder bolts are properly tightened Before riding push down and pull up on the handlebar to verify that the quick release mechanism is tight WARNING The handlebar stem s Minimum Insertion Mark must not be visible above the top of the Height Adjust Quick Release If the stem ...

Страница 15: ...htly press theThumb Action Speed Control located on the right side of the handlebar Place one foot near the center of the deck Push off from the ground with the other foot to a speed of about 3 miles per hour The speed control will activate the motor only when the scooter is in motion Place your other foot on the deck To slow down reduce your thumb pressure on theThumb Action Speed Control or rele...

Страница 16: ...ayground equipment while climbing trees or at any time while not riding a scooter Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death B NIGHT RIDING Your electric scooter is not equipped with lights THEREFORE THE SCOOTER SHOULD NEVER BE RIDDEN AT DAWN AT DUSK OR AT NIGHT WARNING Do not remove the front or rear reflectors or reflector brackets from your scooter Removing the refle...

Страница 17: ... and apply your brakes earlier and more gradually than you would under normal dry conditions CAUTION Like any sport riding a scooter involves risk of injury and damage By choosing to ride scooter you assume the responsibility for that risk By riding this scooter you accept the legal responsibility associated with personal injury and property damage WARNING It is recommended and your local law may ...

Страница 18: ...t jump with your scooter Riders who insist on jumping their scooters risk serious damage to their scooters as well as to themselves and others Using your scooter for jumping will void the Warranty E RULES OF THE ROAD 1 Learn the local scooter laws and regulations Many communities have specific regulations about licensing of scooters riding on sidewalks laws regulating bike path and trail use and s...

Страница 19: ...ht side of the road Ride on designated bike paths Ride in the same direction as car traffic Stay as close to the edge of the road as possible Stop at stop signs and obey traffic lights Slow down and look both ways at street intersections Remember that a scooter has no protection in a collision with a motor vehicle so be prepared to yield even if you have the right of way Learn the local vehicle co...

Страница 20: ...ooter while under the influence of alcohol or drugs 16 Avoid riding in bad weather when visibility is obscured at dusk or in the dark or when extremely tired Each of these conditions increases the risk of an accident 17 This scooter is designed to be ridden on smooth hard dry flat surfaces WARNING A crash can put extraordinary stress on scooter components causing them to fatigue prematurely Compon...

Страница 21: ...he brake pads are worn or adjustments are required do not ride the scooter until you have your scooter inspected at a qualified shop TIRES WHEELS SEE SECTIONS 8D E F FOR DETAILED INFORMATION Are the tires correctly inflated Check by standing on the deck then bouncing your weight on the scooter while looking at tire deflection Compare what you see with how it looks when you know the tires are corre...

Страница 22: ...andlebar grips and end caps before you ride HEIGHT ADJUST QUICK RELEASE Make sure Height Adjust Quick Release is properly adjusted and in the locked position See Section 4 Operator Fit FOLDING HANDLEBAR STEM SLEEVE Make sure the Ready Hinge cover is positioned below the lower Detent Lock Button and fully tightened If not tighten it See Section 3 Assembly HANDLEBAR ALIGNMENT Make sure the handlebar...

Страница 23: ...ted and secured brakes or worn brake shoes is dangerous and can result in serious injury WARNING Riding with improperly installed or insufficiently tightened wheels can cause the wheels to wobble or disengage from the scooter which can cause damage to the scooter and serious injury WARNING Loose or damaged handlebar grips can cause you to lose control and fall Handlebar without the end caps proper...

Страница 24: ...HANDLEBAR DOWN 1 Depress the lower Detent Lock Button 2 Rotate the Ready Hinge Cover completely to loosen 3 Slide the Ready Hinge Cover up next to the upper Detent Lock Button 4 Fold the Handlebar down until they stop above the deck TO FOLD THE HANDLEBAR UP 1 Raise the Stem including the Handlebar to the upright Position 2 Slide the Ready Hinge Cover down over the Ready Hinge 3 Rotate the Ready Hi...

Страница 25: ...ORK It s important for your safety that you instinctively know which brake lever controls which brake on your scooter On your scooter the right brake lever controls the rear brake and the left brake lever controls the front brake The braking action of a scooter is a function of the friction between the brake surfaces usually the brake shoes to the wheel rim or a band brake to a wheel hub assembly ...

Страница 26: ... hub which could send you over the handlebar A wheel with more weight on it will accept greater brake pressure before lock up a wheel with less weight will lock up with less brake pressure So as you apply brakes and your weight shifts forward you need to shift your body toward the rear of the scooter to transfer weight back onto the rear wheel At the same time you need to both decrease rear brakin...

Страница 27: ...ly seated 2 Pull the brake lever until it stops 3 The amount of lever travel from A to B should be 15 mm 1 2 in to begin brake band movement 4 Loosen the adjuster locknut and turn the barrel adjuster as necessary to adjust clearance to within specification Turning the adjuster out tightens the inner wire turning the adjuster in loosens the wire When the brake lever is within specification tighten ...

Страница 28: ...n loosens the wire When the brake lever is within specification tighten the adjuster locknut 5 Squeeze the caliper arms together Figure 8 C and remove the cable guide from the bracket on the left caliper arm The brake lever free play is properly adjusted if the cable guide can be easily removed from the bracket 6 If you cannot easily release the cable guide from the bracket perform the following a...

Страница 29: ...cifications CAUTION The retention washers are not a substitute for correct wheel installation Failure to properly tighten the axle nuts can allow the wheels to wobble or disengage which could cause you to lose control and fall causing serious injury CAUTION Removing or disabling the retention device is extremely dangerous and may lead to serious injury Do not remove this device If removed the warr...

Страница 30: ... BOLT ON FRONT WHEEL A With the steering fork facing forward insert the wheel between the fork blades so that the wheel axle seats firmly at the top of the slots Install the axle retention washer then hand tighten the axle nuts Assemble both sides in this method See Figure 8 D B While pushing the wheel firmly to the top of the slots in the fork dropouts and at the same time centering the wheel rim...

Страница 31: ...Covers by inserting a flat blade screwdriver between the Mount Tabs and rear dropout Tab Slots Remove the rear wheel Axle Nuts and Retainer Washers Figure 8 G 3 Loosen the 4 Motor Mount Bolts and slide the motor towards the rear Slip the drive belt off the Motor Drive Pulley Figure 8 F 4 Remove the Rear Brake Mount Screw Figure 8 H 5 Lift the rear wheel out of the rear dropouts Figure 8 I 6 Remove...

Страница 32: ...ear Brake Retainer Nut with a 17mm box wrench 2 Holding brake housing unthread wheel from brake 3 Replace tire and or tube with the same size and specification parts 4 Reattach the rear brake housing to the rear wheel 5 Replace the Rear Brake Retainer Nut See Torque Specifications Section 11 Specifications 6 Assemble the rear wheel assembly following steps 7 through 12 above F TIRES AND TUBES Your...

Страница 33: ...d the maximum pressure marked on the tire s sidewall Exceeding the maximum recommended pressure may blow the tire off the rim which could cause damage to the scooter and injury to the rider and bystanders CAUTION Gas station air hoses move a large volume of air very rapidly and will raise the pressure in your tire very rapidly To avoid over inflation when using a gas station air hose put air into ...

Страница 34: ...ricwheelsintl com In the USA you may call toll free 1 888 808 4382 Always charge your scooter indoors in a well ventilated area The charging area should be non flammable dry level with good ventilation and in an area that cannot be reached by children or animals Do not place the scooter and ChargingTransformer in direct sunlight near a heat source water heater furnace fireplace etc or in contact w...

Страница 35: ...the life of your batteries avoid charging the batteries for more than 12 hours continuously on a regular basis C BATTERY WARNINGS CAUTIONS WARNING Risk of electrical shock Do not charge the batteries with the Deck Lid removed Do not store objects in the battery compartment The Charging Transformer is intended for indoor dry location use only WARNING Use only the manufacturer supplied Transformer U...

Страница 36: ...C Replacement Batteries ALWAYS RECYCLE OR DISPOSE OF BATTERIES PROPERLY Warning Batteries have Explosive gases keep away from heat flames and sparks Provide adequate ventilation during charging To extend the life of your batteries fully charge after each use Always insert the charging plug of the Charging Transformer into the charging socket located on the left side of the scooter deck BEFORE conn...

Страница 37: ...he scooter or in an accident that can cause serious injury Prior to any repair work being performed on the scooter the Charging Transformer must be disconnected unplugged IFYOU WANT TO LEARN HOW TO DO MAJOR SERVICE AND REPAIR WORK ONYOUR SCOOTER YOU HAVE THREE OPTIONS 1 Ask your Dealer whether copies of the manufacturer s installation and service instructions for the components on your scooter are...

Страница 38: ...ggested for your climate 4 Cleaning The components must NEVER be cleaned with a steam jet cleaner water jet cleaner water hose or any system which would allow water to penetrate the electrical components thus leading to short circuits damages and corrosion Clean with a damp cloth Do not use strong cleaning solutions or solvents 5 After 10 hard use to 20 average hours of accumulated riding Hold the...

Страница 39: ...sformer 120 VAC 60 Hz 1 Amp Built in self regulating to prevent over charging Full Recharge Within 5 hours Thumb Action Speed Control Handlebar mounted control operating at speeds above 3 MPH 5 KPH OperatingTemperature 40 F 4 5 C to 100 F 38 C Weight 50 Lbs 22 7Kg Dimensions 51 long X 10 wide X 40 high Maximum TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Handlebar binder bolt 150 180 lb in 170 200 kgf cm Stem binder bol...

Страница 40: ...y does not cover any damage failure or loss due to Normal wear and tear Accident misuse neglect abuse or improper assembly Failure to follow care and use instructions in the ETC owner s manual Improper use that includes stunt riding off road usage jumping racing or other similar activities Modifications of any sort made to ETC products and damage caused by modifications Repairs performed outside o...

Страница 41: ...orization RMA number from EWI DOYOU HAVE ANY OTHER REMEDIES NO THIS REMEDY ISTHE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REMEDIES INCLUDING CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES HOW DOES STATE LAW APPLY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific l...

Страница 42: ...uipment so that you can get the maximum enjoyment Your scooter dealer s staff has the knowledge tools and experience to give you reliable advice and competent service WARNING Failure to install and operate any component or accessory properly can result in serious damage to the scooter and may cause serious injury Now fasten on your helmet and enjoy your scooter ride 13 AboutYour Dealer ...

Страница 43: ...E INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS CORRECT TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE IT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE CAP N BILLY S WHIZ BANG READY HINGE THE ETC LOGO THE FUTURE IS ELECTRIC ARE TRADEMARKS OF THE ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY LLC PATENTED PATENTS PENDING COPYRIGHT 2002 THE ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY LLC www etcbikes com CAP N BILLY S WHIZ BANG SCOOTER ELECTRIC OWNER S MANUAL REV A 05 ...

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