Introduction; Thank You; Getting Started; Tools Needed - Garmin VECTOR 3 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Read all instructions carefully before installing and using the
Vector system. Improper use could result in serious injury.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
NOTE: For more information, go to
/vector3 or www.support.garmin.com.

Thank You

Thank you for your Vector 3 or Vector 3S purchase. This manual
covers both Vector systems.
Vector was designed for cyclists, by cyclists, to provide an
outstanding experience of owning a precision power
measurement system for your bike.
Vector is simple, accurate, and easy to use.
Now it's time to put the power under your feet and get out there
and ride.

Getting Started

1
Install the Vector components
Components, page 1).
2
Install the shoe cleats (Installing the Shoe Cleats, page
3
Pair the Vector system with your Edge
Vector with Your Edge 1030, page
4
Go for a ride (Your First Ride, page
5
View your history (Vector Data, page
6
Send your history to your computer
Garmin Connect, page

Tools Needed

• 15 mm pedal wrench
• Bike grease
• 3 mm hex key
• 4 mm hex key

Installing the Vector Components

The installation steps for the Vector 3 and Vector 3S systems
are very similar. Procedures that are specific to the Vector 3S
system are noted.
Preparing for the Installation
1
Remove the existing pedals.
2
Clean the threads, and remove old grease.
Installing the Pedals
This procedure is for the Vector 3 system. The Vector 3S system
installation is the same, but the power sensor components are in
the left pedal only. For more information, see
3S System, page 2.
1
Install the right pedal first.
2
Apply a thin layer of grease on the pedal spindle threads.
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Insert the spindle into the crank arm.
4
Hand tighten the spindle.
5
Use the pedal wrench to tighten the spindle.
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6
Repeat steps 2 through 5 to install the left pedal.
NOTE: The left pedal spindle has a left-handed (reverse)
thread.
7
Move your bike chain to the largest chain ring and the
smallest cassette gear.
8
Rotate the crank arm to check for clearance.
1).
NOTE: Garmin recommends 2 mm or more between the
pedal and the chain. If the pedal rubs the chain, you can add
one washer (included) between the spindle and the crank
arm to increase clearance. To maintain an equal q factor, you
can add one washer to the left pedal spindle. Do not use
more than one washer on each pedal.
Pedal Status LED
LED flashes indicate a system issue that requires your attention.
Error codes are cleared after the issue is resolved and you have
synced your Vector system with the Garmin Connect
app or your Edge device. The LED is located on the inboard of
the spindle .
LED Activity
1 red flash
3 green flashes every 10
seconds
Alternating red and green
flashes
20 green flashes
20 red flashes
1 red flash every 10 seconds

Installing the Shoe Cleats

NOTE: The left and right cleats are the same.
1
Apply a thin layer of grease on the cleat bolt threads.
recommends torque of 25 lbf-ft. (34 N-m).
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Status
The Vector system is active and
working properly.
The pedal is searching for the other
pedal.
A software update is in progress.
The software update was successful.
The software update failed.
The pedal batteries are low.
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