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Summary of Contents for Ecoped CITYGO
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Page 3: Important
WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT IMPROPER ELECTRIC BICYCLE USE CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH L´UTILISATION INCORRECTE DU VELO PEUT RESULTER EN BLESSURES GRAVES OU MEME LA MORT. DO NOT CARRY NEVER USE ON NEVER USE WITH ALWAYS USE A DOT PASSENGERS HIGH SPEED DRUGS OR... -
Page 5: Limited Warranty
WELCOME Thank you for purchasing the ECOPED City45. LIMITED WARRANTY ECOPED, gives a 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY from the date of purchase on all components of the ECOPED Electric Bicycles against defects in material or workmanship. During the warranty period ECOPED will repair, provide replacement parts or replace your ECOPED City45 at no charge as per ECOPED discretion. -
Page 6: Registration & Warranty
REGISTRATION The warranty registration form must be sent to ECOPED within 30 days of purchase along with the UPC (Universal Product Code) label on the box. The registration form can be found on the last page of the owner’s manual. -
Page 7: Your Electric Bicycle
YOUR ELECTRIC BICYCLE Instrument panel Ignition Tailights Rear wheel lock Battery Doublestand Detachable storage Throttle grip Steering column Headlights Charging dock... -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important......................... Registration & Warranty..................Your Electric Bicycle..................... 1. Safety 1.1) Age Restrictions.................... 1.2) Safety Legend....................1.3) Important Safety notes................1.4) Safety Decals and Locations..............1.5) Safety Gear..................... 2. Display Unit & Controls 2.1) Left Handlebar....................2.2) Right Handlebar.................... 2.3) Ignition...................... - Page 9 4. Riding 4.1) Weather......................4.2) Weather Conditions..................4.3) Seasons......................4.4) Road Conditions 4.4.1) Riding Over Obstacles............4.4.2) Riding Downhill..............4.4.3) Riding Uphill................4.5) Pedaling......................4.6) Turning......................4.7) Acceleration....................4.8) Braking......................4.9) Parking 4.9.1) Handlebar Lock..............4.9.2) Rear Wheel Lock..............4.9.3) Double Stand................5.
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Page 10: Safety
Failure to follow the warnings contained in this manual can result in death and/or serious injury. AN ECOPED ELECTRIC BICYCLE can be dangerous if used incorrectly. Collision or loss of control can occur quickly, even during routine maneuvers, like turning. It is important to take all necessary precautions while operating your electric bicycle in order to ensure optimum safety. -
Page 11: Safety Legend
For information on e-bike legislation in your area, please visit www.ecoped.ca. Under the duration of provincial pilot programs, all con- ventional bicycle legislation and fines apply to the use of e-bikes such as your new ECOPED City45. 1.2) SAFETY LEGEND... - Page 12 walkway . ”. cycl . a d. Alway cycl . Alway Alway ’ Alway...
- Page 13 nance procedures and schedules outlined in your owner’s manual. footrest of the electric bicycle during operation. manual. Practice turning at low speeds. Do not turn at excessive speeds. and fallen tree branches. travel slowly and use extra caution to reduce the chance of skidding or sliding out of control.
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Page 14: Safety Decals And Locations
If any of the decals shown in this manual differ from the decals on your electric bicycle always read and follow the instructions of the decals on the electric bicycle. If any decal becomes illegible or comes off, contact ECOPED for a re- placement. -
Page 15: Safety Gear
1.5) SAFETY GEAR A DOT approved bicycle helmet is the most important part of your safety gear. An approved bicycle helmet can help prevent a serious head injury. Goggles are also an important safety component of your safety gear. When travelling on your electric bicycle, insects and airborne debris may become a serious hazard, and hitting them may result in eye injury. -
Page 16: Left Handlebar
2. DISPLAY UNIT AND CONTROL 2.1) LEFT HANDLEBAR Make sure to familiarize yourself with the controls. Your left handlebar has the following controls on it. Left Brake Lever- Use for Engaging or disengaging the rear brakes Left Grip Intensity Switch- By toggling between the two switch modes, you can increase or decrease your headlight intensity. -
Page 17: Right Handlebar
2.2) RIGHT HANDLEBAR Make sure to familiarize yourself with the controls. Your right handlebar has the following controls on it: Right Brake Lever- The right brake lever engages or disengages the front brakes. Apply the rear brake by squeezing the lever towards the grip. -
Page 18: Ignition
2.3) IGNITION Your electric bicycle is equipped with a two step ignition system which better protects your electric bicycle from ignition jack based theft. You are also provided with a unique set of keys which work on, simply insert and twist the key to the ‘ON’ position. 2.4) DISPLAY UNIT Be careful when reviewing indicators, speed and battery gauges, as you must always keep your eyes on the road. -
Page 19: Wheels
Your electric bicycle runs on two wheels, each made up of one rim, one tire and one tube. Each rim, the back and the front, are espe- cially designed for their use on ECOPED electric bicycles. 2.6) TIRES Your electric bicycle runs on two identical hard compound tires to ensure maximum longevity. -
Page 20: Battery
50-60km, depending on the per charge. Located underneath the seat, it weighs more than 10kg and must be handled with care. Due to its weight and location, ECOPED recommends at least two people to take part in removing the battery. -
Page 21: 1) Battery Warnings
2.8.1) Battery Warnings: WARNING In case of eye contact with any bat- tery chemicals, rinse with water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention. The sulfuric acid contained within the battery can cause blindness and severe burns if in contact with skin. The chemicals contained within the must be kept away from sparks, fire, and cigarettes. -
Page 22: 2) Charger
CAUTION Using a charger or battery that is not certified for use with your ECOPED may result in personal injury or permanent damage to your vehicle. See your ECOPED dealer for re- placement information. -
Page 23: 3) First Time Charge
2.8.3) FIRST TIME CHARGE Your rechargeable battery is one of the key elements of your electric bicycle and must be treated with care. Please follow the outlined procedures for charging the battery. 6 HOURS 6 HOURS... -
Page 24: 4) Regular Charge
1) Connect the charger to an electrical outlet. ‘Power’ light turns on. 2) Make sure the ignition key is removed and only then connect the charger to the electric bicycle. ‘Charging’ light turns red. 3) Charge for 6 hours until the ‘Charging’ light turns green. 4) When the ‘Charging’... -
Page 25: Lighting
2.9) LIGHTING Your electric bicycle is equipped with front and rear lights in order to ensure your visibility to other vehicles on the road. Every time you signal or brake, an appropriate light turns on or begins to blink. When signaling right or left, an orange light will begin to blink on the appropriate side of your electric bicycle. -
Page 26: 2) Headlights
2.9.2) HEADLIGHTS To turn your headlights on, simply slide switch in diagram#1 to the ap- propriate position. The back light for your instrument panel will turn on automatically. 2.9.3) HIGH & LOW BEAMS To toggle between the high and the low beams, push switch in diagram#2 to the appropriate position. -
Page 27: Inspection
3. INSPECTION Inspection and maintenance are two processes which you must be committed to in order to ensure safe rides, and a long life for your electric bicycle. CAUTION Failure to properly inspect and maintain your electric bicycle will result in quick degradation and wear of parts, as well as unpre- dictable behavior which will put your safety at risk. - Page 28 STEERING Check your steering by stepping over your electric bicycle and moving the bars from left to right. Make sure the bars rotate freely and that there is nothing restricting the bars from completing the rotations. Make sure there is no play or looseness when rotating the bars.
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Page 29: Inspection After Riding
3.2) INSPECTION AFTER RIDING After riding, make sure that your electric bicycle is turned off and the key is removed from ignition. Make sure to leave the battery charging by plugging the charger into your electric bicycle. Make sure that one of the two kickstands is engaged when your electric bicycle is parked. -
Page 30: Riding
4.1) WEATHER Operating your ECOPED in wet weather conditions may pose a substan- tial risk and is not recommended. However, the Ecoped is water resis- tant. Try to limit your use when rain and other precipitation is expected. Stay informed about the weather forecast in your area and plan your use accordingly. -
Page 31: Seasons
Your electric bicycle must not be operated on snow or winter salt covered roads. Salt and frigid temperature are harmful to the circuits inside of your ECOPED and must be avoided. 4.4.1) RIDING OVER OBSTACLES Your electric bicycle is designed to have sufficient ground clear- ance for normal use. -
Page 32: 2) Riding Downhill
CAUTION Avoid extremely steep slopes as this will severely damage the bottom of your electric bicycle. 4.4.2) RIDING DOWNHILL Your electric bicycle is equipped with a PRS or power regeneration system, which uses an alternator to convert energy generated from coasting to electric energy. -
Page 33: Pedaling
4.5) PEDALING Your electric bicycle is equipped with folding pedals. In case of a battery or motor failure, pedals can be used as an alternative method of power. When standing still, use the pedals to start the electric bicycle moving` forward, and then switch over to electri- cal power when needed. -
Page 34: Parking
4.9) PARKING double stand. Essentially, a kickstand is used to temporarily park your electric bicycle on either short or prolonged periods of time. The two types of kickstands that your electrical bicycle is equipped 4.9.1) REAR WHEEL LOCK Your electric bicycle is equipped with a rear wheel lock, to prevent the rear wheel from rotating. -
Page 35: 3) Double Stand
4.9.2) DOUBLE STAND The double stand is a larger stand that uses two metal ‘legs’ to bal- ance your electric bicycle. When deploying, make sure that the ground surface underneath is hard and rough. Use the little foot pedal to pull the stand out half way, and then push the bicycle backward while at the same time, pushing on the little pedal. -
Page 36: Maintenance
Changes in longevity may indicate that it is time to replace the battery. Contact your local battery recycling organization for more in formation. ECOPED batteries are 74% recyclable, so riding your ECOPED electric bicycle is not the only way to stay ‘green’! -
Page 37: Lubrication
5.3) LUBRICATION Perform chain lubrication every month. Clean the chain from any debris and remove any old lubricant with a dry cloth. Make sure to use quality chain lubricants and follow all of the specified instructions. 5.4) TIRES Check your tires every couple of weeks for any signs of wear. Replace the tires at your local service center if no tread is visible. -
Page 38: 1) Winter Storage
5.6.1) WINTER STORAGE Prior to prolonged winter storage, the battery must be fully charged and must be fully charged every 30 days throughout the storage period to ensure long life. Keep it at room temperature, at no less than 20ºC (68ºF). 5.6.2) DETACHABLE STORAGE Your electric bicycle is equipped with a detachable storage compart- ment which you can use to transport objects of a limited weight (see... -
Page 39: 3) Electric Bicycle Storage
5.6.3) ELECTRIC BICYCLE STORAGE Follow the steps outlined below when storing your ECOPED electric bicycle for long periods of time: Prior to storage, make sure to remove the battery from your electric bicycle. Avoid placing any heavy objects, or stacking anything on top of the electric bicycle. - Page 40 6. SPECIFICATIONS VALUE Motor (Constant output) 350W Motor (Maximum output) 500W Battery output 48V, 8A Battery range 50-60km Battery life (charges) 300-400 Charging time 6-8h Detachable cargo capacity 25*25*20 cm Horn range Headlight range Front brakes drum Rear brakes drum + EABS Bicycle weight (no rider) 65kg Required tire pressure (front and rear)
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Page 41: Notes
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