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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Technical Information-----------------------------------1 Warning Statement--------------------------------------2 Read Before Riding-------------------------------------3 List of Parts-----------------------------------------------4 Front Bar---------------------------------------------------6 Tool Kits In The Tool Bag------------------------------7 Assembling The PROTEAN---------------------------8 Charging The Batteries-------------------------------13 Charging The Batteries Outside Scooter---------14 Riding The PROTEAN--------------------------------16 Folding The PROTEAN-------------------------------20 Maintenance---------------------------------------------22 Wiring Diagram-----------------------------------------23...
  • Page 3 Warranty-------------------------------------------------27 Instructions for optional attachments------------32...

  • Page 4: Technical Information

    PROTEAN Model No. RMB PROTEAN 45 L x 27 W x 44 H inch Product size (115 x 68 W x 113 cm) Permanent-magnet Type of motor brushless DC wheel motor Motor power 500 w Wheel motor, 48 V Battery type...

  • Page 5: Warning Statement

    PROTEAN...
  • Page 6 PROTEAN WARNING THE RMB PROTEAN IS NOT A TOY AND SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED BY ANYONE UNDER 12 YEARS OLD. Safety Instructions: (Please take note of the following before each ride)  The maximum weight capacity is 350 lbs. ...

  • Page 7: List Of Parts

    PROTEAN...
  • Page 8 PROTEAN Throttle Multi-function Instrument Brake lever Alloy handlebar tube Basket Optional wire basket mount/lamp bracelet Seat Ring-pull steel pin Rear wheel Battery Charger port Front foldable tube Ring-pull bolt Front fender Controller Front fork Motor...

  • Page 9: Front Bar

    PROTEAN 1 Brake lever 2 Horn switch 3 Lock mechanism switch 4 LED switch 5 Multi-function Instrument 6 Key switch 7 USB port 8 Forward/reverse switch 9 Throttle...

  • Page 10: Tool Kits In The Tool Bag

    PROTEAN Screwdriver Allen wrench （2.5mm） Allen wrench （3mm） Allen wrench （5mm） Allen wrench （6mm） Wrench (8 x 10mm) Wrench (16 x 18mm) Wrench (16 x 18mm) charger...

  • Page 11: Assembling The Protean

    PROTEAN 1. Unpack the Protean carefully so that you do not misplace any of the parts. 2. Place Protean on a flat surface take out the two rear wheels, then mount them on the axle. Tighten them with one spring washer and one nut provided.
  • Page 12 PROTEAN the hole in the top of the male threaded bolt. 4. Extend the handle bar/ folding structure assembly to full upright position, and slide it into steering tube. 5. Ensure that the handlebar is facing front, the brake on the left side and the throttle on the right, then tighten the handlebar tube collar clamp using the enclosed 5mm wrench.
  • Page 13 PROTEAN *Note: The tube shaft is intentionally off center to allow handlebars to fold to the side. Be sure to align hinge on throttle side to allow handlebars to fold to the right of the scooter. Lift lever to tighten...
  • Page 14 PROTEAN 6. Connect the power plug to the corresponding connectors on the battery box and secure wires with zip ties. 7. Match the pins of the plugs to the holes of the sockets. Note the alignment notches.
  • Page 15 Pull screw, unscrew and gently lower floor deck. The front and rear will pivot downward until the special support wheelie touches the ground. Fold front end of Protean back to rest on the floor deck. Adjust handle bars and front wheel according to desired shape and secure with bungee cord if traveling.
  • Page 16 PROTEAN With handlebar extended With handlebar folded With handlebar removed placed on Floor deck...

  • Page 17: Charging The Batteries

    PROTEAN Before you ride the PROTEAN for the first time ● you must charge the batteries for 4-6 hours or until the charger light turns green using only the supplied charger. To charge the batteries, plug the charger into ●...

  • Page 18: Charging The Batteries Outside Scooter

    PROTEAN 1. Turn off the key switch Lift the floor mat. Unscrew two bolts that secure the battery cover and remove it. Unplug power connector, remove battery, then charge it.
  • Page 19 PROTEAN...

  • Page 20: Riding The Protean

    Once you have completed the initial charge you ● are ready to ride. Remember, this is not a toy. The PROTEAN can reach speeds up to 16 mph depending on the terrain and the weight of the rider. You must wear a helmet and protective pads.
  • Page 21 NOTE 4: Depending on skills of the driver, the PROTEAN comes equipped with an adjustable speed button located on the controller which allows you to limit speed to 8mph or switch to max speed of 16 mph.
  • Page 22 PROTEAN NOTE 5: When you use reverse, the scooter must be stopped, and then push the reverse switch to “R”, the horn will send out a noise, then GENTLY turn the throttle to back up. Warning, do not twist throttle to full power when in reverse.
  • Page 23 PROTEAN NOTE 6: The Maximum output of dual port USB is 5V, 2A which will charge all phones and tablets.

  • Page 24: Folding The Protean

    PROTEAN 1. Turn off the key switch 2. Twist the ring lock so that the securing tab disengages from the vertical lever. 3. Pull lever downward to unlock folding mechanism.
  • Page 25 PROTEAN 4. Tilt handlebar/folding mechanism downward. 5. Carefully place the handlebar tube on the footrest frame...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    PROTEAN Battery: (for professional use only) The RMB PROTEAN is powered by 4, 12 volt, rechargeable batteries housed in a single compartment. Other than recharging, these batteries need no maintenance. To prolong battery life, recharge the battery after each use.

  • Page 27: Wiring Diagram

    PROTEAN...
  • Page 28 PROTEAN...

  • Page 29: Trouble Shooting Guide

    2. Loose 2. Remove the does not connection screws that hold the illuminate when inside battery compartment the PROTEAN PROTEAN. cover and raise the is on. 3. Fuse is blown. cover. Visually 4. The inspect all wire instrument is connections making defective.
  • Page 30 PROTEAN When the brake 1. The brakes 1. Adjust the brake lever is are not adjusted by loosening the bolt squeezed the properly. on the rear brake PROTEAN wheel, pull the cable does not stop. and retighten the bolt. Scooter is 1.
  • Page 31 RMB EV warrants the PROTEAN for six (6) months according following terms. Batteries and tires are warranted for three (3) months.
  • Page 32 An authorized RMB EV service dealer must perform all warranty work. The warranty is limited to thirty (30) days from the date of purchase for any RMB EV product that is used rental demonstration,...
  • Page 33 RMB EV products. In addition this warranty does not cover items that experience normal wear and tear. RMB EV reserves the right to improve the design of the product without assuming any obligations to modify any product previously manufactured.
  • Page 34 WHAT RMB EV WILL DO: RMB EV will, at its sole option, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any unit that does not conform to this limited warranty.
  • Page 35 PROTEAN HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: To obtain warranty service, please call or fax to the following telephone numbers for RMB EV Customer Service - warranty repair Tel. 1-707-568-3388 or Fax.1-707-526-1409, Email: info@rmbev.com DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO ANY ADDRESS.
  • Page 36 Instructions for optional attachments PROTEAN Installing the optional dc to ac inverter 1. Turn off the key switch 2. Remove seat post from seat 3. Install special seat post on seat 4. Put floor mat through tube, and align nipples to...
  • Page 37 Instructions for optional attachments PROTEAN 5. Install quick release and seat. 6. Put out the connecting wire harness of inverter, connect well the inverter and charger port, then tie to the post by bind.
  • Page 38 Instructions for optional attachments PROTEAN 8. When using the inverter, turn on the power switch. Inverter specification: ● Input voltage is DC 48V ● Output voltage is AC 110V 60Hz NOTE 1: Do not expose to water drip or spray.
  • Page 39 Instructions for optional attachments PROTEAN ac outlet or vent openings. ● Do not under any circumstances. connect the inverter to power utility AC distribution wiring. ● Failure to follow the above instructions may result in personal injury or damage to the inverter.
  • Page 40 Instructions for optional attachments PROTEAN How to install the trailer 1. Turn off the key switch 2. Put the trailer tongue into the slot, after aligning the holes, place the two bolts through the holes. Twist the bolts, and tighten them with the nuts provided.
  • Page 41 Instructions for optional attachments PROTEAN How to install the solar panel 1. Turn off the key switch 2. Put the front support(A) onto the riser(B), aligning the holes, place the two bolts through the holes, then twist the bolts, and tighten them with the nuts provided.
  • Page 42 Instructions for optional attachments PROTEAN 4. Install the rear frame onto the scooter with the two bolts, and tighten them with the nuts provided.
  • Page 43 Instructions for optional attachments PROTEAN 5. Install the rear support (A) onto rear frame(B) with the two bolts, and tighten them with the nuts provided. 6. Fix the rear support and seat post with one bolt, and tighten them with the nuts provided.
  • Page 44 Instructions for optional attachments PROTEAN 7. Fix the solar panel onto the front frames(A) with support pipe(B), fix the solar panel onto the rear frames(C) with support board(D). the front frame the rear frame 7. Connect the wiring harness well.
  • Page 45 Instructions for optional attachments PROTEAN the upper rear frame the lower rear frame...
  • Page 46 Instructions for optional attachments PROTEAN NOTE 1: When not using the solar panel for more than one week, please close the switch of solar panel. NOTE 2: When disassembling the solar panel, please close the switch of solar panel.
  • Page 47 Instructions for optional attachments PROTEAN Instructions on the use of the alarm 1. Take out the alarm. 2. Connect the battery well, and install the alarm well. 3. The “1” button is the alarm button. When pressing it gently, the horn will ring one loud, after three seconds, the scooter will be on alert.
  • Page 48 Instructions for optional attachments PROTEAN then the alert is removed.
  • Page 49 Instructions for optional attachments PROTEAN Instructions on the use of the LED rope When you use the led rope, the head light must be turned on, and then push the led rope switch to “1”, the led rope will be illuminate. Push switch...
  • Page 50 Instructions for optional attachments PROTEAN Instructions on the use of wireless controller Adopt IR remoter to control the led controller, which has 24 buttons, the function of each button as the table below: Brightness+( Brightness-(S Speed up) peed down) Static red...
  • Page 51 Instructions for optional attachments PROTEAN NOTE : Before using wireless controller, please remove the plastic sheet(A).

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