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CITI + CITI PRO FB48 RX36 2021 OWNER’S MANUAL IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR ELECTRICALLY ASSISTED BICYCLE...
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Velec, you will enjoy all the quality features that make it the number one electric bicycle. Wearing a helmet is mandatory ! Velec inc.
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Velec bicycle. It contains the latest product information and available equip- ment characteristics, and will help you to operate it correctly. OWNER Velec Inc. reserves the right to make changes to this manual at any time by using different pictures or instructions. Name If you encounter a problem while using your Velec electric bicycle, please communicate with your Velec certified dealer.
Canada www.velecEBIKE.com in the USA You have now puchased a Velec bicycle. Any Questions you may have, should be answered in this User Guide. If not, you can always contact a trained dealer from your place of purchase.
Owner’s Manual, VELEC of said legislations. The liability of VELEC shall not be engaged in case of recommends that you never touch hot surfaces, use only the battery and...
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The Owner renounces any claim and any procedure, of whatever nature, without limiting the generality of the preceding, cracks, deformations, against VELEC, in the event of losses, damages or injuries of any kind that corrosion, paint chipping dents and for any other indications of potential he or she might sustain while using the EAB and this applies before, during problems, improper use or abuse.
By the present, the Velec Company Inc. or a Velec affiliate (hereafter referred EAB, when new, is in good working condition. This warranty shall expire to as ‘VELEC’) gives notice to the owner or the user (hereafter referred to as twenty-four (24) months following the purchase date of the EAB from ‘Owner’) of an Electrically Assisted Bicycle (hereafter referred to as ‘EAB’) of...
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If a defect occurs during the warranty period, the parts (batteries, controller, or any other parts of the bicycle) will have to be shipped to Velec directly from Example: For a rear wheel flat or tire replacement, the rear wheel will have...
ONTARIO REGULATIONS* TRANSPORT CANADA REGULATIONS FOR THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC* AND THE MARITIME PROVINCES • The use of an approved bicycle safety helmet is mandatory at all times • The use of an approved bicycle safety helmet is mandatory at all while riding an electrically-assisted bicycle.
As indicated in the Notice to the Owner, it is essential that you become familiar with the use of your Velec bicycle before riding it in traffic. You must get used to riding your electric vehicle in a controlled area that is away from traffic and various other obstacles that might be encountered •...
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IMPORTANT: For safety recommendations in the handling and use of the battery and charger, please refer to the Notice to the Owner. (Page 8) All Velec electric bicycles have the most up-to-date battery LITHIUM BATTERIES technology that can be found on the market. We only use Lithium batteries in 36V or 48V.
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MAINTAIN THE BATTERY IN GOOD CONDITION? CAN THE BATTERY BE CHARGED During the long periods when you will not be using your Velec, store the AT ANY TIME OR IS IT BETTER TO WAIT battery inside your house after charging it completely for 8 hours; afterward, UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY DISCHARGED ? you must charge your battery for two hours every two months.
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30 volts, the battery could become irrecoverably damaged and might no longer be able to accept a full charge. To keep the battery properly under warranty, If using your Velec seasonably IMPORTANT you should follow these simple maintenance procedures:...
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15. Plastic front and rear fenders 16. Front LED light powered by main battery 17. Rear LED braking light powered by main battery VELEC 18. Bicycle weight : 16.5 kg or 36 lbs. 19. Battery A weight : 2.5 kg or 6 lbs.
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First, make sure that the battery is locked within the frame. To activate the There are 3 lights at the bottom of the battery. The first light is red and will Citi+, press the (power switch symbol) button on the control panel on the glow only if the battery is discharged.
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5 ASSISTANCE LEVELS Turn the motor on, press the assistance level selec- tor on the LCD Control Panel and choose one of the NON-PEDALING MODE 6 positions. From a stop or while in motion, simply turn the Throttle Handle (on the right) to move forward.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHARGER Press the Thumb Throttle (on the left of the hand- The smart charger supplied with the Velec Citi + allows very fast charging. It lebar) until the desired speed is attained, maintain charges the battery at a speed of 4A. This charges approximately 85% of the this speed for a few seconds then press (-) button batteries in 90 minutes.
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15. Plastic front and rear fenders 16. Front LED light powered by main battery 17. Rear LED braking light powered by main battery VELEC 18. Bicycle weight : 16.5 kg or 36 lbs. 19. Battery A weight : 2 .5 kg or 6 lbs.
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First, make sure that the battery is locked within the frame. To activate the There are 3 lights at the bottom of the battery. The first light is red and will Citi Pro, press the (power switch symbol) button on the control panel on the glow only if the battery is discharged.
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5 ASSISTANCE LEVELS Turn the motor on, press the assistance level selec- tor on the LCD Control Panel and choose one of the NON-PEDALING MODE 6 positions. From a stop or while in motion, simply turn the Throttle Handle to move forward.
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Press the Thumb Throttle (on the handlebar) until the desired speed is attained, maintain this speed The smart charger supplied with the Velec Citi + allows very fast charging. It for a few seconds then press (-) button until you see charges the battery at a speed of 4A.
* May differ from photograph 15. 30.4mm suspension seat post 16. Plastic front and rear fenders VELEC 17. Front LED light powered by main battery 18. Rear LED braking light powered by main battery 19. Bicycle weight (without battery) 21 kg or 42 lbs.
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First, make sure that the battery is locked within the frame. To activate the There are 4 lights on the top of the battery next to the red Button. The first R48, press the (power switch symbol) button on the control panel on the light is red and will glow only if the battery is discharged;...
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5 ASSISTANCE LEVELS Turn the motor on, press the assistance level selec- tor on the LCD Control Panel and choose one of NON-PEDALING MODE the 6 positions. From a stop or while in motion, simply turn the Throttle Handle to move forward.
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MANUAL MODE WITHOUT HOW TO PUT THE ODOMETER BACK TO PEDAL-ASSISTANCE OR THROTTLE ZERO? 1. Activate the console by pressing on the ON button for 3 seconds. When you select the 0 mode from the LCD Panel, the Assistance and the 2.
12. Hydraulic brakes with motor cut off 13. Front fork suspension * May differ from photograph 14. Adjustable Alloy stem VELEC 15. Thermo Plastic front and rear fenders 16. Front LED light powered by main battery 17. Rear LED light (2 - AA battery) 18.
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To turn on the battery, insert the key in the battery as shown in picture A, turn There are 3 lights on the top of the battery next to the red button. The first is key clockwise as shown in picture B to lock the battery into the bicycle and red and the other 2 lights are green.
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5 ASSISTANCE LEVELS Turn the motor on, press the assistance level selector on the Control Panel and choose one of the 5 positions. NON-PEDALING MODE * May differ from photograph From a stop or while in motion, simply turn the Throttle Handle to move Assistance Level Selector on Control Panel forward.
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MANUAL MODE WITHOUT HOW TO PUT THE ODOMETER BACK TO PEDAL-ASSISTANCE OR THROTTLE ZERO? 1. Activate the console by pressing the ON button for 3 seconds. To switch the motor OFF, you can press the I/O button on the Control Panel or 2.
12. Hydraulic brakes with motor cut off 13. Front fork suspension * May differ from photograph 14. Adjustable Alloy stem VELEC 15. Thermo Plastic front and rear fenders 16. Front LED light driven by main battery 17. Rear LED light (2 - AA battery) 18.
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To turn on the battery, insert the key in the battery as shown in picture A, turn There are 3 lights on the top of the battery next to the red button. The first is key clockwise as shown in picture B to lock the battery into the bicycle and red and the other 2 lights are green.
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5 ASSISTANCE LEVELS Turn the motor on, press the assistance level selector on the Control Panel and choose one of the 5 positions. NON-PEDALING MODE * May differ from photograph From a stop or while in motion, simply turn the Throttle Handle to move Assistance Level Selector on Control Panel forward.
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MANUAL MODE WITHOUT HOW TO PUT THE ODOMETER BACK TO PEDAL-ASSISTANCE OR THROTTLE ZERO? 1. Activate the console by pressing the ON button for 3 seconds. To switch the motor OFF, you can press the I/O button on the Control Panel or 2.
12. Adjustable, folding Alloy stem * May differ from photograph 13. Rear carrier 14. 30.4mm suspension seat post VELEC 15. Alloy front and rear fenders 16. Bicycle weight (without battery) 21 kg or 47 lbs. 17. Battery weight : 3 kg to 6.5 lbs.
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To turn on the FB48/48V, insert the key into the battery in position A, turn There are 3 lights on the top of the battery next to the red button. The first is key clockwise to position B to lock the battery to the bicycle, and turn the key red and the other 2 lights are green.
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5 ASSISTANCE LEVELS Turn the motor on, press the assistance level selector on the LCD Control Panel and choose one of the 6 positions. NON-PEDALING MODE Assistance Level Selector on From a stop or while in motion, simply turn the Throttle Handle to move LCD Control Panel forward.
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CRUISE CONTROL Push the throttle (on the handlebar) until the desi- red speed is attained, maintain this speed for a few seconds then press and hold the (-) button until you see a « C » in the LCD panel then you can release the button and the Cruise control is activated.
15. Front LED light on handlebar * May differ from photograph 16. Rear LED light 17. Bicycle weight (without battery) 19 kg or 44 lbs. VELEC 18. Battery A weight : 2,8 kg or 6 lbs. RX36 Specifications could change without warning.
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To activate the RX36, make sure that the battery is locked within the frame then press I/O on the right side of the battery and then the I/O button on 5 ASSISTANCE LEVELS the handlebar. The LCD panel will show Assistance mode 0. In order to use the assistance or the throttle, select the assistance level Turn the motor on, press the assis- from 1 to 5 on the LCD panel.
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MANUAL MODE WITHOUT PEDAL-ASSISTANCE OR THROTTLE When you select the 0 mode from the LCD Panel, the Assistance and the Throttle will not be active, but you will have access to the Panel information, speed, distance, etc. To turn the electrical power OFF entirely, simply press the I/O on the right side of the battery.
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