Summary of Contents for E-Lux Malibu
- Page 1 Malibu and Malibu GT Owner’s Manual 930 W. 16 St., Suite C-2 Costa Mesa, CA 92627 www.E-LuxBikes.com...
- Page 2 Thanks so much for purchasing your new E-Lux Electric Beach Cruiser and welcome to a world of new possibilities! With your new electric bike, you will be able ride farther, faster, and easier than ever before on a bicycle which equates to Fun, Fun, and more Fun! All while traveling for less than half a cent a mile - it’s not...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Appearance and Care ................28 Commonly Asked Questions ..............28 Technical Assistance ................29 Important! Read Before Riding! .............. 30 One Year Limited Warranty (Battery Three Years) ......... 31 Recording Your E-Lux Bike Information ..........35 P a g e... -
Page 4: Carton/Box Contents
Carton/Box Contents Caution – Please use care when opening box with sharp objects to avoid cutting any bicycle parts inside. After opening please check the box for the following contents: 1. Bicycle 2. Handlebar 3. Small Box Containing Battery Charger 4. -
Page 5: Assembly
Assembly E-Lux suggests taking your electric bike to a professional bike technician for assembly. This can be done for a nominal fee at your local bike shop. If you are comfortable assembling it on your own then please refer to the directions below. You can also view our assembly video on our website at www.E-Luxbikes.com/assembly. - Page 6 7. Pull the seat clamp handle out from the seat post to release pressure allowing you to remove the seat. Remove seat post and apply a small bit of grease inside seat tube. Then replace seat. P a g e...
- Page 7 8. Caution – When installing pedals there are two separate pedals for the left and right sides of the bike. They have different thread patterns and it is important to be sure each is installed on the correct side of the bike to avoid stripping the threads. The following procedure is performed so that when the bike is pedaled it tightens the pedals.
- Page 8 10. Right Pedal – Facing the bike from the chain side, place pedal with R on the end of its bolt-on chain side of bike and tighten by turning clockwise (top of wrench turning towards the front of bike as noted in the picture below). Tighten pedal very tight. P a g e...
- Page 9 Tighten pedal very tight. 12. Align seat on seat post to your comfort (typically hip height). 13. Use the following recommended tire pressures: Malibu – 30 to 55 P.S.I. P a g e...
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Page 10: Understanding The Display And Display Settings
Understanding the Display and Display Settings 1. The picture below shows the Display Control Unit on the left handlebar and the Display centered above the gooseneck. P a g e... - Page 11 2. Use the Display Control to turn the power on. 3. Use the plus and minus keys to increase or decrease pedal assist, and to scroll through various options in the display modes. This will be explained in the sections below. 11 | P a g e...
- Page 12 IMPORTANT! – Holding the minus key down more than 5 seconds will put the bike into walk mode. The motor will turn on and the bike will move forward at 6 mph until you release the minus button or apply the brakes. 5.
- Page 13 Gently remove the rubber insulation and then insert your USB device. The following pictures describe the information on the display: In operating mode, the volt indicator will display 53 to 54 volts when the battery is fully charged. At 42 volts you will be out of power. There are two indicators for power.
- Page 14 Set Mode 2 – Allows you to set the bike’s top speed. Set Mode 3 – Indicates wheel size. Malibu should be set at 26 in Set Mode 4 – Allows you to change the from MPH to KPH using plus and minus keys.
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Page 15: Battery Care And Charging
Battery Care and Charging Your E-Lux Malibu comes with a 48 Volt 14ah or 21ah lithium battery and charger. Please be aware of the following: 1. Only use the charger provided with your battery. Using a different charger may result in overheating, fire, or an explosion damaging your battery and everything around it. - Page 16 4. To charge the battery plug the charger into the wall outlet first and then into the port located on the side of the battery. P a g e...
- Page 17 Close-Up View 5. Continue charging until the red light turns green indicating a full charge or the display shows the battery is full. (Aprox. 4-6 hours.) 6. Then first remove the charger power plug from the wall followed by the battery side plug. 7.
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Page 18: Removing Your Battery
before it becomes completely discharged. Completely discharging the battery reduces the number of recharge cycles and reduces its capacity. It can also ruin the battery. It is ok to charge the battery after every ride. 8. Never store the battery in a discharged state. 9. -
Page 19: Checking Your Battery Charge
Under normal use, your battery is designed to undergo 800 charging and discharging cycles. After 800 charges its charge holding capacity will decrease and eventually not hold enough charge even for shorter trips. At this point you should contact E-Lux Bikes or your dealer to order a new battery. 19 |... -
Page 20: Before Your First Ride
After the seat is at desired level turn handle until clamp is tight and then push clamp in towards seat post to lock. 1. Helmet – E-Lux suggests that you always wear a helmet when operating your electric bike. Please be sure to wear a quality helmet and follow the manufacturer’s directions for fit and use. - Page 21 3. Safe Location – your new E-Lux bike is a powerful machine. It is important to choose a safe area to familiarize yourself and become comfortable with all of its functions, features, and performance. Choose an area away from other bikes, cars, or people.
- Page 22 D. When in Pedal Assist Mode the throttle will override the pedal assist speed limit. E. Caution! – Your E-Lux bike is a powerful machine. When starting in pedal assist mode with the power level at 5 the bicycle will accelerate from a stop to full power quickly.
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Page 23: Stopping The Motor
Stopping the Motor A. The left and right brake levers have a built-in feature that will stop the electric motor any time the brakes are engaged. B. In throttle only mode releasing the throttle will stop the motor as well. C. -
Page 24: Brakes
Brakes Your E-Lux Bike is equipped with front and rear disc brakes. 1. Pulling the left brake lever in will apply brakes to the front wheel. Pulling the right lever in will apply brakes to the rear wheel. 2. Be aware that using too much front brake force can cause the front tire to lock or slide. -
Page 25: Gears
Gears Your E-Lux bike is equipped with a 9 speed Shimano Gear System. The shifter is located on the right-hand side of the handlebars. Lower gear numbers are used for climbing hills and slower speeds. Upper gear numbers are used for flatter surfaces and faster speeds. Be sure you are pedaling while changing gears. - Page 26 When looking at the sprocket on the rear hub you will notice that when the shifter is in 1st position the chain is on the largest sprocket. When the shifter is in the 9th position the sprocket should be on the smallest sprocket.
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Page 27: Tires
Repairing the Rear Tire Your E-Lux Electric Bike has a powerful electric motor that is located in the rear hub of the bicycle. If removal of the rear tire is necessary you must first disconnect the power cable that runs to the hub. This can be done by pulling both ends of the cable opposite directions at the connector. -
Page 28: Appearance And Care
3. Avoid storing your E-Lux Bicycle in direct sunlight as well as areas that are damp or wet. Commonly Asked Questions Do I need a driver’s license to ride my E-Lux Bike? No because it is considered a bicycle. Federal and most State laws require that you wear a helmet. -
Page 29: Technical Assistance
Technical Assistance For technical assistance, warranty assistance or replacement parts please contact us at 949-440-1967. Error Code Definitions Error Codes Definition Current Abnormality Throttle Abnormality Motor Abnormality Motor Speed Sensor Abnormality Brake Abnormality 29 | P a g e... -
Page 30: Important! Read Before Riding
2. Always wear a helmet. 3. E-Lux bikes are designed for one passenger only. Do not operate bicycle with more than one passanger on board. 4. Do not open the battery or battery charger. If you notice anything unusual while charging please unplug the charger and contact E- Lux. -
Page 31: One Year Limited Warranty (Battery Three Years)
E-LUX. During the duration of this warranty, E-LUX, at their cost, will either repair the Bicycle or Bicycle component(s), or at E-LUX’... - Page 32 E-LUX’ liability hereunder is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of Bicycle or component(s), or at E-LUX’ sole discretion, to the net amount paid by the original retail Purchaser. If the original retail Purchaser elects to repair a defective Bicycle or...
- Page 33 E-LUX or its authorized agents. All warranties are void if the Bicycle is used for any purpose other than the reasonable intended use of the Bicycle.
- Page 34 Consumer Rights: This limited warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights. The consumer may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state or country to country. Some states and countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or warranties, so some of the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
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Page 35: Recording Your E-Lux Bike Information
Recording Your E-Lux Bike Information Model: E-Lux Malibu Serial Number: ____________________________________ Color: ___________________________________________ Date of Purchase:__________________________________ Dealer’s Name:____________________________________ Dealer’s Ph#:_____________________________________ Dealer’s Email:____________________________________ 35 | P a g e... - Page 36 Notes: P a g e...