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Wavecrest TidalForce M-750 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ’ ’ Powered by WaveCrest Adaptive Motor™ System 122460-01 WC_750_V.1.5_Feb 2004...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Recharging the Batteries..................30 Adjustments ...................... 33 Adjusting the Brakes..................33 Adjusting the Derailleur Cable Tension..............34 Long-Term Storage Recommendations..............36 ..................37 ROUBLESHOOTING ....................43 PECIFICATIONS TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual Copyright ©2004 WaveCrest Laboratories, LLC...
  • Page 3 Figure 14. Adjusting the Derailleur Cable Tension ............35 List of Tables Table 1. State-of-Charge LED Display Schedule ............27 Table 2. Battery Charger LED Indications..............31 Table 3. Problem Resolution ................... 38 TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual Copyright ©2004 WaveCrest Laboratories, LLC...

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    If you have any questions regarding your M-750, or if you do not understand something in this manual, please contact your local TidalForce dealer or the WaveCrest Customer Support Team at 888-880-1988.

  • Page 5: Initial Inspection

    Be careful to avoid scratching the frame when untying or unpacking the bicycle and components. If you find that something is missing or damaged, please contact the WaveCrest Customer Support Team at 888-880-1988.

  • Page 6: Figure 1. Parts Of The M-750 And Quick Release Locations

    11. shift grip 17. shock absorber 23. kickstand 29. rear brake 6. frame quick release 12. brake lever 18. down tube 24. chain stay Figure 1. Parts of the M-750 and Quick Release Locations TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Recording Your Serial Number

    Serial Number: ___________ _________________________________________________ Model: _________________ __________________________________________________ Color: ________________ ___________________________________________________ Date of Purchase: _________________ _________________________________________ Place of Purchase:_________________ _________________________________________ Street Address: ________________ ____________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ________________ ____________________________________________ Phone:_________________ __________________________________________________ Contact: ________________ _________________________________________________ TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    M-750. The wiring harnesses have connectors located at the front and rear of the M-750 to allow removal of the wheels (see Figure 2 and Figure 3). Communications Power Red = Pos Black = Neg Charging Plug Figure 2. Front Wiring Harness Connectors TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Figure 3. Rear Wiring Harness Connectors

    THEN PULL THE CONNECTORS APART. CAUTION: BE SURE TO ALIGN PINS WHEN CONNECTING WIRING HARNESS CONNECTORS. THE COMMUNICATIONS CABLES HAVE ALIGNMENT MARKINGS (WHITE ARROWS) ON BOTH THE MALE AND FEMALE CONNECTORS TO AID IN ALIGNMENT. TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Wheel, Seat, And Frame Quick Releases

    Front wheel quick release lever (Figure 6 and item 16, Figure 1) • Rear wheel quick release lever (Figure 7 and item 27, Figure 1) Open Closed Figure 4. Seat Post Quick Release Lever Open Closed TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Figure 5. Frame Quick Release Lever

    To lock the release lever, push the lever up and over toward the bike frame until it turns over 180° and the word “open” is no longer visible, or the lever curves toward TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Folding The Frame

    QUICK RELEASE LEVERS. If in doubt on the operation of quick releases, take your M-750 to a local TidalForce dealer for instruction or contact the WaveCrest Customer Support Team at 888-880-1988. Folding the Frame Be sure to disconnect the charger and turn off the power before attempting to fold your bicycle.

  • Page 13: Unfolding The Frame

    YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY DEPENDS ON PROPER AND SECURE OPERATION OF THE QUICK RELEASE LEVERS. Close the frame quick release lever and lock the lever with the lever pointing towards the saddle as shown in Figure 5 on page 11. TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Handlebar Assembly

    If you do not fully understand any of the above steps or if you think the handlebar is not tightened properly, please contact a local TidalForce dealer or the WaveCrest Customer Support Team at 888-880-1988. WARNING: LOOSE OR DAMAGED GRIPS ON YOUR HANDLEBARS ARE DANGEROUS.

  • Page 15: Front Wheel Removal

    KEY IN FRONT HUB MUST BE ALIGNED WITH AND ORIENTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT FORK DROPOUT WHEN INSTALLING FRONT WHEEL AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 9. IMPROPER FRONT WHEEL INSTALLATION WILL RESULT IF AXLE KEY IS FACING UPWARD. TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Figure 9. Proper Axle Key Engagement (Quick Release Removed)

    Ensure proper connector alignment and carefully reconnect the front wiring harness connections as shown in Figure 2 on page 8. Re-install the cable connector wrap over the front wiring harness connectors and left fork tube. TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Front Wheel Adjustment

    M-750 to a TidalForce dealer for proper torque bar bracket replacement. Using a 5mm hex wrench, remove the torque bar retention screw releasing the torque bar from the torque bar bracket as shown in Figure 10. TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Figure 10. Torque Bar Attachment

    Without forcing the wheel, pull the rear wheel down and out of the rear dropouts. The chain should allow the wheel to pull out without hanging up on the sprockets. TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Rear Wheel Installation

    Release the brake calipers and the hook unit will lock into place over the end cap. TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Rear Wheel Adjustment

    YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY DEPENDS ON PROPER AND SECURE OPERATION OF THE QUICK RELEASE LEVERS. Close the seat post quick release below the saddle. The seat post cannot be rotated in the frame if it is tightened properly. TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Operation

    If the tube is pinched between the tire and the rim, it will fail when inflated. Ensure that the tire is not cracked or unevenly worn. Check for bulges. TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Drive Train

    THE M-750 IS EQUIPPED WITH LINEAR PULL CALIPER BRAKES, WHICH ARE VERY POWERFUL. NEVER FULLY ENGAGE THE FRONT BRAKE WHILE RIDING AT HIGH SPEED OR YOU MAY FLIP THE BIKE AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Batteries

    Operation WaveCrest Laboratories Batteries Use of any battery other than a battery supplied by WaveCrest Laboratories with your TidalForce High Performance Electric Bike may damage the motor and electrical system, and will void your warranty. Please contact WaveCrest Laboratories Customer Service Department for further information.

  • Page 24: Riding Your M-750

    NOTE: Riding in the rain will not damage the M-750. Motor Your M-750 is equipped with a throttle-operated direct-drive WaveCrest Adaptive Motor integrated into the rear wheel. The motor reliably and efficiently delivers about 1.0 hp and 59 lb-ft of torque (80 Nm) without toxic emissions. The motor also features regenerative braking.

  • Page 25: Dashboard

    The dashboard also has a LED display for battery state-of-charge for two batteries, LED indicators for Turbo, Cruise Control, and Regenerative Braking modes, and an anti-tamper key. Throttle Dashboard Figure 11. Dashboard and Throttle TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Figure 12. Dashboard Faceplate

    The functions of the battery buttons are defeated (disabled) if the anti-tamper key is installed and set to the “OFF” position. Battery power automatically turns off if the M-750 has remained idle (not moved) for five minutes. TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Table 1. State-Of-Charge Led Display Schedule

    Economy and Turbo mode is top speed: top speed is approximately 12 mph in Economy mode and approximately 19.5 mph in Turbo mode. When changing between these two modes, you should release the throttle, switch the mode, and then engage the throttle. TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Throttle

    (power or speed) of the motor. CAUTION: NEVER PEDAL BACKWARD WHILE SHIFTING GEARS AND NEVER FORCE THE TWIST GRIP SHIFTERS. ALWAYS PEDAL WITH LIGHT OR MODERATE PRESSURE WHILE SHIFTING. TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Suspension

    Before the initial ride of the M-750, please refer to the Bicycle Computer Operations Manual to ensure that all settings are correct for your bike. TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Check the chain regularly for evidence of wear or corrosion. Recharging the Batteries Only use an approved WaveCrest battery charger. Failure to do so may result in damage to the battery and will void the warranty of the motor, battery, and charger.

  • Page 31: Table 2. Battery Charger Led Indications

    Fault – out of temperature range Flashing red Fault – Battery Defect* * Contact your WaveCrest Dealer or customer service at 1-888-880-1988. The battery can be charged at any capacity, without harm. The expected total battery life is approximately 400 cycles.
  • Page 32 Install the dust cap to the charging plug. Install the cable connector wrap to cover the charging plug. Turn on battery at the dashboard and verify all five state-of-charge LEDs are lit steady (indicating full charge). TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Adjustments

    To loosen brakes, turn the adjusting nut counterclockwise. The left brake lever controls the front brake. To tighten brakes, turn the adjusting nut counterclockwise. To loosen brakes, turn the adjusting nut clockwise. TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Derailleur Cable Tension

    Cable tension is adjusted by turning the cable adjusting barrel as shown in Figure 14, which is located at the junction of the cable and the rear derailleur. To increase tension, turn the knurled knob counterclockwise; to decrease tension, turn the knob clockwise. TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Figure 14. Adjusting The Derailleur Cable Tension

    If the tension is adjusted according to the above steps, the chain should follow all shifting commands on the twist grip shifters. If the gear system still does not function properly, please contact a local TidalForce dealer for assistance. TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Long-Term Storage Recommendations

    • Fully charge the battery every 90 days to extend the total life of the battery. • Keep tires off concrete flooring. Using mats or suspending your M-750 will minimize tire rot. TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    For troubleshooting of other components, refer to the component manuals supplied with your M-750. Contact a local TidalForce dealer or the WaveCrest Customer Support Team at 888-880-1988 for further assistance. IMPORTANT NOTICE: There are no user-serviceable elements incorporated into the motor, battery, dashboard, throttle or wiring harness of your M-750 bicycle.

  • Page 38: Table 3. Problem Resolution

    Motor has Take bicycle to dealer for checkout/repair. malfunctioned. TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 39 Cruise control is If battery is fully charged and cruise control still faulty. cannot hold speed, take the bicycle to your local TidalForce dealer for checkout/repair. TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 40 20 mph or actively press the left brake lever. NOTE: When actively pressing the left brake lever, the motor will provide pedaling resistance. TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 41 LEDs should flash slowly when the charger is initially plugged in. If not, contact WaveCrest for service support. Charger or battery Contact WaveCrest for service support. has malfunctioned. TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 42 Computer readings Computer not Refer to Cateye Bicycle Computer Operations are inaccurate properly set up or Manual supplied with your bicycle for configured instructions on computer set-up and configuration. TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Charging time: 3-6 hours STANDARD FEATURES • Turbo /Economy Modes • Battery State-Of-Charge Indicator • Battery Charger • Anti-tamper key • Cycle Computer • Kickstand • Tool kit • Cruise Control • Dynamic Braking/Regeneration TidalForce M-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual...

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