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OWNER'S MANUAL
Transporter Tricycle
www.electricbicycle.com.au

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Transporter Tricycle www.electricbicycle.com.au...
  • Page 2 Every day you ride your Transporter bring it home and FULLY RE-CHARGE. If you do not ride your Transporter on a regular basis – RE-CHARGE your BATTERY at least ONCE every month . Failure to adhere to correct BATTERY management...
  • Page 3  Be familiar with and observe all local traffic rules of your city.  This Transporter is designed for single rider use. At no time should you ever carry a pillion passenger.  When riding in wet or slippery conditions or on uneven surfaces please ride cautiously.
  • Page 4 Thank you for selecting our product and congratulations for doing your part to preserve the environment. To ensure proper usage and extended life of your fabulous Transporter please read this Owners Manual carefully. Main Functions and Characteristics Highly efficiency / high torque brushless geared front hub motor.
  • Page 5 Before operating: Press to ‘Power ON’ Transporter – LCD Indicator Panel will activate. If battery status gauge does not show at least half full – recharge before you attempt to ride. (To extend battery life - re-charge batteries every time you get home.) Check both brakes to see if they are both working effectively.
  • Page 6 Battery charging: The battery is the most important part of your Transporter. To ensure good performance - proper usage and maintenance will maximise battery life. Over-discharging of batteries should be avoided at all times. Batteries should always be re-charged ready for riding. If not used for a period of 30 days, batteries should be re- charged fully.
  • Page 7 Tyre Pressure: It is most important for continued effective operation of your Transporter that you maintain the correct tyre inflation. Both front and rear tyres should be maintained at Min 40psi and Max 65psi inflation. Safety Precautions: Always make sure POWER is OFF when you mount or dismount your tricycle. Only turn POWER ON once you are safely seated on your tricycle.
  • Page 8 Your new discovery comes fitted with a ‘State of the Art’ LCD Trip Computer with the following functions: • Trip Computer Display • Handlebar Control Buttons • Backlit Display • Smart Battery Indicator • Power Draw Indicator • Pedestrian Function •...
  • Page 9 The power draw from the battery by the electric bicycle can be read under the battery charge status indicator in real time. If there are any faults with the electrical system, an error code will be displayed at the bottom of the display. Consult TEBCO or your retailer for assistance. Pedestrian Function...
  • Page 10 bL - Backlight Contrast The backlight contrast setting can be adjusted between 1 (one) and 3 (three) with the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ buttons. To store the setting, press the ‘i’ button and proceed to the next screen in the menu. U - Unit of Measurement This allows the user to select between miles and kilometres.
  • Page 11 However this is the format that Australian Standards mandate that we must follow. Please read the Manual in its entirety – take particular note of Sections that are specific to The TRANSPORTER. Acknowledgments This Manual has been developed by BIA Ltd.
  • Page 12 YOU SHOULD READ THIS MANUAL Your tricycle is legally a vehicle. It can be ridden on roads mixing with other traffic. You need to know about certain legal and common sense requirements for the enjoyable, safe and trouble free use of your tricycle. OWNER’S INFORMATION AND RESPONSIBILITY To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, you should read the instructions in this manual carefully.
  • Page 13 WHAT KIND OF TRICYCLE IS IT? Tricycles can be broadly categorised into four types:  Road or Touring  Mountain or Off Road  Cross, Hybrid, City or Comfort   Freestyle Tricycles for younger riders use are generally scaled down versions of adult tricycles including the step through design.
  • Page 14 BMX, are general purpose tricycles for younger riders. The BMX type Tricycle is a versatile machine usually of 20”(510mm) or less sized wheels with wide section tyres,ideal for general purpose use by younger riders. WARNING: General purpose Freestyle BMX tricycles are not designed for stunting, racing or competition use.
  • Page 15 WHAT IS IT CALLED? Although tricycle components vary in design, weight and method of use, basically all tricycles are the same. A tricycle is made up of a frame, wheels, drive train, brakes, stem, handle bars and saddle. Frames must show a makers ID label.

  • Page 16: Safety Precautions

    FOR ALL TYPES Where a suspension unit, disk and / or hydraulic brake units, multi-gear hub, electric gear changing system, etc, are fitted, consult manufacturers specification and warranty documents. For correct selection and repair advice, ask your tricycle retailer. Unauthorised work may limit or void a product warranty.
  • Page 17 SADDLE HEIGHT To ride comfortably and pedal efficiently, it’s very important to have the saddle at the correct height. Your leg length determines the correct saddle height. The saddle is at the correct height for you when, while seated on the saddle, your knee is slightly bent when the crank is at the maximum down stroke (pedal is closest to the ground).
  • Page 18 WARNING: Under no circumstances should the head stem be retightened with its ‘Minimum Insertion’ or ‘Maximum Extension’ mark visible. ‘Threadless’ headset. DO NOT over tighten the two securing bolts. If unsure, consult your tricycle retailers. If the front brake cable is attached to the handlebar stem moving the stem up or down will require a readjustment of the brake.

  • Page 19: Quick Releases

    SAFETY CHECK BEFORE RIDING YOUR TRICYCLE  Check and tighten any loose nuts, bolts and straps. If you’re not sure, ask your tricycle retailer to check.  Tyres correctly inflated? Check by pushing down with your thumb on the top of the tyre. The tyre should depress slightly.
  • Page 20 Certain activities may damage your tricycle and result in serious personal injury. Take these precautions:  avoid jumping kerbs  avoid potholes and gratings  avoid stunt riding and jumping WARNING: Do not remove protective safety equipment fitted to your tricycle, including handlebar end covers or plugs; reflectors fitted to frame, wheels and pedals;...
  • Page 21 YOUR TRICYCLE (CONT)  Know how to work all tricycle controls.  For riding in low light and night conditions, fit your tricycle with appropriate front and rear lamps. WARNING: Check reflectors and mounting brackets regularly to make sure that they are clean, straight, unbroken and securely mounted.

  • Page 22: Carrying Loads

    WARNING: Always wear a correctly fitted and fastened helmet when riding your tricycle. BE ALERT  Obey all road rules  Watch out for other road and pathway users.  Adapt your riding to suit the conditions. HOOK TURN This manoeuvre can assist in safer right hand turns at intersections.
  • Page 23 RIDING IN LOW LIGHT Riding when light levels are low: - use lamps and reflectors, - wear bright reflective clothing. BE RESPONSIBLE Follow the road rules. Use common sense. If riding in remote areas:  go with a friend  leave details of route and return time with a responsible person ...

  • Page 24: How Things Work

    HOW THINGS WORK It’s important for your enjoyment and safety to know how things work on your tricycle. QUICK RELEASE (QR) MECHANISM The tricycle quick release allows wheel removal without the need for tools. WARNING: Riding with an improperly adjusted wheel quick release can allow the wheel to wobble or disengage from the tricycle, causing damage to the tricycle and risk of a crash.

  • Page 25: Front Wheel Secondary Retention Devices

    ADJUSTING THE QUICK RELEASE MECHANISM The wheel hub is clamped in place by the force of the Quick Release lever cam pushing against one dropout and pulling the adjusting nut using the skewer against the other dropout. Turning the adjusting nut CLOCKWISE will INCREASE the clamping strength of the lever.
  • Page 26 REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL Cantilever and Linear brakes Release the Brake Quick Release. (This will allow the brakes to be opened to let the tyre pass between the brake blocks). Side pull brakes Release the Brake Quick Release. (This will allow the brakes to be opened to let the tyre pass between the brake blocks).

  • Page 27: Adjustment Notes

    ADJUSTMENT NOTES If the Quick Release Lever can be easily pushed to the CLOSE position, the clamping strength is insufficient.  Return the lever to a position at right angles to the fork.  Turn the Adjusting Nut clockwise to increase the clamping strength.
  • Page 28 INSTALLING THE REAR WHEEL Installation is the reverse procedure of removing the rear wheel. NOTE: Make sure that the chain is on the small cog as you position the rear wheel in the dropouts. Check that you have the correct clamping pressure (Quick Release Lever).
  • Page 29 OTHER SEAT POST FIXINGS  An Allen Key Bolt or a nut is used. You must use the correct type of tool to make adjustments.  The Seat Post must be inserted in the seat tube to at least the minimum insertion point. ...
  • Page 30 To centre the brake arms, loosen the cable TRANSPORTER nut, slide cable TRANSPORTER up or down until it centres the brake blocks (so there is an even gap on either side of the rim).  Retighten the cable TRANSPORTER nut.
  • Page 31  Use the springforce adjustment screw to change toe in/out position.  Using an Allen key turn CLOCKWISE to move the brake pad trailing edge out. Turn the Allen key ANTI- CLOCKWISE to move the brake pad trailing edge in. LINEAR TYPE BRAKES ...
  • Page 32 LINEAR BRAKE (CONT)  Brake lever ‘travel’ can be adjusted for ease of use by a child or anyone with small hands by means of the adjuster screw usually located on the body of the brake lever.  NOTE: a brake lever with too little ‘travel’ before hitting the handlebar may cause a linear brake to ‘lock up’...
  • Page 33  If your brakes shudder/squeal you need to adjust the toe in / out.  As you need to realign the caliper arms to overcome this problem, your dealer should make this adjustment to your bike. DISK STYLE BRAKES The distinctive feature of disk brakes is the actual braking disk that is fixed to the wheel and the caliper unit attached to the front fork or rear wheel frame.
  • Page 34 THE DERAILLEUR GEAR SYSTEM The gear system on your tricycle consists of:  A rear cluster (freewheel) which is attached to the rear wheel.  A rear derailleur which moves the chain across the cluster to change the gear ratio. ...
  • Page 35 SHIFTING GEARS Identify your gear levers from diagrams. Mountain / Cross tricycles have handlebar mounted shifters. Road bikes use various types of shifters, these can include Integrated Brake and Gear Levers, rotating handlebar ‘grip shift’ systems or other variants. Ask your tricycle retailer to explain the gear changing procedure.

  • Page 36: Derailleur Adjustment

    The gear shift principle: The right hand lever operates the rear gears. The left hand lever operates the front chain ring shifter. When shifting through a wide range of gears, you may notice a noise as a result of the chain rubbing on the inside of the front derailleur cage.
  • Page 37 Locate the Adjusting Barrel on the back of the derailleur. Turn the barrel ANTI-CLOCKWISE half a turn and test the derailleur by changing gear. Continue to turn the barrel until the chain is pitching correctly onto each gear. NOTE: If you are not sure of these steps consult your tricycle retailer.

  • Page 38: Tyres And Tubes

    TYRES AND TUBES Tricycle tyres are available in many designs and specifications, ranging from general purpose designs to tyres designed to perform best under very specific weather or terrain conditions. Your tricycle retailer can help you select the most appropriate tyre and tube.
  • Page 39 TYRE VALVES There are two kinds of tricycle tube valves in common use - the Schraeder Valve and the Presta Valve. The tricycle pump must have fitting appropriate to the valve stems on your tricycle. The Schraeder is like the valve on a car tyre. To inflate a Schraeder valve tube with compressed air or with a tricycle pump, remove the valve cap and push the air hose or pump fitting on to the end of the valve stem.
  • Page 40 NOTE: Changing suspension adjustment can change the handling and braking characteristics of your tricycle. Read and follow manufacturer’s instructions tricycles safely retrofitted with suspension systems. Check with your tricycle retailer. MAINTAINING YOUR TRICYCLE SERVICE AND BASIC MAINTENANCE Tricycles perform best when they are kept clean, lubricated and serviced regularly.
  • Page 41 LUBRICATION Keep your tricycle regularly lubricated for good performance and durability. Lubrication reduces friction and helps protect against rust. All bearings and other moving parts require regular appropriate lubrication:  Grease type lubrication:- bearings in head stem, wheels, bottom bracket and pedals (requires disassembly refer to your tricycle retailer).
  • Page 42 CHAIN  Check chain for excessive wear or stretching.  Check for any stiff links.  Use recommended lubricant. BRAKES  Check brake block and brake lever mounting bolts.  Check brake blocks for wear. Replace if necessary.  Check block toe-in is correct. ...
  • Page 43 CRANK/CHAINRINGS AND FREEWHEELS  Clean chainrings; check they are true and have no excessively worn, or broken teeth.  Check crank arms are tight on bottom bracket spindle.  Clean and lubricate freewheel and check for wear.  Check freewheel sprockets for worn or broken teeth. BOTTOM BRACKET/AXLE ...
  • Page 44 STORAGE The best protection for your tricycle is to store it under cover in a dry environment and away from corrosive materials such battery acid swimming pool chemicals. Thoroughly dry off your tricycle after use in wet conditions. Wax or lubricate as required.
  • Page 45  Avoid scratches and direct impacts to the frame. If you are involved in a mishap, or your tricycle is scratched during use, immediately your tricycle retailer for inspection of the damage.  Use a chain protector to lessen the chance of chipping the carbon fibre tubing.
  • Page 46 All nuts and bolts should be checked on a regular basis for tightness. To assist in achieving the correct tension when tightening nuts and bolts the use of a torque wrench is recommended. Apply the following torque for the nominated parts of your tricycle: Front Wheel Nuts 22-27 Newton Metres Rear Wheel Nuts...
  • Page 47  Fit handlebar tape or handgrips, stop ends to bar if bar is taped, and bell.  Assemble saddle onto seat stem. Tighten fixing nuts.  Lubricate seat stem and insert in seat tube to below minimum insert mark. Tighten seat binder bolt or Quick Release mechanism.
  • Page 48 A good quality, hardened steel U-lock is your tricycle’s best protection from theft. U-locks are more secure than cables or chains with padlocks. Combination locks provide least security. Make sure the lock or cable is not in a position which makes it easy to be removed or cut. ...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Frequent punctures Inner tube old or faulty Replace inner tube Tyre tread / casing worn Replace tyre Tyre unsuited to rim Replace with correct tyre Tyre not checked after Remove sharp object previous puncture embedded in tyre Tyre pressure too low Correct tyre pressure...
  • Page 50 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (CONTINUED) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Knocking or shuddering Bulge in the rim or rim out of True wheel or take rim to a when applying the true tricycle shop for repair * brakes Brake mounting bolts loose Tighten bolts Centre brakes and / or adjust Brakes out of adjustment brake block toe-in...
  • Page 51 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (CONTINUED) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Chain jumping off Replace Chainring Chainring bent Chainring loose Tighten mounting bolts Chainring teeth bent or Replace Chainring broken Rear or front derailleur Adjust derailleur travel side-to-side travel out of adjustment Stiff chain link Lubricate or replace link Constant clicking noises when pedalling...
  • Page 52 KILOPASCAL FROM PSI CONVERSION TABLE 10.0 1000 10.3 1034 10.7 1069 11.0 1103 NOTES...
  • Page 53 It is the responsibility of the supplier of your tricycle to include with this Owner Manual all relevant WARRANTY details. Proof of ownership may be required before warranty provisions can be processed. YOUR CONSUMER RIGHTS: White pages telephone directories list State and Territory consumer and fair trading office numbers.
  • Page 54 The Electric Bicycle Co warrants to the original purchaser ("Purchaser") of bicycles, tricycles, scooters and or parts from The Electric Bicycle Co ("TEBCO Product") that this TEBCO Product when used for normal riding purposes is free from defects in workmanship and materials (the "Warranty").
  • Page 55 The Electrical Bicycle Co warrants that its batteries will re-charge to at least 60% of original nominal capacity (60% being sufficient to operate the TEBCO Product) for a period of either two years or 600 re- charges, whichever comes first.
  • Page 56 IMPORTANT NO WARRANTY CLAIMS WILL BE RECOGNISED UNLESS TRANSPORTER IS REGISTERED AT TIME OF PURCHASE. REGISTRATION TAB TOP RIGHT CORNER ON TEBCO WEB SITE www.electricbicycle.com.au THE ELECTRIC TRICYCLE CO PL PO BOX 2014 PARKDALE, VIC, 3195...
  • Page 57 IF TRANSPORTER IS NOT USED REGULARLY THEN THE BATTERY MUST BE RE-CHARGED EVERY MONTH. FAILURE TO RE-CHARGE BATTERY REGULARLY CAN LEAD TO SEVERE DEGRADATION OF BATTERY. NEGLIGENCE IN THIS MATTER MAY VOID WARRANTY. FOR REPLACEMENT BATTERIES – CONTACT TEBCO DIRECTLY...
  • Page 58 www.electrictricycle.com.au 03 9584 3000...

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