Summary of Contents for Pedal Power Generators HPG-75
- Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL V er. 1.1 Human Powered Generator Light Display Owner's Manual HUMAN POWERED LIGHT DISPLAY OWNER'S MANUAL Revision 1.1 © 2018...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Unpacking Error! Bookmark not defined. Installing the handle Install The Power Cable As Shown Light Box Cover Installation of Cover Verify Your Generator is Working Recommended spare parts Maintenance Check that hand pegs are tight Troubleshooting Sales &... -
Page 3: Introduction
“Watts” (a power load provided in the form of a light bulb). The HPG-75 generator is constructed with industrial grade heavy duty components such as genuine bicycle foot cranks, sprockets, and bike chain. It is made sturdy as a bike is made sturdy to last a very long time. -
Page 4: Installing The Handle
Installing the handle Once the packaging is removed then install the handle on the hand crank using the included wrench to do the tightening. Do not worry about over tightening. It is important to start the threads carefully. If the pedal simply does not want to screw in, then back it out and put a little oil on the threads and try again gently. -
Page 5: Install The Power Cable As Shown
Install The Power Cable As Shown HUMAN POWERED LIGHT DISPLAY OWNER'S MANUAL Revision 1.1 © 2018... -
Page 6: Light Box Cover
Light Box Cover When the light box display is not supervised by an adult it is necessary to install a cover over the light bulbs. This will prevent children from tampering with the bulbs and possibly hurting themselves. Installation of Cover Place the clear cover on the top of the box as shown Install 4 thumb screws as shown... -
Page 7: Verify Your Generator Is Working
Verify Your Generator is Working With the light switches turned off turn the cranks of the human powered generator and verify that the power meter lights up on the front of the light box. In this case one can see that the generator is putting out 10.71 Volt. -
Page 8: Maintenance
Maintenance The following maintenance items are to be performed as specified: Check that hand pegs are tight Frequency Details Weekly Check each hand peg with wrench to make sure each one is snug. The proper torque to put on this wrench is approximately 10 foot-lbs. If a hand peg is loose, then it is important to put Loctite on the threads before tightening. - Page 9 Check Outer Chain Shroud on Generator For Rubbing Frequency Details Weekly It is possible that if the outer shroud is pushed on too hard that it could become misaligned and start rubbing on the hand crank arm. This can be easily detected by seeing movement of the outer shroud or hearing additional rubbing noises.
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Page 10: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting It may be necessary to perform some trouble shooting on this generator / light box system. Here is some trouble shooting scenarios. PROBLEM DESCRIPTION STEPS TO TAKE Verify that the power cable connector at the generator is properly inserted and locked into place. The silver locking tab will making a clicking noise when it moves and locks into place. -
Page 11: Sales & Support
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION STEPS TO TAKE Bulb does not light up If a bulb does not light up then follow this example: For this example bulb 2 is a CFL bulb and bulb 1 is an LED bulb. Assume that the bulb 2 CFL bulb stops working. Swap bulbs in locations 1 and 2. - Page 12 Phone: 480-489-4111 HUMAN POWERED LIGHT DISPLAY OWNER'S MANUAL Revision 1.1 © 2018...