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DIRT - E - TRIKE USER MANUAL Please note that this manual is a live document and currently still in progress. Please follow all the instructions to the best of your ability as we continue to update the manual with more relevant information and diagrams. Version 1.1...
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Welcome to the Trampa Dirt-E -Trike Manual! The Dirt-E-Trike is a well refined and an undoubtedly fun product. Please make sure to read and understand ALL THE INFORMATION included in this manual, before riding. This will help you to get the most out of your trike and keep you tearing up...
Contents DIRT - E - TRIKE USER MANUAL Welcome to the Trampa Dirt-E -Trike Manual! Contents Warning Message Getting Started Tools for Initial Assembly Recommended Tools & Items for Full Maintenance: Additional Tools for Assembling 18650 or 21700 Packs: Removing the Original Rear Frame...
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Maintaining the Gears Adjusting Backlash/ Meshing of Gears Li-Ion & LiPo Battery Care & Safety information Lithium-Ion Battery Hazards Li-Ion & LiPo Battery Usage Procurement Handling and Use Charging Discharging Storage Disposal Prohibited What to do in an Emergency Warranty Policy Warranty Claims Warranty Periods...
Warning Message RIDING THE DIRT-E-TRIKE CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS! E-Triking, E-Boarding or any type of sport associated with TRAMPA BOARDS LTD products is inherently dangerous. If Trampa products are misused/used against our guidance, the consequences could result in serious injury or death.
Removing the Original Rear Frame 1. Firstly undo the seat quick release clip 2. Slide the seat all the way forward so that the seat is out of the way 3. Using the 13mm socket and spanner remove the three M8 bolts holding the rear section of the frame onto the main frame 4.
Installing the Wheelie Bar 1. Place a M8 washer onto the kingpin and put the kingpin through the hole in one arm of the wheelie bar followed by a 20.5mm spacer. 2. Continue pushing the kingpin through the bearings on the stickies wheel and put another 20.5mm spacer onto the kingpin before going through the other wheelie bar arm.
Battery Installation We currently o er three types of battery options, LiPo Packs and Li-Ion Cells (18650 & 21700). Please follow the manual accordingly. Please take caution while proceeding with this step. Rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer batteries are potentially hazardous and can present a serious FIRE HAZARD, SERIOUS INJURY and/or PROPERTY DAMAGE if damaged, defective or improperly used.
LiPo Packs VIDEO 1. Remove the lid of the battery box using a T20 screwdriver. 2. Place opposite sides of Velcro on both the base of the box and the LiPo cell. 3. Place the LiPo Packs down into the box making sure no wires are being trapped or strained.
21700 VIDEO It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED you follow the video tutorial we have made when assembling these packs. Click ‘VIDEO’, or go to Trampa Boards Youtube channel to find these videos. Supplied inside the battery box, will be a separate manual also explaining the assembly and set up for the 18650 and 21000 Cell Packs.
Installing the Monster Box Battery Enclosure 1. Using the three M6x45mm bolts and a 4mm Allen key secure the Monster Box dogbone to the rear central upright as shown. 2. Place the wide heat shrink over the motor extension cable followed by 6 mm heatsink over the bullet connects.
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Routing the Throttle and Brake Cables 1. Using a 4mm allen key and 10mm socket loosen two of the bolts connecting the seat pan to the seat mount. 2. Run the throttle and brake cable extensions under the seat and secure them with cable ties as pictured.
Setting up the Handle Bars 1. Using a 6mm allen key loosen the two bolts clamping the stem onto the headtube and the four bolts holding the handlebars onto the stem. 2. Rotate the handle bars 180 degrees around the headtube and spin the handle bars so they are swept towards the seat.
Installing the Throttle and Brake 1. Using a 4mm Allen key remove the screw from the throttle and brake clamps and open the clamp. 2. Place the brake on the left handlebar and throttle on the right handlebar and tighten the clamp. They can be later adjusted to a more comfortable position.
VESC Tool VIDEO To start you’ll need to get the VESC Tool software on a platform you have available to you. The VESC Tool is available on iOS, Android, and desktop versions (Windows, Linux). It is recommended to download the VESC Tool on a mobile device for on the go adjustments or troubleshooting.
Motor Setup Wizard VIDEO WARNING - Place board on a raised surface while using the VESC Tool. Setting up the motors requires the motors and wheels to spin. 1. Connect to the VESC via NRF/Bluetooth 2. Click the “Setup Motor” Button 3.
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5. Select “Medium Outrunner”, followed by pressing “NEXT”. 6. Battery settings are dependent on which battery option you have selected - Ensure these details are correct to prevent damage to the VESC(s) or the battery. 7. Adjust the Motor Pulley, Wheel Pulley and Wheel Diameter according to your board’s specification - Specifications can be on the Quick Start Guide supplied with your board.
Custom Profiles Within the VESC Tool you are able to set up custom profiles enabling di erent speed, braking and acceleration settings. 1. Open the “Profiles” tab 2. Press “Add Profile” 3. Here you are able to name the profile and adjust the speed to your requirements* *Please note that the max speed of your board is only as fast as the hardware allows.
Battery Charging & Storage Battery Warning Rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer batteries are potentially hazardous and can present a serious FIRE HAZARD, SERIOUS INJURY and/or PROPERTY DAMAGE if damaged, defective or improperly used. READ and UNDERSTAND the CHARGER MANUAL before proceeding. NEVER leave a battery charging unattended NEVER charge a battery if it is damaged NEVER charge a battery if you are having problems or suspect something may be wrong...
LiPo Charging VIDEO We recommend that you use the ULTRA POWER Charger pictured below. Alternative LiPo balance chargers can also be used.* *Please ensure you have read the manual for your specific charger and you are familiar with how to use the charger correctly before continuing. We hold NO RESPONSIBILITY for incorrect use of a charger.
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1. PLUG IN and TURN ON the CHARGER BEFORE connecting any batteries to the charger. 2. Press MODE so the charger is in CHARGE MODE. - Other chargers may require you to select ‘Balance Charge’. 3. We recommend setting the AMPS to 10A, or 15A for a fast charge.
18650 / 21000 Cell Charging VIDEO We highly recommend that you use either the 6A or 12A, 50.4V 12S LI ION BATTERY CHARGER pictured below and sold on our website. Alternative chargers can also be used.* *Please ensure you have read the manual for your specific charger and you are familiar with how to use the charger correctly before continuing.
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1. PLUG IN and TURN ON the CHARGER BEFORE connecting any batteries to the charger. 2. Remove the THUMB SCREW and INSPECTION PIT LID on the top of MONSTER BOX. 3. PLUG the XT30 EXTENSION from the charger into the XT30 inside the INSPECTION PIT.
Maintenance Like any mechanical product, Trampa’s Dirt-E-Trike requires maintenance to keep the board running smoothly, safely and at its best. UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED PLEASE COMPLETE ALL MAINTENANCE WITH THE BOARD POWERED OFF! We also recommend using a sturdy object to raise your rear wheels o the ground.
Cleaning the Trike When cleaning the Dirt-E-Trike it is important not to get the trike completely wet. AVOID getting any of the electronics or enclosures wet. While Trampa’s Monster Box Enclosures can withstand splashes of water the electronics are NOT WATERPROOF .
Wheels Changing a Tyre or Inner Tube Front Wheels 1. Remove the Axle Nut using either a 14mm Spanner for 9.5mm axles or a 16mm Spanner for 12mm axles. 2. Remove the Wheel from the Axle. 3. Remove the valve dustcap and deflate the tyre using a sharp object or a T20 Screwdriver to press the valve in.
Spur Gear Drive VIDEO Maintaining the Gears Greasing of the gears is ESSENTIAL to the performance and longevity of the Spur Gear Drivetrain. Failure to maintain the SGD can result in accelerated wear of components and ultimately decreased performance and safety. We recommend wearing protective gloves before getting started and using EP3 Lithium Grease for the gears.
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10. Apply new grease to the inside lip of the Tub, to all teeth of the Slave Gear and to all teeth of the Motor Gear. Tips: ● Use quality lithium grease ● Apply an even coating about 1mm o the surface of all the teeth on the gears - See diagram below ●...
Adjusting Backlash/ Meshing of Gears Tips - ● When loosening or tightening the M5 Hex Conical Clamp bolts please do so evenly to keep the drive for moving or twisting out of alignment. 1. Undo 4 M5 Hex Bolts using a 8mm Spanner holding the Conical Clamp onto the Hanger until the bolts are approximately 2 mm out.
Li-Ion & LiPo Battery Care & Safety information PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Lithium-Ion Battery Hazards Lithium batteries have high energy densities. Lithium-ion & Lithium Polymer battery fire hazards are associated with the high energy densities coupled with the flammable organic electrolyte. This creates challenges for use, storage, and handling.
Charging ● Use chargers or charging methods designed to charge in a safe manner li-ion cells or LiPo battery packs at the specified parameters. ● Before using a charger or electronic device, read their user manuals. ● Only charge in an area free from any material which can catch fire. The ideal surface for charging batteries is concrete or ceramic.
Disposal ● Dispose of damaged cells and cells that no longer hold a substantial charge. To check the general condition of your cells, charge them, let them rest for an hour, then measure the voltage. If your cells are close to 4.2V, the cells are in good condition. ●...
Terms and Conditions. This policy sets out the Warranty Period and exclusions which apply to all products purchased from the Trampa Boards Ltd. website. This policy is subject to our Standard Terms and Conditions and should be read in conjunction with those terms, particularly clause 5 of the Terms and Conditions.
For products purchased anywhere other than the Trampa Boards website, please revert back to your supplier. Service Work: Ad hoc repairs by Trampa Boards Ltd. are covered under Warranty for 30 days in relation to the original fault only. **Returns Policy...
Saturday. Please remember if you are not in the UK then there is a time di erence to consider. Email: support@trampaboards.com Phone: 0044 7734 905883 Website: trampaboards.com Address: We DO NOT ACCEPT RETURNS without first speaking with our customer support team. Trampa Boards Unit 16, Centre Court 33 Little Tennis Street Colwick, Nottingham NG2 4EL, United Kingdom...
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