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"Tahoe & Tahoe-GT" E-Lux Fat Tire Electric Beach Cruiser Owner’s Manual 18475 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 WWW.ELUXBIKES.COM...
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Thanks so much for purchasing your new E-Lux Tahoe 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 travelling for less than half a cent a mile - it’s not...
Contents Carton/Box Contents ................4 Bicycle Parts ID Chart ................5 Assembly ....................6 Understanding the Display and Display Settings ........10 Battery Care and Charging ..............19 Before Your First Ride…................23 Understanding the Power/Throttle Control, Gears and Brakes…………………………………………………………………………………………………25 Appearance and Care ................
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 content: 1. Bicycle frame with handlebars attached but not assembled. 2. Small Box Containing- Battery Charger Pedals Manual...
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.
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5. Making sure that all wires and cables are facing front and not twisted, install handlebar into handlebar stem tightening the two bolts on handlebar stem using an allen wrench (hex key). Tighten handlebar as tight as possible. 6. Pull the seat clamp handle out from the seat post to release pressure allowing you to remove the seat.
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7. 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.
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10. Left Pedal – Facing the bike from the kickstand side, place remaining pedal on the kickstand side of bike and tighten by turning counter clockwise (top of wrench turning towards the front of bike as noted in the picture below.) Tighten pedal very tight.
Understanding the Display and Display Settings 1. To turn on be sure key in battery is turned to the 12 o’clock position then press the power button on the display. 2. To turn on the headlight and backlight for display press the power button a second time.
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3. The following pictures describe the data on the display: 11 | P a g e...
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4. Briefly pressing the set button will alter the data displayed at the bottom of the screen from trip to time riding and then finally to odometer. 5. Briefly pressing the plus or minus key will cycle the pedal assist mode.
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6. The USB port is located on the bottom of power display. Remove the rubber cover and insert USB cord. It works automatically. Caution large modern phones will draw more power lower- than the USB can put out. Only use it for lights or other powered devices.
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8. In the upper right corner of the display is the power meter. It has black bars and indicates the power being consumed in real time. It will vary with terrain/load on the system. 9. Holding the SET key down for 3 seconds will place the display into the first of 5 setting modes.
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10. Set Mode 0 – Allows you to select System Power Level (Power, Normal and Eco) mode using the plus and minus keys. 11. Set Mode 1 – Allows you to reset the Trip Odometer by briefly pressing minus key. 15 | P a g e...
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Set to 62 to open bike up for top speed. This is helpful if you have children or just want to limit the top speed of the bike. 13. Set Mode 3 – Indicates wheel size. The Tahoe and Tahoe-GT should be set at 28 inches P a g e...
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14. Set Mode 4 – Allows you to change from MPH to KPH using plus and minus keys. 15. Set Mode 5 – Should always be set to 48 or the battery display will read incorrectly. If set to 36-volts the battery graph on the display will always read full since the bike has a 48-volt battery.
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17. In operating mode the volt indicator will display 54 volts when the battery is fully charged. At 42 volts you will be out of power. 18. To turn on the headlight simply give the power button a quick tap. P a g e...
Battery Care and Charging Your E-Lux Bike comes with a 48 Volt 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.
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5. 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...
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6. Continue charging until the red light turns green indicating a full charge or the display show the battery is full. (Aprox. 4-6 hours on normal rides. Fully discharged can take 10 hours.) 7. Then first remove the charger power plug from the wall followed by the battery side plug.
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800 charging and discharging cycles. After much use 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. P a g e...
Before Your First Ride…. There are a few things you will need to know before your first ride. Follow these quick steps and you will be on the road in no time…. 1. Adjust the Seat – Pull the seat clamp handle out from the seat post to release pressure allowing you to raise or lower the seat.
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20 psi and have no cracks or other excessive wear before riding. 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.
Understanding the Power/Throttle Control, Gears and Brakes Your E-Lux bike can be used in 3 modes. Pedal only, throttle only, and pedal assist. You can use the power button on the top left of the display to turn on and off the power to the bike.
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CAUTION! – Your E-Lux electric 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. Do not ride the bike with pedal assist at level 5 until you have ridden...
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23 mph – 28 mph 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.
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2. Be aware that using too much front brake force can cause the front tire to lock or slide. To much pressure on the front brake can also cause the rider to to be thrown over the front hadlebars. Slow down then start your turn. 3.
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Gears Your E-Lux bike is equipped with an 8 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 gears are used for flatter surfaces and faster speeds. Be sure you are pedaling while changing gears.
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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 8th position the sprocket should be on the smallest sprocket.
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Occasionally the shifter gear number and sprocket locations may not match. If this happens then the derailleur needs an adjustment. Adjustments can and should be done by a qualified bicycle technician. Tires 1. Before each ride always inspect your tires for cracks or wear. If any issues are found always address before riding.
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Disconnecting Power to Rear Motor 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.
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 States law require you wear a helmet.
Technical Assistance For Technical assistance or warranty assistance, or replacement parts please call us at 949-440-1967. Error Code Definitions Error Codes Definition Current Abnormality Throttle Abnormality Motor Abnormality Motor Speed Sensor Abnormality Brake Abnormality Low Voltage P a g e...
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Motor Stop Controller Communication Abnormality Panel Communication Abnormality 35 | P a g e...
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 battey or battery charger. If you notice anything unusual while charging please unplug the charger and contact E- Lux.
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’...
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(or its designee) to repair the Bicycle, or if Purchaser uses a replacement part not authorized by E-LUX, E-LUX will not be liable for any damage, failure or loss caused by the use of such unauthorized service or parts. If the Purchaser has a valid warranty claim as set forth in the Procedures and Terms and Conditions (the “PTC”), this limited warranty includes...
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Bicycle. Procedures: Warranty work must be performed by E-LUX or an authorized agent of E-LUX. Proof of purchase must be provided.The original retail Purchaser must contact an E-LUX representative or the authorized agent from whom the Bicycle was purchased.
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Bicycle to E-LUX for warranty work at standard ground shipping rates, and E-LUX will pay for shipping costs to return the Bicycle to the original retail Purchaser. 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.
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Model: E-Lux Tahoe/Tahoe-GT Fat Tire Electric Beach Cruiser Serial Number: ____________________________________ Color: ___________________________________________ Date of Purchase:__________________________________ Dealer’s Name:____________________________________ Dealer’s Phone:____________________________________ Dealer’s Email:____________________________________ 41 | P a g e...
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