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  • Page 1 Dahon Boost OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1. On-Off Buttons ..............15 Lifetime Warranty Upgrade ............23 2. Battery Level Indicator .............15 Required Assembly at Time of Purchase ........24 3. Boost Mode Indicator ............15 Making a Warranty Claim ............24 4. Boost Mode Button ............16 Warrantee Exclusions ..............24 5 & 6 Front Light Function ...........16...

  • Page 3: Welcome/Intro

    Make sure to read the standard Dahon Bicycle manual safety and general information for cycling. • The Dahon Boost is designed for on-road use only. Using it off-road, jumping or racing will risk serious injury and death to the user. •...

  • Page 4: What's It Called

    What’s it called A. GenerAl B. HAndleBAr ASSemBly 1. Assist Unit 1. Controller Unit 2. Chainwheel and integrated 2. 3-Speed Hub Gear shifter Torque sensor 3. left-hand Brake lever 3. Battery 4. right-Hand Brake lever 4. Frame latch 5. Handlepost 6.
  • Page 5 C. BATTery And CHArGer 1. Battery 2. Boost Batter Charger 3. Power Source Plug 4. Battery Charging Socket 5. Charger Plug...

  • Page 6: Battery And Charger Operation

    Battery and Charger Operation normal Charging Charging can be done when the battery is on the bike or removed from it. For details, refer to “Normal Charging” and “Charging with installed Press the off button on the controller unit. battery”. When not charging, always pull out the charging plug from the battery and the CAUTIOn: do not remove the battery power plug from the outlet before storing the...
  • Page 7 Insert the power plug into a power outlet. If the battery is wet or dirty, wipe it clean with a Insert the charging plug into the battery dry cloth.
  • Page 8 Not Lit Not Lit Not Lit Green (solid) Indicating lamps of the battery charger Not Lit Orange (solid) Green (solid) Green (solid) lamp(s) Illuminated Status Orange (solid) Green (blinking) Green (solid) Green (solid) Charging Green (blinking) Not Lit Not Lit Not Lit Green (solid) Not Lit...
  • Page 9 • Remove the charging plug from the battery when both indicating lamps change to green indicating charging is completed. • Remove the power plug from the power outlet.
  • Page 10 Insert the battery into the battery-hanger unit Remove the battery lock key. until it clicks.

  • Page 11: Charging With Installed Battery

    Charging with Installed Battery It is possible to charge the battery installed on the bicycle as shown below. The charging method is the same as for charging the removed battery. CAUTIOn: do not charge the battery with the controller switch set to On. Ignoring this could cause fire.

  • Page 12: Battery Key Lock

    Dahon • DO NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY FOR These safety precautions are provided for your Boost bike keys may be duplicated by a LONGER THAN 24 HOURS!! This could benefit to protect you and those around you.

  • Page 13: Range For Battery

    : Like wind, hills play in important part correct pressure as indicated on the side- in battery range. Going uphill for any length The Dahon Boost is equipped with a lithium- wall. This will give lower rolling resistance of time will reduce the range. Down hill the ion battery.

  • Page 14: Battery Recycling

    Controller Unit Your Dahon Boost incorporates a state of • It is recommended to store the battery the art electric assist unit and some pretty in a cool location (- 20°C to 20°C...

  • Page 15: On-Off Buttons

    3. Boost mode Indicator • Gently press the ON button to activate the The Boost mode or ‘power level’ is shown by Battery level is indicated by three lamps. It unit. The Battery level lights will flash for three blue lamps. You can choose the boost functions when the unit is turned on.

  • Page 16: Boost Mode Button

    The Boost is also fitted with an inde- Good for flat or rolling hills, or when you find Boost Mode is great for getting up hills, or if pendent rear light. This light is operated via a you need a bit more power.

  • Page 17: General Operation

    Assistance • When you first turn on the unit, make sure The Boost has been designed as a lightweight there is no pressure on the pedals. Pres- folding bike. With the assist unit turned off it sure or movement of the pedals affects the can be ridden as a normal bicycle.

  • Page 18: Service & Storage

    Service & Storage Service Your Dahon Boost will require the standard service requirements that are found in the bicycle manual. Please refer to instruction manual. Checklist The following checklist should be used for checking components specific to your Boost Bicycle:...

  • Page 19: Initial Inspection After 2 Months

    From the second inspection on • It is stored in a level and stable location. • To ensure your Boost continues to function • A location with good ventilation and no correctly, you should have it inspected and moisture.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Please Check Solution Are the indicator lamps on the controller lit? Set the control-switch to ON Is the battery installed? Install the battery. Is the battery locked securely? Lock the battery securely. Has the battery been charged? Charge the battery The pedals feel stiff.
  • Page 21 Symptom Please Check Solution Has the battery been charged? Set the control-switch to ON Perform charging. Even when a completely charged battery is Has the battery been left unused for not used for a long time, the remaining charge may decrease a long time? because of natural discharge.
  • Page 22 Symptom Please Check Solution The charging The charging plug of the battery charger cannot be inserted plug cannot be Is the orientation of the charging when the orientation is not correct. Match the orientation of the inserted into the plug correct? charging plug and the charging connector and insert the plug.

  • Page 23: Specifications

    60°C professional mechanic before the owner’s first In addition, Dahon warrants all original parts ride. To activate your Dahon warranty and Life- on the bicycle, excluding suspension forks and time Frame Warranty, please visit our On-line Battery...

  • Page 24: Required Assembly At Time Of Purchase

    AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR- can be processed. The retailer from whom POSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THAT you bought your bicycle will contact Dahon to OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES STATED determine if the necessary repairs are covered ABOVE.
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  • Page 28 Dahon California INC. Dahon TW 833 Meridian Street 8F-8, #6, Lane 609, Chung Hsin RD., Sec 5 Duarte CA 91010 San Chung, Taipei Hsien ROC 241, Taiwan 1-800-442-3511 +886-2-2999-5623 www.dahon.com © 2009 DAHON, BPSA 2009.09.EN...

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