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Owner's Manual
Currie Technologies
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3850A Royal Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93063
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Version 101
Last modified: April 4, 2013 10:54 AM
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  • Page 1 Electric Bicycle Owner’s Manual Currie Technologies ® 3850A Royal Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93063 eflowebike.com currietech.com Version 101 Last modified: April 4, 2013 10:54 AM Owner's Manual - eFlow E3Nitro.indd...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Section 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Section 2 Important safety information .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction: A word about this Owner’s Manual and your safety… Dear Customer, Currie Tech would like to thank you for purchasing our product . Cycling (electric or otherwise) can be a hazardous activity, no matter what type of bicycle you ride. Traffic, weather, distractions, and many other factors can endanger you while using any type of bicycle or vehicle .

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information • Helmets: There is no single factor that works better at reducing the severity of injuries sustained in bicycle accidents more than a quality bicycle helmet . Please don’t ever ride your bicycle without one . • It’s not a tandem: Your bicycle was engineered to carry one (1), [that is a single rider,] person safely .
  • Page 5 • Night time: Motorists have a hard time seeing you when the sun goes down . We make the bicycle easier to see with reflectors, and you can help with additional lights and strobes (available accessories) . However, even with these additional features, you’re still not as visible as in the daytime .

  • Page 6: Important Symbols And Terms

    energy . But the battery requires care and maintenance to ensure that it will perform safely and reliably for many miles of riding . We have devoted an entire chapter of this manual to the battery . Please read and understand this important information.
  • Page 7 WARNING Term: This term calls attention to a Warning. A Meaning: Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in bodily injury or death, in addition to property damage . Read the text accompanying the warning to be aware of the specific hazard .

  • Page 8: Recording Your Bicycle's Important

    III. Recording Your Bicycle’s Important Serial Numbers: Your bicycle and certain key components have unique serial numbers . We urge you to record these serial numbers for warranty purposes or in case your bicycle is ever lost or stolen . Bicycle: The bicycle’s serial number is located on the underside of the frame near the pedal crank: Bicycle serial number: ______________________________...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Specifications* • Performance o Maximum speed: 20 miles/hour (32 kilometers/ hour)* o Maximum range: Up to 20 miles (32 kilometers)* (with standard battery pack) o Maximum Weight: 275 lbs (125 kilograms) *Note: many factors affect speed and range capabilities of the eFlow bicycle. Terrain, average speed, rider weight, tire inflation pressure, winds, hills, etc., all have an impact on how far and how fast you go.
  • Page 10 • Motor o Type: TDCM brushless, gearless hub motor o Power rating: 500-watts • Standard Battery Pack o Model: HTEnergy o Chemistry: Lithium Ion o Configuration: 10S5P, 2.2 Amp-hr 18650 cells o Rated voltage: 37 Volts o Rated capacity: 11Ah (407 watt-hrs) o Weight: 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs) o Max discharge current:...

  • Page 11: Section 4 Specifications

    • Charger o Model: HP8204L3(10S)/36V2A o Dimensions: 188mm x 93mm x 53mm o Weight: 850g (1 .8lb) o Input voltage: AC110V~264V/47~63HZ o Output voltage: 42±0 .5VDC o Output amperage: 2.0±0.2A o AC line fuse rating: 10 amp *Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. 11/52...

  • Page 12: Eflow Component Chart

    eFlow Component Chart 1 . Saddle (seat) 2 . Seat post/Battery pack 3 . Quick-release seat post clamp 4 . Adjustable handlebar stem 5 . Throttle 6. Display 7 . Front tire/wheel 8 . Front disc brake 9 . Pedal 10 .

  • Page 13: Battery

    Prior to your first ride IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Currie Tech products are intended to be delivered in a completely assembled and adjusted condition. To ensure your total satisfaction, the agreement that we sign with our dealers prohibits the sale of an unassembled Currie Tech product.
  • Page 14 WARNING: Failure to properly adjust and lock the front wheel quick release may result in the inadvertent separation of the front wheel while you are riding the bicycle. This occurrence can result in serious injury or death, and property damage. Please refer to the instructions below for the proper installation and adjustment of the front quick release hub.

  • Page 15: Installing A Quick Release Front Wheel

    WHEEL QUICK RELEASE USAGE Riding with an improperly adjusted wheel quick release can allow the wheel to wobble or fall off the bicycle, which can cause serious injury or death . Therefore, it is essential that you: 1. Ask your dealer or a local bike shop to help you make sure you know how to install and remove your wheels safely .
  • Page 16 1 . Remove the tension adjusting nut and one of the small springs, then slide the quick release skewer through the hub . If your bicycle has a disc brake, insert the skewer starting on the side with the brake rotor . Replace the spring and tension adjusting nut (fig.

  • Page 17: Adjusting A Quick Release Seatpost Clamp

    WARNING: Securely clamping the wheel takes considerable force. If you can fully close the quick release without wrapping your fingers around the fork blade for leverage, and the lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand, the tension is insufficient. Open the lever;...
  • Page 18 the cam lever from rotating reduces clamping force . Less than half a turn of the tension-adjusting nut can make the difference between safe clamping force and unsafe clamping force . 1 . With the quick release clamp in the OPEN position, insert the seat post, with saddle attached, into the bicycle’s seat tube .
  • Page 19 proper quick release tension is achieved . Tires: Bicycle tires normally lose pressure over time. An under inflated tire can cause premature tire failure, and will require significantly more energy (electric and human) to propel the bicycle. Low tire pressure will have a significant negative impact on battery range .
  • Page 20 Brakes: Check your brakes before each ride . WARNING: Riding with brakes that are damaged, excessively worn and/or misadjusted will significantly degrade the stopping capabilities of your bicycle. This condition could lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death, and property damage. If you are uncertain about any aspect of the assembly and/or adjustment of your bicycle, seek help from a qualified bicycle mechanic or the Currie Tech Customer Service Department at (800) 377-4532.
  • Page 21 CAUTION: Ensure that there is no one standing close to the rear wheel, and that all clothing and other objects are a safe distance away from the rear wheel when performing this test. The rear wheel will spin at high speed during this test. If necessary, ask a friend to assist with this test.
  • Page 22 WARNING: Use only the charger supplied with your battery. If you use any other battery charger, you will void the warranty, you may damage the battery and you could cause a fire that would result in property damage and possibly injury or death.

  • Page 23: Operation

    VII. Operation Installing the battery Your eFlow E3Nitro electric bicycle is equipped with a battery pack that is nested in the frame in the seat tube . This unique and patented design feature allows for optimum battery placement from a weight distribution standpoint, while allowing the bike to maintain clean, aerodynamic lines .
  • Page 24 o Unlock the position of the seat post by opening the quick release lever . Lower the seat post to the desired riding position, then securely clamp the seat post quick release . o Refer to the instructions for the operation of the seat post quick release on Page 17 .

  • Page 25: How To Ride

    How to ride Before you turn the bike on and start riding, you should understand the way the pedal torque sensor works . Mounted in the drive-side rear dropout, the torque sensor measures the very slight deflection in the dropout plate that occurs when you pedal .

  • Page 26: Operating Modes

    A note about operating modes: Your eFlow electric bicycle features two operating modes: 1 . Power-On-Demand Mode (POD) 2 . Pedal Assist Mode (PAS) In Power-On-Demand Mode (POD), motor power is regulated by actuation of the twist-grip throttle mounted on the right-hand side of the handlebar .

  • Page 27: Display Details

    Display Your eFlow E3Nitro electric bicycle is equipped with a multi- function display that also serves as a security device . By removing the Display from the handlebar, you disable the electrical system of the bicycle, preventing unauthorized use .
  • Page 28 Connecting the display Place the display on the handlebar display mount at a 45° angle, aligning the tabs on the bottom of the display with the slots on the face of the mount . While pushing down on the display, rotate it 45° clockwise until it stops, parallel with the handlebars .
  • Page 29 Setting the clock and speed units Hold SET and “–” together for 5 seconds to enter setup mode . In setup mode, you will enter codes corresponding to the setting you wish to change . Tap SET to cycle between digits . Hold to confirm after the code is entered.
  • Page 30 Using the display functions Tap SET to cycle Available in PAS between functions . mode only; sets the strength of motor assist . Displays the distance traveled on this trip . Displays the ride time for this trip . Displays the To reset all trip data, hold “+”...
  • Page 31 Changing the assist mode Hold “+” for 3 seconds to change from PAS to POD . In PAS mode, the motor will activate when the system senses the rider applying pressure to the pedals . The amount of pedal pressure and the amount of motor assist are proportional;...
  • Page 32 Understanding the battery gauge Each “bar” on the battery gauge represents 20% of the battery’s full charge . The gauge should show the battery level within a few moments of turning on . If the gauge still shows completely empty after a few seconds, check all connections to the controller and display, and re-connect .
  • Page 33 Interpreting error messages The eFlow display shows coded error messages to help diagnose problems with the bike . These messages appear automatically if the system senses an issue . Comm Error The most common error message you may see is Error 13: “Comm Error”...
  • Page 34 Changing the display battery The display can use power either from its internal battery, or from the bike’s main battery . The internal battery is used when the display is disconnected from the bike, so you can browse your ride data (like distance, time, and average speed) .

  • Page 35: Gears & Shifting

    Note: The electrical system of your eFlow bicycle allows for gradual application of power, and allows for adjustment of power between OFF and FULL. This feature enables you to set the speed at which you are most comfortable. Note: The electrical system of your eFlow bicycle will provide instantaneous power whether you are pedaling or not.
  • Page 36 o The shifter accomplishes one gear change for each full travel motion of the shift lever, regardless of whether you are upshifting or downshifting . WARNING: Never pedal backward while shifting. This can cause the chain to derail and may cause you to lose control, resulting in an accident that could cause serious injury or death, and property damage.

  • Page 37: Range & Tips

     Range o Many factors affect the range that you will experience with the bicycle . These include:  Battery state-of-charge  Mode setting (the bike will use less power in the PAS Mode due to the required contribution of the rider .)  Tire inflation pressure  Adjustment of the wheel bearings and brakes (tight bearings or a dragging brake shoe will adversely...

  • Page 38: Section 7 Operation

    pedaling as you accelerate to your cruising speed . o As your battery ages, it will gradually lose capacity. With proper care and maintenance, your battery will retain up to 80% of its capacity over at least 500 discharge/recharge cycles. As capacity diminishes, you will notice a gradual drop-off in maximum range capability .

  • Page 39: Battery Care

    VIII. Battery Use, Care and Maintenance For the proper use, maintenance, and storage of this battery it is crucially important that you read and understand the instructions given in this manual . WARNING: Failure to properly use, charge, and store this battery will void the warranty and may cause a hazardous situation.

  • Page 40: Charging

    Charging Instructions WARNING: Use only the battery charger supplied with this battery. If you use any other battery charger, you will void the warranty, you may damage the battery and you could cause a fire that would result in property damage and possible injury or death.
  • Page 41 • Carefully align the connector pins and connect the charger to the battery by plugging the connector into the charger receptacle . • • Turn ON the charger using the ON/OFF switch on the charger . To charge the battery when it is not installed in the bike: • Locate the battery adapter supplied with the bike and connect it to the battery charger connector .
  • Page 42 • Battery charger LED Indications:  The Power LED will illuminate RED when the charger is plugged into a wall outlet and the ON/OFF switch is in the ON position .  The Indicator LED will illuminate AMBER while the charger is charging the battery .

  • Page 43: Storage

    from the AC power source. • To avoid damage to the charger, never subject it to intense physical shock or severe vibration . • WARNING: Improper use of the battery charger can result in a fire with property damage and physical injury or death.

  • Page 44: Disposal

    the BMS uses a small amount of electric energy to run the microprocessor ALL OF THE TIME, even when the bicycle is not in use. In other words, the BMS is always on, consuming a small amount of power from the battery. This power drain is inconsequential under normal use, as the battery is recharged on a regular basis.

  • Page 45: Ix. Troubleshooting

    Damage in Transit The battery and charger should be tested when received . If the battery or charger is damaged in any way, a claim should be filed with the carrier. A full report of the damage should be obtained by the claim agent, and this report should be forwarded to Currie Tech .

  • Page 46: Flat Tire

    Problem: Bicycle turns “ON” (start-up self test successful) but motor does not run. Cause #1: A brake lever is applied. (When the brakes are applied, a signal is sent to the controller to turn power to the motor “OFF” .) Solution #1: Do not apply the brakes when attempting to power the bicycle .
  • Page 47 quick release. If you are uncertain about any aspect of the assembly and adjustment of your bicycle, seek help from a qualified mechanic or the Currie Tech Customer Service Department at (800) 377-4532. WARNING: If you are unsure about the brake set-up and adjustment procedure, please take your eFlow bicycle to your selling dealer, or any qualified bicycle mechanic, and ask for assistance in adjusting the brakes.
  • Page 48 o Disconnect the motor power plug . (See photo .) o Open the rear quick release paddles . See page 49 for more information . o Remove the rear wheel by allowing it to slide vertically from the dropout, taking care to pull the derailleur to the rear of the bike to allow the axle and freewheel to clear the derailleur .
  • Page 49 you are not confident that the brakes are working properly. • Using the Axle Release™ Quick-Release Adapters (rear wheel) See referenced figures on the next page. INSTALLATION: Position bicycle upside down. Using a wrench, remove and dispose of the threaded securing nut from one side of the axle if applicable (see ‘A’).
  • Page 50 from the three included, press firmly between the metal cup and the nylon spacer (see ‘F’) . Slide spacer back over the bottom of the assembly (see ‘G’) and repeat steps ‘B’-‘D’ . If handle continues to be in an undesirable position, remove the assembly from the bicycle and repeat steps ‘E’-‘H’...
  • Page 51 . Thank you! ©Copyright by: Currie Technologies 3850A Royal Avenue Simi Valley, CA 93063 Phone: +1 (800) 377-4532 www .CurrieTech .com...

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