Giant Twist Owner's Manual
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  • Page 2: Safety First

    By doing so you will have a greater understanding for the general operation of the various components found on your new Twist bike. You will learn many of the components you once recognized as part of a Twist bike have changed significantly.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Kickstand Carrier 4. Service & Maintenance………....…….……………………………………………………..…….17 Recommendation for washing Avoid leaving your Twist Bike out in the weather 5. Troubleshooting guide …....……………………………………………………………..……18 6. Guarantee …………....…………………………………………….………………………….…19 NOTE: This manual is not intended as a comprehensive use, service, repair or maintenance manual. Please see your dealer for all...
  • Page 4: What It's Called

    1. What it’s called A. General 1. Handlebar 9. Seat post 2. Front light 10. Luggage carrier 3. Hub motor 11. Lock 4. Valve 12. Rear light 5. Chainwheel (torque sensor integrated) 13. Mudguard 6. Driver 14. Shopping bag(battery inside) 7.
  • Page 5: Handlebar And Stem

    B. Battery and Charger 1. Battery 5. Twist 1.0’s Charger 2. Grip 6. Charger plug 3. Battery Lock 7. Power source plug 4. Charging socket 8. Twist 2.0’s charger C. Handlebar and Stem 1. Handlebar 4. Power control switch 2. Left hand control 5.
  • Page 6: Battery And Charger Operation

    Do not recharge the battery for over 24 hours. This could seriously reduce the life of the battery. A. Normal Charging To charge the Twist 1.0’s battery pack while it is off the bicycle Turn the power control switch (on right side of the handlebar) to the Step 1 “off”...
  • Page 7 Keep the area where the battery is charged well ventilated and free from litter or anything else combustible to avoid fire from sparks or overheating • Turn on the power switch on the charger. ( Twist 1.0 ) • Confirm that LED lamp of the charger lights up as follows: Power...
  • Page 8 Mount the battery into its holder. 9.1 From the left/Right side of the bicycle slid the battery pack GIANT into its holder at a 45-degree angle. Make sure the “GIANT LOGO LOGO” is on the out side of the bicycle.
  • Page 9 (2) To charge the Twist 2.0’s battery pack while it is off the bicycle Step 1. Turn the power control switch (on right side of the handlebar) to the “off” position Step 2. When the bag is open, turn the battery lock key to the “OPEN” position and at the same time push the top of the battery pack outward to 45 degrees.
  • Page 10: Refresh Charging

    Make sure that the battery is secured in “LOCK” position, so that it cannot move sideways. B. Refresh Charging (Twist 2.0 only) Twist 2.0’s charger has a “REFRESH” mode, which is designed to extend the life of the battery: it completely discharges the battery, then recharges it to full capacity.
  • Page 11: Battery Lock Key

    Mount the battery into its holder. 1. From the left/Right side of the bicycle slid the battery pack into its holder at a 45-degree angle. Make sure the “GIANT LOGO” is on the out side of the bicycle. 2. Replace the Grip 3.
  • Page 12 Don’t ride with under inflated tires and keep the chain clean and well lubricated. Battery Tips Approximate life Twist 1.0 is equipped with Li-Ion batteries. If used and maintained properly they should last at least 600 charging cycles. Twist 2.0 is equipped with Ni-MH batteries. If used and maintained properly they should last at least 500 charging cycles.
  • Page 13: Safety Precautions

    To remove a cable from a socket, do not pull the cable, pull the plug. Always pull the charging cable gently. Do not rotate the pedals when charging the battery while it is mounted on the bicycle. The cord may twist around the pedal or the crank, and the damage to the plug may result, causing electric shock or fire.
  • Page 14: How Things Work

    L position : The battery on the left side of the bicycle. If the Twist is stored with the battery in place, turn the power control switch to the “OFF” position. Leaving the power switch in the “L” or “R” position while stored or parked will result in rapid energy loss.
  • Page 15: Left Hand Control

    Regenerative Button Assist mode select button When you turn the power switch to “A” or “B” position, Twist provides Pedal Activated Power (normal mode) any time the rider pedals. If you want to pedal faster, press the select button to “sport” mode.
  • Page 16: Malfunction Model

    L4 blinking Motor malfunction Authorized Giant retailer. The power assist is not available when indicator is blinking. If LED lamp does not light up during operation, check if the battery is charged and securely mounted. C. Kickstand...
  • Page 17: Service & Maintenance

    A. Recommendation for washing Giant Hybrid bike uses plastic shells to cover the electric parts, so it is forbidden to wash the plastic with water. Please use soft cloth with neutral solution to wipe the dirt on those plastic shells. After that, wipe it dry with clean soft cloth.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide

    This table is only a guide to aid you in getting your Hybrid bike operating, should you have any problem. If you are unable to get your Hybrid bike operating, bring your Hybrid bike to an Authorized Giant retailer. Symptom...
  • Page 19: Guarantee

    Giant Guarantee Programme are being met. 1.2 Only the first owner of a new Giant bicycle can eventually lay a claim to the guarantee, in the event and for as far as this first owner has obtained the new Giant bicycle from a dealer that has been approved by Giant.
  • Page 20 3.1). 5.2 In the event that Giant accepts a claim on the guarantee, then this does not in any case imply an acceptance of any liability for possible damages. If and for as far as there is some talk of suffered (consequential) damages, Giant excludes all liability for that as far as she is not legally bound to compensate these damages.
  • Page 21 Giant Europe B.V. Pascallaan 66 8218 NJ Lelystad The Netherlands www.giant-bicycles.com...

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