Safety Precautions; How Things Work; Hybrid Cycling Technology - Activating Hybrid Power - Giant Twist Freedom DX Owner's Manual

D. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR ENERGYPAK
AND CHARGER
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and follow them carefully to avoid unnecessary injury, damage to the product, or damage to other property.
1. EnergyPak
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• Do not apply the EnergyPak to other appliances.
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• Do not disassemble or modify the EnergyPak.
• Do not connect positive and negative terminals by using metallic – or any – objects.
• Keep the EnergyPak away from water. Pouring water on the EnergyPak may result in a short-circuit
and overheating of the EnergyPak.
• Do not submerge the EnergyPak. Soaking the EnergyPak in water may cause irreparable damage.
2. CHARGER
• Do not disassemble or modify the charger.
• Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than the EnergyPak(s) supplied.
• Do not subject the charger to shocks – such as dropping it.
• Keep the charger away from water.
• Do not touch the charger with your skin for long periods during charging. Burning of the skin
may result.
• Do not cover the charger or place objects on it.
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3. CHARGER & EnergyPak
• ALWAYS REMOVE THE ENERGYPAK FROM THE HYBRID CYCLING TECHNOLOGY BICYCLE
FOR CHARGING! DO NOT CHARGE THE ENERGYPAK WHILE IT'S INSTALLED AND
CONNECTED TO THE HYBRID BICYCLE!!
• Do not short-circuit the terminals by allowing them to contact metal objects.
• Do not apply pressure to the cord or the plug. Placing heavy objects on the cord or the plug may
• Be sure to insert the plug fully into the electrical outlet.
• Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
• Keep the charger and EnergyPak out of reach of children or pets.
• Do not attempt to use another brand or model of charger to charge the EnergyPak.
• Do not use the charging plug and/or the power source plug when they are dusty. Clean both with a
dry cloth.
• To remove a power cord from a socket, do not pull the power cord. Always pull the plug.
• Do not use damaged components such as a cracked or dented charger or EnergyPak, a frayed power
cord, or a damaged plug. If the cord that goes between the charger and the EnergyPak is frayed or
damaged in any way, do not use it. Contact your Authorized Giant Retailer for replacement components.
• Do not use sockets, connectors and other wiring devices with a power source other than standard
(AC 110~240 volts) power supply.
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EnergyPak(s) from the charger. DO NOT CHARGE AN ENERGYPAK FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS!
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3. HOW THINGS WORK

It is extremely important to the performance of your Hybrid Cycling Technology bicycle -- and to your
personal enjoyment and safety -- that you understand how the features of the bicycle operate. Even if you
are an experienced cyclist, you should not assume that the way things have worked on bicycles you've
owned previously will operate similarly on this Hybrid bicycle. Be sure to read and understand this section
of the owner's manual. If you have even the slightest doubt how any of the mechanical features on your
Hybrid bicycle operate, talk to your Authorized Giant Dealer.
a. HYBRID CYCLING TECHNOLOGY – ACTIVATING
HYBRID POWER
Hybrid Cycling Technology provides motor assistance based on your pedaling force and speed. To
activate hybrid power in a bicycle with two EnergyPaks, turn the Power Control Switch located on the right
side of the handlebar to either the "R" or "L" position. This engages the EnergyPak on either the right ("R")
side of the bicycle or the left ("L"). To activate hybrid power in a Hybrid bicycle with a single EnergyPak,
push the "ON/OFF" button on the RideControl Command Center on the left side of the handlebar to "ON."
If the EnergyPak is charged, the LED's will illuminate respective to the power available in the EnergyPak.
Power Control Switch – Two EnergyPak Model
Turn to "L" or "R" to activate Hybrid Power
• On a Hybrid bicycle powered by two EnergyPaks, when one EnergyPak has completely run down turn
the Power Control Switch to the other EnergyPak indicator. For example, if you've been riding with the
Power Control Switch at "R" and the right EnergyPak has completely run down, turn the Power Control
Switch to the "L" position to once again engage hybrid power from a charged EnergyPak on the left.
• On a Hybrid bicycle powered by one EnergyPak, when the EnergyPak has completely run down, you
must recharge that EnergyPak (see page 6) or replace it with a spare charged EnergyPak (available for
purchase from your Authorized Giant Dealer). If you've carried a spare charged EnergyPak with you
"OFF" and NO LED's are illuminated. Then remove the depleted EnergyPak from it's holder as outlined
in Steps 3 and 4 beginning on page 6. Install the spare charged EnergyPak in that holder as outlined
in Steps 9 and 10 on page 8. Push the "ON/OFF" button on the RideControl Command Center to "ON"
so that the LED's are once again illuminated, indicating hybrid power is again available.
• If your Hybrid bicycle is parked or stored with the EnergyPak(s) in place, make certain the Power
Control Switch (on a model with two EnergyPaks) is turned to the "OFF" position. For a Hybrid bicycle
with only one EnergyPak, make certain the "ON/OFF" button on the RideControl Command Center
has been pushed so that NO LED's are illuminated. That indicates that hybrid power has been turned
"OFF." LEAVING YOUR HYBRID BICYCLE "ON" OR WITH THE POWER CONTROL SWITCH TO
"L" OR "R" WHILE IT IS STORED OR PARKED WILL RESULT IN RAPID ENERGY LOSS!
• If left unattended for 5 minutes, your Hybrid bicycle will go into a "sleep" mode. Simply turn the bicycle
"OFF" (Power Control Switch on the two EnergyPak model to "OFF", RideControl Command Center
"ON/OFF" button pushed to "OFF" on the single EnergyPak model) for 1 – 2 seconds. Then turn
the Power Control Switch back to either "R" or "L" or push the "ON/OFF" button on the RideControl
Command Center to "ON" to reactivate hybrid power.
RideControl Command Center – Single EnergyPak model
Push "ON/OFF" to activate Hybrid Power
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