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Vélo Cargo E250
Owner's Manual
Operation
Maintenance
Vélo Electrique Ltd
Poole
Dorset, UK
Web: www.veloelectrique.co.uk
E: info@veloelectrique.co.uk
®
®
Velo Electrique
and Velo Cargo
are registered trademark ofVelo Electrique Ltd.
© Vélo Electrique, 2013
Date: 1 July 2013
CD 1001
Issue: 1.0
Vélo Cargo Owner's Manual
Page 1 of 34
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Summary of Contents for Vélo Electrique Cargo E250
- Page 1 Vélo Cargo E250 Owner’s Manual Operation Maintenance Vélo Electrique Ltd Poole Dorset, UK Web: www.veloelectrique.co.uk E: info@veloelectrique.co.uk ® ® Velo Electrique and Velo Cargo are registered trademark ofVelo Electrique Ltd. © Vélo Electrique, 2013 Date: 1 July 2013 CD 1001 Issue: 1.0...
- Page 2 Table of amendments Issue number Amendment summary Date Initial issue 1 July 2013 Date: 1 July 2013 CD 1001 Issue: 1.0 Vélo Cargo Owner’s Manual Page 2 of 34...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ............................. 5 Important safety instructions ......................5 Disclaimer ..........................5 Symbols used in this manual ....................5 General safety instructions ..................... 6 2.3.1 UK Standards Compliance ..................... 6 2.3.2 European Standards Compliance .................. 6 2.3.3 Electrical Modifications ....................7 2.3.4 Mechanical Modifications .................... - Page 4 Parking the Vélo Cargo......................20 Locking the Vélo ........................20 Using the seatbelts ....................... 20 Using the rain cover ......................21 Removing the seats ......................21 7.10 General tricycle riding rules ....................22 Maintenance and inspection ......................22 Adjusting and replacing the brakes ..................22 8.1.1 To adjust and rebalance the front brakes ..............
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Page 5: Introduction
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a VeloCargo E250 electric power assisted cargo tricycle. Vélo Électrique cargo bikes are sold as an affordable alternative to the second car or delivery vehicle. They provide low cost family or cargo transport and come with electric power assistance as standard to make the navigation of our roads comfortable and safe for the rider and its occupants. -
Page 6: General Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT: Important: please take note TIP: Tip: helpful information 2.3 General safety instructions The Vélo Electrique cargo tricycle is inherently much safer and easier to ride that a bicycle due to the fact that it has three wheels – if one wheel hits an obstacle such as a stone or pinecone, the tricycle cannot then easily flip over as a bicycle can. -
Page 7: Electrical Modifications
modification and the existing Vélo Electrique speed controller has a connector where this can be plugged in. The sensor itself fits over the crank Vélo Electrique can supply these items on request and at extra charge, fitment instructions are provided so that the job can be completed by a the owner or a cycle mechanic. -
Page 8: Specifications
The gears are of the derailleur type with a six speed index shift controller, these gears are used in conjunction with the electric power system to maximise the rider’s power input and extend the battery range. 4 Specifications Vélo Cargo E250 Weight (unladen with rain cover and seats fitted) 57kg Max load (cargo box) - Page 9 Motor Wattage 250W peak continuous Speed control system 3 speed power limitation coupled to variable twist and go throttle on right hand of handlebars Gears (mechanical) Shimano brand speed derailleur Wheels Front 20 inch x 1 inch Wheels Rear 26 inch x 1.5 inch Tyres Front (factory spec to maximum size) 20 x 1”...
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Page 10: Performance (Speed And Range)
4.1 Performance (Speed and Range) Your Vélo Electrique cargo cycle is designed to be ridden like a normal cycle, the electric power being used only to assist your human effort. Whilst the cycle can be propelled solely by the electric power, it will dramatically reduce the range and also the amount of ‘cycles’... -
Page 11: Operation
5 Operation 5.1 Pre ride safety checks As with any pedal cycle you should perform basic safety checks before each ride. 5.1.1 Check the brakes The safe operation of the Vélo Cargo is largely dependent on the correct set up of the brakes. The cycle has two front V-brakes and one rear V-brake. -
Page 12: Removing The Battery
Removing the battery 5.2 Removing and charging the battery 5.2.1 The battery charger Your battery can be charged in or out of the Vélo Cargo. The charger must be plugged into an AC wall socket and be protected from moisture. The battery is connected to the charger using the socket underneath the battery handle. -
Page 13: Turning The Battery On And Off And Removing From The Cycle
5.2.2 Turning the battery on and off and removing from the cycle All Vélo Cargo’s from frame no VEL004 onwards have a car type ignition key. It has three positions • Battery remove – in this position the battery lock is disabled and the battery can be safely removed using the handle. -
Page 14: Refitting The Battery
5.2.3 Refitting the battery The battery is secured in position by a rail and a locking pin. Care must be taken to ensure that the battery is sliding on the rail and not above it when refitting. TIP: Tip: If the battery is not secure or won’t plug into the electrical contacts at the end then it is most likely that it is not on the rail properly. -
Page 15: Check All Nuts And Bolts Are Secure
5.4 Check all nuts and bolts are secure The Vélo Cargo is factory adjusted to ensure that all of the nuts and bolts are attached to the right tightness (torque) and either use Nyloc security nuts or a thread locking compound is used to stop the nuts coming loose. - Page 16 • • Phillips screwdrivers large/small Multi-meter • Long nose pliers Date: 1 July 2013 CD 1001 Issue: 1.0 Vélo Cargo Owner’s Manual Page 16 of 34...
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Page 17: Riding The Vélo Cargo For The First Time
7 Riding the Vélo Cargo for the first time. Before riding the Vélo Cargo for the first time, make sure you have completed the safety checks indicated in this manual. It is suggested that your first practice ride should be on a quiet back street or park with some sharp corners and a hills to get practice on cornering and power optimisation on hills. -
Page 18: Pulling Off On A Hill
6. Select the lowest gear on the gear selector (push the bottom lever until the chain is on the biggest sprocket on the rear wheel) – the top lever is for changing down into a faster gear when you accelerate. 7. -
Page 19: Is The Hill Too Steep
7.2.1 Is the hill too steep???? If you are ascending a hill and with the assist power on ‘high’ and with the chain gear in the lowest gear and the Vélo Cargo grinds to a halt, you must release the throttle to avoid burning out the motor. Apply the brakes, step off the cycle and walk the Vélo Cargo up the hill whilst still using the throttle to provide electric assistance. -
Page 20: Braking
Tip: TIP: • GO SLOW AROUND CORNERS UNTIL YOU ARE CONFIDENT AT RIDING THE BIKE. • Always lean into your turn. • Do not accelerate whilst in a turn. 7.4 Braking The Vélo Cargo has three strong brakes which can pull the cycle up very quickly in the event of an emergency stop. -
Page 21: Using The Rain Cover
If you need to shorten the seatbelts further, you can undo the seatbelt mounting bolt under the seat and using a bradawl or red hot phillips screwdriver tip, poke a new hole through where suitable and then remount. 7.8 Using the rain cover The rain cover comes as standard with a new Velo Cargo. -
Page 22: General Tricycle Riding Rules
7.10 General tricycle riding rules • Lean, lean, lean, into turns!!! • Go slow on turns • Keep both hands on the handlebars at all times except when signalling • Keep your eyes on the road DON’T • Turn your body to the side and take your hand off to look behind you, you will cause the trike to swerve •... -
Page 23: To Adjust And Rebalance The Front Brakes
When this adjustment is fully used the cables must be re-clamped at the V-brake assembly itself on the wheel. The following two sections describe how to do this. 8.1.1 To adjust and rebalance the front brakes The brakes can be tightened individually if one is just slightly out or better still start from scratch and set both brakes. -
Page 24: To Adjust The Rear Brake
• The bike should now be hard to push as both front brakes should be rubbing • Now slacken off the adjustment on the front brake lever to loosen the brakes a little, this should now allow both wheels to rotate with the brake lever released and the pads should bite fairly strongly with light pressure •... -
Page 25: Removing A Wheel / Replacing The Tyres
• With the brakes sprung open, undo the Allen socket head bolt that holds the brake pad to the brake assembly. • Fit the new brake block and loosely tighten • Press the brake block against the wheel rim as if it were being applied by the brake lever, align it so that it is flat on the wheel rim and it doesn’t not touch the tyre (allow about 1mm of clearance). -
Page 26: Standard Tyre Inflation Pressures
IMPORTANT: If you are replacing a front tyre, replace with the same type. If this is not possible you must replace both front tyres to avoid potentially dangerous handling problems. Tip: TIP: • Check you tyre pressures frequently! • Check that your wheel isn’t buckled; a buckled wheel will not brake well and will wear the tyre in only one spot potentially causing a blow-out. - Page 27 To change a tyre /repair a puncture without disturbing the power cables; • Remove the battery from the trike to disable the electronics • Place a stand of some sort underneath the crank (pedals) so that the rear wheel is about 3 inches off the ground.
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Page 28: Troubleshooting Failure In The Motor And Electronic Control System
8.3 Troubleshooting failure in the motor and electronic control system If the Vélo Électrique VeloCargo motor stops working for any reason or is behaving strangely, you must contact Vélo Electrique in the first instance to assist in troubleshooting the cause of the problem over the phone. -
Page 29: Electrical Drawings
The Vélo Électrique warranty applies to customers who have purchased directly from Vélo Électrique or from Vélo Électrique authorised distributors or Vélo Électrique authorised installers. As stated in the Vélo Électrique terms and conditions the warranty is void “if you have used the product for purposes beyond its intended use or in excess of its specified capacity or if you or others have altered, repaired, or tried to repair or tampered with it”. - Page 30 Date: 1 July 2013 CD 1001 Issue: 1.0 Vélo Cargo Owner’s Manual Page 30 of 34...
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Page 31: Vélo Cargo Logbook
11 Vélo Cargo logbook Date Estimated Observations / service items / damage mileage Date: 1 July 2013 CD 1001 Issue: 1.0 Vélo Cargo Owner’s Manual Page 31 of 34... -
Page 32: End User Warranty Registration Card
12 End user warranty registration card Please fill in and mail or email a photocopy/scanned PDF of this warranty registration card back to Vélo Électrique. Please keep the original in this owner’s manual for your future reference. We will not use this information for marketing purposes or sell it. - Page 33 Vélo Électrique Ltd Poole, Dorset, UK Web: www.veloelectrique.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)7917 698 438 info@veloelectrique.co.uk ® Vélo Électrique and Velo Cargo are registered trademarks of Vélo Électrique Ltd, manufacturers of custom electric cargo tricycles. Date: 1 July 2013 CD 1001 Issue: 1.0 Vélo Cargo Owner’s Manual Page 33 of 34...
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