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Focus Designs Sbu V3 Owner's Manual

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Manual for the SBU V3
One Wheel. ∞ Fun.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Focus Designs SBU! This manual is
designed to give you the information you need for the safe operation and
maintenance of your new SBU. Please read it thoroughly before riding your SBU.
F O C U S D E S I G N S . C O M
 

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  • Page 1 Manual for the SBU V3 One Wheel. ∞ Fun. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Focus Designs SBU! This manual is designed to give you the information you need for the safe operation and maintenance of your new SBU. Please read it thoroughly before riding your SBU.
  • Page 2   For Your Records: Congratulations on the purchase of your new Focus Designs SBU! This manual is designed to give you the information you need for the safe operation and maintenance of your new SBU. Please read it thoroughly before riding your SBU.
  • Page 3 Focus Designs Inc. The Electric Self-Balancing Unicycle OWNER’S MANUAL Edition, 2012 Copyright © 2012 by Focus Designs Inc. focusdesigns.com IMPORTANT: This manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Read it before you take the first ride on your new SBU and keep it for reference.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    [MANUAL   F OR   T HE   S BU   V 3]   4 of 25       Table   o f   C ontents   General   W arning:   ..........................   6   Fit   ................................   7    ...
  • Page 5 [MANUAL   F OR   T HE   S BU   V 3]   5 of 25         Range   ....................................   2 0   Regenerative   B raking   ..............................   2 0   Charger  ................................  ...

  • Page 6: General   W Arning

    [MANUAL   F OR   T HE   S BU   V 3]   6 of 25       General   W arning:   Like any sport, unicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride the SBU, you assume the responsibility for that risk, so you need to know, and to practice, the rules of safe and responsible riding and of proper use and maintenance.

  • Page 7: Fit

    [MANUAL   F OR   T HE   S BU   V 3]   7 of 25         Does   y our   S BU   f it   y ou?   Correct fit is an essential element of SBU safety, performance and comfort - it will result in the correct fit for your body.

  • Page 8: Safety   F Irst

    [MANUAL   F OR   T HE   S BU   V 3]   8 of 25       Safety   F irst   Always wear an approved helmet when riding your SBU, attach chin strap, and follow the helmet manufacturer’s instructions for fit, use and care of your helmet.

  • Page 9: Tire

    [MANUAL   F OR   T HE   S BU   V 3]   9 of 25       Tire   Make sure the tire is sufficiently inflated but below the maximum recommended pressure that is printed on the sidewall of the tire. The best way to inflate a tire to the correct pressure is with a bicycle pump, which has a built-in pressure gauge.

  • Page 10: Operation

    WARNING: The SBU is technologically advanced and complex. The only serviceable parts on the SBU are the tire, tube, and seat. All electronic and drive components need to be serviced by Focus Designs Inc. or an authorized service group. WARNING: Many service and repair tasks require special knowledge and tools.

  • Page 11: Led   S Tatus   I Ndicator

    [MANUAL   F OR   T HE   S BU   V 3]   11 of 25     LED   S tatus   I ndicator   The LED on the pushbutton switch is the only status indicator for the SBU. The LED will indicate certain modes that the SBU is in.

  • Page 12: Folding   F Oot   W Edges

    SBU more compact. Battery   C harger   Only use the charger supplied by Focus Designs. The high power battery pack must only be charged by the supplied charger. Do not attempt to charge by any other means.
  • Page 13 [MANUAL   F OR   T HE   S BU   V 3]   13 of 25     Get familiar with how the SBU balances. Hold the SBU by placing your hand on the seat, push the SBU forward and backward, notice how the SBU remains balanced under your hand.

  • Page 14: Changing   /   M Odifying   T He   S Bu,   O R   A Dding   A Ccessories

    There are many components and accessories available to enhance the comfort, performance and appearance of your SBU. However, if you add accessories, you do so at your own risk. Focus Designs has most likely not tested that accessory for compatibility, reliability or safety for the SBU. Check with Focus Designs before adding any accessories to your SBU.

  • Page 15: Appendix   A   -­-   S Afety

    [MANUAL   F OR   T HE   S BU   V 3]   15 of 25     Appendix   A   -­‐   S afety   Always wear a cycling helmet, which meets the latest certification standards and is appropriate for the type of riding you do.
  • Page 16 [MANUAL   F OR   T HE   S BU   V 3]   16 of 25     a) Vehicles slowing or turning, entering the road or your lane ahead of you, or coming up behind you. b) Parked cars or car doors opening. c) Pedestrians stepping out.
  • Page 17 [MANUAL   F OR   T HE   S BU   V 3]   17 of 25     safety topics. We recommend that you periodically review and reinforce the information in this Manual with younger riders. WARNING: Failure to follow any of these rules may result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 18: Appendix   B   -­-   S Pecifications

    Appendix   B   -­‐   S pecifications Rigid   C onstruction   Truly   H ands-­‐Free   Elegant   E lectronics   The SBU V3 is precision No handlebars, no steering Among the SBU’s many crafted by hand with 6061...

  • Page 19: Motion-­-Learning   T Echnology

    (only way cooler). Using some cool features like Turn Assist and Smart Sense the SBU V3 actively “learns” your motions and performs numerous safety calculations every second you ride. The sensors are the key to the SBU’s superior movement capabilities. Multiple 3-axis accelerometers and gyros provide superior inertial measurement enabling for a ride like no other.

  • Page 20: High-­-Performance   V Ehicle

    [MANUAL   F OR   T HE   S BU   V 3]   20 of 25     High-­‐Performance   V ehicle   It may weight only 27lbs but the SBU certainly is not shy to perform. The 1000 Watt BLDC motor commands unparalleled torque and unmatched satisfaction.

  • Page 21: The   H Uman   I Nterface

    The   H uman   I nterface   Specifically designed to be intuitive and natural feeling to ride, the hardware interface to the rider is also designed for simplicity and elegance. There is only one button to activate the SBU, one power override key lock, and one charger port.  ...

  • Page 22: Dimensions   A Nd   T Ravel   S Pecs

    [MANUAL   F OR   T HE   S BU   V 3]   22 of 25       Dimensions   a nd   T ravel   S pecs:   Riding Mode Compact Mode Storage Mode Height 28in. (711.2mm) 28in.

  • Page 23: Appendix   C   -­-   W Arranty

      Appendix   C   -­‐   W arranty   This agreement outlines the WARRANTY coverage supplied by Focus Designs, Inc., hereinafter to be called the “COMPANY” to the “USER” which is defined as an individual who has purchased the SBU (hereinafter to be called the “PRODUCT”) in a retail establishment or via an online storefront as approved by...
  • Page 24 [MANUAL   F OR   T HE   S BU   V 3]   24 of 25       be handled according to the COMPANY procedure. USER shall be responsible for shipping the PRODUCT to the COMPANY or COMPANY-authorized service representative.
  • Page 25 [MANUAL   F OR   T HE   S BU   V 3]   25 of 25       working condition must be provided along with any warranty claims. If the aforementioned items cannot be provided along with the warranty claim then the COMPANY, on a good-will basis, will consider the case and the COMPANY shall not be liable for covering the warranty.

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