Using Your Brakes; Pedaling; Watching For Obstacles Around You; Safe Riding In Various Conditions - Prodeco Technologies Mariner User Manual

k) Using your brakes
Your Mariner is equipped with a high performance ―Tool Free‖ adjusting Avid BB5 front Disc Brake and rear V-Brake
system. This brake system allows your new Mariner to stop quickly and accurately. An oversized Avid HS ―Heat Shedding‖
stainless steel disc rotor is utilized for the front axle for increased heat dissipation. When properly adjusted, the Mariner high
performance brake system offers tremendous stopping power. Prior to leaving the factory, the Mariner brakes were
adjusted tight and properly tested. Due to cable stretching from new condition, your brakes may need to be readjusted
within a few weeks of riding. Please refer to Chapter 7 ―Maintenance and Replacement‖, section c ―Brake adjustments‖ to
adjust your brakes for optimum performance. When braking, both brake levers should be applied simultaneously. Your left
brake lever manages your front brake and your right brake lever manages your rear brake. You should first become
accustomed with the stopping power of each brake (front & rear). Test each brake separately in a controlled environment
for their ability to stop the bicycle. Front brakes when locked can cause the rear wheel to come off the ground and the rider
can be thrown off the bicycle. In emergency situations, apply pressure to each brake lever, shift your weight to the back of
the bicycle and only attempt to use full force on the front brakes when the bicycle is not stopping quickly enough. Always
keep a safe distance between vehicles, pedestrians and other bicycle riders from yourself.
WARNING:
Locking the front wheel during braking can cause the rear wheel to lift off the ground and
throw the rider off the bicycle. Both brake levers should be applied simultaneously. In an emergency situation
shift your weight to the back of the bicycle. Locking the front wheel can cause the rider to lose control, be
thrown off the bicycle and cause serious injury or death.
l)

Pedaling

Pedaling your Mariner is the same as pedaling a traditional bicycle. It is recommended you add pedaling to the power of the
bicycle to enhance the distance per charge. The Mariner is a single speed bicycle and has the ratio of a 48T front chain ring
(sprocket) against a 16T rear freewheel which is designed to offer an easy pedaling pace at speeds up to 11 MPH. With the
use of the throttle, any speed over 15MPH requires little effort in pedaling with the almost impossibility to pedal fast enough
to catch up with the motor. If not using the motor and pedaling under the rider's own power, the ratio of 48T to 16T on a 20‖
rim can feel slightly difficult if on an incline. It is recommended on steep inclines, the rider utilizes the throttle to assist in
powering the bicycle up the incline. If a rider's style of riding is throttle only with no pedaling, distance per charge will be
decreased and upon a steep incline, the rider may be required to assist the motor by pedaling to power up the incline.
m) Watching for obstacles around you
Your new Mariner travels at higher speeds than most riders are accustomed to, when compared to pedaling a traditional
bicycle. It is very important you are aware of your surroundings and obstacles which may appear near you. You must watch
the road surface you are traveling on which could cause the tires to slip or cause a flat. Examples are soft shoulders, rocks, pot
holes, uneven paths, grates, construction sites. Due to the higher rate of speed when riding under motor power versus
pedaling, objects will advance into your path at a faster rate. Pay attention to other riders in your area, automobiles,
motorcycles, pedestrians, poles, intersections and road signs to name a few. The Mariner resembles a traditional bicycle and
people walking, driving or standing may not realize you are on a motor powered vehicle and misjudge your traveling speed.
WARNING:
Hitting a pot hole, soft shoulder or other road deviation may cause you to lose control, be
thrown and cause serious injury or death.
n) Safe riding in various conditions
Riders may find themselves riding in a condition they did not plan on encountering. It is important your new Mariner is
maintained properly for optimum performance. Please read Chapter 7 on the details required to keep your electric bicycle at its
best. An unexpected rain storm, snow flurry or night ride could arise during a day's trip and you should always be prepared.
Please read Chapter 4 on Safety, so upon encountering an unexpected riding condition, you will be confident and ready.
o) Charging your battery
The Mariner's battery system is the safest and latest technology in Lithium Ion battery cells and was designed to be
easily charged. Chapter 8 offers a detailed explanation on battery management but the following information is a basic
guide in charging your battery. The battery is a removable device and can be charged on or off the bicycle. If removing
the battery to charge it, please follow these instructions.
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Locate the key ignition on the battery and turn the key in a counter clockwise rotation to the ―UNLOCK‖
position. You must push the key in to turn from the ―OFF‖ position to the ―UNLOCK‖ position.
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Grab the handle at the back of battery and carefully pull towards the back of the bicycle to slide off.
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The battery is now transportable and can be charged away from the bicycle when in ―UNLOCK‖ position.
For charging, please review the following instructions.
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Lift up the handle of the battery to access the RCA charging input.
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Insert the charging plug from the charger into the battery's RCA charging input.
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Insert the charger's power cord into a wall outlet.
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The charger's LED light will light RED while the charger is charging the battery.
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The charger's LED light will light GREEN upon the battery being fully charged.
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There is also a battery indicator for checking a full charge. Press the indicator button to display the battery's
energy storage. The indicator
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Once the battery is fully charged, you should discontinue charging and remove the charger.
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Unplug the charger's power cord from the wall and remove the charging plug from the battery.
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You are ready to install the battery pack back onto your bicycle.
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To install the battery, first align the bottom of the battery with the battery base rail.
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Once aligned, slide the
battery's terminal outlets. The battery's locking slots must slide properly onto the mount's 3 metal tabs.
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Once the battery is properly slid into place, you can then turn the key to the ―ON‖ position.
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The LEDs on the throttle in the ―ON‖ position will display a charged battery's energy capacity.
is located on top of the battery.
battery firmly into the battery base and until the battery base terminals insert into the
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