Slide switch shown in
Middle position
Board Power Switch (left) &
LED indicator (right)
OPERATION
Preparation
Inspect outer carton and the board for any shipping damage. Report any damage to your freight carrier or
dealer. Remove your new board, remote control and charger.
Be sure that you are thoroughly familiar with
all of the features and controls explained in this manual before you ride.
Wear a helmet and protective gear at all times when on the board – even for short distances or durations!
Make sure the riding area is paved, level, free of obstacles, and is not crowded.
Charging the Battery
DO NOT charge before first use. Ride the board until the low battery warning begins, and then fully charge
your board. A full charging cycle can take 4 to 6 hours. A green indicator light on the charger means the
battery is fully charged. A steady red or flashing red indicator light means the charger is charging the battery.
Charge until the light turns a steady green. (
Monitor the first recharge cycle and DO NOT charge the first
time longer than 6 hours, even if the LED light remains red.
) After the first charging cycle, it is not
necessary to wear the batteries down all the way. Always store your board fully charged.
Adjust the Board’s Speed-Acceleration Performance (if desired)
Your board has 3 adjustable speed/acceleration ranges, with the factory preset middle position favored by
most riders. To adjust the board’s speed/acceleration performance, turn
off the wireless remote and remove the battery cover from the base of the
remote control. Set the slide switch according to these guidelines:
Middle Position = Full speed, with controlled acceleration
–
recommended for most riders, this factory preset setting offers
full throttle
acceleration
but will accelerate more
gradually
– to keep a rider from
being propelled off the back of the board from sudden trigger squeezes.
Far Left Position = Full speed, with full throttle control
–
recommended for only the
most experienced riders
this setting offers acceleration in direct response to trigger
pressure. Sudden trigger squeezes result in immediate acceleration – full, direct control so be careful!
Far Right = Low speed maximum
–
recommended for beginners and anyone who wants a slower, more controlled speed ride.
Power On – Board Link & Lock-On to Remote Control
Each Altered Electric Skateboard comes “paired” from the factory: the board’s motor control is programmed
to link and “lock on” to the remote control unit that is shipped with the board. Each time you turn on your
board and remote they will search to find each other and link/lock-on. Follow
these steps to get started (one board at a time if in a group)
:
1)
Turn the board’s power switch to the “On” Position (see picture at
right). The LED will turn green after 3 seconds and the board is ready
to link to your remote control.
2)
Next, turn on the remote control. The remote’s red LED will flash briefly
just one time followed by a single tone confirming remote is powered.
After 4 seconds the red LED on the remote will turn on and stay
on showing the remote control is linked with the board.
The light on the skateboard will turn greenish-red once the remote
is successfully linked. To conserve battery power, the LED on the remote control will begin to
flash
every 2-3 seconds. The remote is still continuously linked when the light is flashing.
Turning either unit off breaks the locked-on link and will require a repeat of these steps to restart. Once a
board and remote are properly linked, signal interference from other boards and most other electronic
sources is eliminated.
Note: If your board does not link, you will need to re-“pair” the board with the remote. Follow the instructions
offered on our website link to re-pair the units at
www.AlteredElectricSkateboards.com/re-pair.pdf.
Acceleration & Braking with Remote Control
The wireless remote control regulates the speed of the board through the trigger:
Pulling the trigger
toward you
accelerates the board.
Releasing the trigger returns it to the neutral position and allows you to coast. In neutral the belt drive-drive
wheel will slow the board down slightly, even when coasting downhill.
Pushing the trigger
away from you
engages braking. Braking begins very gradually to keep you from
being thrown forward off the board, but the
last 25% of forward trigger movement
creates very strong
braking for emergency stops. BE CAREFUL WHEN APPLYING FULL BRAKE. LOWER YOUR CENTER
OF GRAVITY BY CROUCHING SLIGHTLY TO KEEP FROM BEING THROWN FORWARD OFF THE
BOARD DURING HARD BRAKING.
WARNING! Your Altered® Electric Skateboard is powerful. Never pull the trigger quickly
or release it suddenly with no resistance. If you step on and pull the trigger quickly, you
will be thrown backward off the board. If traveling at high speed, pushing the trigger
forward quickly (engaging the brake) could throw you forward, headfirst off the front of
the board. Know your limits and accelerate and brake accordingly!
Low Battery Power Warning Beeps & Auto Shut-Off
If the
remote controller
begins making a series of
continuous double beeps (beepbeep…
beepbeep…beepbeep…)
, the remote unit is letting you know that its AAA batteries are running down and
should be replaced. The remote can shut off when the batteries are low. This will cause the board’s fail-safe
braking mode to engage. Do not ride your board if the batteries in the remote are low.
When the
36v battery pack
on the board gets low the remote controller will begin to sound
intermittent
beeps (beep…beep…beep…beep…)
to let you know you’re reaching the end of your ride time and that
it’s time to recharge. The faster the beeps, the lower your battery is.
Note: Your board also has an
automatic shut-off to prolong battery life
. The
board turns off after about
5 minutes
of non-use. Your
remote turns off after 3 minutes
of non-use. Turn back on and follow the
linking sequence to restart.
Riding Tips
Pull the trigger very slowly until you start to feel the motor engage. If you get on the board and pull the
trigger quickly the board will throw you off the back. Once the motor has engaged, pull the trigger more to
increase speed.
To decrease speed, slowly release the trigger. Letting the trigger return to its starting position puts the
board in neutral.
To brake, push the trigger forward. Braking power is relative to the speed you are traveling. If you are at full
speed when you engage the brakes, more brake will be applied than if you were coasting in neutral.
Maximum speed and stopping distance depend on your weight and the riding surface.
If the remote control and board lose connection (connection range can be up to 125 feet), the motor will go
into partial braking mode.
Turn the board and remote control off when not in use to maximize battery life. If you notice unreliable
communication with the board, replace the four AAA batteries in the remote control.
On an uphill run keep your weight more over the rear wheels to keep them from slipping. If the hill is too
steep, the board will bog down and continued use may overheat the motor. Stop, step off and walk the
steep hills. Lighter weight riders go up hills faster than heavier riders.
On downhill runs when coasting, the drive belt-drive wheel combination provides slight resistance to slow
you down. You also have full braking control. Frequent minor speed corrections with the brakes are
preferable to letting your speed build up and then braking suddenly.
Never ride down hills that are too steep to maintain safe control of your board. Never ride down hills that
require constant braking, as this can damage the board’s electronics.
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