Blue Sky Design BugE, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...1 BugETm Owners Manual Version 1 5 copyright Blue Sky Design 2006 ...

Page 2: ...driving your automobile because you use it only when you really need the speed range and capacity of a large vehicle The rest of the time your BugE will be a cleaner and more appropriate option for you your community and the environment You will find your BugE a welcome non threatening transportation alternative by motorists bicyclists and pedestrians Please use your BugE appropriately and safely ...

Page 3: ...nity based business opportunity The BugE can be assembled by its owner by individual home based businesses or non profit organizations to provide work or job training opportunities We hope it makes a difference For BugE Vehicle Kit information contact Mark Murphy Blue Sky Design 49 North Second Street Creswell Oregon 97426 Phone 541 895 5421 E mail BlueSkyDsn aol com Website www BlueSkyDsn com ...

Page 4: ...for aerodynamic benefit only It is not designed for crash protection Do not lift this vehicle using the bodywork Lift only with the wheels or metal frame Local ordinances and State or Federal laws may regulate or restrict the use licensing and insurance requirements for this vehicle and or driver The driver is the sole responsible party for the safe use application and operation of this vehicle Ke...

Page 5: ...truts The Seat should be positioned for the comfortable use of the primary driver The seat can be repositioned by removing and re installing it in different mounting holes CAUTION Do not let the fairing drop You could bump your head or damage the fairing CAUTION Be sure to set the Parking Brake before exiting the BugE so it won t roll away NOTICE Be sure to remove the On Off Key when you get out t...

Page 6: ...driving the BugE without your permission CAUTION Always turn off the power to prevent the BugE from moving if the Accelerator is accidentally pushed and for safety when charging the batteries The Parking Brake is a Red lever on the right side of the seat Push it down with your foot to release the brake Pull it up with your toe to engage the Parking Brake CAUTION Never drive with the parking Brake ...

Page 7: ...ection Adjust the Rear View mirrors if needed Check that the fairing is down and latched Insert the On Off Key and turn the Key to the On position Check the Battery Meter Release the Parking Brake Place both hands on the handlebars Press gently on the Accelerator Lever ...

Page 8: ...ays keep both hands on the handlebars when driving Steering the BugE is easy just like a bicycle You can turn around easily on a typical 20 foot wide street The BugE should feel comfortable and stable to drive under normal conditions ...

Page 9: ... If you have regular places you visit you will often find a handy outlet to Opportunity Charge the batteries NOTICE Always ask first if you can plug into someone s outlet A full charge will cost less than a quarter If you have a lot of errands to attend to Opportunity Charging can extend your range dramatically Instead of waiting for the batteries to drain down and waiting for them to fully re cha...

Page 10: ...an 10 pounds There is a small storage tray in front of the seat as well Overloading The payload maximum for the BugE is 200 pounds Put cargo in the front Storage Compartment WARNING The BugE is for one person only Motor Care NOTICE Low motor clearance Avoid speed bumps pot holes and water puddles Do not use off road Motor damage may result NOTICE Motor overheating may result from hard use such as ...

Page 11: ...e BugE is a very efficient vehicle It is lightweight which requires less energy to move the fairing is very aerodynamic reducing the air resistance and the tires create very little rolling resistance However how you drive will have a big influence on your range The best techniques for increasing range are Fully charging the batteries Properly inflated tires 35 psi Gentle acceleration Slower speeds...

Page 12: ... with a bicycle or motorcycle avoid pot holes and rutted surfaces Slow down POT HOLES WATER AND MUD can damage the tires wheels and the motor Braking Wet weather will increase braking distances and can cause skidding Slow down Traction Wet and snowy weather will reduce traction and contribute to skidding around corners and when accelerating Reducing tire pressure to 30 psi normal pressure is 35psi...

Page 13: ...ent We recommend four Optima or Exide brand Blue Top 34 AGM type batteries These are spill proof sealed batteries and do not need any Battery Acid or water added Regular wet cell batteries of the same size will work too Batteries should be replaced when they will not hold a full charge or performance is not satisfactory AGM type batteries are available at most battery retailers Always replace the ...

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Page 15: ... terminals so current flows from one battery to the next Battery wiring Diagram Caution Always turn off the key switch before connecting batteries Tires The tires should be maintained at 35 psi Replace the tires when the tread wears down The tires are 2 25 x 16 and are available at most Motorcycle Shops These tires also have inner tubes that should be replaced with the tires If the tires has a fla...

Page 16: ...8 hole in the end of the crack to keep it from continuing The crack can then be repaired with Acrylic glue available at Plastic supply Stores WARNING Do not operate the BugE with a cracked or broken canopy It can shatter and cause injury The canopy can be replaced by removing the front Turn signal attachment screws and then gently separating the Velcro perimeter tape Notice Modifications for an Op...

Page 17: ...tch On Are the batteries charged up Is the Parking Brake Off Were you going up a steep hill or hot rodding Is the motor hot No Do the Headlights work No Check the big Fuse between the controller and the Batteries and the yellow fuse in the fairing Is either one blown Yes Replace it with a new one at an automotive part store No Any obvious loose cables or connections No Is the chain broken derailed...

Page 18: ...18 BASIC 48 VOLT WIRING DIAGRAM Motor 300 amp 48 volt PWM Controller NOT TO SCALE M B B on off key 16 wire 4 cable Battery Battery thumb throttle 250A fuse ...

Page 19: ...e 34 miles Run a Refrigerator for a day 42 miles Drive an Electric Car for 100 miles 534 miles Drive a Gasoline Car for 100 miles 862 miles The typical stop and go BugE energy use within cities is about 170 watt hours per mile 580 BTU per mile The national average residential price of electricity is about 6 cents per kilowatt hour This means the cost of electricity to run a BugE is about 1 cent pe...

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Page 21: ...m Ba BugE Owners Manual 10 00 Bb BugE Assembly Manual 35 00 B1 BugE Chassis Assembly 600 00 B2 BugE Steering Spindle set 200 00 B3 BugE Front Wheel and Brake Assembly 1 175 00 B4 BugE Rear Wheel and Brake Assembly 200 00 B5 BugE Seat 100 00 B6 BugE Seat Cover 75 00 B7 BugE Battery Pan 250 00 B8 BugE Fender Pan 350 00 B9 BugE Motor Cover 100 00 B10 BugE Fairing Assembly 800 00 B11 BugE Clear Canopy...

Page 22: ...______________ Company_________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________ City_______________________State_______________Zip________________ Send Order to Blue Sky Design 49 North Second Street Creswell Oregon 97426 Ph 541 895 5421 www BlueSkyDsn com BlueSkyDsn aol com Primary Component Suppliers Electrical parts EV Parts www ...

Page 23: ... Black to black Yellow to white Left highbeam Headlight Black to black Green to white Right Turn signals Black to black Green to yellow Left Turn Signals Black to black Brown to yellow Taillight Black attach to metal bracket Blue to Red Yellow to black Fuse Blue white not used Red black On off Switch Left and Right Brake lever switch Red Yellow Blue taillight Splices with Lowbeam yellow Battery Me...