E-Wheels EW-88, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 Electric Trike Read this manual completely before riding your mountain bike EW 88 E WheelsTM Mobility Scooters www ActiveForever com ...

Page 2: ... Suggestions 6 Wet Weather Riding 7 Night Riding 8 Other Reminders 9 Specifications 9 Parts and Usage 10 17 Routine Operation 18 Battery Care and Maintenance 19 Battery Charging 21 Other Maintenance 23 Warranty Returns 24 Scheduled Maintenance 24 www ActiveForever com ...

Page 3: ...The EW 88 Electric Trike provides extra energy without much effort The removable battery is hardly noticeable Cycling is a sport that fits easily into anyone s daily routine With ease you can cycle to work cycle with the children to school to the mall to visit friends for coffee or just to enjoy the fresh air and nature All this you can do relaxed with a EW 88 electric trike www ActiveForever com ...

Page 4: ...ou assume allresponsibility for these risks Thus you need to know and practice the rules of safe and responsible riding YOUR INSURANCE POLICIES MAY NOT PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR ACCIDENTS INVOLVING THE USE OF THIS TRICYCLE TO DETERMINE IF COVERAGE IS PROVIDED YOU SHOULD CONTACT YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY OR AGENT www ActiveForever com ...

Page 5: ...ay on your feet and will stay on the floorboard o Wear bright visible clothing that is not so loose that it can catch on moving parts of the EW 88 or objects at the side of the road or trail o Think about your speed and keep your speed consistent with safe operating conditions The Don ts o Never ride with headphones They mask traffic sounds distract you from concentrating on your surroundings and ...

Page 6: ...r when visibility is obscured at dusk or in the dark or when you are very tired Each of these conditions increases the risk of accident o Never allow children to ride Never allow others to ride without reading and understanding these instructions Operating Reminders and Suggestions o Review all instructions carefully before riding the EW 88 o Follow all rules and regulations in your area for opera...

Page 7: ...road conditions Wet Weather Riding Wet weather impairs traction braking and visibility both for the rider and for other vehicles sharing the road The risk of accident is dramatically increased in wet conditions In wet weather you need to take extra care In wet conditions the stopping power of your brakes as well as the brakes of other vehicles sharing the road is dramatically reduced This makes it...

Page 8: ...ons Make sure that your EW 88 is equipped with correctly positioned and securely mounted reflectors Make sure your clothing or cargo does not obstruct a reflector or light Wear light colored reflective clothing and accessories any reflective device or light source that moves will help you get the attention of approaching motorists pedestrians and other traffic Ride slowly Avoid hazards such as pot...

Page 9: ...48 volt BATTERIES Lead acid TIRE SIZE Front 20 1 75 Rear 22 1 75 CHARGER Smart charger included SPEED Up to 17MPH DISTANCE Up to 18 25 miles per charge can still pedal if charge is lost distance varies by riders weight terrain road surface etc THROTTLE TYPE Variable speed control Twist Throttle or pedal assisted KEY START Yes FRAME TYPE Steel BRAKING SYSTEM Front drum brake rear brake expansion br...

Page 10: ...10 Key Power Power Light Light Battery Indicator Insert key and turn to power on electronic www ActiveForever com ...

Page 11: ...11 Forward Reverse Switch Throttle Brake Lever Horn Twist throttle to engage electric motor Press horn green circle to engage horn www ActiveForever com ...

Page 12: ...12 Break Lock Seat Bolt Adjust Squeeze break lever and push down break lock www ActiveForever com ...

Page 13: ...13 Basket Basket Fastener Remove basket simply flip up all four break fasteners www ActiveForever com ...

Page 14: ...14 Battery Located Below Basket Battery Key Lock Turn key to lock or unlock bike battery www ActiveForever com ...

Page 15: ...t Fuse It is important to insert bike power plug into the charger plug port Remove the fuse cap to replace the fuse The charger plug port can be used to charge the battery by simply inserting charger plug directly into the charger port www ActiveForever com ...

Page 16: ...16 Rear Break Cable Adjustment Front Break Cable Adjustment Both front and rear brakes can be adjusted by adjusting the brake cable to your satisfaction www ActiveForever com ...

Page 17: ...17 Hub Motion Plug The hub motor plug must be pulled apart to remove the front wheel www ActiveForever com ...

Page 18: ...mage the battery 3 Verify the proper adjustment and function of the brakes 4 Make sure the EW 88 is in good mechanical order Visually inspect and hand check the vehicle and and snug any loose bolts screws or other fasteners 5 With the EW 88 visually inspected turn the key switch and apply the throttle to verify the motor s smooth operation Apply the brake to stop the motor Verify that the throttle...

Page 19: ...Thus it is good to charge the battery after each ride A partial discharge will require less time on the chargers What to Expect Realistically The battery can keep its performance for about 400 charge discharge cycles with high current and deep 80 discharging The storage capacity of the battery will decline after 200 times recharging If you re charge the battery before it is exhausted you dramatica...

Page 20: ...r explode causing serious injury If you accept this risk work slowly and exercise utmost care Work with only one wire at one time Battery Trouble Should a battery ever leak do not touch the battery liquid If you are exposed to the solution flush the affected area with water If you must handle the battery wear disposable gloves Replace the battery if there are leaks visible breaks or cracks Dispose...

Page 21: ...ly if you will not use it for a long period Ideally you should charge it every 20 days Even a healthy battery will discharge itself slowly Even with its power off the EW 88 Battery state of charge will decline gradually over time Remember to fully charge the battery before your first ride The battery may be low when you receive your new EW 88 1 While charging the Battery keep the key switch OFF 2 ...

Page 22: ... ride will require a longer time A complete 90 discharge may require 6 hours to recharge To prevent electrolysis battery fluid loss by hydrogen generation do not charge for longer than eighteen hours Before riding the electric trike for the first time you must charge the batteries for 4 6 hours using the supplied charger To charge pull the protective cover from the charging sockets Then plug the c...

Page 23: ... and lubricate the mechanical power transmission components The brake cables may also need lubrication Lubricate the brake cables with silicone or graphite lubricant Maintenance period one month Lubricate the fork Shock Absorber tube axle rim and the axle ball bearing with SH T0386 lubricant bicycle or lithium grease Maintenance period one year Cleaning 1 Never wash the bike using high pressure wa...

Page 24: ...rn out Wheel rim to ensure it is not distorted Steering Linkage to ensure it is not distorted Brake to ensure it is working properly Throttle to ensure that it is working properly Steering system to ensure operation is normal Wheel axle to ensure if it is loose Motor to see if it is working properly If you find problems that you cannot solve them yourself during your inspection and maintenance ple...