Daymak Gatto, User Manual

Page 1: ...The Gatto E Bike By Daymak Electric Bicycle User s Guide For Use in Canada Only Updated July 2008 ...

Page 2: ...alternative energy and fuel efficient vehicles It has a distribution network of 10 retail stores two of which are coporate owned and 50 dealers primarily in On tario Daymak possesses the expertise and knowl edge to go from Concept to Commercialization in all the aspects including designing testing manufac turing and selling its products The company is cur rently in the process of developing and la...

Page 3: ...ge 3 Table of Contents About Daymak 2 Table of Contents 3 Introduction 4 Bicycle Part Diagrams 5 Riding Instructions 6 Operating Instructions 10 The Battery 12 Technical Data 17 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 20 E Bikes and Canadian Law 23 TPS Training Bulletin 25 ...

Page 4: ...ful ongoing design work by our engineers We hope you enjoy using this product and welcome any feedback that you may have New Laws Most provinces in Canada most states in the U S A the United Kingdom and many European countries have new laws that permit cyclists to use electric motors to assist the regular operation of bicycles Please check with your provincial or state government to learn about yo...

Page 5: ... Rear Wheel 6 Rear Shock Absorber 7 Hub Motor 8 Controller inside 9 Kickstand 10 Battery inside 11 Battery Carrier with lock 12 Battery charger slot 13 Front Shock Absorber 14 Wheel Rims 15 Tire 16 Front Mud Guard 17 Headlight 18 On Off key switch 19 Handlebars 20 Pedals 21 Seat Compartment Diagram 2 The Handlebars and Controls This diagram illustrates the various parts of the control mechanism an...

Page 6: ...le and you should always be in control of it Share the Road Be careful in mixed traffic When on bicycle paths traveling near pedestrians or on recreational trails try to be polite and courteous to those using the paths with you E bikes are new in most cities so other users of the roads and recreational paths may not know how to deal with e bike riders Bear in mind that in a sense e bike riders are...

Page 7: ...eft and remove the key Warning When you activate the e bike the electrical system becomes live Do not try to affect changes to the E Bike such as removing the battery or repairing electrical components while the E Bike is activated Turn the E Bike off and remove the key before you attempt to access any of the electrical components Also the battery carries a significant electric charge and can inju...

Page 8: ...hecked regularly The brake pads will eventually wear down through friction and after significant use will have to be replaced Signalling You can signal and warn other users of the road by both sound and light signal The Horn The e bike has a horn The horn button is on the left handlebar Simply press it to activate the horn Turning Signal Lights Your e bike has turn signal lights The turn signal ac...

Page 9: ... and give yourself more room to stop or slow if necessary The Motor and Water Your e bike is not designed to be immersed in water Always ensure that the water level does not go above the middle of the tire to prevent water from getting inside the motor Water in the motor can cause short circuits and may damage the electrical systems in your e bike Riding in Cold Weather Your e bike is designed to ...

Page 10: ...ing the locking mechanism such as items you have placed in the storage compartment and push the seat down with force You will hear a click sound when it is properly closed Note The seat trunk will not open if you are sitting on it Parking and Locking your E Bike When you want to park your e bike for a short time either when you have reached your destination or are at home follow these steps 1 Stop...

Page 11: ...d This is useful if you are going to store your e bike or if it is damaged and you wish to bring it to be serviced Disable the circuit breaker using the following very simple procedure 1 Open the seat compartment 2 Find the circuit breaker switch it should be very obvious 3 Activate the switch The power to the e bike will be disabled Long Term Storage of your E Bike If you are storing your bike fo...

Page 12: ...esence of steep hills and inclines and other issues such as proper air pressure in the tires Saving Power If you are traveling long distances you can save a lot of electricity by using better driving habits Coasting When going downhill or over long flat road surfaces try using your e bike s momentum and allow it to coast without drawing power from the motor Stopping and Starting Try to avoid stop ...

Page 13: ... the charger cable into the charging slot on the e bike This is found on the outside casing of the e bike in front of and just underneath the seat 3 Plug the male end of the charger power cable into your wall socket This should be a 110v household electricity supply You can also use a portable generator if necessary but make sure it provides 110V current 4 Allow the e bike to charge for the approp...

Page 14: ...d lie in storage without a charge This significantly reduces the battery s lifespan and may cause damage Keep it Charged When being stored charge the battery occasionally to make sure its power supply does not run down Charging it once every 21 days should be sufficient Warning DO NOT place your Lead Acid battery on concrete If for whatever reason your battery has been removed do not place it on c...

Page 15: ...nstructions can result in serious injury WARNING Follow these instructions closely Use care when handling your battery Always lift the battery with both hands and carry it with care Never drop the battery If the case is damaged the contents may leak out Never puncture or open the battery case The contents are dangerous and may cause injury Do not touch the contents of a leaking battery Seek help i...

Page 16: ...tery dispose of it at a proper municipal battery recycling facility If none is available please contact your local Daymak dealer Warning Be absolutely sure that you replace the battery with an identical or very similar battery While it is possible to change the battery format or power levels this requires advanced knowledge of electrical systems If improperly done this can result in immediate and ...

Page 17: ...allows your e bike to achieve faster acceleration to climb steeper hills and to save energy In future it will allow for other ways of recharging your e bike s batteries such as by using solar or wind power The electronic controller is located under the seat assembly This controller efficiently regulates the speed and electronic functions of the bicycle It allows for stepless speed adjustment shuts...

Page 18: ...n Unlike normal friction grip bicycle brakes which clamp down from the outside the drum brakes clamp from the inside When the brakes are activated tension increases and the clamps engage This is a very effective and reliable way to stop a vehicle The brakes are contained within a sealed unit and are very finely adjusted and fitted The Chain and Pedals The pedals are connected to the rear wheel Alo...

Page 19: ...0 RPM Working efficiency 70 80 Torque 32 55 Nm Max Climbing Angle 12 15 Degrees Controller Statistics Model D 125 Input voltage 48V Low Protective Voltage 43 5V Excess Current Protection 17A Charger Input AC 100 240V Standard Input voltage 110V 10 Output DC 48V BM online Charger output voltage 43 8 10 50Hz Power Rated 80W Voltage Charge 43 2 44 2V Charge Current 2 5A 0 02A Charge Time 3 8 hours Ty...

Page 20: ...ve the valve cap and place in a secure location 4 Place the nozzle end of an air pump hand power or mechanical over the valve 5 Pump up the air in the tire being careful not to let the pressure go above the level prescribed on the side of the tire wall 6 Remove the pump nozzle from the air valve without allowing much air to escape from the tire 7 Replace the valve cap on the air valve Note Maintai...

Page 21: ...n From time to time you may need to adjust the brake cable tension on your drum brakes to loosen or tighten them On your drum brakes a small wing nut rides up and down a threaded bolt moving the brake cable and tightening or loosening the brake pads Just outside the casing near the drum brake the brake cable joins the drum brake A small wing nut allows you to adjust the tension 1 Locate the wing n...

Page 22: ...rs are experiencing difficulties check the air pressure in your tires If the air pressure is too low this may be the reason you feel less comfortable It may have nothing to do with your shock absorbers If the problem persists take your e bike to your Daymak dealer for servicing Bringing in your E Bike for Service Do not attempt to service the electronic or mechanical parts of your e bike unless yo...

Page 23: ...ning Bulletin at the end of this manual and keep it with you when you are traveling If you are stopped by traffic authorities who are unfamiliar with e bikes or the regulations concerning them show them this bulletin They should allow you to continue Definition of an E Bike An e bike is a bicycle with an added battery powered electric motor that does not exceed 500 watts and can assist the cyclist...

Page 24: ...r assisted bicycles will require the same safety equipment as bicycles under the Highway Traffic Act Proper lights Proper brakes Proper bell Bicycle Helmets Anyone operating an e bike will be required to wear an approved bicycle helmet There will be no age exemptions Fines and Penalties All the set fines established for violating rules of the road and equipment standards that apply to bicyclists w...

Page 25: ... helmet as required by subsection 104 2 1 of the HTA may ride a power assisted bicycle on the highway There is no requirement for a drivers license a permit or insurance The main requirements for a bicycle to be designated a power assisted bicycle is that it is capable of being propelled by muscular power and a bears a label that is permanently affixed by the manufacturer stating that the vehicle ...