Hover-1 INSTINCT H1-EGBR, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...P E D A L A S S I S T E D B I C Y C L E OPERATION MANUAL H1 EGBR INSTINCT ...

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Page 3: ...lways wear a properly fitted helmet that complies with CPSC or CE safety standards when you ride your bicycle Correct Fitting Make sure your helmet covers your forehead Incorrect Fitting Forehead is exposed and vulnerable to serious injury ...

Page 4: ...ponent has been reached and it should be replaced Do not ride in an abusive manner In this manual the CAUTION sign indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided can cause minor or moderate injury CAUTION WARNING In this manual the WARNING sign indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided can cause death or serious injury Great care should be taken when adjusting the bike hardware on...

Page 5: ...damage to your Instinct or bodily injury PACKAGE CONTENTS Hover 1 Instinct Pedal assisted Bicycle Battery Pack Charge Cable Operation Manual Wall Charger The Instinct is not a toy Do not ride the Instinct recklessly and always keep in mind the safety of you and of those around you Your Instinct s serial number is stamped on the steering column and battery column respectively Record the serial numb...

Page 6: ... years it is important for all riders to read this operation manual thoroughly before riding on the Instinct Do not ride the Instinct without the battery pack The battery pack must be on the Instinct while riding or else the Instinct s motor and safety lights will not function when needed Do not misuse the Instinct by riding it without a seat The Instinct has a quick release on the seat post If th...

Page 7: ...t in the spokes Check that your brakes are well adjusted Check to see that your wheels are securely fastened and that your helmet is securely fastened Check to see if the frame and components are cracked or broken If at any time you notice a crack or bend in your bike stem forks or bars of your Instinct stop riding immediately and contact the customer support center Do not clean your Instinct with...

Page 8: ...lations may restrict the transport of separate lithium batteries in some places The restrictions apply to most airlines and some trucking companies But if you intend to ship or travel with your complete Instinct with installed battery pack the regulations are less strict Make sure to check ahead with your airline or carrier before booking your trip to find out if you re allowed to travel with your...

Page 9: ...gested you lubricate brakes every 6 months Ensure all gears move smoothly Make sure there are no frayed cables loose connections missing fasteners or axle lug nuts CHECKING BRAKES Your Instinct is equipped with front and rear disc brakes for maximum reliability A cable connects the brake handle to your brakes Applying hand pressure to the brake handles will cause the brake pad to apply pressure ag...

Page 10: ...handles when slowing or stopping Pull the lever to ensure the brake moves freely and stops the Instinct If the lever can be pulled flat to the handlebar the brake is too loose Brakes will wear down over time If the brakes do not perform well they may need to be adjusted or to have the pads replaced To have your bicylce hardware fitted and maintained contact your local bike specialist 6 Brake pads ...

Page 11: ...s not liable for tickets or violations given to riders who do not follow these regulations For your safety always wear a helmet that meets CPSC or CE safety standards In the event of an accident a helmet can protect you from serious injury and in some cases even death Obey all local traffic laws Obey red and green lights one way streets stop signs pedestrian crosswalks etc Ride with the traffic no...

Page 12: ...de to side A crash can put extraordinary stress on your Instinct s components possibly causing them to fatigue prematurely Components suffering from stress fatigue can fail suddenly causing loss of control or serious injury CAUTION RIDING IN WET WEATHER Brakes do not work as well under wet conditions as they do when dry It is recommended that you do not ride your Instinct in wet weather as there a...

Page 13: ...above your skill level Ensure you have had enough practice with all functions and features of your Instinct Do not ride too fast with increased speed comes increased risk If you are moving at a higher speed small bumps can turn into large impacts leading to a higher risk of injury if an accident occurs Do not ride with loose objects attached to the handlebars or other parts of the Instinct Do not ...

Page 14: ...ons which can make you drowsy and or impair your judgment When approaching a turn or descent decrease your speed Do not abuse your Instinct Always look ahead to avoid and anticipate any upcoming obstacles The distance of any upcoming obstacles will vary according to your speed Use caution when you encounter road obstacles If you are going fast even a small obstacle can create a significant impact ...

Page 15: ...t the Instinct fall from high places as doing so may damage the internal circuitry Do not attempt to disassemble the Instinct Use only the charging cable provided by Hover 1 Ensure the bicycle chain is well lubricated for optimal performance To minimize tire wear and for maximum riding safety comfort and handling maintain recommended tire air pressure which can be found on the side wall of all tir...

Page 16: ...Monthly Monthly MAINTENANCE NEEDED Check if battery is fully charged before riding Wash the outer surface area of your Instinct to remove dirt and dust Make sure tires are properly inflated Make sure brakes function fully when you clench the brake handles Check and tighten screws on the front and rear axles Tighten the screw on the front fork and handle bar MAINTENANCE TIPS ...

Page 17: ...ely rare case a battery pack that has been severely impacted or otherwise mishandled could potentially catch fire If you suspect damage to your battery pack contact the customer support team for assistance If not in use for an extended period of time charge the battery pack at least once every 2 months When the battery pack is not in use store it with a 100 charge in a dry cool place between 5 C a...

Page 18: ...the fumes emitted Do not allow children and animals to touch the battery pack The battery pack contains dangerous substances do not open the battery pack or insert anything into the battery pack Please only use the charging cable provided by Hover 1 Do not attempt to charge the Instinct if the battery pack has discharge or emits any substances In that case immediately distance yourself from the ba...

Page 19: ... SUBSTANCE THAT IS EMITTED FROM THE BATTERY PACK WARNING Do not operate the battery pack charger if damaged Do not use the battery charger for any use other than its intended purpose Do not use any third party or unauthorized battery pack charger on your Instinct ...

Page 20: ...ion 36 V 10 Ah AC 100 240V 50 60 Hz 37 47 lbs 17 kg Model Max Load Max Speed Max Distance Range Max Incline Angle Sensor Frame Fork Brake Type Tire Size Tire Pressure Motor Charge Time Battery Type Battery Voltage Battery Capacity Power Requirement Net Weight NOTE Max speed and max distance may vary depending on but not limited to user load terrain of road operation temperature driving habits and ...

Page 21: ...tooth status unit switching wheel diameter setting etc If in the serial communication state any function supported by the controller can be added communication protocol is required Key description This instrument has three buttons 1 M button multi function button long press for 3 seconds to turn on or off short press to switch to display single mileage total mileage and running time with power on ...

Page 22: ...T DECREASE BUTTON 4 BATTERY INDICATOR 5 LIGHT ICON 6 SPEEDOMETER 7 TRIP ODO TIME Increase pedal assist level On off Trip ODO Time mode select Indicates the battery level Indicates headlight on off Displays the current speed in mph and kmh Displays single total mileage or time mode Decrease pedal assist mode down one level 2 3 1 4 6 5 7 ...

Page 23: ...M ICON 14 ECU ICON 15 BRAKE ICON 16 SPEED MODES 17 THROTTLE ICON Displays battery life Indicates cruise mode on Indicates coasting Indicates voltage Not available on this model Indicates motor fault Indicates controller failure Indicates brake engaged Indicates current speed mode Indicates throttle engaged 10 11 9 8 15 16 17 12 13 14 ...

Page 24: ...age the pedal assist mode press the button on the display to increase your mode level Press the button to decrease your mode level After you have chosen your mode level begin to pedal your Instinct You will feel the motor engage and assist you while you pedal making your ride easier You can always ride your Instinct like a standard bike if your battery pack runs out of power WEIGHT AND SPEED LIMIT...

Page 25: ...ter user will have further range than a heavier user Temperature Please ride and store the Instinct under recommended temperatures which will maintain driving distance battery life and overall performance of your device Speed and Riding Style Maintaining a moderate and consistent speed while riding produces maximum distance Traveling at high speeds for extended periods frequent starts and stops id...

Page 26: ...RY PACK Ensure the Instinct is turned off Unplug battery pack from cable if battery is charging Use the key to unlock the battery from the dock Lift battery up from front to remove it from the bike frame 22 BATTERY PACK ...

Page 27: ...ND THE CHARGING CABLE INTO THE CHARGING PORT AS IT MAY CAUSE THE PRONG TO BEND OR BREAK Once attached to the battery pack the charging indicator light ON THE CHARGER should change to RED indicating that your device is now being charged When the RED indicator light on your charger turns to GREEN then your device is fully charged To stop charging unplug the charger from the battery pack and from the...

Page 28: ...ction correctly please contact our Customer Support Center The owner shall allow the use and operation of the unit after a demonstration that such operators can understand and operate all components of the unit before use Check with your doctor if you have a medical condition that could affect your ability to use the Instinct Persons with a medical condition heart condition head back or neck ailme...

Page 29: ...OUR INSTINCT WITH THE KICKSTAND DOWN OPERATING YOUR INSTINCT Make sure the Instinct s battery pack is fully charged before the first initial use Before turning on your Instinct sit on it like a standard bicycle to get comfortable with the device before using it with the motor To be able to use the motor the fully charged battery pack must be mounted by sliding the battery pack forward into the bat...

Page 30: ...pedaling and the highest gear 6 is for maximum speed on level or downhill terrain Change gears only while pedaling The rear wheel contains 6 chain sprockets When the chain is around the largest sprocket you are in 1st gear or the lowest gear When the chain is around the smallest sprocket you are in 6th gear or the highest gear Every position on the gear shifter should cause a gear change Adjustmen...

Page 31: ...ons are secure 3 Contact Hover 1 customersupport 1 Inflate to 40 psi 2 Fasten wheel securely 3 Replace bearings 1 Charge battery pack more often 2 Replace battery pack 3 Allow battery pack to reach room temperature and fully recharge it 4 Contact customersupport POSSIBLE CAUSES 1 Low battery 2 Battery loose or unplugged 3 Severed wire connection 1 Low tire pressure 2 Wheelisnot securelyfastened 3 ...

Page 32: ...ad 2 Squealing will stop the more you ride 3 Adjust brake pads to 1 2mm gap from wheel 1 Clean steering system 2 Replace bearings POSSIBLE CAUSES 1 Low battery 2 Display is broken 3 Bad battery cells 4 Faulty charger burns out display 1 Dirty brake pad 2 Hard edges on new brakes 3 Brake pads are too tight 1 Grime build up in steering system 2 Bearings in steering system are worn out TROUBLESHOOTIN...

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