E-Wheels EW-88 User Manual

Manual is about: Electric Trike Mobility Scooters

Summary of EW-88

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    1 electric trike read this manual completely before riding your mountain bike ew-88 e-wheels tm mobility scooters www.Activeforever.Com.

  • Page 2: Contents

    2 contents riding safety ………………………………………….. 4 · safety basics …………………………………………. 5 · operating reminders and suggestions …….. 6 · wet weather riding …………………………….. 7 · night riding …………………………………………. 8 · other reminders …………………………………… 9 specifications …………………………………………. 9 parts and usage ………………………… …………...

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    3 ewheels has developed a electrically assisted tricycle, called ew-88. The ew-88 offers a comfortable and affordable alternative when normal cycling becomes too strenuous or the daily trip too long. The ew-88 electric trike provides extra energy without much effort. The removable battery is hardly ...

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    4 riding safety like any sport, the ew-88 electric trike carries the risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride the ew-88 you 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 f...

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    5 safety basics: do’s and don’ts the do’s o always conduct a safety check before you ride your ew-88. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls of your ew-88. O always wear an approved helmet when riding your ew-88. Follow the helmet manufacturer’s instructions for fit, use and care of your helmet. O...

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    6 o don’t jump with your ew-88. It puts great stress on everything from frame and forks to drive train. Riders who insist on jumping their ew-88 risk serious bike damage as well as harm to themselves. O never carry anything which obstructs your vision or your complete control of the ew-88 or which c...

  • Page 7: Wet Weather Riding

    7 o concentrate on the path ahead. Avoid potholes, gravel, dirt, wet road, oil, curbs, speed bumps, drain grates and other obstacles. O be alert for unexpected events, such as opening car doors or cars backing out of concealed driveways. O be extra careful at intersections and when preparing to pass...

  • Page 8: Night Riding

    8 be more visible on the road. Wear reflective clothing and use safety lights. Potholes and slippery surfaces such as lane markings and train tracks all become more hazardous when wet. Night riding a rider is very difficult for motorists to see at dusk, at night, or at other times of poor visibility...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    9 other reminder the battery does not require deep discharging. If your ew-88 is put into storage, re-charge its battery at least once every 90 days. Do not store your ew-88 in direct sunlight for an extended time. Store your ew-88 in a dry place. Exposing your ew-88 to rain, snow, or other precipit...

  • Page 10: Key Power

    10 key power power light light battery indicator insert key and turn to power on electronic. Www.Activeforever.Com.

  • Page 11: Forward/reverse

    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: Break Lock

    12 break lock seat bolt adjust squeeze break lever and push down break lock. Www.Activeforever.Com.

  • Page 13: Basket

    13 basket basket fastener remove basket simply flip up all four break fasteners. Www.Activeforever.Com.

  • Page 14: Battery

    14 battery located below basket battery key lock turn key to lock or unlock bike battery. Www.Activeforever.Com.

  • Page 15: Charger Plug

    15 charger plug and battery power plug charger plug port 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.Ac...

  • Page 16: Rear

    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: Hub Motion

    17 hub motion plug the hub motor plug must be pulled apart to remove the front wheel. Www.Activeforever.Com.

  • Page 18: Routine Operation

    18 routine operation pre-ride check 1) be sure the tires have enough air. A low tire pressure risk rim pinching (tube failure) and lowers your range (distance per charge). 2) be sure the battery is fully charged. Riding on a low state-of-charge will reduce range, and can damage the battery. 3) verif...

  • Page 19: In Summary

    19 battery care and maintenance what to expect of your batteries the battery is a sealed lead acid type. With normal use, it can last for well over 400 charge/discharge cycles. Know that normal use should mean partial, and not complete discharging. If you employ “shallow” discharge cycles, using les...

  • Page 20: Battery Trouble

    20 what’s inside your ew-88 battery the battery is composed of 4-12 volt, 12 amp-hour capa- city batteries in series, for a total capacity of 48 v, 12 ah. The component batteries are a standard, commercially available size. Keep this in mind, however, should you choose to service your battery. 1) th...

  • Page 21: Battery Charging

    21 temperature is under 0 ºf, the battery power will decline more than one third. So it is natural that the ew-88 will not reach its normal mileage in winter or in cold weather. When the air temperature is up to 68 ºf, the ew-88 will achieve its normal range capability. When the ambient temperature ...

  • Page 22: Warning

    22 4) plug the end of the charger’s cord into the socket of the adaptor first. Next connect the adaptor to the ew-88 (the charger port in located below the rear basket). Then plug the chargers’ ac cords into the wall outlet. 5) read the charger label to learn about the charger indicator lights, and ...

  • Page 23: Front And Rear Tires

    23 front and rear tires the changing method of the front tire is the same as common tricycle. It is more complex to change the rear tire because of the motor and brake assemblies, and associated wiring and cabling. If you are not comfortable with undertaking this operation, you can ask your servicin...

  • Page 24: Scheduled Maintenance

    24 scheduled maintenance ew-88 should be checked from time to time. Refer to the maintenance schedule in the following chart: check ● adjust lubricate parts daily 30 days 180 days bolts, nuts, screws etc-to ensure that nothing is loose. ● ● ● tire pressure-to ensure good tire pressure ● drive equipm...