Vélo Electrique Cargo E250 Owner's Manual

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Date: 1 July 2013

CD 1001

Issue: 1.0

Vélo Cargo Owner’s Manual

Page 1 of 34

Vélo Cargo E250

Owner’s Manual

Operation

Maintenance

Vélo Electrique Ltd

Poole

Dorset, UK

Web: www.veloelectrique.co.uk

E: info@veloelectrique.co.uk

Velo Electrique

and Velo Cargo

are registered trademark ofVelo Electrique Ltd.

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Summary of Cargo E250

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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 1 of 34 vélo cargo e250 owner’s manual operation maintenance vélo electrique ltd poole dorset, uk web: www.Veloelectrique.Co.Uk e: info@veloelectrique.Co.Uk velo electrique ® and velo cargo ® are registered trademark ofvelo electriq...
Page 2: Table Of Amendments
Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 2 of 34 table of amendments issue number amendment summary date 1.0 initial issue 1 july 2013.
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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 3 of 34 1 introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 5 2 important safety instructions ............................................
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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 4 of 34 7.5 parking the vélo cargo. ....................................................................................................... 20 7.6 locking the vélo .......................................................................
Page 5: 1 Introduction
Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 5 of 34 1 introduction thank you for purchasing a velocargo e250 electric power assisted cargo tricycle. Vélo Électrique cargo bikes are sold as an affordable alternative to the second car or delivery vehicle. They provide low cost ...
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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 6 of 34 important: important: please take note tip: tip: helpful information 2.3 general safety instructions the vélo electrique cargo tricycle is inherently much safer and easier to ride that a bicycle due to the fact that it has t...
Page 7: 3 General Description
Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 7 of 34 modification and the existing vélo electrique speed controller has a connector where this can be plugged in. The sensor itself fits over the crank vélo electrique can supply these items on request and at extra charge, fitmen...
Page 8: 4 Specifications
Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 8 of 34 the cargo box has two bench seats with four sets of seatbelts for four children; the seats can be removed to carry loads, an animal or an adult as long as the total load capacity is not exceeded. The electric system comprise...
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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 9 of 34 motor wattage 250w peak continuous speed control system 3 speed power limitation coupled to variable twist and go throttle on right hand of handlebars gears (mechanical) shimano brand 6 speed derailleur wheels front 20 inch ...
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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 10 of 34 4.1 performance (speed and range) your vélo electrique cargo cycle is designed to be ridden like a normal cycle, the electric power being used only to assist your human effort. Whilst the cycle can be propelled solely by th...
Page 11: 5 Operation
Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 11 of 34 5 operation 5.1 pre ride safety checks as with any pedal cycle you should perform basic safety checks before each ride. 5.1.1 check the brakes the safe operation of the vélo cargo is largely dependent on the correct set up ...
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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 12 of 34 removing the battery 5.2 removing and charging the battery 5.2.1 the battery charger your battery can be charged in or out of the vélo cargo. The charger must be plugged into an ac wall socket and be protected from moisture...
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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 13 of 34 5.2.2 turning the battery on and off and removing from the cycle all vélo cargo’s from frame no vel004 onwards have a car type ignition key. It has three positions • battery remove – in this position the battery lock is dis...
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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 14 of 34 5.2.3 refitting the battery the battery is secured in position by a rail and a locking pin. Care must be taken to ensure that the battery is sliding on the rail and not above it when refitting. Tip: tip: if the battery is n...
Page 15: 6 Packing List
Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 15 of 34 5.4 check all nuts and bolts are secure the vélo cargo is factory adjusted to ensure that all of the nuts and bolts are attached to the right tightness (torque) and either use nyloc security nuts or a thread locking compoun...
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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 16 of 34 • phillips screwdrivers large/small • long nose pliers • multi-meter.
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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 17 of 34 7 riding the vélo cargo for the first time. Before riding the vélo cargo for the first time, make sure you have completed the safety checks indicated in this manual. It is suggested that your first practice ride should be o...
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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 18 of 34 6. Select the lowest gear on the gear selector (push the bottom lever until the chain is on the biggest sprocket on the rear wheel) – the top lever is for changing down into a faster gear when you accelerate. 7. Begin to pe...
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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 19 of 34 7.2.1 is the hill too steep???? If you are ascending a hill and with the assist power on ‘high’ and with the chain gear in the lowest gear and the vélo cargo grinds to a halt, you must release the throttle to avoid burning ...
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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 20 of 34 tip: tip: • go slow around corners until you are confident at riding the bike. • always lean into your turn. • do not accelerate whilst in a turn. 7.4 braking the vélo cargo has three strong brakes which can pull the cycle ...
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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 21 of 34 if you need to shorten the seatbelts further, you can undo the seatbelt mounting bolt under the seat and using a bradawl or red hot phillips screwdriver tip, poke a new hole through where suitable and then remount. 7.8 usin...
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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 22 of 34 7.10 general tricycle riding rules do • lean, lean, lean, into turns!!! • go slow on turns • keep both hands on the handlebars at all times except when signalling • keep your eyes on the road don’t • turn your body to the s...
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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 23 of 34 when this adjustment is fully used the cables must be re-clamped at the v-brake assembly itself on the wheel. The following two sections describe how to do this. 8.1.1 to adjust and rebalance the front brakes the brakes can...
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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 24 of 34 • the bike should now be hard to push as both front brakes should be rubbing • now slacken off the adjustment on the front brake lever to loosen the brakes a little, this should now allow both wheels to rotate with the brak...
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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 25 of 34 • with the brakes sprung open, undo the allen socket head bolt that holds the brake pad to the brake assembly. • fit the new brake block and loosely tighten • press the brake block against the wheel rim as if it were being ...
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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 26 of 34 important: if you are replacing a front tyre, replace with the same type. If this is not possible you must replace both front tyres to avoid potentially dangerous handling problems. Tip: tip: • check you tyre pressures freq...
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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 27 of 34 to change a tyre /repair a puncture without disturbing the power cables; • remove the battery from the trike to disable the electronics • place a stand of some sort underneath the crank (pedals) so that the rear wheel is ab...
Page 28: 9 Warranty And Repair
Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 28 of 34 8.3 troubleshooting failure in the motor and electronic control system if the vélo Électrique velocargo motor stops working for any reason or is behaving strangely, you must contact vélo electrique in the first instance to ...
Page 29: 10 Electrical Drawings
Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 29 of 34 the vélo Électrique warranty applies to customers who have purchased directly from vélo Électrique or from vélo Électrique authorised distributors or vélo Électrique authorised installers. As stated in the vélo Électrique t...
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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 30 of 34.
Page 31: 11 Vélo Cargo Logbook
Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 31 of 34 11 vélo cargo logbook date estimated mileage observations / service items / damage.
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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 32 of 34 12 end user warranty registration card please fill in and mail or email a photocopy/scanned pdf of this warranty registration card back to vélo Électrique. Please keep the original in this owner’s manual for your future ref...
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Date: 1 july 2013 cd 1001 issue: 1.0 vélo cargo owner’s manual page 33 of 34 vélo Électrique ltd poole, dorset, uk web: www.Veloelectrique.Co.Uk tel: +44 (0)7917 698 438 info@veloelectrique.Co.Uk vélo Électrique ® and velo cargo are registered trademarks of vélo Électrique ltd, manufacturers of cust...