User manual IES ELECTRIC BICYCLE COLT

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL IES Colt Electric Bicycle Copyright 2003 by IES I E S International Ecological Systems, Ltd. Secaucus, NJ 07094 1-866-742-6274 info@cycleies. com www. cycleies. com OWNER'S MANUAL ­ IES COLT IMPORTANT!!Congratulations on selecting the IES Colt. In order to use and enjoy your bicycle safely and to get the best performance and durability from this product, please read this manual before riding. [. . . ] If you have any questions please call the IES Service Department at 1-866-7266856. INTERNATIONAL ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS, LTD. 1-866-742-6274 Page 10 of 18 OWNER'S MANUAL ­ IES COLT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before You Ride Make sure all parts, components and accessories are in good working order. Check all fittings and be sure that they are tight and secure. Batteries CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN OR TAMPER WITH THE BATTERY IN ANY WAY. DOING SO MAY CAUSE CHEMICAL, ELECTRICAL AND/OR FIRE HAZARDS. Batteries that lay dormant for an extended period of time will lose their ability to accept charge. Please make sure you ride and recharge your bike periodically to prevent this from happening. Charge the batteries every two months, even if the vehicle is not being used. You should recharge the batteries after every use for optimum performance and battery life. The average battery life for a Nickel Metal Hydride battery is about 300 cycles. One cycle is one complete charge and discharge of the battery. You will need to replace your batteries when they no longer hold a sufficient charge. RECHARGING THE BATTERIES It is important that you charge your batteries after every use. This will extend the total life of your battery. Once the charger has indicated that the battery is fully charged, unplug the power source from the bicycle and from the electrical outlet and store in a cool (59° - 86°F or 15° - 30°C), dry (10% - 70% humidity) place. WARNING: Do not leave the battery charger plugged in for long periods of time. The battery does not have to be removed from the bike for recharging. If you choose to remove the battery box from the bicycle frame during recharging exercise care to avoid damaging the charging cables. Turn the on/off switch to the "off" position. Insert the charger's plug into the battery box charging port. Plug the battery charger into the wall outlet. The first time you charge the battery, you must charge for a minimum of 10 hours, but do not charge for more than 20 hours. After the initial battery charge, your Colt battery can be completely charged in 4 hours. [. . . ] This is required by law in some states and is an important precaution in all states. Always use a helmet that fits and is approved for such use. HELMETS CAN HELP PREVENT HEAD INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. Riding double or carrying large objects that obstruct your vision or interfere with your control of the vehicle can result in loss of control. [. . . ]