User manual IES ELECTRIC BICYCLE INTREPID

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL IES Intrepid Electric Bicycle Copyright 2004 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 INTREPID IMPORTANT!Congratulations on selecting the IES Intrepid. 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. [. . . ] Red light switch: Front & rear light. When braking the rear light works as a brake light Green switch: Horn Caution: we recommend you ride at a slow speed until you become familiar with operation of the electric bike. INTERNATIONAL ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS, LTD. 1-866-742-6274 Page 13 of 24 OWNER'S MANUAL ­ IES INTREPID OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ­ Charging the battery 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 a 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 bike is not being used. Using your power source incorrectly or leaving the power source connected to the bicycle and plugged into an AC power source for extended periods of time can result in a fire. Do not use any other charger than the one that came with your Intrepid. Avoid any contact with water when recharging your battery. If a plug or socket should get wet, dry it thoroughly before proceeding. Do not recharge your battery in direct sunlight or in any very hot environment. Be sure to keep pets and small children away from the area where you are recharging. To avoid damage to the integrated charger, never subject it to intense physical shock or constant vibration. You can charge your battery independently of the bike. Please contact the IES Service Department at 1-866-726-6856 if you have the wrong charger or if it is not functioning properly. INTERNATIONAL ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS, LTD. 1-866-742-6274 Page 15 of 24 OWNER'S MANUAL ­ IES INTREPID OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ­ Charging the battery (illustrations) You may charge the battery without removing it from the bike or you may remove the battery for charging. Make sure ignition is turned off before charging. To charge the battery without removing from the bike, locate the charging port, located on the seat riser. Insert the charger plug into the charging port. Battery Charger Status Lights · When power source is `on' but not connected to the battery, the Indicator light on the charger will be orange. · When all cables are properly connected, the indicator light on the Charger will turn red if the battery energy supply is low, and charging process has begun. · When the green indicator lights up after 6-8 hours of charging time, it means the battery is sufficiently charged. If the battery does not charge, the battery fuse may be blown. Replace the fuse by unscrewing the fuse cap, inserting a new fuse in the cap and screwing the fuse cap back into the battery. Note: When the battery is fully charged, it produces more voltage than the head light is rated to handle. We recommend waiting 10 minutes after the charging is complete before you ride your bike, or turn on the lights. You must lock the battery box before turning on the electric bicycle to ensure the battery is properly connected. INTERNATIONAL ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS, LTD. [. . . ] Improper tire pressure will cause excessive wear, causing premature replacement. Low tire pressure will also make riding more difficult. The tire should be properly seated in the rim and the fitting of the tire bead and rim bead should be checked. If the tube is pinched between the tire and the rim, it will fail when inflated. [. . . ]