Simple 2450 Owner's manual

Electric Trike Bike Assembly & Charging

Assembly of an electric Trike Bike is, in most cases, much easier than a normal pedal trike. The reason is a lot of

the sub-assemblies, cables etc. are already in place and connected. This will save you a lot of time during the

assembly, but you must still refer to the printed assembly instructions, the assembly video on our website and

these printed instructions for the assembly of your electric Trike Bike.

Even though your electric Trike Bike is a little different than a normal pedal trike there are only 3 small differences

for the assembly, and these are….

• Fitting the front basket is different on the electric model to the standard models

• Connecting the front electric motor on the front wheel to the wiring harness

• Connecting the brake cut out cables and the handlebar control cable near the handlebar

The front basket mounting bracket on an electric

Trike Bike is completely different to the standard

pedal trike. The reason for this difference is the

electric Trike Bike is normally ridden at faster speeds

than a pedal trike, so we equip the electric Trike Bike

with front fork suspension. This enables you to go

faster over rough ground without the jolts through

the handlebars that you would get if there was no

front suspension fitted.

Because the front suspension moves up and down

approximately 50 mm this means that the standard

trike-bike front basket bracket will not work so we

need to supply a modified front bracket assembly

which is not affected by movements of the front

forks.

The picture to the left shows the basket mounting

on the Electric Trike Bike. The basket bracket mounts

to the top of the forks as shown.

 Picture of electric trike front wheel, forks, and

basket.

The electric motor in the front wheel is connected to

the wiring harness by a simple waterproof push in

plug. If you look at the front wheel you will see a

cable coming out of the right-hand side of the hub

with a plug fitted, this plug must be connected to

the main wiring harness.

The main wiring harness comes out the right-hand-

side of the frame and is normally loosely cable tied

to the right-hand fork area.

If the cable on the frame seems too short, please

undo the black plastic spiral tape. This allows you to

pull the cable carefully further through the frame,

then reapply the black spiral tape and you should

now be able to connect the two cables with ease.

It is critical to align the arrows as you see in the photograph above and then push the 2 plugs together as far as

possible or until they meet the line shown on the smaller plug.

When aligned in this position you know that everything is connected correctly, has been pushed in far enough

and is water resistant.

Picture of Mini B Connectors

There are 3 MINI B cable connectors as shown on the left,which need to be

connected when the handlebars are attached to the frame, these wires can

only be inserted one way, so please make sure you line everything up

correctly by aligning the cutout and then pushing together.

The wires are colour-coded so the black connector goes into the other black

connector and the red connectors connect to the other red connectors.

Note: there are 2 red connectors on each harness and it does not matter

which way these are connected.

Electric Trike Bike Charging

Check the battery: Turn the key on the battery to the ON

position then push the button on top of the battery.

Fully charged Shows, One Red and two Green lights.

Half charged Shows, One Red and one Green light.

Empty Shows, One Red light.

The battery can stay on the Trike Bike, or the battery can be

removed and taken to a more convenient location for

recharging.

To recharge the battery:

1. Make sure the bike is nowhere where it can get wet

during recharging.

2. Turn the key on the battery to the OFF position as shown

in the photograph immediately right.

The charging port is on the side of the battery near the top and is covered by a plastic cover which can be swung

in either direction to expose the plug location where the charging cord plugs in to recharge the battery, see two

pictures below.

3. Align the charging plug with the plug receptacle and push the charger plug firmly in place. It should go

approximately 5 to 8 mm into the battery. See the two pictures below.

4. Then connect the charger power supply to a normal 240-volt outlet in the wall.

All chargers have a small translucent window with a LED light. When the battery starts charging the light

will glow red. When the battery has completed charging the light will glow green

5. When the charger shows a green light (above), the battery is fully charged, and you may disconnect all

plugs. If you wish to be sure the battery has been charged, we refer back to the Check the battery

procedure at the top the previous page. Or look on the handlebars of the Trike Bike with everything

turned on to see the displayed battery capacity. (right)

Charging Warnings

• NOTE: Fully charge your battery before your first use of your Trike Bike.

• When the battery is charged for the first time, 6-8 hours should be spent for charging. When the green

indication light on the charger is glowing, it means that the battery is fully charged. When full, the charger will

switch to hibernation mode to ensure that over-charging will not occur.

• A normal charge will take between 2 - 4 hours.

• The battery should be recharged after each use if the capacity is 50% or less.

• There is no memory effect with lithium batteries, so you can charge the battery after short periods of riding

without concern or damage.

• The smart charger will automatically stop once the battery pack is fully charged and enter hibernation mode.

• Always charge in dry conditions, preferably indoors away from direct sunlight.

• Never use any other charger than the one supplied with your Trike Bike.

• Never discharge your battery below 10%, this will permanently damage your battery.

• Never leave your battery flat for any period, it will permanently damage your battery.

• If storing for longer than 30 days, fully charge the battery first. When in storage the battery must be fully

charged every 60 days.

• Keep the charger in a safe place, away from children who may try to use it in other products

• The charger works with 240 Volts. Never open the charger, it’s dangerous and can result in electrocution.

• Avoid the charger contacting liquids or metal objects, it will damage the charger.

• Always store your charger so that it cannot suffer damage from a fall or impact.

• When in use, the charger should never be covered to avoid overheating, damage, or fire.

• The charger is for indoor use only. Please keep it in dry and in a well-ventilated place.

• If you notice a strange smell from the charger, or the charger is too hot, please stop charging and contact

Trike Bike immediately.

• The charger must be disconnected within 24 hours of reaching full charge.

• The plastic swing cap on the charging port must be closed while your Trike Bike is being ridden to prevent the

entry of foreign debris, mud etc.

NOTE: Always charge your battery at temperatures between 10° and 30° Celsius, and please ensure the battery,

charger and cables are not damaged before charging. Never leave the charging process completely unattended,

check back regularly for safety reasons.

Further information

• This electric Trike Bike is intended for riders older than 16 years.

• Don’t ride the electric Trike Bike if you suffer from reduced physical, sensorial, or mental capabilities.

• Riders with a lack of experience or knowledge should ride carefully.

• Children should not play with an electric Trike Bike, nor should cleaning or maintenance be attempted by

children.

• The use of this electric Trike Bike can result in stress and fatigue passing riding vibrations throughout the

rider’s body, if this causes you distress or discomfort then, stop riding.

• This electric Trike Bike is a leisure device. However, when entering any public area, it is considered a vehicle

subject to possible traffic laws and regulations.

• For your own safety, please follow the instructions in the manual as well as local traffic laws and regulations.

• At the same time, you should understand that risks cannot be entirely avoided as others may violate traffic

regulations and drive erratically, you may be exposed to road accidents just as when you’re walking or driving.

• The higher your speed, the longer the stopping distance.

• On a slippery or sloping surface and when riding at speed, the electric Trike Bike may slip, lose balance, and

even result in a fall.

• Be cautious when riding, don’t speed unless the area is familiar, the path is clear from obstructions, and free

from pedestrians, keep a safe distance from other road users.

• Take extra care while riding in wet conditions. Feet or hands can slip in wet conditions and lead to death or

serious injury from a fall.

• Riding in wet conditions is not recommended at speeds above 15 kph

• Do not remove front or rear reflectors, or the orange reflectors on the wheels, they are required by law.

FOR YOUR SAFETY ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET.

Failure to wear a helmet when riding may result in serious injury or death.

Trike Bike Australia

Unit 2, No. 481 Scottsdale Drive

Varsity Lakes QLD 4227. Australia.

07 5522 0583

bigm@trike-bike.com.au

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