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About Colton
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Features And Specification
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Getting Started
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Riding The Electric Biccle
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Safet Guidelines
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#perating Re$inders Re$inders The Basics for Safet
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Before our First Ride
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'et 'eather Riding
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Additional Safel Points
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Routine #perating
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Batter Care and )aintenance
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Charging the Batter
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)echanical )aintenance
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Troubleshooting Chart
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13 Rear 0ie )irror 23 E/Throttle *3 Signal ,ight 43 6eadlight !3 Front +tilit Bo7 3 For8 "3 )ud Guard %3 Front Tire &3 Base +nit
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Front Panel Saddle Tail light 5 Signal ,ight Rear )ud Guard Suspension Rear Tire Foot Rest Stand Pedal
SPECIFICATIONS Rated poer9 Rated :oltage9 Speed9 Range Per/Poer9 )otor tpe9 Cli$bing poer9 Batter9 0oltage9 Capacit9 'eight9 Recharge Ccle9 Batter9 Charging Ti$e9 'eight9 )a7 ,oading9 Bra8es9 Front9 Rear9 Tires9 Front9 Rear9 ?i$ension9
4!(' 4%0 +p to 4( 8ph +p to ( 8$ Brushless %/12; Sealed ,ead/Acid 4% 0olts <120 7 4= 123(Ah Appro73 43*(8g <&34%lbs= > cells 4(( Ti$es ?eatachable to % hours !8g ith batter 1((8g ?ru$ Bra8e E7pansi:e Bra8e 1 7 23!( 1 7 23!( 1"( 7 %( 7 11*( $$
<-ote9 Speed > Range@ )a depends on the riders 4eight@ terrain3=
FEAT+RES Speedo$eter Rear 0ie )irror 6ead ,ight Front Co$part$ent Taillight Center Stand Batter ,e:el Side Stand Signal ,ights Rear Footrest Suspension9 Front For8 Suspension
C6ARG-G C#ST PER 6#+R9 •
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'atts 0 7 A *0 7 13!A !4 'atts Cost Per 6our Rate 7
1(((= Php 1(3!( 7 1(((= Php 1(3!( 7 <(3(!4 8iloatts= Php (3!" Cost per %/6our Charging Php (3!" 7 % 6ours Php 43!* -ote9 1((( 'atts 1 8iloatts For$ula ta8en fro$ the DBasis for co$puting the esti$ated electricit consu$ption of ho$e appliance for the )eralco Appliance Calculator <)eralco AppCal=D under D For all the other Appliances D Categor3 Price per 8iloatt/6our <8h= under the D Sa$ple Assu$ed )eralco Residential Electricit Rate per <)onthl= Bill A$ount Brac8et of Php 2@11( to Php *@2"1 D based on une 2(1( )eralco electrical rates3
GETT-G STARTE? Asse$bling the Claton Side )irror
13 Tist the nut trough the side $irrors scre counter cloc8ise3 23 +se rench to tighten the side $irror b tisting it cloc8ise3
Asse$bling the C,AT#- Pedal +se rench and tighten counter cloc8ise3 After ou put the right pedal@ tighten cloc8ise3
Sa$e as the ,eft Pedal for asse$bling3
CA+T#-9 )AHE S+RE T6AT T6E PE?A, S TG6T T# A0#? ACC?E-T3
Riding the electric biccle Riding an electric bi8e is si$ilar to riding a non/electric bi8e but there are so$e differences to note3 An electric bi8e is hea:ier and reIuires $ore ti$e to stop3 To ride put ourself in a balance position on the biccle3 This electric biccle is eIuipped ith 0ariable Poer Control <0PC= here ou can either choose to pedal ith the pedal assist sste$ or use the accelerator alone to control the speed or both3 To $a7i$iJe the batter life pedal faster@ to $a7i$iJe boost pedal sloer3 our bi8e is also eIuipped ith a poerful $otor that pro:ides a boost $ost noticeable hen starting fro$ a stop@ riding uphill or into a headind3 The boost is e7hilarating@ but ou $ust be co$fortable ith sensation before riding in croded or congested areas3 E/T6R#TT,E K to accelerate and control the speed of the E/bi8e3 Control the speed of the biccle using the accelerator and the bra8es3 'hen the bra8e handle is sIueeJed it cuts to the poer accelerator3 BRAHE K 'hen the bra8e handle is sIueeJed it cuts to the poer accelerator and to stop the Claton for acceleration3 / Right Bra8e for front heel bra8e3 / ,eft Bra8e for rear heel bra8e3
CA+T#-9 T6E BHE ',, ACCE,ERATE RAP?, FR#) A STA-? ST,,3 ,EA0E ELTRA R##) F#R A,, STARTS A-? ST#PS3
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SG-A, ,G6T S'TC6 K to sitch the light on a E/bi8e that can be $ade to flash on the side toard hich the dri:er intends to steer directional3 6EA?,G6T S'TC6 K to sitch on@ the light ith a reflector and lens $ounted on the front of the E/bi8e3 6#R- / +sed to arn others of the approach our E/bi8e to our presence3 SPEE?#)ETER
BATTER )ETER SG-A, -?CAT#R 6EA?,G6T -?CAT#R
P#'ER / it represent if the E/bi8e ha:e a poer3 BATTER ,E0E, / it shos the a$ount of the batter3 SPEE?#)ETER / a $eter that $easures and displa our speed3
SAFET G+?E,-ES ,i8e an sport biccling in:ol:es ris8 of inMur and da$age3 B choosing to ride a biccle@ ou assu$e the responsibilit for that ris8 so ou need to 8no and to practice that rules of safe and responsible riding and of proper use and $aintenance3 Roper use and $aintenance of our biccle reduces ris8 of inMur3
This electric biccle is intended for use b adult riders onl3 As a parent guardian ou are responsible for the acti:ities and safet of our $inor child3 The includes $a8ing sure that our $inor child can safel ride and control all of the operations of the biccle@ and full understands all arnings as indicated in this +ser )anual3
#perating Re$inders 13 Re:ie all the instructions carefull before operating the $otoriJed biccle3
23 Follo all the rules and regulations in our area for operating a $otoriJed biccle or $oped3
*3 The $otoriJed biccle or8s best on le:el ground3 +se caution hile going don an incline@ such as a hill or ra$p3 E7cessi:e hill cli$bing ill e7haust the batter rapidl3
43 Release the throttle before bra8ing3 ?o not NrideO the bra8es3 !3 our $otoriJed biccle has a electrical bra8ing cutoff sste$3 'hen ou engage either bra8e the throttle beco$es inoperati:e3
3 The batter does not reIuire deep discharging3 Charge the batter as often as is con:enient3 f ou put our $otoriJed biccle into storage re/charge its batteries at least once e:er &( das3
"3 ?o not lea:e our $otoriJed biccle in direct sunlight for an e7tended ti$e3
%3 Store our $otoriJed biccle onl in good eather3 E7posing our $otoriJed biccle to rain sno or other precipitation $a result in da$age3
&3 ?o not allo others to use the $otoriJed biccle ithout proper instructions3
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The Basics For Safet 13 Alas ear a ccling hel$et@ hich $eets the latest certification standards3
23 Be careful to 8eep bod parts and other obMects aa fro$ the sharp teeth of chain rings the $o:ing chain the turning pedals and cran8s and the spinning heels of our biccle3
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Shoes that ill sta on our feet and ill grip the pedals3 -e:er ride barefoot or hile earing sandals3 Bright@ :isible clothing that is not so loose that it can be tangled in the biccle or snagged b obMects at the side of the road or trail3 Protecti:e ee ear@ to protect against airborne dirt@ dust and bugs K tinted hen the sun is bright@ clear hen its not3
43 Ride at a speed appropriate for conditions3 ncreased speed $eans higher ris83
!3 #bser:e all local biccle las and regulations3 ou $ust also be aare of all local las and ordinances that go:ern and>or restrict the use of poered scooters3 The las and ordinances :ar greatl fro$ $unicipalit to $unicipalit3 t is our responsibilit to 8no and abide b our local restrictions3
3 -e:er ride ith headphones3 The $as8 traffic sounds and e$ergenc :ehicle sirens@ distract ou fro$ concentrating on hat is going on around ou@ and their ires can tangle in the $o:ing parts of the biccle@ causing ou to lose control3
"3 -e:er carr anthing hich obstructs our :ision or our co$plete control of the biccle@ or hich could beco$e entangled in the $o:ing parts of the biccle3
%3 -e:er hitch a ride b holding on to another :ehicle3 &3 ?ont do stunts@ heelies or Mu$ps3 The can cause ou inMur and da$age our bi8e3
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-e:er ride our biccle hile under the influence of alcohol or drugs3
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f possible@ a:oid riding in the bad eather@ hen :isibilit is obscured@ at dus8 or in the dar8@ or hen e7tre$el tired3 Each of these conditions increases the ris8 of accident3
Before our First Ride 'hen ou buc8le on our hel$et and go for our first fa$iliariJation ride on our ne biccle@ be sure to pic8 a controlled en:iron$ent@ aa fro$ cars@ other cclists@ obstacle or other haJards3 Ride to beco$e fa$iliar ith the controls@ features and perfor$ance of our ne bi8e3
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Fa$iliariJe ourself ith the bra8ing action of the bi8e3 Test the bra8es at slo speed@ putting our eight toard the rear and gentl appling the bra8es@ rear bra8e first3 Sudden or e7cessi:e application of the front bra8e could pitch ou o:er the handlebars3 Appling bra8es too hard can loc8 up a heel@ hich could cause ou o lose control and fall3
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f our bi8e has suspension@ fa$iliariJe ourself ith ho the suspension responds to bra8e application and rider eight shifts3
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Chec8 out the handling and response of the bi8e and chec8 the co$fort3
'et 'eather Riding +nder et conditions@ the stopping poer of our bra8es
'AR--G9 'ET 'EAT6ER )PARS TRACT#-@ BRAH-G A-? 0SB,T@ B#T6 F#R T6E R?ER A-? F#R #T6ER 0E6C,ES S6AR-G T6E R#A?3 T6E RSH #F ACC?E-T S ?RA)ATCA,, -CREASE? - 'ET C#-?T#-S3
-ight Riding A rider is :er difficult for $otorists and pedestrians to see at dus8@ at night@ or at other ti$es of poor :isibilit3 f ou $ust ride under these conditions@ chec8 and be sure ou co$pl ith all local las about night riding follo the Rules of the Road@ and ta8e the folloing additional precautions9 )a8e sure that our bi8e is eIuipped ith correctl positioned and securel $ounted reflectors3 'ear light colored@ reflecti:e clothing and accessories@ an reflecti:e de:ice or light source that $o:es ill help ou get the attention of approaching $otorists@ pedestrians and other traffic3 )a8e sure our clothing or anthing ou $a be carring on the bi8e does not obstruct a reflector or light3 Ride slol3 A:oid areas of hea: traffic@ dar8 areas@ and roads ith speed li$it o:er *!8ph3 A:oid road haJards3 f possible@ ride on routes alread fa$iliar to ou3
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Alas conduct a Safet Chec8 before o ride the bi8e3 -e:er allo children to ride3 -e:er Carr a passenger that e7ceeds in the $a7i$u$ carring capacit of 1(( lbs3 Thin8 about our speed@ and 8eep our speed consistent ith safe operating conditions3 Alas 8eep in $ind that there is a direct relationship beteen speed and controllabilit3
Routine #perating 13 Pre/Ride Safet Chec8 a3 Be sure the tires ha:e enough air3 A lo tire pressure ris8 ri$ pinching
23 Step to startup a3 AdMust the rear :ie $irrors so that ou can see clearl behind ou3 b3 nsert the 8e into the He sitch and turn on the 8e fro$ #FF to #-3 This is ho4 ou choose 4hich )ode to use3 .#-
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*3 Return the 8e to the #FF position and ta8e out the 8e after riding@ to secure our propert and to sa:e Batter poer3
43 Sitching in ,oc8 )ode3 a3 Sitch ,oc8 $ode to loc8 the handlebar for securit of our E/bi8e3
Batter Care and )aintenance 13 'hat to E7pect of our Batteries@ deall The batter is a sealed lead/acid tpe@ using a gel electrolte3 'ith nor$al use@ it can last for ell o:er 4(( charge>discharge ccles3 Hno that nor$al use should $ean partial@ and not co$plete discharging3 Thus it is good to charge the batter after each ride3 A partial discharge ill reIuire less ti$e on the charger3
23 'hat to e7pect333 Realisticall This batter can 8eep its perfor$ance for about 4(( charge>discharge ccles@ ith high current and deep <&(Q= discharging3 The storage capabilit of the batter ill decline after 2(( ti$es recharging3 f ou can re/charge the batter before it is e7hausted@ ou $a dra$aticall e7tend the batter ccle/life3 *3 n Su$$ar Alas tr to recharge the Batter Pac8 ithin 1* / 1! hours after use to $a7i$iJe batter ccle life and pre:ent da$age to the batter3 f ou dri:e our bi8e a lot@ it is :er i$portant for ou to for$ a habit of charging the batter e:er da3
Batter Trouble Should a batter e:er lea8@ do not touch the batter liIuid3 f ou are e7posed to the solution@ flush the affected area ith ater3 f ou $ust handle the batter@ ear glo:es3 Replace the batter if there are lea8s@ :isible brea8s or crac8s3 ?ispose of the batter according to state and local las3
Batter Te$perature Sensiti:it A$bient te$perature ill affect al$ost e:er 8ind of batter3 +suall@ the batter shos good discharging capabilit at higher air te$perature3 'hen the air te$perature is under ( ;F@ the batter poer ill decline $ore than one third3 So it is natural that the bi8e ill not reach its nor$al $ileage in inter or in cold eather3 'hen the air te$perature is up to % ;F@ the bi8e ill achie:e its nor$al range capabilit3 'hen the a$bient te$perature is o:er 11( ;F
Air te$perature9 "" ;F
-o ind@ s$ooth@ le:el road@ infreIuent bra8ing and stead speed3 +nder these conditions@ using both Batteries A and B@ the bi8e $a7i$u$ range is up to (8$ FreIuent bra8ing and acceleration@ dri:ing into headinds@ up hills or ith cargo@ ill all cost a lot of batter energ3 n these conditions@ the bi8e ill not reach its nor$al range3 Gi:e the bi8e so$e acceleration and speed b first using our feet@ and then appl the throttle3 Tr not to bra8e and accelerate needlessl3 'hen ou dri:e against a strong ind or up an abrupt slope@ use our feet to gi:e the bi8e additional poer3
Charging The Batter Before riding the electric biccle for the first ti$e ou $ust charge the batter for /%hours using the supplied charger3 The electric Biccle is poered b four 120>12Ah batteries ired in series to pro:ide 4% :olts of poer3 All batteries charge si$ultaneousl3 ou should charge ou E/bi8e after each ride3 ou $ust charge our E/bi8e if it has not been used for *( das or $ore3 Recharging ti$e is beteen / %hours3 0erif that ou are using the correct charger for our :ehicle@ and that the charger input poer is co$patible the Nhouse currentO in our area3 •
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#pen the seat co$part$ent and re$o:e the batter to charge indoor3 •
Heep charger and batter aa fro$ ater to pre:ent electrical shoc8 and shorting3 Ti$e charger is intended for indoor use onl3
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Plug the end of the chargers cord into the soc8et of the bi8e or batter first3 Then plug the chargers AC cord into the all outlet3
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Read the charger label to learn about the chargers indicator lights and their $eanings3 /f the light indicator is red@ it $eans that the batter is charging3
/f the light indicator turns Green@ it $eans that the batter is full charge3
Generall@ a short dri:e ill reIuire a short ti$e to re/ charge@ and a long ride ill reIuire a longer ti$e3 A co$plete <&(Q= discharge $a reIuire /% hours to recharge3 To pre:ent electrolsis
Charging #utdoor To charge the batteries outdoor@ Plug the charger into the charger soc8et located on belo the saddle3
/ #pen the outlet shield to plug the AC cord to charge the E/bi8e3
Circuit brea8er K $aintain to sitch off the brea8er hen charging3
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)echanical AdMust 5 )aintenance our ne bi8e ill periodic $aintenance and adMust$ent3 f ou ha:e Iuestions about its adMust$ent@ contact our sales and ser:ice center3
+tilit Poc8et ith ,oc8 K it needed a 8e to open the utilit bo73
Troubleshooting Chart Pheno$enon
Cause
Resolution
Connect the poer@ but 13 A batter ire is the $otor doesnt or8 loose 23 Apparent Ndead batterO *3 A ire in the throttle is loose or disconnected 43 A bra8e sensor is defecti:e
13 Reconnect 23 Chec8 the fuse *3 Solder or re/cri$p 43 Replace bra8e handle sensor
)ileage per charge is not as e7pected3
13 -ot enough air pressure in tires 23 -ot enough batter is da$aged *3 The batter is da$aged 43 FreIuent bra8ing 5 acceleration@ dri:ing into ind ith cargo@ or up hills3
13 Pu$p up the tires 23 Charge the batter Chec8 the connections *3 Replace batter 43 +se the pedals to gi:e the bi8e additional poer
The charger doesnt or83
13 A disconnected 13 Reconnect or loose plug 23 Change the fuse 23 The fuse is blon *3 Replace charger *3 Charger is da$aged
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13 ou cant detect or resol:e the proble$ 23 )otor@ controller@ charger or batter is da$aged inside
Please ta8e our E/bi8e to our ser:icing dealer3
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