Batribike 20 User manual

User
Manual
®
ELECTRIC TRICYCLES
16
20

MODEL:-
TRIKE 16  TRIKE 20 
SERIAL NUMBER:-
PURCHASE DATE:-
DAY MONTH YEAR
/ /
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL FULLY
PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY AND USE
For your safety and to ensure a long and trouble free life of your Batribike
Trike, check the operation of brakes, lights, bell and gears,
and check tyre pressures are correct.
Also check all fasteners, including quick release mechanisms,
before every ride.
DEALER STAMP

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Thank you for purchasing a BATRIBIKE Electric Trike
With care and correct usage your Trike
will give many years of service.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
1 ELECTRIC TRIKE
1 BATTERY
1 BATTERY CHARGER with UK Mains Lead
1 MANUAL
Contents
Battery Charging .............................................................. PAGE 4
Usage ....................................................................... PAGE 6
Service & Spares .............................................................. PAGE 11
Warranty ....................................................................... Rear Cover
Important
PLEASE CHARGE THE BATTERY
BEFORE FIRST USING THE TRIKE
Even though the battery indicator will show charge this cannot be
relied upon until the battery has had the initial full charge.

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Charging the Battery
The battery can be charged on or off the Trike. To
remove the battery, unplug the battery from the Trike,
(Blue Plug), then unlock with the one of the two keys
provided, hold down the plastic clamping tab and slide
out the battery from the rear of the carrier. Insertion is
the reverse of the above procedure.
The charging lead is plugged in to the charging socket located behind the slide cover on
the battery.
Unplug the
battery from
the Trike (Blue
Plug) before
charging, then
plug in the
charging lead.
(To remove the Blue Plug slide the silver locking tab backwards and rotate the plug anti-
clockwise, then pull out of the socket).
Powe Charge
USE ONLY THE CHARGER SUPPLIED
WARNING
Ensure that charging socket
cover is CLOSED before
removing or inserting battery.
Failure to do so will result in
breakage of the cover.
IMPORTANT
It is important to plug the charger into the
battery before switching on at the mains.
Similarly, switch off at the mains before
unplugging the charger from the battery.

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Power Charger
Power Charger
Power Charger
Plug the charger into the mains socket and switch on at the wall outlet. The lights on the
charger will illuminate after a few seconds.
The RED light indicates that mains power is applied. The other light
will show ORANGE whilst charging is taking place. This may take
up to six hours for a flat battery.
When the battery is charged the ORANGE light will change to
GREEN.
Once charged, switch off at the wall outlet and unplug. Unplug the charging lead from the
battery and slide the cover back over the charging socket.
NOTE: If the battery is charged and the charger left switched on for an extended
period the charger will enter a low power state, indicated by both the RED and
ORANGE/GREEN LEDs flashing slowly. Switch off and unplug as above.
The battery does not have to be completely discharged before it is recharged.
The Lithium battery has no ‘memory’ and therefore can be charged at any time.
It is perfectly acceptable to recharge the battery after a short ride so that the
battery is fully charged before the next ride.
If your BATRIBIKE is not in use for an extended period it is imperative
that you charge the battery before storage and then charge the
battery once a month to prevent deterioration.
If Lithium batteries are left flat for an
extended period then they may
no longer be functional and a new
replacement will be required.
With correct User Care as outlined above your battery should have a
lifetime of around 1000 charges.

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Usage
Your BATRIBIKE Electric Trike can be used as a normal pedal cycle by simply
not switching on the battery.
To use under electric power, put the blue plug into the socket
in the battery located near the seat under the rear basket.
Rotate the plug clockwise until it clips in. Press and hold the
ON/OFF MODE button on the handlebar display. The display
will initiate and then the steady
lights will indicate the remaining
power in the battery. If the unit
shows 2 LEDs or less it is
recommended that you charge
the battery. To switch off the
power press and hold the ON/
OFF MODE button, all the lights
will go out.
The Batribike Trike range is equipped with two types of assistance ‘twist and go’
which is throttle activated, and ‘rotation sensor technology’ which senses the
pedalling action of the rider.
Twist and Go
To use this type of assistance gently twist the grip on the right hand side of the
handlebars towards you, the motor will start and the Trike will move forwards.
This control is proportional, the more you twist the grip the faster the Trike will go
up to the pre-set maximum. To decrease the power, twist the grip away from
you. Release the grip and the motor will stop. You can use the twist grip throttle
at any time i.e. with pedalling or without pedalling.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
When power is switched on, the twist grip throttle is live.
Take extra care when getting on and off the Trike that the throttle is
not twisted as the Trike may be propelled forwards without you. We
would recommend switching off before getting off the Trike until you
are fully familiar with the operation of the controls.
You can also hold the brake on as this will disable the motor.
ON/OFF
MODE

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Pedal Assist—Rotation Sensor
The Rotation Sensor works when the pedals are turning, the controller senses
you are pedalling and the motor starts to assist the rider. To use this mode
ensure the power is turned on via the ON/OFF button and then simply rotate the
pedals.
Four Power Levels
To enable the rider to have complete control over speed and assistance the
Trike 16 and Trike 20 have four levels of assistance. When initially switched on
the controller automatically selects power level 3.
To change power assistance level press the
MODE button on the handlebar display, the red
LEDs will flash showing the current power assist
level. To change the power level press the MODE
button again while the LEDs are flashing, the
assistance will change to the next level up ie 3 to
4. When level 4 (full power) is reached and the
MODE button is pressed again the assistance will
drop to level 1 (minimum).
The higher the assistance level the faster the Trike will go or the more
assistance it will give when facing a head wind or hill.
If the MODE button is not pressed within a
couple of seconds the display will revert to
showing the battery meter, steady LEDs (not
flashing)
MODE: Assistance level 2 shown
RANGE: Battery level 3 shown
Battery Meter
The handlebar display shows the charge remain-
ing in the battery when the LEDs are steady (not
flashing). When 4 lights show the battery is full or
nearly full. The lights will gradually go out as the
battery power is used up. The final light will flash
just before the battery is exhausted.

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Gears—3 Speed Nexus Hub (where fitted)
Gear number 1 is low and makes it easier to
pedal (for hills and rough terrain).
Gear number 3 is high and helps you to go
faster (for use on level ground).
To change gear use the selector mounted on the right handlebar. There are
markings around the outside light grey portion to indicate the gear number and
the inner circle (Black) has a dot which shows which gear is selected. Push the
lower button downwards to go down a gear and the upper lever towards you to
go up a gear.
Braking
To stop, release the throttle and pull the brake levers.
Parking Brake
The Trike 16 and the Trike 20 are both fitted with
parking brakes. This allows the rider to leave the
Trike with confidence, knowing that it will not roll
away.
To operate the parking brake, pull the brake lever
towards the handlebar and click the small parking
brake lever into position. This will retain the brake
lever close to the handlebars and keep the brake
on. Both brake levers have the parking brake
facility.
Note:-
It is recommended to use the parking brake facility on both brakes
when parking the Trike.
It is recommended to leave the parking brakes off when
storing the Trike.
Parking Brake OFF
Parking Brake ON

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Tilting Mechanism
The Batribike Trikes are fitted with a tilting mechanism which aids the rider to
corner more easily. Using the tilting facility also allows for greater stability when
cornering, reducing the risk of lifting a rear wheel.
The lever to release the tilt lock is located on the handlebars
Trike 16 – Right hand side
Trike 20 – Left hand side
To release the tilt lock push the lever forwards.
To lock the tilting mechanism push the lever in
the opposite direction.
If the lever is stiff to pull gently rock the handlebars from side to side.
It is recommended that the tilt is released after getting on the Trike and that it is
locked before getting off.
Lights
Lights are provided on your BATRIBIKE Trike. These are power efficient LED
units which achieve a long life on each set of batteries.
SAFETY FEATURE - The power for the front and rear lights is kept
separate from the main power supply so that in the event that the battery
is exhausted you will still have lights for safety.
The front light is powered by 3 AAA size batteries and
is switched on by the black push button switch at the
rear of the unit.
To replace the batteries simply twist the lens anti-
clockwise and pull free.

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The rear light requires 2 AA batteries. You will require a small Philips
screwdriver to take off the red lens for battery replacement. It is switched on by
the small switch on the underside of the unit.
Tyre Pressures
The tyres should be pumped up to within the range stated on the sidewall.
This should be regularly checked as running with the correct pressures
will ensure maximum range from the battery.
Seat Height Adjustment
Rotate the locking bar (located below the seat)
anti clockwise to release the seat post. The seat
height can then be adjusted. Rotate the locking
bar clockwise to secure the seat post.
Adjusting the Handlebars
The handlebars can be adjusted for height and
angle to suit the rider. Hex keys, (not supplied),
will be required to carry out these adjustments.
Note the marking on the seat post and handlebars that indicates the
minimum insertion. Do not use the Trike with the markings showing.
Carrying Capacity
The Batribike Trikes are fitted with useful load carrying baskets front and rear.
Please note the maximum load for the rear basket is 40kg and the maximum
combined weight for Rider and load is 130kg.
All other operation of your BATRIBIKE Electric Trike is
as per a normal pedal cycle.

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Service & Spares
Remember to check all nuts and screws before and after every ride to maintain
safe use of your BATRIBIKE Trike.
Cables may also stretch a little during the first few uses. Brakes and gears may
need to be adjusted after the first few days to ensure correct operation. Refer to
your local cycle shop if you are not familiar with this operation.
Your BATRIBIKE Trike uses standard cycle parts wherever possible. Items
such as tyres, tubes, lights, brake pads/blocks and cables may be obtained from
your local cycle shop or retailer.
Specialist parts such as the motor, battery, rotation sensor or frame components
are only available from Fallowgate Limited or their authorised distributors.
Removing the Front Wheel
If you need to remove the front wheel, for example to
replace the tyre, then the motor can be unplugged to aid
disassembly. The plug is located in the small plastic
casing as shown, (Right).
Remember to ensure that the cable is suitably secured
to the Trike frame upon re-assembly.
Charging Fuse
If the battery will not operate or charge correctly, firstly check the battery fuse
(rated 30A) located on the side of the battery beneath the screw cover. Use a
large flat bladed screwdriver or a small coin to remove the cover.
Please consider the environment before disposing of any part
of your Batribike Electric Bicycle.
The Battery Pack contains
Lithium and Special Consideration
should be given to its safe disposal.
Your Local Authority should have the
necessary facilities in place.
Never dispose of batteries in a fire or subject them to puncture or crushing.

BATRIBIKE Electric Bicycles are exclusive to:-
Fallowgate Limited
Kellaway House
Marton Road
Sturton-by-Stow
Lincoln
LN1 2AH
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
—————— USER MANUAL TRIKES 2011 — ISSUE 1 — ©2011 Fallowgate Limited ——————
Warranty
Please retain your receipt as this is your proof of purchase and entitlement
to Warranty.
 The Frame of your new BATRIBIKE Trike is guaranteed for
1 year from date of purchase.
 The Motor and Electronics are guaranteed for 2 years from
date of purchase.
 Other main cycle parts have a warranty of 1 year.
 The battery is covered for 1 year.
Please take note of the Battery Care information contained
in this manual to ensure your battery life is maximised.
In the event of warranty repairs becoming necessary you should return your
tricycle to your Authorised Batribike Dealer, (where you originally purchased
your Batribike). Delivery & collection charges are not redeemable under war-
ranty. Warranty is non transferable and applies only to the original owner.
Brake blocks/pads, tyres, lights and cables etc. are considered as
consumables and replacements are available from BATRIBIKE or may be
obtained from your local cycle shop.
BATRIBIKE are
Full Members of
the British Electric
Bicycle Association