Bike2Power LightCharge User manual

Bike2Power™Bicycle-mounted USB Chargers
LightCharge Smartphone/Lights Bicycle USB Charger for Bottle Dynamo
LightCharge Smartphone/Lights Bicycle USB Charger for Hub Dynamo
User Manual and Installation Guide

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User Manual and Installation Guide
LightCharge® for Bottle Dynamo / LightCharge® for Hub Dynamo
Table of Contents
Copyright .................................................................................................................................. 3
Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 3
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................... 3
Compatible Devices .................................................................................................................. 4
Parts and Technical Specifications .......................................................................................... 5
Parts .........................................................................................................................................5
Technical Specification ............................................................................................................5
Output Power ...........................................................................................................................5
Installation Manual.................................................................................................................. 6
Getting to Know Your LightCharge® .....................................................................................6
LightCharge..........................................................................................................................6
Bottle Dynamo......................................................................................................................7
Dynamo Mounting Bracket..................................................................................................7
DynaCap Tire Defender .......................................................................................................7
Mounting Dynamo ...................................................................................................................7
Required Tools......................................................................................................................8
Mounting...............................................................................................................................8
To Remove the Dynamo .......................................................................................................9
To Disengage the Dynamo ...................................................................................................9
Mounting LightCharge® USB Charger................................................................................ 9
Connecting LightCharge to Bicycle Lights and Bottle Dynamo.........................................10
Connectors ..........................................................................................................................10
Connecting to the dynamo .................................................................................................10
Connecting to Bicycle Lights .............................................................................................10
Full Installation Diagram..................................................................................................11
How to use the DynaCap .......................................................................................................11
Connecting LightCharge USB Charger to Bicycle Lights and Hub Dynamo .....................11
Disconnecting Lights from Hub Dynamo..........................................................................12
Connecting light(s) to LightCharge® ................................................................................12
Connecting LightCharge® to dynamo hub .......................................................................12
Disconnecting from a standard hub dynamo ........................................................................13
Operating LightCharge® ........................................................................................................13
Connecting mobile devices.....................................................................................................13
Charging mobile devices........................................................................................................13
Switching between charging lights and charging mobile devices .......................................14
Taking Care of Your Device ....................................................................................................14
Limited Warranty....................................................................................................................14
Limitation of Liability .............................................................................................................15
Contact Information ................................................................................................................15

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Copyright
Copyright 2012© by Bike2Power. All rights reserved.
All brands and product names mentioned herein are the property of their respective
owners.
Introduction
LightCharge® USB Bicycle Charger allows charging USB-chargeable mobile devices and
bicycle lights while riding a bicycle. The device is designed to be used with the regular
(utility) bicycles.
LightCharge® is compatible with the majority of the smartphones makes and models
including Androids® and iPhones®. It is also compatible with USB and dynamo bicycle
lights.
LightCharge for hub dynamo is compatible with most common bicycle hub dynamos, while
LightCharge for bottle dynamo is compatible with a bottle (side) dynamo.
Charging with LightCharge® begins at as low as walking speeds. Install the device; connect
your mobile device to the 2.0 USB charger port using your mobile device USB charging
cable; connect bicycle lights to a designated LightCharge® connector and begin pedaling.
Read this guide carefully before installing and using LightCharge®. Review the user guide
for your bicycle, mobile device, bicycle lights, and hub dynamo before installing the
LightCharge® and connecting your chargeable devices.
Safety Instructions
(!) CAUTION
Obey your local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate the bicycle while cycling.
Road safety must be your first concern while cycling. Do not attempt to make or receive
calls, or operate your mobile device while cycling. Do not attempt to connect your mobile
device or lights to the charger while cycling. Always stop to initiate, modify, or terminate
any function on your mobile device and lights or to connect your mobile device and lights to
the charger.
Only operate LightCharge® if it is safe under the cycling conditions. Do not attempt to
remove or adjust any portion of LightCharge® while cycling. Always stop and loosen the
mounting mechanisms to adjust any portion of LightCharge®. Make sure all parts of
LightCharge® are secure before resuming your ride.
Allowing connector wire to hang loose is dangerous. Always secure the excess loose
connector wire away from the moving, steering, or braking parts of the bicycle.
When installing the LightCharge®, make sure that it does not interfere with or hinder any
of the bicycle moving, braking, or steering parts. Make sure that LightCharge® is installed
where you cannot come in contact with it in the event of an accident or collision. Always
make sure all parts of LightCharge® are securely installed before and after the ride. If you

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are not sure how to install any portion of LightCharge®, consult or hire a professional
installer.
Dynamo may become warm during operation. Do not touch the dynamo for a few minutes
after completing your ride.
Incorrect installation of the dynamo may cause it to fall between the wheel spokes and jam
the wheel. Always ensure that your dynamo is secure before and after the ride, and every
few miles during the longer rides.
Incorrect installation of the dynamo may cause an increase in the wear of a bicycle tire. If
you are not sure how to install the dynamo, consult or hire a professional installer.
The kits are impact resistant and water resistant, but not waterproof. Avoid submerging in
water or using in rain or snow without a protective cover. If LightCharge® becomes wet,
remove LightCharge® from the bicycle and allow it to dry out before reinstalling and using
again.
The connectors of this device may contain a small amount of nickel. Persons sensitive to
nickel may experience symptom from the prolonged skin contact with the connectors.
The kits may contain small parts which may constitute choking hazard. Keep them out of
reach of small children.
Read the installation instructions carefully. Do not attempt to substitute any parts of the
LightCharge®. Use LightCharge® only with the compatible mobile devices. Never force the
connectors into ports. Make sure that the connectors match a port and that you have
positioned them correctly.
These kits are not suitable for rough terrains or trick bicycling.
The kits may be affected by extreme temperatures. Always keep the kits between -15◦ C (5
F) and +55◦ C (131 F).
Bike2Power is not responsible for any damages or failure to the devices charged using the
LightCharge®. Bike2Power is not responsible for any damages or failures caused to the
bicycle used to mount the LightCharge®.
Compatible Devices
LightCharge® is compatible with 5v devices able to charge through USB and dynamo-
chargeable and USB-chargeable bicycle lights.
LightCharge® is compatible with the major smartphone makes and models as well as
Android® phones and iPhone®. LightCharge® may be connected to a hub dynamo or
bottle (side) dynamo.

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Parts and Technical Specifications
Parts*
LightCharge® Smartphone/Lights Bicycle USB Charger for Bottle Dynamo may
contain:
Dynamo Mounting Bracket
Bottle (Side) Dynamo
LightCharge® USB Charger
DynaCap Tire Defender
Protective mounting pad and zip ties
LightCharge Smartphone/Lights Bicycle USB Charger for Hub Dynamo may
contain:
LightCharge® USB Charger
Protective mounting pad and zip ties.
*Product colors and accessories are subject to change without notice
Technical Specification*
PART
DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
OPERATING
TEMPERATURES
Dynamo / Mounting
Brackets**
40.2 x 94.3 mm (1.6 x 3.7
in)
250 g w/ brackets (8.8 oz)
190 g w/o brackets (6.7 oz)
-15◦ C to +55◦ C
(5 F to 131 F)
USB Charger
45 x 35 x 25 mm
(1.7 x 1.4 x 1.0 in)
28 g (1 oz)
-15◦ C to +55◦ C
(5 F to 131 F)
*All dimensions are approximated. ** Mounting bracket fits forks up to 1.25 inches in diameter
Output Power*
Speed of bicycle (km/h)
Charging electric
current (mA)
7.4 (4.6 mi/h)
150
11.0 (6.8 mi/h)
200
12.5 (7.8 mi/h)
220
13.7 (8.5 mi/h)
235
14.0 (8.7 mi/h)
250
*Largest output current is 500mA. All values are approximated.

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Installation Manual
Getting to Know Your LightCharge®
A. LightCharge® mounted to handlebar
B. Bottle Dynamo (included only with LightCharge® for Bottle Dynamo)
C. Dynamo Mounting Bracket (Included only with LightCharge® for Bottle
Dynamo)
D. Location of Hub Dynamo (not included)
A. LightCharge
A1 Top A3 Charging Mode Switch A5 USB Port and Cover
A2 Cable A4 Mounting Slots A6 Bottom
B
C
A
D
A1
A6
A2
A3
A4
A5

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B. Bottle Dynamo
B1 Friction Roller B3 Release Lever
B2 Electrical Wire Port B4 Bracket Mounting Hole
C. Dynamo Mounting Bracket
C1 Exterior Dynamo Mounting Bracket C4 Dynamo Adjustment Bolt
C2 Interior Mounting Bracket C5 Bracket Security Screw
C3 Bracket Bolts (2) and Washers (2)
D. DynaCap Tire Defender
D1 DynaCap
Mounting Dynamo*
(!) Use only the supplied dynamo.
*If installing LightCharge® for Hub Dynamo, skip to “Mounting LightCharge®
USB Charger”, Page 9
B2
B1
B3
1
B4
1
B2
C3
C1
C2
C4
C5
D1

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Required Tools
2 Wrenches, 10 mm, regular, socket, or adjustable
Pliers, Scissors
Electrical tape and/or zip ties
Mounting
The dynamo may be mounted in any of the 4 positions shown below. Note that the
dynamo release lever must be facing the spokes. The installation steps below can be
applied to mounting in the either position.
Position “1” – L fork facing front Position “2” – R fork facing rear
Position “3” –L seat stay facing front Position “4” – Right seat stay facing rear
Step 1. Attach dynamo (B) to the exterior mounting bracket (C1)
a. Attach dynamo to the exterior mounting bracket (C1) using the
provided adjustment bolt (C4) with nut and washer.
b. Attach through dynamo’s bracket mounting hole (B4).
c. Tighten the bolt to achieve firm hold. Do not over-tighten.
Step 2. Attach the brackets (C1 and C2) to the front bicycle fork
a. Attach the mounting brackets (C1 and C2) to the bicycle fork. Interior
bracket (C2) should be positioned between the fork and the wheel.

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b. Use the provided bracket bolts and washers (C3). These bolts are
provided in two different lengths. Select the length that best
accommodated the diameter of the fork
c. Tighten the bolts for the firm hold. Do not over-tighten.
Step 3. Adjust dynamo position
a. Dynamo’s friction roller (B1) should be firmly touching the middle of
the tire at a right angle
b. Adjust the friction head’s position to the correct position by slightly
loosening the bolts and adjusting the roller’s height, angle, and
distance until the correct position is reached.
Step 4. Tighten the bolts
a. Once the correct position is reached, tighten all bolts to achieve the
firm grip.
b. Avoid over-tightening.
To Remove the Dynamo
a. Loosen the bolts and remove the brackets from the fork.
To Disengage the Dynamo
The dynamo may be disengaged without removing it while not in use
a. Press the release lever down
b. The dynamo will snap away from the rim
c. Reengage by pressing the release lever and pushing the dynamo
toward the tire until it clicks in place
Mounting LightCharge® USB Charger
LightCharge® may be mounted on any of the bicycle tubes. When choosing a
location, ensure the length the cable (A2) is sufficient to for the LightCharge®
connectors to reach the bottom of the dynamo.
Step 1. Select the desired location
a. Select the mounting location.
b. Make sure the cable’s connectors can reach the bottom of the dynamo.
Step 2. Mount LightCharge®
a. Optional –use the protective mounting pad provided between the
charger and the tube to prevent slippage.
b. Position LightCharge® in top position A1. USB charger port (A5) may
be facing a direction that best suits your charging needs
c. Use the zip ties provided to secure the LightCharge® by inserting
them through the mounting slots (A4).
d. Cut off the excess zip ties.

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Connecting LightCharge to Bicycle Lights and Bottle Dynamo*
*If installing LightCharge® for Hub Dynamo, skip to “Connecting LightCharge
USB Charger to Bicycle Lights and Hub Dynamo”, Page 11
Connectors
Bottom of dynamo
Front/rear lights wires
Dynamo electrical wire port
E2 LightCharge ground wire (Black)
E1 LightCharge electrical wire (Red)
E3 LightCharge lights connector (Yellow, clamp)
Connecting to the Dynamo and Bicycle Lights
Connecting to the Dynamo
Press on the dynamo’s electrical port so that the holes are aligned.
Insert the end of the red electrical wire (E1) into dynamo port, and release.
Slip the black ground wire (E2) over the dynamo adjustment bolt (C4) and
secure the bolt
Connecting to Bicycle Lights
Take the ends of the bike lights and twist them together
Insert the ends into LightCharge® lights connector clamp (E3)
Tighten the clamp
3
1
2
1
4
2
3
3
4

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Full Installation Diagram
How to use the DynaCap
Slip over the dynamo’s friction roller head (B1)
during the day
Remove at night, or keep on for continued
comfort
Connecting LightCharge USB Charger to Bicycle Lights and Hub Dynamo
LightCharge® is compatible with most standard hub dynamos. It can be connected to a hub
dynamo and dynamo lights simultaneously.

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Disconnecting Lights from Hub Dynamo
1. Remove connector cover from hub dynamo
connection terminal
2. Remove connector from the cover
Connecting light(s) to LightCharge®
1. Remove light and frame cables from
connector
2. Cut approximately 3/8” to 1/2” from lights
cable to fit the LightCharge® lights
clamp
3. Insert lights cable into LightCharge
yellow clamp
4. Tighten the clamp
Connecting LightCharge® to dynamo hub
Light
Cable
Frame
Cable
LightCharge Cables
Light Cable with Clamp (Yellow)
Electrical Cable (Red)
Grounding Cable (Black)
Frame
Cable
Light
Cable
LightCharge Cables
Yellow Clamp

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1. Twist LightCharge® ground wire and frame wire together
2. Insert the twisted wires into hub connector
3. Insert the LightCharge red wire into hub connector
4. Slightly bend and insert the connector into cover
5. Insert cover back into hub connections terminal
Disconnecting from a standard hub dynamo
To disconnect LightCharge® from the hub, follow the above steps in reverse.
Operating LightCharge®
Connecting mobile devices
Step 1. Place your mobile device into designated phone holder or another location
Step 2. Connect mobile device to charger
a. Use USB charging cable provided with your mobile device
b. Plug the USB end of your charging cable into the charger’s USB port
(A5)
Charging mobile devices
Step 1. Connect the mobile device to the charger
Step 2. Begin pedaling faster than 4 miles per hour which typically a walking speed
Light
Cable
Light Cable with Clamp (Yellow)
Electrical Cable (Red)
Grounding Cable (Black)
LightCharge Cables
Frame
Cable
1
3
2
4
5

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Step 3. If charging does not begin immediately after you start pedaling, do one of
the following
a. Increase speed
b. Stop the bicycle and adjust the dynamo’s position to the correct
position (if using a bottle dynamo); or, check the connection hub
connection
c. Stop the bicycle and check all connections including your USB cable
d. Stop the bicycle and detach USB charging cable from your mobile
device for a few seconds
Note: While charging your mobile device, the dynamo output may not be
enough to charge your mobile device if you use a Bluetooth® headset
with it.
Switching between charging lights and charging mobile devices
LightCharge® does not charge the mobile device and bicycle lights simultaneously.
You may choose which device to charge by using the charging mode switch.
a. Use charging mode switch (A3) to alternate between charging lights
and mobile devices plugged in to USB port.
Taking Care of Your Device
(!) Handle your LightCharge® devices and accessories with care.
Keep the devices dry. Any type of moisture can corrode the electronic circuits. That includes
humidity, precipitation, and all types of liquids. If the devices become wet, allow them to
dry out completely.
Avoid using or storing the devices in the dirty and dusty areas. Moving parts and electronic
components of the device can become damaged.
Do not attempt to open the devices. Do not bend, drop, or crush the devices. Avoid dropping,
knocking, or shaking the devices. Rough handling may result in damage to the mechanical
parts of the device.
Use only soft, clean, and dry cloth to clean the surfaces of the devices.
Do not paint the devices. Painting your device may result in clogging the mobbing parts and
ports, and prevent the device from proper operation
Recycle your used electronic products, batteries, and packaging materials to the dedicated
recycling outlets.
Limited Warranty
Bike2Power warrants its products to be free from the manufacturer’s defects for 90 (ninety)
days from the date of the original purchase. This warranty extends only to the original
retail purchaser and covers defects and malfunction occurring in a course of the product’s

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ordinary use. This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged, or if
malfunction is a result of the unusual wear and tear, or a result of misuse, abuse,
alteration, failure to follow direction, or improper installation, or maintenance, or cleaning.
Any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited in
duration as stated in the paragraph above. Bike2Power’s sole obligation under the implied
warranties is to exchange or repair the entire product or its defective part at Bike2Power
sole discretion.
To make a warranty claim, please contact us by writing to:
Attn: Warranty Claims
Bike2Power
26016 Alizia Canyon Drive, Unit B
Calabasas, CA 91302
Please include the following information in your correspondence:
Your full name, address, and contact information
Your order date and number
The description of the product’s malfunction or defect
TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, NEITHER BIKE2POWER NOR ITS
THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS MAKES ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF
ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF
MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
To the extent that this Limited Warranty is inconsistent with local law, this Statement
shall be deemed modified to be consistent with such local law. Under such local law, certain
disclaimers and limitations of this Limited Warranty may not apply to the customer.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL BIKE2POWER,
ITS AFFILIATES, SIBSIDIARIES, RELATED ENTITIES OR THEIR RESPECTIVE
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR EMPLOYEES, BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER
BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY AND WHETHER
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Contact Information
Write to:
Bike2Power
26016 Alizia Canyon Drive, Unit B
Calabasas, CA 91302
Email to:
[email protected]
Website:

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