Currie tech IZIP User manual

ASSEMBLY GUIDE:
Izip & Ezip Electric Bicycles with
Rack-Top Mounted Batteries (“RTMB Bicycles”)
Please Refer to your Owner’s Manual for Detailed Setup Instructions
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Helpful Tools:Included in your parts box:
• Scissors
• Bicyclegrease
• Phillips-headscrewdriver
• Allenwrenches:4,5,&6mm
• Open-endwrenches:9,10,14,15,&17mm
oradjustablecrescentwrench
• Needle-nosepliers
• Pedals
• Quickreleaseskewer
• Reectors(ifnotalreadyinstalled)
• Stem
• Toolkit(4+5mmcomboAllenwrench,
13+15mmcomboopen-endwrench)
• Touch-uppaint
Assembly will take 1 - 2 hours
Note:Whenworkingonyourbicycleasinstructedbythisguide,pleaserefertothetorquevalueschartinyourowner’smanualfordetailedtorque
requirements.Under-orover-tightenedcomponentsmayloosenorbreak,causingafall.
Stepsinthisguidethatcallfortheuseofbicyclegreasedosointheinterestofkeepingyourbicycleinworkingconditionforaslongaspossible.Grease
isnotabsolutelyvitaltotheassemblyofthisproduct,butfailuretoapplyitasdirectedcouldcausepartstoseizeovertimeandirreparablydamagethe
frameorcomponents.
Becausebicyclepartstendtobegreasy,itisrecommendedthatyoulaydownatarporsheettoprotectyouroorifassemblingthebikeindoors.
Itisbesttoremovetheprotectivepackagingduringtheassemblyprocessonlyasneeded,leavingsomeintacttoprotectthebikeduringassembly.
Duringassemblyitmaybehelpfultoreferencethephotosonthecoverofthisguideandonthebicycleboxifyouareunsureofanysteps.
Pleasetakethetimetoreadthebatterycareandstoragesectionofyourmanualforusefulinformationonprolongingthelifeofyourbattery.
Assembly Tools Unpacking and Preparation
Handlebars and Stem
1. Carefully remove the bicycle from the box. Youshouldhaveafriend
helpyouwiththis,asthebikeisheavy.Ifyouarealone,youcanlaytheboxon
itssideandgentlyslidethebikeout.
Seat Tube
Top Tube
Down Tube
Chainstay Seatstay
Head tube
3. Cut the zip-ties holding the front wheel to the bike frame.Setthe
wheelasidefornow.
4. Rotate the fork so the brake faces away from the frame,thenrestthebike
upright on its rear wheel and fork,asshowninphotoA.Whenrotatingthefork,be
surethecablesruninfrontoftheframeanddonotwraparoundtheforkorheadtube.
5.Find the stem in the parts box (photoC).Remove the protective
caps from the stem and head tube,theninsert the stem into the bike’s
head tube facingawayfromtheframe.Remove the faceplatebyremoving
thetwoorfourfaceplatebolts(dependingonmodel)showninphotoD.
2.  At this point you can begin charging your
battery. Thechargerisinasmallwhitebox,usually
rubber-bandedtotherackorunderneaththebike.
Recommend charge time is 4-6 hours. Plug the
chargerrstintothewalloutlet,thenintotheporton
thebattery(photoB).
A solid red or blinking green light on the charger
(dependingonmodel)indicatesthebatteryischarging
properly.Asolidgreenlightindicatesthatthecharger
hasenteredtricklechargemode,andyourbatteryisat
least80%full.Formaximumrange,pleasechargefor
thefullrecommendedtimeperiod(4-6hours).
Fork
A
B
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Protective cap
(remove and discard)
Faceplate
CWedge bolt
(top of stem)

6.Cut the zip-ties securing the handlebar to the bike frame,arrangethebrakeand
shiftercablessotheyruninfrontofthebicycle,thenclamp the handlebars to the stem
usingthefaceplateasshowninphotoE.Thebarsshouldberotatedtoacomfortablegripping
positionwithcomfortableaccesstothebrakelevers,andcenteredaroundthestem.Besureto
tighten the faceplate bolts evenlysothetopandbottomgapsareequal.
Faceplate Bolts
Head tube
D
Equal faceplate
gaps & bolt
tightness
7.Align the stem so it is facing forward in relation to the fork (photoF),then tighten
the wedge bolt securely.Besurethattheforkisrotatedwiththebrakesfacingforward,and
thatnocablesaretangledaroundit!Refertothephotosonthecoverofthismanualforproper
cablerouting.It is extremely important that you properly tighten the wedge bolt.Leaving
thisbolttooloosecanresultinthehandlebarsturningawayfromthewheel,causingacrash.
8.Ifnotalreadyinstalled,attach the square white reector to the handlebar using
aPhillips-headscrewdriver.
Wedge Bolt
Throttle
Shifter
Brakes face
forward!
(Top View)
Stem in line
with fork
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F
9.Apply grease to the inside of the seat tube,theninsert the
seatpostandclose the quick release tightly (Photo G).Itwillhelpduring
thenextstepsifyoulowerthesaddletobeaboutlevelwiththehandlebars;it
canbeadjustedtoacomfortableheightbeforeyourrstride.
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Refertotheappendixtothisguideformoreinformationontheuseand
adjustmentofquickreleaselevers.It is vital to your safety that you
understand and properly secure this lever!
Swing QR
Closed
Seatpost
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H
10.Release the front brakebypullingbacktherubberboot,squeezing
thebrakearmstogether,thenremovingthenoodlefromitsholder(Photo
H).Thiswillallowyoutoinstallthefrontwheel.Youwillneedtoreattachthe
brakebyreversingthissteponcethefrontwheelisinstalled.
Brake Noodle
Boot
11.Flip the bike oversothatitrestsonitshandlebarsandsaddle.Be
carefulnottodamagethethrottleorbrakelevers.

Removetheplastic
dropoutprotectorfrom
theendofthefork. I

Front Wheel
12. Remove the tension adjusting nut and one spring from the quick release skewer (photoM),takingcarenottoloseeitherofthesmall
springs.Push the skewer through the front hub, then replace the spring and end nut.Leavethenutloosefornow,abouttwoturnsin.Install
the wheel into the fork,asshowninphotoN.
Securely close the quick release.Refertotheappendixofthisdocumentformoreinformationontheuseandadjustmentofquickreleaselevers.It is
vital to your safety that you understand and properly secure this lever!
Tension
adjusting
nut
SpringSpring Skewer
MN
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Pedals
13. Find the pedals in your parts box. Grease the threadsandthread
them securely into the crank arms using a 15mm open-end wrench
(PhotoO).Notethatthepedalshaveoppositethreaddirectionsandmustgo
onaspecicsideofthebicycle.Thepedalmeantforthedrive-side(thesideof
thebicyclewiththechainandgears)hasastandardthread,whichistightened
clockwise. The non-drive-side pedal has a reverse, non-standard thread. It
mustbeturnedcounter-clockwisetobescrewedin.
Thepedalsaremarked‘R’and‘L’for“Right”and“Left,”howevertheycanalso
beidentiedbytheirthreads,asshowningureP.
14.Turn the bike right-side-up, using the kickstand to keep it upright.
Close the front brakebyreversingstep10(photoH),pullingthebrakenoodle
backintoitsholder.Ifthecablefeelstight,checkthecablingtomakesureitis
properlyorganizedinfrontofthebiketoallowenoughslacktore-closethebrake.
15.Adjust your front and rear brakes. Your brakes may not be fully
adjustedfromthefactory;refertoyourowner’smanualfordetailedinstructions
on brake adjustment or consult a professional bike mechanic if you are not
comfortablemakingtheseadjustmentsyourself.Do not attempt to ride your
bicycle without properly adjusting the brakes!
16.Adjust your shifters and derailleurs, referring to the owner’s
manualforfullinstructions.Riding your bicycle without properly adjusting
the drivetrain can cause irreparable damage!Consultaprofessionalbike
mechanicifyouarenotcomfortablemakingtheseadjustmentsyourself.
Tighten
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P
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Installation:
Yourbicyclecomeswitha24voltLithium-battery.Toinstallthebattery,simplyslide it into the rear rack,
asshowninphotoQ.
Thistypeofbatterydoesnothavea‘memory’,andridingonapartialchargewillnotharmthebatteryin
anyway.Rechargetimeforthisbatteryis4-6hourstoreachafullcharge.
Locking:
Alockisintegratedintothebatterypacktokeepitinplacewhileriding.Itisrecommendedthatthebattery
packbelockedwheneveryouareridinginordertomaintainastrongconnection.After sliding a battery pack into place, lock it with one of the
included keys (usuallyinthepartsboxorrubber-bandedtotherack),makingsurethelockcylinderfullyengagesintotherack.Allkeysincludedwith
yourbicycleareidentical.
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Operation
OnVia Rapidobicycles,theelectricassistfunctionsarecontrolledusingthehandlebar-mountedcontrol
pad below the throttle (Photo S). The red ON/OFF toggle button is used to turn the system on or off,
indicatedbytheglowinglightsonthethrottle.ThegreenPAS/TAGtogglebuttonisusedtoswitchbetween
‘PAS’(PedalAssist)and‘TAG’(TwistandGo)modes.Settingthebuttontothe‘out’positionsetsthebike
toTAGmode;the‘in’positionsetsthebiketoPASmode.
OnEco Ridebicycles,thePAS/TAGbuttonisattachedtothethrottle,butitactsexactlythesameasthat
oftheViaRapido.TheEcoRidedoesnothaveahandlebar-mountedpowerswitch;theswitchislocated
ontherackbetweentheseatpostandthebattery.(PhotoT)
PAS (Pedal Assist)
Inthismode,thetwist-throttleisonlyactivewhenthepedalsareinforwardmotion.Amagnet
ringonthebottombracketspindlerotateswhenthepedalsareturned.Asensorpicksupthis
rotationandactivatesthethrottlewhennecessary.Afterafewsecondsofpedalinginthis
mode,themotorwillautomaticallyspinupto50%powertoprovideadditionalassistance.
TAG (Twist and Go)
InTAGmode,thetwist-throttleisalwaysactive.Thepedalsensorisdisabledinthismode,
andthemotorwillnotactivateunlessthethrottleisturned.
Battery Before your rst ride...
• Remove all remaining packaging on the bike.
• Check the operation of your front and rear brakesbypushingthebikeforwardandoperatingthebrakelevers.
• Check the tightness of all nuts and bolts,especiallythestemboltsandtheboltssecuringthebrakeleversandshifterstothehandlebars.
• Make sure the stem’s wedge bolt is tight.Checkthatitistightenedproperlybystandingoverthefrontwheel,holdingitwithyourthighs,then
tryingtoturnthehandlebars.Ifthehandlebarscanbeturnedindependentlyofthewheel,thewedgeboltmustbetightenedfurther.
• Make sure your front wheel is secure in the frame.Refertotheappendixtothisguidediscussingquickreleaseleversfordetailed
instructionsonusingquickreleases.
• Make sure your tires are lled to the pressure recommended on the sidewall. Over-or under-inatedtirescanblowofftherimandcause
afall.Werecommendusingabicyclepumpwithpressuregauge.
• Test power:leanthebikeonitskickstand,raisingtherearwheelofftheground.Whenthebikeispoweredon(indicatedbythethrottlelights)
youcantestsystempowerbytwistingthethrottleinTAGmodeandwatchingtherearwheel.Refertothetroubleshootingchartonthispagefor
assistanceifthebikewillnotpoweron.
Bike won’t turn on (no lights on
throttle)
Batterynotseatedproperlyagainstrackterminals
NeedtopresshandlebarON/OFFswitch
Batterynotcharged
Throttle lights work, but motor
will not run
BikemaybeinPedalAssistmode.Pressthegreenbuttonnextto
thethrottletochangetoTwist-and-Gomode.
Brakes rub when riding Re-adjustbrakes,referringtoowner’smanual
Gears/chain make clicking or
grinding noises while riding
Re-adjustdrivetrain,referringtoowner’smanual
Can someone help me with...? CalltheCurrieTechnologiestechnicalandcustomerservice
departmentat1-800-377-4532
Refer to owner’s manual for detailed troubleshooting chart
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ManyIzipandEzipbicyclemodelsusequickrelease(QR)leverstofacilitatecommontaskssuchasfrontwheelremovalandseatheightadjustment.
Whenproperlyadjusted,quickreleaseleversarebothsafeandconvenient,butyoumustunderstandandapplythecorrecttechniquetoadjustthem
properlybeforeridingyourbicycletopreventseriousinjuryordeathfromafall.
Quickreleaseleversuseacamactiontoclampthewheelorothercomponentsinplace.Becauseoftheiradjustablenature,itiscriticalthatyou
understandhowtheywork,howtousethemproperly,andhowmuchforceyouneedtoapplytosecurethem.
Warning: Thefullforceofthecamactionisneededtoclampthewheelsecurely.Holdingthenutwithonehandandturningtheleverlikeawingnutis
NOTasafeoreffectivewaytocloseaquickreleaseandwillnotclampthewheelorothercomponentssafely.
QUICK RELEASE USAGE
Ridingwithanimproperlyadjustedwheelquickreleasecanallowthewheeltowobbleorfalloffthebicycle,whichcancauseseriousinjuryordeath.
Therefore,itisessentialthatyou:
 1.Askyourdealeroralocalbikeshoptohelpyoumakesureyouknowhowtoinstallandremoveyourwheelssafely.
 2.Understandandapplythecorrecttechniqueforclampingyourwheelinplacewithaquickrelease.
 3.Eachtime,beforeyouridethebike,checkthatthewheelissecurelyclamped.
Installing a quick release front wheel
Inaquickreleasesystem,thewheelhubisclampedinplacebytheforceofthequickreleasecampushingagainstonedropoutandpullingthetension
adjustingnut,bywayoftheskewer,againsttheotherdropout.Theamountofclampingforceiscontrolledbythetensionadjustingnut.Turningthe
tensionadjustingnutclockwisewhilekeepingthecamleverfromrotatingincreasesclampingforce;turningitcounterclockwisewhilekeepingthecam
leverfromrotatingreducesclampingforce.Lessthanhalfaturnofthetensionadjustingnutcanmakethedifferencebetweensafeclampingforceand
unsafeclampingforce.
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Appendix: Quick Release Levers
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1. Removethetensionadjustingnutandoneofthesmallsprings,thenslidethequickreleaseskewerthroughthehub.Ifyourbicyclehasadisc
brake,inserttheskewerstartingonthesidewiththebrakerotor.Replacethespringandtensionadjustingnut(ga).
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2. Ifyourbicyclehasrimbrakes,disengagethemtoincreasetheclearancebetweenthetireandbrakepads.
3. Installthewheelintothedropouts,makingsurethequickreleaseleverisontheleftsideofthebicycle.
4. HoldingthequickreleaseleverintheOPENpositionwithonehand,tightenthetensionadjustingnutwithyourotherhanduntilitisngertight
againsttheforkdropout.
5. Whilepushingthewheelrmlytothetopoftheslotsintheforkdropouts,andatthesametimecenteringthewheelriminthefork,movethequick-
releaseleverupwardsandswingitintotheCLOSEDposition(gb&c)Thelevershouldnowbeparalleltotheforkbladeandcurvedtowardthe
wheel.Toapplyenoughclampingforce,youshouldhavetowrapyourngersaroundtheforkbladeforleverage,andthelevershouldleaveaclear
imprintinthepalmofyourhand.
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WARNING: Securely clamping the wheel takes considerable force. If you can fully close the quick release without wrapping your ngers
around the fork blade for leverage, and the lever does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand, the tension is insufcient. Open
the lever; turn the tension adjusting nut clockwise a quarter turn; then try again.
6. Ifthelevercannotbepushedallthewaytoapositionparalleltotheforkblade,returnthelevertotheOPENposition.Thenturnthetension
adjustingnutcounterclockwiseone-quarterturnandtrytighteningtheleveragain.
7. Re-engagethebraketorestorecorrectbrakepad-to-rimclearance;spinthewheeltomakesurethatitiscenteredintheframeandclearsthebrake
pads;thensqueezethebrakeleverandmakesurethatthebrakesareoperatingcorrectly.
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Adjusting a quick release seatpost clamp
Inaseatpostquickreleasesystem,theseatpostisclampedinplacebytheforceofthequick
releasecampushingagainstonesideoftheclampandpullingthetensionadjustingnut,
bywayoftheskewer,againsttheother.Theamountofclampingforceiscontrolledbythe
tensionadjustingnut.Turningthetensionadjustingnutclockwisewhilekeepingthecamlever
fromrotatingincreasesclampingforce;turningitcounterclockwisewhilekeepingthecam
leverfromrotatingreducesclampingforce.Lessthanhalfaturnofthetensionadjustingnut
canmakethedifferencebetweensafeclampingforceandunsafeclampingforce.
WiththequickreleaseclampintheOPENposition,inserttheseatpost,withsaddle1.
attached,intothebicycle’sseattube.
SwingthequickreleaseleverintotheCLOSEDposition.2.
Grabthesaddlewithbothhandsandattempttorotateit(andthusrotatetheseatpostin3.
theseattube).
Ifyouareabletoforcetheseatpostoutofalignmentwiththeframe,theseatpostclamp4.
needstobeadjusted.HoldingthequickreleaseleverintheOPENpositionwithone
hand,tightenthetensionadjustingnutwithyourotherhandabout1/2turnclockwise.
AttempttoswingtheleverintotheCLOSEDposition.Ifthelevercannotbepushedall5.
thewaytotheCLOSEDposition(gureb),returnthelevertotheOPENposition,then
turnthetensionadjustingnutcounterclockwiseone-quarterturnandtrytighteningthe
leveragain.Repeatsteps3,4&5untilproperquickreleasetensionisachieved.
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