DAHON BOOST User manual

Dahon Boost
OWNER’S MANUAL

Contents
Welcome/Intro.................................................................. 3
What’s it called ................................................................ 4
Battery and Charger Operation...................................... 6
Before the rst use ....................................................................6
Battery Hibernation Mode..........................................................6
Normal Charging .......................................................................6
Charging with Installed battery ................................................ 11
Battery Key Lock .....................................................................12
Safety Precautions ..................................................................12
Battery .................................................................................12
Battery Charger ...................................................................12
Location for Charging ..........................................................12
Range for Battery ....................................................................13
Things you can do to increase performance .......................13
Battery Tips and Approximate Life.......................................13
Battery Recycling ................................................................14
How it all works ............................................................. 14
Boost Technology ....................................................................14
Controller Unit .........................................................................14
1. On-Off Buttons ................................................................15
2. Battery Level Indicator.....................................................15
3. Boost Mode Indicator ......................................................15
4. Boost Mode Button..........................................................16
5 & 6 Front Light Function ...................................................16
General Operation...................................................................17
Using the Hub Gears...............................................................17
Riding without Assistance........................................................17
Checks before Riding ..............................................................17
Service & Storage.......................................................... 18
Service ....................................................................................18
Checklist..............................................................................18
Initial inspection after 2 months...........................................19
From the second inspection on ...........................................19
Cleaning ..................................................................................19
Storage....................................................................................19
Long-Term Storage..................................................................19
Operation After Long-Term Storage ........................................19
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 20
Specications ................................................................ 23
Motor Unit................................................................................23
Battery .....................................................................................23
Battery Charger .......................................................................23
Warranty ......................................................................... 23
Dahon Five-Year Limited Warranty..........................................23
Lifetime Warranty Upgrade......................................................23
Required Assembly at Time of Purchase ................................24
Making a Warranty Claim ........................................................24
Warrantee Exclusions..............................................................24
2

Completely read through all of the •
information in this manual before you start
using you Dahon Boost.
Make sure to read the standard Dahon •
Bicycle manual safety and general
information for cycling.
The Dahon Boost is designed for on-road •
use only. Using it off-road, jumping or racing
will risk serious injury and death to the user.
Always wear a correct-tting helmet when •
riding any bicycle.
If you are unsure about anything or have •
question, please talk to your local Dahon
dealer. Dahon dealers are specialists in
Dahon product information and advice. They
are also a valuable source for all cycling
product, riding and service information.
This product complies with European EPAC •
requirements according to EN 15194
Welcome/Intro
3

What’s it called
A. GENERAL
1. Assist Unit
2. Chainwheel and integrated
Torque sensor
3. Battery
4. Frame Latch
5. Handlepost
6. Handlebar Assembly
7. Front light
8. Rear light
9. Battery Hanger Unit
B. HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY
1. Controller Unit
2. 3-Speed Hub Gear shifter
3. Left-hand Brake Lever
4. Right-Hand Brake Lever
4

C. BATTERY AND CHARGER
1. Battery
2. Boost Batter Charger
3. Power Source Plug
4. Battery Charging Socket
5. Charger Plug
5

Charging can be done when the battery is on
the bike or removed from it. For details, refer to
“Normal Charging” and “Charging with installed
battery”. When not charging, always pull out
the charging plug from the battery and the
power plug from the outlet before storing the
battery charger.
Before the First use
CAUTION: The Battery must be fully
charged before the rst ride.
Please make sure you allow the battery to
complete a full charge cycle before installing it
on the bike. Please read though and follow all
of the safety precautions.
Battery Hibernation Mode
After 20 days of inactivity, the battery will place
itself in Hibernation Mode. This is to help save
loss of power and extend the life of the battery.
To resume normal battery function, you will
need to remove the battery from the bike and
perform one standard charge cycle. Once
standard charge cycle is complete, the battery
will be ready to use again.
Normal Charging
Press the off button on the controller unit.
CAUTION: Do not remove the battery
with the controller switch set to ON.
Ignoring this could cause electrical shock.
Battery and Charger Operation
Insert the battery lock key into the key hole of
the battery-hanger unit.
With the battery-lock key turned clockwise, pull
out the battery.
6

If the battery is wet or dirty, wipe it clean with a
dry cloth.
Insert the power plug into a power outlet.
Insert the charging plug into the battery
7

Indicating lamps of the battery charger
Lamp(s) Illuminated Status
Green (solid)
Green (solid)
Green (solid)
Orange (solid)
Green (solid)
Green (blinking)
Green (solid)
Not Lit
Not Lit
Not Lit
Green (solid)
Orange (solid)
Green (solid)
Orange (blinking)
Charging
Green (solid)
Green (solid)
Green (solid)
Orange (solid)
Green (solid)
Green (blinking)
Green (solid)
Not Lit
Not Lit
Not Lit
Green (solid)
Orange (solid)
Green (solid)
Orange (blinking)
Charging Completed.
Green (solid)
Green (solid)
Green (solid)
Orange (solid)
Green (solid)
Green (blinking)
Green (solid)
Not Lit
Not Lit
Not Lit
Green (solid)
Orange (solid)
Green (solid)
Orange (blinking)
Power of AC 100 to 240 V is not being supplied
(the power plug is not plugged into an outlet).
Green (solid)
Green (solid)
Green (solid)
Orange (solid)
Green (solid)
Green (blinking)
Green (solid)
Not Lit
Not Lit
Not Lit
Green (solid)
Orange (solid)
Green (solid)
Orange (blinking)
The battery charger is being supplied with
power, but the battery is not connected to
the battery charger. Follow the procedure and
insert the charging plug into the battery.
Green (solid)
Green (solid)
Green (solid)
Orange (solid)
Green (solid)
Green (blinking)
Green (solid)
Not Lit
Not Lit
Not Lit
Green (solid)
Orange (solid)
Green (solid)
Orange (blinking)
It is possible that the temperature of the battery
is too high or too low or that the voltage is too
low. Charging does not start and the unit enters
the standby status. As soon as the conditions
are fullled, charging starts automatically (it is
recommended to start charging after the bat-
tery temperature has become normal).
Green (solid)
Green (solid)
Green (solid)
Orange (solid)
Green (solid)
Green (blinking)
Green (solid)
Not Lit
Not Lit
Not Lit
Green (solid)
Orange (solid)
Green (solid)
Orange (blinking)
The battery charger or the battery is abnormal.
Stop use immediately and contact your dealer.
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Green (solid)
POWER ON
Green (blinking)
CHARGING
Green (solid)
CHARGING COMPLETE
Orange (blinking)
ERROR
Orange (solid)
STANDBY
8

Remove the charging plug from the battery when both indicating lamps change to green •
indicating charging is completed.
Remove the power plug from the power outlet.•
9

Insert the battery into the battery-hanger unit
until it clicks.
Remove the battery lock key.
10