EcoReco M3 User manual

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EcoReco M3 electric scooter
Chassis number (under the battery compartment):
1608 W Campbell Ave, # 280
Campbell, California, 95008
U.S.A
[e-mail]
ecorecoscooter.com
EcoReco Corporation (U.S.A.)

Personal Mobility Redefined
Personal Mobility Redefined
M3 Electric Scooter MANUAL
M3 Electric Scooter MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION
GENERAL GUIDANCE
EcoReco SCOOTER COMPONENTS
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AND CHARGER
DASHBOARD AND ACCELERATOR
BRAKES
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
EcoReco SCOOTER OPERATION
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND CHECKS BEFORE OPERATION
UNFOLDING FOR OPERATION
OPERATING TIPS
FOLDING FOR TRANSPORT/STORAGE
CLEANING AND SERVICING
LIMITED MANUFACTURER WARRANTY
NOT INCLUDED IN THE WARRANTY
OTHER DISCLAIMERS
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the EcoReco family!
Thank you for choosing an EcoReco electric scooter for your eco-friendly recreation and
commuting. You will soon learn first-hand that the EcoReco scooter is a compact, efficient, and
economic personal transportation vehicle.
This manual provides an overview of the function, operation, maintenance and warranty of
your new vehicle. Please read the instructions carefully to help ensure that you ride safely and
your electric scooter has a long service life.
[e-mail]
ecorecoscooter.com
1608 W Campbell Ave, #280
Campbell, CA 95008, U.S.A.
We are sure that you will have a lot of fun with your new EcoReco scooter.
Enjoy it and help make the environment greener one ride at a time!
The information in this manual is accurate as of the time of printing. To determine whether
modifications and supplements have been added since then, visit our official website at
ecorecoscooter.com for the latest version of the owner’s manual and a list of authorized repair
shops and dealers.
Please do not hesitate to contact usif you have any questions:
Always follow state regulations and traffic rules regarding the operation of your electric
scooter.
Always wear a safety helmet and suitable clothing, pads,and shoes, and maintain full
control of the scooter at all times whileriding.
Observe the battery’s charging requirements to avoid damaging the scooter and to
significantly extend its service life.
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GENERAL GUIDANCE
The EcoReco scooter is delivered fullyassembled from the manufacturer.
The battery is only partiallycharged on delivery. Charge the battery for at least 12 hours
before first-time operation.
For quality assurance, an EcoReco scooter has to go through several test rides and
chargingcycles. Therefore, the dashboard might display a few chargingcycles and miles
ridden at the date of receipt.
The scooter’s chassis number is under the battery case. Please note this number on the
back of this owner’s manual for future service needs.
The scooter is designed for operation by and the transport of only one person age 16 or
older who has a driver’s license.
Adult supervision is required during chargingand operation of the scooter.
Insurance may not cover accidents involvingthe scooter. Contact your insurance company
for more information.
Consult your state’s transportation authorities for the latest regulations before operating
the scooter on streets. The scooter can only be used on private property UNLESS it is
street legal in the state in which you intend to operate it. (While federal and many state
laws approve its legal use in bike lanes, some states consider a motorized scooter as not
street legal.)
Your scooter is suitable only for flat surfaces, not for open country, hills,or potholes.
Observe road conditions and follow traffic rules atall times.
Do not operate your scooter on wet surfaces or in bad weathers.
For your safety, do not jump nor perform stunts while riding. Doing so may also reduce the
product life due to a higher load on folding mechanisms and delicate electronics inside.
Before storing your scooter for long periods, charge it fully.
Even in storage, monitor the battery level at least once every 3 months and recharge your
scooter if needed to prevent irreparable damage due to a complete, natural self-discharge.
Non-designated use of the scooter will cause the warranty to become void.
All interventions to increase performance/speed or generallyalter the fundamental features
of the scooter endanger the operational safety while reducing the service life of your scooter.
It will cause the warranty to become null and void with immediate effect. They might be
considered a criminal offense and be prosecuted by law.
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EcoReco M3 SCOOTER COMPONENTS
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Handlebars
Round junctions
T-bar
Main support bar
Positioning button
Dashboard and accelerator lever
Brake lever
T-bar tightening screw
Securing lever
Fixing lever
Deck
Charging socket
Kickstand
Rear wheel brake
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RECHARGEABLE BATTERY AND CHARGER
The battery in your EcoReco scooter is state-of-the-art rechargeable Lithium FerroPhosphate
(LiFePO4, or Li-Iron). It is the most suitable material for vehicular use because it is significantly
lighter and smaller, and provides a longer life than an outdated, toxic Sealed Lead Acid battery.
It also is inherently safer and more environmentally friendly than a Li-Ion battery.
Before first-time operation: Charge the battery for at least 12 hours.
For subsequent charging: Charge the battery until one of the LED lights on the EcoReco
charger turns green. Expect the battery to charge from empty to 85% in 2.5 hours
(recommended) and from empty to full in 4.5 hours.
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CHARGINGTIMES
CHARGINGTHE BATTERY
Ensure the scooter is switched off, then open the end capon top of the charging socket
adjacent to the kickstand.
Connect the charger to the scooter’s chargingsocket, then connect the charger to the power
outlet via the connection cable.
The battery is charging whenboth charger LEDs arered. (A mild whirringsound from the fan
is normal during charging.) As soon as one of the LEDs turns green, charging is complete.
Remove the plug from the power outlet, then remove the charger from the scooter’s
charging socket. Closethe end cap.
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Charging safety tips:
The battery capacity status and charging cycle are indicated on the dashboard when the
scooter is powered on. More information is outlined in the “Dashboard and accelerator”
section.
It is most energy efficient when charging is performed between 20-80% of battery capacity.
When used normally, the battery should not lose more than 20% of its capacity within the
first 600 charging cycles. Typical rechargeable cycles of Lithium FerroPhosphate (LiFePO4)
are more than 1,000 times.
INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS
Perform regular visual inspections of the cables and charger.
Do not operate the charger if the charger or cables displays visible damages.
Contact EcoReco to have them replaced if damaged in order to avoid further material
damages and injuries.
Do not carry out independent repairs on the battery, charger orcables. Contact EcoReco for
your service needs.
BATTERY STATUS
USAGE
If you ride until the battery is fully discharged and the scooter shuts down automatically, it
will not cause any damage. However, please charge the battery immediately.
Please do not force a restart and continue to ride after the battery is fully discharged and
the dashboard shows zero bars. Doing so might cause irreparable damage (ie, deep
discharge) to the battery and also cause the warranty to become null and void.
Avoid operating the scooter when the battery is hot.
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Use only the original manufacturer battery, charger and cables supplied.
Use only the spare parts supplied by EcoReco for the scooter.
Ensure the correct connection of the charger using the designated cables.
Ensure sufficient ventilation and low flammability in the charging area Do not charge on a carpet..
Ensure a dry environment. Never allow the charger or cable to come into contact with
water as this may result in an electric shock. Never touch them with wet hands.
Pull the wall plug if any fault arises during charging.
Always pull the plug, not the cable.
Do not allow the charger or cables to be damaged or crushed by sharp edges or heat.

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Important:
Avoid storing the scooter under direct sunlight (even if it’s inside your car trunk) for a long
period of time. The temperature of the scooter body and battery could reach higher than 110
degrees Fahrenheit, causing damage to the functionality and product lifetime of the battery.
Avoid storing the scooter in wet environments.
Batteries self-discharge slightly everyday even when not in use. Longer storage periods
without charging incur irreparable damage (ie, deep discharge) to the battery. Therefore,
charge the battery regularly.
In winter, the battery can lose capacity faster because of low temperatures.
Recharge the battery in full immediately after it has completely discharged or before storing
the scooter for longer periods.
Even in storage, please monitor the battery level and recharge the battery fully at least once
every 3 months.
STORAGE
Please charge your EcoReco scooter in full before storing it for long periods.
Avoid storing the scooter under direct sunlight or in wet environments.
Even when it is not in use, monitor the battery status or recharge your EcoReco
scooter fully every 3 months to prevent a self-induced deep discharge.
DISPOSAL
Dispose of your EcoReco scooter and all associated components (such as batteries) through
authorized disposal facilities.
Please observe the most recent applicable guidelines. If in doubt, find out about environ-
mentally friendly guidelines from your disposal facility.
You are already making a major contribution to environmental protection by riding your EcoReco
scooter. To further avoid unnecessary pollution:
BATTERY
Warning:
Battery and electric equipment must not be disposed of as household waste.

DASHBOARD AND ACCELERATOR
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Accelerator lever:
Thescooter is equipped with Safe-Start
protection to limit unintended jerking;
you must first “roll” the scooter manually
for initial speed before the accelerator
lever becomes activated. Place your
finger(s) over the accelerator lever and
push in as desired to accelerate.
Power button:
Press for about 1 second to power on
and about 3 seconds to power off.
Mode selection button:
Press as needed to switch between the following functions:
Battery status:
Five black bars mean the battery is fully charged. The fewer the black bars, the less the
remaining battery capacity.
Speedometer:
Graphic bars display the current speed in mph.
TRIP: Distance traveled since last resetting the display.
(To reset, hold down the MODE button while in “Trip” mode until the display flashes
twice.)
ODO: Odometer (ie, total distance traveled).
ODO SET: Numerical speedometer (ie, current velocity of the scooter)
SET: Charging cycle counter.
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For quality assurance, an EcoReco scooter must go through several test rides and
charging cycles. Therefore, the ODO and SET modes might display miles ridden and
charging cycles upon receipt.
If the SET icon does not appear, it means the counter is under the metric (kilometer)
system. Simply press the MODEbutton for 5 seconds twice to switch to the imperial
(mile) system, and the SET icon will appear.
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Accelerator lever
Power button
Mode selection button
Speedometer
Battery status

BRAKE
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The brake lever for the rear wheel brake is on the left
handlebar.
To slow down or stop the scooter when it is powered on and
moving, place your finger(s) over the brake lever and push
in as desired to brake.
The drum brake on the rear wheel does not kick in until
after the brake lever is fully pressed.
As soon as the brake is activated, the accelerator lever on
the right handlebar is deactivated.
Moisture can cause the brake to react more
slowly. For this reason:
“Dry brake” carefully in a safe place after
washing the scooter.
Avoid operating the scooter in bad weather (eg,
rain, snow, or ice).
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Warnings:
When taking a longer journey in the rain is
unavoidable, please frequently activate the brake
carefully while riding to ensure that the brake
works properly.
Drum brake
Brake lever
To adjust the brake tightness, slightly rotate the screw along
the brake cable near the bottom of the main support bar.
Test the brake effectiveness multiple times before riding
for distances again.

Charging time
Load maximum
Total weight
Engine performance
Battery
Wheel size
Size “upright” (operation mode)
Size “folded” (compact mode)
*After first-time operation.
†Based on product testing statistics under continuous operation of a 170-lb rider on flat ground
at steady speed.
SPEED AND RANGE ESTIMATES PER CHARGE†
CRUISING
Speed average
Range
REGULAR
Speed average
Range
PERFORMANCE
Speed average
Range
2.5 h (85%) to 4.5 h (100%)*
260 lb
34 lb
250 W
LiFePO436 V 8 Ah
6.3 x 1.9 in
38 x 22 x 46 in
36.6 x 5.5 x 11.8 in
8 mph
19 miles
13 mph
23 miles
18 mph
17 miles
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Actual operating mileage depends highly on the rider’s weight and riding style, road conditions,
climate and battery’s condition; therefore, estimation here only serves as a reference. Actual
mileage per charge might vary.

EcoReco SCOOTER OPERATION
Your EcoReco scooter is intended for leisure activit only. Operation of the vehicle on public
roads is subject to the latest regulations of federal and local authorities, and all offenses
against the law could result in penalties.
Always wear a safety helmet and suitable clothing, pads, and shoes. Wear bright, noticeable
colors to ensure others can see you more clearly and quickly.
Your EcoReco scooter is delivered ready for operation from the manufacturer. No further
assembly is needed.
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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Reminders about the battery:
The battery is only partially charged on delivery.
Before riding for the first time, charge the battery fully for at least12 hours.
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Extreme temperatures, steep inclines, highloads, older batteries and longer
storage periods without charging have a major influence on performance.
If your scooter significantly fails to reach full speed or range during operation
although the battery has been fully charged, this could be attributable to
unusual use of your scooter or a defect of the battery. Please contact our
customer support team or an authorized dealer.
If you have trouble fully charging the battery, it might be due to unbalanced
voltages in battery cells. Please contact our support team or an authorized
dealer for a free service of parallel charging.
Notes about the battery:

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Lift up the securing lever and secure it against the main support bar.
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3Expand the handlebars until the round junctions click into place.
(Be careful not to wrap the handlebar wires around the
dashboard.)
Press down the fixing lever, and lift up the main support bar from
Refer to the “EcoReco scooter components” section if needed.
UNFOLDING FOR OPERATION
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Tighten the T-bar tightening screw.
Pull out the T-bar extension and lock it into position (with the
positioning button) at the preferred height.
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Loosen the T-bar tightening screw.
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Because transport and longer periods of non-usage can incur defects that impair the scooter’s
function, check the following before operation each time:
FINAL SAFETY CHECKS BEFORE OPERATION
The brake functions.
The folding mechanism is secured.

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The battery charge is sufficient.
Thetires are not damaged.
Warning:
Always inspect the scooter for roadworthiness before use.
After some time of usage, the securing lever might become loose, so please check the status
of the securing lever before each use. And if loose, please tighten it from the bolt/ screw below.
Find a private area without road traffic and with enough space for you to get used to your
EcoReco scooter.
Note that the T-bar height might feel differently once you step on the deck. Readjust it if
needed and make sure to tighten the T-bar tightening screw.
Lift up the kickstand.
If riding your EcoReco scooter for the first time, familiarize yourself with its movement and
balance by “rolling” it without the power on: Depending on the stance you prefer, put your
dominant leg on the front of the deck and the other one on the ground, with your head
facing forward. Use the leg on the ground to push the scooter forward. Once you gain some
speed, gently lift up that leg and rest it on the back of the deck. If needed, adjust your grip
on the handlebars to remain balanced. Repeat the same movements once the scooter
slows down to keep it going.
Riding the scooter without power does not damage it.
Press the EcoReco power button on the dashboard for a second until the display lights up.
OPERATING TIPS
When the brake is activated, the accelerator is deacti-
vated. See the “Brake” section for guidance on the brake
and brake lever.
A slight whirring sound is normal when the scooter is
powered on and moving.
To preserve the battery, the scooter shuts off automati-
cally after 3 minutes of inactivity.
Do not turn on the power until you feel confident “rolling”.

Refer to the “EcoReco scooter components” section if needed. Do not operate the scooter
when it is “folded.”
Turn off the scooter. (The scooter shuts off automatically if
inactive for 3 minutes.)
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FOLDING FOR TRANSPORT/STORAGE
Pull the handlebars away from each otherusing the round
junctions.
Fold down the handlebars.
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Push down the securing lever.
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Loosen the T-bar tightening screw.
Push in the positioning button and push the T-bar extension into
the main support bar.
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Lift the main support bar, so that the front wheel is just off the ground, then
press down the fixing lever.
Fold the main support bar down to the deck.
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To carry the scooter, lift from the main support bar.
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