GOVECS FLEX 2.0 User manual

USER MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Basic information
Introduction.............................................................................4
Safety ......................................................................................5
Product and parts ...................................................................6
Safe riding...............................................................................7
VIN ..........................................................................................8
Vehicle overview
Main components ...................................................................9
Control and steering components........................................10
Controls
Left hand controls.................................................................11
Right hand controls ..............................................................12
Display elements ..................................................................13
Ignition ..................................................................................14
Settings menu.......................................................................15
External components
Kickstand ..............................................................................17
Mirrors ..................................................................................18
Battery
Battery swap .........................................................................19
Charging the battery.............................................................20
Safety equipment
Lights ...................................................................................24
Tires ......................................................................................25
Brakes ...................................................................................26
Brakes fluid level ..................................................................27
User instructions
Taking care of the vehicle .....................................................28
Technical data
Maintenance schedule..........................................................30
Technical data.......................................................................32
Reporting safety defects.......................................................34
Technical inspection
Technical inspection & VIN number .....................................35
Technical inspection & Service booklet................................36
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INTRODUCTION SAFETY
Dear User of the GOVECS scooter,
We are excited that you decided to purchase the GOVECS scooter and
to welcome you among the great number of GOVECS scooter drivers.
This manual includes instructions concerning the proper use,
maintenance, and care of your GOVECS FLEX 2.0. For your own
safety and optimal comfort of usage we advise you to carefully
read this manual before the first use.
Proper maintenance of the vehicle, observing all usage
instructions included in this manual and visiting GOVECS
service stations for regular inspections will ensure faultless
operation of your scooter.
Have a comfortable and safe journey!
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY GET FAMILIAR WITH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Whenever this symbol appears in the manual, it indicates a situation where not following the instructions may result in
damage to the scooter or injury to the user.
• Local regulations must be followed regarding driving age restrictions, driver’s licence, etc.
• The scooter is designed to be used on hardened roads. It should not be used as an off-road vehicle.
• The battery should be charged in an ambient temperature between 32 and 113 degrees Fahrenheit and a dry environment.
• The scooter should be driven between -4 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Disassembly of the batteries is not permitted.
• Any repairs to the scooter should only be done by authorised service centers.
 GOVECS does not take responsibility for inappropriate use of the vehicle.
• We recommend the user to read this manual carefully in order to use the vehicle in a proper and safe manner.
The batteries installed in GOVECS scooters, are subject to recycling according to the Directive 2006/66/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2006 on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and
accumulators and repealing Directive 91/157/EEC. Damaged, spent and malfunctioning batteries need tobereturned to
the GOVECS service station or collection point authorised by the manufacturer.
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SAFE RIDING
BEFORE FIRST USE
Before first use of the scooter charge the battery
to 100%!
PRERIDE ACTIVITIES
Before riding the scooter make sure that:
• The battery is sufficiently charged.
• The lights, turn signals and horn function properly.
• The mirrors are adjusted for your (driver's) convenience.
• The tires have correct air pressure and proper tread depth.
• The brakes work properly.
• The brake fluid level is correct.
• The brake pads and discs are not worn out.
• The handlebar turns fully left and right without resistance.
CLOTHING
• Always wear a homologated motorcycle helmet.
• Wear safe, tight-fitting and comfortable clothing (optional:
kidney belt).
• Wear proper boots (no high heels, flip-flops, or similar open
footgear).
RIDING TECHNIQUE
• Always follow traffic regulations.
• Hold the handlebar with both hands.
• Take special caution when riding on wet surfaces, dirt,
cobblestone, ice or snow.
• Do not use cell phones or other devices that may cause a
distraction while riding.
• When the motor, motor controller or battery/-ies get overheated,
a warning message will appear on the screen, while the power
of the scooter will be temporarily reduced until the temperature
returns to a normal value.
CARGO AND PASSENGERS
• Maximum scooter weight must not exceed 275 kg (That means
a maximum of 2 batteries, a driver of 75 kg & cargo of 87 kg are
allowed on the scooter).
• The scooter is allowed to carry 1 person (1 seat version) or 2
people (2 seat version).
AFTER RIDING
• Check if the battery needs charging.
• Leave the scooter in a place where it is safe from theft
orvandalism and where it doesn’t block the traffic.
• Park the scooter where it is safe from rain and humidity.
PRODUCT AND PARTS
Standard equipment
GOVECS Flex 2.0:
Scooter GOVECS Flex 2.0 (x1)
User Manual GOVECS Flex 2.0 (x1)
Battery (x1)
Charger (x1)
Master NFC Card (x1)
Key NFC Card (x2)
Seat keys (x2)
Optional equipment GOVECS Flex 2.0
(includes mounting hardware):
Top case (x1)
Passenger footrest (x2)
Passenger seat (x1)
Please check the contents of the package carefully and make sure that all parts are complete and undamaged. If a part is
missing or damaged, please contact us via our serviceplatform: support.govecs.com.
Please also check whether the chassis number on the data confirmation sheet matches the chassis number on your vehicle.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)
The Vehicle Identification Number is located on
the right side at the back of the frame.
MAIN COMPONENTS
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1. Headlight
2. Steering
3. Driver's seat
4. Topcase
5. Rear light
6. Number plate holder
7. Rear wheel, brake, in-hub motor
8. Central stand
9. Crash bumper
10. Kickstand
11. Front wheel and front brake
12. Battery (inside)
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CONTROL AND STEERING COMPONENTS
1. Mirrors
2. Turn indicators
3. High/low beam
4. MODE switch (front side)
5. Rear brake lever
6. Horn
7. Turn indicators switch
8. Display
9. Throttle
10. Front brake lever
11. Light sensor
12. NFC sensor
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LEFT HAND CONTROLS
HIGH/LOW BEAM
• Press the button to switch between low and high beam for the front lights.
• Use the high beam according to traffic regulations.
• Be aware that the high beam can blind other drivers.
MODE BUTTON
• Press and hold for 3 seconds to reset the Trip meter.
• Press and hold for 6 seconds to access the settings menu.
TURN SIGNALS
• Push the button to the left or right to activate.
• Push the button to deactivate.
HORN
• Use the horn according to traffic regulations.
• Be aware that continuous use will damage the horn.
REAR BRAKE LEVER
• Left hand brake lever is responsible for braking with the rear wheel.
• Avoid blocking the rear wheel when braking to prevent excessive tire wear.
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RIGHT HAND CONTROLS
FRONT BRAKE LEVER
• Right hand brake lever is responsible for braking with the
front wheel.
• The front brake is responsible for most of the scooter's
braking power.
• Use the front brake with caution, as it can cause flipping
over the handlebar during emergency braking and wheel
skid, leading to a possible accident.
THROTTLE
• Twist backwards to accelerate.
• Release to decelerate.
• Always obey traffic regulations and speed limit.
• If possible, avoid turning the throttle too rapidly.
• Avoid braking simultaneously when turning the throttle
from zero speed, since it can temporarily activate the
safety mode. If this happens, restart the scooter without
using any brake lever.
AUTOMATIC STEERING LOCK
The scooter is fitted with an automatic steering lock. To
activate it, switch off the scooter and move the handlebar to
the leftmost position. To deactivate the steering lock, press
the Start/Stop button and use the NFC card or the app to
turn on the scooter.
DISPLAY ELEMENTS
Trip meter
Light sensor
Warning sign High beam light
Right indicator
Left indicator
Speedometer
Speedometer units
Odometer
NFC card receiver
Low beam light
Current battery level
Current range
Ready-to-go signal
Description of the warning
Battery count
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IGNITION
Turning the scooter ON
1. Get near the scooter and press the Start/Stop button.
2. The Start/Stop button is in red colour displayed.
3. Hold the NFC card close to the NFC card receiver on the
bottom of the cockpit.
4. The Start/Stop button is now in blue colour displayed.
5. Make sure the kickstand is folded so that the "Kickstand
out" warning signal is not active.
6. The scooter is then ready to drive.
Turning the scooter OFF
1. Drive your scooter to a safe parking position.
2. Press the Start/Stop button firmly to put the scooter
system to sleep mode.
3. Hold the handlebar firmly and get off the scooter.
4. Unfold the kickstand (or the central stand).
5. Turn the handlebar all the way to the left to lock it.
6. The Start/Stop button light goes out.
USING THE NFC CARD
Start/Stop button
SETTINGS MENU
GENERAL OVERVIEW
To access the settings menu press the "Mode" button on the handlebar of the scooter continuously, until the screen changes. To
make use of it, the "Mode" button is used to navigate through the menus and the "Horn" button to enter a sub-menu and confirm a
selection.
The settings menu has 4 sub-menus, listed below:
1. Firmware: Provides information about the firmware versions.
2. Speed units: Switches between km/h and mph.
3. Time: Switches between summer time and winter time.
4. Key Card Pairing: Lets the user control the paired NFC keys with the scooter.
In the following picture the overview of the menu in the cockpit is shown:
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A brand new Flex 2.0 scooter comes with one master key card (in dark petrol colour) and two key cards (in light petrol colour). An example
of the Key Card Pairing menu can be seen at the bottom of the page. To pair the key cards to the scooter please follow the next steps:
1. Start the scooter by pressing the Start/Stop button.
2. When on the screen appears the message "Start with Keycard", put the master key card above the NFC card receiver area until you
unlock the scooter and can see the main screen.
3. Press and hold the "Mode" button until the settings menu appears.
4. Navigate through the menu using the push button "MODE" on the handlebar to "Key Card Pairing". Press the "Horn" button to enter.
5. Navigate to "pair new Key Card" and press the horn button to enter.
6. Position the master key card in front of the NFC card receiver area, until the message "Master Key Card is identified" appears on the
screen.
7. Position the new key card in front of the NFC sign, until the message "new Key Card Paired" appears on the screen. Now this key card is
paired to the scooter.
8. Exit the settings menu by navigating to "EXIT" and pressing the horn button, until the main screen of the cockpit is seen.
NOTES:
• The sub-menu "identify Key Card" shows the serial number of the key card when
put above the NFC card receiver area.
• The sub-menu "show paired Key Cards" presents a list of the paired cards to this
scooter. To erase a paired key card, move to the desired card in the list, click the
Horn button to enter and confirm the deletion by entering the "Yes" option. Up to
nine key cards can be paired to one scooter.
SETTINGS MENU
KEY CARD PAIRING
The master key card should be used only to pair other key cards and not
for the everyday use. In case of loss of the master key card please contact
the nearest Govecs shop or hotline (see the last page of this manual).
KICKSTAND
POSITIONING THE SCOOTER ON THE SIDE/
CENTRAL STAND
• Place the scooter on even ground and fully unfold the kickstand/
unfold the center stand by holding and pushing the scooter rearwards.
• The scooter leans slightly to the side when resting on the stand/The
scooter rests vertical on the center stand.
GETTING THE SCOOTER OFF THE STAND
• Hold the handlebar firmly and fold the stand with your leg.
KICKSTAND SENSOR
• The GOVECS FLEX 2.0 is fitted with a sensor that prevents riding the
scooter when the kickstand is unfolded.
• When the kickstand is folded out, the message "Kickstand out"
appears on the display and the warning sign lights up.
Warning sign
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MIRRORS
This scooter is originally equipped with two mirrors in order to guarantee
full rear visibility to the driver. However, they must be adjusted to the
driver’s requirements before each ride.
ADJUSTING THE MIRRORS
• Loosen the nut at the base of the mirror using a wrench.
• Rotate the mirror until you can clearly see the area behind the scooter.
• Make sure you have a clear view of your surroundings.
• Secure the mirror nut tightly using a wrench.
CARRYING LARGE LOADS
• Should you carry a large load or a big delivery box on the rear rack,
please ensure both mirrors allow you to see the area behind you.
• If needed, replace the original mirrors with longer/wider ones, so that
the load does not obstruct the rear-view.
Adjust both mirrors before each ride. Do not ride a scooter
with damaged or improperly adjusted mirrors!
BATTERY SWAP
Charge the battery to 100% before the first
use of the scooter!
REMOVING THE BATTERY
To remove the batteries please follow the next steps. It is important that
before removing the batteries, the scooter is turned off.
1. Switch off the scooter (press the start/stop button to switch it off).
2. Place the scooter on even ground and unfold the kickstand or the
central stand. Release the seat lock using the saddle keys or the app
and open the seat.
3. Remove the battery using the hand strap.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
To install the batteries in the scooter, please follow the next steps. The
scooter has to be turned off before installing a new battery (in case there
is already one).
1. Put the scooter on the central stand.
2. Open the saddle.
3. Check that there are no objects in the connector that obstruct the con-
nection with the battery, and that the connectors are free of dirt.
4. Notice that the sides of the battery are different, so that it can only be
inserted in one position.
5. Carefully insert the battery with its correct orientation and press it
lightly.
6. Close the saddle.
When using a single battery, it is recom-
mended to place it in Slot 1 and secure
Slot 2 with the connector cover.
Slot 1
Slot 2
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