Izip E3 Peak User manual

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System Operation Manual
IZIP E3 Peak
This manual is meant to be read together with the IZIP owner’s manual, also included with your bicycle. The IZIP owner’s
manual contains important safety and use information about your bicycle. Be sure to read both manuals before riding for the
rst time, or performing any assembly. If you did not receive an IZIP owner’s manual, the most recent version can always be
found online at www.CurrieTech.com.
Contents
Section 1 Electrical System Components .................2
Section 2 General information ..........................4
Section 3 Basics ....................................5
Battery charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Charging procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Charge time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Checking the battery’s charge level . . . . . . . . .5
Using the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Removing the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Turning the bike on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
To turn the bike on... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
To turn the bike off... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Section 4 Riding and use..............................6
Getting ready to ride. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Riding the bike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Assist levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the drivetrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The display and control pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The display’s cyclecomputer functions . . . . . . . . 6
The display’s electrical system functions . . . . . . . 6
Assist level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Battery level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Maintenance information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Control pad functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Section 5 Troubleshooting .............................7
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Charging issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Misc issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Lost key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Electrical System Components
Display
I J K
C D E F G
A
BH
DISPLAY FUNCTIONS
A Ambient light sensor
B Main display area
C Speed
D Odometer
E Distance
F Range
G Maintenance indicator
H Distance unit
IAssist level indicator
JLow battery warning indicator
KBattery level indicator
Control pad
CONTROL PAD BUTTONS
AIncrease assist level
BDecrease assist level
C Power
D Light
E Info
BC
A D
E
Battery, detail Battery lock
Key
Battery
charging port
Lower
battery holder
Upper
battery holder
Overview
BATTERY BUTTONS
A Battery power button
BBattery level indicator
Drive unit
B
A

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Throttle
Battery charger
Wall plug
Power
cord
Power plug
Power socket
Charging cord
LED indicator
Charging
plug
Wheel speed sensor
~5mm
Spoke magnet
Speed sensor

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General information
USE RESTRICTIONS
Intended
Use1
Condition 3
(Cross-country, Marathon, Hardtails)
Minimum
rider age
16 years
Maximum
permissible
weight2
105 Kg (231 lbs)
1. This bicycle is intended to be used under the guidelines of the stated condition, found
in the intended use section of your IZIP owner’s manual. Be sure to read this section of the
owner’s manual for more information.
2. Maximum permissible weight includes the weight of the rider (plus clothing, riding gear,
etc), the weight of the bike itself (including any added accessories), and any cargo being carried.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Motor
Type Center drive
Rated power 350W
Peak torque 73 Nm
Battery
Voltage 48V nominal
Capacity 8.7Ah
Energy 417Wh
Cycle life
(expected)
~700
Charger
Input voltage 110-240V AC (auto-sensing)
Frequency 50/60Hz
Input current 2.2A maximum
Charging
voltage
54.6V DC (48V nominal)
Charging
current
2.0A
Full charge
duration
4-6 hours
Ride performance
Top assisted
speed
45 km/h (28 mph)
Range
(expected)1
25-35 miles
Control type Throttle/pedal assist. Torque sensor, cadence sensor,
speed sensor.
1. With normal pedaling; Contingent on terrain, rider weight, riding style, and other factors.

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Basics
IMPORTANT: The IZIP owner’s manual included with your bike contains most of the important safety and usage information
about this bike, which is not included in this system operation manual. Be sure to read the owner’s manual before you begin
riding or working on your bike.
Battery charging
You should charge the battery fully before riding for the rst
time, following the instructions below. Be sure to check the
section of your owner’s manual discussing “Battery care &
safety” for additional information.
Charging procedure
Connect the power cord to the battery charger. Plug the
charging plug into the battery’s charging port, then plug the
wall plug into a wall outlet.
The charger should always be plugged rst into the
battery, then into the wall outlet.
Charging will begin immediately. The charger’s LED indicator
will light up to show its status.
LED STATUS
Red Charging
Green Finished charging
Red
(ashing)
Charging error; see “Charging issues”
below
If the battery is turned on, the battery level indicator on the
battery will display the battery’s charge level. See “Checking
the battery’s charge level” on page 5.
If the battery is attached to the bicycle, and the bicycle is
turned on, the battery level indicator on the bike’s display will
also show the current charge level. See “Turning the bike on
and off” on page 5.
The battery does not have a “memory”. This means that it can
be charged at any time, or partially charged, without causing
damage or decreasing performance.
Charge time
The amount of time needed to charge the battery varies based
on the battery’s charge level. A completely empty battery will
take between 4 and 6 hours to charge. A battery at 50% may
only need 2-3 hours to come to a full charge.
Checking the battery’s charge level
Before riding, check the battery’s charge level. If the battery
is not fully charged, riding range will be reduced.
To check the battery’s charge level, rst press the battery
power button to turn the battery on. The battery level indicator
will display the battery’s charge level.
Each light represents about 20% capacity:
LIGHTS BATTERY CHARGE
1≤20%
2 ~20– 40%
3 ~40 – 60%
4 ~60 – 80%
5 ~80 – 100%
Using the battery
Installing the battery
To install the battery, place the battery’s base onto the lower
battery holder, then slot the battery into the upper battery holder
so that it engages the holder and locks into place.
The key does not need to be used when installing the battery.
Removing the battery
To remove the battery, unlock the battery lock with the key,
pull the battery out of the upper battery holder, then lift it out
of the lower battery holder.
Turning the bike on and off
The bike is turned on and off in two places: the battery and
the control pad.
To turn the bike on...
First turn on the battery by pressing the battery power button.
The battery level indicator will light up.
After the battery is turned on, you can turn on the display by
pressing the control pad power button.
The display will initialize, displaying a countdown on its screen.
During this countdown, the software is self-testing and calibrating
the bike’s sensors.
While this countdown is shown, do not step on the pedals.
The calibration includes setting a zero-point for the pedal sensors,
and any weight on the pedals will disrupt this process.
After the countdown completes, the bike is ready to ride.
To turn the bike off...
Press the control pad power button two times. After the rst
press, the bike will enter assistance level 0, showing ‘0’ on the
display’s assist level indicator; see “Assist levels” on page 6
below. After the second press, the bike will turn off.
Alternately, you can turn the bike off by holding the battery
power button for 2 seconds.

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Riding and use
Be sure to read the “Electric Bikes” section of your IZIP owner’s manual, and specically pay attention to the sections on
“Riding an electric bike”, “Riding a high-speed electric bicycle”, and “Riding a center-drive bike” before you ride for the rst time.
Getting ready to ride
First turn the bike on, following the instructions in “Turning
the bike on and off” on page 5 of this manual.
Mount the bicycle. Be sure you don’t accidentally twist the
throttle, or put forward pressure on the pedals; this could cause
the bike to accelerate unexpectedly.
Riding the bike
Using the motor
The purpose of the E3 Peak’s motor is to gently augment
the effort you put into riding the bike. When you pedal hard,
the motor assists you more; when you pedal lightly, the motor
assists you less.
So, to ride the bike, all you really need to do is pedal. The
majority of the work of controlling the motor is done automatically.
There are, however, two other controls that affect how the
motor runs: assist levels, and the throttle.
Assist levels
Assist levels control how much power the motor will add to
your pedaling. The assist level is shown on the display, and
can be changed at any time using the control pad (see “Control
pad functions” on page 7).
Levels 1–4 are increasing levels of motor assist. Level 1
gives the least assistance; level 4 gives the most.
Level 0 disables motor assist completely. Other functions
such as the cyclecomputer can still be used.
Throttle
The throttle can be used under certain conditions to override
the automatic assist:
When moving under 10 km/h (6 mph), the throttle is always
active, even without pedaling. This helps you get moving from
a stop, and helps when navigating difcult terrain at low speed.
When moving over 10 km/h (6 mph), the throttle is active as
long as you are pedaling. Here, using the throttle has the same
effect on the motor as hard pedaling would. Throttle boost is
limited to 32 km/h (20 mph).
The throttle is never affected by assist level. Using the throttle,
you always have control of up to 100% of the motor’s power.
Using the drivetrain
For important information on using your bike’s drivetrain
together with the motor, see the “Riding a center-drive bike”
section of your IZIP owner’s manual.
Using the brakes
The E3 Peak’s brakes are integrated with the electrical system.
When you pull the brakes, they not only slow the wheel like
a normal bicycle brake, they also cut power from the motor.
See the “Brakes” section of your IZIP owner’s manual for
more information.
The display and control pad
The display serves both as a cyclecomputer, displaying speed
and distance information, and as an interface to the bike’s
electrical system. The functions of the display are controlled
by the control pad.
The display’s cyclecomputer functions
The display has four cyclecomputer functions. Switch between
these functions using the button. The function’s information
is displayed in the main display area.
CYCLECOMPUTER FUNCTIONS
SPD Speed The bicycle’s current speed
ODO Odometer The bicycle’s total mileage
DST Trip distance The distance covered during
the current trip
Range Remaining
range
The estimated remaining range
before the battery is empty
Distance and range are displayed in the units shown to the
right of the main display area.
To reset the trip distance counter, hold and on the
control pad together for 10 seconds.
To reset the odometer, hold and on the control pad
together for 60 seconds.
The display’s electrical system functions
The display shows information about the bike’s electric assist,
and gives the rider access to several important functions:
Assist level
The current assist level is shown on the display (assist level
indicator).
Battery level
The battery level indicator shows the current charge level of
the battery. Each bar represents about 20% capacity.
The low battery warning indicator lights up when the battery
has less than 5% remaining charge.
Maintenance information
The maintenance indicator lights up when there is a system
error. An error code shown on the display helps to diagnose
the problem. See “Error codes” below.

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Control pad functions
The control pad is used to control the various functions of the bike and display.
The control pad’s ve buttons perform the following functions:
CONTROL PAD FUNCTIONS
Increase assist level (1–4)
Decrease assist level (4–1)
When bike is off, and battery is turned on:
Turn bike on
When bike is on, and in assist level 1–4:
Set assist level 0
When bike is on, and in assist level 0:
Turn bike off
Turn on display backlight, and the headlight and taillight if installed.
Change cyclecomputer display
The display backlight and any attached headlight/taillight is also controlled by the ambient light sensor; they will automatically
turn on in low light.
Troubleshooting
Error codes
SYSTEM ERROR CODES
In the event of a system error, these codes will appear on the display.
1 Motor internal error
These sensors are inside the drive unit. Contact your dealer.
2 BB sensor error
3 BB sensor short circuit
4 Cadence sensor error
5 Wheel speed sensor malfunction
Solution: Check the alignment of the wheel speed sensor and spoke magnet. The spoke magnet should pass by the sensor
closely as shown in the drawing on page 2.
6Brake lever cut-off sensor malfunction
Solution: Ask your dealer to check the function of your brakes. The sensors which cut power from the motor when the brakes
are applied may need service.
7 Throttle malfunction
Solution: Ask your dealer to check the function of your throttle. The throttle connection may be loose, or the throttle itself
may need service.

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Charging issues
ISSUE: Charger LED indicator ashes red
LED ashes red after charging for a while:
Battery is not responding to charging.
• The battery voltage is less than 25V, and does not rise
above 25V after 30 minutes of charging.
• The battery voltage is between 25V and 30V, and does
not rise above 30V after one hour of charging.
Solution

Reset charging by unplugging the charger
from the wall outlet, then plugging it back
in. If charging fails after a second attempt,
the battery or charger may need to be
replaced. Bring them to your dealer for
inspection.
Battery has not nished charging after 10 hours.
Solution The battery may be damaged and should
be inspected by your dealer.
LED ashes red immediately after being plugged in:
The polarity between the charger and battery does not
match.
Solution
The battery or charger may be damaged.
Stop using the battery and charger
immediately, and bring them to your dealer
for inspection.
The output of the charger is short-circuited.
Solution

Stop using the battery and charger
immediately. Check for obvious external
shorts on the charging plug and battery
charging port. If no obvious short exists,
the battery or charger may be damaged.
Bring them to your dealer for inspection.
Other issues causing a ashing red LED:
The temperature of the battery is too high to charge.
Solution 
Put the battery and charger in a cool place,
then try charging again after a few minutes.
ISSUE: Charger LED indicator stays green when plugged
into the battery.

There is no connection between the charger and the battery.
Solution
Check for damage: battery charging port,
charging plug, charging cord, and power
cord.
 There may be an internal problem with
the battery or charger. Bring them to your
dealer for inspection.
The battery’s voltage is too low to be charged.
Solution

Check the battery’s charge level as
described in this document. If the battery
will not turn on, the battery may be
damaged and should be inspected by
your dealer.
Misc issues
Lost key
If you have lost your keys, note your bike’s serial number
(located on the frame’s left dropout) then call Currie Tech
customer service at [phone].