Kumpan 54i User manual

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iconic | impulse | ignite
54i
USER MANUAL

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This user manual is for the
following models:
• 54 iconic (25/45 km/h)
• 54 impulse (70 km/h)
• 54 ignite (100 km/h)
by e-bility GmbH
Dieselstraße 28
53424 Remagen, Germany
www.kumpan-electric.com
1st edition, Remagen, Sept. 2020
© 2020 e-bilty GmbH
All rights reserved.

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Safety instructions P. 6
Important information P. 6
Driver’s licence categories P. 6
Check & Start P. 7
Loading & Unloading P. 7
Wet & Slippy Conditions P. 7
Cold Weather P. 8
Body & Soul P. 8
Spirit & Knowledge P. 8
Law & Order P. 9
Defects & Accidents P. 9
Clothing for Head & Body P. 10
Accessories P. 11
Checklist before your first drive P. 11
The Kumpan 54i P. 14
Bluetooth Key P. 15
Start-Stop Button P. 15
Switching the Kumpan On and Off P. 16
Kumpan Key app P. 16
Rearview Mirror P. 17
Overall View Left P. 18
Overall View Right P. 19
View from the Front and Rear P. 20
Switch Unit Left P. 21
Switch Unit Right P. 22
Glove Compartment/Leg Compartment P. 23
Seat/Battery Compartment P. 24
Battery Power Pack 2.0 P. 26
Technical Properties P. 27
Battery Displays P. 28
Placing and Removing the Power Pack P. 29
Storage P. 32
Charging Unit P. 33
Charging Outside of the Vehicle P. 34
Charging in the Vehicle P. 35
12 V Back-up Battery P. 37
Contents

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Main Stand P. 54
Side Stand P. 54
Retracting P. 55
Feet Rests P. 56
Maintenance and Care P. 57
Brakes P. 58
Brake Fluid Level P. 59
Chassis P. 60
General Instructions P. 61
Vehicle and Battery Storage Periods – Winter Break P. 63
Troubleshooting P. 64
Technical Details P. 68
Accessories P. 73
Key Safety Instructions P. 74
Display/Operation P. 38
Display/Touch Screen P. 39
Display / Touch Screen – View while Driving P. 40
Operating the Touch Screen P. 41
Scooter Functions P. 42
Display/Touch Screen – View of the Menu P. 43
Driving Mode P. 44
General Settings P. 45
System Info P. 47
Control Pad Operations P. 48
Quick Overview P. 49
Battery Display/Charging Status P. 50
Opening the Seat P. 50
Opening the Topcase P. 50
Notifications/Notices P. 50
Menu P. 51
Operating/Driving P. 52
Safe Driving and Stopping P. 53
Handlebar Lock P. 54
Contents

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Foreword
Congratulations, you’re the proud owner of
a Kumpan 54i! We hope you have loads of
fun with your new two-wheel companion.
This manual primarily serves to provide you
with instructions and references to allow
you to handle your Kumpan in a safe and
careful way. It contains information on the
various models and equipment versions of
the Kumpan 54i Family.
Please read through the manual before
your first trip so you can learn how to
properly handle your Kumpan.
Have fun!

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Driver’s Licence Categories
The vehicle can be approved for use on public roads and may be operated with
the following licence permit categories:
Kumpan 54 iconic restricted at 25 km/h
- From 15 years with a moped certificate
Kumpan 54 iconic 45 km/h
- Driver’s licence categories AM, A1
- Driver’s licence categories A, B
- Former categories 1, 1b, 1a, 3, 4
Kumpan 54 impulse 70 km/h
Kumpan 54 ignite 100 km/h
- Driver’s licence categories A1, A2, A
- Driver’s licence category B with key number 196
- Former categories 1b, 1a, 1
- Former category 3 obtained before 01/04/1980
Important information
The scooter is designed for operation on public roads with a driver and a
passenger.
Any improper use of the vehicle will void both the manufacturer’s warranty
and statutory warranty.
All interventions to improve the performance, speed, and other interventions
that fundamentally alter the scooter’s properties are punishable and legal
steps will be taken. Such interventions will void the manufacturer’s warranty,
any other warranties, and the operating permit. Changes to the chassis
number are punishable under criminal and administrative law. The owner will
be held liable.
The scooter identification numbers are:
- The chassis number (“VIN”) (see P. 19/47)
Safety
Instructions

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Check & Start
Before every trip, inspect the scooter
to make sure it is safe for use on the
road.
This inspection comprises:
- Proper functioning of the brake system
- Proper tyre pressure
- Check all signalisation and lighting
systems for proper functioning
- Proper general condition
Transporting people or animals on
the luggage rack is prohibited.
Maximum Load
(battery/passengers/luggage/
accessories):
195 kg
Maximum overall mass:
280 kg
Wet & Slippy Conditions
Exercise particular caution when
driving in poor weather conditions
(wet, snow, black ice). Always make
sure to adapt your driving behaviour
to the weather and road conditions.
After longer drives through the rain
and after cleaning the scooter, the
humidity might cause a delay before
the brake system applies. Therefore,
make sure to frequently brake
carefully when driving in the rain.
After cleaning the scooter, the brakes
MAX.
195 Kg
Safety
Instructions DANGER
Loading & Unloading
Always load the Kumpan carefully and
beware of overloading. Securely fix
luggage. High luggage weights and
volumes might impair the stability of
and control over the Kumpan.
Never attach bulky, heavy, and/or
dangerous objects to the handlebar,
mudguard, and/or the front wheel
fork.

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should carefully be “braked dry” at
a secure location, to ensure proper
braking.
If you drive a scooter with a CBS
brake system, make sure to only use
the rear wheel brake in poor weather
conditions!
Cold Weather
Before every trip, make sure that all
moving parts operate without fault,
above all if the temperature drops
towards 0°C.
Body & Soul
The taking of certain medicines,
alcohol, non-prescription drugs or
narcotics will significantly increase
the risk of having an accident. Do not
get on the vehicle if your physical or
mental state is impaired.
Spirit & Knowledge
Never stand up while driving. Always
drive with focus and care.
Do not get distracted by persons,
objects or the actions of others while
driving.
Always make sure to keep both
hands on the handlebar and both feet
on the footplate or feet rests.
Safety
Instructions DANGER

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Most accidents are caused by
inexperience, which is why you
should never let a novice driver use
your vehicle. Always make sure that
the driver has the knowledge and
skills required to drive on public
roads.
Safety
Instructions
Law & Order
Always observe the road signs as
well as national and/or local traffic
regulations. Avoid doing anything
that might put your own safety or
the safety of other road users at risk.
Always take the road conditions,
visibility conditions, etc. into
consideration.
Defects & Accidents
Try to never drive over or hit objects
that might damage the vehicle or
impair its stability.
After an accident/fall or collision,
always check important components
of your scooter for damage. If you are
unsure or if your scooter is damaged,
let it be serviced by your Kumpan
electric contract partner. They will
check your Kumpan and all safety-
relevant components and devices. To
make it easier to carry out necessary
works, inform the personnel of your
workshop about any faults. Never
keep driving if the damage might
threaten your health!
DANGER

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Clothing – Head & Body
Always wear a protective helmet.
Make sure that the helmet meets the
test standard required under law, is
free of damage, and that the visor is
neither dirty nor scratched.
For your protection, always wear
appropriate and tight-fitting clothes
suitable for the weather conditions.
Loose items of clothing (such as
neckties, laces and similar) must
Accessories
The owner of the vehicle is
responsible for choosing and
installing the accessories. When
installing accessories, make sure that
they don’t impair the functioning,
control over or operation of your
Kumpan.
Ensure that the accessory is properly
attached to the vehicle to avoid risky
situations during your trip.
Devices that might exceed the electric
capacity of the system must never be
installed. This poses the risk of the
vehicle suddenly failing altogether.
Kumpan electric recommends
exclusively using original accessories.
The use of accessories not approved
by Kumpan electric might void both
the manufacturer’s warranty and
statutory warranty.
be fixed before your trip. Your
freedom of movement must never be
impaired.
Avoid wearing sharp objects such
as keys and ballpoints on your body;
they might be dangerous in the event
of a fall.
Safety
Instructions DANGER

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Checklist before
your first drive
Everything ready? Everything
set? Go explore!
When using your vehicle, you must carry the
following identification documents and papers
with you
- ID card/passport
- Driver’s licence/moped certificate
- Insurance certificate
- Registration plate/insurance tag
- Vehicle certificate of conformity (CoC) – iconic
- Licence Certificate Part 2 – impulse and ignite

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Proper tyre pressure:
Under one-person load:
2.2 bar front
2.6 bar rear
Under full load (two persons)
2.4 bar front
2.9 bar rear
Battery/batteries charged and stowed
in the battery compartment? Are the
unused slots covered with the cap?
Mirrors mounted and set correctly?Did you read through the Quick
Starter Guide/Manual?
Insurance tag (54 iconic)
Licence plate (54 ignite, 54 impulse)
installed?
2.2 bar2.6 bar
Checklist before
your first drive

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Checked the brake system for proper
functioning – confirmed the brake
pressure point?
Helmet and protective clothing on? Feet rests extended if you’re
planning on bringing a passenger?
Do all signalisation and lighting
systems work properly?
Regularly check all signalisation
and lighting systems for proper
functioning, if necessary with a
second person.
Checklist before
your first drive

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The Kumpan 54i
Detailed look at the
components of your Kumpan

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Bluetooth key
1. Switch on your Kumpan
2. Switch off your Kumpan
Start-Stop button
3. Start-Stop Button
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Switching the Kumpan
On and Off
You can only switch on the scooter if:
• The key is activated by wearing
it on your body and is located within
a radius of 2 m around your scooter.
• The connection with the scooter is
not impaired because the key is
covered (e.g. with thick clothes or
metal covers).
• It might take up to 6 seconds before
the key is recognised.
Switching on/switching off
• Press the Start-Stop button
of your Kumpan or
• Press Button 1 on the Bluetooth
key.
A start message now appears
on the touch display. It must be
confirmed with “OK”.
Afterwards, pull both brakes or
acknowledge the display message
with“OK”.
Cruise control only works after both
brakes were applied at least once.
Your scooter is now ready to go!
Switching off:
Press the Start-Stop button of your
Kumpan.
or
Press Button 2 on the Bluetooth key.
• With our “Kumpan Key” app,
you can also teach your smartphone
to function as the key.
• Download it by scanning the QR
code or from your App Store, by
searching for “Kumpan Key” and
simply follow the instructions on
the app.

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Installation: Place the correct
rearview mirror on both sides of
the scooter, into the thread on the
handlebar.
Rearview Mirror
Adjust the mirror before every trip
and check the setting while sitting in
the correct position on your Kumpan.
The mirror head has a ball joint for
flexible adjustments.
Turn the mirror clockwise into
the thread and adjust it. When
looking from the top, the arm of
the rearview mirror should run
parallel to the handlebar grip. Then,
tighten the locknut by turning it
counterclockwise.
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Overall View Left
1. Headlamp
2. Rearview Mirror
3. Seat
4. Handle
5. Hub motor
6. Main Stand
7. Feet rests
8. Side reflector
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Overall View Right
1. Leg compartment with beverage holder
2. Glove compartment with 12 V socket
3. Disc brake front wheel
4. Side reflector
5. Feet rests
6. Chassis number (VIN)/type plate
7. Disc brake rear wheel
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View from the Front and Rear
1. Turn signal front
2. Brake lever front wheel
3. Brake lever rear wheel
4. Cruise control/touch screen display
5. Gas handle
6. Rear light/brake light
7. Turn signal rear
8. Licence plate lighting
9. Reflector rear
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