MAIWAY MAD VELOCIFERO User manual
ELECTRIC VEHICLE - M AD VELOCIFERO
We want to thank you for choosing one of our products.
In this manual you have entered all the information our engineers have
deemed useful for the proper use of the MAD. It also contains the rules
for periodic maintenance that will help maintain the MAD in perfect
working order.
MAD each has a copy of the booklet.
The content of the booklet is not binding.
The manufacturer reserves the right to change data and technical fea-
tures of this model at any time and without notice, so it is not required to
promptly update the booklet itself.
MAIWAY INDUSTRY Co. Ltd
NO. 547 Fennan Road, Jiaojiang
District, Taizhou City, China
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IMPORTANT
INTRODUCTION
The MAD is a mode of transport that is envi-
ronmentally friendly, because it does not
pollute and is not noisy.
The MAD implies a daily expenditure of a
few cents and it is easy to carry thanks to its
folding mechanism fast.
It can be stored in the car and can be brought
by train, on the bus, etc.
The MAD will offer the best performance on
smooth, at surfaces.
You can always help the MAD, during the
inclines, pushing with their feet and using it
as a traditional electric vehicles.
Be sure to use the MAD as safely and to watch
out for pedestrians who meet.
Observe all local and state laws regarding
the use of electric vehicles.
Read and understand all WARNINGS and
PRECAUTIONS in this manual.
Respecting the same you will have hours of
fun and safe driving.
CAUTION
There are two versions of the MAD, the first
approved for road use, the second exclusively
for use in private areas.
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INFORMATIONS
REMEMBER THAT
The MAD in your possession is not
a toy, you must use it with compe-
tence, attention and respect for
others and for yourself.
Always use the recommended
clothing, helmet (fastened), glas-
ses, gloves, shoes, knee pads, the
elbow pads suitable for this use.
Available at all stores.
Do not try to prove to yourself and
to others your driving skills.
CAUTION
The MAD measures must be pro-
portionate to the driver, the person
must be able to place your feet
comfortably on the ground while
sitting on the saddle.
The MAD is designed for a driver
of a weight not exceeding 110 kg.
The MAD, if misused without com-
plying with the manual, it can get
you in serious injury, permanent
and / or death.
MANUAL
The manual must be read care-
fully before by an adult, who must
inform and educate the child to the
proper use of the MAD. The child
must, if able, however, to read the
manual to feel responsible.
This manual contains useful infor-
mation for the use and mainte-
nance of the MAD and directions to
keep it at its maximum efficiency,so
it is important to read it to learn all
the tips that we felt it was essential
to suggest.
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INFORMATIONS
The data and characteristics indi-
cated in this handbook are not
binding MAIWAY INDUSTRY Co. Ltd.
reserves the right to make changes
to its products at any time.
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INFORMATIONS
Symbols........................................................6
Generality ....................................................6
Safety, tips and recommendations .........7
Eco-driving ................................................12
CAP. 1 KNOWLEDGE OF THE VEHICLE
Main elements .........................................14
Contents of the box .................................16
Commands ...............................................17
Technical data .........................................17
Wiring diagram ........................................18
CAP. 2 ASSEMBLY OF VEHICLE
Opening of the handlebar ....................20
Positioning knobs on the handlebar ..........21
Height adjustment of the handlebars....22
Access and activation battery and motor 23
Mounting saddle .....................................24
CAP. 3 OPERATION AND CONTROL VEHICLE
Battery charging ......................................26
Starting .......................................................27
Throttle and front brake ............................... 28
Rear brake control ...................................29
Brake system .............................................30
Maintenance, generality ........................31
Maintenance and checks to be carried 31
Checks after cleaning .............................32
Scheduled Maintenance ........................33
Vehicle Disposal........................................34
Battery Disposal ........................................34
Appropriately clothing ............................34
CAP. 4 ADJUSTMENTS
Adjusting the front brake .........................36
Adjusting the rear brake .........................37
Tightening the chain ................................38
Adjusting clearance of the handlebars 39
Seat height adjustment ...........................40
CAP. 5 WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Trouble Shooting ......................................40
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Index...........................................................42
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INFORMATIONS
CAUTION
Any operation by unauthorized
personnel, technical modifications
and / or alterations that are made
to MAD during the warranty period,
or the use of aftermarket parts, will
void the warranty and exclude the
manufacturer from any liability.
Always use a helmet, gloves,
knee pads, the elbow pads,
proper footwear,and not try to
overcome your skills.A careful
guy is a smart guy.
SIMBOLS
SAFETY / WARNING
Not comply with the notes marked
with this symbol could result in
danger to the person.
INTEGRITY VEHICLE
Not comply with the notes marked
with this symbol could result in
serious damage to the vehicle and
the withdrawal of the warranty
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
Behavior not to harm nature.
PROTECTION DEVICES
Wear protective equipment spe-
cified.
TO BE INFORMED
Information necessary to its security
is that of the vehicle.
GENERALITY
• ThismanualisYourguidetothe
use and simple maintenance of
the MAD.
• Werecommendthatyoucarefully
follow all the advice,because the
proper functioning and durability
of MAD depend on its correct use
and methodical application of
the maintenance rules listed.
• Before carrying out any USE or
small MAINTENANCE,to do always
with the help of an adult, you are
advised to read carefully in all its
parts this MANUAL.
• Incaseoflossordeteriorationof
the manual you need to request
a new copy of the retailer.
CAUTION
Other operations are not described
in this manual call for the availa-
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INFORMATIONS
SAFETY, TIPS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Facts teach the proper use of your
MAD by an adult:
A. mode of acceleration.
B. deceleration.
C. braking.
D. proper conduct during the use
of the MAD.
E. read this manual along with
an adult.
Never allowstrangers to driving
the vehicle when it is stopped.
Risk of falling by half.
• Donot sit downanddonotlet
anyone sit on the MAD when
stopped and leans on the stand.
Do not drive at night.
• Ifyouwearprescriptionglasses
you check by an adult their cle-
anliness and suitability of their use
on the vehicle
This MAD is designed to
carry a maximum weight
of 110 kg.It is forbidden to
carry passengers.
• AlwayskeepinperfectyourMAD.
It will help you keep it longer, in
full working order and ready to
meet your entertainment.
Remember to always wear
a helmet, gloves, knee pads
and elbow pads and suitable
clothing driving the MAD. Use
proper shoes and fastened
with rubber sole.
Never ride barefoot.
bility of special equipment and
technical expertise. Therefore we
recommend you contact a spe-
cialized workshop.
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INFORMATIONS
Always tell an adult to
every single flaw you
encounter while driving;
even a small noise may
be important for your
safety and for the perfect
state of MAD.
Check before each depar-
ture the brakes, the pressure
and condition of the tires, the
operation of the throttle.
Any processing or alteration
of MAD, compared to the
original purchase makes the
vehiclenot incompliance and
therefore dangerous.
• Ifyouweretosticksmallpieces
of the saddle or metal parts or
plastic not swallow and do not
bite and still call an adult for
repairs.
• When parties make sure there
are people nearby, and that
children, if present, are kept at
a safe distance and under the
control of an adult.
• Followthedirectionsoftheadult
who is overseeing the use you
make of the vehicle.
• TheMADisnotprovidedwitha
parking brake, so be sure of the
arrest in a suitable area (at with
no incline).
• Topark(withoutdriveronboard)
shut down the MAD, remove the
stand, make sure it is resting on
the ground.Check well that,when
you go with the MAD, the stand is
repositioned.
• WhentheMADisstoppedonthe
stand,the vehicle must be turned
off.
WHERE TO USE THE VEHICLE
• TheMADisnotdesignedfordri-
ving in rain and snow moisture.
Remember that the use of the
MAD is allowed only in private
areas and still no movement
permit to appropriate resources.
• This product does not comply
with FMVS (Federal MotorVehicle
Standards) so it can be used on
city streets and highways. It is not
permitted to use roads open to
traffic ordinary.Do not make rides
or races
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INFORMATIONS
• ThisisaproductELECTRIC!Prevent
the electrical and electronic
components coming into con-
tact with the water. Do not drive
close to rivers and fords do not
though of reduced depth.
• UsetheMADinatrouteswithout
bumps, potholes and jumps.
DRIVING CONDUCT
• Donottalkonthephonewhile
driving even if you have the
headset.
• Guideonlywithsufcientlightto
your safety and that of others.
Do not drive at night.
Guide always firmly grasping
the handle with both hands
on the side knobs, according
to your ability and with pru-
dence, to avoid danger to
yourself and to others.
• Do not distract always looks
ahead. While driving your feet
must always be comfortably and
solidly supported on the platform.
• Donotbrakehardstilluseboth
brakes in order to spread the
braking action on two wheels.
Never block the front wheel.
• Donotdriveifyouarenotinper-
fect health conditions, this could
cause a reduction in alertness
and / or a decline in physical
abilities, providing dangerous
situations for themselves and for
others.
• Always ride at a proper speed
and according to your ability.
• Alwaysrideataspeedastoallow
you to stop safely.
• Start to brake at a sufficient
distance from obstacles so you
do not have to perform abrupt
that may affect control of MAD.
• Remembertoreleasethethrottle
before braking.
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INFORMATIONS
• Slowbeforefacingandclosing
the journey of curves and varia-
tions of soil type.
• If you use the MAD with other
friends also equipped MAD
remember:
- ALL go in the same direction.
- Do not make races.
- Never proceed side by side.
Never talk to other drivers while
driving.
- Drive carefully.
- Keep a safe distance> 5 m from
the MAD that is before you and
from others who were to acciden-
tally find your sides.
ON THE VEHICLE NOT BRING
• Donotwearlooseclothing,scar-
ves, necklaces or other objects
with chains and / or long laces.
Do not wear ip-ops or clogs.
• Donotdrivewithobjectsinyour
pocket or hanging from the neck.
•Donotdrivewithhandormouth
objects of any kind.
• Donotcarryyourmobilephone
or other electronic means.
• Passengersorsmallthingsalso.
STOP THE MAD
After using the MAD remember:
• Parkitinasecure,atandwith
the stand down.
• When you stop or you have to
put in stop the MAD,before going
down stops the vehicle.
• Do not leave it unattended if
nearby there may be small
children.
• WhenyoumovetohandtheMAD,
remember to grab the knobs of
the handlebar; incline towards
you the means and proceed with
caution.
• Do not leave the battery near
fire or near heat sources. Prevent
damage to the battery to avoid
any situation to use a charger
defective or malfunctioning.
• Do not place the MAD on the
ground and make sure the stand
rests on safe ground (no mud or
sand).
CORRECT USE OF THE VEHICLE
While driving is strictly forbidden:
• Put your feet on the oor while
driving, even at low speeds.
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INFORMATIONS
• Getoffthevehicleduringmove-
ment.
• Do jumps and stunts with the
vehicle.
• Consumingfoodsorbeverages
while driving.
• Readorwrite.
• Use phone or headphones for
listening to music.
• Drivingonlandorroadsdiscon-
nected or stony or with holes.
• Driveinthepresenceofdange-
rousdifferences in height (gorges,
slopes and descents of steep
slope).
• Getontoinlandyoudonotknow
the features.
• Drivingwhileintoxicatedorunder
the inuence of drugs or medici-
nes that may decrease the rate
of reaction, altering the state of
consciousness, your judgment or
decrease the physical strength.
• Driveinnonperfectphysicaland
/ or mental.
• Healthyordistracttolookaround
losing sight of your way.
• Driveifyouaresleepy.
•Driving decomposed or in
strange positions or lying on MAD
while driving.
• Useyourfeettobrake.
• Usethevehicletomakejokesand
do not make jokes while driving.
• Donotmakesuddensteering.
Use the MAD only:
• When a responsible adult has
suitably informed you on the
use of the medium and on the
behavior and safety.
• When a responsible adult has
observed and evaluated the
driving skills and mastery of the
MAD.
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INFORMATIONS
ECO-DRIVING
The noise and the pollution
produced by each vehicle
depends to a large extent on
how it is conducted.
We recommend that you drive
on a regular basis, without
strongaccelerationanddece-
leration.
While driving, avoid anything
that might disturb people and
animals.
• If you have full control of the
vehicleeven when stationary and
can firmly place both feet on the
ground while comfortably sitting
on the saddle.
• After wearing the appropriate
clothing (shoes) and protec-
tive equipment (helmet, knee
pads, elbow pads and gloves
motorcycle).
• Ifyoucaneasilytooperatethe
brake lever and the throttle and
you have well understood which
lever operates the front brake and
which the rear brake lever.
• Ifyoucaneasytousethethrottle
andyouunderstand its operation.
If turns out to you the vehicle
accelerates, if you release it
decelerates.
• Intheabsenceofpeopleorani-
mals that you can not get under
control the position or that may
emerge from bushes and / or
things that hide them.
• Fromapersonatatime,youcan
not carry passengers, animals or
objects on board.
• Carefully follow the inspection
and before leaving see Chapter
3 “Maintenance and checks.”
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CHAPTER 1: KNOWLEDGE OF THE VEHICLE
TOPIC INDEX
MAIN ELEMENTS
BOX CONTENTS
COMMANDS
TECHNICAL DATA
WIRING DIAGRAM
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CHAPTER 1: KNOWLEDGE OF THE VEHICLE
MAIN ELEMENTS
1 Key switch
2 Height adjustment handlebar
3 Throttle grip
4 Rear brake lever
5 Front brake lever
6 Handlebar lock lever
7 Footboard
8 Front shock absorber
9 Rear shock absorber
10 Seat
11 Front brake caliper
12 Front brake caliper
13 Frame handlebar
14 Drive chain
15 Seat height adjustment
16 Adjustingclearanceofthehandlebars
17 Headlight (version homologated for
road traffic)
18 Rear light (approved version for road
traffic)
19 Horn (version homologated for road
traffic)
20 Speedometer (version homologated
for road traffic)
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4
10
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9
8
3
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12
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2
5
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CHAPTER 1: KNOWLEDGE OF THE VEHICLE
CONTENTS OF THE BOX
Your MAD is contained in the box of size 1350
x 350 x 570 mm.
Inside contains the following components:
1. MAD 500 - 500W 36V o
MAD 800 - 800W 36V o
MAD 1000 - 1000W 48V o
MAD 1300 - 1300W 48V o
MAD 1600 - 1600W 48V
2. Tool Kit.
3. Manuale d’uso.
4. 20-amp fuse.
5. Seat and saddle frame.
6. Headlight (approved version)
7. Back light (approved version)
8. Horn (approved version)
9. Speedometer (approved version)
10. Carring bag (optional)
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CHAPTER 1: KNOWLEDGE OF THE VEHICLE
COMMANDS
1 Throttle grip
2 Front brake lever
3 Rear brake lever
2
1
3
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CHAPTER 1: KNOWLEDGE OF THE VEHICLE
TECHNICAL DATA
Vehicle weight in running order (with battery)
•MAD500-800................................................ 44 kg
•MAD1000-1300-1600................................. 48 kg
•maxloadallowed ....................................... 110 kg
Dimensions
•totallength ..............................................1320 mm
•overallwidth .............................................320 mm
•totalheightMADclosed .........................570 mm
•totalheightMADmin ..............................950 mm
•totalheightMADmax ...........................1096 mm
•seatheightmin ........................................750 mm
•seatheightmax.......................................800 mm
Battery Capacity
•MAD500-800...................... 36V/12Ah lead-acid
•MAD1000-1300-1600....... 48V/12Ah lead-acid
Max distance with one charge
•MAD500...................................................20-25 Km
•MAD800...................................................25-30 Km
•MAD1000-1300-1600...........................30-35 Km
Full speed
•MAD500....................................................20 Km/h
•MAD800....................................................25 Km/h
•MAD1000..................................................28 Km/h
•MAD1300..................................................45 Km/h
•MAD1600..................................................45 Km/h
Charging time
•MAD500-800................................................. 4-6 h
•MAD1000........................................................ 6-8 h
•MAD1300-1600............................................. 5-8 h
Charge voltage. ......................................110V-240V
Front and rear brake .......................................... disc
Brushless Motor
•MAD500...............................500W brush 36V/12A
•MAD800...............................800W brush 36V/12A
•MAD1000.....................1000W brushless 48V/12A
•MAD1300.....................1300W brushless 48V/12A
•MAD1600.....................1600W brushless 48V/12A
Transmission .................................................... chain
Crown gear
•MAD500-800................................................... 70 z
•MAD1000-1300-1600.................................... 63 z
Maximum torque
•MAD500......................................................... 3 Nm
•MAD800......................................................... 4 Nm
•MAD1000.................................................... 4,5 Nm
•MAD1300..................................................... 15 Nm
•MAD1600..................................................... 21 Nm
Folding frame .............................high-strength steel
Size Tires ........................................................145/70-6
Platform ....................................................... Wooden
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CHAPTER 1: KNOWLEDGE OF THE VEHICLE
WIRING DIAGRAM
Legenda
1 Generatore
2 Bobina A.T.
3 Candela
4 Pulsante arresto motore
Ma Marrone
N Nero
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CHAPTER 2: ASSEMBLY OF VEHICLE
TOPIC INDEX
OPENING OF THE HANDLEBAR
POSITIONING KNOBS ON THE
HANDLEBAR
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF THE
HANDLEBAR
ACCESS AND ACTIVATION BATTERY
AND ENGINE
MOUNTING SADDLE
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CHAPTER 2: ASSEMBLY OF VEHICLE
OPENING OF THE
HANDLEBAR
The MAD is shipped folded with the
handlebars disassembled (Fig. A).
Unscrew the nut 1and remove the
screw 2(Fig. B).
Place the handlebar and insert the
screw 2with locking nut 1(Fig. C).
Lift the handlebar and press the
shutter spring 3, so as to position
the handlebar to the abutment
firing shutter (Fig. D).
Rotate and insert the handle
eccentric 4into the groove of the
handlebar and close the handle to
lock (Fig. E).
Make sure the lock is carried out
correctly.
To fold the handlebar, perform this
procedure in reverse.
Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig. C
Fig. D
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2
1
3
4
Fig. E
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