Nipponia F3 User manual

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Contents Page
General Instructions before riding Page 3
Inspection points Page 4
Assembly Instructions Page 5
Technical Specifications Page 6
Parts List Page 7
Dashboard Page 8
Display Page 9-11
Diagnostic Trouble code Page 12-13
Ignition Key Page 14
Handlebar Controls Page 15-16
Accelerating & Braking Page 17
Battery & Charging Instructions Page 18-19
Performance Page 19
Maintenance Page 20
Maintenance Schedule Page 21
Frequently Asked Questions Page 22 –24
Troubleshooting Page 25
Circuit diagram Page 26
Service plan Page 27

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General Instructions Before Riding
1. To ensure the vehicle is functioning correctly, do a quick check of the
vehicle’s tires and make sure that the brakes are working (for more
detailed maintenance instructions, see the Maintenance Schedule).
Your vehicle has been thoroughly checked by our engineers before
delivery, but it is important that you also check it before operation.
2. When the key is inserted and turned to the "ON" position, the power
indicator will illuminate. If the power consumption exceeds 80A, the
power will be automatically cut off to avoid overheating.
3. To avoid unplanned acceleration, always turn the key to the “OFF”
position before dismounting or when leaving the motorcycle
unattended.
4. SAFETY NOTICE: Be sure that you are seated on the motorcycle and
that the stands are clear of the floor before touching the throttle grip.
If you twist the throttle before you are ready to go or while you are
mounting the motorcycle it may move unexpectedly and could lead to
an accident.
5. Attention: The side stand retracts automatically.
6. This vehicle may be operated in wet conditions, however, avoid
soaking it while cleaning to avoid damaging any of the electric
components.
7. The vehicle should not be left in strong, direct sunlight for extended
periods as some of the electric components may overheat.
8. Motorcyclists must abide by the same traffic rules and regulations as
other motorists. Before taking your motorcycle on a public road,
familiarize yourself with the traffic rules and regulations and any
special requirements for motorcycles.
9. Never drink and drive. Alcohol slows reflexes and greatly limits your
ability to operate a motorcycle. Even a very small amount of alcohol
may reduce your ability to operate a motorcycle safely.

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10.Driving frequently at an economical speed will help extend the
battery range and life cycle, especially with crowded city traffic.
Inspection points before every use
Item
Action
Front Brake (Right
lever only controls
the front brake).
Squeeze the right-hand brake lever and push the
vehicle forward to see whether it rolls easily. If it
does, then the brake must be adjusted.
Rear Brake (Left
lever controls the
front and rear brake
simultaneously).
Listen for any noticeable grinding or squealing
from the tires while the brake is applied. If so,
contact the dealer. Set the motorcycle on the
centre stand and turn the rear wheel by hand. If it
does not turn freely, contact your dealer.
Brake Fluid
Check the fluid container on the left handlebar to
ensure that the brake fluid is above the indicated
level. If not, refill the fluid in the container with
DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluid.
Accelerator grip
handle
Turn the throttle counterclockwise, then release.
The throttle should spring back to the initial
position. If not, contact your dealer.
Tires
Check that the tire pressure is 36 PSI (rear and
front).
Battery
Check that the Li-Ion battery power level is
between 84V-60V by a voltage meter.
Indicator
Make sure that the indicator lights function
properly.
Nuts and Bolts
Check to make sure that all nuts and bolts are
tightened and secured.
Important Notes
1. Regularly perform a routine maintenance check. Doing so will help
protect yourself and your vehicle.
2. If any parts are damaged, including expendable parts, please check
with the supplier before riding.

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Assembly Instructions
Installing the mirrors
1. Mirrors can be easily attached to the handlebars between the
grips and the brake lever.
2. Screw in the mirror clockwise. The mirror that goes on the left
controller is curved to the left and the mirror that goes on the right
controller is curved to the right.
3. Tighten the bolt to secure the mirror.
4. Clean and adjust both mirrors before you ride. Adjust each mirror
so you can see the lane behind you and as much of the lane next
to you as possible. When the mirror is properly adjusted you can
see the edge of your arm and shoulder.

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Technical Specifications
F3 TECHNICAL DATA rear wheel side motor
Motor (W)
72V 2000W
Battery (V)(AH)
Li-ion 72V/16Ah x2
Communication System
CANbus
Speed
speed
range
45KM/h
92KM
E-mark certificate No.
e13*168/2013*00689*00
Category
L1e-B
Charger Input Voltage
110V-230V
Charger
84V 10A
Charging Time
3.5 hours
Max. Load
261 Kg
Climbing Capacity
15%
Brakes (F/R)
disc/ disc with CBS
Brake Control
hand brake
Tire front/ rear
FR: 100/80-16, RR: 120/80-14
Wheelbase
1435mm
Weight (with 2 batteries
included)
111kg
Overall size
1995x690x1115mm

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Parts List
A. Headlight
B. Rear View Mirror
C. Throttle and Brake Lever
D. Front Indicator
E. Front Shock Absorber
F. Front Tire
G. Seat
H. Side Stand
I. Centre Stand
J. Rear Side Motor
K. Rear Tire
L. Rear Reflector
M. Rear Shock Absorber
N. Rear Indicator
O. Rear Carrier
P. Battery Box
Q. Front disc Brake
R. Charging Socket
S. Rear Side Reflector

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T. Taillight
Dashboard
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MCU: refers to Micro-Controller Unit
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SOC: refers to State of Charge of the battery
Part
Item
Function
A
Left Indicator
Light flashes green when indicator is on
B
Right Indicator
Light flashes green when indicator is on
C
High beam
Indicates high beam activation
D
MCU1light
Lights in amber and indicates an error
with the CANbus function
E
Battery SOC2
Total 10 segment indication
F
Three mode
SOC%; Odometer; Trip meter
G
Speedometer
Indicates speed
H
Select
See Page 9 point 2 for details
I
Reset
See Page 9 point 2 for details

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DISPLAY
1. Battery SOC: the battery SOC% is controlled by CANbus
communication.
LCD display
SOC (%) via
CANbus
1st segment displayed
0～10
1st-2nd segment displayed
11～20
1st-3rd segment displayed
21～30
1st-4th segment displayed
31～40
1st-5th segment displayed
41～50
1st-6th segment displayed
51～60
1st-7th segment displayed
61～70
1st-8th segment displayed
71～80
1st-9th segment displayed
81～90
1st-10th segment displayed
91～100
2. Select (H) button: (Unspecified, long press for 3 seconds)
2.1 With the CANbus function, if there is an error code in odometer
display, long press Select (H) button to enter the error codes menu.
The error codes are displayed in sequence. When the error is
resolved, the display mode will be exited. If the error is not
resolved, press the Select (H) button for 5 sec to exit the error
display.

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2.2 Adjusting screen rear light brightness: Press Reset to adjust the
brightness of the rear light in 4 increments
(100%->75%->50%->25%->100%)
2.3 Press Reset and Select for 3 sec simultaneously to switch to the
metric system
2.4 LCD characteristics:
1. Operating temperature: -30 °C ~ +80 °C
2. Storage temperature: -35 °C ~ +85 °C
3. Viewing angle: 90° - 270°
2.5 Display backlight colour: blue (the default rear light brightness
is set to 100% backlight level. The adjusted level of the rear light
brightness remains to the recent adjustment after the motor is
turned off).
3. MCU CANbus <0×100>: ‘MCU Stand by’ [Byte4, Bit 1]
3.1 LCD SEGMENT OPERATION
3.2 BUZZER OPERATION:
After the KEY is turned to ON, and "MCU Stand by" is shown,
the buzzer sounds once for 2 seconds.
4. BATTERY CAPACITY WARNING SEGMENT:
After settings
After the ‘MCU
Standby’ signal has
been received from
MCU CANbus data

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(When entering 0~20% SOC via CANbus)
5. BATTERY CANbus (0×A0A0): "Charging condition"
[Byte1 BIT 0]
When this data is shown, do not engage MCU CANbus signal
error “C10”

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6. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
6-1. BATTERY (ID: 0x0000A0A1，0x0000A1A1)
DTC Express
on the display
CANbus
Message
Description
Battery
1
Battery
2
Byte
Bit
A10
F10
No data
BMS CANbus Signal Failure
A11
F11
1
0
Charging voltage is too high
A12
F12
1
Charging with too high current
A13
F13
2
Discharging voltage is too low
A14
F14
3
Discharging with too high
current
A15
F15
4
Short circuit
A16
F16
5
Charging at too high
temperature
A17
F17
6
Discharging at too high
temperature
A18
F18
7
Charging at too low temperature
A19
F19
2
0
Discharging relay failure
A20
F20
1
Charging relay failure

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6-2. MCU (ID: 0x00000101)
DTC Express
on the display
CANbus
Message
Description
Byte
Bit
C10
No data
MCU CANbus Signal Failure
C11
5
0
Identification Error
C12
1
Voltage too high
C13
2
Low voltage
C14
3
-
C15
4
Motor did not start
C16
5
Internal voltage error
C17
6
Overheated
C18
7
Throttle error at power-up
C19
6
0
-
C20
6
1
Internal reset
C21
2
Throttle open or short
C22
3
-
C23
4
-
C24
5
-
C25
6
Motor Overheated
C26
7
Hall galvanometer sensor error

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Ignition Key
Key Position
Description
On
Key cannot be removed while the power is on.
Off
Key can be removed when the power is off
Handlebar lock
To prevent theft always lock the steering when
parked. Turn the handlebar all theway to the left and
turn the key to the locked position. The key can be
taken out when handlebar is in the locked position.

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Left handlebar controls
Headlight Switch
High Beam –Push switch up
Low Beam –Push switch down
Indicator Switch
Left Turn Indicator –Slide switch to the left
Right Turn Indicator –Slide switch to the right
Cancelling Indicator–Press the central release
button
Horn Button
To sound horn –Push the button on the left.
Left Brake Lever
(CBS)
When the left brake lever is engaged, the front
and rear brakes will activate together.

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Right handlebar controls
Right Brake Lever
When the right brake lever is engaged the
front brake will activate. To engage, turn
the throttle clockwise.
Throttle
Turn throttle counterclockwise to increase
speed.
Warning Light
1. Slide switch to the left, front and rear
light turn on.
2. Slide switch to the right, front and rear
light turn off.
Reverse
1. Press down (red button), the vehicle is
in reverse mode.
2. Press again (red button), the vehicle
reverts to forward mode.

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Accelerating and Braking
Throttle Tips
1. Turn the key to the ‘ON’ position and press the start button. You
will hear a beeping sound and the brand name will appear on
dashboard. You can then start driving the scooter.
2. To prevent losing control of the vehicle, twist the throttle slowly for
the speed to increase.
3. Do not engage the throttle until you are ready to drive.
4. To stop, release the throttle and apply the front and rear brake
simultaneously.
5. To move, release the brakes and turn the throttle gradually. The
motor makes a small electromagnetic noise when twisting the
throttle to start. This is normal.
6. For your own safety and security, remove the key from the ignition
when you are not using the vehicle.
Braking Tips
1. This vehicle has a CBS system for improved safety. When applying
the rear brake lever, the front and rear brake pumps operate
simultaneously. When applying the front brake lever, only the front
brake pump operates.
2. When riding at high speed, do not continually operate at full
throttle. Frequently release the throttle if possible and allow inertia
to help increase your range. This motor has considerable torque
and the inertia momentum is enough to cover some distances
without propulsion.

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Battery and Charging
Instructions
Battery
display
Description
10 segments
While riding, when the battery is fully charged, the
dashboard displays 10 segments.
2 segments
When the dashboard shows 2 segments, that means
there is not much power left in the battery. Drive at
reduced speed to extend the range and find the
nearest charging point.
Charging
The maintenance free DC battery in this vehicle can be charged
while it is installed on the vehicle or while removed. Only use the
factory-supplied charger with an 110V or 220V outlet.
Turn off the ignition switchwhile charging the battery. Plug one side
to an 110V or 220V outletand the other into the charging socket on
the vehicle (located under the seat).
The charging time is 3.5 hours (80%) for the Li-ion battery. It takes
4 to 5 hours to fully charge the battery.
After charging is completed, unplug the charger on both ends.
To keep the battery in good condition, charge it after each use.
Only fully charge the battery once a month, even when the vehicle
has not been used.
Always check the batterySOC while you are riding and be sure that
it does not get too low too often.

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Battery Longevity
The driver should, if possible, charge the battery after every trip as this
will help to improve the battery life. The life of the Li-ion battery is 1200
deep cycles (80% deep discharged), but if you do not charge the
battery frequently or when the battery level drops below 50%, the
battery life will decrease. We therefore recommend charging the
motorcycle as often as possible. Frequently ride at economical speed
will improve the battery life and range.
Note: Stop charging when the charging display is around 90%
as this will extend the battery life.
Performance
A range of 100km (60 miles) has been recorded, but the distance and
speed depend upon various factors such as driving style and road
conditions. A 45km/h constant speed will provide the longest range, but
our figures include riding at full speed as well. Other factors include
weather, vehicle condition, and battery charge. Drivers must be
cautious when driving on rough roads, in poor weather, or when the
battery charge is low.
After each trip, the driver should turn off the vehicle, take out the key
and charge the battery. This battery does not have a memory (i.e. you
do not have to run it out completely to achieve a good charge. On the
contrary, regular charging will extend the life of the battery) and it can
be charged at any time in the life cycle of the battery.

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Maintenance
This electric motorcycle represents a new generation of
environmentally friendly two-wheeled transportation. Good
maintenance will therefore play a major role in keeping your vehicle in
good working condition and prolonging the life of the battery. Please
follow these suggestions:
•To prevent rust, always keep your vehicle dry and clean.
•Regularly check the front and rear tires, suspension, body frame
and all fasteners.
•When riding in rain, do not pass through deep puddles or muddy
areas as excessive water may cause unnecessary damage to the
motor and other electrical components.
•To prevent rust forming on the vehicle, avoid parking your vehicle
in high humidity and corrosive areas.
•To avoid damage to the electrical parts of this vehicle, especially
the controller, do not park the vehicle in direct sunlight or in heavy
rain.
•Due to the complexity of the electronic production of this vehicle,
customers should never attempt to remove any of the parts or
attempt any maintenance without consulting your dealer (this will
also invalidate the warranty).
•Never overload or operate the vehicle for an extended period of
time. Prolonged use with excessive weight may cause serious
damage to the electronic and mechanical parts.
•Always check your vehicle and perform the required maintenance
on tires, brakes, nuts and bolts.
•For your safety, perform routine maintenance on your vehicle. This
will reduce the potential for damage.