Pedibal SCAMPA Installation and operating instructions

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SCAMPA & SPRINTA MANUAL
Congratulations
On the purchase of a SCAMPA / SPRINTA! The bike is designed for years of carefree
use and wish you to fully enjoy the benefits of the PediBal and recommend you:
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL FULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY
As safety is paramount, these instructions include how to assemble and set up the
PediBal.
Also the maintenance procedures, should be performed by an experienced person to
ensure safe, long-lasting and optimum performance.
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Assembly Instructions
Your PediBal is shipped primarily assembled. The only assembly required is to install the front wheel and install and adjust
the handlebars and seat.
Installing and Adjusting the Handle bar:
1. Remove the plastic cover on the end of the handlebar stem by loosening the chrome Allen Bolt by 2-3 Turns to the left. The
plastic cover should slide off.
2. Once the bolt is loose, insert the handlebars into the housing. Twist the handlebars so that it is perpendicular to the frame.
3. Tighten the Allen bolt with provided Allen Key on top of stem until firm. Best Practice: Do not tighten
fully, as alignment may be required after fitting front wheel. Then tighten fully so handlebar does not
twist
Tools required for Assembly
2 x Combination Spanners - (supplied)
1 x Allen Key - (supplied)
Cross /Flat head Screw Driver (not supplied)
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Installing Front Wheel
With the bike upside-down on its seat and handlebars, remove the nuts and washer from both sides of the axle.
Remove plastic transit fork support. Insert the wheel into the fork and add the safety washers onto the axle so the tab fits into the
corresponding hole, then tighten the axle nuts with the provided tool.
IMPORTANT ADJUSTMENT DURING ASSEMBLY
REAR CHAIN COG
The chain is not fitted initially for Balance training and SCEETA riding. Please check the REAR CHAIN COG IS TIGHTENED (clockwise)
against the centre hub whilst performing initial assembly, to avoid it rotating loose, preventing rear wheel rotation
Check and
Tighten
Clockwise

Installing and Adjusting Seat
The best seat height for learning is achieved with the riders legs straight and both feet flat to the ground at the same time and the
seat adjusted high into the riders crotch area.* If the seat is too high or too low, use the quick-release to loosen the seat clamp bolt,
adjust the seat to the proper height, and re-tighten quick release. There is a line on the seat tube describing its highest setting. Do not
exceed this limit, it is dangerous and can permanently damage your bike.
Insert seat post into seat tube opening and align your seat with the frame. Once the seat is positioned to the proper height and
direction, tighten the silver quick-release until the seat won’t rotate or slide up and down.
DO NOT ATEMPT TO ADJUST THE SEAT - UP OR DOWN - WITHOUT FULLY LOOSENING ’QUICK RELEASE’ COLLAR
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*HINT: LEARNING BEST PRACTICE - FIT RIDERS SAFETY HELMET.
Adjust the seat high into the riders crotch area, with their legs straight and feet flat to the ground. With the Pedibal in ‘Balance
Formation’ (No SCEETA footpads or pedals fitted). The rider commences simply by walking and if the seat is adjusted correctly,
when they lift their legs, their upper body weight will be supported by the bike and propelling the bike will be easy. Use an area
with a slight downward slope, which will allow the bike to move more easily. Stand forward in front of the rider and get them to
look at you, as they are propelling (tendency is for rider to look down at the bike). This assists spatial awareness and helps them to
gain balance. Being in front also allows you to stop the bike and rider safely, if required. The super light weight PediBal is designed
with a low centre of gravity, to balance at circa 2 mph, requiring very little counterbalance. As the rider’s confidence builds, ask
them to lift their legs and when they are comfortable with that operation and showing an element of balance, fit the SCEETA ‘Kick
Lock’ footpads. They can the place one foot on a footpad, with the opposite footpad raised (avoiding impedance) and can push off
with the other foot, again on a slight downward slope, building balance further. The Pedal crank can be fitted when the rider is
fully comfortable and confident, with their balance.
The versatility of PediBal bikes allow easy fitting or removal of formation accessories to suit riders needs!

SCEETA ASSEMBLY
Remove Stickers from fixing plate and attach ‘Kick - Lock’ footpad assembly with the 3 bolts and nuts, with washers
either side and tighten. Foot rests can be used ‘Independently’ for riding as a seated scooter.
PEDAL CRANK ASSEMBLY
Turn Bike upside down- Remove Sceeta assembly (if fitted), using same bolts attach Pedal Crank assembly with
the bolts finger tight. Rear hub nuts may also have to be loosened for ease of chain connection. *Fit chain link,
place washer over link and push on retention clip (Hint: use flat screwdriver to assist). Do not tighten pedal crank
assembly nuts and hub nuts (if previously loosened) until chain guard is fitted, to allow for positive chain guard
alignment.
CAUTION: Pedals are handed and marked R & L and should be fitted onto the correct crank arm and care
should be taken when fitting the pedals to avoid thread damage. Hint: When bike is upside down the RIGHT
pedal crank is on same side as cog . PLEASE NOTE : The LEFT pedal (marked ‘L’) is fitted with ANTICLOCKWISE
turn
*Hint: Connecting Chain - With bike upside down. Wrap chain around cogs and place each end of the chain onto
a cog. The ‘Connecting Link’ can then be easily inserted, place chain washer over link and fit link ‘Lock’ with aid of
flat head screw driver.
SCAMPA - CHAIN GUARD
Fit rear guard support. Slide guard over pedal crank arm and push ‘Click’ guard onto rear retainer lugs. Use single
screw and washer to fasten and complete operation.
SPRINTA - CHAIN GUARD - Fit Chain guard onto the support lugs with the screws provided
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BAND BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Turn ‘fine’ adjustment all the way IN clockwise
Place spring under compression (cable tie or
String) helps, then loosen cable nut
Pull cable through (with pliers) then tighten
cable nut again -release spring compression
Test brake and adjust anti-clockwise
if required?
This operation may have to be repeated if necessary?
This adjustment should be performed by someone familiar with this type of brake system

Brake Handle Adjustment
The brake handle comes attached from the factory and can adjusted for ease of operation. To adjust the brake handle, use a Philips
style screwdriver to loosen the screw holding the lever to the handlebars and set the brake lever distance so that the child can easily
reach it, then re-tighten the screw. NOTE: This operation is NOT for brake adjustment
Brake Adjustment
Adjust the brake tension by first using the ‘Barrel Adjuster’ (Fig A) on the rear of the brake. Turn the ‘Barrel Adjuster’ clockwise to
adjust braking tension. Once proper tension is set, tighten the lock nut, to prevent barrel adjust from moving. The wheel should spin
freely but stop when lever is squeezed. When the bike is new there is a break-in period, wait until the bike has been used for a
couple of hours then adjust again if required.
If the brake does not function successfully after you have turned the ‘Barrel Adjuster’ clockwise all the way out to increase
tension, the brake cable will need to be adjusted - .
Fig A
To adjust the brake cable turn the ‘Barrel Adjuster’ all of the way in counterclockwise. Then loosen the banjo nut (Fig C) The brake
spring needs to be compressed. Tip: Fasten a cable tie or string around the spring supports (Fig B) to put the spring into
compression, this will allow the cable to be pulled through, then re-tighten the banjo nut (Fig C) to secure the cable and adjust the
brake tension, if required, with the ‘Barrel Adjuster’ to provide satisfactory braking - then tighten the lock-nut.
It is recommended the Brake Setting should be undertaken confidently or a by Cycle Mechanic familiar with this type of
braking system.
Fig C
Fig B
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BEFORE RIDING
Before your child begins riding the bike below is important information. Adults should explain this information to the rider in
advance.
The PediBal is considered a footpath/playground type bike and should never be ridden on a road, street, or anywhere where vehicles
may be travelling. It is designed for children to be ridden on footpath/playground type areas and always under adult supervision.
This bike was designed for children. It should not be ridden by adults.
A child MUST wear a helmet while operating any bicycle.
Pedibal bikes have limited braking power (rear brake only).
Learn the functions and performance of all the mechanisms of your PediBal by riding at slower speeds in very slightly sloped areas
(which assists propulsion). Practice at slow speeds first by walking along while seated on the bike.
Make sure the PediBal is adjusted to fit your child properly.
Make sure there is adequate clearance between your child and the bike frame.
Operation
By allowing child to learn at their own pace, they gain confidence more quickly by having their feet on the ground and propelling at
a walking pace. The bike was designed with a low-centre of gravity and maximised head angle for better control and balance.
Some children learn very quickly while others may take longer. This depends on age, ability, and ‘Challenges’. The PediBal will help
the child achieve the goal of riding a bike as quickly as possible, whilst having fun and will enjoy the PediBal as a full pedal bike
Because the PediBal bike is so effective, it is better to let the child learn at their own pace. We do not recommend
holding or pushing the child on the bike as this hampers the balance learning process.
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