Powabyke Powatryke User manual

14 / 07 / 2006

Version 07/06 2
Assembly Manual of the Tryke
Tools required :
•8mm spanner
•10mm spanner x2
•13mm spanner x2
•14mm spanner
•18mm spanner
•22mm spanner
•2.5mm Allen key
•
6mm Allen key
•Cross head screwdriver
•Chain link extractor tool
•Hot air gun
•Pliers
•Side cutters
•Rubber mallet
Consumables :
•22 medium cable ties
•6 small cable ties
•15m nylon strapping and clips (x5)
•Large labels
Preliminary notes :
Ensure you assemble on a board or similar surface to prevent scratching of paint-work.
Two size trikes – 24” and 20”
Two boxes of parts for each trike.
Parts list :
ÂChain guard x1
ÂSeat x1
ÂHandle bars, Nexus gear hub and cable set x1 / or derailleur
ÂRear mudguards x2
ÂFront mudguard x1
ÂRear Wheels with tubes and tyres x2
ÂFront tyre, inner tube and rim protector x1
ÂBattery housing pack x1
ÂMain frame with front forks, chain, crank and rear hub assembly x1
ÂBack axle x1
ÂRear Basket x1
Parts Pack A :
ÂSeat post x1
ÂPedals x2 (L & R)
ÂNut covers for rear wheels x2
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ÂSmall rear chain x1
ÂFront brake cable pack with anti rotation device x1
ÂRear basket stays x2
ÂFront light box (white) x1
ÂHandle bar grip x1
ÂAnti Rotation Bracket
ÂNuts and bolts pack
ÂMotorised front wheel x1
ÂBattery Charger x1
ÂElectric wiring loom, throttle, keys and control box pack x1
ÂSpare brake lever x1 (not used)
ÂStickers x4, cables ties and spare heat shrinks pack x1
Assembly instructions :
1. Unpack and check all parts against Parts list. Please note serial number under bike
frame for use later.
2. Check that all the gears good work: push on the derailleur and with your other hand
run chain by turning pedals (fig 1, 2, 3). If gears not operate smoothly, adjust them by
acting on the adjustment screw of the derailleur.
Box 2
Mechanical Parts
Fig 1
Fig 2 Fig 3

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3. Fit back axle to frame: slide axle inside frame (fig 4) locating four bolts into the slots
(fig 5). Don’t tighten nuts for the moment.
Note: four locating holes for the battery cage should be uppermost.
4. Fit small rear chain and adjust it: first of all, ensure cogs are lined up. Then, using
chain link tool to insert pin into link from one side until proud (fig 6). After that, swap
link over and push pin back a little to allow free movement of link (fig 7). Finally,
tighten the chain (do not overtighten: leave around 1cm loose), check alignment and
tighten all nuts on rear assembly (14mm).
Note: extra link may be required on 20” model.
5. Assemble front wheel: fit wheel rim protector ensure valve holes are aligned and all
spoke ends covered (fig 8). Fit tyre, inner tube and inflate to 40psi.
Fig 8
Fig 6
Fig 7
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6. Fit Rear Wheels: for the right rear wheel, locate the 3 pins on axle into the holes on
wheel (fig 9). Tighten nuts (22mm). Tap on plastic nut covers (fig 10).
Note: do not tighten too much nuts because otherwise, you will damage wheels
bearings.
7. Working right way up with electrical connector to near side (left if sitting on bike).
Remove the black angle bracket on the axle nut near side (fig 12, 13) and undo the
rubber protection cap (fig 14). Fit front wheel to forks between washers on near side
only. Remove one washer on off-side axle ensure good fit on axle (fig 15, 16). Line up
Front wheel with forks.
Note: to fit front wheel to forks, before to assemble it, lightly widen the forks by
pulling apart while offering the wheel into position.
Fig 12 Fig 13 Fig 14
Fig 11
Fig 10
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8. Fit anti rotation device to right side front axle with bracket around fork (10mm) (fig
17). Tighten nuts on axle both sides before tightening bracket (18mm). Replace rubber
protection cap and fit the black angle bracket onto the axle nut left side. Tighten all
front nuts. Check alignment of front wheel.
9. Fit Rear mudguards with 10mm spanners. Retain plastic covering for protection. (fig
18)
Note: finger tight only as mudguards need to be moveable for packing.
Fig 17
Fig 18
Fig 16
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10. Fit battery cage to frame with 13mm bolts in pack, ensure that the rotation of the
basket is to rear of bike (fig 19). Ensure that bolt heads are to the inside of the cage
and that the largest washers are under the bolt heads.
11. Assemble rear basket and fix with 2 cable ties per corner and side next to ‘L’ shaped
lugs (16 cable ties altogether) (fig 20). Fit rear basket to top of battery cage with rear
basket stays (fig 21): site basket so that seat can be raised and lowered freely.
Note: during the fitting of the basket, do not tighten too much cable ties before you
have completely assemble the basket. Otherwise, it will be very hard to fit the last side
of the basket.
12. Insert battery inside battery cage: Remove rubber protections which are located either
end of the battery and leave battery keys tied to it. (fig 22)
Fig 22
Fig 19
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13. Remove plastic bolt cover (fig 23) and unscrew 6mm hex bolt. Insert stem into frame
and tighten 6mm hex bolt (fig 24). Replace plastic bolt cover.
Note: respect the minimum penetration level of the stem (indication engraved on the
stem: fig 25).
14. Attach front mudguard removing plastic protection. Secure to bolt through frame and
screw side stays to brackets with attached screws. Push down on guard before
tightening. (fig 26)
Fig 25
Fig 23 Fig 24
Fig 26

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15. Fit pedals using special spanner (fig 27). Check which one is the right and the left
pedal before to fit them: indication engraved on end of pedals.
Note: thread of left pedal is reversed (left pitch).
16. Attach chain guard to lugs – screws supplied on frame – locate front screw first and
check chain can run free without rubbing. Adjust if necessary.
17. Adjust the angle position of the seat and then fit seat post to seat and locate into frame
(14mm).
18. Attach front brake cable to lever. Adjust brake blocks (8mm bolts) to contact rim only
(not tyre) (fig 28) and pass cable through ‘L’ shaped cable guide inserted into bracket,
fit rubber gaiter and secure wire through cable clamp (10mm) (fig 29). Finish cable
ends with clamped on aluminium caps.
Fig 27
Fig 28 Fig 29
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19. Attach rear brake cable to lever (fig 31) and thread through frame clips to rear brake
cable clamp. Insert rear brake spring and then, pull cable taught and tighten (10mm).
Finish cable ends with clamped on aluminium caps (fig 32).
Note: put the tryke upright on these rear wheels to proceed.
20. Select gear 5 and thread gear cable through frame clips. Attach gear cable to frame
with 2 cable ties (fig 33). Secure wire through cable clamp (10mm) and finish cable
ends with clamped on aluminium caps (fig 34). Test Gear change movement and ajust
it if necessary by turning the adjustment nut located at the end of the cable (at the
derailleur side).
Note: put the tryke upright on these rear wheels to proceed.
Fig 32
Fig 31
Fig 34
Fig 33

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20bis. If Hub gear:
Select gear 1 and thread gear cable through frame clips, pass gear assembly between
chain and frame (fig 35). Insert Gear spring in gear shaft and make sure chamfer is
outward (fig 36). Attach gear assembly onto nut with 10mm bolt. Test gear change
movement: in 2nd gear, indicator on rear assembly should be between the lines.
1. Attach keys to handle bars.
2. Connect controller to bracket on front of handle bars: lug between the two washers
(fig 37) and tighten (8mm).
Note: Ensure key hole faces rider.
Electric Parts
Fig 37
Fig 36
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3. Attach throttle to handle bar: loosened grub screw (2.5mm hex) but do not remove
because impossible to re-insert. When throttle is in position tighten grub screw (fig
38). With three small cable ties attach cable to handle bar and under controller (fig
39).
Note: don’t insert completely the throttle on the handle bar: leave a small looseness
between the end of the handle bar and the throttle, otherwise throttle will not operate
smoothly.
4. Keeping electrical cables separate from gear and brake cables (fig 40) connect white
connector to front hub cable. Ease heat shrink sleeve over connector and use hot gun
to shrink sleeve (fig 41), attach small cable ties above and below connector. Use two
cable ties to attach cable to forks and feed into frame clips (fig 42).
Fig 39
Fig 38
Fig 41
Fig 40
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5. Starting from rear, thread main power cable from basket under frame in clips with
other cable(s) leaving enough cable to attach plug to battery and secure with cable ties.
Excess cable should be at the front to facilitate turning. Cable tie (2 or 3) to make neat
(fig 43). Remove all cable tie ends.
6. Four stickers should be placed on front stem (fig 44), middle stem under seat post (fig
45), chain guard (fig 46), and rear axle frame (fig 47).
Fig 47
Fig 46
Fig 45
Fig 44
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7. Road Test by inserting test battery and check motor, brakes and gears, check for
mudguards or chain rubbing.
1. Place trike onto palleted box base.
2. Attach three packing straps as photos.
3. Insert accessories (front and rear light, bell), battery charger and user manual in rear
basket.
4. Fit cardboard sides and top and secure with two straps.
5. Label both long edges of box with Size, Colour and Serial No.
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