Rio Mobility Firefly 2.5 User manual

Electric Handcycle Attachment
FireflyTM 2.5 User Manual
Ver 1.2 10_19_2020
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.riomobility.com
IMPORTANT!
Consult with your health care professional to determine if the FireflyTM 2.5 is
appropriate for you.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST
READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT INITIAL SETUP OF THIS
HANDCYCLE BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED
TECHNICIAN, SUCH AS A WHEELCHAIR OR BICYCLE
MECHANIC. TO OPTIMIZE SETUP IT IS SUGGESTED THE
CUSTOMER BE SEATED IN THE WHEELCHAIR AT THE TIME
OF INITIAL INSTALLATION.
AS WITH ANY THREE-WHEELED VEHICLE, SIDE-TO-SIDE
STABILITY IS DECREASED COMPARED TO A WHEELCHAIR
ALONE, SO USE CAUTION WHEN TURNING AT HIGH
SPEEDS.
Follow the recommendations in your wheelchair manual.
The FireflyTM 2.5 is intended for use for mobility in sporting and/or
recreational purposes only and is not intended as an exclusive means
of mobility. Check local vehicle/wheelchair regulations.
The operation of a handcycle involves a certain level of risk and the potential for serious
bodily injury.
1. Wheelchair Requirements
4. Maintenance

1. Wheelchair Requirements
As part of our installation process, you will attach our mounting clamps onto your
wheelchair.
Our wheelchair attachments fit most wheelchairs. However, a few wheelchairs will not fit
our clamps. Use this guide to determine if our devices are right for you.
There are five points that must be considered in order to determine whether your
wheelchair is compatible with our wheelchair attachments:
1) Seat width. Must be between 14 to 22 in -or- 35.5 to 55.8 cm
(measured end-to-end on the width of your seat cushion).
2) Tube diameters. Currently supported tubing diameters are:
(printable tubing ruler on next page).
•7/8 in -or- 22.2 mm
•1 in -or- 25.4 mm
•1.125 in -or- 28.6 mm
•1.2 in -or- 30.5 mm
•1.25 in -or- 31.8 mm
If your tubing is a different shape or diameter contact [e-mail]
3) Tube clearance. To attach the clamps, 1.25 in -or- 32 mm clearance is required.
Diagrams with examples of tube clearances are given in the following pages.
4) Tube angle. Ideally the tubes should be vertical or close to vertical. However,
installation is possible with tubes that taper inwards with slight angles, the larger the
taper angle the more challenging it is to use our “Quick Release Coupler” attachment.
See the diagrams on the following pages where illustrations of wheelchair designs with
tapering tube angles are shown.
5) Footrests on folding chairs. Removable footrests can pose challenges for our clamp
installation, so please consult below where examples of wheelchair designs with
removable footrests are given. Never mount our clamps directly onto removable
footrests as they were not designed to take such riding forces.

The FireflyTM 2.5 is compatible with almost all wheelchairs without the need for any
special adapters.
Anti-Tips
&
Seatbelts
When seated in the wheelchair, your center of gravity must be
far enough forward as to make “wheelies” or tipping
backwards difficult. IMPORTANT: If the chair is set up such
that “wheelies” are easy, it may be unstable while attaching or
detaching the handcycle. Anti-tips MUST be installed on your
wheelchair. A seat belt is also strongly recommended.
Wheel Locks
Wheelchairs must have Wheel Locks installed.
Weight
Combined wheelchair and user weight must be less than
130kg/280lb.
1”
RULER MUST BE PRINTED AT 100%
NO SCALING - RULER IS 6”(152mm) LONG CUT
ALONG DASHED LINE
AND WRAP AROUND TUBE, check with a ruler
1 1/
8
”
FRAME MUST BE STRAIGHT
FOR WIDTH OF RULER
1
1
/4”
1.2”

2. Installing the Firefly
Visit our website for the FireflyTM 2.5 installation video:
www.riomobility.com
FireflyTM 2.5 Component Names
Handlebar
Stem
Stem QR
Locking headset
Coupler plate
Kickstand
x2
T-Frame QR
(for docking)
Fender
Brake caliper
Fork/ frame
Motor/ wheel
Disc/ rotor
Light
Controller
Battery
Battery key lock
Battery switch
Connector cover

3. Controls
*To activate the headlight: locate the light switch near the right brake lever. Press
“down”and latch the light switch to turn ON the headlight. Do the same in reverse to
turn OFF.
Brake Lever
Brake Lever
Parking Brake Button
Bar end
Bar end
Quick Release
Grip
Grip
Reverse Throttle
**Forward Throttle
Color Display
Bell
*Light Switch

4. Docking and Transfers
Docking
The FireflyTM 2.5 is equipped with new safety features to help make docking
and transferring in and out of the chair easier for you. To start the attach
the FireflyTM 2.5 follow these steps.
1) Start by locking the headset lock. To do this twist the headset
“clockwise” with your hands until you hear a click noise. You will see
the safety line go from green to red (shown on next page.) The red-
line means the headset is now in the “locked position.”Green-line
means the headset is able to turn freely.
2) Your dual kickstands have been equipped with small wheels. These
wheels will allow you to position the FireflyTM 2.5 into place and
reduce the amount you need to lean over to bring the FireflyTM 2.5 up
to docking height.
3) Apply the FireflyTM 2.5 parking brake lock button located on the brake
lever and also apply the wheel locks on your chair.
4) Lift the unit by the handlebars. Gently position the coupler plate hook
catches onto the rear/ back, catch pins on your chair clamps.
5) Gently rock the handlebar forward with one hand until your chair’s
casters lift off the ground.
6) Now, while holding this position, take your freehand and push the
coupler plate levers forward and lock them into the down position.
7) Check to see the coupler plate’s green-line is visible denoting the
coupler plates are now locked safely on your chair.
8) Unlock the headset by turning it counter clockwise, you will see the
red-line disappear the green-line appear. Test you can turn the
handlebars side to side, you are now ready to ride!
Transferring
You MUST detach the handcycle in reverse before transferring. DO NOT
attempt to transfer into or out of your chair with the FireflyTM 2.5 attached.

Headset Free
(green line on top)
Headset Locked
(red line on bottom)
Open Coupler Plate
(No green line shown)
Locked Coupler Plate
(green line shown)
U-Crossbar Assembly
Coupler Tube
(Firefly logo facing up)
Coupler Tube
(Firefly logo facing up)
Coupler Plates
(inside)
Locator Pin
L Tube
L Tube

5. Maintenance
Inspection / Maintenance Item
Initially
Weekly
6 Months
Check and Tighten Hardware
X
X
Tighten Headset Compression Nut
X
Brake Pad Wear & Adjustment
X
All hex/ Allen head screws must be tightened using a torque limiter wrench (included in
your accessories box).
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust any Safety Torx screws (the star pattern screws
with a pin the middle.) These particular clamp screws have been adjusted at the
factory and should not need any additional adjustment. If you think the Safety Torx
screws need adjustment, please consult with your local dealer first.
Only use the included smart charger when charging your battery. Partially recharge
the battery at least every two months if it is not being used or risk a permanent
decrease in capacity. Consult the battery maintenance guideline sheet included
with in your charger box.
Operation and storage temperatures must not exceed 0 - 100 F (-20 - 40 C).
The Firefly is water-resistant, not waterproof. A light drizzle IS NOT DETRIMENTAL but
it is recommended to cover the battery and controller with a plastic bag if you’re caught
in a heavy rain.
Clean the handcycle with a damp cloth. Do not soak or spray with water or use
detergent. Lubricate as necessary after cleaning.
Immediately replace any damaged, missing, or badly worn parts with manufacturer or
approved parts. Please contact your dealer or: supp[email protected] for information
on replacement parts.
We recommend keeping the box your FireflyTM 2.5 was shipped in: it makes a
handy container for storage of your handcycle, your handcycle accessories, the
included tools, and the manual for storage and travel. It can also be used to ship the
unit to the factory in case of maintenance or warranty repairs.

6. Troubleshooting
When climbing a hill, the front wheel slips.
The front wheel is too far forward of your center of gravity. Please adjust the handcycle
so that the front wheel is as close as possible to the footrest without interfering while
driving straight or turning. If possible, you may also want to move the rear axles of your
wheelchair further back. When climbing hills, leaning forward in your chair may be
necessary.
Check that the front caster wheels are at least 5 cm/ 2 inches off the ground when the
handcycle is installed.
The FireflyTM 2.5 won’t turn on?
Make sure that the battery is fully charged. Your battery is equipped with dual sleep
mode; for inactivity of about 10 minutes, first cycle the battery switch located on top of
the battery then cycle the display’s power button to wake up. For long term storage
awakening, charge the battery for at least 3~5 hours to wake it up. Make sure your
charger light turns from red to green.
Display Error Codes (Shown on bottom of your display screen after start up)
01E Display Signal error:
Check the handlebar display wire connector. Contact your dealer if the problem persists.
02E Controller Protection:
Check all wire connections. Contact your dealer if the problem persists.
03E Motor Phase Power Abnormality:
Check motor connector, make sure the motor wire is not damaged. Contact your dealer if
problem persists.
04E Low battery:
Reseat your battery, press the battery switch and charge your battery completely. Contact your
dealer if problem persists.
05E Brake switch error:
Check brake wire connectors. Test each brake function illuminates the brake switch symbol
“(O)”on the bottom left side of the display. Contact your dealer if problem persists.
06E Throttle error:
Check throttle wire connectors, make sure your throttle spring is not stuck. Try reversing the
throttles to find which throttle is bad. Contact your dealer if problem persists.
07E Motor Hall Sensor Abnormality:
Check motor connector, make sure the motor wire is not damaged. Contact your dealer if
problem persists.

7. Safety
Safety Checklist
•A helmet and safety belt are recommended.
•ALWAYS engage the wheel locks on your wheelchair before attaching or detaching
the handcycle, also engage the Firefly right brake handle parking button.
•ALWAYS check to make sure that your latches are fully engaged before
operating your handcycle. Make sure the green indicator on the inner
part of the coupler latch is visible.
•Check to make sure all nuts and bolts are tight and all latches are secured.
•Make sure the hand brakes work properly before riding your handcycle.
•Do not add any parts or accessories not authorized by Rio Mobility to your
handcycle. Any addition could be unsafe and will void your warranty.
Before You Ride
Make sure that your FireflyTM 2.5 is installed, adjusted, and maintained properly. Do not
use the FireflyTM until you and your health care professional determine that you have the
ability to use it safely in an uncontrolled environment.
Use your wheelchair as described in your wheelchair manual and use the FireflyTM 2.5
in the same safe manner that you would a wheelchair with push-rims. Follow all
additional warnings and instructions for the FireflyTM 2.5 in this manual.
Outdoor Use
Always watch out for traffic and pedestrians when riding on the road and sidewalk and
follow all traffic regulations. Follow any and all local regulations that apply to this device.
Always mind your speed, especially when turning. You should have full control of your
wheelchair at all times. Do not exceed the maximum allowable speed recommended by
your wheelchair manufacturer.
Three-wheeled vehicles are less stable in turns compared to wheelchairs alone, so be
careful to keep all three wheels on the ground and moderate your speed when
approaching curves.
Be careful when reaching and leaning left or right from your wheelchair with your
handcycle attached —the longer wheelbase makes it less stable in sideways leans than
your regular wheelchair. Narrow wheelchairs are less stable in general, so be extra
careful if your wheelchair is particularly narrow.

Obstacles
Be careful going over bumps and curbs over 2 inches (50mm) high. Your front casters
may contact these surfaces, causing a loss of control. Use your push-rims to get over
bumps, NOT the handcycle. You should approach bumps and curbs straight on and at
low speed to avoid injury or damage to your wheelchair. Be aware of road surfaces,
especially on inclines. Watch out for water, ice, and oil film.
General Notes & Precautions
Mind your fingers and hands when using your handcycle.
Keep children away from your handcycle to avoid possible injury
to both you and the child.
Do not carry anything that obstructs your view or interferes with
the handlebar operation.
Do not put weight on the frame (objects or people).
This handcycle is meant for everyday recreational or general
sporting use and is not intended for use in competition.
Rio Mobility is not responsible for any damage or injury due to
misuse of your handcycle.
7. Limited Warranty

8. Limited Warranty
Rio Mobility warrants the FireflyTM 2.5 for one (1) year from the date of initial consumer
purchase. This warranty covers any MANUFACTURING defects in materials and
workmanship.
Rio Mobility warrants the lithium Ion battery for three (3) months from the date of
initial purchase. This covers any MANUFACTURING defects in materials and
workmanship.
THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE FOLLOWING; DAMAGE TO
CONNECTORS, CONNECTOR PINS, CABLES OR WIRES. PULLED OR SEVERED
MOTOR WIRES. DROPPED CHARGERS & BATTERIES. PHYSICAL DAMAGE
AFTER RECEIPT OF PRODUCT.
If you see or suspect any damage or defects report the problem upon receipt of the
product. Failing to comply with the battery care instructions risks voiding your warranty.
This warranty is only available for the original owner or purchaser and is non-
transferable.
Limitations
This warranty is VOID if:
•Assembly and installation are not performed according to the instructions
•Preventative and routine maintenance has not been performed
•The serial number is removed or altered
•The hub, controller or battery are opened, altered or disassembled
•The handcycle is used in any competitive event
•The handcycle is used in stunt riding, jumping, or similar activity
•The handcycle is submerged in or sprayed with water; includes accidental
exposure such as rain (applies mainly to electrical parts)
•The handcycle is used in a manner contrary to the instructions outlined in the
Owner’s Manual
•Any modifications are made to the device
•You accidentally run into objects and obstructions
Please contact your dealer for installation, service, or warranty
needs.