Rmb ev Flex 500 User manual

Table

Table of

of

of Contents

Contents

Technical Information-- ---------

--

---------------------- 1

Warning Statement- ------------------------------------ -2

Read Before Riding-------------------------------------3

List Of Parts ----------------------------------------------- 4

Front Bar- -------------------------------------------------- 6

Tool

Kits In The

Tool

Bag ------------------ -- ---------- 7

Assembling The Flex 50 0- ---------------- --- -------- --8

Charging The Batteries -------------- -- --------------- 1 2

Riding The Flex 500 ----------------------------------- 1 3

Folding The Flex 500 --------------------------------- -1 6

Maintenance-- ------------------------------------------ -1 8

Wiring Diagram --------- - ------------------------------- 1 9

Trouble Shooting Guide- --------------------------- -- 21

Warranty-------------------------------------------------2 3

1

Technical

Information

Flex

Flex 500

500

Model No. RMB Flex 500

Product size

40 L x 27 W x 38 H inch (102

L x 68 W x 98 H cm)

Type of motor

Permanent-magnet

brushless DC wheel motor

Motor power 500 w Wheel motor, 48 V

Battery type sealed lead acid battery

Battery capacity 48 Volt, 12Ah

Charger 110V-240V, UL approved

Charging time 4-6 hours

Max. speed Up to 15 MPH ( 25 km/h)

Single charge Up to 20 MILES (32 km)

Max capacity 275 LBS (100 kg)

Net weight

1

12 LBS (51 kg)

2

Warning

Statement

Flex

Flex 500

500

3

Read

Before

Riding

Flex

Flex 500

500

WARNING

THE RMB FLEX 500 IS NOT

A

TOY AND SHOULD NOT

BE OPERATED BY ANYONE UNDER 12 YEARS OLD.

Safety

Safety Instructions:

Instructions:

(

Please take note of the following before each ride)

•The maximum weight capacity is 275 lbs.

•Only one person at a time should ride.

•Always wear protective gear including knee and elbow pads and

an approved safety helmet when riding the Flex 500.

•

Before riding, be sure to check that all pivot points, locking

buttons, quick releases, and latches are secured properly.

•The power switch lock must be in the “ off ” position when the Flex

500 is being charged.

•Do not use the Flex 500 when it is raining.

•Do not place the battery near heat or fire.

•

Do not expose the charger to water or any moisture.

•

Check if batteries are properly charged and installed.

•

Charge Batteries after each use.

•Always ride on dry paved surfaces. Gravel, wet and uneven

surfaces are a hazard.

•Check if all tires are properly inflated. Low tire pressure will

decrease range and power.

4

List

Of

Parts

Flex

Flex 500

500

5

Flex

Flex 500

500

1 Throttle

2 Multi-function Instrument

3 B rake lever

4 Alloy handlebar tub

5 Quick release

6 Connecting tube

7 Seat

8 Battery & controller compartment

9 Balancing wheel

10 Footboard

11 Rear wheel

12 Power connecting plug s

13 Allen set screw

14 Front fender

15 Front fork

16 Motor

17 Front wheel

18 Basket

19 Charger port

6

Front

Bar

Flex

Flex 500

500

1 B rake lever

2 Horn switch

3 Multi-function Instrument

4 Key switch

5Throttle

7

Tool

Kits

In

The

Tool

Bag

Flex

Flex 500

500

1 Screwdriver

2 Allen wrench （2.5mm ）

3 Allen wrench （3mm ）

4 Allen wrench （5mm ）

5 Allen wrench （6mm ）

6 W rench (8 x 10mm)

7 W rench (16 x 18mm)

8 W rench (16 x 18mm)

9 charger

8

Assembling

The

Flex

500

Flex

Flex 500

500

1. Unpack the Flex 500 carefully so that you do

not misplace any of the parts.

2. Place the Flex 500 on a flat, level surface.

Block the front up 3.5''. This will make the next

step easier

3. Remove the bolts and nuts from the

connecting tube clamp (B). Place the

connecting tube into the top opening (A) .

After aligning the holes, place the two bolts

through the connecting tube and neck

assembly. Twist the bolts, do not hammer

them through . Tighten these two bolts with the

nuts provided.

9

Assembling

The

Flex

500

Flex

Flex 500

500

4. The two Allen set screws on the front of the

connecting clamp are for removing any play

after the bolts have been tightened. First, back

off the nuts, second, set the screws, third,

tighten the nuts to prevent the screws from

backing off .

5. Extend the handle bar tube to full upright

position , and slide it into connecting with the

front fork.

*Note: The tube shaft is intentionally off center to

allow handlebars to fold to the side. Be sure to

align release button to pivot on brake handle side

Two Allen

set screws

10

Assembling

The

Flex

500

Flex

Flex 500

500

6. Ensure that the handlebar is facing front, the

brake on the left side and the throttle on the

right , then tighten the handlebar tube collar

clamp using the enclosed 5mm wrench.

7. Plug in the two power connecting plugs into

the sockets. The design of each plug and

socket is different. Connect the ones which

best fit each other to finish the assembly.

8. Match the pins of the plugs to the holes of

the sockets. Note the alignment notches.

11

Assembling

The

Flex

500

Flex

Flex 500

500

NOTE

NOTE : Handle bar height adjustment. Handle

bar height can be easily adjusted by opening the

quick release on the handlebar tube to preferred

height, then firmly closing quick release.

12

Charging

The

Batteries

Flex

Flex 500

500

●Before you ride the Flex 500 for the first time

you must charge the batteries for 4-6 hours using

only the supplied charger.

●

To

charge the batteries, plug the charger into

the charger socket located on the rear side of the

battery/controller compartment. Then plug the

charger into a wall outlet. Red light on charger

indicates charging, green light indicates charged.

13

Riding

The

Flex

500

Flex

Flex 500

500

●Once you have completed the initial charge you

are ready to ride. Remember, this is not a toy. The

Flex 500 can reach speeds up to 15 mph

depending on the terrain and the weight of the

rider.

You

must wear a helmet and protective pads.

Be aware of all local laws and ordinances that

govern and/or restrict the use of powered

scooters. The laws and ordinances vary greatly

from municipality to municipality. It is your

responsibility to know and abide by your local

restrictions.

●

To

ride, insert the key into the key switch and

turn the key in clockwise direction till the first click.

The battery gauge will be illuminated indicating

that the battery is in operation. If you want to turn

on the front light, please turn the key to the

second click in clockwise direction.

●Hold onto the front bar with both hands. Your

left fingers will control the brakes and your right

14

Flex

Flex 500

500

hand will control the throttle . As you turn the

throttle to wards yourself, the speed will be

increase d . Release the throttle and apply the

brake to stop the scooter. You will control the

speed of the scooter by using both the throttle

and the brake. When the brake handle is

squeezed it cuts power off the throttle.

NOTE

NOTE 1

1

1: WARNING: Never try stunts . Always

maintain a safe speed.

NOTE

NOTE 2

2

2: When scooter is parked, please remove

the key, this will avoid anyone from accidentally

turning the throttle causing the scooter to speed

forward. Failure to do this could lead to an

accident.

NOTE

NOTE 3

3

3: If you need to stop in an emergency or

kill power quickly, you can turn the key off.

NOTE

NOTE 4:

4:

4: Depending on skills of the driver, the

Flex 500 comes equipped with an adjustable

speed switch located at the back of the scooter by

the charge port which allows you to limit speed to

8mph or switch to max speed of 15 mph.

15

Flex

Flex 500

500

16

Folding

The

Flex

500

Flex

Flex 500

500

1. Turn off the key switch

2. Press the quick release to bottom.

3. Lift the clip bar, at the same time pull the

handlebar tube.

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Folding

The

Flex

500

Flex

Flex 500

500

4. Lift the connecting tube (which is also

attached to the handlebar tube).

5. C arefully place the handlebar tube on the

footrest frame

18

Maintenance

Flex

Flex 500

500

Battery:

Battery: (for professional use only)

The RMB Flex 500 is powered by 4, 12 volt,

rechargeable batteries housed in a single

compartment. Other than recharging, these

batteries need no maintenance.

To

prolong

battery life, recharge the battery after each use.

You

must also charge your Flex 500 if it has not

been used for 30 days or more. If you need to

replace the battery pack, it is located inside the

battery compartment on the footboard.

To

get to

the battery pack, remove the compartment cover

by loosening the screws.

To

remove the batteries

disconnect the wires from the battery terminals.

Replace the battery pack with a new one and

reconnect the wires. Follow the instructions on

charging batteries to charge the new batteries.

RMB EV flex 500 User manual

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