SoFlow Flowboard Pop User manual

Flowboard Pop
Genuine operating instruction / Originalbetriebsanleitung / Manuel d’utilisation original /
Istruzioni d'uso originali
Instrucion for medels / Anleitung für Modelle / Description des modèles / Instrutioni per i modelli
Flowboard Pop
Version 1.1.0, 08.01.2018

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SoFlow AG
Degersheimerstrasse 40
9230 Flawil
Switzerland
[phone]
[e-mail]
www.so-flow.com

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User Manual ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Bedienungsanleitung................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Mode d’emploi.......................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Manuale d’uso........................................................................................................................................................................... 83

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User Manual
Table of Content
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Intended use...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Scope of supply.................................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Standards and guidelines................................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Safety....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 WARNING .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 RISK OF INJURY .................................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.3 Attention! .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3. Getting started ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Diagram Flowboard Pop .................................................................................................................................................. 12
3.2 Folding and unfolding the Flowboard Pop ...................................................................................................................... 13
3.3 Battery and charger......................................................................................................................................................... 20
4. Driving instructions ............................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.1 Before the start................................................................................................................................................................ 22
4.2 Riding ............................................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.3 Parking ............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
4.4 Adjustment of the suspension strength .......................................................................................................................... 23
5. Maintenance, repairs and warranty...................................................................................................................................... 25

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5.1 Storage............................................................................................................................................................................. 25
5.2 Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................................... 25
5.3 Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................................... 25
5.4 Repairs ............................................................................................................................................................................. 25
5.5 Warranty information...................................................................................................................................................... 26
5.6 Disposal............................................................................................................................................................................ 27
5.7 Technical Data ................................................................................................................................................................. 28

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1. Introduction
1.1 Intended use
Congratulations on your purchase of the new Flowboard Pop! Invented to transcend transportation and focus on practical
movement, this stylish and compact transporter celebrates personal and intuitive mobility. The Flowboard Pop is fun to
use and easy to drive. It is both portable and stylish. Experience cutting edge technology as you glide effortlessly along on
your way to your destination.
This manual will help you set up and use the Flowboard Pop. It is important that you adhere to all safety warnings and
cautions that appear throughout this manual and that you use good judgment when driving.
1.2 Scope of supply
The Package Contains:
1 Flowboard Pop
1 battery charger
1 User manual
If one of these things should be missing, contact your official dealer immediately.
1.3 Standards and guidelines
For the Flowboard Pop, the following standards and guidelines apply within the EU:
It is explicitly explained, that the product complies with all of the following EU guidelines:
2006/42/EG
MD
DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 17 May 2006 on
machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)

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Under consideration of the following accompanying guidelines:
2011/65/EU
ROHS
DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 8 June 2011
on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment
(recast)
2014/30/EU
EMC
DIRECTIVE 2014/30/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 26 February
2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility
(recast)
2014/35/EU
LVD
DIRECTIVE 2014/35/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 26 February
2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the
market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (recast)
The following harmonized standards according to article 7 (2) were applied:
EN ISO 12100:2010
Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk assessment and risk reduction (ISO
12100:2010)
On the product, you will find the following label:

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2. Safety
2.1 WARNING
Whenever you drive the Flowboard Pop you risk serious injury or death from collisions, falls or loss of control. To drive
safely, YOU MUST READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL.
This manual includes basic operational instructions for the Flowboard Pop. It cannot cover all situations where injury or
death may occur.
The seller or the company e-Xperience do not hold any accountability for damages, loss of belongings, injuries and legal
disputes, which occurred due to disregard of any of the information in this manual or due to disregard of any traffic laws
by the user.
OPERATORS MUST USE GOOD JUDGMENT AND COMMON SENSE TO DETECT AND AVOID HAZARDS AND DANGERS that
they may encounter when driving the Flowboard Pop. The Flowboard Pop operator must use the vehicle according to the
local traffic law and is not allowed to drive under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication treatment.
By using the Flowboard Pop, you accept the inherent risks of operating this product.
Please do not charge the battery when unattended and disconnect the battery from the power source when it is fully
charged.
DANGER!

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2.2 RISK OF INJURY
Whenever you drive the Flowboard Pop, you risk injury from loss of control, collisions and falls. It is your responsibility to
learn how to safely drive the Flowboard Pop in order to reduce the risks of driving.
This manual is designed to help you learn safe driving techniques.
THE FLOWBOARD POP MUST NOT BE USED UNLESS THE OPERATOR HAS READ THROUGH AND UNDERSTOOD THE ENTIRE
MANUAL.
Review this manual frequently to help remind you of proper driving techniques and safety procedures.
2.3 Attention!
There are risks to driving every vehicle. This one is no exception.
Start in a safe location without traffic and have somebody helping you with your first steps and start slowly. If you carefully
follow all the instructions and warnings in this manual, you should be able to teach yourself to drive. Avoid to use the
Flowboard Pop if you are feeling tired, sleepy or you have a medical condition that reduces your ability to drive.
Please ensure this manual is read and understood beforehand, and do pay extra attention when driving.
1. All users of the Flowboard Pop must follow all local traffic laws and regulations. Check whether you can use the
Flowboard Pop on public property before you drive it there. When the use of the Flowboard Pop is not legal on
public property in your area, then you are only allowed to use it on private property.
CAUTION!
WARNING!

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2. Both tyres must be in contact with the ground at all times. Avoid obstacles and slippery surfaces (such as snow, ice,
oil, sand etc.), which could result in a loss of balance or traction and cause a fall. The Flowboard Pop is intended for
indoors or use on smooth, flat surfaces. To prevent loss of traction, you must always be careful when driving and
you must identify and avoid slippery and wet surfaces, loose materials, slopes, tram tracks, potholes and other
obstacles (especially higher than 1 cm). The wheels must be able to grip the ground for you to stay upright.
3. Abrupt manoeuvres and driving over slippery surfaces, bumps, and loose objects and materials, as well as
performing jumps and stunts and risky behaviour in general, may cause it to lose traction and pose a risk to the
operator and the device and must be avoided therefore. The driving speed must always be adjusted to given
conditions (e.g. light, weather, other traffic participants, etc.). Never jump/ride down stairs or use the Flowboard
Pop for special effects or dangerous action performance.
4. Always check the battery charge before using the Flowboard Pop. Do not drive when its battery is low. This may
lead the Flowboard Pop to stop operating and cause you to fall. Do not use it as a normal scooter (without the
engine on) for a longer period of time since this could damage the engine.
5. Driving in rainy and snowy weather is strictly forbidden. Also do not drive through puddles of water because the
water could damage the engine or the electricity.
6. Make sure to wear flat shoes (no high heels) when using the Flowboard Pop. Ask a person to help you if you are not
an experienced user. Wear bright and easily noticeable clothing to make sure that other traffic participants can see
you. Keep a relaxed posture while driving.
7. Protect the device from moisture when riding or while storing it (see point 5. Maintenance, repair, warranty).
8. Do not exceed the maximum weight of 265 pounds (120 kilograms) –including backpacks and other items that
might be carried. Exceeding the weight limit could lead to injury of the driver and/or the Flowboard Pop.

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9. The Flowboard Pop must not be used by small children. Parents shall judge if the children have the required
coordination, ability and judgement to use the Flowboard Pop properly.
10. Do not lift the device off the ground when it is turned on. Do not turn it on in mid-air. This could cause the wheels
to spin freely, which could result in injury to yourself or damage to things around you. Do not turn the device off
while driving.
11. Do not modify the Flowboard Pop. Modifications could interfere with operating and could result in serious injury
and/or damage. Modifications void your right to Warranty. Some modifications may be illegal according to local
traffic law.
12. The Flowboard Pop is designed for the use of one person only at a time. It must never be used by more than one
person at a time. Do not carry heavy or spacious objects with you when driving.
13. Hold the handle-bar tightly with both hands at any time when driving and keep your two feet on the pedal.
14. Do not drive in bad sight conditions (e.g. fog, darkness).
15. You must wear a complete protection equipment (helmet, kneepads, back protector, etc.) when driving the
Flowboard Pop.
16. Check the brakes before every ride. Never drive with damaged brakes, but contact your official dealer.
17. Do not use the Flowboard Pop in temperatures below -5°C or above 50°C.
18. Never operate the Flowboard Pop while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, strong medication or other
substances that can influence your level of attention.

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19. Copy the serial number of the device and keep it somewhere safe. It may be useful in case of theft or when the
device must be repaired.
20. It may be that your insurance does not cover the damage of your Flowboard Pop or injuries that come from an
accident while using the device. Contact your insurance for more information on this subject before using the
Flowboard Pop.
21. Make sure the folding axle enters the slot.
22. Please learn how to use in open flat and person-less area during preliminary learning.

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3. Getting started
3.1 Diagram Flowboard Pop

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3.2 Folding and unfolding the Flowboard Pop
This is how you unfold the Flowboard Pop:
STEP 1:
Open the package and take the Flowboard Pop out. Make sure that the Flowboard Pop is in perfect condition as shown
above.

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STEP 2:
Picture 1 Picture 2
First, open the lower lock (picture 1) and put one foot on the pedal with one hand holding T-bar. Push the T-Bar forward
and press the folding switch (picture 2). Close the lower lock once the T-Bar is in the right position.

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STEP 3:
Picture 3
Pull both handlebars to the outside (picture 3) to put both handle grips in line with the handle bar. You can shake a little
during this process.

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STEP 4:
Picture 4
Release the upper lock, press the hoodle down inside the pole and pull the T-bar up to an appropriate position ( picture 4),
then lock the upper lock.

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This is how you fold the Flowboard Pop:
STEP 1:
Picture 5
Release the upper lock, press the hoodle down inside the T-bar and adjust the T-bar down to the lowest position. Then lock
the upper lock (picture 5).

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STEP 2:
Picture 6
Pull the left and right folding sleeves out to the left respectively right side, pull them out of T-bar (picture 6) and fold them
down.

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STEP 3:
Picture 7 Picture 8
Press the pedal with your right foot and push the middle pole forward with your right hand, then press the folding switch
to separate the folding axle from the slot (picture 8).