Sun Microsystems Electrolite Configuration guide

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Thank you for purchasing a Sun Bicycles product! We are happy to have you as
part of our cycling family, and will gladly help with any questions or concerns
along the way. We’ve also worked hard to establish one of the best dealer
networks in the industry. These dealers are the arms and legs to our body of
knowledge. We and each of these dealers are dedicated to providing you with
everything you need to have the best experience possible on your new Sun bicycle.
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J&B Importers, Inc.
PO Box 161859, Miami, FL 33116-1859
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Notice: Sun Bicycles are partially assembled. They are intended to be sold only in a fully assembled and
adjusted condition. Final assembly and adjustment are to be performed by an authorized Sun Dealer.

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Front (Left) Brake
LED Power Indicator
Trigger Shifter for Rear Gears
Crankset with Pedals
Front Wheel
Quick Release
Kickstand
Hub Motor
with Gears
Battery Controller
Battery Carrier
Battery
Rear derailleur
Hub Motor Power Connector
Comfort Saddle

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TABLE OF CONTENTS: CONTACT US 1
GLOSSARY OF PARTS 2
REMOVING/INSTALLING THE BATTERY 4
CONNECTING/CHARGING THE BATTERY 5
OPERATING THE SMART-CHARGER 6
POWERING UP YOUR ELECTROLITE 7
USING THE PEDAL ASSIST MODE 8
USING THE THROTTLE ASSIST MODE 9
POWERING DOWN YOUR ELECTROLITE 10
FAQ 10
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE 14
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT PARTS 15
TROUBLESHOOTING 15
BATTERY CARE 20
SPECIFICATIONS 21
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 22
WARRANTY INFORMATION 23
SUN ELECTROLITE KEY SERIAL NUMBER:

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CHARGING YOUR ELECTROLITE BATTERY:
REMOVING THE BATTERY:
Use included key to unlock battery from rear carrier of bike.
Slide battery rearward from carrier, being careful not to drop battery.
Turn battery over to reveal rubber cap covering charging port.
NOTE: Your Sun Electrolite battery can also be charged while installed in the bike if more convenient.

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CONNECTING THE BATTERY TO THE SMART-CHARGER:
Plug mini-jack into battery at charging port, with battery either installed or removed from bike.
If charging with the battery installed in your Electrolite, be certain that power to the LED Power Indicator
is turned OFF. (See Page 11 for details.)
Plug power cord into end of smart-charger body.
Plug smart-charger into active wall outlet. If outlet is switched be sure that it’s powered on.
Mini-Jack to Battery
Power Cord to Charger
Smart-Charger

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OPERATING THE SMART-CHARGER:
There is no on-off switch on the smart-charger. Power is automatically controlled.
Battery will show level of charge, with LED indicators showing as follows: Low-35%-55%-75%-100%
Battery will be fully charged in approximately 5 hours using the supplied smart-charger.
Smart-charger will show a red indicator light when plugged in and not charging.
Smart-charger will show an orange indicator light when charging.
Smart-charger will show a green indicator light when fully charged.
When done charging, always unplug smart-charger from wall and mini-jack from battery charging port.
Cover charging port on battery with attached rubber cap.
Slide battery back into rear carrier, use included key to relock battery into rear carrier.
Charge Indicator
Smart-Charger
Battery Level Indicator

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POWERING UP YOUR SUN ELECTROLITE:
With fully charged battery, push ON button [() symbol] on the left-hand LED Power Indicator.
LED Power Indicator will run through a quick systems-check and will illuminate all LEDs.
LED Power Indicator will show battery charge across top row of LEDs.
LED Power Indicator will also show Pedal Assist setting across lower row of LEDs.
LED Power Indicator will adjust its brightness according to ambient light for easy day or night use.
Fully-Charged Battery
LED Power Indicator
Systems Check
Rear Brake and Shifter
Rear Trigger Shifter
Hub Motor, Rear Gears

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PEDAL ASSIST MODE:
Pedal Assist mode is always active when the LED Power Indicator is powered on. Selecting (+) or (–) on
the LED Power Indicator will give you five different levels of electric assist from the hub motor when
pedaling. Simply choose the amount of assistance you desire and pedal the bike like a normal bicycle.
You can choose gears from the right trigger-shifter to pick a gear suitable for your riding terrain as well.
Gearing on the right trigger-shifter is easiest in the smallest numbers (gears 1, 2 for hills,) normal for the
middle numbers (gears 3,4,5 for standard riding,) and hardest for the highest numbers (gears 6, 7,8 for
straightaways and downhill riding.)
For safety, Pedal Assist mode will automatically stop providing power when you stop pedaling. The
brake levers also act as a safety switch to remove power from the hub motor. This prevents accidental
acceleration from pedal inputs while brakes are being applied.
LED Power Indicator
Systems Check
(+) () Pedal Assist

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THROTTLE ASSIST MODE:
Using Throttle Assist while pedaling will produce an additional boost of electric assist for hills and quick
acceleration, and will only activate after pedaling at least one revolution. Twisting the throttle
rearward while pedaling will give you extra help on hills, help you accelerate around other riders, or will
simply let you take a break from pedaling for a moment. Throttle Assist mode will only activate if
pedaling, but once activated you can stop pedaling and enjoy the ride until you release the throttle
again. Throttle Assist will override any Pedal Assist settings to provide up to 100% of available power,
and is limited to a top bicycle speed of 20mph due to federal safety regulations.
Remember that this Throttle Assist mode will reduce the range of your battery, so enjoy it
conservatively for best battery life and riding range.
The brake levers will still act as a safety switch to remove power from the hub motor. This prevents
accidental acceleration from throttle inputs while brakes are being applied.
LED Power Indicator
Systems Check
Throttle Assist Mode