Vanraam O-Pair User manual

Van Raam BV
Aaltenseweg 56
7051 CM Varsseveld
The Netherlands 06.13
User manual
O-Pair²

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Contents
Contents........................................................................................................................
Contact details manufacturer.........................................................................................
Conformity.....................................................................................................................
Introduction....................................................................................................................
Delivery .........................................................................................................................
Intended usage..............................................................................................................
Safety measures ...........................................................................................................
Delivery inspection ........................................................................................................
Adjustment of the bicycle...............................................................................................
Accessories...................................................................................................................
Before the first use........................................................................................................
Technical details............................................................................................................
Maintenance and adjustments to be done by owner .....................................................
Repairs and maintenance to be done by dealer............................................................
Disposal.........................................................................................................................
Handover/sale to a new owner......................................................................................
Guarantee .....................................................................................................................
Frame number...............................................................................................................
Contact details manufacturer
Van Raam BV
Aaltenseweg 56
7051 CM Varsseveld
The Netherlands
Tel. : [phone]
E-mail : [email protected]
Internet : www.vanraam.nl
Conformity
Van Raam declares as manufacturer that the O-Pair² bicycle has been produced in
accordance with the 93/42/EEG guidelines.

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Introduction
This user manual gives important and necessary
information about the use of your bicycle. We ask you to go
through the manual thoroughly before using the bicycle.
Delivery
- bicycle with possible packaging
- user manuals (s)
- pump
- foot support
- possible charger (s), depending on options
Intended usage
The bicycle is designed for normal use on level and solid ground. The usual bicycle
caution should always be taken into consideration. At the same time all safety
instructions as described in this manual should be complied with explicitly. Also the
local traffic rules should always be complied with.
All other use, including damage or physical injuries due to this, are not the
manufacturer's responsibility.
READ
THOROUGHLY!

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Safety measures
Ensure the bicycle is in good condition each time before using it.
Check before each ride that the brakes are in order.
Check the lights and reflectors.
Regularly check whether all screw joints are tight.
Regularly check whether the wheels, the handlebars and the saddle are
secure.
Make sure there is sufficient air in the tyres.
Only use the bicycle on a solid and level surface.
Make sure that wide trousers or lose hanging clothing don’t get caught in the
chain, spokes or pedals.
Do not use a pressure washer or a steam cleaner for the cleaning of the
bicycle.
Use the parking brake if you or your passenger is getting on or off the bike.
Never drive without a passenger. This will cause instability of the bike and
will lead to dangerous situations.

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Load
The maximum load should not be exceeded. See information in the index of technical
details on page 22. By permitted load we mean the total load, including the load on
the luggage rack.
Make sure that the permitted load on the luggage rack is not exceeded.
Damaged or worn out parts
The replacement and repair of parts (frame, forks, illumination, brakes, drive
mechanism and the handle bars) should always be performed by a dealer. If not, the
guarantee ceases to be valid and you will be personally responsible in the event of
possible damage.
Specific safety parts should always be replaced by new parts!
Delivery inspection
Check the delivery immediately after receiving it.
In the event of damage or incomplete delivery we ask you to contact your dealer
immediately.
Adjustment of the bicycle
Before using the bicycle, adjust it to the measurements of the cyclist and the
passenger. This is of great importance, especially the saddle, the handlebars and the
seat.
If an optimal adjustment of the bicycle, as defined in the instructions, is not
possible, you can contact your dealer for a fitting solution.
The brakes are correctly adjusted as standard and can only be adjusted by the dealer
during periodic maintenance.

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MIN INSERT
Saddle height
When the cyclist is sitting on the bicycle and
can put a foot on the pedal in the lowest
position, the saddle height is correct. Adjust
the saddle height in such a way that the leg is
stretched but relaxed in that position.
To adjust the saddle:
1. Open the quick-clamp [A].
2. Slide the saddle to the correct height.
3. Close the quick-clamp.
Make sure clothing cannot get
caught in the clamp!
If the clamp closes too easily, the
clamping force is too low. In this case,
open the clamp and tighten the nut (B)
a bit more. If a lot of force is necessary
to close the clamp, the nut should be
loosened slightly.
Do not pull out the saddle pin further than the
marking. The tube will not go into the shank deep
enough and will risk coming off. This can lead to
serious injuries.
[B]
[A]

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Handle bar height
The height of the handle bars affects the
comfort of the ride. It determines the pressure
on the hands and the position of the back.
Determine your own most comfortable height
by using the bike.
To adjust the handle bars:
1. Slightly loosen the screw by using an Allen
key.
2. Slide the handle bars to the correct height
and tighten the screw very firmly again.
Do not pull out the handle bars further than the
mark. Otherwise the tube will not be deep enough in
the shaft and will risk coming off, which can lead to
serious injuries.
Position handle bars
You can tilt the handle bars. This influences
the distance from the handle bars to the upper
body. Determine your own most comfortable
position by using the bike.
To tilt the handle bars:
1. Slightly loosen the screw with an Allen key.
2. Put the handle bars in the desired position
and then tighten the screw very firmly again.
1.
2.
1.
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Steering damper
The steering damper affects the stability
during steering. By adjusting the screw,
steering gets more rigid and stability will
increase. Determine your own most
comfortable setting for using the bike.
Backrest chair
Adjust the position of the backrest and the
side support of the passenger.
Start with the height of the backrest and
armrests. To adjust these:
1. Loosen the nut on the upper bracket slightly
by using a socket wrench. Loosen the two
screws of the lower bracket slightly with an
Allan key.
2. Adjust the backrest. The backrest is
adjusted correctly if the passenger can
easily rest with the lower arms on the arm
rests and the upper ones straight down.
Tighten the nut and screws again.
Next, adjust the backrest in the desired
position. To do this:
1. Loosen the nut of the upper bracket slightly
by using a socket wrench.
2. Turn the backrest, so that the passenger is
sitting comfortably. Tighten the nut again.
At last, adjust the side supports. To do this:
3. Loosen the four screws slightly on both
sides using a socket wrench.
4. Turn the side supports to the body, in such
a way that the passenger is sitting most
comfortably. Tighten the screws again.
2.
1.
1.
1.
2.
4.
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Chair foot support
Adjust the position of the passenger’s foot
support. To do so:
1. First determine if the foot support is in the
correct location. This is depending on the
length of the passenger’s leg. By loosening
the knob, the support can be taken out of the
bracket and attached again one hole further.
2. There is another alternative for adjustment if
it is not possible for these adjustments to find
the correct position. Both bracket plates can
be mounted one hole to the front or one hole
to the back. To do this:
Loosen the screws completely with an Allen
key and move the plates to the desired
position. Tighten the screws again.
3. To adjust the position of the foot support:
Slightly loosen the screw of the foot support
and put the foot support in the desired
position in such a way that the passenger is
sitting most comfortably. Tighten the screw
again.
4. There is another alternative for adjustment if
it is not possible for these adjustments to find
the correct position. The foot support can be
mounted one hole to the front or one hole to
the back. To do this:
Loosen the screws completely with a socket
wrench and move the foot support to the
desired position. Tighten the screws again.

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Waist belt chair
Wrap the belt around the body and buckle it.
Push the red button to unfasten the belt.
Set the belt for the passenger by:
1. Unfastening the belt.
2. Pull the belt until it fits around the body of
the passenger. Then buckle it.
Accessories
Depending on your order, you can use the accessories as described below.
Head rest
To set the head rest:
1. Slightly loosen the nuts of the head rest
with a socket wrench.
2. Position the head rest. Height, depth and
angle can be adjusted at the same time.
Then fasten the nuts again.
Adjust the seat depth
To adjust the seat depth of the chair to the
passenger:
1. Slightly loosen both nuts with a spanner.
2. Slide the seat so it fits the legs of the
passenger. Fasten the nuts again.
1.
1.
2.
1.
2.
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Adjust the seat width
The width of the chair can be adjusted to
the passenger (A). Also adjust the
supports to the front or to the back (B) so
the passenger can rest comfortably on the
supports. To adjust this:
1. Slightly loosen the four nuts with a
socket wrench.
2. Slide the supports so they fit the body of
the passenger. Then fasten the nuts
again.
Four- and five-point belt
Wrap the belt around the body and buckle it.
Push the red button to unfasten the belt again.
To use the five-point belt, one side of the waist
belt is slipped through the loop of the lap belt.
Belts for children are adjusted over the side
supports and then through the upholstery. For
adults, the belts are adjusted over the chair.
Belt for
adults
Belt for
children
1.
2.
[A]
[B]

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Adjust the belt to the passenger by:
1. Un-buckle the belt.
2. Tighten the belt till it fits the body of the
passenger. Then buckle it.
The child’s belt slides through the
clamp on the front side of the back,
behind the upholstery. Remove the
upholstery and slip the belt through
the clamp.
Belt for children
2.
2.
1.
Belt for adults
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Dividable frame
The wheelchair can be separated from the
bicycle part, so you can also go for a walk.
To disconnect the wheelchair:
1. Use the parking brake by pressing the left
brake (A) and securing the brake with the
pellet (B).
2. Remove the grip (with the gear) from the
handle bars. Push the pellet of the small
spring so the grip can be removed from the
handle bars.
3. Hang the grip together with the brake
handle on the luggage rack or other suitable
parts.
4. Remove the (extra) loose grip from the
holder and place it on the handle bars. Push
the pellet of the small spring to slide the grip
on the handle bars. Make sure the small
spring is secured in the grip.
5. Lower the support wheel by pulling out the
knob.
6. Remove the safety pin.
1.
[A]
[B]
4.
2.
3.
5.
6.

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7. Optional: If you have an electric
Heinzmann motor, loosen the cables.
This need not to be done with the Silent
system.
8. Lift up the handle [A]. Loosen the clamp
[B] and pull back the handle again. Slowly
lower the wheelchair to the front on the
nose-wheel.
9. Remove the bicycle part from the
coupling. Caution: This is heavy. Hold
the frame firmly with both hands.
10. Place the rear end on the stand.
To assemble the bicycle again, follow these
steps in reverse order.
7.
10.
9.
8.
[B]
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Folding the back rest
To fold the back rest:
1. Slightly loosen the fastener handle.
2. Push the pin until the handle bars are
released.
3. Pull out the handlebars from the tube.
4. Now fold the back rest to the front.
Notice that the cables are not bent
when folding!
4.
1.
2.
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Electric motors
The O Pair can be equipped with an electric Silent motor system or Heinzmann.
Silent Electric motor
The Electric motor has the following Functions:
- Pedal assistance while cycling
- Launch control
- Backwards pedaling with assistance
Press the on/off button to turn on the motor .
After the system is turned on, the electric
motor is active in level 1.
Level 1 provides light support. Level 3
provides optimum support. You can change
the level while cycling.
The engine has launch control. This allows the driver to accelerate without pedaling
up to a speed of 5 km / h . To accelerate, press the launch button and keep it
pressed down . The motor is activated after 2 seconds.
The reverse gear is activated by pedalling back from a standing position. Within a
few seconds the motor is activated and the tricycle cycles at a speed of about 3KM/h
backwards when you start to pedal backwards.
Do not be frightened by an unexpected noise of the electric motor. If you
e.g. wait for the traffic light and you play with the pedals by moving them
backwards the reverse gear is activated and the tricycle cycles
backwards.
With the on/off button, you can turn off the system. When the system is not used, it
will automatically turn off after a certain time.
You can see the battery level at the indication lights at the coloured display. If only
the red light is on, the battery is almost empty and needs to be recharged or
replaced by a new, fully charged battery.
When the last red light flashes, the battery is empty and the engine will not support
you any longer while cycling.
On/of Button
Stand 1, 2 or 3
Indication lights battery
deAkkus
Launch
Con

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When you push the bicycle, turn off the motor.
When the motor is not used for several days, the battery switches into the sleeping
mode. This to protect the batteries. To activate it, you must connect the battery to
the charger for a few seconds or cycle the bike forwards and push the on/off button
to activate the system.
Charging the Battery:
For the best performance and to prolong the
life of the battery, we recommend that you
charge the battery at home at room
temperature.
To charge the battery:
1
Open the little lock by turning the key a
quarter (to the right)
2
Pull the handle forward.
3
Take the battery pack into the house. Plug the
charger into the plug contact of the battery.
4
Connect the charger plug into the socket. The
red light on the charger will light up.
5
Depending on the battery level, the charging
time is about 3 hours. If the green light is on,
the battery is charged.
3
.
1
.
2
.
4.

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Once the battery is charged, pull the plug
from the socket first..
7
Then pull the connector from the battery.
8
Put the battery back in the holder, behind A on
B
9
Pull the handle backwards and push the
battery on the top to the connector as shown
in the drawing and close the lock.
10
Push the handle forward and
11
close the lock.
It is also possible to charge the battery
while it is still in the holder.
9.
[A]
[B]
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When charging the battery, first connect the charging point and then insert
the plug into the socket!
After being charged, first disconnect the socket and only then remove the
charger from the tricycle!
After charging, always remove the charger cable from the battery.
Ensure that the battery is always is pushed straight into the holder.
Backup battery (optional)
The bike can be supplied with a second
battery.
To activate the second battery (when the first
battery is empty) turn on the switch under the
luggage carrier in order to activate the battery.

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Heinzmann electric motor
The bicycle can be supplied with an electric Heinzmann motor. There are 2 types
available.
Accelerator:
The electric motor is operated by using the accelerator. By using the cockpit you
start the motor and determine the power of the motor. This motor accelerates and
drives with a speed up to 6 km/h maximum. For more speed the cyclist has to pedal
as well.
Pas-Vario:
The electric motor is operated by the cockpit. With this cockpit you switch the engine
on/off and you can also determine the power of the motor. This motor only supports
the cycling and does not accelerate.
Use of the cockpit (same in both types):
Press one of the buttons, 1, 2 or 3 to start the
electric motor. With these buttons you can
determine the power of the motor, also during
cycling.
With the red button you shut down the system.
If the system is not used, it will automatically shut
itself down after a period of time.
When walking backwards with the bicycle, always turn off the motor.