Velec S Series User manual
2016
OWNER’S
MANUAL
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFORE
USING THE ELECTRICALLY ASSISTED BICYCLE
A2 /36V
R36 /36V
R36T / 36V
RX36 / 36V
R48 / 48V
R48+ / 48V
R48T / 48V
FB48 / 48V
S SERIES (KIT) /36V
P SERIES (KIT) /48V
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The Velec name and the corresponding logo are registered trademarks.
Copyright © 2016 Velec inc. All Rights Reserved.
Light, efficient and safe, it will provide you with an
unequalled electric vehicle experience. Whether you
choose to pedal normally, to get electric assistance
as you pedal, or to have your bike travel under
electrical power alone, you can be sure that, as you
ride your electric vehicle, you will enjoy all the quality
features that make it the number one in its category.
CONGRATULATIONS
ON YOUR RECENT
PURCHASE OF A
VELEC ELECTRIC
VEHICLE.
Velec inc.
754, chemin du Golf Montréal
(QUEBEC) Canada H3E 1A8
[email protected] www.velec.ca
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
STORE
OWNER
REFERENCES
Name
Address
Telephone
Name
Address
Telephone
E-mail
Model Name
Purchase Date
Bicycle Serial No
Battery A Serial No
Battery B Serial No
This manual was prepared to show you how to take full advantage of your
Velec vehicle. It contains the latest product information and available
equipment characteristics, and will help you to operate it correctly.
Velec Inc. reserves the right to make changes to this manual at any time by
using different pictures or supplied instructions.
If you encounter a problem while using your electric bicycle or tricycle,
please communicate with your dealer or contact a Velec Inc. representative
If you have any questions, suggestions or recommendations, please
communicate with us by e-mail at :
Finally, we invite you to keep informed about all the latest electric bicycles
offered by Velec Inc. by visiting our website regularly : www.velec.ca.
YOUR BICYCLE IS PART OF
THE NEW GENERATION OF
VELEC ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
Important: This manual contains information regarding safety and
operation of your electric vehicle. Please be sure to read and fully
understand all instructions in this manual before using your electric
vehicle. Non-compliance with these instructions could cause da-
mages to your electric vehicle, its accessories or other property and
improper operation could cause injuries or even death.
See over for Fax Number.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Notice to the Owner ................................................................................................. 8
Velec Limited Warranty............................................................................................. 12
Regulations .............................................................................................................. 16
Practical Suggestions ............................................................................................... 19
Batteries................................................................................................................... 20
VELEC INC.
754 Chemin du Golf
Montréal (QUEBEC) Canada H3E 1A8
Fax : (514) 656-9595
www.velec.ca
MODEL R36/36V
MODEL RX36/36V
MODEL R48/48V MODEL R48+/48V
MODEL R48T/48V MODEL FB48/48V
MODEL A2/36V
MODEL R36T/36V
S SERIES KIT /36V (FRONT WHEEL)
DIGITAL CONTROL PANEL
P SERIES KIT /48V (FRONT OR REAR WHEEL)
Description ..................................... 26
Instructions for use ........................ 30
Description ..................................... 42
Instructions for use ......................... 46
Description ..................................... 56
Instructions for use ........................ 60
Description ..................................... 64
Instructions for use ........................ 68
Description ..................................... 72
Instructions for use ........................ 76
Description ..................................... 80
Instructions for use ........................ 84
Description ..................................... 50
Instructions for use ........................ 52
Description ..................................... 34
Instructions for use ........................ 38
Description ............................................................................................................... 88
Instructions for use ................................................................................................... 92
Description ............................................................................................................... 94
Instructions for use ................................................................................................... 96
Digital Control Panel for model A2 and FB48 ...........................................................102
Digital Control Panel for model R36, R36T, RX36, R48, R48+ and R48T ..................108
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NOTICE TO THE OWNER
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APPLICATION
COMPLIANCE OF PRODUCTS
TO APPLICABLE LEGISLATION
VELEC warrants its EAB conform to laws and norms applicable in the
Province of Québec. For any purchase with a view to using the EAB outside
the Province of Québec, the Owner must personally verify the details of the
legislation effective in the country, state, territory or province concerned,
for the applicable norms, declarations, interdictions and other requirements
of said legislations. The liability of VELEC shall not be engaged in case of
non-compliance with the legislation of the country, the state, the territory or
the province where the product is delivered and/or utilized, it is the owner’s
responsibility to check with local authorities.
The Velec Company Inc. or a Velec affiliate (thereafter referred to as ‘VELEC’)
notifies the owner or the user (thereafter known as ‘Owner’) of an Electrically-
Assisted Bicycle (thereafter referred to as ‘EAB’) of the Velec disclaimer of res-
ponsibility and of the risks and danger of the EAB and of the means to protect
against them following the purchase of the EAB from an authorized VELEC
dealer.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING USE
INFORMATION REGARDING RISKS AND DANGERS
AND WAYS TO GUARD AGAINST THEM
VELEC recommends that the Owner operate the EAB and ride it on a
closed circuit course for a duration of between six (6) and twelve (12)
hours, depending on the user’s level of experience, to allow the Owner
to become familiar with the operation of the EAB, to develop sufficient
knowledge and ability and to become so familiar with it that the user will
be provided with a level of safety that is to be expected. EABs were not
designed, developed, distributed or sold for professional use or to be
used commercially, nor to be used for stunts, ramp acrobatics, jumps,
aggressive riding or riding in excessively rigorous conditions such as:
rigorous Canadian winter conditions (with the bike in contact with ice,
water, salt, sand and calcium) and if traveling to tropical destinations,
contact with sea salt or riding with heavy loads, or for any other similar
activities.
In order to minimize all risks and dangers from electrocution and to guard
against any fire, burn, damage, prejudice, injury or injury that could cause
death and that could result directly or indirectly from the battery of the EAB,
the general precautions regarding electrical devices are applicable.
The slightest electrical discharge can cause serious injuries and you must
read all the instructions with care. Without limiting the generality of the pre-
ceding, and in addition to the instructions in the Owner’s Manual, VELEC
recommends that you never touch hot surfaces, use only the battery and
the original charger recommended by VELEC, always use the specific
charging equipment to charge the battery, never expose the battery or the
charger to heat, never dismantle or modify the battery or the charger, do
not expose the battery or the charger to liquids, do not use a damaged
battery or charger, stop charging the battery if the charge is incomplete
at the end of the theoretical charging time, stop use of the battery and
charger if they emit an unusual odour, become hotter than usual or if
something seems abnormal, never leave the battery and charger where
they can be reached by children, and here we urge that extreme vigilance
is necessary in this regard, never touch the battery or charger with wet
hands, never turn on the battery or charger if they have damaged cables
or tie downs or if the battery or charger have any kind of malfunction or
have been damaged in any way, always take the battery and charger back
to the dealer for maintenance, examination, repair or setting, always make
sure to correctly connect the charger to the battery and the charger only
to alternating current of 110V A.C., do not use a battery or charger if they
are dusty, do not use the charger with other than the specified current, do
personally check the battery and charger for any damage, do not leave the
battery and charger near an electrical heating appliance, a gas or micro-
wave appliance, do not touch the charger or the battery for too long during
battery charging, do not position the charger or the battery in an unstable
Consequently, non-compliance with these instructions and recom-
mendations renders VELEC warranties null and void and exonerates
VELEC from any liability toward the Owner.
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The Velec name and the corresponding logo are trademarks of Velec Inc.
Copyright © 2016 Velec Inc. All Rights Reserved.
manner and do not cover the battery or the charger or hang anything from
them and never use the battery and charger for any use other than the one
for which they have been designed.
In order to minimize all risks and dangers and to guard against any da-
mage, prejudice, injury and injury that could cause death, VELEC recom-
mends to the Owner to ride carefully on bicycle paths and not on public
roads.
Even if the local competent authorities allow riding on public roads, the
Owner will do so at his or her risk and peril. In addition to the general rules
that apply to riding on bicycle paths or public roads, the Highway Safety
Code, L.R.Q. chap. C-24.2 contains special provisions for users of EAB
and these must be followed to protect against all risks and dangers that are
inherent to the use of an EAB.
The EAB must be checked periodically by your dealer as part of regular
maintenance and to spot stress and/or potential failures including but
without limiting the generality of the preceding, cracks, deformations,
corrosion, paint chipping dents and for any other indications of potential
problems, improper use or abuse. These periodic inspections are proven
essential safety measures that can prevent accidents and injuries to the
Owner.
Negligence or non-compliance with these regulations can cause serious in-
juries to the Owner and may, in certain cases, cause death. Consequently,
non-compliance with these instructions and recommendations renders the
warranties given by VELEC null and void and exonerates VELEC from all
liability toward the Owner. 6
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GENERAL DISCLAIMER OF RESPONSIBILITY
VELEC shall not be responsible for damages of any kind, whether material,
immaterial or corporal, sustained by the Owner including loss of time, loss of
income, trouble and inconvenience that might result from :
• Improper operation of the EAB;
• Non-compliance with the instructions and recommendations contained in
the Notice to the Owner and in the Owner’s Manual;
• Any handling-related incident whether involving error or not;
• Any abnormal use or use which does not conform to the EAB’s
designed purpose.
• Any cause of exterior origin.
VELEC advises the Owner that using the EAB entails inherent risks and
dangers that the Owner agrees to assume completely whatever their nature.
The Owner accepts to hold VELEC harmless from any liability and to solely
assume liability for any damage of whatever nature that he might sustain or
that the Owner might cause to a third party.
The Owner renounces any claim and any procedure, of whatever nature,
against VELEC, in the event of losses, damages or injuries of any kind that
he or she might sustain while using the EAB and this applies before, during
and after said use.
APPLICABLE LAWS AND COMPETENT TRIBUNALS
All disputes or disagreements that might arise following the purchase of the
EAB from a dealer shall be subject to the laws that apply in the Province
of Québec. Parties shall elect domicile in the Montréal Judicial District,
Province of Québec, for the hearing of any claim pertaining to interpreta-
tion, application, conclusion, terms, validity and effects of the warranty.
French is the working language at Velec Inc. An English version of this text
is available but should a dispute arise about interpretation the French text
shall prevail as the reference.
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VELEC LIMITED WARRANTY
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APPLICATION
By the present, the Velec Company Inc. or a Velec affiliate (hereafter referred
to as ‘VELEC’) gives notice to the owner or the user (hereafter referred to as
‘Owner’) of an Electrically Assisted Bicycle (hereafter referred to as ‘EAB’) of
the provisions of the limited warranty that VELEC offers the Owner following
the purchase of the EAB from an authorized VELEC dealer. 2
WARRANTY AGAINST HIDDEN DEFECTS
VELEC warrants to the owner that every EAB, when new, is exempt from
hidden defects. Should the Owner discover what he believes is a hidden
defect, he must notify VELEC in writing within three (3) days from the
moment when the Owner first becomes aware of said defect in order to
give VELEC the opportunity to correct said defect if possible, at the sole
discretion of VELEC and provided VELEC can establish said hidden defect
is present before the expiration of the warranty.
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WARRANTY AGAINST APPARENT ANOMALY
The Owner must verify the apparent condition, the quantity and the
contents of the EAB following the purchase and, on the same day, must
immediately proceed with a complete inspection of the EAB with help
from the Owner’s Manual. If there is damage, if a part is missing or is
damaged, if the EAB is broken, or if there are other problems of the same
kind (hereafter known as: ‘Apparent anomaly’), the Owner must contact the
dealer immediately and notify VELEC within three (3) days from the date of
purchase from the dealer by registered letter, a receipt for which must be
kept for reference. Should the Owner not advise of the Apparent anomaly
within the prescribed time period, VELEC shall not be responsible for any
prejudice suffered by the Owner due to the Apparent anomaly and the EAB
shall be deemed free of any Apparent anomaly when purchased and the
Owner deemed satisfied with the purchase.
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PROPULSION SYSTEM WARRANTY
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FRAME
VELEC warrants to the Owner that the frame of the EAB, when new,
is free from defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty shall
expire thirty-six (36) months following the purchase date of the EAB
from the dealer. The bicycle’s frame excludes the battery, all the electric
components, the paint and finish, the front fork, the wheels, the tires,
the drive train, the brakes, the saddle post, the handlebar and stem and
any suspension component or part.
VELEC warrants to the Owner that the propulsion system included with the
EAB, when new, is in good working condition. This warranty shall expire
twenty-four (24) months following the purchase date of the EAB from the
dealer. The propulsion system is defined as including the control display,
the accelerator components, the motor, the wiring cluster parts and the
electric cables.
USEFUL LIFE WARRANTY
As for any other consumer good, the EAB has a useful life cycle. The length
of the useful life cycle can vary depending on the criteria chosen for work-
manship and materials of the EAB as well as the kind of use and frequency
to which the EAB has been subjected. However, VELEC advises the Owner
that the maintenance and upkeep performed on the EAB during its useful
life cycle are very important as a means of prolonging the useful life cycle of
the EAB. Consequently, VELEC advises the Owner that the EAB must be
checked periodically by the dealer as general maintenance of the EAB and
as a means of detecting stress and/or potential failures including, but wit-
hout limiting the generality of the preceding, cracks, deformations, corro-
sion, paint chipping, dents and any other indications of potential problems,
improper use or abuse. These regular verifications are important safety
checks and they are essential in helping to prevent accidents, bodily injury
and premature reduction of the useful product life cycle of the EAB.
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Without limiting the generality of the preceding, the VELEC Limited Warranty
excludes components of the EAB that are damaged by an error or negligence
in the maintenance of the EAB and its components or resulting from a use
that does not conform to the Notice to the Owner and to the VELEC Owner’s
Manual by the Owner. With the exception of the parts specifically mentioned
in the present Limited Warranty, the purchase of the EAB is made at the risk
and peril of the Owner.
DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, SHOULD THERE BE A PROBLEM
WITH YOUR EAB, YOU SHOULD HAVE REPAIRS MADE BY AN
AUTHORIZED VELEC RETAILER IN ORDER TO CONSERVE YOUR
RIGHTS UNDER THE WARRANTY.
Example: For a rear wheel flat or tire replacement, the rear wheel will have
to be removed with the motor as well as all connections extending to the
controller. Only a Velec-trained person is qualified to perform this work
without causing damages. It is thus strongly recommended that the Owner
contact an authorized Velec representative to have the work performed.
Should this not be done, the Owner shall not hold the company liable for any
damages caused by an improper procedure by a person who is unqualified
and not authorized by Velec.
VELEC warrants to the owner that the battery included with the EAB, when
new, is in good working order. This warranty shall expire eighteen (18) months
following the purchase date of the EAB for a Lithium battery. MAKE SURE
THAT THE BATTERY WAS NEW WHEN PURCHASED. THE YEAR OF THE
BATTERY IS WITHIN THE SERIAL NUMBER.
THE BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED AT LEAST EVERY TWO MONTHS
(See the Maintenance Schedule on page 25)
SHOULD THESE INSTRUCTIONS NOT BE FOLLOWED, THERE
IS A RISK OF BATTERY MALFUNCTION AND THIS WILL NOT BE
COVERED BY THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
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VALIDITY OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY
The VELEC Limited Warranty is conditional to the EAB having been han-
dled and maintained adequately by the Owner in accordance with the
Notices to the Owner and the instructions printed in the Owner’s Manual
and on the EAB having been stored in appropriate conditions and at an
adequate temperature given the specific characteristics of the EAB. To be
able to benefit from the terms and conditions of the Limited Warranty
offered by VELEC, the Owner must fill a VELEC Limited Warranty form
(which can be found in the Owner’s Manual on page 5, at the dealer’s
and at the Velec Internet site at www.velec.ca) and return it with a copy
of the invoice obtained at the time of purchase to VELEC within thirty
(30) days of the purchase date of the EAB from the dealer to the fol-
lowing address :
VELEC INC.
754 Chemin du Golf, Montréal, (Québec) Canada H3E 1A8
Fax : (514) 656-9595
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MERCHANDISE RETURN POLICY
DURING WARRANTY PERIOD
If a defect occurs during the warranty period, the parts (batteries, control-
ler, or any other parts of the bicycle) will have to be shipped to Velec
directly from an authorized Velec retailer and, following repairs, Velec shall
ship the parts back without charge to the retailer exclusively.
If the shipping address is different than the nearest Velec retailer’s the
customer shall have to pay shipping costs both to and from said different
address.
For instance, if your bicycle becomes defective during the warranty period
while you are in Florida, you will have to pay the costs to ship your bicycle
both ways, meaning to and from your location.
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ONTARIO REGULATIONS*
• The use of an approved bicycle safety helmet is mandatory at all
times while riding an electrically-assisted bicycle.
• The minimum age for the legal right to ride on an electric bicycle or
tricycle is 14 years.
• It is mandatory for persons aged 14 to 18 years to have a permit for
mopeds and motorized scooters.
• A permit is not required for adults aged 18 and over.
• An electric bicycle or tricycle must be equipped with pedals and its
power must not exceed 500W.
• The maximum speed on level ground allowed for an electric bicycle
in its powered mode is 32 km/h.
• Riding an electric bicycle or tricycle is allowed everywhere bicycles
are authorized.
* For use outside of the Province of Québec, the user must personally
check the details of the legislation applicable to the country, state, territory
or province concerned, whether for norms, declarations, interdictions and
other requirements of such legislation.
• The use of an approved bicycle safety helmet is mandatory at all times
while riding an electrically-assisted bicycle.
• The minimum age for the legal right to ride on an electric bicycle is
16 years.
• An electric bicycle must be equipped with pedals and its power must
not exceed 500W.
• The maximum speed on level ground allowed for an electric bicycle in
its powered mode is 32 km/h.
• Riding an electric bicycle is allowed everywhere bicycles are authorized.
* For use outside of the Province of Ontario, the user must personally
check the details of the legislation applicable to the country, state, territory
or province concerned, whether for norms, declarations, interdictions and
other requirements of such legislation.
REGULATIONS
TRANSPORT CANADA REGULATIONS
FOR THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC*
AND THE MARITIME PROVINCES
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PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS
USING AN ELECTRIC BICYCLE
BATTERIES
As indicated in the Notice to the Owner, it is essential that you become
familiar with the use of your Velec bicycle before riding it in traffic. You
must get used to riding your electric vehicle in a controlled area that is
away from traffic and various other obstacles that might be encountered
during a bike ride.
It is strongly recommended that you get a good quality locking system for
your Velec and that you ask your dealer about the best means of protecting
against theft.
An annual inspection of your Velec together with maintenance and lubrica-
tion are suggested to optimize the vehicle’s performance.
Regularly check the pressure of your tires so that they have the correct
pressure as suggested by the manufacturer (the recommended pressure is
shown on the side of the tire).
Each pound of pressure below the recommended amount will reduce
your battery’s range by 1 km.
To properly use, maintain and store your battery, it is important that you
read the instructions contained in the ‘Batteries’ section of this manual.
When the time comes when your battery must be replaced, please be
environmentally-conscious and take the battery back to the dealer, who will
then forward it to a recycling facility.
BRITISH COLUMBIA REGULATIONS*,
MAC (Motion Assisted Cycles)
TIRES
• The use of an approved bicycle safety helmet is mandatory at all times
while riding an electrically-assisted bicycle.
• The minimum age for the legal right to ride on an electric bicycle
is 16 years.
• An electric bicycle must be equipped with pedals and its power must
not exceed 500W.
• The maximum speed on level ground allowed for an electric bicycle in
its powered mode is 32 km/h.
• Riding an electric bicycle is allowed everywhere bicycles are authorized.
* For use outside of the Province of British Columbia, the user must perso-
nally check the details of the legislation applicable to the country, state, ter-
ritory or province concerned, whether for norms, declarations, interdictions
and other requirements of such legislation.
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LITHIUM BATTERIES 36V AND 48V
IMPORTANT: For safety recommendations in the handling and
use of the battery and charger, please refer to the Notice to the
Owner. (Page 8)
All Velec electric bicycles use the most up-to-date battery
technology that can be found on the market and they all use
36V or 48V Lithium battery.
BATTERY TYPES PER MODEL :
A2
Battery beneath seat : F10 : 36V/10Ah, F13 : 36V/13Ah or F18 : 36V/18Ah
R36 and R36T
Central battery : R10 : 36V/10Ah, R13 : 36V/13Ah or R16 : 36V/16Ah
RX36
Central battery : R8 : 36V/8Ah
R48, R48+ and R48T
Central battery : R10 : 48V/10Ah, R13 : 48V/13Ah or R16 : 48V/16Ah
FB48
Battery beneath seat : F10 : 48V/10Ah, F13 : 48V/13Ah or F16 48V/16Ah
Optional backup battery
36V/4,4Ah or 48V/4,4Ah
TROUSSE (KIT) S36V
Rear battery : R10 : 36V/10Ah
TROUSSE (KIT) P48V
Rear battery : R10 : 48V/10Ah
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BATTERY CHARGING PROCEDURE :
1. Remove the key from the battery before charging it for models A2, FB48
and switch off for R36, R36T, RX36, R48, R48+ and R48T.
2. Connect the charger to the battery.
3. Plug the charger to an 110V AC outlet (alternating current).
4. Always disconnect the charger from the 110V AC outlet first then
disconnect the charger from the battery. (Make sure you connect and
disconnect the cables in the correct sequence as explained above).
A full charge may require 8hours without interruption.
CAN THE BATTERY BE CHARGED
AT ANY TIME OR IS IT BETTER TO WAIT
UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY DISCHARGED ?
You may charge your battery at any time, as this type of battery does
not have any ‘memory effect’ and the charger is of the ‘smart type’; it will
stop charging by itself once the battery is fully charged. Nevertheless, it is
essential to never leave the battery connected to the charger for more than
24 hours.
WHEN SHOULD THE BATTERY BE CHARGED ?
It is recommended to charge the battery as needed. For instance, if you only
use your electric vehicle during brief periods of time and for short rides, the
battery may be recharged following several such rides. If, on the other hand,
you are planning a long ride of 40 km or more, it is recommended to fully
charge your battery before leaving. Generally speaking, if the battery charge
indicator on the handlebar or on the battery indicates there is less than a
50% charge remaining, charging of the battery is recommended.
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE IN WINTER TO
MAINTAIN THE BATTERY IN GOOD CONDITION?
During the long periods when you will not be using your Velec, store the
battery inside your house after charging it completely for 8 hours; afte-
rward, you must charge your battery during one hour each month or for
two hours every two months.
Always use the Lithium charger supplied by Velec with a Velec Lithium bat-
tery, otherwise your charger and your battery might be damaged.
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IMPORTANT
HOW TO STORE YOUR BATTERY ?
It is essential that you look after battery maintenance at regular intervals.
This is particularly important during the winter, when you are not using your
bicycle for long periods.
36V Lithium Battery
Your battery must maintain a minimum voltage of 30 volts. If the voltage
goes below 30 volts, the battery could become irrecoverably damaged and
might no longer be able to accept a full charge.
48V Lithium Battery
Your battery must maintain a minimum voltage of 40 volts. If the voltage
goes below 30 volts, the battery could become irrecoverably damaged and
might no longer be able to accept a full charge.
To keep the battery under proper warranty, the client must follow the
following simple maintenance procedure:
Immediately following your last long ride of the season, charge your battery
for eight (8) hours. Then, during the winter months, charge the battery for 2
hours every two months.
The easiest thing would be to mark your agenda or calendar with your
recharging dates until fine spring weather returns.
For example, let’s say you store your bicycle on October 1st: You would
charge your battery for eight (8) hours immediately and store your battery.
You would then charge the battery two (2) hours on or about December
1st, February 1st, April 1st (and possibly June 1st, if you don’t start using
you bike early in the season.
THAT’S ALL THERE IS TO IT.
CHARGING YOUR BATTERY FOR 2 HOURS EVERY 60 DAYS
WHENEVER YOU’RE NOT USING IT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT
THING TO REMEMBER!
NEVER LEAVE THE BATTERY CONNECTED TO THE CHARGER
AND TO ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET FOR MORE THAN
24 HOURS. THIS COULD DAMAGE THE CHARGER AND THE
BATTERY.
NEVER CONNECT YOUR BATTERY AND YOUR CHARGER TO
AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET FOR AN OVERLY LONG PERIOD OF
TIME (DURING THE WHOLE WINTER FOR INSTANCE). THIS WILL
DAMAGE YOUR BATTERY AND YOUR CHARGER. THIS MUST
ABSOLUTELY BE AVOIDED.
MINIMUM BATTERY MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Do not expose it to extremes of heat (more than 40ºC) or cold (-10ºC) or to
damp conditions (rain, water, garage, shed, hangar or unheated basement).
Even though your battery is of the so-called ‘no-memory’ type, it is advisable
to recondition it at regular intervals by running it down and recharging it com-
pletely (8 hours).
YOU MUST AVOID USING AN EAB DURING THE WINTER (FOR YOUR
SAFETY AND FOR PROPER FUNCTIONING OF YOUR EAB). AVOID SALT,
SAND, CALCIUM, WATER AND ICE AND YOUR VELEC WILL PERFORM
MUCH BETTER. USING YOUR BICYCLE IN SUCH CONDITIONS WOULD
VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
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DESCRIPTION
Affordable, Accessible and Amusing!
A quality bicycle for daily use. Choices of analog or LCD panel, 36/10Ah, 13Ah,
or 18Ah batteries, thus adding distance to thrill of the ride!
Choice of colors
Red / Silver
VELEC
A236V
1. 36V/350W brushless motor
2. Alloy frame
3. Battery A – Lithium 36V/F10Ah, 36V/F13Ah or 36V/18Ah
4. Throttle
5. Control Panel (Optional LCD Panel)
• -/O
• 6 Assistance mode (0 and 1 to 5)
• Cruise Control
• Battery Level
6. Double wall 26 inches wheels
7. Kenda tires 26 x 1,75 with K-Shield Protection
8. Single rear carrier
9. Shimano derailer 7 speed
10. FreeWheel 14/34T
11. Crank 52T
12. Front and rear V-brakes with cut-off motor
13. Front and seat post suspension 28,6mm x 300mm
14. Alloy stem
15. Alloy front and rear fenders
16. Front LED light driven by main battery
17. Rear LED light (2 - AA battery)
18. Bicycle weight (without battery) 20,5 kg
19. Battery weight 3,6kg to 4,5kg
* May differ from photograph
Specifications could change without warning.
Speed & Distance (Under ideal conditions*): Potential Speed up to 32 km/h
Range:
No Pedalling Mode: 40 km to 72 km per battery depending on battery choice, with a
complete charge and in ideal conditions.
Level 2 Pedal Assist Mode: 60 km to 115 km per battery depending on battery choice,
with a complete charge and in ideal conditions.
*Ideal conditions: These apply for an 85kg person riding on paved and level roads, without
headwinds, and with tires inflated to manufacturer’s specifications (see recommended
pressure on side of tire), and at 20km/h.
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MODELS A2/36V
To turn on the electric Velec A2, insert the key in the position A, turn key
clockwise to position Bto lock the battery to the bicycle, and turn the key
further clockwise to position Cto activate the battery press the –/O button
on the Control Panel. (D)
Key at position A
Battery unlocked
Key at position C
Battery activated and locked
Key at position B
Battery locked
–/O button on Control Panel D
There are 4 lights on the top of the battery next to the red Button. The first
is red and will glow only if the battery is discharged; the other 3 lights are
green and indicate the charge level: 3 lights lit indicate an approximate
100% charge; 2 lights lit indicate a level of charge of about 55%; only one
light glowing indicates a charge level of approximately 25%.
The battery’s charge level is visible on the Control Panel.
Red button on battery Battery Charge Level
on Control Panel
Battery Level
Assistance Level
Buttons
Cruise Control
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Digital control panel
(optional)
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BICYCLE’S ELECTRICAL MODES
6 ASSISTANCE LEVELS
Use this mode whenever you wish to benefit from electrical assistance,
which makes pedalling easier.
(This mode gives you longer range for the same charge.)
Turn the motor on, press the assistance
level selector on the Digital Control Panel
and choose one of the 6 positions.
Position 0 (No LED lights ON on the panel)
When you pedal or use the throttle, the motor will not turn ON.
Position 1
When you pedal, the motor turns on and gives you approximately 10%
assistance. This means moving forward at low speed on a level road, for
example, will require slightly less effort.
Position 2
When you pedal, the motor starts and provides about 15% assistance.
This means less effort for you if you are travelling at low speed on a level
road with a slight headwind.
Position 3
As you pedal, the motor starts and gives about 40% assistance. This
means you will not have to exert yourself as much to go up a slight hill.
Position 4
Once you pedal, the motor starts and gives about 75% assistance.
This will help you go up a good-sized hill.
Position 5
As you pedal, the motor starts and provides about 100% power. This
means you will find it easier to go up steep hills or move forward against
strong headwinds.
ASSISTANCE MODE
Assistance Level Selector on
Digital Control Panel
NO-PEDALLING MODE
From a stop or while in motion, simply turn the Throttle Handle (at right) to
move forward. To reach the top of some of the hills, it is possible you might
have to pedal as well.
Based on ideal conditions with a fully-charged battery .
The range will be reduced depending on the type of roadway, the number of slopes and
the degrees of inclination, the direction and the force of wind, the tire pressure, the weight
of the user at no more then 20 km/h speed.
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Turn the Throttle Handle (on right handlebar) until the desired speed is
attained, maintain this for a few seconds then press the Cruise Control
button on the Control Panel. This activates the Cruise Control, you can
now release the Throttle Handle and your speed will be maintained.
To deactivate the Cruise Control, simply press one of the brake levers.
Cruise Control
MANUAL MODE WITHOUT
PEDAL-ASSISTANCE OR THROTTLE
To switch the motor OFF, you could press the -/O button on the Panel or
turn the key to OFF position on the battery.
To cut off the electrical power entirely, the key must be removed.
Note that as soon as you use the brakes, the motor turns off automatically
and the chosen functions are deactivated.
CRUISE CONTROL
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Specifications could change without warning.
Speed & Distance (Under ideal conditions*): Potential Speed up to 32 km/h
Range:
No Pedalling Mode: 40 km to 65 km per battery depending on battery choice, with a
complete charge and in ideal conditions.
Level 2 Pedal Assist Mode: 60 km to 100 km per battery depending on battery choice,
with a complete charge and in ideal conditions.
*Ideal conditions: These apply for an 85kg person riding on paved and level roads, without
headwinds, and with tires inflated to manufacturer’s specifications (see recommended
pressure on side of tire), and at 20 km/h.
* May differ from photograph
A new generation of bicycles for everyday!
The Velec R36 is a bicycle equipped with a 36V/10Ah, 13Ah or 16Ah battery
placed inside the frame for more comfort and better maneuverability. It is possible
to add another battery for more autonomy.
Choice of colors
Red / Titanium / Black
VELEC
R3636V
DESCRIPTION
1. 36V/350W brushless motor
2. New generation alloy frame
3. Battery A : Lithium 36V/10Ah, 13Ah or 16Ah
4. Battery B : Lithium 36V/4,4Ah (Optional)
5. Throttle
6. Analog Control Panel (Optional LCD Panel)
a. -/o
b. 6 Assistance mode (0 and 1 to 5)
c. Battery Level
d. Cruise Control
7. Double wall 26 inches wheels
8. Kenda tires 26 x 1,95 with K-Shield Protection
9. Single rear carrier
10. Shimano derailer 7 speed
11. 52T Chain-wheel
12. Front and rear V-brakes with cut-off motor
13. Front fork and seat post 30,4mm suspensions
14. Standard seat
15. Alloy adjustable stem
16. Alloy front and rear fenders
17. Front LED light driven by main battery
18. Rear LED light (2 - AA battery)
19. Bicycle weight (without battery) 21 kg
20. Battery A weight : 3,8 kg to 4,0 kg
21. Battery B weight : 1,5 kg
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MODELS R36/36V
First, make sure that the battery is lock within the frame.
To activate the R36, press -/O on the right side of the battery and -/O on
the left side of the handlebar. The LCD panel will show Assistance mode 0.
In order to use the assistance or the throttle, select the assistance level
between, 1 to 5 on the LCD panel.
If you shutdown the bicycle with the -/O on the left side of handlebar or
on the battery, the assistance Level will return to 0 when you reactivate for
security purpose.
Batterie -/O
Button on
handlebar
Analogue
console
LCD Panel with
the assistance
mode 0
Optional Digital
Control Panel
There are 4 lights on the top of the battery next to the red Button. The first
is red and will glow only if the battery is discharged; the other 3 lights are
green and indicate the charge level: 3 lights lit indicate an approximate
100% charge; 2 lights lit indicate a level of charge of about 55%; only one
light glowing indicates a charge level of approximately 25%.
The battery’s charge level is visible on the Control Panel or on the battery.
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Battery Level
Battery Level
Assistance Level
Buttons
Battery Level
Analogue console
Optional Digital
Control Panel
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BICYCLE’S ELECTRICAL MODES
Use this mode whenever you wish to benefit from electrical assistance,
which makes pedalling easier.
(This mode gives you longer range for the same charge.)
ASSISTANCE MODE
Assistance Level Selector on
Digital Control Panel
NO-PEDALLING MODE
From a stop or while in motion, simply turn the Throttle Handle (at right) to
move forward. To reach the top of some of the hills, it is possible you might
have to pedal as well.
Based on ideal conditions with a fully-charged battery .
The range will be reduced depending on the type of roadway, the number of slopes and
the degrees of inclination, the direction and the force of wind, the tire pressure, the weight
of the user at no more then 20 km/h speed.
6 ASSISTANCE LEVELS
Turn the motor on, press the assistance level selec-
tor on the Digital Control Panel and choose one of
the 6 positions.
Position 0
When you pedal or use the throttle, the motor will not turn ON.
Position 1
When you pedal, the motor turns on and gives you approximately 10%
assistance. This means moving forward at low speed on a level road, for
example, will require slightly less effort.
Position 2
When you pedal, the motor starts and provides about 25% assistance.
This means less effort for you if you are travelling at low speed on a level
road with a slight headwind.
Position 3
As you pedal, the motor starts and gives about 50% assistance. This
means you will not have to exert yourself as much to go up a slight hill.
Position 4
Once you pedal, the motor starts and gives about 75% assistance.
This will help you go up a good-sized hill.
Position 5
As you pedal, the motor starts and provides about 100% power. This
means you will find it easier to go up steep hills or move forward against
strong headwinds.
Analogue
console
Optional Digital Control Panel
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