VOLTA BCN 2015 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Volta BCN

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OWNER’S MANUAL
VOLTA BCN
Barcelona, 2015

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VOLTA MotorBikes S.L.
Congratulations, and thank you for
choosing a VOLTA MotorBikes.
Thorough familiarity with your Volta
and its features will provide you with
enhanced control and enjoyment when
you ride it.
Please take the time to read this
owner’s manual and familiarize yourself
with the all the information that we
have prepared for you before riding
your new VOLTA.
The manual contains important data
and instructions intended to assist you
in gaining maximum use and satisfaction
from your motorbike capabilities.
The manual also contains information
on maintenance to enhance operating
safety and contribute to maintaining
the value of your VOLTA throughout
its life.
We wish you an enjoyable riding expe-
rience.

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A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY
Riding a motorcycle is an important responsibility.
Reading the owners manual will give you enough information to make informed decisions about safety. This information alerts
you about potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
Use your own criteria to avoid potential damages , and in case of any doubt, contact with a service point authorized by Volta.
Read carefully the information when you see the following signs:
The safety alert symbol means Attention! BE CAREFUL! YOUR SAFETY IS IN-
VOLVED!
When you see this symbol in the manual this means the information is impor-
tant and following the instructions will lead to a more enjoyable experience.
When you see this symbol in the manual this means the information is very
important and failure to follow the warning could result in injury or death.
THIS ENTIRE MANUAL IS FILLED WITH IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION – PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
WARNING
NOTE
NOTE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
This page give an overview of the con-
tents of your owner’s manual.
INDEX
Motorcycle Safety.....................................6
Instruments & Controls...........................9
Before Riding..............................................14
Basic Operation & Riding.......................20
Charge and Batteries..............................27
Servicing your Volta................................31
Technical Information..............................47
Warranty..................................................49
Index...............................................................55
Notes..............................................................57

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Ride your Volta means to understand
the responsibility for your safety.
Please, be sure that you understand
that the following points are for your
safety.
Helmet: Always wear a homologated
helmet when riding. It’s a fact that
helmets reduce the number and the
severity of head injuries.
Protection: We recommend you to also
wear protective equipment, such like
boots, jacket, gloves and other kind
of approved motorcycle protection
equipment.
Practice: Please, take a while to
practice with your Volta. Even you have
ridden other bikes, it’s important to
understand and learn how the Volta
works, and handles.
Ride responsible: to avoid accident
involving you and other drivers, ride
always within the legal limits, pay
attention to the other vehicles, respect
the traffic signals and use all the tools
to make your riding safe (turn signals,
brakes, etc.)
Alcohol: Never drive your Volta under
the effects of the alcohol. Alcohol (even
one drink) can change your capacities to
react and respond. Don’t drink and ride,
and also don’t let your friends drink and
drive.
Safety: Keep your Volta maintained
in the correct and recommended way,
this helps to avoid problems. Also
inspect your Volta before every ride,
and do not modify your Volta without
the supervision of a Volta Authorized
Service Point.

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Modifying your Volta or using non-
Volta accessories can make your Volta
unsafe. Before you consider making any
modification or adding an accessory, be
sure to read the following information.
Accessories
We strongly recommend that you use
only Volta Accessories that have been
specifically designed and tested for
your motorbike. Because Volta cannot
test all other accessories, you must be
personally responsible for the proper
selection, installation, and use of non-
Volta accessories.
Check with your Volta Authorized Ser-
vice Agent for assistance and always
follow these guidelines:
• Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, reduce ground
clearance, limit lean angle, limit
suspension travel or steering travel,
alter your riding position, or interfere
with operating any controls.
• Do not add any electrical equipment
that will exceed the Volta’s electrical
system capacity. A blown fuse can cause
a loss of lights or motor power.
• Do not pull a trailer or sidecar with
your Volta. This Volta was not designed
for these attachments, and their
use can seriously impair your Volta’s
handling.
Modifications
We strongly advise you not to remove
any original equipment or modify your
Volta in any way that would change its
design or operation. Such changes could
seriously impair your Volta’s handling,
stability, and braking making it unsafe
to ride.
Removing or modifying your lights, or
other equipment can also make your
Volta illegal.
Improper accessories or modifi-
cations can cause a crash in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction in this owner’s
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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INFORMATION LABELS
To accomplish with regulations, some labels
can be found on your motorbike.
Don’t remove any of them. If any becomes
hard to read, please contact with your Volta
Authorized Service Point.
The VIN number is required for your Volta
registration. It may also be required when
ordering parts or services. You may record
this number.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Manufacturer’s label

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1. Headlight switch Low beam on- The light switch is turned
downwards. In this position, the low beam
and tail light are switched on.
High beam on- The light switch is turned
upwards. In this position, the hight beam and
tail light are switched on.
2. Turn signal switch Left turn signal on. To switch off the turn
signal, press the switch towards the switch
case.
Right turn signal on. To switch off the turn
signal, press the switch towards the switch
case.
3. Horn Button Horn is operated when this button is pres-
sed.
4. Speed Limiter Switch on to select the top limit speed. The
indicator will be lighting while activated, and
the bike won’t allow to overpass the selected
speed. To deactivate, switch again the Speed
Limiter and the light indicator will disappear.
5. Inside trunck switch The inside trunck door is opened when this
button is pressed
6. Rear Brake lever Rear brake is engaged using the left hand
brake lever.
OPERATION COMPONENT LOCATION
This section shows the location of all controls, gauges, and indicators you would
normally use before or while riding your Volta.
Left side of the handlebar:
BOX
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2
3
4
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OPERATION COMPONENT LOCATION
1. Front Brake lever The front brake is engaged using right hand
brake lever
2. Traction switch Traction Switch on- This position is neces-
sary for operation as it closes the traction
circuit.
Traction Switch off- In this position, the
traction circuit is interrupted, and the motor
cannot be started.
3. Map selector By pushing this button the driving modes
changes among City (by default), Sport (only
if available) and ECO.
4. Electronic Throttle By twisting the throttle, the amount of Cu-
rrent (torque) to the motor is regulated.
Right side of the handlebar:
-ON-
-OFF-
MAP
1
2
3
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GAUGES, INDICATORS & DISPLAYS
The gauges, indicators and displays
on your Volta keep you informed, alert
you to possible problems, and make
your riding safer and more enjoyable.
Refer to the gauges, indicators and
displays frequently. Their functions are
described on the following pages.
1. State of Charge
2. Low battery LED
3. Critical problem: red
4. Speed control: green
5. Electric motor enabled: green
6. Left indicator: green
7. Full charged: green
8. High beam: blue
9. Charger plugged: yellow
10. Right Indicator: green
11. Speed
12. Trip
13. Time
14. Map
15. Stand
16. Auxiliary battery level
17. Temperature
18. Service
19. Trip
20. Mode
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GAUGES, INDICATORS & DISPLAYS
1 State of Charge Shows the state of the charge of traction battery ( %)
2 Low battery LED lights when under 20% battery level (Auto start ECO Mode)
3 LED2 Critical Problem (red) Shows an electrical problem. (pag 13).
4 LED3 Speed control (green) Shows when speed control is active (pag 9)
5 LED4 Electric motor enabled (green) Shows when traction is ON (pag 16)
6 LED5 Left indicator (green) Flashes when left indicator is on
7 LED6 Full charged (green) Shows when charged (pag 28)
8 LED7 High beam (blue) Shows when high beam is on
9 LED8 Charger plugged (yellow) Flashes when charging (pag 28)
10 LED9 Right indicator (green) Flashes when right indicator is on
11 Speed Speed in Km/h
12 Trip Distance in Km
13 Time Time
14 MAP Selected Map ( CITY, ECO, SPORT) (pag 23)
15 Stand Shows when kickstand is down
16 Auxiliary battery level Flashes when 12V battery is low
17 Temperature Temperature indicator of the system
18 Service Shows when is needed to go to service point.
19 Trip Select Trip 1 or Trip 2 or ODO by pressing this button.
Trip 1: Automatically erased after 2 hours stopped.
Trip 2: Erased by user pressing Trip button for 2 seconds.
Odo: Total mileage of the bike (cannot be erased)
20 Mode Press Mode and Trip for 2 second (until units flash) to adjust time. Increase hours
by pressing Mode button. To change from hours to minutes, hold Mode for 2 se-
conds.

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GAUGES, INDICATORS & DISPLAYS
Indicator Check
All indicators will light for a few seconds
and then turn off when the Volta powers
up. The ON indicator will then light and
remain on. When applicable, the other
indicators will light under certain
conditions. These indicators’ conditions
are identified on the table on pages.
If one of the indicators does not light
during the indicator check, contact
your Volta Authorized Service Agent
as soon as possible. (p. 11 & 12)
Meter Check
The SOC needle will swing to full charge
and then zero when the Volta powers up.
If the SOC needle does not zero, contact
your Volta Authorized Service Agent as
soon as possible.
Display Check
When the Volta powers up, the LCD
display will temporarily show all black
so you can make sure the liquid crystal
display is functioning properly. The LCD
backlight will always be illuminated
when the Volta is powered up.
If any part of the display does not come
on, or the backlight is not illuminated,
contact your Volta Authorized Service
Agent as soon as possible.
Critical Problem Indicator
The critical problem indicator (Led 2)
will light in red colour when a problem
is detected by the bike sensors. Some
problems can mean that only a re-start
is needed, some others will mean that
a service repair or a reprogramming is
needed. When lighting, please stop the
bike, switch it of for a couple of minutes
and turn on the bike again.
If the light disappears, you can keep
riding safely.
If the light does not disappears, or the
power of the bike gets dramatically
lost, please turn off the bike and visit
your Volta Authorized Dealer as soon
as possible.

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IS YOUR VOLTA READY TO RIDE?
Pre-ride Inspection
Tyres & Wheels
Belt
Leaks, Loose Parts
Lights
Throttle
Brakes
Gauges & Indicators
Check to following items before you get on the Volta:
Look at the tyres. If a tyre appears low, use an air pressure gauge to check its
pressure. Also look for signs of excessive wear or damage to the tyres and wheels.
Check the condition of the belt.
Walk around your Volta and look for anything that appears unusual, such as a leak
or loose parts.
Make sure the headlight, running light, brakelight, taillight, license light and turn
signals are working properly.
Rotate the throttle to check it moves smoothly without binding.
Pull the brakes levers to check that they operate normally.
Power up the Volta and check for normal operation of the gauge and indicators.
Periodic maintenance should be done at least once a month, no matter how often you ride. Remember, be sure to take care of
any problem you find, or have your Volta Authorized Service Agent correct it before you ride.

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HOW TO START YOUR VOLTA
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is used to turn
on your Volta , and also to lock the
steering for theft prevention. Tur-
ning your key clockwise you will unlock
the steering and turn on your Volta.
Turning your key counter clockwise you
will switch on your Volta and then lock
the steering.
Key Position Function
1. ON Drive mode.
2. OFF No electrical
functions avai-
lable
3. LOCK
(Steering)
No electrical
functions, stee-
ring locked.
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HOW TO START YOUR VOLTA
Place the kick stand in the up position:
Step 1: Switch the key in DRIVE MODE.
Step 2: Enable the drive system by
switching ON the traction button , the
warning led number 6 in the dashboard
(page 11) will be flashing. MAP position in
“0”. No traction at the moment.
Step 3: Push front or rear brake during
almost 3 seconds, the warning led
number 6 in the dashboard (page 11) will
be flashing faster and then will remain
iluminated. MAP position now is “C” from
City. NOW THE TRACTION IS ON.
Even the Volta is turned on, the
traction system will be disabled
until if the kick stand is down
placed.
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The Volta does not emit any sound
or noise to alert that it’s turned
on. Please, be sure that you are
ready to ride and do not twist the
throttle until you are 100% sure
that you want to start moving
the bike and the trajectory of the
motorbike is safe, without people
or objects that may cause an
accident.
When the bike is ready, the needle
displays the state of charge, the
Map position displays C (City mode)
and the warning led number 6 (page
11-12) is illuminated in green.
WARNING
IS MY VOLTA READY TO RIDE?

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ARE YOU READY TO RIDE?
Before you ride, you need to make sure
you and your Volta are both ready to
ride. To help get you prepared, this
section discusses how to evaluate your
riding readiness, what items you should
check on your Volta, and adjustments
to make for your comfort, convenience,
or safety. This section also includes
important information about loading.
Before you ride your Volta for the first
time, we urge you to:
• Read this owner’s manual.
• Make sure you understand all the
safety messages.
• Know how to operate all the controls
Before each ride, be sure:
• You feel well and are in good physical
and mental condition.
• You are wearing an approved motor-
cycle helmet (with chin strap tightened
securely), eye protection, and other
protective clothing.
• You don’t have any alcohol or drugs in
your system.
Not wearing a helmet increases the
chance of serious injury or death in
a crash. Be sure you always wear a
helmet, eye protection, and other
protective apparel when you ride.
ALCOHOL AND MOTORCYCLING IS
A LETHAL MIX!!
Alcohol is the leading cause of
death among motorcyclists.
Every year, nearly 50% ofthe riders
killed in motorcycles crashes have
been drinking.
DON’T DRINK AND RIDE!!!
WARNING WARNING

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ARE YOU READY TO RIDE?
Protective Apparel
For your safety, we strongly recommend
that you always wear an approved
motorcycle helmet, eye protection,
boots, gloves, long pants, and a long-
sleeved shirt or jacket whenever you
ride. Following are suggestions to help
you choose the proper gear.
Helmets and Eye Protection
Your helmet is your most important
piece of riding gear because it offers
the best protection against head
injuries. A helmet should fit your head
comfortably and securely. A bright-
colored helmet and reflective strips
can make you more noticeable in traffic.
An open-face helmet offers some
protection, but a full-face helmet offers
more. Regardless of the style, look for
a DOT (Department of Transportation)
sticker on any helmet you buy (USA only).
Always wear a face shield or goggles to
protect your eyes and help your vision.
Additional Riding Gear
In addition to a helmet and eye-protec-
tion, we also recommend:
• Sturdy boots with non-slip soles to
help protect your feet and ankles.
• Leather gloves to help protect your
hands.
• A motorcycle riding suit or jacket for
comfort as well as protection. Bright-
colored and reflective clothing can help
make you more noticeable.

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This section gives basic riding
instructions, including how to turn on
your Volta, how to enable and disable the
drive system, how to use the throttle,
and brakes.
Before riding your Volta for the first
time, please review the Motorcycle
Safety section, and the Before Riding
section. Even if you have ridden other
motorcycles, take time to become
familiar with how this Volta works and
handles.
Practice in a safe area until you build
your skills and get accustomed to the
Volta’s size and weight.
BASIC OPERATION & RIDING