Daymak Alien User Manual
Alien
User Manual
Safety
When operating the Alien please make sure you adhere to the following:
Always where a helmet when riding the Alien
Always check your mirrors and blind spots when operating the vehicle.
Turn on headlights when in need of additional visibility.
Make sure that your battery power is suffi cient before you go out to ride
Additional passengers should always wear a helmet.
Obey all laws of the road.
Periodically charge the unit when not in use for long periods of time
If you bring your charger avoid shaking / rattling charger while riding
Do not over charge the battery by leaving the charger in the charging port. Once the
battery is fully charged remove the charger immediately.
Do not try to operate the unit while charging.
Do not let anyone uner the age of 16 years old operate this vehicle.
Do not make sharp / abrupt turns at high speeds to avoid tipping.
Do not operate under the infl uence of any use of drugs or alcohol
Do not completely submerge the unit in water
Do not operate in harsh weather conditions.
For any questions or concerns please call
1-800-649-9320 or visit www.daymak.com
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About Daymak
Daymak is one of Canada’s largest Alternative Vehicle providers. We design, engineer, manufacture, import and repair everything from recreational dirt bikes, go-karts and electric
golf cars to alternative transportation solutions such as e-bikes and gas scooters.
Our electric bicycles represent an energy-e cient and eco-friendly alternative for people
who need to get around the city. They greatly increase the practicality of bicycle transportation in urban centres. Costing only a few cents to charge, an e-bike can make city life
more convenient and much less expensive.
While there are many new Green technologies that are still in their infancy, electric bicycles
have been developing over the last 40 years or more. E-bike technology has been dramatically re ned since the introduction of the rst custom-conversion bicycles. Today, electric
bicycles are a supremely reliable and a ordable means of transportation.
Daymak is constantly developing new eco-friendly alternative transportation strategies,
led by its own Research and Development department in Toronto, Canada. We are always
improving our products. Our innovative in-house engineering and quality testing provide
customers with many new kinds of reliable, eco-friendly vehicles, designed to help change
the lives of our customers and the world.
Daymak warranties, services, and stocks parts for everything it sells. We support our products.
Please feel free to visit our website. You’ll nd the latest in cool transportation solutions,
support for the products you’ve purchased and contact information.
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Introduction
E-Bikes
Riding an electric bicycle is a great way to hop around town conveniently and cheaply. EBikes represent a natural progression in the development of urban transportation.
Using only small amounts of electricity, e-bikes have the potential to radically reduce the
amount of pollution in our cities. As well, they are very quiet, so they do not add to the high
levels of noise pollution which we often take for granted. They are easy, and usually free,
to park. They are unobtrusive and highly practical additions to the urban landscape.
E-bikes are also inexpensive. They (currently) require no registration, no insurance, no licence and do not incur parking charges. As well, compared to internal combustion engines, the engines in electric vehicles have fewer moving parts and require far less maintenance.
Your Daymak e-bike is the result of Daymak’s years of experience, the highly trained technical skills of our sta and careful, ongoing design work by our engineers. We hope you
enjoy using this product and welcome any feedback that you may have.
New Laws
Most provinces in Canada, most states in the U.S.A, the United Kingdom and many European countries have new laws that permit cyclists to use electric motors to assist the regular operation of bicycles. Please check with your provincial or state government to learn
about your local laws. At the back of this manual you will nd the some of the common
Canadian provincial regulations that govern e-bikes.
Liability
Daymak does not assume any liability for damages, loss of pro ts, or claims from third
parties due to improper use of this product. Daymak does not assume any liability for damages due to problems with the product resulting from service by a third party that is not
certi ed by Daymak.
The information in this guide may be subject to change without notice. For the latest information available, please contact your local Daymak dealer or visit our website.
We have taken all possible measures to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information in this guide. However, if you do nd anything missing, incomplete or wrong, do
not hesitate to contact us.
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Part Diagrams
Diagram 1: Alien
This diagram illustrates the various parts of your ebike. Please note that many of these parts are not user-serviceable and should be repaired only by trained professionals. This is especially true of the electrical systems
and the mechanical components.
1. Mirror
2. Throttle
3. Headlights
4. Turn Signals
5. Shocks
6. Fender
7. Tire
8. Center Kick Stand
9. Side Kick Stand
10. Motor
11. Pedals
12. Additional rider Pegs
13. Seat Lock
14. Seat
15. Charging Port
16. Throttle
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Riding Instructions
This guide assumes that you already know how to ride a standard bicycle. Before you try to
ride an ebike, you should be very familiar with controlling and balancing a normal bicycle.
Caution
If you do not have cycling experience, an e-bike is too dangerous to ride. Do not begin
learning to ride a bicycle using an e-bike.
Important Notes
• Ebikes are Fast! E-bikes are capable of traveling at higher speeds than many bicy cle riders are accustomed to. Use caution at all times, especially when travelling
in mixed tra c. Always take into account driving and traveling conditions.
• Obey the Law. Be sure to follow all provincial and city tra c laws. This includes
obeying stop signs, checking carefully when turning, and riding defensively. An
e-bike is a motorized vehicle, even though it is classed as a bicycle. You must fol low the law.
• Stay Sober. Never ride your bicycle while intoxicated. An e-bike is capable of trav eling faster than a normal bicycle, and you should always be in control of it.
Items to Carry with the Electric Bike
It is a good idea to carry the following items with you at all times when you ride your e-bike.
• The charger, to charge the bike in case the battery power runs out
• A lock, to secure your e-bike when you park it
• A helmet, as required by safety laws
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Inspecting your Electric Bike
Always inspect your e-bike before you ride it, to make sure its safety features are operating properly. Many accidents can be avoided with routine inspections. Once you are
comfortable with your e-bike, you will be able to detect small changes in the way it feels.
If anything changes between uses, make sure to have it properly examined. Also, be sure
to listen for changes in the sounds your e-bike makes over time. Any mechanical or power
issues may have e ects on the sounds the bicycle makes.
Holding the Handlebars
As with a normal bicycle or gas scooter, place your ngers over the brake levers, using the
palms of your hand and your thumbs to wrap around and under the handlegrips. Doing
this allows you to activate the brakes easily, by squeezing your hand, in case you have to
stop quickly. This is the safe way to control your electric bicycle.
Turning your E-bike On and Off
To turn on your e-bike, insert the key into the “ignition”, located just below the dash board,
and turn the key to the right. When your e-bike is activated, the power indicator will light
and the battery charge indicator will jump, showing you how much power your e-bike
has. To turn o the e-bike, simply turn the key to the left, and remove the key.
Warning
When you activate the e-bike, the electrical system becomes live. Do not try to a ect
changes to the E-Bike (such as removing the battery or repairing electrical components)
while the E-Bike is activated. Turn the E-Bike o and remove the key before you attempt
to access any of the electrical components. Also, the battery carries a signi cant electric
charge and can injure people if not treated properly and with respect.
Accelerating and Decelerating
The throttle is found on the right-side hand grip on the handlebars. Turn the grip forward
(away from you) to accelerate. To decelerate, release the grip (turn it towards you). Don’t
over-rotate the accelerator, as this could damage the battery and electrical components.
Warning
Do not activate the accelerator until you are seated on the bicycle and are ready to accelerate. The e-bike can easily escape from your control, possibly injuring you or others, and
the e-bike may be damaged by being dropped.
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Stopping
Your e-bike has two sets of brakes, at the front and at the rear. The levers attached to the
handlebars, on the left and right, activate the brakes. Pull the levers toward you to activate
the brakes.
You can use both brakes to come to a stop more quickly, or you can use one of the brakes
to come to a gentle stop, depending on your riding needs at the moment.
When the brakes are activated, the power to the engine is automatically turned o , until
you release the brakes. This allows you to stop safely.
Safety Tips
• When you are traveling in wet weather, water may cause your brakes to function
less e ciently because it reduces friction between the brake pads and the wheels.
Take care to slow down and give yourself more room to stop or slow if necessary.
• It is a good idea to have your brakes and brake pads checked regularly. The brake
pads will eventually wear down through friction, and after signi cant use will have
to be replaced.
Signalling
The Horn
The e-bike has a horn. The horn button is on the left handlebar. Simply press it to activate
the horn.
Turning Signal Lights
Your e-bike has turn signal lights. The turn signal activator is on the left handlebar. Push it
left or right to activate it to indicate that you are turning in the appropriate direction, and
press the middle of the button to turn it o . The turn signals also emit a noise, to ensure
that everyone knows you are turning. This turn signal cannot be disabled without also
disabling the visual signal.
Lights
The headlight and taillight are useful features when you are riding at night or in dark areas.
They radically improve your safety in mixed tra c. The switch is located on the left handlebar. The lights on your e-bike consume some electricity. Keeping them on may reduce the
maximum distance you can travel on one charge by about 5 %.
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Pedaling
This e-bike is designed to be a motor-assisted bicycle. You can use the motor by itself, but
ideally, you can work with the motor by pedaling. This increases the distance you can
travel on your e-bike, because it assists the motor and reduces the amount of electricity
you draw from the battery.
Riding in Wet Weather
Your e-bike is designed to function in wet conditions, such as when it is raining. However,
because the motor is on the rear wheel, it is easy to slip when moving at high speeds. If it
is very wet, be sure to avoid high speeds.
When you are traveling in wet weather, water may cause your brakes to function less effectively because it reduces friction between the brake pads and the wheels. Take care to
slow down and give yourself more room to stop or slow if necessary.
The Motor and Water
Your e-bike is not designed to be immersed in water. Always ensure that the water level
does not go above the middle of the tire, to prevent water from getting inside the motor.
Water in the motor can cause short-circuits and may damage the electrical systems in your
e-bike.
Riding in Cold Weather
Your e-bike is designed to operate year-round. However, in very cold conditions or when
there is a lot of snow or slush on the ground, it is possible for the motor in the e-bike to
get 10 degrees Celsius, the battery will not work as well as it would in warmer temperatures. While Lithium-Ion batteries perform better than Lead-Acid batteries in temperature
extremes, both will experience reduced performance in cold temperatures.
Also, riding the e-bike in cold temperatures may require you to replace the battery sooner
rather than later.
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