Egret EIGHT, TEN Operating Instructions Manual

ORIGINAL BETRIEBSANLEITUNG

ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CONSIGNES D‘UTILISATION

TRADUCCIÓN DEL MANUAL ORIGINAL DE USO

EGRET EIGHT EGRET-TEN

V5 02/2018

ENGLISH

ORIGINAL OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

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CONTENTS

Components 44

Introduction 46

General information 47

Technical data 50

Prior to fi rst-time operation 51

Battery and charger 52

First steps and getting started 56

Unfolding 57

Cleaning and servicing 71

Declaration of conformity 74

Frequently Asked Questions 76

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COMPONENTS

COMPONENTS

EGRET-TEN

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1

2

3

4

5

12

7

6

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1 Handlebars
2 Telescopic rod
3 Main steering rod
4 Scooter folding mechanism
5 Securing lever
6 Charging port

(not shown, on the other side
of the scooter)

7 Disc brakes
8 Rear light
9 Footboard
10 Kickstand
11 Handlebar folding

mechanism

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12 Bayonet lock

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7

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1

2

EGRET EIGHT

1 Handlebars
2 Telescopic rod
3 Main steering rod
4 Scooter folding mechanism
5 Securing lever
6 Charging port

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7 Brakes
8 Rear light
9 Footboard
10 Kickstand
11 Handlebar folding

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5

12

7

6

10

9

8

7

mechanism
12 Folding latch

THROTTLE

Battery capacity

ON/OFF

Rear light
status

Service menu &
6 km/h button

COMPONENTS

Km/h

Set speed levels and
display of the level

Lever

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the club of EGRET riders!
We are sure that you will have lots of fun with your new electric scooter!

These instructions provide an overview of the functions, care, maintenance and
operation of your new vehicle. Please read it carefully to ensure your electric
scooter has a long service life and yourself a safe ride.

Make sure to follow the recommended charging intervals to prevent battery da
mage and greatly increase your scooter’s service life.

A list of authorised repair shops and dealers near you is available on our website at
www.my-egret.com or from our service hotline.

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EGRET
SERVICE HOTLINE

Phone [phone]*
E-Mail [e-mail]
Internet www.my-egret.com

* 14 Cent ¢14/min from the German
fixed-line network, mobile phone
price: max. ¢42/min.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• The scooter has not yet been approved for use on public roadways and for this

reason may only be used on private property. If you want to use your scooter
outside Germany, you’ll first have to find out whether your EGRET may be
used in the particular country.

• The scooter is designed to transport one person only.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Any modifications made to increase performance or speed and any modifica

tion of the scooter’s characteristics in general, as well as opening the battery
compartment, will void the warranty.

• The scooter’s chassis identification number can be found on the bottom (EG

RET-TEN) or the side (EGRET EIGHT) of the battery compartment. Please
note this number on the back of these operating instructions, so that you’ll have
it available should you need it, e.g. for servicing.

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As part of quality assurance, each EGRET goes through several test drives
and charging cycles. You should however check all parts are properly working
and screws tighten prior to first-time use. In particular the folding mechanism
has to be checked. The locking of the folding mechanism must be accom­panied by a clearly audible „click“ noise - only then the folding mechansim is
correctly blocked. If this is not the case please contact your dealer. After the
first 50 km have your vehicle checked by your dealer or a bicycle repair shop
with respect to brakes, tightness of all bolts, and the scooter folding mecha­nism and the handlebar folding mechanism in particular. Every 500 km we
recommend having another check of these components carried out.

• The battery is not delivered fully charged, but your EGRET can be used

right away without charging it first.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

CAUTION

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If at all possible, avoid using the EGRET on wet surfaces or in the rain. For
one, slippery road surfaces increase the risk of accidents (longer braking dis­ tances, slipping in curves) and splashing water may aect how the brakes
work.

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Don‘t use the EGRET for jumping as this puts a lot of stress on the chassis

and may result in damage.

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Only use the EGRET on even surfaces. The EGRET is not designed for use
o-road or on steep inclines.

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Never charge your EGRET unattended and ideally place it on a fireproof,
non-conductive surface.

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Note the maximum payload of 100 kg.

THE SCOOTER SHOULD BE INSPECTED FOR ROAD SAFETY
PRIOR TO EACH USE.

Inspection includes:

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• Proper functioning of the brakes

• Securely locked scooter folding mechanism and the handlebar

folding mechanism

• Overall functionally safe condition

• Light and braking light function

NOTE

The EGRET EIGHT and EGRET-TEN are intended for

use by one person riding on non-public property and dry

surfaces.

If riding in poor weather conditions (rain, snow, ice) cannot be avoided, be
especially careful and go slowly. The EGRET is not designed for use in wet
weather, because slippery roadways greatly increase the distance needed to
brake.

After scooter maintenance, moisture may cause a delayed response in the
braking system. For this reason, after cleaning the scooter you should care
fully “brake the brakes dry” somewhere away from trac or carefully apply
the brakes more often when riding in the rain to maintain the proper braking
eect.

NOTE

If your scooter fails to reach full speed or range even with
a fully charged battery, this may be due to an unusual use of
your scooter, tyre pressure that is too low or a problem with the
battery.

Extreme temperatures, steep inclines, heavy loads, advanced battery age and
longer periods of storage without charging have a major eect on battery
performance.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Please note that regular use and charging (a full charge at least once every 60
days) is required to maintaining the service life of battery.

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TECHNICAL DATA EGRET EIGHT EGRET-TEN

Duration for 70% charge approx. 2 hours approx. 2 hours

Duration for 100% charge approx. 4-6 hours approx. 4-6 hours

Max. payload 100 kg 100 kg

Total weight 14 kg 17.5 kg

Motor output 350W 500W

Max. Output 650W 800W

TECHNICAL DATA

Battery LI-ION • 36V • 10.5AH LI-ION • 48V • 11.6AH

Wheel size 8 inches 8 inches

Brakes Front and rear Front and rear

Throttle Thumb Thumb

Light Front and rear Front and rear

Size 110 x 55.5 x 90-115 cm 115 x 55.5 x 89-114 cm

Size folded 109 x 14.5 x 38 cm 103 x 18.5 x 38 cm

Top speed up to 28 km/h up to30 km/h

Range up to 30 km up to 42 km

Ideal tyre pressure 36 PSI 36 PSI

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PRIOR TO FIRSTTIME OPERATION

Please note that the EGRET EIGHT and EGRET-TEN are not approved for use
on public roadways in Germany.

For your own safety you should always wear a helmet and suitable clothing. Wear
bright and light colours to ensure that the operators of other vehicles can see you
better and faster.
Your scooter is delivered by the manufacturer ready for use. Reflector stickers are
included with the vehicle. For your own safety, we recommend attaching them to
the sides of the fender next to the rear light. The EGRET EIGHT and EGRET­TEN come with a low basic charge and can be used straight away.

Prior to first time use and every ride, we request that you do the following:

• Check that the scooter folding mechanism and the handlebar folding
mechanism are secured and firmly adjusted.

• Check that the kickstand is in raised position.

• At walking speed, check that the brakes work properly.

• Check whether the rear and brake light go on when briefly pressing the
power button on the throttle.

PRIOR TO FIRST-TIME USE

• Attach the enclosed front light to the scooter.

Front suspension EGRET EIGHT: From time to time, the front suspension
needs to be maintained. In case intensive use causes tolerance of the sus­pension, this part of the scooter needs service!

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PRIOR TO FIRST-TIME USE

Check that the brakes work.

• The brake lever for the back wheel brake is located on the left side of the

handlebars, on the right for the front wheel brake.

• Engaging one or both brakes at the same time interrupts power to the rear

wheel and deactivates the throttle. This is why the motor does not respond to
the throttle when the brakes are engaged. Note that the EGRET EIGHT has
a power interruption when the left brake handle is pressed.

BATTERY AND CHARGER

Warnings about the battery and charger

• The EGRET EIGHT and EGRET-TEN come partially charged on delivery.

Although you can unpack and start using it right away, you should expect a
shorter range.

Initially charge the EGRET EIGHT and EGRET-TEN for approx. 6 hours.

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• Regular charging will protect your battery. Prolonged periods of storage wit-

hout charging may cause damage (a depth discharge) to the battery, resulting
in irreparable damage.

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Never store the EGRET EIGHT and EGRET-TEN uncharged. Storage without

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being charged will result in a depth discharge of the battery. Once depth di
scharged, the battery will be irreparably damaged.

• When not in use, batteries lose some charge every day. In winter, low

temperatures may cause battery capacity to drop o much faster.

• Storing the scooter for more than 24 hours with the charger connected to it

will result in to a broken charger and battery.

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