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Introduction
WARNING
Read all instructions carefully before installing and using the
Vector system. Improper use could result in serious injury.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
NOTICE
Move your bike chain to the largest chain ring and the
smallest cassette gear.
The bike chain should be in the outermost position to
determine proper clearance between the pedal pod cable and
the chain.
NOTE:
the chain and the crank arm.
There must be at least 5 mm clearance À between
Go to www.garmin.com/Vector3owner for the latest information
including bike compatibility, software updates, and video
tutorials.
Thank You
Thank you for your Vector 3 or Vector 3S purchase. This
manual covers both Vector 3 systems.
Vector 3 was designed for cyclists, by cyclists, to provide an
outstanding experience of owning a precision power
measurement system for your bike.
Vector 3 is simple, accurate, and easy to use.
For software updates, video tutorials, and everything you need
to get years of service out of your Vector 3, go to
www.garmin.com/Vector3owner.
Now it's time to put the power under your feet and get out there
and ride.
Getting Started
Install the Vector 3 components (Installing the
1
Vector 3
Install the shoe cleats (Installing the Shoe Cleats, page 2).
2
Pair Vector 3 with your Edge
3
Your
Go for a ride (Your First Ride, page 2).
4
View your history (Vector 3 Data, page 3).
5
Send your history to your computer (Sending Your Ride to
6
Components, page 1).
Edge 1000, page 2).
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device (Paring Vector 3 with
Garmin Connect, page 3).
Installing the Vector 3 Components
The installation steps for the Vector 3 and Vector 3S systems
are very similar. Procedures that are specific to the Vector 3S
system are noted.
Preparing for the Installation
Confirm the compatibility of your bike at www.garmin.com
1
/Vector3owner.
Find the sensor ID that is engraved on the spindle, and
2
write
it down.
Remove the existing pedals.
3
Clean the threads, and remove old grease.
4
Introduction 1
Tighten the cleat firmly to the shoe.
5
NOTE: Garmin recommends torque of 4 to 6 lbf-ft. (5 to 8 N-
m).
Adjusting the Release Tension
NOTICE
Do not overtighten the release tension screw on the bottom of
the pedal. The release tension should be adjusted equally for
both pedals.
Use a 3 mm hex key to adjust the release tension of each
pedal.
There is a window on the back of the pedal binding that
shows the allowable range.
Paring Vector 3 with Your Edge 1000
Before you can view Vector 3 data on the Edge device, you
must pair the devices.
Pairing is the connecting of ANT+
procedure contains instructions for the Edge 1000. If you have
another compatible device, see Other Compatible Devices,
page 6, or go to www.garmin.com/Vector3owner.
Bring the Edge device within range (3 m) of the sensor.
1
NOTE: Stay 10 m away from other ANT+ sensors while
pairing.
Turn on the Edge device.
2
From the home screen, select > Sensors > Add Sensor >
3
Power.
Rotate the crank arm a few times.
4
Select your sensor.
5
When the sensor is paired with your Edge device, a message
appears, and the sensor status is Connected. You can
customize a data field to display Vector 3 data.
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wireless sensors. This
Pedal Pod Status LED
Multiple green or red LED flashes indicate a system issue that
requires your attention.
LED Activity Status
1 green flash every 10
seconds.
The Vector system is working properly.
Installing the Shoe Cleats
NOTE: The left and right cleats are the same.
Apply a thin layer of grease on the cleat bolt threads.
1
2
Align the cleat À, washers Á, and bolts Â.
Use a 4 mm hex key to loosely attach each bolt to the sole of
3
the shoe.
Adjust the cleat to the shoe in your preferred position.
4
This can be adjusted after a trial ride.
2 Introduction
3 green flashes every
10 seconds.
1 red flash every 10 seconds. The battery is low.
Cannot connect to the other pedal.
20 green flashes File transfer or software update was
20 red flashes File transfer or software update failed.
successful.
Your First Ride
Before you ride with Vector 3 for the first time, you must enter
the crank length and set the installation angle of the sensors
inside the pedals. The Vector 3 system automatically calibrates
after each ride. You must also enter the crank length when you
move Vector 3 to another bike.
This procedure contains instructions for the Edge 1000 device. If
you have another compatible device, see Other Compatible
Devices, page 6, or go to www.garmin.com/Vector3owner.
Entering the Crank Length
The crank length is often printed on the crank arm.