Schwinn Electric String-Ray Supplemental Owner's Manual
SCHWINN STINGRAY ELECTRIC
Manufactured for Pacific Cycle, Inc.
(A Division of Dorel Industries)
Pacific Cycle, Inc.
4902 Hammersley Road
Madison, WI 53711
800-666-8813
www.schwinnstingray.com
Customer Service/Warranty
• 877-741-6154
• service@pacific-cycle.co
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© 2005 Pacific Cycle, Inc.
Made in China
WARNING
• Age range for use: 10 to 16 years of age.
• Maximum l
oading: 200 lbs.
• NEVER carry a passenger on a StingRay Ele
ctric.
1
Introduction .................................................................. 03-04
Service and Repairs ..........................................................
05
Charge the Battery ......................................................
06-07
Safety Rules ................................................................. 08-10
Get to Know Your StingRay Electric ..........................11-12
Before Every Ride .............................................................13
Care and Maintenance ................................................ 14-21
Cleaning ...........................................................14
Tire Maintenance ............................................
15
Batteries ..........................................................17
Replacing the Batteries ..................................
18
Battery Disposal .............................................18
Troubleshooting .......................................................... 19-21
Warranty .............................................................................22
TABLE OF CONTENTS
02
Brake Lever and Fuse ....................................16
WARNING
FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILD, READ ALL WARNINGS AND
ASSEMBLY/USE INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
• SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do not follow the instructions
in this manual.
• ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED. The product contains small parts, which
are for adult assembly ONLY. Keep small children away when assembling.
• ALWAYS remove protective material and plastic bags and dispose of properly
before assembly.
03
KEEP THIS MANUAL
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when
resold or otherwise transferred to a new owner or operator. The manual contains important safety information
and instructions which should be read carefully before operating the StingRay Electric. FOR ALL PARTS
NOT COVERED IN THIS MANUAL, SEE STINGRAY BICYCLE OWNERS MANUAL.
THIS MANUAL IS FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD
Your child's safety depends on your commitment to take the time necessary to fully educate him/her on the
proper operation of the StingRay Electric. Read through this manual with your child, page by page. Explain all
of the instructions and warnings it contains. Be sure to emphasize all safety precautions. Question your child
as you go
through the manual to make sure he/she understands what you are saying. NOTE: Be sure to take
breaks when your child's attention begins to wander. Full attention at all times is needed to safely operate the
StingRay Electric.
KNOW YOUR CHILD'S ABILITIES
Children differ in skills, physical abilities and judgement. Some children may not be able to operate a
StingRay Electric safely. Parents should permit continued use only if they determine that the child has the
ability to operate the StingRay Electric safely.
04
Write the serial number of your StingRay Electric here for future reference. When speaking to Customer
Service, you will need to provide the model number (xxxx) and the serial number, found on the front of
the frame.
MODEL NUMBER _______________________________
SERIAL NUMBER
_______________________________
• Complete and return registration card to validate your warranty (see warranty information on page 22).
• If you experience problems, missing parts, or need service repairs for your StingRay Electric, do
not return it to the place of purchase. Call Pacific Cycle Customer Service/ Warranty
at 877-741-6154 or e-mail us at service@pacific-cycle.com.
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
05
WARNING
• ONLY ADULTS may charge battery. NEVER allow a child to charge battery. Serious injury could occur.
• DO NOT charge battery if you see wear or damage to the battery, connections and wires, charger
and its supply cord.
• DO NOT allow battery to drain completely. Permanent damage to battery could occur. Recharge battery
after each use. If not used often, recharge once a month.
• DO NOT remove batteries from battery case.
• The StingRay Electric uses two 12-volt DC batteries to supply power to a 250 watt motor.
• Charge batteries for 12 hours before use.
• Failure to charge battery according to directions will permanently damage battery and
void the warranty.
WARNING
PREVENT FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK:
• NEVER use a different charger to charge the battery. A fire or explosion could occur. ALWAYS use
the charger supplied with your Electric StingRay.
• NEVER use charger for any other product. Overheating, fire or explosion could occur.
• NEVER tamper with electrical circuit system. Shock, fire or explosion could occur, permanently
damaging system.
• DO NOT allow direct contact between the battery terminals. Fire or explosion could occur.
• DO NOT
allow any type of liquid to come in contact with battery or its components. ALWAYS charge
battery in a dry area.
• DO NOT
charge battery near heat of flammable materials. Explosive gases are created during the
charging process. Fire or explosion could occur. ALWAYS
charge in a well-ventilated area.
• DO NOT open battery or charger. Burns or electric shock could occur.
CHARGE THE BATTERY
06
1. Insert rounded end of the charger into charging outlet on the StingRay Electric.
• ONLY use 12-volt charger that is supplied with the StingRay Electric.
• Input: AC 90-130V 50/60 Hz
• Output: DC 14V 0.1-1.8A (100-1800mA)
2. Plug other end of charger into a standard electrical outlet (120 volt). NEVER
use extension cords.
3. Batteries are charging when indicator light on charger BLINKS. When charging batteries for the first time,
charge them for at least 12 hours. DO NOT charge more than 30 hours. It is normal for charger to feel warm,
and to make sounds while charging. When batteries are fully charged, indicator light will glow SOLID.
NOTE: When recharging after use, normal charging time will be about 8 hours.
4. When batteries are fully charged, first unplug charger from electrical outlet, then from charging outlet. Store
charger in a dry place.
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