VOLTBIKE metro Owner's Manual

metro

Owner's Manual

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PRINTSPEC: EN_METRO-2013v1
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WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT

IMPROPER ELECTRIC BICYCLE USE CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH

L’UTILISATION INAPPROPRIÉE DU VÉLO POURRAIT ENTRAÎNER DES BLESSURES GRAVES VOIRE

MORTELLES.

ALWAYS USE A DOT
APPROVED HELMET

AND PROTECTIVE

GEAR

TOUJOURS PORTER
UN CASQUE ET DES

VÉTEMENTS DE SÉCU-

RITÉ APPROUVÉS

DO NOT CARRY PAS-

SENGERS

NE JAMAIS ACCEPT-

ER DE PASSAGERS

NEVER USE ON HIGH

SPEED ROADS

NE JAMAIS UTILISER

LE VÉLO SUR DES

ROUTES À GRANDE

VITESSE

NEVER USE WITH

DRUGS OR ALCOHOL

NE JAMAIS UTILISER

SOUS L’INFLUENCE

DE DROGUES OU

D’ALCOOL

NEVER OPERATE:

- Without proper training or instruction.

- At speeds too fast for your skills or
conditions.

NE JAMAIS UTILISER:

- Sans avoir été entraîné ou informé sur l’utilisation de
l’équipement.

- À des vitesses trop rapides pour son niveau de connais­sance ou pour les conditions de la route.

ALWAYS:

- Wear proper riding gear.

- Avoid un-paved surfaces as they may
seriously affect handling and control.

TOUJOURS:

- Porter des vêtements de conduite appropriés ainsi que
des lunettes de sécurité.

- Éviter les surfaces non pavées qui pourraient sérieuse­ment affecter le contrôle du volant.

READ OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING.

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.

LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT LE MANUEL DE L’USAGER AVANT D’UTILISER LE VÉLO. SUIVRE LES INSTRUC-

TIONS ET AVERTISSEMENTS DE CE MANUEL.

WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT

This manual should be considered a permanent part of your VOLTBIKE and s

hould remain with the
VOLTBIKE when resold or otherwise transferred to a new user or operator. The manual contains important
safety information and instructions should be read carefully before operating the VOLTBIKE.

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VOLTBIKE

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WELCOME

Thank you for purchasing the VOLTBIKE Metro.

LIMITED WARRANTY

VOLTBIKE gives a 180 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY from the original
date of purchase on all components of the VOLTBIKE Electric
Bicycles against defects in material or workmanship. During the
warranty period VOLTBIKE will repair, provide replacement parts or
replace your VOLTBIKE

Metro at no charge at the discretion of

VOLTBIKE. This warranty does not cover normal wear items or

damage caused by neglect or misuse of the product.

Electric Motor

180 Days

Battery (see battery section)

180 Days

Frame

180 Days

Warranty void if:

- Frame is bent or broken.

- Wheels are bent or broken.

- Fender is bent or broken due to abuse.

- Any sign of accident, impact, jumping, spinouts or roll over.

- Any VOLTBIKE that has been altered structurally, modified,
neglected, improperly maintained or used for racing.

- Improper or infrequent battery charging (see battery section).

The warranty begins on the original date of purchase. This warranty is
not transferrable to another consumer.

All information contained within this publication is based on the lat­est product information at the time of publication. Due to constant
improvements in the design and quality of production components,
some minor discrepancies may result between the actual vehicle and
the information presented in this manual. We reserve the right to make
product changes at any time, without notice and without incurring any
obligation to make the same or similar changes to the VOLTBIKE
previously built or sold. Depictions and/or procedures in this
publication are intended for reference use only.

VOLTBIKE is not liable
for any incidental, consequential, or contiguous damages arising from
the use of this product.

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REGISTRATION

The warranty registration form must be submitted to VOLTBIKE
within 30 days of purchase along with the UPC (Universal Product
Code) label on the box. The registration form can be found on the
last page of this Owner’s Manual or online at www.voltbike.ca.

BOTH the registration form and UPC label must be submitted in order
to activate the warranty coverage.

To register your VOLTBIKE by mail, submit completed registration
form to the address listed on the form. You can also register your

VOLTBIKE online at: www.voltbike.ca (We encourage our customers
to use our online registration system). Upon receipt of this

registration, VOLTBIKE will record and register your warranty. No
verification of registration and warranty will be sent to the purchaser.
NO WARRANTY COVERAGE WILL BE ALLOWED UNLESS
YOUR VOLTBIKE IS REGISTERED WITH VOLTBIKE AND THE
UPC LABEL HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

The bicycle’s serial number is located on the front steering column,
adjacent to the

removable battery and under the plastic lid.

WARRANTY COVERAGE AND EXCLUSIONS

VOLTBIKE limited warranty excludes any failures that are not caused
by a defect in material or workmanship. The warranty does not cover
accidental damage, normal wear and tear, abuse, or improper
handling. This warranty does not cover any VOLTBIKE that has been
altered structurally, modified, neglected, improperly maintained, or
used for purposes other than for which it was manufactured and
intended. VOLTBIKE does not cover any damages which occur
during trailer transit or as a result of unauthorized service or the use of
unauthorized p

arts including chemicals, fuels, and lubricants.

PLEASE SEE THE SAFETY SECTION BEFORE OPERATING
THE VOLTBIKE!

Initial setup of your VOLTBIKE is very important in ensuring trouble­free operation.

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HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE

If your VOLTBIKE requires warranty service, please contact the
VOLTBIKE customer service center at 778-994-3502 for instructions
on filing for a warranty claim. You can also find a list of authorized
VOLTBIKE service centers listed on the website: www.voltbike.ca.
When requesting warranty service you must have your copy of the
Warranty Registration form and the sales receipt for authorization.

YOUR VOLTBIKE METRO

Instrument Panel

Ignition

Double Stand

Battery

Tailights

Rear Wheel Lock

Throttle Grip

Charging Dock

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CONTENTS

1.

Important
Registration & Warranty
Your VOLTBIKE

Safety

1.1 Age Restrictions................................................

1.2 Safety Legend...................................................

1.3 Important Safety Notes.....................................

1.4 Safety Decals and Locations.............................

1.5 Safety Gear.......................................................

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Display Unit & Controls

2.1 Left Handlebar...................................................

2.2 Right Handlebar................................................

2.3 Ignition..............................................................

2.4 Display Unit......................................................

2.5 Wheels..............................................................

2.6 Tires..................................................................

2.7 Motor.................................................................

2.8 Battery...............................................................

2.9 Lighting.............................................................

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Inspection

3.1 Inpsection Before Riding...................................

3.2 Inspection After Riding......................................2325

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Riding

4.1 Weather.............................................................

4.2 Weather Conditions..........................................

4.3 Seasons............................................................

4.4 Road Conditions...............................................

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4.5 Pedaling............................................................

4.6 Turning..............................................................

4.7 Acceleration......................................................

4.8 Braking..............................................................

4.9 Parking..............................................................

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5.

Maintenance

5.1 Battery Maintenance.........................................

5.2 Battery Recycling..............................................

5.3 Lubrication........................................................

5.4 Tires..................................................................

5.5 Brakes..............................................................

5.6 Storage.............................................................

5.7 VOLTBIKE Cleaning............................................

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6.

Specifications........................................................... 32

7.

Notes....................................................................... 33

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1. SAFETY

WARNING!
Failure to follow the safety instructions in this manual may result in serious injury and/
or death.

1.1 AGE RESTRICTIONS

Operation is prohibited for anyone under the age of 16.

KNOW YOUR VOLTBIKE

The operator of the VOLTBIKE is responsible for their own
personal safety, as well as the safety of others.

Never operate the VOLTBIKE without proper understanding of
Safety Training in the Owner’s Manual. VOLTBIKE highly
recommends that beginners take a training course with a licensed
instructor. You can access information on electric bicycle rider
training programs on our website: www.voltbike.ca

Operating your VOLTBIKE without proper instruction could be
hazardous to the operator. The risk of injury may increase greatly if
you are not trained to operate the VOLTBIKE properly under different
situations

and weather conditions.

For information on e-bike legislation in your area, please visit www.
scooterbay.ca. Under the duration of provincial pilot programs, all
conventional bicycle legislation and fines apply to the use of e-bikes,
such as your new VOLTBIKE

Metro.

1.2 SAFETY LEGEND

You will come upon the following types of safety notes and reminders
when reading this manual.

WARNING!
This safety alert warning indicates a potential hazard that may result in serious
personal injury.

CAUTION!
This safety alert caution indicated a potential hazard that may result in minor personal
injury or damage to the vehicle.

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1.3 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

Serious personal injury can result if you do not follow the instructions
and procedures listed below. Further notes are listed throughout the
manual.

Make sure to read this manual and all labels carefully, and follow
the operating procedures described on how to

properly use

your VOLTBIKE.

• Neverallowanyoneunderthe16yearsofagetooperate

the VOLTBIKE.

• Neverrideonsidewalksorpedestrianwalkways.

•

TheVOLTBIKEisnotrecommendedforanyoneshorterthan

60” tall.

• Donotuseheadphonesorcellularphoneswhenoperating

your VOLTBIKE.

• Donotoperatewhilebarefoot,wearingsandals,opentoed,

high-heeled, platform, or slip on footwear, as this may pre
vent you from conducting emergency braking procedures.

•

AlwaysbefullyseatedwhenridingyourVOLTBIKE.

• Avoidridingonunevensurfaces.

• Donotridewithclothingorextremitiesincloseproximityto

the drive chain or any moving parts.

• Alwaysusebothbrakesatthesametimewhenstopping.

• Neveraccelerateandhaveoneorbothbrakesengagedat

the same time. This will damage the motor and drivetrain.

• Donotremoveanycomponentsasthiswilljeopardiseyour

safety and the performance of your VOLTBIKE.

•

Neverexceedspeedsof40km/h(27mph).

• Donotcarrycargothatwillobstructyourfrontorrearline

of sight.

•

AlwaysoperateyourVOLTBIKEatsafespeedswhichwill

allow you to avoid any sudden obstacles and allow for safe
braking.

• Neverattemptwheelies,jumps,oranyotherstunts.

•

AlwaysinspectyourVOLTBIKEbeforeeachusetomake

sure it is in safe operating condition. Always follow the
inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules
outlined in your owner’s manual.

• Alwayskeepbothhandsonthehandlebarandbothfeeton

the footrest of the bicycle during operation.

• Alwaysfollowproperturningproceduresasdescribedin

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this manual. Avoid turning at excessive speeds.

• Avoidridingoverdebrisorobstaclesontheroad,suchas

potholes and fallen tree branches.

• Alwaysbecarefulofskiddingorsliding.Onslippery

surfaces, such as ice, travel slowly and use extra caution to
reduce the possibility of skidding or sliding out of control.

•

NeveroperateyourVOLTBIKEwhileundertheinfluenceof

alcohol or drugs.

• Donotoperatethebicycleiftiresarenotwithintherecom

mended pressures.

• Takeextracautionandfollowinstallationinstructionswhen

modifying your VOLTBIKE with factory accessories.

•

NeverexceedthestatedloadcapacityforyourVOLTBIKE.

Cargo should be evenly distributed and attached securely.
Reduce speed and follow the instructions in this manual
for carrying cargo and make sure to allow longer distances
for braking.

•

NevermodifyyourVOLTBIKEwithhomemadeaccessories.

Doing so will void the warranty and may cause unpredict
able performance of your vehicle, posing a risk to your
safety.