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2 Welcme Thank yu fr purchasing the RadRver TM frm Rad Pwer Bikes TM. We take pride in bringing yu a quality prduct that will ffer years f enjyment. Thanks fr riding RAD! Using This Manual This manual cntains details f the prduct, its equipment, and infrmatin n its peratin and maintenance and ther helpful tips fr wners. Read it carefully and familiarize yurself with the RadRver befre using it t ensure safe use and prevent tragic accidents. Be sure t retain this manual as yur cnvenient RadRver infrmatin surce. This manual cntains many Warnings and Cautins cncerning the safe peratin and cnsequences if safe setup, peratin and maintenance are nt perfrmed. All infrmatin in this manual shuld be carefully reviewed and if yu have any questins yu shuld cntact Rad Pwer Bikes immediately. The ntes, warnings and cautins cntained within the manual and marked by this triangular Cautin Symbl shuld als be given special care. Users shuld als pay special attentin t infrmatin marked in this manual beginning with NOTICE. Because it is impssible t anticipate every situatin r cnditin which can ccur while riding, this manual makes n representatins abut the safe use f bicycles under all cnditins. There are risks assciated with the use f any bicycle which cannt be predicted r avided, and which are the sle respnsibility f the rider. Yu shuld keep this manual, alng with any ther dcuments that were included with yur bicycle, fr future reference, hwever all cntent in this manual is subject t change r withdrawal withut ntice. Visit t dwnlad the latest versin. Rad Pwer Bikes makes every effrt t ensure accuracy f its dcumentatin and assumes n respnsibility f liability if any errrs r inaccuracies appear within. Assembly and first adjustment f yur Rad Pwer Bike requires special tls and skills and it is recmmended that this shuld be dne by a trained bicycle mechanic if pssible. We are here t help! Please cntact us at SUPPORT@RADPOWERBIKES.COM r if yu have questins. 2

3 Table f Cntents Welcme... 2 Using This Manual... 2 Table f Cntents... 3 General Inf... 4 Assembly Instructins... 6 Battery Charging Operatin Maintenance Trubleshting Warnings and Safety Link t Assembly Vide and Online Resurces Warranty

4 General Inf Assembly and Fit Crrect assembly and fit are essential elements f ensuring yur bicycling safety, perfrmance and cmfrt. If yu have the experience, skill and tls t cmplete these essential steps befre yur first ride, Rad Pwer Bikes recmmends having a certified bicycle mechanic check yur wrk. NOTICE: If yu d nt have the experience, skill and tls t cmplete assembly and fit, Rad Pwer Bikes highly recmmends having a certified bicycle mechanic cmplete these prcedures as well as ensure any future adjustments r tuning. NOTICE: A critical aspect f assembling yur Rad Pwer Bike is securing the frnt wheel and checking the tightness f the rear wheel axle nuts. All Rad Pwer Bikes use a quick release frnt wheel munting mechanism and the rear wheel is blted n. Bth wheels need t be prperly secured befre perating yur bike. Mandatry Equipment and Use Lcatins Befre all rides, ensure yu have all required and recmmended safety equipment and are fllwing all laws pertaining t using an electric bicycle in yur regin. Fr example, these laws may include the need fr mandatry equipment, use f hand signals and where yu can ride. Changing Cmpnents r Attaching Accessries The use f nn-riginal cmpnents r spare parts can jepardize the safety f yur RadRver, invalidate yur warranty and in sme cases, cause yur RadRver t nt cnfrm with laws pertaining t yur bike. The replacement f riginal cmpnents r installatin f third party accessries r accessries frm Rad Pwer Bikes nt explicitly recmmended fr yur bicycle mdel, is at yur wn risk. Safety Check Befre Each Ride Always check the cnditin f yur bicycle befre yu ride in additin t having regular maintenance perfrmed. If yu are unsure f hw t cnduct a cmplete check f the cnditin f yur bicycle befre every ride, yu shuld cnsult a certified 4

5 bicycle mechanic fr assistance. Here are sme f the checks yu need t perfrm t imprve safety and prlng the life f yur bicycle: Electrical System The electrical system n yur RadRver ffers varius levels f pwer assistance and lighting fr different perating cnditins and user preferences. It is critical that yu familiarize yurself with all aspects f yur RadRvers electrical system and check t see that it is wrking crrectly befre every ride. The frnt and rear brake levers cntain safety pwer cutff switches which disable the hub mtrs assistance when applied, bth levers shuld be checked fr crrect peratin. The thrttle shuld prvide smth acceleratin when gradually applied. If the thrttle, brake lever cutff switches, pedal assistance r lighting is nt functining nrmally, intermittent, r nt wrking, please discntinue using yur RadRver immediately and cntact Rad Pwer Bike technical supprt team fr assistance. Brakes Ensure brakes are wrking crrectly, all braking system cmpnents are free frm damage and prperly secured. When yu fully squeeze the brake levers, ensure neither the frnt r rear brake levers tuch the handlebar. Take yur bike t a certified bike mechanic t have the brakes repaired if yu find a prblem. Tires and Wheels Yur wheels shuld always spin straight and must be repaired r replaced if they wbble side t side r up and dwn when spinning. If yur wheels becme untrue r spkes lsen, d nt attempt t true r tighten unless yu have adequate knwledge, tls and experience. It is recmmended that a certified bicycle mechanic perfrms all wheel tuning and truing peratins n yur Rad Pwer Bike. Ensure yur tires and inner tubes are in gd wrking cnditin withut any visual damage and have the crrect amunt f air pressure. Always replace tires and inner tubes with punctures, cuts r damage befre yu ride. Tires withut the crrect amunt f air pressure can reduce perfrmance, increase tire and cmpnent wear and make riding yur bicycle unsafe. Accessries, Straps and Hardware Ensure all hardware is secured and all apprved accessries are prperly attached per the specific cmpnent manufacturers instructins. It is gd practice t lk ver all hardware, straps and accessries befre each ride and if yu d discver smething is wrng r find smething yu are nt sure abut, please have it checked a certified bicycle mechanic. 5

6 Quick Release Levers Quick release levers are lcated thrughut the RadRver fr securing the seat pst and the frnt wheel t the bicycle. These prvide cnvenience t the user since they allw the frnt wheel t be remved, and the seat pst t be adjusted withut tls. Since quick release levers can be lsened during transprtatin, r accidentally between r during rides, it is imprtant that yu regularly check t ensure these cmpnents are prperly secured. Suspensin, Handlebar, Grips and Seat Adjustments The suspensin frk n yur RadRver will affect the handling f the bicycle s yu MUST understand hw it wrks befre use. The suspensin frk shuld be prperly adjusted fr yur weight and terrain. Check t ensure the handlebar, handlebar stem and seat pst are prperly fastened, aligned and fitted t the user. Ensure all the hardware securing the handlebars and seat are prperly tightened including all quick release levers. Lse, wrn r damaged handlebar grips shuld be replaced befre yu ride. Battery Pack Charged, Secured and Unplugged Ensure the battery is fully charged and perating prperly. The battery gauge n the LCD display and battery pack munted charge status indicatr shuld read similarly. The battery pack MUST be lcked nt the frame battery munt, prperly befre use. Ensure the battery charger is unplugged frm the battery pack and put away befre yu ride. Assembly Instructins NOTICE: The fllwing assembly steps are nly a general guide t assist in the assembly f yur Rad Pwer Bike and is nt a cmplete r cmprehensive manual f all aspects f assembly, maintenance and repair. We recmmend yu cnsult a certified bicycle mechanic t assist in the assembly, repair and maintenance f yur bicycle. Step 1: Remve bike frm cartn and carefully set ut all cntents f the bx. Remve packaging material prtecting the bicycle frame and cmpnents. Ensure the fllwing pieces are included in the package. If there are any missing parts, please cntact Rad Pwer Bikes fr help replacing missing pieces. 1. RadRver 2. Frnt wheel and frnt wheel quick release 3. Pedals (Left and Right) 6

7 4. Headlight 5. Charger 6. Keys fr battery pack 7. Assembly tls and manuals 8. Cmplimentary Rad Pwer Bikes hat Step 2: Install handlebar nt stem as shwn in the assembly vide fr the RadRver at Be sure t center the handlebar and ensure hardware is prperly secured. Step 3: Install frnt wheel. Fr detailed instructins please view the RadRver Assembly vide and Quick Release Installatin vide fund at Ensure frnt wheel and quick release are prperly secured befre mving n t the next step. When prperly installed, the frnt wheel shuld be fully seated in the drputs f the frnt frk, and the quick release lever shuld be fully and prperly secured as shwn in the assembly and instructinal vides. Step 4: Install the pedals. Use the pedal marked with an L n the left side and the right pedal marked with an R n the right side (side with drivetrain gears). Be careful t nt crss thread the pedals. Tighten securely as shwn in the assembly vide. 7

8 Step 5: Inflate tires t desired PSI. Recmmended pressure 20 PSI (1.379 Bar). D nt verinflate r underinflate tires. Step 6: Set desired saddle height. Secure tightly with the quick release lever at the desired height. Ensure saddle pst is nt extended beynd the minimum insertin marking near the base f the saddle pst. Step 7: Check that the battery pack is lcked t the frame f the RadRver. Step 8: Install included rear taillight nt seat pst if desired. Remve clear plastic strip frm included rear taillight. Once remved yu can depress the rubber buttn n tp f the light t turn n varius mdes. Once the bike is turned n, fllwing the prcedures utlined in the Operatin sectin f this manual, yu can turn n the headlight and LCD backlight by hlding dwn the mde and up arrws n the display cntrl pad n the left side f the handlebars. STEP 9: The frnt headlight is equipped with a light sensr which will autmatically dim the headlight when riding during day. The sensr is cvered by a switch n the back f the headlight (side facing the rider). When the small paque sensr is cvered by the switch, the headlight, when turned n, will always be full brightness, daytime and nighttime. If the sensr is expsed, the headlight, when turned n, will be dimmed during the day autmatically, and switch back t bright when it is dark ut. This is 8

9 designed t save pwer during daylight use, but the user can select either ptin based n preference. NOTICE: Ensure all hardware is tightened prperly and all safety checks in the fllwing sectins are perfrmed befre first use. Cntact Rad Pwer Bikes if yu have any questins regarding the assembly f yur bike. If yu are nt able t ensure all the assembly steps in the assembly vide are perfrmed prperly, r yu are unable t view the assembly vide please cnsult a certified lcal bicycle service prvider fr assistance in additin t cntacting Rad Pwer Bikes fr help. D nt extend any cmpnents including the stem, rear rack, r saddle pst beynd any minimum insertin marking etched int the cmpnents. Ensure that all hardware is prperly tightened and secured befre mving n t next step therwise serius injury r death culd ccur. Recmmended Trque Values Hardware Lcatin Trque Required (Nm) Handlebar Stem Saddle Frnt Wheel (Fr Bikes with Blt n Frnt Wheel) Rear Wheel Bttm Bracket Parts Pedals 35 Disk munting Blts 6 Disk Caliper Munt 10 Crank Blts 40 Rear Derailleur Cable Pinch 6 Frnt Derailleur Clamp 7 Saddle Pst Clamp 7 9

10 Adjusting the Saddle Height 1) Open the quick release skewer by swinging pen the lever utwards abut 180 degrees. 2) Yu can nw mve the saddle up and dwn by sliding the saddle pst. Set the desired saddle height. 3) After tightening the finger nut n the seat pst quick release prperly, clse the quick release lever by swinging the lever back 180 degrees until it lks like the image belw and the saddle cannt mve up, dwn r t the left r right. Befre using the bike, check that the saddle pst quick release skewer is clsed and tightened prperly. Check that it is crrectly fitted befre every ride and after every time the bike is left unsupervised, even fr a shrt time. Otherwise, the saddle pst may cme lse and result in lss f cntrl and serius injuries. Fr mst users, the saddle height shuld be set by placing the ball f yur ft n the pedal when the crank is at its lwest pint. Yur leg shuld almst be fully extended. Adjusting the Saddle Psitin and Angle T change the angle and hrizntal psitin f the saddle: 1) Und the Allen head blt underneath the saddle n the saddle clamp psitined immediately underneath the saddle, abve the rear wheel. 10

11 2) Yu can nw mve the saddle backwards r frwards in the guide and adjust the angle f the saddle. A hrizntal psitin is desirable fr mst riders. There are white limit markings n the saddle rail, which shw the minimum and maximum hrizntal mvement allwed fr this cmpnent, d nt exceed these limits. NOTICE: Ensure saddle pst and saddle are prperly adjusted befre riding. D nt raise the saddle pst beynd the minimum insertin marking etched int the saddle pst tube. If yur saddle pst prjects frm the frame beynd these markings, the saddle pst r frame may break, which culd cause yu t lse cntrl and fall. Prir t first use, be sure t tighten the saddle clamp prperly. A lse saddle clamp r saddle pst binding blt can cause damage t the bicycle r can cause yu t lse cntrl r fall. Peridically check t make sure that the saddle clamp is prperly tightened. Rider Cmfrt T btain maximum cmfrt, the rider shuld nt verextend his r her arms reach when riding. T btain the mst cmfrtable riding psitin and ffer the best pssible pedaling efficiency, the saddle height shuld be set crrectly in relatin t the rider s leg length as briefly described abve. The crrect saddle height shuld nt allw leg strain frm ver extensin, and the hips shuld nt rck frm side t side when pedaling. While sitting n the bicycle with ne pedal at its lwest pint, place the ball f yur ft n that pedal. The crrect saddle height will allw the knee t be slightly bent in this psitin. A bicycle fitting prfessinal shuld be cnsulted if yu have any questins regarding prper bike fit t avid strain n the rider. 11

12 Battery Charging Charging Prcedure Fllw these steps fr charging yur Rad Pwer Bike: 1. Turn the battery pack ff using the key switch. 2. Remve the rubber cver n the charging scket n the ppsite side f the battery switch. 3. With the battery n r ff the bike, place the charger in a flat, secure place, and cnnect the DC utput plug frm the charger (rund barrel cnnectr) t the charging prt n the side f the battery pack. 4. Then cnnect the input plug (110/220-vlt plug) t the pwer utlet, charging shuld initiate and will be indicated by the LED charge status light n the charger turning red. 5. After charging, indicated by the charging indicatr light turning green, unplug the charger frm the wall utlet first and prceed t remve the charger utput plug frm the bike charging prt. Always charge yur battery in temperatures between 10 and 26 degrees Celsius and ensure the battery and charger are nt damaged befre initiating charge. If yu ntice anything unusual while charging, please discntinue charging and use f the bike and cntact Rad Pwer Bikes fr help. 12

13 Basic Battery Charging Tips The battery shuld be recharged after each use. There is n memry effect, s yu can charge the battery after shrt rides withut damage. The battery can be recharged n r ff the bike. Remve the battery by turning the key and then pulling the battery frward and up until the battery detaches frm the mating receptacle. The charger will autmatically stp charging when the battery pack is full. Always charge in dry lcatins and indrs away frm direct sunlight, dirt r debris. D nt cver up the charger when plugged in r charging, it air cls and needs t be left in an pen space. D nt charge with the charger in the inverted psitin which can inhibit cling and reduce the charger s life. Check the charger cables, charger and battery fr damage befre beginning each charge. The light n the charger will turn green when charge is cmplete and stay red while the battery charges Charging nrmally takes 3-5 hurs, hwever it can take lnger when yu first receive the bike since the battery pack is balancing. Charge in a clear area away frm ptential t trip n the charging crds, r damage t ccur t the bike, battery r charging equipment while parked. When the Battery Is Remved D nt tuch the + and - terminal cntacts n the bttm f the battery when the battery is remved frm the bike. Be careful nt t drp r damage the battery pack when lse frm the bike. When Installing the Battery nt the Bike D nt frce the battery nt the receptacle, slwly align and push battery dwn int the receptacle. Ensure the key is in the lcked psitin befre riding and check that the battery has been prperly secured t the bike befre each use by pulling upwards and testing the security f the pack. 13

14 Charging Time When the input and utput plugs f the charger are cnnected prperly, and the battery is nt fully charged, the red charging indicatr light shuld illuminate, shwing that the battery is charging. The time that the battery takes t fully charge the battery is dependent n varius factrs including distance traveled, riding characteristics, terrain, paylad, and battery age. The fllwing table prvides an estimate f charge time based n mst cmmn distances traveled in regular peratin: Distance Traveled Charge Time t Fully Recharge 8 km 1 hur 16 km 1.5 hurs 24 km 2.5 hurs 32 km 3.5 hurs 40 km 4.5 hurs 48 km 5.5 hurs Ntice: The battery pack can take lnger t charge when fully depleted and when the battery is new. As yur battery ages yu might als experience increased charging times, but this is nly expected after 3-5 years f regular use. If yur battery des nt seem t be charging nrmally, and taking lnger t charge than expected, please discntinue charging and cntact Rad Pwer Bikes immediately. Charger Safety Infrmatin Keep charger in a safe place away frm children. Fully charge the battery befre each use t extend the life f the battery and help t reduce the chance f verdischarging the battery pack. D nt charge the battery with any ther chargers than what was riginally supplied with yur Rad Pwer Bike r a charger purchased directly frm Rad Pwer Bikes fr use with yur specific bike serial number, as apprved by Rad Pwer Bikes. The charger wrks n 110/220 V 50/60 Hz standard hme AC pwer utlets, d nt pen the charger t select vltage input, the charger autmatically detects and accunts fr incming vltage. Avid charger cntact with liquids, dirt/debris r metal bjects. 14

15 Stre the charger in a lcatin where it cannt suffer damage frm falls/impact. The charger shuld nly be used indrs in a dry ventilated area. If yu ntice a strange smell r the charger r battery are verheating, please stp charging immediately and cntact Rad Pwer Bikes. D nt yank r pull n the cables f the charger. When unplugging carefully remve bth the AC and DC cables by way f pulling n the plastic plugs, nt pulling n the cables. Operatin Please take special care in charging f yur Rad Pwer Bike in accrdance with the abve prcedures and safety infrmatin. Failure t fllw prper charging prcedures can result in damage t yur Rad Pwer Bike, charger, persnal prperty and/r serius injury r death. Start-Up Prcedure After the bike has been prperly assembled fllwing the unbxing vide and all cmpnents are secured crrectly, yu may nw prceed t start up the vehicle and select the pwer level fllwing the next steps. 1. Install the key and secure the battery pack t the frame munt, turning in the clckwise directin until yu reach the n psitin. Remve the key and test t see the battery cannt be remved befre prceeding. 2. Hld dwn the center mde buttn n the display remte fr 2 secnds then release, the display shuld turn n. 3. Select yur desired level f pedal assistance between level 0 thrugh 5 using the up and dwn arrws n the display remte. Level 1 crrespnds t the lwest level f pedal assistance, and level 5 crrespnds t the highest level f pedal assistance. Level 0 indicates pedal assistance will be inactive. 4. T turn n the headlight nce the LCD display are n, hld dwn the tp and middle buttn lcated n the left side f the handlebars fr 2-3 secnds. 5. With the prper safety gear and rider knwledge and understanding yu may nw prceed t perate yur Rad Pwer Bike. Yu can begin by pedaling the bike in the apprpriate drivetrain gear with r withut pedal assistance. Yu may als use the thrttle t accelerate and maintain yur desired speed. 15

16 6. The thrttle is used by first ensuring the black buttn that is part f the thrttle assembly is depressed, and then slwly and carefully applying the thrttle by rtating the thrttle backwards twards the rider. If the buttn n the thrttle is nt depressed, the thrttle will nt be active. D nt use the thrttle unless yu are n the bike. The black buttn n the thrttle is a latching type switch, s nce yu have it depressed, yu d nt need t hld it dwn. With the buttn depressed, the thrttle can be used whenever the bike is turned n. NOTICE: Even if yu are an experienced bicycle user, please take the time t read and implement the guidelines described in the wner s manual accmpanying yur RadRver, and the manuals included with each sub cmpnent. NOTICE: D nt perfrm any f the steps in the Operatin sectin f this manual until yu have read this entire manual since there are imprtant details in the fllwing sectins, especially related t safety. 16

17 Users must becme accustmed t the bikes pwer cntrl system befre perating. The thrttle mechanism allws full pwer t be activated frm a stp and inexperienced users shuld take extra care when first applying the thrttle. The pedal assistance feature is als a pwerful ptin and users shuld fully research and understand hw t perate it befre first use. Nt taking care t familiarize yurself and practice the peratin f the pwer system n yur Rad Pwer Bikes can lead t death r serius injury, please head this warning. Users must fllw the instructins and warnings cntained in this manual fr their safety. D nt attempt t perate yur Rad Pwer Bike until yu have attained adequate knwledge f its cntrl and peratin. Damage caused by failing t fllw instructins is nt cvered under warranty and culd result in persnal injury t yu r thers as well as damage t prperty and/r yur Rad Pwer Bike. Cntact Rad Pwer Bikes if yu have any questins abut assembly r peratin. Display Features The image shws the varius features and infrmatin displayed n the Display. The display is cntrlled using the 3-buttn remte munted n the left side f the handlebar. Driving Range The range f yur Rad Pwer Bike is the distance the bike will travel n a single full charge f the nbard battery pack. The range values in this manual are estimates based n expected usage characteristics. Sme f the factrs which effect range include changes in elevatin, speed, paylad, and acceleratin, number f starts and stps and ambient air temperatures. Tire pressure and terrain are als imprtant variables t cnsider. We suggest that yu select a lwer assistance level when yu first get yur Rad Pwer Bike t get t knw yur bike and travel rutes. Once yu becme familiar with the range requirements f yur travel rutes, and the capabilities f yur Rad Pwer Bikes yu can then adjust yu riding characteristics if yu s desire. 17

18 The fllwing table prvides general estimates and utlines varius factrs effecting range and their cmbined estimated effects n range. This table is meant t help wners understand the factrs that can increase f decrease range, but Rad Pwer Bikes makes n claims t the range that individual users might btain. Expected Range Operating Cnditins 32 km Hilly Terrain Heavy Paylad Windy High Speeds Light Pedaling 48 km Flat Terrain Nrmal Paylad Nt Windy Medium Speeds Light Pedaling 64 km Flat Terrain Nrmal Paylad Nt Windy Lw Pedal Assist Level Mderate t Heavy Pedaling Battery Capacity Display The display n the handlebar f yur Rad Pwer Bike features a battery capacity gauge (much like the fuel gauge n an autmbile). It is recmmended that users charge the bike as sn as pssible nce ne bar is left n the display. Once the battery is fully depleted, the last remaining bar will begin t flash, cmmunicating t the user that they shuld cease peratin immediately. 18

19 Best Practices fr Extending Range and Battery Life Ntice: It is recmmended that users pay clse attentin and ride within the fllwing limitatins t ensure the hub mtr des nt verheat r becme damaged frm excessive lading. D nt climb hills steeper than 15% in grade. Pedal t assist the mtr when climbing hills and accelerating frm a stp. Avid sudden starts and stps. Accelerate slwly. Parking, Strage and Transprt Please fllw these basic parking, strage and transprt tips t ensure yur bike is well cared fr n and ff the rad. When pushing the vehicle manually, turn ff the pwer t avid accidental acceleratin frm the mtr. It is recmmended t park indrs. Switch the pwer ff, and any lights t cnserve battery. Remve the key frm the bike and ensure the battery is lcked t the frame r remved and brught with yu fr security. In public places, yur Rad Pwer Bike must be parked in accrdance with lcal rules and regulatins. If yu must park utdrs in rain, r wet cnditins yu shuld nly leave yur Rad Pwer Bike utside fr a few hurs and prceed t park the bike in a dry lcatin afterwards t allw all the systems t dry ut. Much like a regular bike, use 19

20 in wet cnditins mandates a mre regular maintenance schedule t ensure yur bike des nt becme rusty, crrded and t ensure all systems are always wrking safely. D nt park, stre, r transprt yur Rad Pwer Bike n a rack that is nt designed fr the size and weight f the bike. Wide tires, as used n Rad Pwer Bikes, cannt fit int all bike racks, please select an apprpriate rack fr the width f tires used n yur bike. Lcking up yur bike is recmmended t ensure yur bike is secure and the chance f theft is reduced. Rad Pwer Bikes makes n claims r recmmendatins n the prper lck hardware r prcedures t secure yur bike, but we d recmmend yu take the apprpriate precautins t keep yur Rad Pwer Bike safe frm theft. When string yur bike r carrying yur bike n a rack fr transprt, yu can remve the battery pack t reduce the weight f the bike and make lifting and lading easier. Carrying Lads MAXIMUM PAYLOAD FOR RADROVER The ttal maximum weight limit f the RadRver (125 Kilgrams) includes the weight f the rider as well as clthing, riding gear, carg, etc. The kickstand is nt designed t be used fr lading carg. Yu MUST hld nt the bike whenever lading carg. D nt assume the bike is stable and balanced when using the kickstand, always hld nt the bike when carg is being laded r in place. Ttal maximum paylad: 125 Kilgrams Carrying Carg Carrying a carg lad invlves additinal risks which need t be paid clse attentin t, users shuld practice riding n a flat and pen area with light carg befre attempting t carry heavier lads. Yu must becme accustmed t the braking, steering, and peratinal adjustments required t safely perate the RadRver with carg. Braking, acceleratin, and balancing are all significantly affected by the additin f carg laded n the RadRver. Ntice: The fllwing bulleted list prvides imprtant tips fr the safe peratin f the RadRver when used fr carrying carg. 20

21 Plan yur rute accrdingly as yur hill climbing ability, steering and braking are all impacted when carg is laded n the RadRver. Hills that are nrmally easy t climb and descend withut carg can becme challenging and dangerus nce carg is laded. Carg shuld be laded as lw as pssible t lwer the center f gravity and imprve stability, but ensure that carg des nt interfere with any mving cmpnents r the grund. Ensure yur lads are prperly secured and peridically check that nthing lsens. Get a feel fr the carg lad in a flat and pen area befre riding n rads. Maintenance D nt use the frnt brake by itself, always apply the rear brake first fllwed by the frnt brake and be sure t use bth brakes fr all braking peratins. Frnt frk failure r lss f cntrl are plausible when the frnt brake is perated independently fr slwing at high speed with carg lads. The kickstand is nt designed t be used fr lading carg. Yu MUST hld nt the bike whenever lading carg. D nt assume the bike is stable and balanced when using the kickstand, always hld nt the bike when carg is being laded r in place. Bicycle Care T ensure safe riding cnditins yu must ensure yur bike is prperly maintained. Yu shuld fllw these basic guidelines and see yur certified bicycle mechanic at regular intervals t ensure yur bike is safe fr use. 1. Prperly maintain batteries by keeping them fully charged when nt in use. 2. Never immerse the bike r any cmpnents in water as the electrical system may be damaged. 3. Peridically check wiring and cnnectrs t ensure there is n damage and the cnnectrs are secure. 4. T clean, wipe the frame with a damp clth saked in a mild nn-crrsive detergent mixture. Dry with a clth. 5. Stre under shelter; avid leaving it in the rain r expsed t crrsive materials. If expsed t rain, dry yur bicycle afterwards and apply anti-rust treatment t chain and ther unpainted steel surfaces. 21

22 6. Riding n the beach r in castal areas expses yur bicycle t salt which is very crrsive. Wash yur bicycle frequently and wipe r spray all unpainted parts with anti-rust treatment. Damage frm crrsin is nt cvered under warranty s special care shuld be given t extend the life f yur bike when used in castal areas r areas with salty air r water. 7. If the hub and bttm bracket bearings have been submerged in water, they shuld be taken ut and re-greased. This will prevent accelerated bearing deteriratin. 8. If the paint has becme scratched r chipped in the metal, use tuch up paint t prevent rust. Clear nail plish can als be used as a preventative measure. 9. Regularly clean and lubricate all mving parts, tighten cmpnents and adjust as required. Yur cables, spkes and chain will stretch after an initial break in perid f km, while blted cnnectins can lsen. Therefre, always have a certified bicycle mechanic perfrm a tune-up n yur RadRver after yur initial break-in perid f km (depending n ttal weight, riding characteristics and terrain). Regular inspectins and tune-ups are particularly imprtant fr ensuring that yur bicycle remains safe and prblem-free. Safety Checklist Ntice: Befre every ride it is imprtant t carry ut the fllwing safety checks. Safety Check Basic Steps 1. Brakes Ensure frnt and rear brakes wrk prperly. Ensure brake pads are nt ver wrn and are crrectly psitined in relatin t the rims. Ensure brake cntrl cables are lubricated, crrectly adjusted and display n bvius wear. Ensure brake cntrl levers are lubricated and tightly secured t the handlebars. 2. Wheels and Tires Ensure tires are inflated t within the recmmended limits displayed n the tire sidewalls. Ensure ties have tread and have n BULGES OR EXCESSIVE WEAR. Ensure rims run true and have n bvius wbbles r kinks. Ensure all wheel spkes are tight and nt brken. 22

23 23 Check axle nuts and quick releases t ensure they are tight. If yur bicycle is utfitted with quick release axles, ensure the lcking levers are crrectly tensined and in the clsed psitin. 3. Steering Ensure handlebar and stem are crrectly adjusted and tightened, and allw prper steering. Ensure the handlebar is set crrectly in relatin t the frks and the directin f travel. 4. Chain Ensure the chain is iled, clean and runs smthly. Extra care is required in wet r dusty cnditins 5. Bearings Ensure all bearings are lubricated, run freely and display n excess mvement, grinding r rattling. Check headset, wheel bearings, pedal bearings and bttm bracket bearings. 6. Cranks and Pedals Ensure pedals are securely tightened t the cranks. Ensure the cranks are securely tightened and are nt bent. 7. Derailleurs Check that the derailleur(s) are adjusted and functining prperly. Ensure shift and brake levers are attached t the handlebar securely. Ensure all brake and shift cables are prperly lubricated. 8. Frame and Frk Check that the frame and frk are nt bent r brken. If either are bent r brken, they shuld be replaced. 9. Accessries Ensure all reflectrs are prperly fitted and nt bscured. Ensure all ther fitting n the bike are prperly secured and functining. Ensure rider is wearing helmet and ther required riding safety gear. 10. Mtr Drive Assembly and Thrttle Ensure hub mtr is spinning smthly and the mtr bearings are in gd wrking rder. Ensure all pwer cables running t hub mtr are secured and undamaged. Make sure the hub mtr axle blts are secured and all trque arms and trque washers are in place. 11. Battery Pack Ensure battery is charged befre use. Ensure there is n damage t battery pack. Lck battery t frame and check t see that it is secured. 12. Fenders Ensure fender munting hardware is prperly secured if fitted with fenders. Ensure there are n cracks r hles in fenders if fitted. 13. Rear Rack Ensure munting hardware is prperly secured if fitted with rear rack Ensure taillight and taillight pwer wire are prperly secured if fitted with rear rack.

24 Trubleshting Basic Trubleshting Symptms Pssible Causes Mst Cmmn Slutins 1 It desn t wrk 1. Insufficient battery pwer 2. Faulty cnnectins 3. Battery nt fully seated in tray 4. Imprper turn n sequence 5. Brakes are applied 2 Irregular acceleratin and/r 1. Insufficient battery pwer reduced tp speed 2. Lse r damaged thrttle 3 When pwered n the mtr des nt respnd 1. Lse wiring 2. Lse r damaged thrttle 3. Lse r damaged mtr plug wire 4. Damaged mtr 4 Reduced range 1. Lw tire pressure 2. Lw r faulty battery 3. Driving with t many hills, headwind, braking, and/r excessive lad 4. Battery discharged fr lng perid f time withut regular charges, aged r damaged 5. Brakes rubbing 5 The battery wn t charge 1. Charger nt well cnnected 2. Charger damaged 3. Battery damaged 4. Wiring damaged 6 Wheel r mtr makes strange nises 1. Damaged mtr bearings 2. Damaged wheel spkes r rim 3. Damaged mtr wiring Charge the battery pack 2. Clean and repair cnnectrs 3. Install battery crrectly 4. Turn n bike with prper sequence 5. Disengage brakes 1. Charge r replace battery 2. Replace thrttle 1. Repair and r recnnect 2. Tighten r replace 3. Secure r replace 4. Repair r replace 1. Adjust tire pressure 2. Check cnnectins r charge battery 3. Assist with pedals r adjust rute 4. Replace the battery 1. Adjust the cnnectins 2. Replace 3. Replace 4. Repair r replace 1. Replace 2. Repair r replace 3. Repair r replace mtr. Errr Detectin Yur Rad Pwer Bike is equipped with an errr detectin system integrated int the display and cntrller. In the case f an electrnic cntrl system fault an errr cde shuld display. The fllwing errr cdes are the mst cmmn and can aid in trubleshting. If yur bike has an errr cde displayed at any time it is recmmended that yu cease peratin and cntact Rad Pwer Bikes immediately.

25 Errr Cde Definitin 21 Abnrmal Current 22 Thrttle Fault 23 Mtr Phase Prblem 24 Mtr Hall Defect 25 Brake Failed r Brake Applied While Turning On 30 Abnrmal Cmmunicatin Wiring Diagram The basic wiring diagram f the cmplete electrnic system is meant fr use in basic diagnstics r trubleshting with the help f a Rad Pwer Bike technical supprt agent. 25

26 Warnings and Safety General Warnings Like any sprt bicycling invlves risk f injury and damage. By chsing t ride a bicycle, yu assume the respnsibility fr that risk, s yu need t knw, and practice the rules f safe and respnsible riding and the prper use and maintenance f this bicycle. Prper use and maintenance f yur bicycle reduces risk f injury. Riders must have the physical cnditin, reactin time and metal capability t ride and manage traffic, rad cnditins, and sudden situatins and respect the laws gverning electric bicycle use where they ride, regardless f age. If yu have an impairment r disability such as a visual impairment, hearing impairment, physical impairment, cgnitive/language impairment, r a seizure disrder, cnsult yur physician befre riding any bicycle. General Operating Rules Ntice: It is recmmended that users pay special attentin t all the general perating rules belw befre perating their Rad Pwer Bike. When riding bey the same rad laws as all ther rad vehicles. Fr additinal infrmatin regarding traffic/vehicles laws, cntact the rad traffic authrity in yur area. Ride predictably and in a straight line. Never ride against traffic. Use crrect hand signals t indicate turning. Ride defensively. T ther rad users yu may be hard t see. Cncentrate n the path ahead. Avid pthles, gravel, wet r ily rads, curbs, train tracks, speed bumps, drain gates, and ther bstacles. Crss train tracks at a 90-degree angle r walk yur bicycle acrss. Expect the unexpected such as pening car drs r cars backing ut f driveways. Be careful at intersectins and when preparing t pass ther vehicles r ther cyclists. Familiarize yurself with all the bicycles features. Practice shifting gears, using the brakes, pwer assist system and thrttle. If yu are wearing lse pants, secure the bttm using leg clips r elastic bands t prevent them frm being caught in the chain r gears. Wear prper riding clthes and avid wearing pen te shes. 26

27 Check yur lcal rules and regulatins befre carrying carg and dn t use items that may restrict yur hearing. D nt lck up the brakes. When braking, apply the rear brake first, then the frnt brake. If brakes are nt crrectly applied, yu may lse cntrl and fall. Maintain a cmfrtable stpping distance frm all ther bjects, riders, and vehicles. Safe braking distances are based n frces such as rad surface and light cnditins amng ther variables. Wet Weather It is recmmended t nt ride in wet weather if avidable. Ride in wet weather nly if necessary. This electric bicycle is nt meant fr use in puddles, heavy rain, and streams. Never immerse this prduct in water as the electrical system may be damaged. In wet weather yu need t take extra care when perating this bicycle. Brake earlier since it will take lnger t slw then when perated in dry cnditins. Decrease riding speed. Be mre visible n the rad. Wear reflective clthing and use apprved safety lights. Rad hazards are mre difficult t see when wet, prceed with cautin. Night Riding It is recmmended t nt ride at night if avidable. Ride at night nly if necessary. Wear reflective and light-clred clthing. Slw dwn and use familiar rads with street lighting, if pssible. Ensure head light and tail light/brake light are functining crrectly. 27

28 Tire Inflatin and Replacement The RadRver emplys 26 x4 rubber tires with inner tubes. The tires are designed fr durability and safety fr regular cycling activities hwever tires need t be checked befre each use fr prper inflatin and cnditin. Prper inflatin, care and timely replacement will help t ensure that yur bikes peratinal characteristics will be maintained, and unsafe cnditins avided. Rad Pwer Bikes recmmends 20 psi/1.4 bar fr the frnt and rear tires n the RadRver. It is critically imprtant that prper air pressure is maintained in pneumatic tires at all times. D nt underinflate r verinflate yur tires. Lw pressure may result in lss f cntrl, and verinflated tires may burst. Failure t maintain the air pressure rating indicated n pneumatic tires at all times may result in tire and/r wheel failure. Inflate yur tires frm a regulated air surce with an available pressure gauge. Inflating yur tires frm an unregulated air surce culd verinflate them, resulting in a burst tire. When tire wear becmes evident r a flat tire is discvered, yu must replace the tires and/r tubes befre perating the bike r injury t peratrs and/r damage t yur bike culd ccur. T prevent serius injury, ensure that all air pressure has been remved frm the inner tube prir t remving tire frm the rim. Fr mre infrmatin n tire r tube replacement prcedures, r questins abut tire inflatin, visit the Rad Pwer Bikes website and cntact Rad Pwer Bikes technical supprt. A Nte fr Parents and Guardians As a parent r guardian, yu are respnsible fr the activities and safety f yur child. The RadRver is nt designed fr use by children. Safety Ntes The fllwing safety ntes prvide additinal infrmatin n the safe peratin f yur Rad Pwer Bike and shuld be clsely reviewed. Failure t review these ntes can lead t serius injury r death. 28

29 All users must read and understand this manual befre first use. Additinal manuals fr cmpnents used n yur bicycle may als be prvided and shuld be read befre use in additin t this manual. Ensure that yu cmprehend all instructin and safety ntes/warnings. Ensure the bike fits yu prperly befre first use. Yu may lse cntrl r fall if yur bike is t big r t small. Always wear an apprved bicycle helmet whenever using this prduct and ensure that all helmet manufacturer instructins are used fr fit and care f yur helmet. Failure t wear a helmet when riding may result in serius injury r death. Ensure crrect tightening and setup is perfrmed n yur bicycle befre first and checked regularly. It is yur respnsibility t familiarize yurself with the laws and requirements f peratin f this prduct in the area(s) where yu ride. Ensure handle bar grips are nt damaged and prperly installed. Lse r damaged grips can cause yu t lse cntrl and fall. D nt use this prduct with standard bicycle trailers, stands r bicycle racks. Cntact Rad Pwer Bikes t check if yur equipment will wrk with the bicycle. Off-rad riding requires clse attentin and specific skills and presents variable cnditins and hazards which accmpany the cnditins. Wear apprpriate safety gear and d nt ride alne in remte areas. Check lcal rules and regulatins if ff-rad riding is allwed. Engaging in extreme riding is extremely dangerus and shuld be avided. Althugh many articles/advertisements/catalgues depict extreme riding this is nt recmmended nr permitted, and yu can be seriusly injured r killed if yu perfrm extreme riding. Bicycles and bicycle parts have strength and integrity limitatins and extreme riding shuld nt be perfrmed r yu risk damaging the cmpnents r becming seriusly injured r killed. Failure t cnfirm prper installatin, cmpatibility, prper peratin r maintenance f any cmpnent r accessry can result in serius injury r death. After any incident, yu must cnsider yur bike unsafe t ride until yu cnsult with a certified bicycle mechanic fr a cmprehensive inspectin. Failure t prperly charge, stre r use yur battery will vid the warranty and may cause a hazardus situatin. Extreme care shuld be taken when using the pedal assistance sensr and thrttle n this prduct. Ensure yu understand and are prepared fr the pwer assistance t engage as sn as pedaling is underway. Yu shuld check the peratin f the brake inhibitr switches befre each ride. The brake system is equipped with an inhibitr which shuts dwn the pwer t the electric mtr whenever the brakes are engaged. Check prper peratin f brake switches befre riding. User must understand the peratin f the twist thrttle and pedal assistance sensrs befre using, and take ample care in their usage in respect t traveling at speeds apprpriate fr usage area and user experience level. Always use the lwest assist level until yu are cmfrtable with the bike and feel cnfident in cntrlling the pwer. Any aftermarket changes t yur Rad Pwer Bike nt expressly apprved by Rad Pwer Bikes culd vid the warranty and create an unsafe riding experience. Because electric bicycles are heavier and faster than nrmal bicycles, they require extra cautin and care while riding. 29

30 Take extra care while riding in wet cnditins. Feet r hands can slip in wet cnditins and lead t death r serius injury frm a fall. D nt remve frnt r rear reflectrs, pedal reflectrs r bell. Helmets It is strngly advised that a prperly fitting and apprved bicycle safety helmet is wrn at all times when riding yur bicycle. Always wear a prperly fitted helmet which cvers the frehead when riding a bicycle. Many lcatins require specific safety devices. It is yur respnsibility t familiarize yurself with the lcal laws, rules and regulatins where yu ride and t cmply with all applicable laws, including prperly equipping yurself and yur bike as the law requires. Link t Assembly Vide and Online Resurces Assembly Vide Please visit the supprt sectin f the Rad Pwer Bikes website t view the fficial RadRver Assembly Vide. Online Resurces Please visit the Rad Pwer Bikes website fr mre infrmatin n best practices r t cntact ur technical supprt team with any questins. Warranty Warranty Inf Every bike is cvered under a manufacturer's ne-year all-inclusive warranty fr the riginal wner against all manufacturing defects. Rad Pwer Bikes warrants this prduct, including all individual cmpnents against defects in material r wrkmanship as fllws: RAD POWER BIKES LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY 30

31 Rad Pwer Bikes bicycle cmpnents including frame, frks, stem, handlebar, headset, seat pst, saddle, brakes, lights, bttm bracket, crank set, pedals, rims, spkes, wheel hub, freewheel, cassette, derailleur, shifter, mtr, thrttle, cntrller, wiring harness, LCD display, kickstand, reflectrs and hardware are warranted t be free frm manufacture defects in materials and/r wrkmanship fr a 1-year perid frm the date f riginal purchase. Wear and tear is nt cvered under warranty. Rad Pwer Bikes lithium in batteries are warranted t be free frm manufacturing defects in materials and/r wrkmanship fr a 1-year perid frm the date f riginal purchase. The battery warranty des nt include damage frm pwer surges, use f imprper charger, imprper maintenance r ther such misuse, nrmal wear r water damage. The Fllwing Are Als Excluded frm the Warranty Liability fr material defects des nt cver nrmal wear which ccurs frm the manufacturers intended use f the prduct. Cmpnents such as the battery pack, mtr system, braking system, drivetrain system, saddle, grips and pedals are all subject t intended use-related wear and are nt cvered under the warranty frm nrmal wear. Damage arising frm the use f the bike in a cmpetitin r ther applicatins utside f nrmal intended use. Damage arising by imprper tls r inadequate maintenance perfrmed n the bike. Damage resulting frm adding nn-standard equipment, parts r technical mdificatins. Additinal Warranty Terms This warranty des nt cver any damage r defects resulting frm failure t fllw instructins in the wner s manual, acts f Gd, accident, misuse, neglect, abuse, cmmercial use, alteratins, mdificatin, imprper assembly, wear and tear, installatin f parts r accessries nt riginally intended r cmpatible with the bicycle as sld, peratr errr, water damage, extreme riding, stunt riding, r imprper fllw-up maintenance. This warranty des nt include cnsumables r nrmal wear and tear parts (tires, tubes, brake pads, cables and husing, grips). Rad Pwer Bikes will nt be liable and/r respnsible fr any damage, failure r lss caused by any unauthrized service r use f unauthrized parts. In n event shall Rad Pwer Bikes be respnsible fr any direct, indirect r cnsequential damages, including withut limitatin, damages fr persnal injury, prperty damage, r 31

32 ecnmic lsses, whether based n cntract, warranty, negligence, r prduct liability in cnnectin with their prducts. All claims t this warranty must be made thrugh Rad Pwer Bikes. Prf f purchase may be required with any warranty request. Additinal Infrmatin n Wear Cmpnents f the RadRver are subject t higher wear when cmpared t bicycles withut pwer assistance. This is because the RadRver can travel at higher average speeds than regular cycles and has a greater weight. Higher wear is nt a defect in the prduct and is nt subject t warranty. Typical cmpnents affected are the tires, brake pads, suspensin frks, spkes/wheels and battery pack. When the useful life f a cmpnent is surpassed it can cause unexpected lss f functin. This can result in serius injuries r even death. Therefre, pay attentin t wear characteristics such as cracks, scratches r changes in the clr r peratin f cmpnents which culd indicate useful life has been exceeded. Wrn cmpnents shuld be immediately replaced. We are here t help! Please cntact us at SUPPORT@RADPOWERBIKES.COM r if yu have questins. V3.001 Thanks fr Riding RAD! 32