Power Assisted Bikes

Owner’s Manual for

Lynx LPX – 2014

Version 1 – April 2016

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Introduction Thank you for buying a PowaCycle Lynx electric bike. We

hope it brings you many hours of enjoyment.

For safe and compact shipping, we have despatched your PowaCycle Lynx part assembled. It therefore requires

some assembly work before you can begin riding it.

Please follow these instructions carefully. If you do not feel confident to assemble the bike yourself, we

recommend you visit your local cycle store for professional help and advice. Some assembly details may

vary due to recent product improvements.

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Assembly Instructions

Charge the Battery

Before assembling your PowaCycle you should charge the battery,

which will allow you to test the electrical connections during

assembly. It may take up to 6 hours to fully charge. When charged,

the LED changes from red to green. Please note, the battery will

deteriorate if left uncharged.

A lever at the base of the seat post releases

the saddle, allowing it to be lifted out of the

bike frame: this makes the battery

accessible.

Unlock the battery case lock, lift the handle

on the battery and slide the battery from the

base housing.

Charge the battery away from water or

combustible material.

Connect the round-ended charger plug to the

battery socket; a keyway in the socket

ensures the plug will only fit the correct way

round. Plug the charger into the mains supply

socket and switch it on.

For the first charge allow 7 hours, thereafter

only around 5 - 6 hours is needed for a full

charge.

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Fitting the Handlebars

The handlebars are already connected to the

frame by cables.

The handlebars and stem must be inserted

into the frame as shown, at least as far as the

minimum depth marker line on the stem.

Un-fold the stem and lightly tighten the clamp

wingnut. Align the handlebars 90 degrees to

the forks.

Finally, un-clamp the stem wingnut and fold

the stem in order to access the stem

expander bolt. Use an Allen key supplied or

hexagonal tool to tighten the handlebar stem

in place.

NOTE: We recommend you make a final

adjustment of the handlebars once the bike is fully

assembled.

Fitting the Pedals

Pedals are marked L and R, for the left and

right side of the bicycle when facing forward.

Screw each pedal into the appropriate crank

(pedal shaft) by hand, then tighten with a

spanner to secure.

NB. The left pedal has a reverse thread and

therefore need to be screwed in

anticlockwise.

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The completed PowaCycle Lynx

Finally … Before mounting your cycle to ride, remember to check that:

• The two folding mechanisms (on the handlebar stem, and frame)

are both fully engaged and locked.

• the battery is fully charged and locked into the battery well.

• the tyres are inflated to the correct pressure (as moulded into the

tyre sidewalls).

• the brakes are operating effectively.

• the handlebars are correctly adjusted and secure

• the seat is at the correct height for the user

• all nuts and bolts are secure (including pre-assembled ones) and

tightened to the torques shown in ‘Safety Requirements’ below.

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Folding the Electric Bike The Lynx LPX can be folded for easy storage and will fit most car boots.

With the front wheel pointing straight ahead, undo the large alloy

wing nut at the base of the stem and fold the handlebars down so

they rest alongside the front wheel.

Hold the bicycle upright and raise the kickstand. Release the quick release lever to the clamp in the middle of the frame and swing the lever and bolt sideways; then, if you lift the lever so the spring-loaded bolt releases the hinge, you can fold the front half of the bicycle round to meet the rear.

If you wish to reduce the width even further, fold the pedals by pushing the pedal body inwards towards the crank and hinging the pedal downwards, also by lowering the saddle fully.

Re-assembly is the opposite of folding, but be careful that the quick release lever and bolt to the frame hinge doesn't swing around to point backwards when bringing the hinge together, otherwise the bolt may be trapped pointing the wrong way and prevent completion of the clamping operation.

Always ensure both the wing nut to the stem hinge and quick

release lever to the frame hinge are clamped tight before

attempting to ride the bike.

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Safety Requirements

Before use, read through this manual and ensure all riders are familiar with its contents.

Always obey traffic rules. Do not carry passengers.

Note that children under 14 are not allowed to ride e-bikes on the public highway. When adjusting the saddle, do not raise it so far that the Max safety line on the seat post appears above the clamp. Please note the tightening torque for the saddle rail clip nuts and seat post clamping bolt is 16Nm.

When adjusting the handlebars, do not raise the handlebar stem so far that the Max safety line appears above the headset locknut at the top of the head tube. Please note that the tightening torque for the expander bolt in the handlebar stem and the handlebar clamp bolt is 12Nm.

To ensure satisfactory braking performance, regularly check the brake pads are correctly aligned, not worn out, and adjusted so maximum pressure can be applied with the levers only half way to the handlebars. The torque for brake block fixing nuts is 9Nm.

Immediately replace brake cables that have frayed or have broken wire strands. The torque for the brake cable clamp bolt on the brake arm is 6Nm.

The torque for front wheel axle nuts is 20Nm, and for rear wheel axle nuts is 3oNm.

The torque for pedals is 40 Nm.

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Operation of the Lynx PowaCycle

Overview

The PowaCycle Lynx is an electrically assisted bicycle that operates

as a standard bicycle, with the assistance of a motor and battery.

The power provided supports the rider’s own efforts, giving increased

performance with less effort.

Battery Charging, Care & Safety Care of the battery is vital to maximise its long-term performance.

• The battery must be removed from the bike for charging.

• Regular Use – If you are commuting significant distances, it is

advisable to recharge the battery before the return journey.

• Occasional Use – When stored out of use, recharge the battery

for two hours once every two months.

• When the red indicator on the charger turns green, it means

charging has finished. According to battery usage, charging may

be complete within 2-7 hours.

• Recharge the battery whenever insufficient charge remains for

your next journey. If power is exhausted, the battery pack

shouldn't be left in a fully discharged state for more than 48 hours,

but recharged as soon as convenient.

• Charge the battery off the bike, in a dry cool environment indoors,

at a temperature above freezing. Do not use or store the battery

pack near sources of high temperature s.

• Do not handle the charger or battery with wet hand or charge in a

wet area or exposed to water splash, or in areas that can become

exposed to direct sunlight.

• Keep the battery away from water, to prevent shocks or shorting.

When attached to the bicycle, it is safe to operate in wet conditions.

• Wipe any dirt off the charging socket of the battery pack with dry

cloth before use; otherwise it may cause poor contact and

malfunction. In winter, at the end of every day of use, be sure to

wash off road salt and other dirt from both battery and the battery

well on the bike.

• Do not cover the battery or charger.

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• Owing to a small risk of fire when charging a battery that has become

faulty, do not leave the battery permanently charging from the mains

supply or charging unsupervised, especially overnight.

• Only use the charger provided to charge the battery. The charger's

supply voltage must match local voltage.

• During charging, the battery pack should be located in a stable position on its side to prevent damage by toppling over.

• If during charging, storage, or use the battery pack should overheat or exhibit other abnormality this indicates a fault with either battery pack or charger. In that case, cut the power supply immediately and return battery and charger to your vendor's after-sales-service centre for repair.

• Do not use the battery to power anything other than the Powacycle for which it was purchased.

• Do not disassemble or modify the battery.

• Do not expose the battery to fire or extreme temperatures.

• Do not short circuit the battery.

• Do not drop, and take care to avoid violent impacts. Do not pierce

the battery case with sharp tools.

• At end of life always dispose of a defunct battery by returning it to

your dealer, or otherwise at a dedicated waste facility.

• Keep battery pack and charger out of the reach of children.

Tyres

• Check the tyres regularly to ensure that the correct pressures are

maintained (pressure range is shown on the sides of the tyres).

• Do not over-inflate the tyres.

• There are different types of pumps available for cycles. Ask your

local cycle shop for the one best suited to your needs (do not use a

garage forecourt air hose to inflate your tyres).

Brakes

• Make sure your brakes are adjusted correctly at all times.

• Major adjustment (needs tools) can be made at the cable clamp

bolt on the brake arms. Fine tuning the brakes can be done by

twisting the barrel adjusters located where the cables enter the

brake levers.

• Replace brake blocks when worn

Power

Switch on the power by turning on the key switch on the battery.

The Lynx can be operated as a “pedelec”. This means that, as soon

as the rider begins to pedal, the motor supplies energy to support

the cyclist’s efforts. If the rider prefers to cycle without the

assistance of the motor, they should turn the battery off.

Throttle In order to use throttle power, operate the red push-button switch by

the right hand grip, then the throttle (combined with the right hand

grip) can be twisted to obtain motor power. Note the throttle will

only operate while pedalling.

Gears and Bicycle Chain Change through the gears one at a time and only when the bicycle is

being pedalled. To maintain performance, ensure all mechanical

parts of the gears are lightly oiled; the chain must be lubricated with

bicycle chain oil once a week in wet weather, or once a month when

dry; avoid getting oil deposits on the wheel rims. If the chain

mechanism becomes dislodged, turn the pedals forward gently to re-

engage it. If the chain becomes completely dislodged, lift it back

onto the smallest gear cog (top gear).

Saddle For maximum comfort ensure that the saddle is both correctly

adjusted and secure. Once set up correctly, the height of the saddle

can be adjusted without tools. Loosen the lever at the top of the

frame below the saddle to raise or lower the saddle. Once the saddle

is at the required height, secure it by tightening the lever. Tighten or

loosen the nut on the lever if required.

Professional Maintenance We recommend you have your cycle serviced by a professional cycle

engineer at least once a year to ensure ongoing safe performance. If

you are unsure as to how to carry out an assembly procedure or

adjustment, we recommend that you consult your local cycle shop.

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Troubleshooting

1 – Brakes not working effectively

Check for excessive distance between brake blocks and wheel rims.

Check the blocks are parallel with the wheel rims.

Check for any wear on the brake blocks.

See operating instructions: Brakes.

2 – Motor not working

Check that the ignition has been switched on.

Check that the battery is properly inserted in its housing.

Check that the battery is charged.

Check that both brake lever blades snap back into their brackets

when released: stiff brake cables or bent brake levers can prevent

this and cause the brake cutout switches to stay On, thereby

preventing the motor from working.

Check that none of the electrical cables or connections has become

dislodged.

Warranty

Information 1 – The frame – Has a warranty of two years.

2 – Other main parts – Have a warranty of one year.

3 – The battery – Is covered by a 6 month warranty, as battery life will be determined by user care.

4 – Bulbs, brake blocks, tyres etc – Are regarded as consumables,

therefore when replacements are required, these need to be

purchased from your local cycle store.

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PowaCycle, Ultima Networks PLC,

Akhter House, Perry Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 7PN

Tel: 01279-821243

www.PowaCycle.co.uk

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