Bike2Power™ Bicycle-mounted USB Chargers User Manual and Installation Guide LightCharge Smartphone/Lights Bicycle USB Charger for Bottle Dynamo LightCharge Smartphone/Lights Bicycle USB Charger for Hub Dynamo
ENGLISH User Manual and Installation Guide LightCharge® for Bottle Dynamo / LightCharge® for Hub Dynamo Table of Contents Copyright .................................................................................................................................. 3 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 3 Safety Instructions ...................................................................................
ENGLISH Copyright Copyright 2012© by Bike2Power. All rights reserved. All brands and product names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. Introduction LightCharge® USB Bicycle Charger allows charging USB-chargeable mobile devices and bicycle lights while riding a bicycle. The device is designed to be used with the regular (utility) bicycles. LightCharge® is compatible with the majority of the smartphones makes and models including Androids® and iPhones®.
ENGLISH are not sure how to install any portion of LightCharge®, consult or hire a professional installer. Dynamo may become warm during operation. Do not touch the dynamo for a few minutes after completing your ride. Incorrect installation of the dynamo may cause it to fall between the wheel spokes and jam the wheel. Always ensure that your dynamo is secure before and after the ride, and every few miles during the longer rides.
ENGLISH Parts and Technical Specifications Parts* LightCharge® Smartphone/Lights Bicycle USB Charger for Bottle Dynamo may contain: Dynamo Mounting Bracket Bottle (Side) Dynamo LightCharge® USB Charger DynaCap Tire Defender Protective mounting pad and zip ties LightCharge Smartphone/Lights Bicycle USB Charger for Hub Dynamo may contain: LightCharge® USB Charger Protective mounting pad and zip ties.
ENGLISH Installation Manual Getting to Know Your LightCharge® A B C D A. LightCharge® mounted to handlebar B. Bottle Dynamo (included only with LightCharge® for Bottle Dynamo) C. Dynamo Mounting Bracket (Included only with LightCharge® for Bottle Dynamo) D. Location of Hub Dynamo (not included) A. LightCharge A2 A3 A1 A6 A4 A5 A1 Top A2 Cable A3 Charging Mode Switch A4 Mounting Slots A5 USB Port and Cover A6 Bottom 6|Page Copyright © 2012 Bike2Power.
ENGLISH B. Bottle Dynamo B1 B3 1 B2 B4 B2 1 B1 Friction Roller B2 Electrical Wire Port B3 Release Lever B4 Bracket Mounting Hole C. Dynamo Mounting Bracket C5 C1 C2 C3 C1 Exterior Dynamo Mounting Bracket C2 Interior Mounting Bracket C3 Bracket Bolts (2) and Washers (2) C4 C4 Dynamo Adjustment Bolt C5 Bracket Security Screw D. DynaCap Tire Defender D1 D1 DynaCap Mounting Dynamo* (!) Use only the supplied dynamo.
ENGLISH Required Tools 2 Wrenches, 10 mm, regular, socket, or adjustable Pliers, Scissors Electrical tape and/or zip ties Mounting The dynamo may be mounted in any of the 4 positions shown below. Note that the dynamo release lever must be facing the spokes. The installation steps below can be applied to mounting in the either position. Position “1” – L fork facing front Position “2” – R fork facing rear Position “3” – L seat stay facing front Position “4” – Right seat stay facing rear Step 1.
ENGLISH b. Use the provided bracket bolts and washers (C3). These bolts are provided in two different lengths. Select the length that best accommodated the diameter of the fork c. Tighten the bolts for the firm hold. Do not over-tighten. Step 3. Adjust dynamo position a. Dynamo’s friction roller (B1) should be firmly touching the middle of the tire at a right angle b.
ENGLISH Connecting LightCharge to Bicycle Lights and Bottle Dynamo* * If installing LightCharge® for Hub Dynamo, skip to “Connecting LightCharge USB Charger to Bicycle Lights and Hub Dynamo”, Page 11 Connectors Bottom of dynamo Front/rear lights wires Dynamo electrical wire port E2 LightCharge ground wire (Black) E1 LightCharge electrical wire (Red) E3 LightCharge lights connector (Yellow, clamp) Connecting to the Dynamo and Bicycle Lights 2 1 3 4 Connecting to the Dynamo 1 Press on the dynamo’s elec
ENGLISH Full Installation Diagram How to use the DynaCap Slip over the dynamo’s friction roller head (B1) during the day Remove at night, or keep on for continued comfort Connecting LightCharge USB Charger to Bicycle Lights and Hub Dynamo LightCharge® is compatible with most standard hub dynamos. It can be connected to a hub dynamo and dynamo lights simultaneously. 11 | P a g e Copyright © 2012 Bike2Power.
ENGLISH Disconnecting Lights from Hub Dynamo 1. Remove connector cover from hub dynamo connection terminal 2. Remove connector from the cover Connecting light(s) to LightCharge® Frame Cable Light Cable LightCharge Cables Light Cable with Clamp (Yellow) Electrical Cable (Red) Grounding Cable (Black) 1. Remove light and frame cables from connector Frame Cable Light Cable 2. Cut approximately 3/8” to 1/2” from lights cable to fit the LightCharge® lights clamp LightCharge Cables Yellow Clamp 3.
ENGLISH LightCharge Cables Frame Cable Light Cable with Clamp (Yellow) Electrical Cable (Red) Light Cable Grounding Cable (Black) 1 1. Twist LightCharge® ground wire and frame wire together 3 5 2 2. 3. 4. 5.
ENGLISH Step 3. If charging does not begin immediately after you start pedaling, do one of the following a. Increase speed b. Stop the bicycle and adjust the dynamo’s position to the correct position (if using a bottle dynamo); or, check the connection hub connection c. Stop the bicycle and check all connections including your USB cable d.
ENGLISH ordinary use. This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged, or if malfunction is a result of the unusual wear and tear, or a result of misuse, abuse, alteration, failure to follow direction, or improper installation, or maintenance, or cleaning. Any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration as stated in the paragraph above.
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