The Voyager E-Bike By Daymak Electric Bicycle User’s Guide For Use in Canada Only The Voyager Electric Bicycle User’s Guide TPS Training Bulletin About Daymak DAYMAK INC., a developer, importer and distributor of alternative energy and fuel efficient vehicles. Daymak Inc., is driven by passion do develop the most advance controller technologies for all light electric vehicles (LEVs) For more information on the company, please visit http://www.daymak.com. www.daymak.com Copyright 2008, Daymak Inc.
Page 2 The Voyager Electric Bicycle User’s Guide TPS Training Bulletin Table of Contents About Daymak........................................................................................................................2 Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................3 Introduction.............................................................................................................................
Page 3 The Voyager Electric Bicycle User’s Guide TPS Training Bulletin Introduction E-Bikes Riding an electric bicycle is a great way to hop around town conveniently and cheaply. E- Bikes represent a natural progression in the development of urban transportation. Using only small amounts of electricity, e-bikes have the potential to radically reduce the amount of pollution in our cities. As well, they are very quiet, so they do not add to the high levels of noise pollution which we often take for granted.
Page 4 The Voyager Electric Bicycle User’s Guide TPS Training Bulletin Bicycle Part Diagrams Diagram 1: The Voyager E-Bike This diagram illustrates the various parts of your bicycle. Please note that many of these parts are not user-serviceable and should be repaired only by trained professionals. This is especially true of the electrical systems and the mechanical components. 1. Seat 2. Rear Compartment 3. Taillight 4. Rear Mudguard/Fairing 5. Rear Wheel 6. Rear Shock Absorber 7. Hub Motor 8.
Page 5 The Voyager Electric Bicycle User’s Guide TPS Training Bulletin Riding Instructions This guide assumes that you already know how to ride a standard bicycle. Before you try to ride an electric bicycle, you should be very familiar with controlling and balancing a normal bicycle. Caution If you do not have cycling experience, an e-bike is too dangerous to ride. Do not begin learning to ride a bicycle using an e-bike.
Page 6 The Voyager Electric Bicycle User’s Guide TPS Training Bulletin Holding the Handlebars As with a normal bicycle or gas scooter, place your fingers over the brake levers, using the palms of your hand and your thumbs to wrap around and under the handlegrips. Doing this allows you to activate the brakes easily, by squeezing your hand, in case you have to stop quickly. This is the safe way to control your electric bicycle.
Page 7 The Voyager Electric Bicycle User’s Guide TPS Training Bulletin Stopping Your e-bike has two sets of brakes, at the front and at the rear. The levers attached to the handlebars, on the left and right, activate the brakes. Pull the levers toward you to activate the brakes. You can use both brakes to come to a stop more quickly, or you can use one of the brakes to come to a gentle stop, depending on your riding needs at the moment.
Page 8 The Voyager Electric Bicycle User’s Guide TPS Training Bulletin Pedaling This e-bike is designed to be a motor-assisted bicycle. You can use the motor by itself, but ideally, you can work with the motor by pedaling. This increases the distance you can travel on your e-bike, because it assists the motor and reduces the amount of electricity you draw from the battery. Riding in Wet Weather Your e-bike is designed to function in wet conditions, such as when it is raining.
Page 9 The Voyager Electric Bicycle User’s Guide TPS Training Bulletin Operating Instructions Using the Rear Storage Compartment The rear storage compartment is opened using the key provided to you when you purchased your e-bike. Insert the key and turn it to the right to open the compartment. Close the case and turn the key in the opposite direction to lock the compartment again.
Page 10 The Voyager Electric Bicycle User’s Guide TPS Training Bulletin Maximum Load Do not exceed the maximum load capabilities of your e-bike. You can find the exact loading capacity listed in the technical specifications in this guide. If you exceed the maximum load, the performance of the bike will suffer. Exceeding the maximum load of your e-bike could cause damage to the shocks, to the mechanism and, ultimately, even to the frame.
Page 11 The Voyager Electric Bicycle User’s Guide TPS Training Bulletin The Battery This section details what you need to know about the battery that powers your e-bike. Always remember to treat your e-bike’s electrical systems with respect. Battery Power The dashboard has a battery charge indicator. When the e-bike is activated, the needle will jump and indicate the currently available battery power. If the power has dropped significantly, you should charge your e-bike.
Page 13 Charging your E-Bike Charging your e-bike is a simple process. You require the following: •• The charger that came with your e-bike A 110V household electrical outlet Charger Warning Only use the charger that was supplied with your e-bike. Using a charger which does not have specifications identical to those which originally came with the e-bike could irreparably damage your e-bike’s battery and electrical systems, and may cause injury. To charge your e-bike, follow these steps: 1.
Page 14 The Voyager Electric Bicycle User’s Guide TPS Training Bulletin The Battery Fuse A fuse prevents over-use and power surges from affecting the e-bike’s electrical systems. It is located on the battery, where the power cable attaches to the battery itself. It is a standard 30 amp fuse. If the fuse is blown, all electrical input to the e-bike will cease. The battery will also not recharge. See “Maintenance and Troubleshooting” to learn how to replace the fuse.
Page 15 The Voyager Electric Bicycle User’s Guide TPS Training Bulletin Battery Care Follow these suggestions to maintain your battery’s optimal performance. If you do not follow these suggestions, your battery may lose its ability to maintain a charge and might have to be replaced sooner than would otherwise be necessary. • Charge it: Charge your battery immediately after riding it. • Full Charge: Do not allow the battery to run down completely and lie in storage without a charge.
Page 16 The Voyager Electric Bicycle User’s Guide TPS Training Bulletin Cold Weather and your Battery Below 10 degrees Celsius, the battery will not work as well as it would in warmer temperatures. While Lithium-Ion batteries perform better than Lead-Acid batteries in temperature extremes, both will experience reduced performance in cold temperatures. Also, repeatedly riding the e-bike in cold temperatures may cause your battery to have to be replaced sooner.
Page 17 The Voyager Electric Bicycle User’s Guide TPS Training Bulletin Replacement and Disposal After approximately 300 charges, a lead-acid battery will need to be replaced. A lithium-ion battery will last approximately 1500 charges. When the battery has to be replaced, you will notice that your battery cannot carry as much of a charge as it could initially. Contact your local Daymak dealer to purchase a new battery.
Page 18 The Voyager Electric Bicycle User’s Guide TPS Training Bulletin Technical Data This section provides you with the technical specifications for your e-bike. The Motor and Wheel Assembly The Voyager e-bike has a 500 Watt magnetic DC brushless motor on the rear wheel hub. This type of motor has excellent low-end torque and high efficiency when working within its range. Note that while the motor is very quiet, it does produce some noise.
Page 19 The Voyager Electric Bicycle User’s Guide TPS Training Bulletin The Brakes The brakes on your e-bike are drum-brakes, like those found on gas scooters and motorcycles. They provide for very fine stopping and control. This is a very tested and well- designed technology, but even so, the brakes will require servicing from time to time, and may have to be adjusted for tension.
Page 20 Basic Statistics Dimensions Wheel Size: 3.0" x 16 Body Size: 169 x 39 x 109 cm Seat Height: 75 cm (29") Weight Loading Capacity 36 kg without battery Standard: 75 kg 72 kg with battery Maximum: 150 kg Speed and Mileage Max. Speed: 32 km/h Max. Mileage: 50 km Battery Statistics Type: Sealed Lead Acid Battery Rated Voltage: 48V Rated Power: 20AH Battery Life: 300 charges Number: 4 battery units in series Dimensions: 17cm x 9.
Page 21 The Voyager Electric Bicycle User’s Guide TPS Training Bulletin The Brakes The drum brakes on your Voyager e-bike allow you to stop and are a critical safety feature. Make sure you test them regularly. Take the e-bike to your Daymak dealer if the brakes appear to be losing their stopping power or feel looser than they were previously. The brakes on your e-bike may require servicing from time to time.
Page 22 The Voyager Electric Bicycle User’s Guide TPS Training Bulletin The Battery Fuse A fuse prevents over-use and power surges from affecting the e-bike’s electrical systems. It is located on the battery, where the power cable attaches to the battery itself. Total Loss of Power If the fuse is blown, all electrical input to the e-bike will cease. The battery will also not recharge, though the light on the charger will show “green” and indicate that the battery is fully charged.
Page 23 The Voyager Electric Bicycle User’s Guide TPS Training Bulletin Bringing in your E-Bike for Service Do not attempt to service the electronic or mechanical parts of your e-bike unless you are absolutely sure of what you are doing and have a solid understanding of electrical and mechanical equipment. If your e-bike is not performing properly, disconnect the circuit breaker and bring the e-bike to your local Daymak dealer. Do not store the e-bike without disconnecting the circuit breaker.
Page 24 The Voyager Electric Bicycle User’s Guide TPS Training Bulletin E-Bikes and Canadian Law British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon Currently, eight Canadian jurisdictions (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador and Yukon Territory) have legalized powerassisted bicycles for public road use and are treating these vehicles as conventional bicycles and not as motor vehicles.
Page 25 The Voyager Electric Bicycle User’s Guide TPS Training Bulletin Specific Riding Requirements Power-assisted bicycles are treated as bicycles.
Page 26 The Voyager Electric Bicycle User’s Guide TPS Training Bulletin TPS Training Bulletin TPS Training Bulletin Attention Traffic and Training Sergeants: Recently we have had some enquiries from officers in the field and members of the public regarding e-bikes and have found that there is some confusion over the definition of a Power Assisted Bicycle (e-bike).
