TerraTrike CHARGE Recumbent Electric Trike Owner’s Manual

October 30, 2023
TerraTrike

TerraTrike CHARGE Recumbent Electric Trike Owner’s Manual

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Build Notes

Frame Insert

Clip the frame insert (WC000068) into mainframe cable port.

Frame Insert

Internal Cable Routing – Cadence Sensor

Cadence sensor cable (green, 5 pin) is pre-installed on the bottom bracket and internally routed through the boom. During assembly, insert the cadence cable through the non-flared 84cm chain tube included in the kit.
Install the foam insert around the chain tube and secure chain tube in boom. Once the chain tube has been secured, install boom into mainframe. Continue routing cadence cable through the mainframe and out of the cable port near the chainstays.

Tech Tip: Use internal cable routing kit or spare shift cable to assist with internal routing. Insert the guide cable through the cable port on the underside of the mainframe near the chainstays. Route the guide cable through the frame and out of the boom receiver tube. Locate the cadence sensor cable and tape it to the guide cable. Pull guide cable from cable port while inserting the boom into the frame.

Internal Cable Routing - Cadence Sensor

Promovec Cable Routing

Install rear wheel prior to derailleur or securing Promovec cables.

Anti-rotation washers are to be installed on the inside of the dropouts.

Install the washers on the axles so the tabs fit in the dropouts, and slide the wheel into place.

Promovec Cable Routing

Note: Two washers are to be installed on drive side of axle, one washer on non-drive side.

Tighten axle nuts to 25-28Nm and install dust caps.

Promovec Cable Routing shown below. Excess cables will be maintained by cable cover.
Make sure the arrows on the cable plugs are aligned before connecting.
Cadence Cable – 5 pin – dashed line = internal routing
Extra Light Cable (6v) – 5 pin – Note: Can be used to install aftermarket light.
Computer Cable – 6 pin
Motor Cable – 9 pin

Promovec Cable Routing Continued

Cable Cover Installation

Slide cable cover onto the frame insert to protect the internally routed cables. Route the rear wheel motor cable through the cover as shown in the last image below. Secure any excess cable(s) inside of the cable cover.
Use M5x12 bolt to secure the cable cover to the battery mount.

Cable Cover Installation

Hybrid Steering Stack Assembly*

Assemble the steering stack as shown. Grease the steerer tube before inserting into head tube. Remove any excess grease from steerer tube before installing handlebar. Grease axle before installing wheel. Torque axle to 23-25Nm.
*Right Hand assembly depicted. Some components can be purchased individually as well as in pairs, see parts list below.

Parts List

Install Axle Spacer (11) between brake rotor and hub.

Chain Tube Setup

Mount the chain tube assemblies as shown below.
Ensure the chain tubes do not rotate in the clamps after tightening the pinch bolts.

Chain Tube Setup

Parts List

Parts List Table

Chain Routing

Chain Routing

Shift and Brake Cable Routing RH

Shift and Brake Cable Routing RH

Display Assembly

Wheel size setting is preset to 62.5. During assembly, double check the setting is correct. If an adjustment is needed, refer to page 6 of the Promovec Display Manual.Visit www.terratrike.com/resources/manuals/ to view or download the manual.

Assemble the display mount as shown.

Display Assembly

Alignment

Inflate tires before performing alignment. The Charge alignment measurement is approximately 30¼” (center tread to center tread), though slight variance is possible. Most importantly, make sure the alignment remains neutral with a rider seated in the trike.

Final Steps:

  • Charge the battery pack completely.
  • Test ride the finished product.

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4460 40th St. SE | Grand Rapids, MI 49512 USA

Revised 03/2023

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