VOLCON EPOWERSPORTS BRaT Electric Bike User Guide

VOLCON EPOWERSPORTS BRaT Electric Bike

VOLCON BRAT

Whether on-road or off-road, exploring the city, beach or trails, the Brat will power your adventures. Brat’s powerful electric motor allows you to go further with less effort and enjoy your journey more. Full front and rear suspension and wide tires provide a smooth and stable ride. If you’re looking for another way to get around, or just want to cruise with friends, the Volcon Brat is the bike that does it all.

Model features

• Bluetooth enabled to support app-based vehicle control
• usb charger
• “Tank” storage compartment
• headlight/taillight
• half grip throttle
• chain drive
• pedal assist
• 4 inch LED color display

GETTING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR BRAT

1. display
2. throttle
3. “Tank” storage compartment
4. Headlight
5. Electronic speed controller (ESC)
6. battery
7. pedal
8. crankset
9. kickstand
10. swing arm
11. motor
12. tail light

BRAT CONTROIS AND DISDIAY

The Brat’s controls are laid out like a standard bicycle, with the front brake lever on the left and the rear brake lever on the right. Additionally, on the left side of the handlebar is a directional pad for powering the bike and switching ride modes, a throttle for controlling the speed of the electric motor, and an LED display for vital information. condition of your bike. Familiarize yourself with all of this before your first ride. Always follow all local and federal traffic and safety laws. Always wear personal protective equipment and a helmet.

UNDERSTANDING THE DISPLAY

Brat’s display provides vital information about your bike’s status and performance. The D-Pad allows riders to access all features of the Brat’s display without taking their hands off the handlebars.
Note:  See your owner’s manual for instructions on how to lock your display.

BATTERY AND CHARGER

Charger
The charger is a switch mode power supply, so it works with 100v-240v.

WHAT COMES IN THE BOX

If you choose to ship your brat direct, it will arrive partially assembled. Below is a list of the parts that need to be assembled and the tools and hardware included.

PARTS

• 1 x handlebar set
• 2 x pedals (one right, two left)
• 1x Headlight
• 1 x front fender
• 1 x rear fender
• 1 x kickstand
• 1x Li-ion battery
• 2 X Battery lock key
• 2 x storage compartment key
• 1x Charger

FASTENER

• 4 x 5mm Allen bolts (handlebar)
• 2 x 14mm hex bolts (headlight)
• (Installed in headlight)
• 3 x 3mm Allen bolts (fender)
• 1 x Smm Allen bolt (kickstand)

TOOLS

• 2.5mm hex wrench
• 3mm hex wrench
• 4mm hex wrench
• 5mm hex wrench
• 5mm hex wrench
• 14mm/15mm offset wrench
• Phillips screwdriver

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Follow these step-by-step instructions to fully assemble your new Volcon Brat. Make sure the assembly is complete and the battery is fully charged before riding for the first time.

• The first step is to leave the brat on the bottom of the box for added support. This allows us to attach the kickstand first before completely removing the brat from the box.
• Next, remove the small box underneath the bike that contains the parts and tools needed to fully assemble the brat. Open the box and unpack all the parts and the small tool kit that came with your Brat.
• Follow the kickstand installation instructions at the bottom of this page.
• Once the kickstand is attached, you can take the brat completely out of the box and prop it up on the kickstand.
• Next, be sure to remove all protective foam and zip ties from around the brat before proceeding with the rest of the assembly process.

KICKSTAND INSTALLATION

1. Locate the kickstand bolt hole under the rear shock on the left (non-chain side) of the bike. This hole has a small rubber plug. Remove that plug.
2. Install the kickstand into the slot on the bottom of the swingarm.

• Then insert the 8mm Allen bolt into the screw hole from top to bottom.
• Tighten the kickstand bolt using an 8mm allen wrench.
• Reinstall the rubber plugs in the kickstand bolt holes.
  Recommended torque: 10 Nm or 7.37 ft-lbs.

HANDLEBAR INSTALLATION

1. Install the handlebars first by inserting the toll riser assembly into the mounting slots on the top of the triple tree.

2. Then insert a 4 x 5mm Allen bolt into the hole from the top.

   • After installing the handlebars, use a 2.5 mm Allen wrench to loosen the display bracket screws. Adjust the position of the display to the rider’s preference and tighten the screws on both sides.
   • Tighten the screws using a 5mm Allen wrench. Recommended torque: 10 Nm or 7:.r1 fl-lb

FRONT AND REAR FENDER INSTALLATION

• Secure the front fender bracket to the lower triple tree with 3mm screws. It’s in front of the triple tree below.
• Tighten the screws using a 3mm Allen wrench. Recommended torque: 2 Nm or 1A7 fl-lb.

1. Locate the mounting site under the seat to the rear. Push the rear fender into the slot and pull the fender to the rear of the bike.
2. Align the holes and install 2 × 3mm bolts.
3. Use the 3mm allen wrench to tighten the screws.
   Suggested Torque: 2 Nm or 1.47 ft-Ib

HEADLIGHT AND PEDAL INSTALLATION

1. Remove the mounting bolts from the headlight using a 14mm box wrench.
2. Loosen the headlight bracket bolt using a 4mm hex wrench.
3. Slide the headlight between the mounting brackets with the wire connections facing down.

• Secure the headlight to the mounting bracket using the headlight mounting bolts. Insert the headlight plug into the wire harness.
• Tighten the headlight mounting bolts using a 14mm offset wrench. Recommended torque: 10 Nm or 7.37 ft-lbs
• Then use the 4mm hex wrench to tighten the headlight bracket bolts.
• First, disassemble the left and right pedals.
• Marked with (R) for right and (L) for left.
• Install the left pedal (the side without the chain) by turning it counterclockwise.
• Install the right pedal (chain side) by turning it clockwise.
• To avoid cross-threading, turn the pedal slowly by hand at first.
• Then tighten with a 15mm box wrench.

TIRE INFLATION

At the factory, the tires are only partially inflated. After completing the assembly steps, refer to the following steps to inflate the tires.

• Make sure the tire is correctly centered and properly mounted on the rim.
• Make sure the valve stem is perpendicular to the rim and not tilted to one side.
• Inflate both tires to the proper PSI.

• PSI preference varies with rider weight and terrain.
• Inflate up to 20 PSI.

BATTERY

BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE!

• Make sure the battery is fully charged. The Brat operates at 1-20% charge levels to comply with industry regulations for shipping batteries. Charging the battery to 30% will help maintain the overall battery life.
• Always turn off both the bike and the battery before connecting or disconnecting the battery.
• Before using, please make sure the battery is the original battery that came with your Brat. Do not use other brands of batteries or other models.
• Make sure the battery is in good condition and has no damage, leaks or heat.
• Do not disassemble inoperable or unused batteries. Recycle at a licensed recycling facility or return to Volcon for recycling and disposal.

CHARGING THE BATTERY
You can remove the battery from your bike or leave it on while it charges. Volcon recommends removing the battery from the bike whenever possible.

• To remove the battery from the bike, use the battery key to unlock the battery from the frame.
• Remove the battery from the battery holder by sliding the battery up and away from the frame.
• Leave the battery connected to the bike for on-the-spot charging.

1. Plug the charger into a standard 2-pin US Type A/8 outlet. Note: The charger is a multi-power unit and can be charged with either 110v or 240v.

2. Lift the small rubber charging port cover on the battery.

3. Plug the charging cable into the charging port.

4. The charger has an LED status indicator.

   • Green light with no battery connected
     ready to charge

   • red light with battery connected
     battery charge

   • green light with battery connected
     the battery is fully charged

5. After charging is complete, remove the charger from the battery.

6. Unplug the charger from the outlet and store it properly. Always make sure the battery charger is unplugged from the power supply when not in use.

For more information on battery storage and care please refer to your owner’s manual

BEFORE EACH RIDE

• Find it and make sure the bike is powered off.
• Double check both left and right brake levers by squeezing one brake lever and try to move the bike back and forth. If it doesn’t spin, you know your brakes are working properly. Then repeat the same procedure with the other brake lever.
• Check your chain to make sure it is clean and lubricated.
• Check tire pressure to make sure lines are properly inflated (20psi maximum).
• Check the battery charge level.
• Always wear personal protective equipment and always wear a helmet.
• Make sure you are mentally and physically capable of operating an e-bike.

POWERING ON YOUR BIKE

Before powering up your Brat, always make sure you are seated firmly on your bike, the kickstand is fully retracted parallel to the ground and both hands are in the handlebar grips.

1. Make sure the battery is fully seated and locked in the battery holder (remove battery key).
2. Turn the power switch to the right of the battery to the on position.
3. Press the power button on the directional pad until the Volcon’s name appears on the display.
   • Do not lower the brake lever while the power is on. An error code is displayed on the screen.
   • Do not hold the “+” when powering on. The bike goes into a higher mode with throttle enabled.
4. When you turn on the display, it defaults to showing your real-time speed and single mileage.
5. Press the directional pad to toggle the displayed information between single trip distance (Trip), total trip distance (ODO), maximum speed (MAX), and average speed (AVG).

Select ride mode

1. When you power on your Brat for the first time, your bike will be in Level 1 Ride Mode. (This mode is a pedal assist only mode, throttle will not work while using this mode)
2. Press the + button on the D-ped to change to the next ride mode (press – to decrease ride mode).
3. Repeat this process until mode 4.

Note:  Refer to your owner’s manual for how to unlock offroad mode.

D-pad

Display

FCC statement

• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to two conditions:
  1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
• Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• Note:  This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. Interference by one or more of the following means:
  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an autolet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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