Varla Scooter PEGASUS Electric Scooter Owner’s Manual

June 15, 2024
Varla Scooter

Varla Scooter PEGASUS Electric Scooter

Foreword

Dear Customer,

Thanks for choosing Varla Pegasus Scooter!

We sincerely hope you could enjoy the fun and freedom of riding Varla Scooter.

Please spend some time reading and understanding this entire manual before you ride.

Safety always comes first. You will work out how to ride your electric scooter quickly, however, remember to practice riding in a safe place with limited obstacles. Here are some key points to keep in mind when riding:

  1. Wear flat shoes. Please do not wear flip flops or sandals while riding.
  2. Please wear a helmet during the riding, as well as other protective equipment, such as, elbow and knee protectors and padded gloves which will allow a firmer grip on the handlebars.
  3. Please look ahead while riding! This may sound a little bit silly but people could be distracted by their surroundings. Be careful!
  4. Make sure you’re familiar with the scooter’s functions.
  5. DO NOT play your phone while riding.
  6. DO NOT ride your scooter in the heavy rain or wet conditions as this could damage the battery and it will not be covered by the warranty for water damage.
  7. DO NOT violently hit the deck and other parts deliberately as this could damage the battery and frame and it will not be covered by the warranty.
  8. If you ride in the dark, please wear visible and reflective clothing.
  9. Do not modify the electric scooter at will.

These are some basic tips, now start your learning of the Pegasus scooter in details!

Safety Warnings

  • Riding an electric scooter does present potential risks and caution is required. Like any vehicle, an electric scooter has inherent hazards associated with its use (for example, falling off or riding it into a hazardous situation).

  • The recommended minimum rider age is 16 and older. Any rider unable to fit comfortably on the scooter should not attempt to ride it.

  • Keep this product away from small children and remember that it is intended for use only by persons who are, at a minimum, completely comfortable and competent while operating the scooter:

  • Do not exceed the weight limit of 280 lbs. Rider weight does not necessarily mean a person’s size is appropriate to fit or maintain control of the scooter:

  • Check and maintain scooter conditions. Before use, check to confirm that covers and guards are in place and in serviceable condition. The scooter should be maintained and repaired in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications, using only the manufacturer’s authorized replacement parts, and should not be modified from the manufacturer’s original design and configuration.

  • Obey the local laws or regulations.
    Always check and obey any local laws or regulations which may affect the locations where the electric scooter may be used. Keep safely away from cars and motor vehicle traffic at all times. Only use where allowed and with caution.

  • Wear proper protective equipment while riding.
    Always wear proper protective equipment, such as an approved safety helmet (with chin strap securely buckled), elbow pads and knee pads. A helmet may be legally required by local law or regulation in your area.

  • Don’t switch Single/Dual-mode during riding!

  • When riding in gear 2 and above, you need to break the front and rear brakes together:

Product Specifications

Rated Motor 2xS00W
Top Speed 28 MPH
Climbing Angle 25 degrees
Battery 48V/15.6Ah Battery
Max Range 28 Miles (depends on riding condition)
Brake Dual Disc Brake
Tire Puncture-resistantTubeless Tires
Display LCD Display
Frame Material Aluminum+Magncsium Alloy
Suspension Dual Spring Suspension
Throttle Thumb Throttle

Payload Capacity

| Max. 280 lbs

Recommended 250 lbs

Weight| 66 lbs
Deck Pad Material| Silicone
Light| Headlight & Taillight

Product Dimensions

To improve quality and safety of the product, the specification might be changed without prior notice.

Electric Scooter Parts

Assembly

  1. Put the handlebar on the stem, align center.
  2. Put the cover and tighten the screws at both ends.
  3. Install the LCD display, adjust to appropriate angle, and tighten the fix screws.
  4. When connecting these two connectors, the arrow must be aligned with the arrow.
    You can turn on the power only when the assembly is completed.

How to Unfold the Scooter

How to Fold the Scooter

*Please check if the folding buckle is fastened before you go.

Dashboard

General Operation

  • Riding Methods
    When the power is on, it will show PAS 1, the top speed is 10 mph;
    Press the UP button, it will show PAS 2, the top speed is 16 mph;
    Press the UP button twice, it will show PAS 3, the top speed is 28 mph;

  • Power Switch
    Press and hold the M button for 3 seconds to turn on the LCD Display.

  • Dual/Single Motor Switch
    When it shows “MAX” (Dual Motor Mode) on the display, press and hold DOWN button for 2 seconds to enter Single Motor Mode, then the “MAX” doesn’t show on the display.
    Don’t switch Single/Dual-mode during riding!

  • Light

    • Headlight: Long press and hold UP button for 2 seconds to turn on/off the headlight.
    • Taillight: When you brake, the taillight will flash.
      *Please turn on the headlights for night riding!
  • Lifetime odometer reset
    Enter P-Setting – P16, then Long press UP button for 6 seconds to reset to 0.

  • Battery

    • Balance the charge protection: balance the cell voltage automatically to protect the battery.
    • Overcharge protection: overcharge would damage the battery severely. Our battery would stop charging after been fully charged.
    • Charging temperature protection: when the charging temperature is below 5 degrees celsius or over 40 degrees celsius, it will harm the battery, and may cause the battery to not be used normally.
    • Charging over current protection: High current charging will seriously damage the battery.
    • Short circuit protection: when the battery detects a short circuit, it will cut output to protect the battery.
    • Battery sleep protection: when the battery is on, but there’s no connection to any electrical equipment.
    • Battery life can vary depending on proper maintenance and usage of the scooter.
    • Please only use the recommended charger
  • Charger
    Make sure the power is turned OFF before you charge it.

    • Step 1 Plug the charger into wall outlet.
    • Step 2 Plug the charger into the charger port. The light on the charger should turn red during charging. The light will turn green again when charging is complete.

Note:
Charger getting warm during use is normal. If your charger does not get warm during use, it does not mean that it is not working properly.
Don’t charge the scooter immediately after a long-distance ride. Please wait for at least 30 minutes.
Continue charging the scooter even if light turns green prior to 12 hours.
Before riding, check the current voltage on the display. When it’s 48V, the range is about 5 miles (8 km); when the voltage is lower than 40V or the battery bar is only one bar, it means the battery is about to run out. Please charge the scooter as soon as possible.

*Battery can deplete over time. Periodically recharge battery once per month when not in use for a long time.

Accessing Settings

  • Long press the UP and DOWN button at the same time to access the P-setting menu.
  • Press the M button to toggle through P-settings.
  • Use the UP/DOWN button to adjust the value.
  • To save settings, allow the LCD display to timeout (8 seconds) or long press UP and DOWN button to exit the menu.

P-Setting Instruction

LCD Display Error Code

  • E02 Brake faulty
  • E0C Batory under voltage
  • E08 Throttle faulty
  • E09 Controller faulty
  • E10 Communication receive faulty
  • E11 Display faulty
  • E13 Headlight faulty

Pre-Ride Checklist

  • Brake
    Check the brake options for proper function. When you pull the brake lever, the brake should provide positive braking action.
    When riding in gear 2 or above, the front and rear brakes must be braked together when you brake!

  • Tire
    Periodically inspect the tires has sufficient tread remaining.

  • Battery
    Before riding, check the current voltage on the display (check the battery bar or press the M key to VOL to see voltage).
    When it’s 48V, the range is about 5 miles (8 km); when the voltage is lower than 40V or the battery bar is only one bar, it means the battery is about to run out, it needs to be charged as soon as possible.

  • Frame and handlebar
    Check for cracks or broken connections. Although broken frames are rare, it is possible for an aggressive rider to run into a curb or object and wreck, bend or break a frame.

  • Safety gear
    Before the ride, please wear your helmet, gloves, elbow protection, waist protection and other protective gears.

  • Law and regulations
    Always check and obey any local laws or regulations.

  • Storage
    Exposure to UV rays, rain and other bad weather may damage the materials, store cool and dry indoors when not in use.

Warranty and Contact Information

Your purchase includes the following warranty.
The warranty would be registered automatically when the initial purchaser ordered it in the online shop. The warranty is ONLY under the
INITIAL PURCHASER. The 2-year warranty would be started since the initial owner receives it.

Affected Part Warranty Period Service Content
Throttle 24 months Free maintenance
Controller 24months Free maintenance
Frame 24 months Free maintenance
Motor 12 months Free maintenance
Battery 12 months Free maintenance
Charger 12 months Free maintenance
Kickstand 1 Month or l00KM Free replacement
Fenders 1 Month or l00KM Free replacement
Aesthetic Damage Not Covered

HOW TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM

If you believe your Varla scooter has a warranty issue, your first point of contact should be your Store where you purchased. If you purchased directly from Varla Online Store, please contact our customer service team: customer@varlascooter.com.

Warranty Notes
During the warranty period, any damage caused by the following reasons will not covered by the warranty:

  1. Failure to follow this instruction manual for maintenance.
  2. Incorrect use or traffic accident or other accidental collision damage.
  3. Use damaged or other accidental collision when driving on abnormal condition roads.
  4. Rapid aging and malfunction due to a long time sun exposure or leave the scooter outdoors for a long time.
  5. The use of electric scooters for other purposes to perform dangerous actions such as special effects, which leads to rapid aging and malfunction of this product.
  6. Natural disasters, man-made irresistible reasons cause vehicle damage.

Note: Please visit Varla’s official website for the latest after-sales, return policy, warranty information, etc.
Official Website:
USAwww.varlascooter.com
EU www.varlascooter.eu

WARRANTY CARD

www.varlascooter.com

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