VERMEIREN 2217E Freedom E Version Tricycle User Manual

2217E Freedom E Version Tricycle
User Manual

Instructions for specialist dealer
This instruction manual is part and parcel of the product and must accompany every product sold.
Version: D, 2022-04
All rights reserved, including translation.

Your product

2217E and 2219E offer the same functionalities and options as 2217 and 2219, with the addition of pedal assistance. Read the user manual for 2217 and 2219 before using your tricycle.

General safety instructions

• The warranty of this product is based on normal use and maintenance as described in this manual. Damage to your product caused by improper use or lack of maintenance will cause the warranty to lapse.
• Follow all local laws and regulations.
• Practice riding in a safe area free from hazards.
• Only use the battery charger delivered with the device. The use of any other charger may be dangerous (fire hazard).
• The battery charger is only intended to charge the batteries delivered with the tricycle, not to charge any other batteries, and will void the warranty.
• All components of the pedal assist system are matched to each other. Never modify the system and do not adopt any of the delivered parts, like cables, plugs or battery chargers. Never open or change the battery or the connection points.
• Protect the battery and battery charger against flames, high and low temperatures, moisture, sunshine, and severe shocks (for example dropping). Do NOT use the battery if this has been the case.
• To avoid short circuits, do not use metal items nearby the battery (ex. paper clips, coins, nails).
• Remove the battery from the tricycle before transporting the tricycle in a car.
• Use the charger in a dry indoor environment only.
• Ensure good ventilation of the battery compartment. Do not cover the charger while charging.
• Unplug the charger from the wall outlet when not in use.

Intended use

The tricycle with pedal assistance is intended for users with reduced muscular power in their legs.
The intended use environments are paved roads and gravel roads that are smooth. The device is not intended to be used on off-road or mountain bike use, or for any kind of jumping or racing.

Mounting/removing battery

To mount the battery:

1. Place the key 1 and turn the key towards the unlock symbol.
2. Place the battery in the battery housing as far as possible. There is only 1 possible way to insert the battery.
3. Turn key 1 to the lock symbol.
4. Make sure that the battery is fixed well.
5. Remove the key 1. (Never remove the key while riding).

To remove the battery:

1. Place the key 1.
2. Turn key 1 to the unlock symbol.
3. Pull the battery gently out of the battery housing.

Switching the electric device On/Off

Depending on the type of battery provided, there are two ways to switch on/off the battery:

1. Press the battery indicator button 1 on the battery for 2 seconds to switch the electric device on and off. The LED’s on the operator control will indicate the status.
2. Press the on/off switch on the side of the battery.

Battery charge indicator

There are two battery charge indicators:
On the battery pack (located underneath the basket, the rear side of the tricycle):

1. Press button 2 on the battery pack.
2. The LEDs of the battery charge indicator 1 will indicate the battery charge level.

Operator control (located on the handlebar, front side of the tricycle):

When the electric system is switched on, the battery indicator (4, §8.1) will indicate the battery charge level.
Because of the wiring, both indications can deviate a little bit. In that case, take the worst charge level indication.

Charging batteries

WARNING
Risk of injury
Only use the battery charger delivered with the battery.
Always check the battery for damage before charging. Press the charge indicator button for 2 seconds to switch on the battery. When no LED of the charge indicator lights up,  the battery may be damaged. When at least one, but not all LEDs of the charge indicator, is lit, then fully charge the battery pack before using for the first time.

Do not charge or use a damaged battery, contact your specialist dealer.

To ensure full battery capacity, completely charge the battery with the charger before using it for the first time. The battery can be recharged at any time on the tricycle or while removed from the tricycle.

Instructions to charge the removed battery:

1. Switch the battery/electric device off.

2. Remove the battery from the battery housing and prevent dirt or fluids from entering the charging socket.

3. Connect the charger plug to the battery pack 1.

4. Connect the charger mains plug into the wall socket.

5. The LED indicator on the battery charger will show the status of the charging process:
   • Red – Charging
   • Green – Standby / Fully Charged

6. Once the battery is fully charged, remove the battery charger from the wall socket and the battery.

How to ride

Before using the tricycle in busy or potentially dangerous areas or roads with heavy traffic, familiarize yourself with the operation of your tricycle. Please practice in a wide and open area like a park. Try out the different assistance levels.
When the assist system is turned ON, the electric system engages and will provide assistance only while pedaling. The amount of power depends on your pedaling force and the assistance level. When you stop pedaling or reach a speed of more than 17 km/h the assistance is switched off automatically. When the assistance is switched off (assistance level:  0), you can ride normally with your tricycle.

Operator control and display interfaces

1. UP button
2. ON/OFF button
3. DOWN button

ON/OFF
Keep pressing the on/off button (2) until the system is switched on/off. When the tricycle stops and the system is not used for 5 minutes, the assist system switches off by itself.
To switch between interfaces 1, 2, and 3, shortly press the on/off button (2). After 5 seconds, the display interface will return to display 1 automatically.

Interface 1
The following information is shown on interface 1:

• Battery capacity (4)
• Single trip time TM (7)
• Power assist level (5)
• Real-time trip speed km/h (8)
• Single trip distance DST (10)
• 6km/h power-assisted start function (9)
• Brake status (6)

Interface 2
The following information is shown on interface 2:

• Total trip time TTM (7)
• Total trip distance ODO (10)
• Single average speed AVS (8)

Interface 3
The following information is shown on interface 3:

• Single maximum speed MXS (8)
• Real-time voltage VOL (10)

Choosing the power assist level
Press the UP or DOWN button (1 or 3) to select the desired power assist level (1 = lowest, 5 =highest). When the power assist level is 0, there is no assist function.
When switching on the control system, the meter will automatically restore the power assist level of when the system was last switched off.
Power-assisted start function (interface 1)
When the pedals are in an uncomfortable position to start cycling, an assisting start function is available in which the tricycle drives at a speed of max. 6 km/h.
Press and hold the DOWN button (3) to activate the assisting start function. The tricycle will drive until you let go of the DOWN button.

Troubleshooting

In case of a system problem, the display will show a code and the word “Info”:

Try switching the device off, wait a minute and switch it back on. If the code persists, contact your dealer for further assistance.

Keys

Your E-tricycle is delivered with 2 keys: the main key and spare key. The keys are identified by a serial number. Keep the spare key in a safe place and write the key serial number down for key replacement.

Maintenance

For the maintenance manual of the tricycles refer to the Vermeiren website: www.vermeiren.com.

Technical Specifications

-20 – 60°C (standard discharge)
Storage temperature| -20 – 50°C (1 week); -20°C – 35°C (6 months or more)
Battery charger| Refer to manual delivered with the battery charger
Motor| 250W 190 rpm
Assistance to| 17 km/h
Assistance level| 0+5(0= no assistance available, other levels of assistance available)
Drive range| >25km, depending on many factors*
Brake breakers| Braking: assistance is interrupted
Standard| Delivered with disc brake, 3- or 7 gear, and differential

* Factors that influence the driving range:
Battery charge level, used assistance level, temperature and wind condition, user weight and load in the basket, tire pressure and condition of the tires, used gears, accelerations,  drive chain condition, condition of the road, slopes, … .

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Vermeirenplein 1 / 15
2920 Kalmthout
BE
website: www.vermeiren.com

References

• Vermeiren Polska

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