DUALTRON THUNDER 04 Personal Mobility Electric Scooter User Manual

DUALTRON THUNDER 04 Personal Mobility Electric Scooter

General safety guidelines and restrictions

• Even if it is within the warranty period, you may be liable for any accident caused by any of the following causes.

  1. Be careful of water! This product and components are not waterproof. Don’t let the water get into the product and components.

• Never use it, if the road is wet due to the rain, snow, or hailstone.

• If you wash or spread water to electric devices, it can result in malfunction or fire. 2. Beware of folding and spinning parts! If parts of the body, as a finger or hair, get caught in the spinning or folding parts of the product, this may lead to severe injuries. Please be careful. 3. No acrobatics Stunts and jumps such as jumping and dropping are prohibited as they can cause a great impact on the product and can cause of malfunction and accidents. 4. No companion boarding This product is intended for one adult only, so children, infants, or two people are prohibited from boarding. 5. Don’t tune by yourself Do not open or tune the electric parts (battery, controller or motor system). 6. No companion boarding Unlicensed, driving after drinking, or loading cargo on the scooter is prohibited. (More than bike or bicycle license is required)
  Please comply with the Road Traffic Act and related laws and regulations according to the place of use.
  

  7. Beginners and seniors are encouraged to use at low speed Beginners who are not accustomed to using the product, seniors, and others should avoid high-speed mode driving and recommend low-speed driving. In addition, please use after-practice how to ride safely in a wide place.
     

  8. Do not sudden brake with the front brake If there is a risk of overturning, sudden deceleration should be done safely. Do not apply any unusual behaviors or artificial forces, such as stopping with your feet.

  9. Do not accelerate downhill Slow down at downhill. When reducing the speed, to prevent brake overheating, use the brakes properly to reduce the heat on the disk with proper brake use.

  10. Do not drive on steep slopes The acceptable grade ability is different for each product. Excessive hill roads exceeding the specification may cause damage to the product(parts) due to temperature cut, overcurrent or low voltage cut, which may cause the product to malfunction.

  11. Safety warning when lifting the product If the product is lifted by holding only the handle, there is a possibility that the product may be damaged due to deformation of the folding part due to load or movement of the product. When lifting the product, be sure to hold the product’s body (footrest) with one hand and hold the handle with the other hand so that you do not get hurt in your back or knees.

  12. Be sure to wear safety equipment For the safety of passengers, be sure to wear a full-face helmet and the other protective gear(knee, elbow, hand, upper body) and do not wear shoes such as slippers, high hills that interfere with driving.

Precaution before driving

1. Night driving should be avoided in any case, be sure to wear helmets and other guards (knees, elbows, hands, upper body, etc.) and drive safely.
2. Select the mode that suits you and drive. In order to cope with the sudden situation, exercise to slow down tohold the brake at all times.
3. When turning left / right, slow down to avoid danger of overturning or slipping., And then slowly turn safely.
4. To go to backward, it is safe if you getting off from the product after stopping before moving.
5. It is prohibited to use in a slippery place, a crowded place, a steep slope, roads with a risk of accident, uneven road.
6. When crossing a pedestrian crossing, get off from the product for pedestrian safety.
7. Do not drive in a threat any other means of transport, such as animals, pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, cars, etc.
8. If you pass the speed bumps and obstacles, be sure to slow down.
9. When decelerating or braking, do not stop with using foot, but stop with using brake appropriately.
10. Be careful that there is a risk of burns due to heat from motor and brake (especially disk rotor) after driving.
11. It is prohibited to drive with all the way by holding the handle with one hand.
12. Do not ride or drive when the kick stand is down.

Product structure

Product sizeName of each partBody frameProduct components

Checking the components inside of the box

Top : Default battery charger(1.7A), Default tool, User manual, Remote control Bottom: Body(Lithum battery included)

Ejecting the product

Do not hold the handlebar only when lifting the product from the box.
Please be careful that the fixing slide of the folding part may be damaged, and a safety accident such as a part of the body may be caught.
Therefore, when lifting the product, it is necessary to raise the handlebar first, and then slowly lift the body (footrest) of the product with both hands and do not to damage the folding part

Make a note of the serial number

The serial number can be used to check information such as date of purchase, warranty period, etc., and product information can be checked even if the product is lost or stolen.(May vary depending on branch office situation.)

How to use the product

Production folding

1. raise the handle post(Steering tube)
   Release the QR lever, raise the locking slide upwards, raise the handle post, then lower the locking slide downward.

2. Locking the folding parts
   Tighten the finishing screw properly to lock the QR lever so that the locking slide is firmly fixed in any direction, and check for looseness during use.

3. Handlebar unfolding
   Loosen the QR lever, pull the locking slide inward and raise the handlebar, then close the QR lever and tighten the set screw.

4. Locking the handle
   Place the locking slide up to the safety line and lock it so that it is firmly fixed with the QR lever. Always check for looseness during use.

2) How to start

1. Step1. Turning on the main switch
   When turning on the product, you can start driving by turning on the main power switch first (when using the built-in battery) and turning on the power of the LCD panel. When driving is finished, turn off the LCD panel and turn off the main power.

• The power of the instrument panel will turn off automatically after a few minutes of inactivity. At this time, the LED lamp is also turned off, so turn it off with the LED lamp button when you turn it on again, and turn off the main power switch after use. 2. Step2. Turning on the instrument panel
  Press the POWER button on the instrument panel for 2 seconds to turn on the instrument panel. You can set the start mode, cruise mode, electronic brake, and ABS function.

  3. Step3. Stance for driving
     After tilting the kickstand, find a stable position on the footrest and then hold the handle grip comfortably. Be careful not to raise your foot on the rear fender.

  4. Step4. Acceleration and deceleration
     Acceleration can be performed by using the throttle of the instrument panel while driving, and the deceleration or stop can be performed by holding the brakes on the handle.

Caution
Before driving, be sure to check the folding part, the handle part, the part where the main fixing part of the product is fastened well. And check the position of the fixing slide, the QR lever locking status and the folding part fixing status. Throttle malfunction caution Regardless of whether the throttle is operated or not, the motor sensor may continue to operate, causing malfunctions such as sudden acceleration. In this case, holding the brake lever to cancel the operation. This phenomenon may be caused by corrosion of the throttling, immersion of the throttle, disconnection of the magnet, broken off levers, and breakage of the spring. Do not bounce the throttle lever strongly.

How to stop

Check for safe braking

• For safe braking, check whether the brake lever and disc caliper connection (wire damage, external breakage, etc.) are damaged before and after driving, and check brake wear and looseness of brake inner core(Inner wire). In the case of hydraulic brakes, it is also necessary to check the oil leakage or deficiency and always check that the braking force is sufficient.
• Due to various factors such as road surface condition and speed, it may not be possible to stop when brake is operated as expected. The electronic brake and ABS functions are auxiliary functions to further increase the braking force and used. The user should understand the function and expect the operation timing when use this function.

Product folding

How to use the instrument panel

1. Speed step setting
   Can adjust with the button. While the instrument panel is on, press to set the speed step. The setting is completed when the selected speed step value is selected.

• Blinks 3 times per 10 seconds when the remaining battery power is 10%. It blinks continuously when the remaining battery power is 0%. 2. Functions and settings for each main screen mode Can adjusted with the button.
  Mode| Description
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  TRIP| Current mileage(Press and hold the mode button to reset to ‘0’)
  ODO| Accumulated mileage
  CHA| Not use
  VOL| Current-voltage
  TIME| Driven time

Instrument panel detailed function
You can change the setting mode by turning on the power of the dashboard and pressing it for 2~3 seconds.
In the setting mode, press once to change the internal setting value

• If you change the default setting values P0 (10), P1 (60), P2 (15), and P3 (0), the correct information will not be displayed.

  1. Displayng speed unit selection – P4: 0 (Km/h), 1 (mp/h)
  2. start method selection – P5: 0( Acceleration start), 1 (Kick start)
  3. Cruise mode selection – P6: 0(Off), 1(On)
  4. Slow start – P7: 0 (Slow start off: Power start) ~ 5 (Slow start)
  5. Battery save mode – P9: 1 (MAX SAVE), 2 (MID SAVE), 3 (NO SAVE)
  6. Electronic brake setting mode – PA: 0 (Electronic brake off) ~ 5 (Strongest)
  7. LCD brigntness adjustment – Pb: 0 (Backlight off) ~ 5 (Highest illumination)
  8. Auto off time setting – PC: 1 ~ 30 minutes
  9. ABS setting – Pd: 0 (OFF), 1 (ON)

4) Features of cruise mode (automatic driving)

The cruise control function allows you to maintain the driving speed automatically. Take advantage of cruise features
The advantage of being able to reduce fatigue when traveling long distances and to increase the mileage of driving due to constant speed driving.

1. The start of the cruise function
   Select the Cruise function section of the dashboard as ‘Settings’ and set the throttle to the same Acceleration.The cruise function will start.

2. End of cruise function
   When you hold and release the brake while cruise mode is in effect, the cruise mode is automatically released

Precautions when using the cruise function
* In case of cruise function, please ride in a position where brake can be used immediately so that cruise function is canceled and braking is possible in preparation for safety situation while driving.

• When switching from dual drive mode to single mode in cruise mode, it is not possible to cancel cruise mode by using throttle and it is only possible to release by braking.

How to use the instrument panel

• Precautions when using electronic brake immediately after full battery charge The electronic brakes do not operate when the battery is fully charged, so be sure to check and operate this device. When the battery runs out, the electronic brake will operate normally.

ABS function setting guide

All electric motorcycles are subject to sudden braking, causing the wheels to stop spinning. As a result, the slip of tire causes the driver to fall down, which can cause accidents. This product is equipped with ABS brake function to hold the tire lock, enabling more secure braking.

1. ABS function ON
   Set the ABS function part Pd of the dashboard to 1.

2. ABS function OFF
   Set the ABS function part Pd of the dashboard to 0.

• Pd – When the ABS function is ON, the PA -electronic brake function is canceled.
  ABS brake is an abbreviation of Anti-Lock Brake System. It uses the principle that maximum static friction force is larger than kinetic friction, so that braking distance (distance from breaking to stopping) is shorter than that of normal brake. It has the advantage that the vehicle does not slip well when wheel is rotating.andit is a brake assist system that can stop more safely without wheel lock and slip.

Self-diagnosis through dashboard

THE  number ① is displayed when the cruise function is executed at a constant speed.
The number ③ is displayed when the brake lever is operated. (When the indicator lig s, the accelerator does not operate.)

1. LED function guide When the LED is turned on, the main power is turn on and the LED bar is lit when the throttle power is turned on. Make sure that the LED lamp button on the right side of the deck is turned on.
2. Remote control functions and settings
   The LED remote control is infrared. Please use the remote control on the Dualtron logo part of the stem headset cover.

How to use a charger correctly

Basic charging method

1. Open the charging port cap and connect it to the connector of the charger and connect it to the household outlet.

2. Charging status indicator
   (Red) Charging
   (Green) Charging complete

3. Be sure to close the charging port cap when driving or storing except when charging.

4. When connecting the connector to the charging port, metallic sparks due to voltage difference may be splashed, but this is normal

Basic charging method

*Failure of the charger and abnormal conditions can cause electric shock and fire. Learn the correct usage and prevent safety accidents in advance.

1. Use only genuine charger.
2. Do not insert conductors into the charging port.
3. Do not touch the plug for about 10 seconds after unplugging the charger. There is a risk of electric shock from instantaneous discharge.
4. Do not remove the terminal during charging. Charge the internal circuit of the charger and cause malfunction.
5. Do not operate the product during charging.
6. Charging terminals should be firmly contacted during charging and should not be used if terminals are corroded or damaged.
7. When disconnecting the charger from the product, it is safe to hold the terminal without holding the wire.

• Short-circuit Caution: Be careful not to short-circuit the battery because short-circuiting of the battery is very dangerous.
• Overcurrent Note: The battery of this product is designed to automatically shut off the power supply to protect the battery when the over current is over 100A.
• Low Voltage Caution: The battery of this product is designed to be automatically shut off when  the voltage drops below 48V. Do not use the product in the low voltage state.

Safety precautions for Lithium battery

1. Care Lithium batteries should be protected from direct exposure to children and pets.
2. Performance ① Lithium battery is affected by external temperature. In winter, when the temperature is low, the performance of the battery temporarily deteriorates and the mileage and power output is reduced. ② Lithium battery has a characteristic that discharge performance is reduced by more than 15% when charging/discharging 300 times or more. If usage time is shortened due to long usage, it should be replaced with a genuine one through the nearest point.
3. Charging ① Lithium batteries should be used only with genuine batteries and chargers supplied by the manufacturer. Any problems caused by use of a battery made by the manufacturer, mixed-use, or using the charger are not covered by the manufacturer. ② Charging the lithium battery with a non-genuine charger may cause malfunction or fire. ③ The lithium battery should be charged in a well-ventilated, dry place and around the charger in a place where there is no inflammable material. ④ Lithium batteries should be charged at 0 ~ 45 ℃ and discharged within -10 ~ 60 ℃. Charging or discharging at a temperature outside this range may cause malfunction, fire or explosion. ⑤ In case of moving from cold outside to warm indoor, please charge it after 1 ~ 2 hours. This is to prevent condensation from occurring inside the product due to temperature differences.
4. Storage ① Lithium batteries should be kept away from snow, rain, and direct sunlight. Do not store or charge them in a trunk or hot room. Select a dry place and store at room temperature (10 ~ 20 ℃). ② When storing for more than 3 months, charge the remaining battery level to 70 ~ 80% (do not store full charge).
5. Trouble symptom, safety ① Lithium battery should be discontinued immediately if it is damaged or leakage of battery, sour odor, appearance deformation, etc., and contact the place of purchase to get technical support and service. ② If overheat, smoke or ignition is detected in a product with a lithium battery, immediately stop charging and use, move the product outdoors as soon as possible, and then use a fire extinguisher to evolve. Do not spray water or immerse the product in order to evolve, which is more dangerous. ③ Lithium battery pack has very high energy density, so if you charge the battery for a long time in case of short-circuit, leakage, bad battery, etc., there is a possibility of ignition. Therefore, you should avoid charging for a long time without a person, and charging must be done while the person is aware that the risk of unexpected fire can be avoided.
6. misuse the lithium battery is short-circuited or the polarity is changed, or if the battery is impacted, malfunction or fire may result. If you think that the battery has been impacted, you should stop charging and using it and visit the nearest point for inspection.
7. Water battery disassembly, modification and repair are not covered under warranty.o the lithium battery. There is a risk of fire or electric shock if the charger is connected while moisture is present.
8. Caution Disconnect the battery from the main unit and prohibit recharging, reinstalling, or using other applications.
9. Disposal DisposalWhen disposing of the lithium battery, the battery should be separated from the product at the point of purchase or near the point so that the charge and discharge terminals are not short-circuited. Dispose of it as industrial waste when disposing of it.

Battery disassembly prohibited
Battery disassembly, modification and repair are not covered under warranty.

Safety guidelines before driving

1. Required checking before use
   • Check throttle and handle
   • Operate the accelerator throttle lever about 2 ~ 3 times to check whether it returns to the home position.
   • Be careful that excessive throttle leaning and manipulation of the throttle can cause malfunction due to internal parts damage.
   • Check the fastening condition and clearance of the QR lever on the handle.
   • Check brake and cable
   • The brake braking force is sufficient to check the operating condition. If the braking force is significantly lowered, use it immediately after inspection and action.
   • Check that the brake pad is not worn, that the cable is not loose, that the cable is not damaged, or that there is no leakage in the case of hydraulic brakes.
   • If there is an unusual feeling or noise during operation, check for breakage, wear, and deformation of the inner wire of the brake cable.
   • Check that the bolts and nuts of the brake fixing parts are not loose and that the disc is not deformed or damaged.
   • Check tire pressure and uniaxial condition
   • Check the front and rear tires for wear and punctures and check the proper air pressure (45 to 50 psi) for the tire. When the shortage of air is shortened, the possibility of puncture increases, so check always.
   • It is necessary to judge the replacement time by observing the appearance of the tire such as tire damage, and uneven wear.
   • Tightening check such as folding part and handle part
   • Make sure that the bolts and nuts of all parts of the product are tight and free from loosening. Check the fastening condition and clearance of the folding and fixing parts of the handle (QR lever, fixed slide, hinge center bolt, headset nut, swing arm, etc.)

• If there is a folding clearance,
  If there is a folding clearance, it can be adjusted with a tongue bolt. However, if you pull it too hard, it will become stiff without a gap, but it may sound ‘crackling’. In this case, if you adjust the tune bolt properly, the noise disappears and the clearance is also adjusted.
  * In this case, stop driving immediately.
  If you encounter any of the following situations while driving, stop driving immediately and contact your nearest branch or service center for proper measures. If you provide pictures and videos to get accurate diagnosis, professional counseling is available.

  • Unusual heating of the motor
  • Brake braking status error
  • Error messages on the instrument cluster
  • When the throttle is returned to its original position
  • When the throttle is returned to its original position
  • abnormal noise is generated
  • Product smoke, ignition, sour odor
  • When rain or wet with water or in a similar situation
  • When other driving is judged to be unreasonable

Maintenance

Maintenance and self-maintenance
Electric products can be damaged by various factors. The life span of each part varies depending on driving habits and driving environment. Parts that exceed the service life may cause accidents. Let’s manage various parts and prevent safety accidents in advance.

Check the replacement timing of consumable parts

1. ※ The rubber inside the rubber suspension is cured as the consumable parts are used, and the performance of the suspension is slightly reduced because of the reduced elasticity.
   ① The components and suspension parts of the car swing arm, tires, tubes, wheels, bearings, headset bearings, discs, brake pads, cables and folding parts, various brackets and other consumable parts requiring periodic inspection And always check.

| Fatigue failure parts and maintenance parts replacement cycle
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DUALTRON THUNDER
No| Parts name| Replacement cycle / km
1| LOWER HINGE| 2YEARS/ 7,000
2| HIGHER HINGE| 3YEARS / 20,000
3| HINGE BOLT| 1YEAR / 5,000
4| STEERING TUBE| 3YEARS / 20,000
5| HANDLE STEM| 3YEARS / 20,000
6| LOCKING SLIDE| 2YEARS / 10,000
7| BATTERY| 2YEARS / 20,000
8| Other chassis components| If the exterior is damaged or deformed
2. External damage inspection by driving environment

1. Replace parts that may be damaged by external driving environment, such as deformation of parts, cracks due to compression, and signs of exceeding fine gold or life expectancy.
2. If the product is exposed to strong sunlight for a long time, discoloration may occur.
3. In case of heavy driving such as normal jumps, slight impacts such as turning, collision, etc., when driving frequently or for a long time in a poor road condition or driving for thousands of kilometers or more, fatigue breakdown phenomena Please check and replace the parts replacement schedule for each product for safety.
4. Fatigue breakdown and maintenance parts may differ from the example conditions depending on the driving environment and the operating conditions. Also check parts other than the replacement cycle (maintenance parts) at all times to check for any signs of abnormality.

Important notice

• Metal vibration may occur due to motor vibration, vibration of the brake disc and pad during the load section that accelerates during driving. (About 15 ~ 30Km, different for each product)
  This is a phenomenon in which all revolutions (fans, automobiles, ships, etc.) are vibrating at a specific rotational frequency (rpm) rather than the product. However, if the continuous noise or metal noise is large, there is a possibility that the disk is bent and deformed.
• Please note that after running, there is a risk of burns due to the heat on the motor and brake (especially disk rotor) side.
• Be careful that the bolts of the motor, rim and motor shaft due to the ABS function may be loosened.

Maintenance by self-maintenance

1. Brake adjustment method If the braking force decreases due to overheating of the oil, damage of the oil hose, loosening of the brake lever, oil leakage, etc. after using the brake for a long time on the downhill road, stop using and use after checking it.
2. Tire replacement method
   • After removing the calipers, remove the motor using 18mm spanner and disassemble the wheel and motor fastening bolts.
   • Remove the wind from the tires and press the tires off the wheel. Replace the tires and complete the assembly of the tires in reverse order. Tighten the assembled tire to fit the body, then tighten the screws and bolts.

• caution
  • After completing the tire replacement, try a simple test run with the appropriate air pressure (45 to 50 psi).
  • When puncture is occurred, it is possible to use repair by using patch seal. Please use the tire while checking and checking continuously.

Easy-wheel system

• Completely separable hub motor design By designing the rim and hub motor to be completely separable it is possible to replace only the rim without replacing the entire motor when the rim breaks, thus improving the maintenance and maintenance of the product. (Patent pending)
  Causes and countermeasures of disc brake noise

The disc braking method uses a disc brake method with many electric kickboards because braking power is good. However, if you get a sharp hissing sound when you hold the disc brake, dust or sand particles on the ground will spill out on the surface of the disc, causing foreign substances to be on the brake pads or disc surface, or bending due to heat or external impact. At this time, clean the inner surface of the disc by turning the wheels with a clean, dry cloth, or straightening the bent discs.
Caution
If the above measures are not taken, please visit the nearest branch and take a safety check. There may be another problem.

Variable rubber suspension system (patent pending) adjustment

Designed by MINI Motors, the world’s largest 45-step adjustable (3x3x5) rubber suspension system allows you to adjust the suspension strength with motor shaft distance (3 steps), arm angle (3 steps), and rubber cartridge replacement (5 steps).

1. Remove the front fender with a 3mm hex wrench, loosen the 18mm (motor side), 19mm (swing arm side) nut, and then loosen the nut to remove the suspension arm.Adjust the motor shaft distance, rubber cartridge replacement, and arm length to the desired suspension strength.
   • Motor shaft distance (3 steps): Height adjustment (by weight) You can adjust the height from the center.
   • Rubber Replacement (5th Stage): Replace Cartridge (Adjust the height by weight) Loosen both nuts with a wrench, loosen 3mm bolts and remove. Replace the cartridge when it is missing. (It can be changed depending on weight and taste)
2. Align both suspension arms to the desired angle and reassemble using Loctite (screw lock).

Product Specification

charger(1.7A)
Max mileage| 100km| 75kg load, 25km/h flat road continuous riding basis

Max Speed

|

70~80km/h

| Speed adjustment function on the throttle display. Single, Dual-mode selection on the handlebar.(Single, Dual motor selection function)
Folding| Handle post two touch double folding| Patent pending
Gradeability| Around 70% (35°)| Weight, road condition, battery status, temperature can affect to the gradeability
Max load| 120kg|
Product weight| Around 43kg|
Unfolding size| 1238 x 610 x 1219mm| Length x Width x Height
Folding size| 1238 x 319 x 543mm| Length x Width x Height

Instrument panel

| EYE throttle is applied as the default option.(Battery level, TRIP, ODO, Time Speed display and mode change.)| Cruise / Electric brake / Auto save function(3minutes)
Light| Dual LED headlight&taillight, brake light is built in| DC to DC converter is built in(12V 3A output)
Brake| Hydraulic brake+160mm disk| Commonuseforfront and rear wheel
Suspension| 45-step adjustable new rubber suspension 9stepvariablesuspensionsystem

+5kindsofrubbercartridgereplaceabledesign

| Rubber cartridge normal is applied basically(Soft, Medium soft, Hard, the Medium hard cartridge is optional/Patent pending)
Tire| 11inch ultra-wide tubeless tire(Proper air pressure 45~50psi|
Product material| Frameandhandle: Aviavionaluminumforgingalloy,6082-T6, Shaft:SCM440, Covers:Polypropylene

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