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1. should be performed by the dealer If you still decide you want to replace components yourself you are responsible for damage or harm due to incorrectly fitted components Only use original spare parts which you can buy at you dealer If requested the dealer will make the necessary information on repair and maintenance available Disposal If you want to dispose your bicycle contact your dealer You can also contact the local waste disposal company They will dispose the bicycle according to the regulations of your town Handover sale to a new owner When you hand over your bicycle to a new owner it is important that you also hand over all necessary technical documentation so that the new owner can use the bicycle safely Guarantee The guarantee is valid for all faults in the product which are proven to be caused by material or manufacturing error For our bicycles we give a guarantee of 5 years on the frame and the front fork For the paint all accessories and other parts except wear parts we provide a 2 year guarantee as legally regulated Beware The guarantee as well as the product liability in general expires if the instructions stated in this manual are not followed This is also the case if unauthorized maintenance is carried out or if technical changes or additions are made without permission of Van Raam User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 26 Frame number The frame number is printed on the sticker This stick2. 1 2 or 3 Launch control On of Button ee Backwards pedaling with assistance only three wheel versions gt obe gt Press the on off button to turn on the motor After the system is turned on the electric Lo motor is active in level 1 2 AT To Level 1 provides light support Level 3 provides optimum support You can change Indication lights battery the level while cycling The engine has launch control This allows the driver to accelerate without pedaling up to a speed of 5 km h To accelerate press the launch button and keep it pressed down The motor is activated after 2 seconds The reverse gear is activated by pedalling back from a standing position Within a few seconds the motor is activated and the tricycle cycles at a speed of about 3KM h backwards when you start to pedal backwards A Do not be frightened by an unexpected noise of the electric motor If you e g wait for the traffic light and you play with the pedals by moving them backwards the reverse gear is activated and the tricycle cycles backwards With the on off button you can turn off the system When the system is not used it will automatically turn off after a certain time You can see the battery level at the indication lights at the coloured display If only the red light is on the battery is almost empty and needs to be recharged or replaced by a new fully charged battery When the last red light flashes the batter
3. Usermanual P S vanraam Twinny Plus Twinny a gt A 4 i pt ba C Van Raam BV Aaltenseweg 56 7051 CM Varsseveld The Netherlands 06 13 CONTENTS ccccccccccsssssscceceeeeecsesseeeeeceesesssseeseeeeesessensseseeeesessecaeeeeeeeessuaaeseeeeseseesneeeeeens Contact details manufacturer Conformity va Introduetonssrv4v2ssJattrkk de E See See Delivery ar rsoastu eden eder neg te athens sarees Intended usage Safety measures Delivery inspection Adjustment of the bicycle Accessories s Before first use Technical detallss c2sccsscesscsseedesscex seu ccten ceelsecanerecees ce eseeeee Maintenance and adjustments to be done by owner ant Repairs and maintenance to be done by dealer eeeeeeeeeeneeetesneeeeeeneeeeeeeeeereneeeess DISPOSAl 2 ii anestesi Handover sale to a new owner ts Guaranee AN SN NE ee ne eas en Framenumber uarusuruv dadustaad enden Gatene st TAE E ga spe Contact details manufacturer Van Raam BV Aaltenseweg 56 7051 CM Varsseveld The Netherlands Tel 31 0 315 257370 E mail info vanraam nl Internet www vanraam nl Conformity Van Raam declares as manufacturer that the Tandem bicycles have been produced in accordance with the 93 42 EEG guidelines User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 Introduction This user manual gives important and necessary LN information about the use
4. a fitting solution The brakes are correctly adjusted as standard and can only be adjusted by the dealer during periodic maintenance User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 5 Saddle height When the cyclist is sitting on the bicycle and can put a foot on the pedal in the lowest position the saddle height is correct Adjust the saddle height in such a way that the leg is stretched but relaxed in that position To adjust the saddle 1 Open the quick clamp A 2 Slide the saddle to the correct height 3 Close the quick clamp 71 Make sure clothing cannot get El caught in the clamp EI If the clamp closes too easily the clamping force is too low In this case open the clamp and tighten the nut B a bit more If a lot of force is necessary to close the clamp the nut should be loosened slightly A Do not pull out the saddle pin further than the marking The tube will not go into the shank deep HEEL enough and will risk coming off This can lead to MIN INSERT serious injuries User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 Handle bar height 2 The height of the handle bars affects the 1 comfort of the ride It determines the pressure on the hands and the position of the back T Determine your own most comfortable height by using the bike Om het stuur te verstellen fi JG 1 Draai de schroef met een inbussleutel TG enkele slagen los 2 Schuif de stuurstang naar de juiste hoogte d en draai de schroef we
5. cle When charging first connect the plug to the charging point on the bicycle and then put the plug in the wall socket When charged first take the plug from the wall socket and then disconnect the charger from the bicycle Extra accessories are available at your dealer User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 Before first use Illumination The front light works on the dynamo Push the button so that the dynamo moves against the tyre To turn off the light push the dynamo back again The back light works on batteries Push the button to switch the light on and off yes Gears Your bicycle has 8 gears The gears are used by turning the grip Do not use the pedals when turning the grip A Parking brake Always use the parking brake if you park the bicycle and leave it behind If you are using the Twinny Plus use the parking brake when you get on or off the bicycle 39 Ss User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 Check before every ride e the brakes including the parking brake e the tyre pressure e the illumination e that all parts are secure Contact your dealer and do not use your bicycle if you identify any irregularities As with all mechanical parts the bicycle is subject to wear and tear and high loading If a component fails it can lead to very dangerous situations This can lead to damage or injuries to the user of the bicycle Any form of tearing scratching or changing of colo
6. e pulled up the bicycle should not ride away with the cyclist The right lubricant The chains should be cleaned and maintained at regular intervals every 3 months approximately Only use special chain grease or Tevlon spray This is the only way to make sure that the chain will run smoothly will stay water resistant and will not rust Wipe the chain with a cloth treat it with grease or spray and remove any excess lubricant with a rag Other parts should not be treated with a lubricant Checking the rim Due to the combined action of the brake and the rims not only the brake lining but also the condition of the rim is important For this reason the rim should be checked at regular intervals for example when you inflate the tyres The presence of fine cracks in the spoke punches or deformation of the rim when there is higher air pressure indicate more serious wear and tear In that case the rim should be replaced because it can lead to loss of brake function or even a crack in the rim which can lead to all kinds of dangerous consequences User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 25 Repairs and maintenance to be done by dealer It is recommended that the bicycle has a yearly inspection carried out by the dealer In the event of technical trouble or faults the bicycle should be taken to the dealer for repairs immediately The replacing of safety related components especially frame brakes illumination handle bars front fork and actuation
7. er is located on the frame see the image below Example sticker 1 d R info Qvanraam nI XX XX XXXXXXXX wiam WWW Vanraam nl Frame number Position of sticker Twinny Twinny Plus Kivo on the back of the saddle tube on the back of the on the back of the saddle tube saddle tube User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 27
8. er stevig vast R3 Do not pull out the handle bars further than the mark Otherwise the tube will not be deep enough in HLT TTI the shaft and will risk coming off which can lead to MIN INSERT serious injuries Position handle bars You can tilt the handle bars This influences F the distance from the handle bars to the upper F body Determine your own most comfortable position by using the bike To tilt the handle bars pr 1 Slightly loosen the screw with an Allen key 2 Put the handle bars in the desired position RE and then tighten the screw very firmly again S S User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 Accessories Depending on your order you can use the accessories as described below Crank shortener The crank shortener is fitted to the crank as illustrated The pedal can then be fitted into the crank shortener at two positions With the socketed screw A the crank shortener should be aligned with the crank Foot support The foot support is fitted to the pedal with a balance block User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 8 Lower leg support To fit the lower leg support 1 First fit the lower leg support to the metal plate A 2 The lower leg support is then fitted to the foot support Make sure that plate B is under the pedal and plate A is between the pedal and the foot support 3 Adjust the height of the lower leg support in such a way that it matches the lower leg of the cycli
9. ermine the power of the motor also during cycling With the red button you shut down the system If the system is not used it will automatically shut itself down after a period of time j When walking backwards with the bicycle always turn off the motor Charging the battery Beware A e Charge the battery until the green lamp lights up e Never interrupt the charging process e For the lifespan of the battery it is better to charge the battery when it is almost discharged e It is damaging for the battery if it is not used for more than 2 months In that case charge the battery every now and then e The case of the charger may not be opened by the buyer In the event of problems go to your dealer e Only use the charger in non humid indoor spaces e Below 5 degrees Celsius the charger will not function properly In that case it is advisable to charge the batteries indoors User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 Charging the battery Charging point Twinny The charging point is situated under the luggage rack To charge the battery 1 First connect the charger plug to the charging point under the luggage rack 2 Put the charger plug in the wall socket 3 Depending on the state of the battery it needs 4 to 12 hours to charge The battery is completely charged when the green lamp lights up 4 As soon as the battery is charged first take the plug from the wall socket and then disconnect the charger from the bicy
10. ilever brakes Disc brakes Cantilever Brakes Maintenance and adjustments to be done by owner Below you can find the instructions for maintenance and adjustments that you can do yourself on a regular basis which will keep your bicycle in top condition The correct tension of the chains There are two chains on the bicycle The chains should not be too tight They should hang loose Without effort you should be able to move the chain up and down half a centimetre approximately Chain Twinny To keep the chain tension correct the back wheel axle is adjusted Follow the instructions below to adjust the chain tension 1 Slightly loosen the nuts of the back wheel axle so that the back wheel can move backwards and forwards 2 Tension the nuts on the two chain tensioners so that the wheel slides backwards and the chain gains tension Do this is such a way that the chain hangs loosely like described earlier Note Tension the nuts the same amount of turns so that the wheel is straight and positioned in the centre of the frame as illustrated Not to the left or right see figure A 3 Slightly tighten the nuts of the back wheel axle 4 Check whether the chain tension is correct and whether the wheel is straight and in the centre of the frame 5 Tighten the nuts thoroughly User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 Chain Twinny Plus To keep the chain tension correct a special tensioni
11. le to charge the battery while it is still in the holder User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 When charging the battery first connect the charging point and then insert the plug into the socket After being charged first disconnect the socket and only then remove the charger from the tricycle A After charging always remove the charger cable from the battery A Ensure that the battery is always is pushed straight into the holder Backup battery optional The bike can be supplied with a second battery To activate the second battery when the first battery is empty turn on the switch under the luggage carrier in order to activate the battery User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 Heinzmann electric motor The bicycle can be supplied with an electric Heinzmann motor There are 2 types available Accelerator The electric motor is operated by using the accelerator By using the cockpit you start the motor and determine the power of the motor This motor accelerates and drives with a speed up to 6 km h maximum For more speed the cyclist has to pedal as well Pas Vario The electric motor is operated by the cockpit With this cockpit you switch the engine on off and you can also determine the power of the motor This motor only supports the cycling and does not accelerate Use of the cockpit same in both types Press one of the buttons 1 2 or 3 to start the electric motor With these buttons you can det
12. les 06 13 C Flashing light system To use the flashing lights press the switch to left or right If you want to switch off the flashing light system put the switch in the middle position The lights work on a battery To replace the batteries turn the screw on the cap and take the orange cap B away Then remove the PCB C from the holder You can now replace the battery D This is a 3 volt lithium battery CR123A User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 13 Speed hub co driver The main driver can adjust the co biking of the co driver with the speed hub There are three V za ositions 4 T 1 The pedals of the co driver are moving together with the pedals of the main driver The co driver has to cycle also 2 The pedals of the co driver move independently from the pedals of the main driver The co driver can cycle also this option is only possible for rear steering see the paragraph below 3 The pedals of the co driver move independently of the pedals of the main driver The pedals move free and the co driver can not cycle Rear steering The person in the rear steers the bicycle the handlebars in the E front are fixed i i User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 14 Electric motors The tandems can be equipped with an electric Silent motor system or Heinzmann Silent Electric motor The Electric motor has the following Functions Pedal assistance while cycling Stand
13. lways have the child wear a bicycle helmet Make sure the helmet fits correctly e f children or people with limited mental perception or a mental handicap join the bike ride there should always be a responsible supervising person as the main driver of the bike This main driver is always responsible for the safe use of the bike User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 4 Load The maximum load should not be exceeded See information in the index of technical details on page 20 By permitted load we mean the total load including the load on the luggage rack Make sure that the permitted load on the luggage rack is not exceeded Damaged or worn out parts The replacement and repair of parts frame forks illumination brakes drive mechanism and the handle bars should always be performed by a dealer If not the guarantee ceases to be valid and you will be personally responsible in the event of possible damage AN Specific safety parts should always be replaced by new parts Delivery inspection Check the delivery immediately after receiving it In the event of damage or incomplete delivery we ask you to contact your dealer immediately Adjustment of the bicycle Before using the bicycle adjust it to the measurements of the cyclists This is of great importance especially the saddles and the handlebars 7 Ifan optimal adjustment of the bicycle as defined in the instructions is not possible you can contact your dealer for
14. ng wheel is fitted on to the bicycle as an integrated chain tensioner Follow the instructions below to adjust the chain tension 1 Slightly loosen the screw Hold the nut at the back tight with a socket wrench to stop the screw from slipping 2 Shift the tensioning wheel in such a way that the chain hangs loose as described earlier 3 Tighten the screw again To keep the tension of the chain at the front correct you can adjust the special tension wheel by the rear crank shaft To do this 1 Slightly loosen the screw Hold the nut at the back tight with a socket wrench to stop the screw from slipping 2 Shift the tensioning wheel in such a way that the chain hangs loose as described earlier 3 Tighten the screw again User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 24 Cleaning The frame of the bicycle can be cleaned with a damp cloth For areas that are dirtier you can use a mild detergent The wheels can be cleaned with a damp brush with plastic hairs not a wire brush The grips and the saddles can be cleaned with mild soap and water A Do not use a pressure washer or a steam cleaner Inspection of the bicycle After 200 kilometres or after a period of 2 months the bicycle should be inspected Check the brakes the illumination and the spokes Also check the tyre tread depth This should be at least 1 mm Worn out tyres or possible faulty parts should be replaced Also check the parking brake With the parking brak
15. of your bicycle We ask you to go through the manual thoroughly before using the bicycle Q READ THOROUGHLY Delivery bicycle with possible packaging user manuals s possible charger s depending on options at lake exe EET 3 The tandem bicycle is designed for normal use on level and solid ground The usual bicycle caution should always be taken into consideration At the same time all safety instructions as described in this manual should be complied with explicitly Also the local traffic rules should always be complied with All other use including damage or physical injuries due to this are not the manufacturer s responsibility User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 Safety measures e Ensure the bicycle is in good condition each time before using it e Check before each ride that the brakes are in order e Check the lights and reflectors e Regularly check whether all screw joints are tight e Regularly check whether the wheels the handlebars and the saddle are secure e Make sure there is sufficient air in the tyres e Only use the bicycle on a solid and level surface e Make sure that wide trousers or lose hanging clothing don t get caught in the chain spokes or pedals e Do not use a pressure washer or a steam cleaner for the cleaning of the bicycle A Extra attention is essential if a child is using the bicycle e Never leave a child alone with the bicycle without supervision e A
16. st 4 Fit the elastic to a point on the frame so that the lower leg support stays upright in stationary position Determine by yourself which point is best Use the velcro to secure the lower leg User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 Dividable frame The bicycle can be divided into 2 parts To divide the frame 1 Put the bicycle on the standard and remove the grip from the handle bars Push the pellets of the small spring A so that the grip can be removed from the handle bars 2 Loosen the knob 3 Remove the front part out of the coupling To assemble the bicycle again follow these steps in reverse order User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 10 Walking stick holder The walking stick holder is fitted under the luggage rack The walking stick should be fastened with velcro A Walking stick holder Twinny Walking stick holder Twinny Plus User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 Back support Adjust the right depth by loosening nut A putting the back support in the right position and then tighten the nut again Then adjust the right height by loosening the 2 nuts B sliding the support in the correct position and then tighten the nuts again The back support can be fitted with a belt C Use the fastening device to open and close the belt Eccentric crank The bicycle can be fitted with an eccentric crank on the left and or right side User manual Tandem bicyc
17. ur is an indication that the part should be replaced Important safety points for the cyclist e Go very carefully during the first ride e When riding the bicycle hold both hands firmly on the handle bars and feet on the pedals e Test the riding style of the bicycle on rough ground at moderate speed This way the cyclist learns how to react to unexpected movements of the bicycle and the handle bars during use e Small obstacles should be cycled over with appropriate speed e Obstacles higher than 5 cm should be avoided Extra safety points for the Twinny Plus The tricycle gives a very different ride experience than a bicycle with two wheels Practice in particular with bends and braking because a tricycle can react contrary to what you would expect It may happen that the back wheel comes off the ground on the inside when going round a bend To avoid this the rider leans towards the inside of the bend with his body User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 22 Technical details Twinny Twinny Plus Kivo xl Frame height cm 52 52 H50 V 24 Vxl 34 Length cm 255 250 235 x1 247 Width cm 71 66 Boarding height cm 39 39 H 41 V 26 Front wheel 26 26 20 Back wheel 26 24 24 Weight kg Von 35 Von 35 ca 27 Max load luggage rack kg 20 20 20 Total max load kg 260 260 240 Brakes front Cantilever brakes Cantilever Brakes Cantilever Brakes Brakes back Cant
18. y is empty and the engine will not support you any longer while cycling User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 o When you push the bicycle turn off the motor When the motor is not used for several days the battery switches into the sleeping mode This to protect the batteries To activate it you must connect the battery to the charger for a few seconds or cycle the bike forwards and push the on off button to activate the system Charging the Battery For the best performance and to prolong the life of the battery we recommend that you charge the battery at home at room temperature To charge the battery 1 Open the little lock by turning the key a quarter to the right 2 Pull the handle forward 3 Take the battery pack into the house Plug the charger into the plug contact of the battery 4 Connect the charger plug into the socket The red light on the charger will light up 5 Depending on the battery level the charging time is about 3 hours If the green light is on the battery is charged User manual Tandem bicycles 06 13 6 Once the battery is charged pull the plug from the socket first 7 Then pull the connector from the battery 8 Put the battery back in the holder behind A on B 9 Pull the handle backwards and push the battery on the top to the connector as shown in the drawing and close the lock 10 Push the handle forward and A 11 close the lock It is also possib
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