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1. 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 Make sure clothing cannot get caught in the clamp 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 Do not pull out the saddle pin further than the marking The tube will not go into the shank deep HI enough and will risk coming off This can lead to iN INSERT serious injuries User manual Velo Plus Handle bar height The height of the handle bars affects the comfort of the ride It determines the pressure on the hands and the position of the back Determine your own most comfortable height by using the bike To adjust the handle bars 1 Slightly loosen the screw by using an Allen key 2 Slide the handle bars to the correct height and tighten the screw very firmly again Do not pull out the handle bars further than the mark Otherwise the tube will not be deep enough in III the shaft and will risk coming off which can lead to MIN INSERT serious injuries Position handle bars You can tilt the handle bar2. aced 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 Velo Plus 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 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 fram
3. also move 3 By tightening the adjusting nuts at both sides the back wheel slowly moves 2 backwards Tighten the adjusting nuts in such a way that the chain is hanging loose as described above 3 4 At the same time make sure that the wheel is straight and positioned in the centre of the frame as illustrated Not to the left or to the right 5 Slightly tighten the nuts of the back wheel axle 6 Check whether the chain tension is correct and whether the wheel is straight and in the centre of the frame 7 Tighten all the nuts again we 4 The right lubricant The chain 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 repl
4. e 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 Velo Plus 20 Frame number The frame number is printed on the sticker This sticker is located on the frame see the image below Example sticker info vanraam nl XX XX XXXXXXXX wnan WWW Vanraam nl Frame number Position of sticker on the frame tube User manual Velo Plus 21
5. e bicycle to the measurements of the cyclist and the passenger you can start using the bike 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 front 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 High speeds in the bends driving on rough ground and sharp bends can lead to the tricycle falling over 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 Explore how the tilting movements of the bicycle react to body posture Tilt to the inside of the bend Small obstacles should be cycled over with appropriate speed Obstacles higher than 5 cm should be avoided User manual Velo Plus Technical details Length cm 243 Width cm 110 Boarding height cm 52 Front wheel 20 Back wheel 20 Weight kg From 49 Max load luggage rack kg 20 Total max load kg 220 Brakes front Disk brakes Brakes back Dr
6. on This user manual gives important and necessary A information about the use 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 pump possible charger s depending on options Intended usage The 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 Velo Plus 4 Safety measures Ensure the bicycle is in good condition each time before using it Check before each ride that the brakes are in order Check the lights and reflectors Regularly check whether all screw joints are tight Regularly check whether the wheels the handlebars and the saddle are secure Make sure there is sufficient air in the tyres Only use the bicycle on a solid and level surface Make sure that wide trousers or lose hanging clothing don t get caught in the chain spokes or pedals Do not use a pressure washer or a steam cleaner for the cleaning of the bicycle Use the parking brake if the wheelchair is driven on or off the ramp Never place yo
7. re are 6 gears User manual Velo Plus 15 Illumination The lights work on batteries Push the button to switch the lights on and off Both lights have 2 modes steady and flashing The front light has rechargeable batteries When the light on the lamp is red the lamp must be charged The lamp can be charged in the wall socket To do this 1 Push the pellet and slide the lamp out of the holding device 2 Remove the cover from the lamp 3 Put the lamp in the wall socket The charge light on the lamp will be on 4 As soon as the charge light turns off the lamp is charged To fully charge the lamp leave it plugged in for another 6 hours after the charge light has expired For the lifespan of the batteries we recommend charging the lamp once every 3 months when not used for a longer period User manual Velo Plus 16 Check before every ride e the brakes including the parking brakes 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 colour is an indication that the part should be replaced Points of interest during cycling After you have adjusted th
8. s The bicycle can be supplied with an electric 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 determine 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 When walking backwards with the bicycle always turn off the motor User manual Velo Plus 13 Charging the battery 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 di
9. s This influences the distance from the handle bars to the upper body Determine your own most comfortable position by using the bike To tilt the handle bars 1 Slightly loosen the screw with an Allen key 2 Put the handle bars in the desired position sy and then tighten the screw very firmly again 4 Steering damper The steering damper affects the stability during steering By adjusting the screw steering gets more rigid and stability will increase Determine your own most comfortable setting for using the bike User manual Velo Plus 8 Wheelchair transport If you want to transport a wheelchair on the Velo Plus follow the instructions below 1 Attach the parking brake to the bike by squeezing the right brake A and lock it with the pin B 2 Remove the safety pin 3 Pull the handle up so the ramp unlocks and falls down 4 Push the wheelchair backwards on the ramp Push the wheelchair until the ramp is tilting and locks itself automatically with a clear noticeable click 5 Attach the wheelchair with the three belts Push the button to release the belt and attach the hooks to the wheelchair Be sure that the ramp is locking Failing to do so may result in serious injuries If the ramp does not lock properly then use your foot A to push until the ramp locks User manual Velo Plus 6 Next turn the star knob to tighten the belts 7 Finally fasten the safety belt of the pas
10. sconnect the charger from the bicycle Depending on your order this charger is delivered 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 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 t 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 Extra accessories are available at your dealer User manual Velo Plus Before the first use Parking brake Always use the parking brake if you park the bicycle and leave it behind To operate the parking brake squeeze the right brake A and lock it with the pin B By squeezing the brake again it will unlock itself Gears Standard the bicycle has 8 gears The gears are used by turning the grip Do not use the pedals when turning the grip Option When your bike has an electric motor the
11. senger 8 Replace the safety pin in the coupling To remove the wheelchair from the bike follow these steps in reverse order Caution Stop the wheelchair when you release the hooks so that it will not roll off the ramp User manual Velo Plus 10 Accessories Depending on your order you can use the accessories as described below Dividable frame The ramp can be disconnected from the bike which can be convenient if for example you want to store the bike To disconnect the ramp 1 Use the parking brake by pressing the left brake A and securing the brake with the pellet B 2 Remove the grip with the gear from the handle bars Push the pellet of the small spring so the grip can be removed from the handle bars 3 Hang the grip together with the brake handle on the luggage rack or other suitable parts 4 Lower the support Loosen knob A push down support B with your hand or foot and then fasten the knob again User manual Velo Plus 11 5 Remove the safety pin 6 Optional Loosen the cables when you have an electric motor 7 Pull the lever A up Detach the bracket B and pull the lever back 8 Remove the bike apart from the coupling Caution this is heavy Hold the frame firmly in both hands and place the rear part on the stand 9 Place the bike on the stand To reassemble the bike follow these steps in reverse order User manual Velo Plus Electric motor
12. um brakes Rim 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 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 saddle and the grips 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 brake pulled up the bicycle should not ride away with the cyclist User manual Velo Plus 18 The correct tension of the chain The chain should not be too tight It should hang loose Without effort you should be able to move the chain up and down half a centimetre approximately To keep the chain tension correct the back wheel axle is adjusted Follow the instructions below A NFL N E Zid EJ 1 Slightly loosen the nuts of the back wheel axle so that it can move backwards and forwards 2 Slightly loosen the nut of the bracket so it can
13. ur feet or other limbs under the ramp You can be hit by moving parts and suffer from bruises Always place the wheelchair in the driving direction User manual Velo Plus 5 Load The maximum load should not be exceeded See information in the index of technical details on page 18 By permitted load we mean the total load including the wheelchair and 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 A 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 cyclist This is of great importance especially the saddle and the handlebars If an optimal adjustment of the bicycle as defined in the instructions is not possible you can contact your dealer for a fitting solution The brakes are correctly adjusted as standard and can only be adjusted by the dealer during periodic maintenance User manual Velo Plus 6 Saddle height When the
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