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OWNER’S
MANUAL
FOR THE ZAPPY FOLDING
ELECTRIC SCOOTER
Patent #5,848,660 • D 433,718 Other U.S. and International Patents Pending.
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REV 8/16/99
ZAPWORLD.COM • One ZAP Drive
117 Morris Street, Sebastopol CA 95472 USA
tel (707) 824-4150 fax (707) 824-4159
e-mail: zap@zapworld.com • Stock Symbol:ZAPP
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BE SAFE! ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET WHEN RIDI
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Welcome to the Power Revolution! Your new ZAPPY Power-Assist Scooter is your ticket to fun and freedom. It's whisper quiet, smog free and fun! Fly down the side- walk, doing errands or visiting friends, for only pennies of elec- tricity. Fold up your little cement surfer and take it in your car, or on the bus or train. It's the worlds first truly portable electric vehi- cle, 21st century technology, just a little bit ahead of its time. Remember that you will get the best performance and rang
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BEFORE YOU RIDE ™ YOUR ZAPPY ! STOP READ THOROUGHLY AND UNDERSTAND THIS OWNER’S MANUAL TO THE PURCHASER OF THE ZAPPY: • The status of the ZAPPY as a “motor vehicle” subject to driver’s licensing, insurance requirements and registration varies from state to state, and country to country. • You should check with a reliable authority in your state to see if the ZAPPY must be registered as a motor vehicle. Your police headquarters or local department of motor vehicles may be able to either answer yo
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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................1 BEFORE YOU RIDE YOUR ZAPPY.......................................................................................2 TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................3 OPERATIONS AND FEATURES.......................................................................................
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OPERATIONS AND FEATURES PERFORMANCE AND RANGE • You will get the best performance on smooth and flat terrain. Give the ZAPPY a push and pull the safety switch to start. Kicking the ground with your foot while the motor is activated will increase your speed and range. The more kicking you do, the more range you will get from the ZAPPY. Remember to charge the ZAPPY after every ride, no matter how short! Do not ever leave the battery in a discharged state overnight. SPEED SELECTION • Your ZAPP
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CIRCUIT BREAKER • Your ZAPPY is equipped with an automatically resetting circuit breaker. If it is drawing more than 30 amps of current, it will momen- tarily shut off. The circuit breaker will reset in a few seconds. The system will continue to shut down until the current draw is less than 30 amps. The circuit breaker is necessary to protect your motor from damage. TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON BATTERY CAPACITY • For best battery life 120 charge your battery to 100 Fig.2 full capacity at least 80 o
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ROLLING THE ZAPPY • With the ZAPPY in its folded down position, turn the ZAPPY upside down. Use both hands and lift up the ZAPPY by the han- dlebars. The ZAPPY can now be pushed or pulled with ease, just like a vacuum cleaner! REMOVABLE DECK • (Fig.4) The deck is Fig.4 removable for quick access to the battery and battery charger. Since the battery is disconnected before shipping, you will have to take off the deck to connect the battery. To remove the deck, loosen the 1/4 turn deck fastener
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ADJUSTING THE GAS STRUT POSITION Fig.6 Heavy Light • (Fig.6) The ZAPPY is equipped with a gas strut that is adjustable to two different levels of resistance. If the rider has difficulty fold- ing the ZAPPY, the gas strut can be moved to the light position. DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT • The drive belt on the ZAPPY will periodically need adjusting to maintain proper tension. The belt should deflect about 6mm (1/4 inch) with slight pressure applied at the center of the belt. Before servicing the ZA
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• If the drive belt makes a "popping noise" while accelerating, it will need to be tightened immediately. To tighten the drive belt, loosen the rear axle nut until the wheel can be moved by hand forward and backward. Rotate the belt adjusters on each side of the wheel evenly until the proper tension is achieved. Tighten the axle nut and recheck belt tension. WHEEL WARNING! • IMPORTANT! ALWAYS DEFLATE THE TIRE BEFORE DISASSEMBLING THE WHEEL. DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT • If the drive belt has br
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1 6 3 5 7 8 10 9 2 4 DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM 1) SAFETY SWITCH 6) CHARGER POWER CONNECTOR 2) BATTERY CHARGING JACK 7) GAS STRUT 3) HANDLE HEIGHT QUICK 8) HEAD TUBE ADJUSTMENT 9) DECK 4) MAIN POWER SWITCH 10) 1/4 TURN DECK FASTENER 5) BATTERY CHARGER (MAY VARY IN APPEARANCE) 9 ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET!
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CHARGING Fig.7 TO CHARGE ZAPPY'S BATTERY (FIG.7) 1. Plug the charger power connector into the battery charging jack. 2. Then, plug the ZAP charger into a standard 110 VAC (or 220, if applic- able) wall socket. 3. Please observe all safety warnings described on pages 14-16. NEVER EXPOSE THE CHARGER TO WET OR DAMP CONDITIONS! NOTE: You can charge the battery away from ZAPPY. Remove the deck, disconnect the battery power connector, and remove the battery. Connect the charger power connector
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PRE-RIDE CHECK LIST PERIODICALLY GO THROUGH THIS CHECKLIST TO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR ZAPPY IS IN PROPER ADJUSTMENT FOR SAFETY AND OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE. IT IS IMPER- ATIVE THAT YOU REVIEW THIS CHECKLIST BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE. ALTHOUGH YOUR ZAPPY HAS PASSED OUR QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCEDURE, IT MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT AFTER SHIPPING. 1. Connect the battery power connector to the controller power connector. 2. Check tire pressure: The tires on your ZAPPY should be at least 36 psi (pounds per square inch).
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BATTERY CARE TO ENSURE THE ZAP BATTERY GIVES ITS BEST PERFORMANCE: 1) Store and charge your ZAPPY at temperatures between 50° F (10° C) and 100° F (38° C). 2) Keep your battery charged. Batteries stored for long periods of time will self-discharge. The higher the temperature, the greater the rate of self-discharge. 3) Keep the terminals clean and tight. 4) Handle with care (don't drop it). 5) Recharge your battery as soon as you can after riding. 6) The ZAP battery will take 4-10 cycl
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Read the following section carefully. This guide will help your ZAPPY achieve max- imum performance. If you cannot adjust your ZAPPY using this guide, call ZAP at (707) 824-4150. Our customer service representatives will be glad to help you. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION TO BE TAKEN Power switch is in off position Push switch on the left side of the battery tray to ON position (Push button until it clicks) Broken drive belt Replace the belt Vehicle not moving at least 3 m
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ACCESSORIES SPARE BATTERY • Buy another battery for quick changes. Remove the deck, pull out the drained battery and pop in a fresh one, secure the deck and you are ready to go! Immediately hook up the drained battery to the battery charger to maximize battery life. RAPID CHARGER • Want to charge the battery a lot faster? Why not purchase our 6- amp battery charger and charge your battery twice as fast?! MOBILE CHARGER • Charge ZAPPY’s battery using your boat, RV, or automobile ciga- rette li
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4. Know and obey all local laws concerning the operation of, and equipment requirements of, electrically assisted cycles. Make sure that your equipment and operation of your electrically assisted cycle meets these standards. Failure to obey these laws may result in severe injury or death. 5. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Do not leave the ZAPPY with the mas- ter "on/off" switch ON when not in use. For greater safety disconnect battery power connector. BATTERY WARNINGS 1. To reduce the risk of
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12.Charge in a well-ventilated area away from sparks, flames, and smoking areas. 13.For optimum performance, your ZAPPY should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 50° F (10° C) but less than 100° F (37° C). (See "Battery Care” on page 12.) OPERATIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND OPERATING WARNINGS 1. Keep hands, face, feet, and long hair away from all moving parts. 2. Do not touch the motor or wheels while they are rotating. 3. Be alert. To prevent injury to yourself and to ot
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BRAKE OPERATION The ZAPPY's braking system consists of a band brake on the rear wheel. The brake is activated by squeezing the brake lever located on the handlebar. When applying the brakes it is important to release the throttle switch to deactivate the ZAP motor. Brakes are designed to control your speed, not just to stop the scooter. Maximum braking force occurs at the point just before the wheel locks-up (stops rotating) and starts to skid. You need to practice slowing and stop- ping smo
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ZAP® warrants each new ZAP product for three (3) months according to the following ZAP® warrants each new ZAP product for three (3) months according to the following terms. Batteries are also warrantied for three (3) months. terms. Batteries are also warrantied for three (3) months. This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences on the date of This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences on the date of the original retail purchase. the orig
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ZAPPY BUYER’S CHECKLIST As members of a new transportation industry, our staff and management would like to thank you for purchasing your ZAPPY Power-Assist Scooter. As in many recreational activities, accidents can and do occasionally occur. It is for this rea- son that we specifically bring the following points to your attention. We ask that you read each point carefully and ask questions of our staff if you do not clearly understand any particular point addressed. 1) I have received the o
