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Operating Manual and Service Instructions for HP Velotechnik recumbent 2016technology . .recline in style! Operating manual and service instructions HPVelotechnik for HP Velotechnik tricycles www.hpvelotechnik.com Sept. 2015 The upper picture shows the Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec, the lower picture shows the Scorpion fs 26. Relevant component are alike on all tricycles depending on the model and individual configuration. Parts marked with "*" are options or required for S-Pedelec when using on public roads in the scope of German StVZO (German traffic regulations) Parts marked with " **" belong to the optional electric assist system. Introduction Dear customer, thank you for buying a recumbent tricycle designed by HP VELOTECHNIK and congratulations on the purchase of your new recumbent tricycle! With this high-quality touring tricycle, you will enjoy many years of ex- hilarating riding pleasure. Your safety and your satisfaction are our main concern. On the follow- ing pages, this manual will inform you about important safety issues as well as maintenance and care instructions. Even if you have many years of experience with bicycles please do take your time to read this manual carefully before the first ride. Your re- cumbent tricycle is designed with the latest recumbent technology by HP VELOTECHNIK that partly needs special treatment and care. In this manual you will find detailed instructions on how to optimize your tricycle to meet your demands and riding style as well as your size and weight. In addition to this, we have put together a collection of in- formation on care and maintenance as well as special technical advice from our engineers. Important: Please send us the attached warranty registration form for your extended warranty (see page 88.) This guide helps you to keep your tricycle in perfect condition so you will always experience maximum fun, comfort and safety. Enjoy yourselves and have a great ride! Paul J.W. Hollants, Dipl.-Ing. Daniel Pulvermüller and the HP VELOTECHNIK team Content Safety instructions 2 The ErgoMesh-seat for Scorpion, Scorpion fx, Scorpion fs 20, Scorpion fs 26 /S-Pedelec General safety instructions 2 /Enduro, Scorpion plus 20 /plus 26 22 Intended use 5 The Gekko fx 20 mesh-seat 23 Load capacity 5 The head rest 24 Final assembly 6 Bolts and nuts 7 Adjusting to your size 25 Quick release levers 7 Adjusting the front boom 25 The first miles 8 Adjusting the length with front boom quick adjust 28 Safety instructions (bicycle) 9 Legal requirements 9 Adjusting the handlebars 29 No alteration of parts 9 A good setting for the handlebars 29 Frame number and identification marks 9 Setting the width and angle on Scorpion, Added parts and accessories 10 Scorpion fx, Scorpion fs 20, Scorpion fs 26 Fairings 11 /S-Pedelec /Enduro, Scorpion plus 20 /plus 26 Replacement of parts 11 29 Do not take kids with you 11 Setting the angle of the handlebar on Gekko fx Pedelec system 11 20 and Gekko fx 26 30 Trailer on Scorpion fs 26 /Enduro, Adjusting the cable length 31 Scorpion plus 20 and Scorpion plus 26 11 Handlebar grips 31 Trailer on Scorpion, Scorpion fx, Scorpion fs Folding 32 20, Scorpion plus 20 12 Taking off the seat 32 Trailer on Gekko fx 20 and Gekko fx 26 12 Folding of Scorpion, Scorpion fx, Scorpion fs 20 Safety instructions (S-Pedelec) 13 32 Legal requirements 13 Folding the Scorpion fs 26 /Enduro /S-Pedelec, Exchanging parts 13 Scorpion plus 20 /plus 26 33 Identification plate 14 Folding the Gekko fx 20 and Gekko fx 26 36 Added parts and accessories 14 Lighting system 41 S-Pedelec system 15 Lighting systems for bicycles 41 No riding without accumulator 15 Lighting system of Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec 43 No alteration of parts 15 Brakes 44 Do not take kids with you 15 Handling of the brakes 44 Trailers 15 Maintenance of the brakes 45 Riding a recumbent tricycle 16 Cable operated (mechanical) brakes 46 Learning the new riding technique 16 Hydraulic brakes 46 Handling instructions 16 Gear system and chain 48 Handling of the gear system 48 How to ride correctly and safely 17 Adjusting the gear system 49 Slowly increase the strain 18 Chain 50 Adjusting your new tricycle 19 Chain tubes 51 Adjusting the seat position 19 Replacing the tubes 52 The BodyLink-seat for Scorpion, Scorpion fx, Chain roller 53 Scorpion fs 20, Scorpion fs 26 /S-Pedelec Wheels 55 /Enduro, Scorpion plus 20 /plus 26 19 Disassembling the wheels 55 Tyres 55 Content Front wheels of all Scorpion and Gekko models Mounting of front mudguards on Scorpion, 56 Scorpion fx, Gekko fx 20 and Gekko fx 26 81 Rear wheel of Scorpion, Scorpion fx, Water bottle cages 82 Scorpion fs 20, Scorpion plus 20 and Gekko fx Water bottle cage 82 20 56 Water bottle cages for ErgoMesh- and Gekko- Rear wheel of Scorpion fs 26, Scorpion plus 26 Content seats 82 and Gekko fx 26 56 Water bottle cages for BodyLink-Sitz 82 Wheels of Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec 56 Spokes 57 Maintenance and care 83 Headset 58 Maintenance routine 83 Adjusting the headset on Scorpion, Scorpion fx, Wear and tear 83 Gekko fx 20 and Gekko fx 26 58 Cleaning and conservation 83 Storing the bicycle 85 Wheel alignment 59 Measuring toe-setting on Scorpion, Scorpion fx, Transport in the car 85 Gekko fx 20 and Gekko fx 26 59 Tightening torques 86 Measuring toe setting on Scorpion fs 20, Table of tightening torques for all Scorpion Scorpion fs 26 /Enduro /S-Pedelec, models 86 Scorpion plus 20 and Scorpion plus 26 59 Tightening torques for Gekko fx 20 and Gekko Adjusting toe setting 59 fx 26 87 Setting of camber angle on Scorpion fs 20, Warranty 88 Scorpion fs 26 /Enduro /S-Pedelec, Warranty policy 88 Scorpion plus 20 and Scorpion plus 26 Warranty pass 89 (informations for bicycle mechanics) 62 Service plan 97 Adjusting the suspension 64 Suspension and damping of Scorpion, Scorpion fx /fs 20 /fs 26 /Enduro /S-Pedelec, Scorpion plus 20 /plus 26 64 Rear suspension element 66 Adjusting the rear suspension element of all Scorpion models 66 Steel spring rear shock DV-22 66 Air shock ROCKSHOX Monarch 69 Front suspension elements 72 Adjusting and maintenance on the front suspension of Scorpion fs 20, Scorpion fs 26 /Enduro /S-Pedelec, Scorpion plus 20 and Scorpion plus 26 72 Swing arm pivot 79 Swing arm pivot on Scorpion models 79 Mudguards 80 Front mudguards 80 Mounting of front mudguard on Scorpion fs 20, Scorpion fs 26 /S-Peldelec, Scorpion plus 20 / plus 26 80 Safety instructions General safety instructions The manuals of component manufacturers The specialist dealer is responsible for the ex- such as the brake manufacturer, the gear sys- pert assembly, please contact him for detailed tem manufacturer, and the pedal manufac- information! A tricycle that has been assem- turer also belong to this manual. They give bled from a frame kit must always be tested detailed information on operating and main- and approved by a qualified bicycle mechanic taining these specific parts. Please read the before your first ride. manuals of the part manufacturers as carefully as this manual. Please provide this manual to any other user of your recumbent before us- The texts in the grey boxes are particularly ing it. important for your safety. Please read The maintenance and adjustment of this re- them carefully. The signs explained below cumbent partly requires special tools and will be used in this document without bee- skills. Do only works within your limits and, ing explained again! for the purpose of your own safety, do not go beyond. Should you be uncertain at any point, get in contact with your local dealer. The instruc- Danger! Texts that begin with tions in this manual apply only to a completely "Danger!" mark an immediate danger for assembled HP VELOTECHNIK tricycle with stan- your life and your health. Please read them dard parts from the series production of carefully. HP VELOTECHNIK. On special demand HP VELOTECHNIK delivers frame kits to put a specialist dealer in a position to assemble a tricycle individually. In this case the manuals on the operation and maintenance of the Attention! Hints with the text parts only represent a guideline, please read "Attention" are important for your safety1 every manual of every part manufacturer separately. 2 General safety instructions Gekko fx 20 Scorpion Safety instructions Safety Gekko fx 26 Scorpion fx Scorpion fs 20 3 General safety instructions Scorpion fs 26 Scorpion plus 20 Scorpion fs 26 Enduro Scorpion plus 26 Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec 4 General safety instructions Intended use Load capacity Your HP VELOTECHNIK tricycle is a bike for It is important to adjust the spring stiffness of the use on streets and paved roads. the suspension according to the load, see the chapter about adjusting the suspension in this This tricycle is not designed for the use in rac- manual, page 65. ing and off-road riding, for jumping or acro- batics, and you must not ride across curbs, stairs, etc. Scorpion fx, Scorpion fs 26 /Enduro /S-Pedelec The Scorpion fs 26 Enduro is a bicycle that can additionally be used on unpaved roads. The maximum load (rider + luggage) is 140 kg (308 lbs). The maximum total weight (bicycle The Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec belongs to the + rider + luggage) is 160 kg (352 lbs). The lo- EU-vehicle classification category L2e (three- wer limit is valid. With a coupled trailer, the wheel moped) with speeds of up to 45 km/h maximum total weight must not exceed (28 mph). 160 kg (352 lbs). When riding the Scorpion fs instructions Safety 26 Enduro on unpaved roads the maximum Using your bike on public roads is only al- load is 110 kg (242 lbs), the maximum total lowed if it has been equipped with the acces- weight is 130 kg (286 lbs).
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