User Manual Easy Go 18 06
User Manual Easy Go 18 06
User Manual Easy Go 18 06
Easy Go
Van Raam
Aaltenseweg 56
7051 CM Varsseveld
Nederland
Van Raam declares as manufacturer that the Easy Go, as described in this manual, has
been produced in accordance with the 93/42/EEG guidelines, risk category 1. All products
have been produced in accordance with the 2006/42/EG guidelines. The declaration of
conformity can be found on the Van Raam website.
Introduction
Delivery
Check the delivery immediately after receiving it. In case of damage or incomplete delivery
we ask you to contact your dealer immediately. Upon delivery you should fill out the form
“Form service, maintenance, modifications and warranty claims” in the back of this
manual.
The Easy Go is meant for adults with a fluctuating health status, who want to pedal but
would also like to have the option of completely switching to electric engine if they cannot
cycle (anymore).
Intended usage
The Easy Go scooter bike (intended use: outdoors class B) is designed for normal use on a
flat, solid surface. The Easy Go may be used at ambient temperatures ranging from -25
degree Celsius to +50 degree Celsius. The usual tricycle and scooter bikes 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.
To ride the Easy Go a minimum age of 16 years is required. Besides this, the driver should
be independently mobile and he/ she may not have any serious visual or other
impairments, which could adversely affect the controlling of the scooter bike.
All other use, including damage or physical injuries due to this, are not the
manufacturer's responsibility.
Safety measures
Important: Please read the safety measures before using the scooter bike!
• Ensure the scooterbike is in good condition each time before using it. Check
before each ride that the brakes are in order. Check the lighting and make sure
there is enough tyre pressure (recommended: 3 bar).
• Always get a punctured tyre repaired before using the scooter bike. To avoid
damage to the wheels or other parts.
• Regularly check if the wheels, the handlebars and the seat are properly fixed and
also that all the screw connections are tight enough.
• Only use the scooter bike on a solid and flat surface.
Soft, slippery or uneven terrain increases the risk of dangerous situations.
Road safety
• If you are under the influence of medicines that may affect your ability to drive,
you are not allowed to drive a scooter bike.
• Your vision must be adequate to drive the scooter bike safely in any situation
that may occur during use.
• Please follow the relevant traffic rules that apply.
• Make sure that you are always noticed by the other road users. As a user of a
scooter bike you are very vulnerable in traffic.
• Switch off the electrical system if you are using your mobile phone.
• You need to be at least 16 years of age to ride a scooter bike.
• Only enter the sidewalk or a pedestrian area in the scooter mode when the
engine is active at level 1.
Make sure that the permitted basket weight is not exceeded (maximum 20 kg). You may
not carry passengers in the basket and you may not place luggage anywhere else on the
bike. Do not allow anyone to stand on the rear side of your scooter bike.
Note that a basket full of luggage can considerably influence the driving. No luggage may
be carried on the handlebars of the bike, as it limits the manoeuvrability of the scooter
bike.
Before using the scooter bike, adjust it to the measurements of the driver. This is of great
importance, especially the seat and the handlebars.
The brakes are correctly adjusted and should only be adjusted by the dealer during periodic
maintenance.
Take care that fingers and limbs do not get trapped while adjusting the scooter
bike.
Seat
When the cyclist is sitting on the scooter bike
and can put a foot on the pedal in the lowest
position, the seat height is correct. Adjust
the seat height in such a way that the leg is
stretched but relaxed in that position.
Seat height
To adjust the height:
1. Loosen the two clamping levers.
2. Move the seat to the desired height and
tighten the clamping levers.
3. Pull out the clamping lever and set it in
such a position that it does not protrude.
1.
Handlebars height
The height of the handlebars affects the 2.
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.
Parking brake
Always use the parking brake when you
park and leave the scooter bike,
by squeezing the left brake lever [A]
and fixing the brake with the small
[B]
lever [B]. [A]
Secondary brake
The secondary brake should be used during a
standstill so that the bike does not roll away.
Note that the secondary brake force is not
strong enough on a slope. For safety’s sake
always use the parking brake on a slope!
Lighting
The scooter bike is fitted with a headlight and
two rear lights. By turning on/off the system the
lighting will automatically go on/off. To manually
turn on/off the lighting you have to push the
on/off button for a short time. If the on/off
button is hold longer (two seconds) the whole
On/Off button
system will turn on/off.
When you will cycle in the dark, make sure the battery is on the scooter bike.
The lightning uses the power of the battery. As soon as the battery is almost
empty the electronic support will shut off but the lightning will keep on
working.
Handle basket
The scooter bike is equipped with a handle basket. Hang the basket at the handle’s
bracket.
Ensure that the permissible basket weight is not exceeded (maximum 20 kg).
Note that a basket full of luggage can considerably influence the driving.
Gears
The scooter bike has eight gears. The gear is
operated by turning the grip.
Do not use the pedals when turning the grip.
Contact your dealer and stop using your scooter bike as soon as you observe irregularities
during the check!
As with all mechanical parts, the scooter bike 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 scooter bike. Any form of cracks, scratches or change
in colour in load heavily loaded parts of a component indicates that the component must
be replaced.
Practice, in particular, with bends and braking, because a tricycle may react contrary to
your expectations. It may happen that the back wheel comes off the ground
on the inside when going round a sharp bend. To avoid this the rider leans towards the
inside of the bend with his body.
One of the brake levers (usually the right) operates the brake on the front wheel. This
deserves special caution, as a forceful braking could block the front wheel, which could
result in a fall. The driver should be familiar with controlled braking of the front wheel!
High speeds in corners, on uneven terrain and extreme steering angles could
lead to the overturning of the tricycle!
Before a child or an adult with limited powers of perception rides the scooter bike
independently for the first time, they should practice first under your supervision (or under
the supervision of others).
Pay special attention to the turning because it could lead to dangerous situations. Also
explain to the driver that the widest part of the scooter bike lies behind him / her. Let him/
her practise by riding over a few obstacles to get an idea of how wide the scooter bike is!
Children or adults with limited powers of perception should always be reminded about the
possible dangers/ risks involved in using the scooter bike.
The scooter bike can be used in two different ways, as a cycle and as a scooter. These two
modes can be interchanged simply by folding the footplate (with the hand or foot). When
you have folded down the footplate, the bike works as a scooter and when you fold it up,
you can pedal along. In the cycling mode, you can even use the throttle as an extra
support, if required.
When getting on, first take your place on the seat, and then you can lift your legs
safely across the frame or the footplate. This way you can avoid being stuck or
slipping on the footplate, which can be slippery when it is wet.
Brakes
The handbrakes should be used for coming to a standstill, in the cycle mode as well as the
scooter mode. The parking brake should be used to avoid the scooter from rolling away on
its own when left unattended.
The Silent Electric motor system is a special developed support system by Van Raam for
the rehabilitation market. The system is characterized by:
1. A simplicity of operation
2. Individually adjustable support for cycling
3. Modern and efficient electronics
4. The powerful electric motors
5. High quality and safe batteries
6. Highly reliable system
The Silent system comes standard with a basic support mode individually programmed for
your scooter bike. In most cases, it gives precise and smooth cycling characteristics with a
good compromise between support and radius of action.
In special cases, an individually tailor-made cycling program is necessary. You can obtain
information from the dealer about the possibilities of a customised cycling program.
1. On/off button
Using the on/off button, the electrical system
can be switched on or off. 1. On/off button
• Switching on: Push the button briefly.
• Switching off: Push the button for
two seconds.
After the system is turned on, the electric motor is active in level 1.
When the system is not used, it will automatically turn off after a certain time.
Always turn off the electrical system when you are getting off the scooter bike.
Turn the electrical system on after you have taken up your riding position.
3. Start assist
The start assist is not available with the Easy Go scooter bike.
The battery is almost empty if only the last red LED light is on. The battery needs to be
recharged or replaced by a (new) fully charged battery.
When the last red LED light flashes, the battery is empty and the motor will no longer
support while cycling. The integrated lighting continues to work.
[A]
If your battery is equipped with a button and indicator lights, the charge-level in the
battery can be checked by pressing the button briefly. The five green lights indicate the
level of charge in your battery, the left one of these, if flashing, given the lowest level.
While charging the battery, these lights will also indicate how far the charging has
progressed.
Reverse mode
The reverse mode is activated by pedalling backwards from a standing position. Within a
few seconds the motor is activated and the scooter bike cycles at a speed of about 2 km/h
backwards (when you start to pedal backwards).
There is no option to change the maximum speed in the reverse mode. The LED lights of
the support levels 1,2 and 3 burn to indicate that the reverse mode is activated.
Other functions
The smart display has an automatic dimming function. With an inbuilt light sensor the
lights of the display will automatically creating less distraction for the cyclist in darker or
more shadowy conditions.
Ensure that the battery is always pushed straight into the holder.
One of the battery holders is connected to the system, you can recognize this one because
of the cables.
If desired, you can leave the second battery to charge when you are using the other.
The action radius depends on a lot of different factors and is strongly influenced by:
capacity and voltage of the battery, degree of support that is used, temperature, wind
speed, tyre pressure, cycling speed, weight of the user and the luggage, use of gearing
etcetera.
Every battery discharges automatically over time. This process is called self-discharge.
A battery that is empty and not charged, will self-discharge and will be deep
discharged. The battery can be permanently damaged during this process. In case of
deep discharge, the warranty will be void.
Please note that any battery will wear over time. The wearing process of the battery is
inevitable and depends on several factors, such as usage, number of charge cycles and
the ambient temperature. Even if the battery is not used, its capacity will decrease. A
worn battery can still be used, but please bear in mind that its charge level may
decrease.
Beware:
• Never leave the bike with an empty battery! We advise you charge the battery as soon
as possible before it’s totally empty.
• The best storage-charge of the battery is when three to five LED lights burn.
• Check the battery every month in the winter. If fewer than three LED lights burn,
recharge the battery.
• Preferably store and use the battery in environments of 5 to 20 degrees. Avoid higher
or lower temperatures.
• Do not charge the battery in sunlight and make sure that the battery is not charged at
a temperature of less than 5 degrees.
• Only use the charger indoors and in non-humid environments, the charger may not get
wet.
• Only use the Van Raam supplied battery.
• Only charge the battery with the supplied charger!
Problem solving
The Van Raam bicycle App is a free smartphone application that you can use while cycling
with your Van Raam electric bicycle.
You can connect the Smart Display with the Van Raam App due Bluetooth connection.
When it’s ready to connect with your smartphone, the on/off button turn blue for a
second.
The Van Raam dashboard application can be used as a luxurious bike computer while
cycling with one of Van Raam’s bicycles. The dashboard of the app displays the current
speed, total distance, kilometrage, battery capacity and power consumption. For more
cycling data, there is a detailed screen that displays, among other, the average speed,
maximum speed, total distance, electricity, battery voltage, pedal power and pedal
frequency.
Depending on your order, you can use the accessories as described below.
Armrest
To get on the scooter bike easily, the armrest can
be switched upwards.
Once seated, you can bring down the armrest
again.
Lap belt
Take the belt across the body and click it into
the clamp. Push the red button to unfasten the
belt again.
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.
[A]
* With the standard battery (11.2 Ah), fully electrical operation with normal use.
Beware! The action radius depends on a lot of different factors and is strongly influenced
by: capacity and voltage of the battery, degree of support that is used, temperature, wind
speed, tyre pressure, cycling speed, weight of the user and the luggage, use of gearing
etcetera.
The scooter bike is designed and tested in conformance with the EN 12184
Standardisation.
The scooter bike complies with the provisions specified in the directive for Medical Devices
and is provided with a CE-marking.
Below you can find the instructions for maintenance and adjustments that you can do
yourself on a regular basis, which will keep your scooter bike in top condition.
Cleaning
The frame of the scooter bike 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 moist brush with plastic hairs (not a wire brush!). The
seat, the grips and the backrest can be cleaned with mild soap and water.
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 Van Raam spare parts, which you can buy at you dealer. If requested the
dealer will make the necessary information on repair and maintenance available.
Check the brakes, the rims, lighting, the chain tension and the spokes. Also check the tyre
tread depth. This should be at least one millimetre. Worn out tyres or possible faulty parts
should be replaced. Also check the parking brake. With the parking brake pulled up, the
scooter bike should not ride away with the cyclist.
Repairs, maintenance and modifications should only be performed with original Van Raam
parts.
If you want to dispose your scooter bike, contact your dealer. You can also contact the
local waste disposal company. They will dispose the scooter bike according to the
regulations of your town.
When you hand over your scooter bike to a new owner it is important that you also hand
over all necessary technical documentation and spare keys, so that the new owner can use
the scooter bike safely.
Guarantee
The guarantee is valid for all faults in the product, which are proven to be caused by
material or manufacturing error.
We give a guarantee of five years on the frame and the front fork. For all accessories and
other parts (except wear parts) we provide a two year guarantee, as legally regulated. The
guarantee only applies by normal use and maintenance of the scooter bike, as described in
this manual.
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 with non-original Van Raam parts
without permission of Van Raam. The original CE certification will become nul-and-void if
modifications are done by third parties. The absence of the certification can lead to
problems in insuring your bike, and for any loss or incurred.
The frame number is printed on the sticker. This sticker is located on the frame, see
illustration.
Example of sticker:
XXXXX
Position of sticker:
CE marking
on the handle stem
To maintain warranty on the Van Raam scooter bike, follow this service schedule.
Even after five years, we advise you to give your bike annual service. Passing by the
service after five years will have no further effect on warranty claim because certain parts
expires after five years.
Beware! Please note that if changes are made by a non-authorized Van Raam dealer or no
original Van Raam parts or options are used, warranty may void.
Congratulations on your purchase of your Van Raam scooter bike. This bike is produced
with utmost care. To guarantee the quality as much as possible Van Raam produces the
cycles according to the ISO 9001: 2008 quality standards. Van Raam has been certified by
TÜV Rheinland Netherlands BV.
You will especially enjoy your Van Raam bike when the bike is adjusted to your
specifications and when the instructions in the user manual are followed. Pay special
attention on the service intervals who specified in the manual of the bike.
To claim warranty and service you should always fill out this form, at least at delivery and
service. This signed form declares that the end user had an instruction on the operation of
the scooter bike, that the scooter bike is adjusted to the specifications of the end user and
that the user manual is received.