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Owner’s Manual Version August 2015
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8.3.5 Sleep Mode
In order to conserve battery discharge, the controller will go into ‘sleep’ mode after 20 minutes if no movement of
button, wheels, or pedals is detected. Upon any detection of movement in wheels, pedals, or pressing of the button,
the controller will ‘wake up’ and beep depending on the mode of operation; i.e., 1 beep for EU mode, 2 beeps for
USA mode. This beeping will confirm that the controller is functioning correctly.
8.3.6 Heat
Gocycle’s motor is extremely compact and lightweight. While the benefits of this design are apparent, certain
drawbacks exist—specifically, the motor can get hot.
Gocycle’s motor will get hot under normal running similar to the exhaust pipe or engine of a motorcycle or moped.
WARNING! Extreme caution should be used when attempting to touch any part of the motor after it
has been in continuous operation for more than five minutes. Use the same caution you would use in
the kitchen with hot pots or pans or boiling water. We recommend that you do not attempt to touch
the motor unless it has been switched off for at least five minutes.
On days when the ambient air temperature is above 25 degrees Celsius, be extra careful with heat building up in the
motor. We do not recommend that you keep the motor on full power for more than 5 minutes continuously. You
should allow the motor 1 minute of zero power for every 5 minutes at full power.
8.3.7 Maximising Your Motor’s Performance and Reliability
8.3.7.1 Dos
Pedal up hills and keep your speed in the ‘power band’ of the motor. This is about 8-12mph. At this speed you will
get maximum power from the motor.
If you are approaching a hill, keep your speed above 8mph, this will give you the best boost from the motor.
Allow the motor a minute or two for every 5 minutes of riding to cool down.
8.3.7.2 Don’ts
When riding at temperatures above 25 degrees Celsius, do not run the motor for more than 5 minutes continuously.
If you have run the motor for 5 minutes continuously, you should stop running the motor for at least 1 minute
before starting the motor again.
Generally, EU mode will produce less heat and provide a higher range than USA mode.
Further to the above, it is illegal to operate Gocycle in USA mode while riding on EU public roads.
However, EU mode is legal for operating an electric bicycle in the USA public streets.