This document is the user manual for the Electric Tricycle E5-C, providing comprehensive information on its function, technical specifications, usage, and maintenance.
The E5-C electric tricycle is designed for urban and suburban transportation, offering a blend of practicality, safety, and comfort. It features a robust structure, simple operation, and reliable quality, making it suitable for daily commuting and light cargo transport. The vehicle boasts a smooth and aesthetically pleasing appearance, coupled with a luxurious and complete functional configuration. Key features include a continuously variable speed handle for smooth acceleration, a high-quality maintenance-free battery, and a high-performance motor. For enhanced safety and convenience, the tricycle is equipped with night running lights, a battery voltage display, an electronic horn, and a high-performance control system. It also incorporates automatic protection functions against under-voltage, over-current, and overload, ensuring the longevity and reliability of its electrical components. A high-performance charger is included, allowing the battery to be charged according to its voltage requirements, which is crucial for maintaining optimal battery performance.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Dimension: 2800mm (length) x 1250mm (width) x 1780mm (height). These dimensions indicate a relatively compact yet spacious design, suitable for navigating various road conditions while offering ample interior space.
- Curb Weight: 310kg without battery. This weight suggests a sturdy build, contributing to stability and durability.
- Tyre: Front & Rear 400-12. This tire size is common for tricycles, providing a good balance of grip and ride comfort.
- Brake: Front Disc, Rear oil Drum. This combination offers effective braking performance, with disc brakes typically providing superior stopping power for the front wheel and drum brakes offering reliable performance for the rear.
- Motor: 60V/1500W. A 1500W motor indicates a powerful electric drive, capable of handling various terrains and loads. The 60V system suggests a robust electrical architecture.
- Controller: 30 T. The controller manages the power delivery to the motor, and a 30 T rating implies a capable unit for the specified motor power.
- Battery General: 60V 100A-120A Lithium. The use of a Lithium battery is a significant advantage, offering higher energy density, longer lifespan, and faster charging compared to traditional lead-acid batteries. The 100A-120A capacity indicates a substantial range.
- Max Speed: ≤40KM/H. This speed limit is typical for electric tricycles, balancing performance with safety regulations, especially in urban environments.
- Passenger Capacity: 1 driver + 5 passengers. This makes the E5-C suitable for family use or small group transportation, highlighting its utility as a people carrier.
- Mileage: 90-100km. A range of 90-100km on a single charge is impressive for an electric tricycle, allowing for extended journeys without frequent recharging.
- Suspension: Front: ø43 hydraulic shocker; Rear: semi-independent. The hydraulic front shocker and semi-independent rear suspension are designed to provide a comfortable ride by absorbing road imperfections.
- Ground Clearance: 320mm. This high ground clearance is beneficial for navigating uneven roads and preventing damage to the undercarriage.
- Wheel Base: 2220mm. A long wheelbase contributes to vehicle stability, especially at higher speeds and during turns.
- Multimedia: Reverse Camera, USD multimedia, Anti-theft alarm. These features enhance convenience, safety, and entertainment for the user.
Usage Features:
The manual emphasizes safe driving instructions, which are crucial for the longevity of the vehicle and the safety of its occupants.
- Read the manual: Users are instructed to thoroughly read the manual to understand the vehicle's performance and usage.
- Lending the tricycle: It is advised not to lend the tricycle to anyone unfamiliar with its operation.
- Braking distance: The braking distance is less than 5 meters in dry conditions but increases to 10 meters in wet conditions, highlighting the importance of cautious driving in adverse weather.
- Rainproof performance: The tricycle is designed with safe and reliable rainproof performance, but it should not be driven in water-logged conditions to prevent short circuits and damage to electrical components.
- Slow down when turning: For safety, users should slow down when making turns.
- No oil in brake part: It is forbidden to inject oil into the brake part to avoid brake failure.
- Traffic rules: Users must consciously abide by traffic rules for their safety and others.
The operating parts section provides a detailed visual guide to the various controls and components, including the instrument panel (vehicle speed, power, mileage, etc.), steering wheel controls (horn, turn signals, lights), rearview mirrors, and pedals. This visual aid helps users quickly familiarize themselves with the vehicle's layout.
Maintenance Features:
Regular maintenance is key to ensuring the tricycle's performance and extending its lifespan. The manual provides a comprehensive checking list before driving and detailed maintenance instructions.
Checking List before Driving:
- Brake: Check operation, status, and free travel. Ensure the brake's working performance is good.
- Speed Gear: Check operation, status, and clearance of the speed control handle.
- Brake Gear: Check if the operation is flexible, stable, and lubricated.
- Tyre/Wheel: Check tire pressure, wear, and damage.
- Fastener: Check all chassis parts and fasteners; tighten if necessary.
- Lights and Indicators: Check if car lights and indicator lights are correct, and if the horn performance is good.
- Pre-driving inspection: A pre-driving inspection is recommended every time the vehicle is used. Repairs should be carried out promptly if any bad conditions are detected to avoid serious damage or accidents.
Electric Motor Use Method:
- No running without load: The motor should not be run without any load.
- No overloading: Overloading the motor is strictly forbidden.
- Clean environment: Keep the environment clean and airflow dry and unobstructed when using the motor.
- Commutator and carbon brushes: Keep the surface of the commutator smooth and clean, ensure carbon brushes are in good contact, and the motor test connection is reliable.
- Prevent debris: Prevent debris and soil from entering the motor.
- Rear cover check: After one month of running, open the rear cover, check the commutator, and remove carbon brush powder.
- Fasten top wire and anchor screw: Always check the fastening of the top wire and anchor screw of the motor; tighten if any looseness is found.
General Maintenance:
- Battery cleaning: Keep the battery clean and dry, prevent dirt and dampness. Ensure connection lines are not loose and the electrolyte does not leak. Clean electrolyte stains from the battery's upper surface to prevent electrical leakage.
- Battery charging: The first charge should not be less than 13 hours, normally 5-12 hours, and not exceed 18 hours. When the battery is low, stop using it and charge it immediately to avoid deep discharge.
- Charging unused vehicles: Vehicles unused for a long time should be charged twice a month.
- Lubrication: The machine rotates, and lubricating oil should be added to running parts to ensure flexible operation.
- Circuit checks: Frequently check contact points of each circuit (wire connection, controller, reverse switch, speed control). Ensure the connection between the controller and motor is reliable and not loose.
- Troubleshooting: If problems cannot be solved, send the car to the seller or a designated repair station. Disassembly without authorization will void repairs.
- Battery recycling: Return used batteries to the company's dealers or maintenance department.
- Lubricating oil replacement: After 100km, replace the lubricating oil. In the future, add oil and butter to the differential and axle shafts every month.
- Water-cooled motor: If it's a water-cooled motor, check if the motor coolant is lacking. Add coolant if missing. Antifreeze should be added every day to prevent freezing. If not used for a long time, the coolant should be drained.
Maintenance Schedule:
A maintenance schedule is provided, indicating required mileage intervals for various checks and adjustments:
- Brake: Inspection/adjustment at 200, 500, 800, 1200, 1600, 1500 km.
- Motor: Check/adjust at 200, 500, 800, 1200, 1600, 1500 km.
- Tyre: Check/inflate at 200, 500, 800, 1200, 1600, 1500 km.
- Fastener: Check/tighten at 200, 500, 800, 1200, 1600, 1500 km.
Fastener Torque Specifications:
The manual includes a table (Table 5) with general torque specifications for nuts and bolts of various sizes, crucial for proper assembly and maintenance. Users are advised to use a torque wrench to tighten parts and check tightened parts at any time, especially before long-distance driving.
Common Failure Method:
A troubleshooting guide is provided for common failures, outlining the phenomenon, reason, and resolve method:
- Turn on but lights not on: Fuse blown or loose, power contacts loose. Resolve by replacing fuse or fastening contacts.
- Turn on and turn accelerator but motor not working: Vehicle under braking, speed control handle wire loose, motor cable loose or damaged. Resolve by releasing brake, re-tightening wires, or replacing insurance.
- Speed control fails: Battery voltage too low, speed control handle wire loose, spring in handle fails, governor damaged. Resolve by fully charging battery, tightening/welding wires, replacing spring or governor.
- Mileage not enough per charge: Insufficient tire air, insufficient charging or charger malfunction, battery damaged, frequent brake and overload. Resolve by adequate air pressure, recharging/repairing motor, repairing battery, or using vehicle correctly.
- Charger not charging: Power supply dead, plug loose, charger fuse blown, battery cable disconnected. Resolve by replacing power supply, fastening sockets/connectors, replacing insurance, or connecting battery cable.
- Abnormal noises while driving: Screws/nuts loose, wheels rub against frame/front fork, bearing part lacks lubricating oil. Resolve by tightening screws/nuts, adjusting front/rear wheels, or adding lubricating oil.
- Other issues: For issues not listed, contact customer service or a professional repair office.
Electric Motor Tricycle Wire Drawing:
A wiring diagram is included, illustrating the electrical connections for components like lights, battery, brakes, turn signals, motor, and controller. This diagram is essential for electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
Guarantee Rules (For Reference Only):
The warranty rules outline conditions for free exchange and repair:
- No free exchange under certain circumstances: Warranty period expired, parts replaced during warranty period lose warranty, damage due to improper use (water shortage, unauthorized modification, motor/charging issues), motor/controller disassembled privately, inner tube has patch, normal wear and tear (light bulbs, mileage cables, switches, lamps, standard parts), changing original product condition without authorization, damage caused by overload.
- Warranty for accessories: Following accessories have specific warranty periods: batteries, motors, controllers, chargers, rear axle bearings, rim packs for three months, shock absorption and leakage.
- Tire warranty: If oil does not bounce, tires will be reversed and blistered for one month.
- Battery/motor replacement: If battery or motor is replaced two months before loss of insurance, it is related to improper repair or maintenance by the user.
- Accumulator/electric motor charge: Accumulator or electric motor will be charged 100 yuan each (unit) for joint liability compensation.
- Battery warranty (above 48V): If the battery (above 48V) travels less than 30 kilometers during the warranty period, it is not included in the replacement list and belongs to maintenance.
- Maintenance method: Bring the repair manual to the after-sales service department for free repair or free replacement parts.
- User file card: Return the first "factory stub" of the user's file card to the factory within one month from the date of car sale. Detailed filling is required, otherwise, the whole vehicle will not receive three guarantees.
The manual concludes with a "User Profile Card" and "Electric Vehicle Maintenance Record" for tracking user information and service history, further supporting the maintenance and warranty processes.
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