Mantis 8 Electric Scooter User Manual

Read this manual carefully BEFORE operating your scooter!

Introduction

Congratulations on your new Mantis 8 electric scooter! And thank you for purchasing it at fluidfreeride.com or at one of our retail partners.

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Before You Start

It is important to read through, understand, and adhere to all instructions and safety warnings before charging and operating this scooter.

Upon receiving and opening your box, please inspect the contents for signs of damage or loose screws from transport. If something doesn't look or feel right, please take a few pictures and contact your place of purchase immediately.

YOUR SCOOTER COMES WITH A LIMITED WARRANTY AGAINST MANUFACTURING DEFECTS AS DESCRIBED FURTHER IN LEITMOTIF SERVICES LLC'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE WHICH MAY BE ACCESSED AT FLUIDFREERIDE.COM (THE “T&C”). THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS AVAILABLE TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER ONLY AND CERTAIN ACTIONS OR OMISSIONS MAY VOID THE LIMITED WARRANTY. PLEASE REFER TO THE LIMITED WARRANTY IN THE T&C. IN CASE OF ANY ISSUES EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY, THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ALL OTHER WARRANTES ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.

If you purchased your scooter from a dealer other than fluidfreeride.com, please contact them first regarding any issues. If you still need help or you have purchased directly from fluidfreeride.com, please contact us with any questions or concerns.

Make sure you understand and adhere to all local laws, rules, ordinances and regulations applicable to riding scooters. Riding an electric scooter comes with inherent risks and hazards. To minimize the risk of falling, being injured, or injuring others, make sure you understand how to safely operate and control this scooter. ALWAYS USE GOOD JUDGEMENT, COMMON SENSE AND PROTECTIVE GEAR.

LEITMOTIF SERVICES LLC (the operator of fluidfreeride.com), or any of its retail partners or affiliates (collectively, “Leitmotif Parties”) shall not be liable for any financial losses, physical injuries or deaths, accidents, disputes or other claims related to the purchase or operation of this scooter. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW (i) NO LEITMOTIF PARTIES WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF USE, REVENUE, PROFIT, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY OR GOODWILL) CAUSED BY THE USE OR MISUSE OF OUR PRODUCTS. THE USER AGREES TO ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL SUCH RISKS AND TO RELEASE LEITMOTIF SERVICES PARTIES THEREFROM; AND (ii) THE LEITMOTIF PARTIES' MAXIMUM LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE SCOOTER.

Table of Contents

General Safety Warnings

Safety Check List

General

Wheels

Throttle

Front and Rear Suspension

Brakes

Folding mechanism and stem

CAUTION: Wear protective gear like helmet, gloves, knee and elbow pads at all times during use.

Mantis 8 Overview

What's in the Box

The box typically contains:

Technical Specifications

Configuration Mantis 8 Single Motor 18.2Ah Mantis 8 PRO Dual Motor 24.5Ah
Motor 800W BLDC 2x800W BLDC
Battery 48V 18.2Ah Li-Ion 48V 24.5Ah LG Li-Ion
Top speed 29 mph – 47 km/h 32+ mph – 52+ km/h
Range (optimal conditions) 30+ miles – 48+ km 45+ mi – 72+ km
Range (normal riding) 20+ miles – 32+ km 25+ mi – 40+ km
Brakes Front and rear disk brake + electric (regenerative) braking Front and rear hydraulic disk brake + electric (regenerative) braking
Suspension Front and rear spring shock absorber
Tire Size 8" x 3.2" (pneumatic - tubeless)
Weight - Scooter 50 lb – 23 kg 59 lb – 26.5 kg
Weight - Rider limit 265 lb – 120 kg
Charger input/output 110-240V / 1.75-2A
Dimensions - Opened 46 x 24 x 48.5 inch / 116.5 x 61 x 123 cm
Dimensions - Folded 46 x 24 x 19 inch / 116.5 x 61 x 48 cm

Key Components

The scooter's main components are:

Charging and Battery Safety

Charging the Mantis 8

  1. Turn your scooter off.
  2. Locate the charging port.
  3. Open the charging port cover.
  4. Connect the charger to the scooter. Watch out for proper orientation – the charging plug should slide in without effort.
  5. Connect the charger to the wall power outlet.

The LED on the charger will turn red while charging and turn green when the scooter is ready for use. Remove the charger and cover the plug. Charging time with the included 2A charger is approximately 7-9 hours for the Mantis Single Motor version, and 10-12 hours for the Mantis PRO version.

Battery Maintenance

Battery Disposal

Charging Warnings and Battery Safety Warnings

Set Up, Unfolding & Folding

Assembling the Mantis 8

Carefully open the box and take the scooter out with both hands. Do not pull the steering bar out by itself as it is attached to the rest via the cable work. Also, pay attention not to lose the metal plaque with the fluid logo which you will need to screw on to secure the steering bar to the scooter.

  1. Place the scooter on the floor and secure it by pulling out the kickstand.
  2. Lift the handle post into a vertical position. Pay attention as the steering bar is not yet fixed to the handle post but only loosely connected via the cable work. [Diagram: Illustrates lifting the handle post and the 'unhook' and 'lift post' actions.]
  3. Slide the locking ring downwards. This prevents the handle post from moving out of its vertical position. Close the two quick release buckles around the locking ring and ensure the buckles are tight. You may need to adjust the dials opposite the quick release levers to ensure they sit tight when closed. Before every ride, make sure the buckles are locked tightly around the locking ring and only open with pressure. [Diagram: Shows sliding the locking ring and closing the buckles.]
  4. Place the steering bar onto the handle post and screw the metal plaque (with fluid logo) onto it with the four screws provided. For the most comfortable riding position, we recommend you place the handlebar in the most upward position when tightening the screws. [Diagram: Shows screwing the metal plaque with four screws.]

Folding your Scooter

  1. Loosen the quick release buckles and slide the locking cuff upwards. It may be necessary to loosen the quick release on the dials for the cuff to slide up. [Diagram: Shows loosening buckles and sliding the ring up.]
  2. Fold the stem downwards until it touches the scooter's deck and attach it to the hook in the rear of the board. This will lock the handle post in folded position and enable you to carry your scooter with one hand while folded. [Diagram: Shows folding the stem down and hooking it.]

Operation

Driving Mode Selection and Lights

Located on the left side of the handlebar you can find a switch dashboard with the following functions:

The DUAL switch toggles single or dual motor drive (dual motor version only, button has no function on the single motor version). There is no feedback light to know which mode has been selected. You will feel the acceleration of your scooter significantly stronger in dual motor mode. You can change the driving mode while riding. Take your finger off the accelerator for changes to come into effect.

Display Settings – Mantis 8 Single Motor 18.2Ah

The Mantis scooter is equipped with the following display:

[Diagram: Image of the Mantis 8 Single Motor display with labels [1] Speedometer, [2] Battery Indicator, [3] Gear, [4] Power Button, [5] Mode Button.]

Gear change: To change the gear (1=slow, 2=medium, 3=fast), while the scooter is powered ON, press the POWER button to enter gear setting mode. Press MODE to switch between gears. To return to operating mode either press POWER or wait for 2 seconds.

  1. Speedometer: Shows the speed at which you are travelling.
  2. Battery Indicator: Charge your scooter frequently; do not let it run out of battery. As a rough guideline, charge at or below 2 bars.
  3. Power Button: To turn the scooter on or off press button for 2 seconds.
  4. Accelerator: Pull to accelerate. The stronger you pull, the faster it accelerates. The scooter is delivered in “Non-Zero Start” setting (Kick-And-Go is ON), i.e. the accelerator only works if the scooter is already in motion.
  5. Mode Button: Press to select various display options:
    MODE COMMENT
    TIME Time since powering on the scooter.
    TRIP Distance travelled since powering on the scooter.
    ODO Total distance travelled.
    VOL Current battery voltage.
    CH2:00 Charging mode. Time (2 hours) scooter stays ON (overrides auto-switch off) so you can use display's USB port to charge e.g. your phone.

P-SETTINGS (Advanced Settings)

Detailed P-settings mode. To access P-settings to make various advanced changes, press POWER [3] and MODE [5] simultaneously for 2 seconds. Cycle through the P-settings using the MODE button. To select a P-setting in order to make changes press the POWER button. Change the value (up or down) using the MODE (Up) and POWER (Down) buttons. To return to the P-settings menu after changing a value, wait 2 seconds. To return to operating mode, wait a further 2 seconds.

P-SETTINGS DESCRIPTION
P0 Tire diameter (8 = 8 inch). Do not change.
P1 Low voltage limit. Default set to 43V. This setting only influences how voltage is translated to the battery bar display.
P2 Motor magnetic pole setting (single magnets). Default is 20. Do not change.
P3 Speed signal selection. Default is 0. Do not change.
P4 Distance / speed unit. 0=km, 1=miles
P5 Start setting. 1=non-zero start (Kick-and-Go), accelerator won't work if scooter not in motion; 0=immediate start (CAUTION while using this!)
P6 Cruise control. 0=cruise control OFF, 1=cruise control ON.
P7 Soft initial acceleration. 0=strongest power, 1=softer initial acceleration
P8 Electric (regenerative) braking (E-ABS). 0=E-ABS off, 1=E-ABS on
P9 Speed limit as % of top speed, i.e. 100=no speed limit.
PA Clear total distance travelled (ODO). Will only work on low mileage.
PB Scooter auto-turn off time in minutes.
PC Display brightness (1=low, 3=high)

Cruise Control: Cruise control allows you to maintain your driving speed automatically without continuing to hold down the accelerator. In order to enter Cruise Control, activate it first in the P-settings [P6]. While driving, keep the accelerator steady for a few seconds until Cruise Control kicks in and scooter travels at constant speed without driver holding down the accelerator. When you activate the brakes Cruise Control will be cancelled.

CAUTION: Ride in a position where you can immediately access the brake to cancel Cruise Control if necessary.

Display Settings – Mantis 8 PRO Dual Motor 24.5Ah

The Mantis PRO scooter is equipped with the following LCD display:

[Diagram: Image of the Mantis 8 PRO Dual Motor LCD display with labels [1] VOL, [2] Km/h, [3] Gear, [4] Gear selector, [5] Power Button, [6] Accelerator, [7] Mode Button.]

  1. Speedometer: Shows the speed at which you are travelling.
  2. Battery Indicator: Charge your scooter frequently; do not let it run out of battery. As a rough guideline, charge at or below 2 bars.
  3. Gear: Shows the selected gear.
  4. Gear selector: Press to set gear (1=slow, 2=medium, 3=fast).
  5. Power Button: To turn the scooter on or off press button for 2 seconds.
  6. Accelerator: Pull to accelerate. The stronger you pull, the faster it accelerates. The scooter is delivered in “Non-Zero Start” setting (Kick-And-Go is ON), i.e. the accelerator only works if the scooter is already in motion.
  7. Mode Button: Press to select various display options:
    MODE COMMENT
    TIME Time since powering on the scooter.
    TRIP Distance travelled since powering on the scooter.
    ODO Total distance travelled.
    VOL Current voltage.
    CHA Number of times battery has been charged (inaccurate as only full discharges are counted)

P-SETTINGS (Advanced Settings)

Detailed P-settings mode. To access P-settings to make various advanced changes, press MODE [7] for 2-3 seconds. Cycle through the P-settings using the MODE button [7]. In order to change a P-setting press GEAR button [4]. To return to operating mode, wait a few seconds.

P-SETTINGS DESCRIPTION
P0 Tire diameter (8 = 8 inch). Do not change.
P1 System voltage. Default 48V. Do not change.
P2 Motor magnetic pole setting (magnet pairs). Default is 10. Do not change.
P3 Speed signal selection. Default is 0. Do not change.
P4 Distance / speed unit. 0=km, 1=miles
P5 Start setting. 1=non-zero start (Kick-and-Go), accelerator won't work if scooter not in motion; 0=immediate start (CAUTION while using this!)
P6 Cruise control. 0=cruise control OFF, 1=cruise control ON. Advanced riders only.
P7 Soft initial acceleration. 0=strongest power, 5=least power.
P8 Speed limit as % of top speed, i.e. 100=no speed limit.
P9 Motor torque. 1=50% of max. torque, 2=75% of max. torque, 3=max. torque
PA Electric (regenerative) braking strength (E-ABS). 0=None, 1=Weak, 2=Medium, 3=strong.
PB Display brightness (0=off, 5=highest illumination)
PC Scooter auto-turn off time in minutes (1-30 minutes).
PD ABS (anti-lock braking system) setting. 0=ABS off, 1=ABS on (as in a car, the brake engages and disengages rapidly to prevent the wheel from blocking) WARNING: Due to increased vibration and force and on scooter components when using ABS, do frequently check that all bolts are properly fastened.

Cruise Control: Cruise control allows you to maintain your driving speed automatically without continuing to hold down the accelerator. In order to enter Cruise Control, activate it first in the P-settings [P6]. While driving, keep the accelerator steady for 3-5 seconds until Cruise Control kicks in and scooter travels at constant speed without driver holding down the accelerator. When you activate the brakes, Cruise Control will be cancelled.

CAUTION: Ride in a position where you can immediately access the brake to cancel Cruise Control if necessary.

Riding

Before using your scooter, make sure to visually inspect it for any signs of damage or loose parts or screws. Every scooter is individually tested before shipping from the factory, but we recognize that it has travelled far and in rare cases, it can get damaged during transport. If something does not feel or look right, reach out to your place of purchase.

Also pull the brake levers and ensure there is sufficient tension on the brakes BEFORE your first and any subsequent ride.

Braking

The Mantis has dual front and rear mechanical disc brakes. For braking, use the rear brake first for decelerating (the left braking lever on the handlebar) before engaging the front brake (the right lever) to come to a full stop.

When travelling at higher speeds, exercise caution when braking as the brakes are sensitive. This is especially true for the front brake as you risk falling over the handlebar if your center of gravity is too high while performing a hard stop with the front brake alone.

The Mantis is also outfitted with customizable electric / regenerative braking (see display settings to configure). When enabled, this function will use the electric motors to brake as soon as the controller registers that a brake lever is pulled. The display indicates a small exclamation mark as soon as the brakes are pulled.

CAUTION: Even on low settings, electric braking can be very abrupt at higher speeds. The function engages when just slightly pulling the lever. Prepare accordingly by leaning backwards when engaging the brakes.

Battery Voltage and Charging Status

We recommend you set your display up to show current battery voltage using the MODE button. The live reading of battery voltage will greatly improve your understanding of battery health and charging status vs. just looking at the battery bars or percentage, which are just a rough translation of battery voltage. You will see the voltage fluctuating down (when you accelerate) and up (when you idle) during your ride.

You will learn over time how to interpret your voltage display to make the right conclusions about the status of battery charge.

When your battery is fully charged using the accompanying 54.6V charger, the display will show 54.6V (+/- 0.5V due to inaccuracies in measurement). The controller will shut down at 38V.

If your Battery is around 43V your charge is almost gone. If you put lots of load on the motor (e.g. accelerating uphill), the voltage may move quickly towards the controller shut off point. We recommend that whenever battery is low, keep an eye on the display to see how Voltage fluctuates downwards when you draw a lot of power.

When you are approaching low charge, note the following:

Whenever your voltage is low and you are still not at your destination, take it very easy on acceleration and speed to maximize the remaining charge.

Battery Voltage and Charging Status Graph

The relationship of charge and voltage reading is NOT linear:

[Diagram: Graph showing Battery Voltage (V) on the Y-axis and Battery Charging Status (%) on the X-axis, with a curve descending from 54.6V at 100% to 37.0V at 0%.]

This curve shifts downwards the more power you are using. E.g. an aggressive driving style will reduce your voltage reading at the same battery charge status. Note that an aggressive driving style will also reduce range (the distance you can travel at a given charging status).

If you prefer it plain and simple, you can always go with the battery charge indicator to check your charge. Be aware that the first 30% of the displayed capacity will be consumed much slower than the last 30%.

Scooter Maintenance & Transport

Mechanical Disc Brake – Mantis 8 Single Motor 18.2Ah

Pull the brake lever and ensure there is sufficient tension on the disc brake before riding. Check frequently to ensure brakes are working properly.

In case there is lack of tension on the brake (the brake should fully engage when pulled about halfway to the handlebar), you can tighten it a little with the Barrel Adjuster. In order to further adjust the distance between the brake pads, use the Adjustment Screw sitting on the side of the caliper.

[Diagram: Close-up of a disc brake caliper showing Barrel Adjuster, Adjustment Screw, and Mounting Bolt.]

If your disc brake is rubbing, you can center the caliper over the rotor.

First ensure that this is not caused by a bent rotor. Put your scooter up on a chair so the wheels are spinning freely. Put a light source behind the rotor so you can easily see if the rotor is bent or if it can be fixed by slightly aligning the brake pads.

Also check the rotor for play and tighten the bolts if necessary.

The position of the caliper can be adjusted as follows:

  1. Loosen the two upward facing Mounting Bolts until the caliper is able to move freely side to side.
  2. Pull the brake lever to center the caliper over the rotor.
  3. Re-tighten the two bolts without much force while the brake lever is held tightly.
  4. Release the brake lever, spin the wheel to see if it did the job.
  5. If it works well, move to step 7.
  6. If the brake is still rubbing, loosen 1 bolt at a time (just a quarter to half a turn following step 4) and manually adjust the caliper with your hands so the brake does not rub anymore.
  7. Tighten the screws all the way (6 Nm force) to finish the job.

Hydraulic Disc Brake – Mantis 8 PRO Dual Motor 24.5Ah

Pull the brake lever and ensure there is sufficient tension on the disc brake before riding. Check integrity of hydraulic systems frequently (no leakage of oil) to ensure brakes are working properly.

If there is insufficient tension when pulling the brake lever (the lever should fully engage when pulled about halfway to the handlebar), or brakes are losing tension over time, check for leaks. It is most likely that air bubbles in the hydraulic tube need to be removed. This can be easily done at home with a refill kit provided by your place of purchase.

If the disc brake is rubbing, you can center the caliper over the disc rotor by following the same steps as for the Mantis 17.5Ah model.

CAUTION: BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR FINGERS WHEN OPERATING NEXT TO THE MOVING ROTOR!

A local bike shop or your place of purchase will be able to help out further if needed.

Declaration of Conformity

This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC RELATED INFORMATION:

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital product, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

NOTE: INFORMATION, SPECIFICATIONS, WARNINGS AND ALL OTHER DETAILS INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE.

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