Daymak Escooterinabox Deluxe User Manual

Safety Guidelines

When using the Escooterinabox Deluxe, ensure you adhere to the following rules:

• Always wear a helmet when riding the Escooterinabox Deluxe.
• Always check your blind spots when operating the vehicle.
• Turn on headlights when extra visibility is needed.
• Ensure your battery has sufficient charge before embarking on a ride.
• Obey all traffic laws.
• Periodically charge the unit when it is not in use for extended periods.
• If you bring your charger, avoid shaking/rattling the charger while riding.
• Do not overcharge the battery by leaving the charger in the charging port. Once the battery is fully charged, remove the charger immediately.
• Do not attempt to operate the unit while it is charging.
• Do not allow anyone under 16 years of age to operate this vehicle.
• Do not make sharp/abrupt turns at high speeds to avoid tipping over.
• Do not operate under the influence of any drug or alcohol consumption.
• Do not fully submerge the unit in water.
• Do not use in adverse weather conditions.

For any questions or concerns, please call 1-800-649-9320 or visit www.daymak.com.

About Daymak

Daymak is one of Canada's largest suppliers of alternative vehicles. They design, engineer, manufacture, import, and repair everything from recreational off-road vehicles, karts, and electric golf carts to alternative transportation solutions like electric scooters and electric bikes. Their electric bikes offer an eco-friendly and energy-efficient alternative for urban commuting, significantly increasing the practicality of bicycle transport in city centers. Costing only pennies to charge, an electric bike can make city living more convenient and much cheaper. While many green technologies are nascent, electric bikes have developed over the past 40+ years, with technology significantly refined since the introduction of early custom conversion bikes. Today, electric bikes are an extremely reliable and affordable mode of transportation. Daymak continuously develops new eco-friendly alternative transportation strategies, led by its in-house research and development department in Toronto, Canada. They are constantly improving their products. Their in-house innovative engineering and quality testing provide customers with many new types of reliable, eco-friendly vehicles designed to help change the lives of their customers and the world. Daymak warrants, services, and stocks parts for everything they sell, supporting their products. Visitors are encouraged to visit their website for the latest cool transportation solutions, product support, and contact information.

Introduction to Electric Scooters

Using an electric scooter is an excellent way to get around town conveniently and affordably. Electric scooters represent a natural progression in the development of urban transportation. Using only small amounts of electricity, electric scooters have the potential to radically reduce the amount of pollution in our cities. They are also very quiet, so they do not add to the high levels of noise pollution that are often taken for granted. They are easy and generally free to park, making them discreet and very practical additions to the urban landscape.

Electric scooters are also inexpensive. They currently require no registration, insurance, or license, and incur no parking fees. Compared to internal combustion engines, electric vehicle motors have fewer moving parts and require much less maintenance. Your Daymak electric scooter is the result of years of Daymak experience, the highly skilled technical expertise of their staff, and the meticulous, ongoing design work of their engineers. Daymak hopes you enjoy using this product and appreciates any feedback you may have.

New Laws

Most provinces in Canada, most states in the USA, the UK, and many European countries have new laws that permit riders to use electric motors to assist in the regular operation of scooters. Please check with your provincial or state government for your local laws.

Liability

Daymak assumes no responsibility for damages, loss of profits, or third-party claims due to misuse of this product. Daymak assumes no responsibility for damages due to issues with the product resulting from service by a third party not certified by Daymak.

The information contained in this guide is subject to change without notice. For the latest available information, please contact your local Daymak dealer or visit their website. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information in this guide. However, if you find anything missing, incomplete, or incorrect, please feel free to contact Daymak.

Parts Diagrams

Diagram 1: Escooterinabox Deluxe

This diagram illustrates the various parts of your scooter. Please note that many of these parts cannot be repaired by the user and should only be serviced by qualified professionals. This is particularly true for the electrical systems and mechanical components.

• 1. Display
• 2. Throttle Lever
• 3. Folding Clip (Top)
• 4. Brakes
• 5. Folding Latch
• 6. Motor
• 7. Charging Port
• 8. Kickstand
• 9. Folding Clip (Rear)

Riding Instructions

This guide assumes you already know how to ride a standard scooter. Before attempting to ride an electric scooter, you must be very familiar with the control and balancing of a normal scooter.

Caution

If you have no scooter experience, an electric scooter is too dangerous to ride. Do not begin learning to ride a scooter by using an electric scooter.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Electric scooters are fast! Electric scooters are capable of traveling at higher speeds than many riders are accustomed to. Be cautious at all times, especially when traveling in mixed traffic. Always consider driving and riding conditions.
• Obey the law. Ensure you comply with all provincial and municipal traffic laws. This includes obeying stop signs, carefully checking for turns, and riding defensively. An electric scooter is a motorized vehicle. You must follow the law.
• Stay sober. Never ride your electric scooter while intoxicated. An electric scooter is capable of traveling faster than a normal scooter, and you must always maintain control.
• Share the road. Be cautious in mixed traffic. Yield to vehicles faster than you. Overtake and give adequate space to slower-moving vehicles.

Items to Carry with the Electric Scooter

It is a good idea to carry the following items with you at all times when riding your electric scooter:

• A lock, to secure your e-scooter when parking it.
• A helmet, as required by safety laws.

Inspecting Your Electric Scooter

Always inspect your e-scooter before use to ensure its safety features are functioning correctly. Many accidents can be avoided through routine inspections. Once you are comfortable with your e-scooter, you will be able to detect small changes in how it feels. If anything changes between uses, be sure to have it properly examined. Also, listen for changes in the sounds your e-scooter makes over time. Any mechanical or power issue may affect the sounds the scooter emits.

Holding the Handlebars

As with a normal scooter, place your fingers over the brake levers, using the palms of your hand and thumbs to wrap around and under the grips. This allows you to activate the brakes easily by squeezing your hand, in case you need to stop quickly. This is the safest way to control your electric scooter.

Turning Your Electric Scooter On and Off

To turn on your electric scooter, press and hold the power button. When your e-scooter is activated, the power indicator will light up, and the battery charge indicator will jump, showing you the power of your e-scooter. To turn off the e-scooter, simply press and hold the power button again.

Warning

When the e-scooter is activated, the electrical system becomes live. Do not attempt to make any modifications to the e-scooter (such as repairing electrical components) while the e-scooter is activated. Turn off the e-scooter before attempting to access any electrical components. Furthermore, the battery carries a significant electrical charge and can injure people if not handled properly and with respect.

Accelerating and Decelerating

The throttle is located on the right handlebar grip. Push the throttle away from you to accelerate. To decelerate, release the throttle. Do not push the throttle too hard, as this could damage the battery and electrical components.

Warning

Do not engage the throttle until you are on the scooter and ready to accelerate. The e-scooter can easily get out of your control, potentially injuring you or others, and the e-scooter can be damaged by a fall.

Stopping

Your e-scooter has rear brakes. The lever attached to the handlebar, on the left, activates the brakes. Pull the levers towards you to engage the brakes.

When the brakes are engaged, the motor power is automatically cut off until you release the brakes. This allows you to stop safely.

Braking Safety Tips

• When riding in wet weather, water can lead to less effective braking as it reduces friction between the brake pads and the wheels.
• Be sure to slow down and allow yourself more space to stop or slow down if necessary.
• It is a good idea to have your brakes and brake pads checked regularly. Brake pads will eventually wear down from friction and will need to be replaced after significant use.

Signaling

The Bell

The e-scooter has a bell. The bell is on the left handlebar. Simply press the ringer to make it sound.

Lights

The headlight and taillight are useful features when riding at night or in dark areas. They drastically improve your safety in mixed traffic. Your e-scooter's lights consume electricity. Keeping them on can reduce the maximum distance you can travel on a single charge by approximately 5%.

Riding in Wet Weather

Your e-scooter is designed to operate in wet conditions, such as when it is raining. However, as the motor is on the rear wheel, it is easy to slip when traveling at high speeds. If it is very wet, avoid high speeds. When riding in wet weather, water can reduce the effectiveness of your brakes as it reduces friction between the brake pads and the wheels. Be sure to slow down and allow yourself more space to stop or slow down if necessary.

The Motor and Water

Your e-scooter is not designed to be submerged in water. Always ensure the water level does not exceed the middle of the tire to prevent water from entering the motor. Water in the motor can cause short circuits and damage your e-scooter's electrical systems.

Riding in Cold Weather

Your e-scooter is designed to operate year-round. However, in very cold conditions or when there is a lot of snow or slush on the ground, it is possible for the e-scooter's motor to get wet or for the brakes to operate less effectively, much like they can in wet weather. Below 10 degrees Celsius, the battery will not perform as well as it would at warmer temperatures. While lithium-ion batteries perform better than lead-acid batteries in extreme temperatures, both will experience reduced performance in cold weather. Furthermore, riding the e-scooter in cold weather may necessitate replacing the battery sooner.

Maximum Load

Do not exceed your scooter's maximum load capacities. You can find the exact load capacity listed in the technical specifications of this guide. If you exceed the maximum load, the scooter's performance will suffer. Exceeding your e-scooter's maximum load could damage the shock absorbers, mechanism, and ultimately even the frame. It could also cause your motor to run too aggressively and burn it out.

Long-Term Storage of Your Electric Scooter

If you are storing your e-scooter for an extended period, disconnect the circuit breaker. This is a safer way to store the electric scooter, as it prevents accidental activation of the electric scooter and makes it impossible to activate even with the key. Please refer to the section titled 'The Battery' for instructions on battery maintenance during e-scooter storage.

The Battery

This section details what you need to know about the battery that powers your e-scooter. Never forget to treat your e-scooter's electrical systems with respect.

Battery Power

The dashboard has a battery charge indicator. When the e-scooter is activated, the gauge will jump and indicate the battery power currently available. If the power has dropped considerably, you need to charge your e-scooter.

Range and Power

Your battery has the capacity to transport you over 20 km before it needs to be recharged. Your battery's capacity to power your scooter depends on many variables. These variables include rider weight, wind resistance, rider habits, the presence of slopes and steep inclines, and other issues such as adequate tire air pressure.

Energy Saving

If you are traveling long distances, you can save a lot of electricity by using better riding habits:

• Coasting: When going downhill or on long, flat road surfaces, try to use your e-scooter's momentum and let it coast, without drawing power from the motor.
• Stop and Go: Try to avoid stop-and-go movements. The motor consumes more power when starting from a complete stop.
• Weight: Remove unnecessary weight from the scooter. This reduces the amount of energy the motor needs to draw.
• Air Pressure: Ensure your tires have the correct air pressure. Proper pressure reduces drag on the tires and drastically increases the efficiency of any vehicle.
• Headlights and Taillights: Turn off the lights to save energy, if it is safe to do so. Lights will reduce the distance you can travel by approximately 5%.

Charging Your Escooter

Charging your e-scooter is a simple process. You will need the following items:

• The charger supplied with your e-scooter.
• A 110V household electrical outlet.

Charger Warning

Only use chargers supplied with your e-scooter. Using chargers with specifications that do not match those provided with the e-scooter could irreparably damage the battery and electrical systems of your e-scooter and cause injury. To charge your e-scooter, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the e-scooter.
2. Plug the female end of the charger cable into the charging slot of the e-scooter.
3. Plug the male end of the charger's power cable into your wall outlet. This should be a 110V household power supply. You may also use a portable generator if necessary, but ensure it provides 110V power.
4. Allow the e-scooter's battery to charge for the appropriate duration.
5. Unplug the charger when the charger's LED indicator light is green. The batteries are fully charged.

If your charger's LED status light does not change from red to green for an extended period, perhaps over 12 hours, and the battery is very hot, the battery or charger may need to be replaced. Stop charging and bring both to your Daymak dealer immediately. Do not charge the battery.

Charging the Escooterinabox Deluxe

The Escooterinabox Deluxe comes with a lithium-ion battery that can be charged either together or individually. These can be done both in and out of the scooter. To charge the Escooterinabox Deluxe directly in the unit, look for the charging port located under the seat.

Once the scooter is charging, the charger will light up red. When the unit is fully charged, the charger will turn green, and your scooter will be ready to go.

Warning

Do not leave the Escooterinabox Deluxe charging for extended periods once it is fully charged. Once the scooter is charged, unplug it as soon as possible.

Assembling the Escooterinabox

The assembly process involves connecting parts using screws and a wrench. The diagram shows screws and a wrench as tools required for assembly.

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Battery Maintenance

Follow these suggestions to maintain your battery's optimal performance. Failure to follow these suggestions may cause your battery to lose its capacity to hold a charge and may require replacement sooner than necessary.

• Charge it: Charge your battery immediately after riding it.
• Full Charge: Do not let the battery drain completely and store it without a charge. This significantly reduces battery life and can cause damage.
• Keep it Charged: When storing, charge the battery from time to time to ensure its power does not deplete. Recharging it once every 21 days should be sufficient.
• Storage Conditions: Store the battery on a flat, cool, and dry surface. Do not let the battery's temperature drop below 10 degrees Celsius for extended periods.

Cold Weather and Your Battery

Below 10 degrees Celsius, the battery will not perform as well as it would at warmer temperatures. While lithium-ion batteries perform better than lead-acid batteries in extreme temperatures, both will experience reduced performance in cold weather. Furthermore, repeatedly riding the e-scooter in cold temperatures may lead to your battery needing replacement sooner.

Replacement and Disposal

After approximately 300 charges, a lead-acid battery will need replacement. A lithium-ion battery will last for approximately 1000 charges. When the battery needs to be replaced, you will notice that your battery cannot hold as much charge as it could initially.

Contact your local Daymak dealer to purchase a new battery. When replacing your battery, dispose of it at an appropriate battery recycling center. If none is available, please contact your local Daymak dealer.

Operation

Display / Handlebars

1. Bell: Twist this to ring the bell.
2. Brakes: Pull this lever towards you to engage the brakes. This must be released before re-engaging the motor.
3. Folding Clip (Top): Use this to attach the Folding Clip (Rear) so you can hold everything together. More information on folding on the next page.
4. Throttle: Push this to engage the motor. You must manually start before the throttle can be engaged.
5. Speedometer: Tells you the speed at which you are traveling.
6. Gear: This indicates what speed the scooter is in. The first gear provides the longest range, the last gear provides the fastest speed.
7. Power Button / Lights / Gear Shift: Press and hold this button to turn the scooter on and off. Quick press to turn headlights on and off. Double press to change gears.
8. Battery Meter: Indicates your scooter's power, each bar represents 20%.
9. Headlight Indicator: Indicates whether the headlight is on/off.

Bluetooth Torch / Flashlight

This device comes with a Bluetooth torch/flashlight that wirelessly connects to your smartphone for listening to music, answering phone calls, charging your phone, and listening to the radio.

1. Press this to turn the flashlight on/off.
2. Press this button to skip to the next song/station. Hold this key to increase volume.
3. Press this button to skip to the previous song/station. Press and hold to decrease volume.
4. Press and hold to turn this function on/off. Press once to answer/hang up phone calls when a call comes in. Press once regularly to toggle between Bluetooth and radio.

NOTE: To connect to the torch via Bluetooth, you must open Bluetooth settings via your smartphone and connect to 'BT SPEAKER'.

To charge the torch, pull on the silver part of the torch, and you will find a USB port. Plug the charger supplied with the torch directly here and the other end into a PC or a USB charging brick. You can also use this charging port to charge your own personal device!

Folding the Escooterinabox Deluxe

The Escooterinabox Deluxe is fully foldable and comes with an easy folding latch that connects the top of the handlebars to the rear wheel, making it easy to transport! To fold the unit, follow these steps:

1. Take the handlebar latch cover and push it to the side.
2. Pull the latch down, then align the top folding clip to the rear folding clip until it clicks into place.

To unfold, press the top folding clip, then lift the handlebars. Then perform the above tasks in reverse until the unit is secured.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

This section describes problems you might encounter and solutions you may be able to use. Most parts of this product cannot be repaired by the user and must be serviced by qualified professionals. This is particularly true for electrical systems and mechanical components. Modifying these components will void the warranty.

Tire Pressure

Maintain the air pressure in your tires at the appropriate level. If the air pressure is too low, your e-scooter's performance will suffer, and it will be damaged more easily.

Cold weather and lower temperatures will cause the air pressure in your tires to drop, and warmer weather will cause it to rise, even if there is no leak in the inner tube. To replace the air in your tires, follow this procedure:

1. Identify the required pressure by examining the text on the side of the tire rim. This text should indicate the recommended pressure for your tire.
2. Locate the air valve on the inner surface of the tire rim.
3. Remove the valve cap and place it in a safe location.
4. Place the end of the nozzle of an air pump (manual or mechanical) onto the valve.
5. Inflate air into the tire, taking care not to let the pressure exceed the level prescribed on the side of the tire wall.
6. Remove the pump nozzle from the air valve without letting much air escape from the tire.
7. Replace the valve cap onto the air valve. Maintaining proper air pressure will allow you to travel much farther on a single charge, as the motor will not have to work as hard to move the e-scooter.

Replacing Flat Tires

Replacing flat inner tubes is a more complicated and laborious process with e-scooters than with ordinary scooters. It requires proper tools, more skill, and more patience. The front wheel is easier to service when changing a flat tire than the rear wheel, as the rear wheel is connected to the hub motor and other mechanical parts. Unless you are very familiar with the mechanical components of the rear motor, attempting to change a flat rear tire can cause serious problems. Please contact your Daymak dealer for specific instructions on how to safely remove your wheel and tires and how to replace the inner tubes. It may be easier—and safer—to have the tubes replaced by your Daymak Dealer.

The Motor

Do not repair the motor yourself. Bring the e-scooter to your Daymak dealer for repair. The motor on your e-scooter is a very complex and finely tuned mechanism. Repairing it requires significant expertise. Daymak suggests maintenance approximately every 100 hours of operation.

Bringing Your Escooter for Service

Do not attempt to repair the electronic or mechanical parts of your e-scooter unless you are absolutely sure of what you are doing and have a solid understanding of electrical and mechanical equipment. If your e-scooter is not functioning properly, bring the e-scooter to your local Daymak dealer.

Liability

Daymak will not be held responsible for damages or injuries resulting from errors stemming from improperly maintained parts.

Escooter Maintenance

Cleaning

Cleaning is extremely important; it will ensure your e-scooter serves you for a long time. In the long run, this will save you money and a lot of time waiting for the e-scooter to be repaired. You should clean your e-scooter weekly.

Do not use high-pressure jets or water streams when washing the e-scooter and avoid water from entering the battery as much as possible. Clean gently but thoroughly and ensure all outer casings of electrical parts are dry and clean.

Remove dirt, debris, sand, mud, gravel, and grime that have become lodged on the e-scooter and dry it.

While cleaning, it is a good opportunity to closely inspect for worn, loose, cracked, rusted, torn, or damaged parts. Chipped paint can also be an indicator for certain parts that require closer inspection.

Lubrication

It is also recommended to lubricate levers, derailleurs, cables, etc. A clean and lubricated e-scooter tends to be faster, smoother, and quieter. It is like having a little extra boost for free.

Apply lubricant to the various parts and let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe off excess lubricant with a cloth. After some time, clean the various parts with a degreaser to remove any excess dirt that has been collected.

Weather

Do not leave the scooter out in the rain or snow. Store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Overheating batteries, for example, can cause problems.

Do not open casings, chargers, etc., as it is unlikely you will be able to close them effectively afterward, making them more susceptible to water damage and other extreme weather conditions.

Schedule

The frequency of maintenance depends on how long you ride and the conditions under which you ride. Recreational riders require much less maintenance than off-road riders. The harder you ride, the more you must take care of your scooter if you want it to last. There are different time intervals for adequate maintenance. Quick maintenance should be performed before and after every ride.

Time After Purchase

Specifications

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