OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
Chapter 1: Introduction
Prodeco Technologies thanks you for your purchase of your new Phantom X R. Your bicycle is a high quality and
environmentally friendly light electric vehicle. This manual will serve to provide you with the information needed to
operate, maintain and enjoy it safely. Your electric bicycle should provide you with years of healthy enjoyment provided
you follow these steps.
For technical questions or customer service, please contact PRODECO TECHNOLOGIES at 800.943.6190 or e-mail us
at service@prodecotech.com.
a) About this manual
To prevent serious injury to yourself and others, and to prevent damage to the bicycle please read and understand
these instructions completely before operating your Prodeco Technologies Phantom X R. Your new bicycle is a
powerful and reliable electric bicycle. You should use caution and care while getting accustomed to your bicycle’s
riding characteristics. The following manual will provide basic instructions regarding your bicycle’s care and
maintenance, battery management, operating procedures, and other important information. You should read it
thoroughly before riding your new bicycle for the first time. If you have any questions that are not answered in this
manual, contact your local authorized Prodeco Technologies dealer or you can call customer service at 800.943.6190.
b) Important notices
Turn offthe batterywhen your bicycleis notin use.
Thebatterymust beremovedwhenreplacing acomponentor performingmaintenance.
Makesure your electric bicycleis properlyfitted to you as described in Chapter 5 “Basic Instructions” section a).
Perform the mechanical safety check described in Chapter 5 “Basic Instructions” section e) “Mechanical safety
check” beforeeachride.
You should ride your Phantom X R as atraditionalbicycle under pedalpowerprior to ridingunder motor power for thefirst
time.Thiswill allowforthe familiarization of how your Phantom X R rides and balances.
When riding under power for the first time, twist the variable throttle very slowly only after pedaling to a slow speed to
understandthe strength of the front motor’s performanceand griponthe roadsurface.
Always applyfull front & rear brake lever pressure when attemptingto mount or dismount the bicycle.
When attempting to mount or dismount the bicycle, the throttle red button should be in the off position (out) and the
batteryswitchpressed off.
Please read the battery pack and detailed charging instructions found in Chapter 3 “Battery Management” before
chargingthe batterypackfor the firsttime.
You should fullycharge the Li-ionbatteryaccording to thecharging instructions before your firstride.
You should always fullycharge your Li-ion batteryevery 10 miles regardless of the amount of small tripdistances.
Alwaysstorethe batterypackina cooland dryplace.
During periods of prolonged storage, the batterypack should be charged at least once every 4 months at a minimum of
60%or every2 monthsat40%.Donotchargehigherthan60%whenstoring.
Your Phantom X R can be ridden as a traditional bicycle; it is strongly recommended that you also assist with pedaling
when ridingwhich can greatlyincreasethe distancebetweenbatterycharges.
When ridingunder power,you can enhance distancein between charges byholdingthe throttleat 10%belowfull throttle.
When riding under power, add as much non-powered coasting (similar to traditional pedaling) byreleasing the throttle and
allowingthebicycleto freelycoastunderitsownmomentum.Thiswillgreatlyincreasethe distancebetweencharges.
Familiarize yourself with throttling (10% below full), pedaling and momentum coasting to optimize the distance being
available per charge. If planning a long trip, applying a combination of the 3 distance enhancing methods mentioned
above willallowfor an uninterruptedpowersupplyfor theentireride.
c) General warning
Like any sport, bicycling involves the risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume the
responsibility for that risk, so you need to know —and to practice —the rules of safe and responsible riding and of
proper use and maintenance. Proper use and maintenance of your bicycle reduces risk of injury.
This Manual contains many “Warnings” and “Cautions” concerning the consequences of failure to maintain or inspect
your bicycle and of failure to follow safe cycling practices.
WARNING: This image followed by the word WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that,
if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION: This image followed by the word CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, serious, damage to the bicycle or the voiding of your
warranty or is an alert against unsafe practices.
Many of the Warnings and Cautions say, “you may lose control and fall”. Because any fall can result in serious injury or
even death, we do not always repeat the warning of possible injury or death. Because it is impossible to anticipate every
situation or condition that can occur while riding, this Manual makes no representation about the safe use of the bicycle
under all conditions. There are risks associated with the use of any bicycle which cannot be predicted or avoided, and
which are the sole responsibility of the rider.
