Addendum to VX-1 Li/Li+ Owner’s Manual to Include Lithium Battery Products Version: July 2011
Addendum to VX-1 Li/Li+ Owner’s Manual to Include Lithium Battery Products VX-1 Li (30 Ah LiFePO4) VX-1 Li+ (42 Ah LiFePO4) LONG-TERM CARE OF YOUR BATTERY Regular use of your VX-1 Li/Li+ will optimize the life of your battery through the on-board systems in your VX-1 Li/Li+. Consistent charging and discharging of your battery will allow your Charger and Motor Controller to work together to keep your battery working properly.
Addendum to VX-1 Li/Li+ Owner’s Manual to Include Lithium Battery Products BATTERY PACK (Page 20 Addendum) DESCRIPTION OF BATTERY PACK The proper care of your battery pack is essential for maximum VX-1 Li/Li+ performance. The battery has a nominal bus voltage of 128 volts DC which, if not respected, could result in serious injury. Only an authorized service agent is qualified to have access to the battery pack. Your battery pack consists of two boxes located within the Vectrix frame.
Addendum to VX-1 Li/Li+ Owner’s Manual to Include Lithium Battery Products BATTERY PACK, CON’T (Page 20 Addendum) DESCRIPTION OF BATTERY PACK The battery pack needs to be kept within distinct operating temperature limits. The battery includes fans built into the battery, which draws cool air through the battery boxes. The fans run in response to temperature and are active while the VX-1 Li/Li+ is running and while charging the battery. You will detect the sound of the fans when they are operating.
Addendum to VX-1 Li/Li+ Owner’s Manual to Include Lithium Battery Products CHARGING THE LITHIUM BATTERY (Page 26 Addendum) The VX-1 Li/Li+ comes standard with a 2.4m (8 ft) charging cord which is located in the trunk under the passenger seat. The male connector on the charging cord is specific to the country of use. See your authorized Vectrix dealer if a specialized male connector is required for public charging stations unique to your area.
Addendum to VX-1 Li/Li+ Owner’s Manual to Include Lithium Battery Products CHARGING THE LITHIUM BATTERY, CON’T The on-board charger will shut itself and the entire VX-1 Li/Li+ off when the charging process is complete. The charging process may be interrupted at any point. You should plug it in whenever it is convenient to do so. This is referred to as Opportunity Charging. The VX-1 Li/Li+ will benefit by any amount of opportunity charging.
Addendum to VX-1 Li/Li+ Owner’s Manual to Include Lithium Battery Products CHARGING DELAY The VX-1 Li/Li+ has a feature that allows you to plug in the VX-1 Li/Li+ but delay the charging process. This enables you to take advantage of lower “off-peak” electrical rates during charging. To set a pre-charge delay: If plugged in: 1: Unplug the bike. 2: Turn on the bike. 3: Press and hold the “SELECT (S)” button on the right side of dashboard until you see the “Set Delay” mode activated on the left LCD.
Addendum to VX-1 Li/Li+ Owner’s Manual to Include Lithium Battery Products CHARGING DELAY, CON’T 4: Set the delay using the “H” and “M” buttons. EXAMPLE: Program Delay set to 7 hours 30 minutes Press and hold “H” to increment by 1 hour, Press and hold “M” to increase in 15 minute increments. The maximum delay you can set is 9 hours, after that it will go back to 0.
Addendum to VX-1 Li/Li+ Owner’s Manual to Include Lithium Battery Products SPECIFICATIONS (Page 39 Addendum) WEIGHT: VX-1 Li 425 lbs (193 kg) VX-1 Li+ 460 lbs (209 kg) BATTERY TYPE: VX-1 Li/Li+ Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) RATED BATTERY CAPACITY: VX-1 Li 30 Ah, 3.7 kW-h VX-1 Li+ 42 Ah, 5.4 kW-h RATED BATTERY VOLTAGE: 128V CHARGER: 1.
Addendum to VX-1 Li/Li+ Owner’s Manual to Include Lithium Battery Products PERFORMANCE DATA (Page 40 Addendum) MAX SPEED: VX-1 Li/Li+ 68 mph/110 km/h ACCELERATION: VX-1 Li 0-50 mph (80 km/h) in 6.0 seconds VX-1 Li+ 0-50 mph (80 km/h) in 6.25 seconds *Acceleration varies depending on vehicle weight, load, road surface conditions, and state of charge.
Addendum to VX-1 Li/Li+ Owner’s Manual to Include Lithium Battery Products APPENDIX A: EXTENSION CORD WARNINGS * Use polarized extension cords. * Replace cracked or worn extension cords with new. * Insert plugs fully so that no part of the prongs are exposed when the extension cord is in use. * When disconnecting cords, pull the plug rather than the cord itself. * Teach children not to play with plugs and outlets. * Use only three-wire extension cords with three-prong plugs.
Version: July 2011 Vectrix, LLC 55 Samuel Barnet Boulevard * New Bedford, MA 02745 USA * phone 508.717.6510 * fax 508.717-6515 * www.vectrix.com Vectrix Europe Vectrix Sp. z o.o. ul. Magazynowa 7 * 55-040 Bielany Wrocławskie, Poland * phone +48.71.710.8400 * fax +48.71.710.8401 * www.vectrixeurope.
