Ice ADVENTURE SPRINT VORTEX Assembly Manual

Ice ADVENTURE SPRINT VORTEX Assembly Manual Manual pdf 4 page image

42.0 Assembling your TrikeAssembly tools required:3mm Hex Key Bicycle pump4mm Hex Key 8mm wrench5mm Hex Key6mm Hex Key10mm wrench13mm wrenchCable cutter Chain link removerSmall flat screwdriver Sharp knifeTorque wrench (optional) T25 Torx key (required for disc brakes)TIP – You will find it much easier to assemble the trike if you can work on abench or a table at waist height; this avoids too much bending down. If youhave to work on the ground, put down some newspaper to avoid the chain,which is protected by grease, from picking up dirtThroughout this manual, “left” and “right” are based on the rider’s position, as seated on the trike.When assembling your trike, please refer to the table in the appendix for the proper tightening torques for allfasteners. Do not over-tighten.2.1 Adjusting and Closing Quick-releasesOpen ClosedQuick-releases are used in a number of places on your trike; it is important that they are tightenedcorrectly.A quick-release that isn’t fully and properly closed can result in parts coming loose or moving whileriding. This could cause a serious accident.A quick-release system consists of two basic parts: a lever that provides the clamping force andan adjusting nut that alters the clamping tension.With the part you are clamping located properly, adjust the quick-release by opening it, holdingboth ends and turning one clockwise until, when you close the lever, you feel some resistance. Atthis point, try to close the lever fully. The adjustment is correct when you can fully close the lever,but with some effort (the lever should leave its impression in the palm of your hand). If you can onlyclose the lever part way, open it, unscrew the adjusting nut slightly and try again. If it closes tooeasily, tighten it up a tiny bit and try again. Do not try to tighten the quick-release by winding thelever around; it will not tighten enough to be safe.Right…… let’s begin assembly!