Solar Powered Cycling Computer
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1. ACUMEN INC unless otherwise stated by VETTA representative ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED IN RETURNS 1 The defective product s 2 Aletter clearly stating the problem s with the returned item s 3 Copy of the original sales receipt showing proof of purchase date 4 The Company is not responsible for loss or additional damages while in transit to ACUMEN INC 5 Clearly mark the RA on the outside of the return packaging All items without an RA amp will be refused and returned to the return address on the package The Company shall not be held responsible for replacing items with new items for greater than the amount of the original item purchase price This limited warranty does provide the original owner with certain legal rights and recourse The original owner may possess other rights or recourse depending on the state or country Please check the web to help answer any question and service manual Outside USA you should contact the local dealer or Vetta distributor in your country for customer service Email customerservice vetta com Website www vetta com2. V or faster A than current average e Incorrect data appears on screen during operation speed Accuracy of the Setup data may be a problem wheel size setting etc ALL CLEAR TOTAL RESET All data entered in the Setup Modes as well as ride data Computer _CD screen operates the best under the can be cleared by performing an All Clear Total Reset following temperature range Operating range is 0 C To clear the computer press amp hold Button amp to 50 C or 32 F to 122 F simultaneously for 3 seconds in any Mode The master screen will appear and show all segments then automatically enter the Setup Mode e Data display is extremely slow e Screen is dark and display erratic characters Do not leave the computer in direct sunlight for extended periods of time Move the computer into the shade until the screen recovers Noted Data will not be affected e Screen reading is weak or fading Symptom of a weak battery Replace the battery e Screen readings are erratic and read too high or too low Symptom of a weak battery Replace the battery Screen frozen no response to buttons Symptom of a weak battery Replace the battery No display whatsoever Battery is completely dead or not installed Replace or install the battery WARRANTY POLICY ACUMEN INC WARRANTS ALL VETTA The Company PRODUCTS AGAINST MANUFACTURER DEFECTS FORA PERIOD OF 3 YEARS Subject to the following limitations terms and conditi
3. to cycle through lower screen views Press amp hold for 2 seconds Button when the lowest screen is in the CLK Mode NOM Setup Button when the lowest screen is in the DST Mode Reset ride data to zero Button amp All Clear Total Reset BATTERY INTRODUCTION Sunlight Solar Flare utilizes solar power and a CR2032 Solar Panels 3 6 Volt Rechargeable Lithium lon battery When sunlight shines onto the solar panels S LAR FLARE ising Solar Panels on both upper and ET lower portions of the Sunlight p computer it charges the battery and provides power to the computer Note e The battery is factory installed and has a shelf life of 2 months without exposure to sunlight e The CR2032 rechargeable lithium lon battery will provide power to the computer when sunlight is not available during storage or evening INSTALLATION Mounting Bracket Install Screw Strap amp Rubber Pad to the Mounting Bracket Rubber Pad Mounting Bracket to be mounted on the stem Rubber Pad Screw Strap Mounting Bracket to be mounted on the handle bar Install the Mounting Bracket On the Stem On the Handle Bar Attach Mounting Bracket to the handlebar on the Sensor side or on the stem as shown in the pictures above Adjust its position so it can be read while riding and then tighten the Screw Strap Wired Speed Sensor amp Magnet Bl
4. IRE SIZE e Press Button to toggle between flashing xe Circumference and UL43 Tire Type Press Button to confirm selection and continue the settings If you choose li Circumference See Table TIRE SIZE CIRC TIRE SIZE CIRC of Tire Size Vs Circ 700c x 38mm 2180 26 x 2 25 2115 e Press Button to adjust the falshing digit to the 700c x 35mm 2168 26 x 2 1 2095 700c x 32mm 2155 26 x 2 0 2180 destred number 700cx32mm 2145 26 x1 9 1 95 2055 e Press Button to select this number and advance 700c x 28mm 2136 26 x 1 75 2035 to next digit 700c x 25mm 2124 26 x 1 5 1985 Repeat this procedure until all four digits are set 700c x 23mm 2105 26 x 1 25 1953 i i 700c x 20mm 2074 20 x 1 0 1913 If you choose LINA Tire Size 700c Tubular 2130 24 x1 9 11 95 1916 e Press Button to scroll through the falshing 700c 0900 x zomm TG X ee 1918 c x 20mm Xx 2 0 BOET a SO Tom or 12in and select 57 x 1 25 2161 16 x 1 95 1257 the wheel size 27 x 1 125 2155 16 x 1 5 1206 e Press Button to select and advance to next setting 26 x 2 3 2135 to complete the Tire Size e Again press Button to scroll and press Button to finalize the Tire Size and advance to the next Setup Mode SETUP ODOMETER Press Button to scroll the flashing digit to the desired number Press Button to select this number and advance to next digit Repea
5. SNETTN S ULAR FLARE www vetta china com CONTENTS Warnings amp CaUtiONS sssssssessrrrrrsrrresrren rer n enn nn 3 INF OCIUIC TOM EEE 3 Functions amp Features osioissa 4 MS TONE Lende 5 LOD DISPlay denen meee cone nearer near en tree enemy 6 Button Functions eee 7 Battery Introduction cece snar na 8 aeee a vene 9 Mounting BrGCKSlssssssmsssressdsspibassatssstrsenees 9 Wired Speed Sensor amp Magnet 11 10 KE Ta EEE EE SE gt NS BUEN TESE 14 Setup amp Programming rrnrrrnrnnrrvvnnnrvvrnnnennnnn 15 FUNCIONS EE EE ER 26 Other Features rarrrnrnnnrrnnnnrvnnnnnvnnnnnrnnnnnnnn 31 All Clear Total Reset 33 Trouble SHOOting ccccecceeeseeeeeseseeeseeeeeeaeed 34 Warranty POIlicy rrnnonnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnn 36 WARNINGS amp CAUTIONS It is recommended that the product is to be installed by a qualified bicycle retailer Failure to read the instructions and or improper installation of the device may void the warranty If you have any doubts about the installation or the operations contact your local bicycle retailer for clarification INTRODUCTION The Solar Flare utilizes solar cells to power the computer in order to minimize impact on our environment In addition to being greener than conventional cycling computers the Solar Flare is also more convenient because it allows users to stop worrying about battery life Buttons have bee
6. aded Spoke Ma gnet Magnet Aprile Sweep Path x Bladed Ned Speed Spoke Magnet Sensor Fork Leg Spoke Spoke Bladed i Alignment Spoke Magnet Mark Bladed Spoke Magnet Wired Speed Sensor 1 Attach the wired speed sensor with the zip ties supplied 2 Tighten the bladed spoke magnet to the bicycle 3 Adjust the sensor amp magnet spacing with the spacer 4 Remove the spacer after tightening the zip ties down to hold the sensor in its final position Note Mount the sensor as high up on the fork leg as possible Important Use the tape provided in the package rather than the Zip Ties to hold wires to the frame fork and bars or stem to avoid damaging or cutting the wires accidentally Make sure excess wire is taped down or wrapped around brake cable housing to secure it Note Be sure to leave enough slack in the wire to accommodate the movement of the fork Head Unit Slide the Head Unit into the Mounting Bracket as shown until it clicks into position Slide out the Head Unit by pressing the Locking Tab simultaneously Press i Sjiocking Tab INSTALLATION TESTS To test the Speed Sensor installation Pick up the front of the bicycle and spin the front wheel The LCD should display a speed reading within 2 3 seconds If there is no speed reading check the alignment and spacing between the magnet and sensor Make sure that the Head Unit is completely lo
7. ashing M hr and KM hr Press Button to select and advance the next Setup Mode Note If the ride data is NOT cleared before entering the Setup Mode they will be automatically converted to values based upon the new Speed Distance Unit SETUP SERVICE TIMER Service Timer could be programmed with a selected number of ride time hours or days or distance as the interval for servicing the bicycle or any component on it such as a front or rear shock The default settings 0000 means the Service Timer is turned off Choose the Service Timer Unit Press Button to scroll and select H hour d AY day or amp t distance as the Service Timer Unit Press Button to confirm the selection of Serveice Timer Unit When the desired Service Timer unit has been chosen Press Button to scroll the flashing digit to the desired number Press Button to select this number and advance to next digit Repeat this procedure until all digits are set Press Button amp to advance to the next Setup Mode Maximum settings hour day distance 1999 199 9999 Reset Service Timer to Zero when the Ride Time the elapsed time for Service Timer begins to flash e Press Button to reset to zero OR e Press Button to reserve the digits and advance to the next Setup Mode Important In the Initial Setup the elapsed time distance for Service Timer does not exist SETUP WHEEL T
8. cked into position If the problem has not been fixed go to http www vetta com support support asp or talk to an authorized Vetta Retailer for additional support Once the sensor is aligned tighten the magnet locking screw and bike mount strap SETUP amp PROGRAMMING In Setup e Button is used to switch between settings and to scroll through values 0 9 e Button is used to select or set a value and to advance to the next digit or mode Initial Setup e Press either button to exit Shelf Mode and enter the Initial Setup when first use this cycling computer Note In Shelf Mode there is nothing shown in the LCD screen NOM Setup e To enter the NOM Setup Mode press amp hold Button when the lowest screen is in the CLK Mode e The computer will automatically exit the Setup Mode after complete all the basic settings SETUP 12 24 CLOCK Press Button to toggle between flashing 12 and 24 hour formats Press Button to select your desired format without PM icon implies AM in 12 hour format and advance to Time setting SETUP TIME e Press Button to advance hour digits to correct hour press amp hold button for fast advance Press Button to select and advance to minute setting e Press Button to advance minute digits to correct minute Press Button to select and advance to the next Setup Mode SETUP SPEED DISTANCE UNIT Press Button to toggle between fl
9. n eliminated from the face of the Solar Flare Instead users simply press the face down on the upper portion of the display to activate the rear mounted button and cycle through the array of functions featured on the Solar Flare FUNCTIONS amp FEATURES Features amp Functions Heavy Duty Wired Speed Service Timer Speed Comparator Speed Current AVG MAX Ride Time Cumulative Odometer Trip Distance EZ Tire Setup 12 24 Hour Clock L jel 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 ILLUSTRATIONS LCD Display Head Unit Press the face down PDIT 3 Ei 0 at rir l o Gs GR my NETIN a ji f r ON ON OEA J lam HO OD OL UR of 4 Xo ng K Ny mv gr A HARDE 9 HTDREE dr rn SVARAR 99 ar FLARE 1 Upper Display Speed 7 Setup Mode Icon 2 Lower Display Time Clock 8 Max AVG Icon 3 Speed Comparator 9 Odometer Distance Icon 1 Button 2 Button 4 Speed Distance Units 10 RT PM Icon 5 Service Timer 11 Time Icon Note When the computer is mounted on the bike simply press the face down on the upper portion of the display to activate Button 6 Speed Icon BUTTON FUNCTIONS In Set Up Mode Button Switch between settings and scroll through values 0 9 Button Select or set a value and advance to the next digit or Mode In Operation Mode Press momentarily Button Cycle through top screen Button Press Upper portion of screen
10. ons components will be free of manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship The 3 year limited warranty is conditioned upon the components being used and operated in normal riding conditions This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear i e battery replacement broken wire rider abuse acts of God improper installation or product alteration This warranty is void if the components were not purchased new from or through an authorized VETTA retailer or dealer Examples of unauthorized dealers are online auction sites or online retailers ACUMEN INC at its sole discretion will repair or replace items at its own cost Users are responsible for all freight and shipping charges when returning items for warranty service ACUMEN INC will pay the freight when returning serviced items via USPS or UPS to consumers or dealers once the item s has been repaired or replaced In USA securely pack and return the product prepaid to Acumen Inc 101A Executive Drive Suite 100 Sterling VA 20166 USA REQUIREMENTS FOR WARRANTY SERVICING 1 Prior to shipping an item back you must first obtain a Return Authorization Number s RA Each item item being returned must have an individual RA 2 To obtain an RA you must either contact the retailer where the product was originally purchased from or contact VETTA directly at customer service vetta com 3 We request that the complete unit with packaging be returned to
11. screen displays HALT AVG SPD Average Speed is accurate to 0 1 M hr or KM hr Note When the Ride Time exceeds 99 hours and 59 minutes or the Trip Distance exceeds 999 9 miles kilometers the computer will stop recording new data and the lower screen displays HALT MAX SPD Maximum Speed is accurate to 0 1 M hr or KM hr Note When the Ride Time exceeds 99 hours and 59 minutes or the Trip Distance exceeds 999 9 miles kilometers the computer will stop recording new data and the lower screen displays HALT ODO The odometer displays distance to 99999 Miles or Kilometers It is accurate to 1 0 Mile or KM Time Clock is displayed in user selected 12 or 24 hour formats OTHER FEATURES SLEEP MODE e Computer enters Sleep Mode after 5 minutes without input from any button or wheel and displays the clock only e Computer exits Sleep Mode and returns to the screen last displayed when any button is pressed or the wheel turns SERVICE TIMER Blinking 7 alerts riders when the Service Time is reached SPEED COMPARATOR AV TROUBLE SHOOTING e Current speed reading is erratic or does not appear Check the alignment of the bladed spoke magnet and sensor and the distance between the two components OR Inspect the wiring for any breaks or kinks Replace Mounting Bracket and sensor as needed Speed Comparator Arrow symbols indicate if current speed is slower
12. t this procedure until all five digits are selected Press Button to advance to next Setup Mode Maximum setting 99999 FUNCTIONS e Press Button to change the Upper Screen Modes Press Button to change the Lower Screen Modes To enter the NOM Setup Mode press amp hold Button for 2 seconds when the lowest screen is in the CLK Mode To reset all ride data to zero press amp hold Button amp for 2 seconds when the lowest screen is in the DST Mode s w Speed is shown at all times on M la the upper display It is accurate I mm to 0 1 M hr or KM hr and the my maximum reading is 139 9 M hr er US A or 199 9 KM hr RT displays actual cumulative ride time to 100 hours If the time is less than 9 59 59 hours the display format will be h mm ss eg 0 09 59 means 9 minutes and 59 seconds If the time is longer than 10 hours the format will be hh mm without seconds eg 11 28 means 11 hours and 28 minutes Note When the Ride Time exceeds 99 hours and 59 minutes the computer will stop recording new data and the lower screen displays HALT DST SPD EEE D oo D Img Ing JA md DE LED L nsr oul ost FUL 5 DST displays trip distance of current ride to a maximum of 999 9 miles or kilometers It is accurate to 0 1 Mile or KM Note When the Trip Distance exceeds 999 9 KM or Miles the computer will stop recording new data and the lower
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