Apollo Air Unboxing and SetupUpdated 6 days ago

Setting up your new Apollo Air electric scooter correctly is the single most important step for your safety. This process is also available in video format:

🛠️ Items Needed for Setup

Before starting the setup process, it's recommended to have the following items ready:

• Box cutters or a knife

• Stool or bench (for elevating the scooter during testing so wheels can spin freely)

• Air pump

• Someone to help

🎁 Unboxing Your Scooter

1. Open the Box: Use a box cutter or knife to open the box and fold open the top.

2. Check Contents: Inside, you should see protective styrofoam along with the following items. Contact the support team immediately if any are missing:

   • Apollo Air electric scooter

   • Manual

   • Charger and cable

   • Hex key

   • Screw Kit

3. Remove Scooter: With the help of someone, remove the scooter from the box and place it on a flat surface. Using a stool or bench is recommended so the wheels can spin freely.

4. Remove Protective Material: Carefully remove the protective material from the scooter and set it aside. You should keep both the styrofoam and the box in case you need to ship your scooter back. Otherwise, recycle the materials.

🛴 Assembly Steps

1. Unfolding

1. Unhook: Ensure the hook is not clipped into the rear foot rest. If it is, push down on the stem and unhook it from the rear foot rest.

2. Unfold Stem: Unfold the stem by pulling it up to a completely vertical position.

3. Lock Latch: Locate the folding latch and bring it up, locking the stem. This will require some force to lock fully upright.

4. Engage Safety Button: Make sure the safety button of the folding mechanism is clipped into the stem. This mechanism prevents the latch from unlocking due to vibration or shock.

⚠️ WARNING: Always ensure the safety button of the folding mechanism is clipped into the scooter stem and the stem is fully secured before riding. Failure to do so can lead to loss of control, serious injuries, and death. Do not operate the scooter if you notice anything wrong with the stem, safety button, or locking mechanism.

2. Attach Handlebar

1. Connect Cables: Remove the four hex screws from the handlebar. Connect the male connection cable coming out of the handlebar into the female cable coming out of the front stem. Make sure the pins are aligned. Be careful not to damage the cable.

2. Insert and Tighten: Insert the handlebar at the top of the front stem and tighten it into place with the four hex screws provided.

3. Adjust and Tighten Controls: The latches and buttons on your handlebar may be loose to avoid shipping damage.

   • Adjust the left button panel (regenerative brake throttle/mode button/left signal) by twisting it upward or downward until it reaches a comfortable angle.

   • Once a comfortable position is found, tighten the screws for the left button panel.

   • Repeat the same process for the screws on the right-hand side of your handlebar (accelerator throttle/power button/right signal).

⚙️ Perform Test

Keep the scooter elevated on a stool or bench for all testing steps.

Step 1: Power and Motor Test

1. Power On: Locate the power button on the right side of the handlebar and press it for 3 seconds to power on the scooter. The display should light up.

2. Test Motor (Kick to Start Mode): The scooter should be in "Kick to Start" mode. To test the motor, spin the wheel manually and then press the throttle. The wheel should begin to spin normally. A noise at low speeds is normal as the motor communicates with the controller.

⚠️ WARNING: If one of the motors is not spinning, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE SCOOTER. Contact the support team immediately.

Step 2: Brake Test

1. Acceleration Test: Press the accelerator throttle on the right side and notice the motor wheel start to accelerate.

2. Drum Brake Test: Accelerate for about 5 seconds, then release the throttle and slam both brakes (brake lever and regenerative throttle) at the same time. The wheel should stop immediately.

3. Regenerative Brake Test: Repeat the acceleration, but this time, press down on the regenerative braking throttle on the left side to test the regen brakes.

Step 3: Gear and Light Test

1. Gear Change: Quickly press the Power Button twice to cycle through speed levels:

   • 1 click: Eco mode

   • 2 clicks: Comfort mode (you should see a Green "S" on the display)

   • 3 clicks: Sport mode (you should see a Red "S" on the display)

2. Light On/Off: Press the Mode button (M) to turn on the lights. Confirm that all lights power on: the headlight and one rear tail light.

⚠️ WARNING: If all of the lights do not power on, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE SCOOTER. Contact the support team immediately.

Step 4: Turn Signal Test

1. Right Signal: Press the button with the arrow on the right side of the handlebar. The right signals should turn on. Click the button again to turn them off.

2. Left Signal: Press the button with the arrow on the left side of the handlebar. The left signals should turn on. Click the button again to turn them off.

Step 5: Tire Pressure

1. Check Pressure: Grab an air pump and locate the air valve on the front tire. Remove the safety cap and attach the pump tube.

2. Target PSI: The ideal tire pressure for the Apollo Air is 50 PSI.

3. Inflate/Deflate: Inflate or deflate the tire as needed until the pressure is 50 PSI. If you need to deflate, find a small object (like a pen or key) and insert it into the air valve mechanism until you hear air escape, then re-inflate.

4. Repeat: Repeat the process with the rear tire.

🎉 Setup Complete!

Congratulations! You have successfully set up your new Apollo Air. If you experienced difficulties at any step, please refer to the video walk-through, review the manual, or contact the A-Team.

Need More Help?

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact our A-Team at [email protected]