Cannondale HEADSHOK LEFTY Manuel Du Propriétaire page 5

Grip
Switch Clamp
Switch Body
ELECTRONIC LOCK OUT SWITCH INSTALLATION
The push button switch should be placed so
that the rider can easily activate the switch
with their thumb. Most people find the most
convenient lock out operation is achieved by
placing the switch clamp on the handlebar
just to the outside of the brake lever, so that
the switch body sits on top of the brake lever
clamp. You may have to move the brake lever
to allow a 5mm space between the grip and
the brake lever clamp in which to fit the
switch clamp. The wire from the switch
should point towards the stem, whether you
mount the switch on the right or left side of
the handlebar. See Fig. 4.
Some very long stems, or wide or tall handle-
bars may not allow for mounting of the switch
on the right side of the handlebar.
Secure the switch in place with the supplied
zip tie. Finish by securing any excess switch
wire to the handlebar or stem using the sec-
ond included zip tie. Be sure that the place-
ment of the switch and wire will not impare
steering or snag on anything while riding.
ELO BATTERY LIFE
For best performance, use only a lithium 9
volt battery such as the Ultralife U9VL-J or
U9VL. An alkaline 9 volt battery can be sub-
stituted, but the battery life will be signifi-
cantly shorter than that of a lithium battery.
See the list of Ultralife battery retailers on
the front page of this manual.
When the battery power is low, the yellow
LED in the clear dome on the ECU will flash.
Brake Clamp Shift Lever Clamp
The battery should be replaced when the yel-
low low power indicator flashes.
When the yellow LED is lit continuously, bat-
tery power is too low to lock out the fork and it
will return to the default active (not locked
out) position. This feature will allow you to
continue to ride the fork over rough terrain
even if the battery is completely discharged.
When the battery is dead, fork lock out is not
possible. When the lock out switch is pressed,
the yellow light will come on to indicate insuf-
ficient battery power. The battery must be
replaced before lock out will again function.
Important: For maximum battery life, store the
bicycle with the Lefty ELO in the unlocked set-
ting. When the fork is locked out, the red LED
lights, using battery power. Storing the bicycle
in the locked position will unnecessarily drain
the battery power, shortening battery life. It is
the equivalent of leaving the headlights on in
your automobile.
Be sure to read and heed any warnings and
cautions included with the battery.
ELO BATTERY REPLACEMENT
1. Using a 40mm headset wrench, unscrew
and remove the upper collar from the top of
the Lefty leg. See Fig. 1 above for an illustra-
tion of the ELO components.
2. Using a 5mm hex wrench, loosen the fork
upper clamp bolt. Compress the fork so that
the top of the cartridge comes up through the
top of the Lefty leg. This may be easiest to
achieve by placing the bike upright on the
floor and pushing down on the handlebars.
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