PAXSTER L6e-BU User manual

Paxster AS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Applicable for all Paxster vehicles Gen 2.2

Rev: 04 –02.03.2023

Paxster user manual Gen 2.2 rev. 04-02.03.2023

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Foreword

Notes on the operating instructions

The present original operating instructions are designed to provide sufficient instruction for the safe operation of the

Paxster electric vehicle.

The operator manual details different Paxster models. When operating and servicing the Paxster, make sure that the

section applies to your Paxster model.

Our vehicles are subject to ongoing development. We reserve the right to alter the design, equipment, and technical

features of the system. No guarantee of particular features of the Paxster should therefore be assumed from the present

operating instructions.

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Safety notices and text mark-ups

Indicates a very hazardous situation. Failure to comply with this instruction will result in severe irreparable injury and

even death.

Indicates a very hazardous situation. Failure to comply with this instruction may result in severe irreparable injury and

even death.

Indicates a hazardous situation. Failure to comply with this instruction may result in slight to medium injury.

Indicates a material hazard. Failure to comply with this instruction may result in material damage.

Indicates a procedure or information to reduce the ecological footprint and act ecofriendly.

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

INFORMATION 

DANGER

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Content 
1Correct use and application....................................................................................................................................12 
1 General ....................................................................................................................................................................12 
2 Correct application.................................................................................................................................................12 
3 Approved application conditions .........................................................................................................................12 
4 Proprietors’ responsibilities...................................................................................................................................14 
5 Adding attachments and/or optional equipment ...............................................................................................14 
2Vehicle description ...................................................................................................................................................15 
1 Application ..............................................................................................................................................................15 
2 Assemblies and functional description ................................................................................................................16 
2.1 Assembly overview ...................................................................................................................................16 
2.2 Loading areas.............................................................................................................................................18 
2.3 Functional description..............................................................................................................................21 
3Technical specifications ...........................................................................................................................................25 
1 Performance data ...................................................................................................................................................25 
2 General ....................................................................................................................................................................25 
3 Dimensions..............................................................................................................................................................26 
4 Weights....................................................................................................................................................................27 

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5 Battery data .............................................................................................................................................................28 
6 Range.......................................................................................................................................................................28 
7 Tire types .................................................................................................................................................................29 
8 Noise emission level...............................................................................................................................................30 
9 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)...................................................................................................................30 
10 Specification acc. to radio equipment directive..................................................................................................30 
4Identification points and data plate.......................................................................................................................32 
1 Identification points and data plates ....................................................................................................................32 
1.1 Vehicle identification plate ......................................................................................................................33 
5Transport and commissioning ................................................................................................................................34 
1 Preparing for first time use ....................................................................................................................................34 
1.1 Removing the wrapping...........................................................................................................................35 
1.2 Inserting main fuse....................................................................................................................................36 
1.3 Adjusting mirrors.......................................................................................................................................37 
1.4 Starting the Paxster ...................................................................................................................................38 
1.5 Removing the Paxster from the pallet ...................................................................................................39 
2 Lifting by jacks.........................................................................................................................................................40 
3 Lifting by forklift ......................................................................................................................................................44 

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4 Transport .................................................................................................................................................................47 
4.1 Transport on wheels .................................................................................................................................47 
4.2 Transport on a pallet.................................................................................................................................49 
6Battery .........................................................................................................................................................................50 
1 Safety regulations for handling the traction battery ...........................................................................................50 
1.1 Fire hazard ..................................................................................................................................................52 
1.2 Extinguishing fires .....................................................................................................................................54 
1.3 Special protective equipment for firefighting......................................................................................55 
1.4 Additional firefighting information ........................................................................................................55 
2 Safety regulations for handling the auxiliary battery ..........................................................................................56 
3 Battery types and position .....................................................................................................................................56 
3.1 Traction battery..........................................................................................................................................57 
3.2 Auxiliary battery.........................................................................................................................................58 
3.3 Battery locations...........................................................................................................................................59 
4 Charging the traction battery ................................................................................................................................60 
4.1 Connecting the vehicle to the grid ........................................................................................................62 
4.2 Disconnecting the charging cable .........................................................................................................65 
5 Charging the auxiliary battery ...............................................................................................................................66 

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5.1 Forced internal charging .........................................................................................................................67 
5.2 External 12V charging ..............................................................................................................................69 
7Operation....................................................................................................................................................................70 
1 Safety regulations for the operation of the Paxster vehicle................................................................................70 
2 Display and controls...............................................................................................................................................73 
2.1 Left handle..................................................................................................................................................74 
2.2 Brake handle ..............................................................................................................................................75 
2.3 Left control unit..........................................................................................................................................76 
2.4 Brake handle reservoir .............................................................................................................................80 
2.5 Main instrument.........................................................................................................................................81 
2.6 Throttle ........................................................................................................................................................92 
2.7 Brake pedal ................................................................................................................................................95 
2.8 Ignition lock and keys...............................................................................................................................96 
2.9 Key fob ........................................................................................................................................................97 
2.10 Other keys...................................................................................................................................................98 
2.11 Switch board ............................................................................................................................................100 
2.12 12V fuses...................................................................................................................................................105 
2.13 Outlet 12V.................................................................................................................................................107 

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2.14 Setting the time and units......................................................................................................................108 
3 Preparing the Paxster for operation .................................................................................................................. 109 
3.1 Checks and operations to be performed before daily use .............................................................109 
3.2 Preparing the Paxster for operation.....................................................................................................112 
4 Entry and exit ....................................................................................................................................................... 113 
5 Adjusting the operator seat................................................................................................................................ 115 
5.1 Adjusting the seat....................................................................................................................................115 
5.2 Seat switch function ................................................................................................................................117 
5.3 Adjusting the backrest............................................................................................................................118 
6 Seatbelt................................................................................................................................................................. 120 
7 Parking the Paxster securely............................................................................................................................... 123 
8 Loading and unloading the Paxster................................................................................................................... 125 
8.1 Rear cargo compartment.......................................................................................................................128 
8.2 Front cargo area ......................................................................................................................................138 
8.3 Side compartments.................................................................................................................................142 
9 Travel .................................................................................................................................................................... 144 
10 Steering ................................................................................................................................................................ 145 
11 Braking.................................................................................................................................................................. 149 

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11.1 Braking ......................................................................................................................................................151 
11.2 Service brake............................................................................................................................................154 
11.3 Brake handle ............................................................................................................................................156 
12 Tires and rims....................................................................................................................................................... 158 
13 Long term storage ............................................................................................................................................... 162 
14 Range and battery consumption........................................................................................................................ 164 
8Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................................165 
1 Paxster does not start.......................................................................................................................................... 165 
1.1 Charger not disconnected.....................................................................................................................165 
1.2 Throttle fault .............................................................................................................................................166 
1.3 Seat fault....................................................................................................................................................167 
1.4 No reaction of the vehicle at all ............................................................................................................168 
2 Paxster does not charge ..................................................................................................................................... 169 
2.1 Charge indicator flashing ......................................................................................................................169 
2.2 Charge indicator not flashing ...............................................................................................................170 
3 Paxster gets slower and / or stops ..................................................................................................................... 171 
3.1 Slowing down: power issues.................................................................................................................171 
3.2 Slowing down: battery low ....................................................................................................................172 

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4 Error messages in the display ............................................................................................................................ 174 
5 Changing a direction indicator bulb ................................................................................................................. 175 
6 Changing headlight bulbs.................................................................................................................................. 176 
7 LED headlight or taillight not working .............................................................................................................. 177 
8 Cleaning and changing the window wiper blade ............................................................................................ 177 
9 Rescuing the Paxster ........................................................................................................................................... 180 
9.1 Preparations to release the APBU ........................................................................................................181 
9.2 Releasing the APBU ................................................................................................................................182 
9.3 Manual pushing .......................................................................................................................................184 
9.4 Vehicle operated towing out of dangerous areas.............................................................................185 
9.5 Vehicle operated towing over longer distances (> 500m)..............................................................186 
9Optional equipment ...............................................................................................................................................187 
1 LED cargo compartment light ............................................................................................................................ 187 
2 Cabin light ............................................................................................................................................................ 188 
3 Lateral working light cab .................................................................................................................................... 188 
4 Lateral working light cargo box ......................................................................................................................... 189 
5 Front parcel box................................................................................................................................................... 189 
6 Canvas front ......................................................................................................................................................... 190 
7 Key FOB................................................................................................................................................................ 191 