USER MANUAL
The eTrailer
Please note that you can only attach the eTrailer to your bike if access to the seat post is not blocked by a child-carrier seat or other equipment.
You should not attach the eTrailer to a seat post made of carbon fibre.
Ride slowly and avoid sudden speed change when turning.
Transport of humans or animals is prohibited.
The maximum payload is 120/150 kg.
If the payload is above 1m high, the eTrailer should be used in handcart mode only.
![NÜWIEL User Manual eTrailer / Install Coupling](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-_DSC4258-scaled.jpg)
Install Coupling
Attach, align and fix the coupling.
![NÜWIEL User Manual eTrailer / Connect the eTrailer](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-_DSC4301-scaled.jpg)
Connect the eTrailer
Slide back the locking ring at the end of the towbar, attach to the coupling and release the locking ring.
![NÜWIEL User Manual eTrailer / Unroll the Safety Strap](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-_DSC4274-scaled.jpg)
Unroll the safety strap
Unroll the safety strap and move to the side.
![NÜWIEL User Manual eTrailer / Wrap the Safety Strap](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-_DSC4289-scaled.jpg)
Wrap the safety strap
Wrap the safety strap around the bicycle seatpost twice.
![NÜWIEL User Manual eTrailer / Insert the Safety Pin](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-_DSC4294-scaled.jpg)
Insert the Safety Pin
Insert the safety pin into the hole at the end of the towbar. Close the pin-latch around the handlebar.
![NÜWIEL User Manual - Switch on the eTrailer](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-AGA_1327-scaled.jpg)
Switch on the eTrailer
Press on the small button on the remote key fob until you hear a sound. The eTrailer is now activated
![NÜWIEL User Manual - Switch on the eTrailer](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-AGA_1327-scaled.jpg)
Lock the box
Press the button with lock sign on the remote key fob to lock the box.
![NÜWIEL User Manual eTrailer / Start Riding](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-_DSC0405-scaled.jpg)
Start riding Cautiously
Ride slowly when turning. The eTrailer weighs 70kg without load and is 96cm wide.
The Handcart Mode
![NÜWIEL User Manual - Switch on the eTrailer](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-AGA_1327-scaled.jpg)
Switch on the eTrailer
Press on the small button on the remote key fob until you hear a sound.
![NÜWIEL User Manual Position Towbar Horizontally](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-_DSC0590-scaled.jpg)
Position Towbar
Fold down the handlebar – hold next to the body comfortably and horizontally
![NÜWIEL User Manual Parking / Switch on the eBrake](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-C0032.00_00_22_35.Standbild002-Anne-Gaertner.jpg)
Release the Park Brakes
Press the eBrake button and hold for 1 sec. until you hear a sound. The button will change from red to neutral color.
![NÜWIEL User Manual Position Slider](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-_AGA6936-scaled.jpg)
Position Slider
Gently move the towbar backwards or forwards until the slider is in the middle.
![](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-_DSC0711-scaled.jpg)
Start walking cautiously
Hold the handlebar in a natural position next to the body. The eTrailer brakes automatically, if the handlebar is held too high or too low.
Parking
![NÜWIEL User Manual Parking / Switch on the eBrake](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-C0032.00_00_22_35.Standbild002-Anne-Gaertner.jpg)
Switch on the eBrake
Hold the handlebar in a natural position next to the body. The eTrailer brakes automatically, if the handlebar is held too high or too low.
![NÜWIEL User Manual Parking / Fold up the Towbar](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-_DSC4957-scaled.jpg)
Fold up the towbar
If parked in handcart mode
![NÜWIEL User Manual - Switch on the eTrailer](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-AGA_1327-scaled.jpg)
Lock the box
Press the button with the lock sign on the remote key fob.
![NÜWIEL User Manual Parking / Switch off the eTrailer](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-AGA_1329-scaled.jpg)
Switch off the eTrailer
Press the small button on the remote key fob to turn off the eTrailer.
Battery Charging
General instructions for the use of Li-ion batteries
- The charger should not be stored on, close to or under any flammable materials.
- Facilities with stone floors are recommended for the charging process.
- The room should be equipped with smoke detectors.
- The battery should not be left charging over night.
- Only use a charger provided or recommended by the manufacturer.
- Pay special attention when the battery has not been used for a longer period of time or when it could be damaged.
- Do not store the battery in cold rooms.
- Do not store, charge or use the batteries close to hot surfaces. Keep away from open flames.
- Do not use batteries that have been dropped and/or damaged.
![NÜWIEL User Manual eTrailer / Check the Battery Level](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-_DSC3173-scaled.jpg)
Check the Battery Level
![NÜWIEL User Manual eTrailer](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-_DSC3183-scaled.jpg)
The Battery should be Charged when it has less than 20% remaining.
![NÜWIEL User Manual Parking / Switch off the eTrailer](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-AGA_1329-scaled.jpg)
Switch off the eTrailer
![NÜWIEL User Manual Charging](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-AGA_1330-scaled.jpg)
Unlock the battery tray with the key
![NÜWIEL User Manual Charging](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-AGA_1341-scaled.jpg)
Remove the grip of lock by rotating anti-clockwise
![NÜWIEL User Manual Charging](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-AGA_1372-scaled.jpg)
Move the tray holder to the side
![NÜWIEL User Manual Charging](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-AGA_1377-scaled.jpg)
Unplug the cable and remove the battery
![](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-_DSC0711-scaled.jpg)
Charge the battery until the indicator on the charger turns green (+/- 5 hours)
![NÜWIEL User Manual Charging](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-AGA_1393-scaled.jpg)
Insert the charged battery back to the tray
![NÜWIEL User Manual Charging](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-AGA_1403-scaled.jpg)
Plug the cable
![NÜWIEL User Manual Charging](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-AGA_1404-scaled.jpg)
Secure the battery with the tray holder
![NÜWIEL User Manual Charging](https://www.nuwiel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NUWIEL-AGA_1407-scaled.jpg)
Insert the grip by rotating clockwise and lock with the key