Garmin Vector Owner's Manual

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IntroductionWARNINGRead all instructions carefully before installing and using theVector system. Improper use could result in serious injury.See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in theproduct box for product warnings and other importantinformation.NOTICEGo to www.garmin.com/vectorowner for the latest informationincluding bike compatibility, software updates, and videotutorials.Thank YouThank you for your Vector purchase. Vector was designed forcyclists, by cyclists, to provide an outstanding experience ofowning a precision power measurement system for your bike.Vector is simple, accurate, and easy to use.For software updates, video tutorials, and everything you needto get years of service out of your Vector, go towww.garmin.com/vectorowner.Now it's time to put the power under your feet and get out thereand ride.Getting Started1 Install the Vector components (page 1).2 Pair Vector with your Edge® (page 2).3 Go for a ride (page 2).4 View your history (page 3).5 Send your history to your computer (page 3).Tools Needed• 15 mm pedal wrench• Bike grease• 3 mm hex key• 4 mm hex keyInstalling Vector ComponentsPreparing the Crank Arms1 Remove the existing pedals.2 Clean the threads and remove old grease.Determining Pedal Pod ClearanceNOTICEThe pedal pod should contact the crank arm only at its mountingface, because this is the load-bearing connection. If the pedalpod contacts the crank arm anywhere else, the pedal pod mayfracture when the pedal is tightened.• If the mounting face À surrounding the threaded hole in thecrank arm is recessed, use one or more washers Á to fill therecess.• Make sure the pedal pod mounting face Â contacts the crankarm only at its mounting face (or the washer used to fill therecess).If it touches anywhere else, use another washer to providethe necessary clearance.• If the mounting face of the crank arm is protruding, do notuse washers.Determining the Bicycle Chain ClearanceBefore you can install the right pedal, you must determinebicycle chain clearance.Move your bike chain to the largest chain ring and thesmallest cassette gear.The bike chain should be in the outermost position todetermine proper clearance between the pedal pod cableand the chain.NOTE: There must be at least 5 mm clearance À betweenthe chain and the crank arm.Installing the Pedal Pod and PedalNOTE: The left and right pedal pods are the same.1 Install the left pedal first.2 Apply a thin layer of grease on the pedal spindle À and thepedal pod Á where it contacts the pedal spindle.3 On the pedal spindle, stack the pedal pod and any requiredwashers Â.Introduction 1