Garmin Vector S Manual De Propietario
Introduction
WARNING
Read all instructions carefully before installing and using the
Vector system. Improper use could result in serious injury.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
NOTICE
Go to
for the latest information
including bike compatibility, software updates, and video
tutorials.
Thank You
Thank you for your Vector or Vector S purchase. This manual
covers both Vector systems.
Vector was designed for cyclists, by cyclists, to provide an
Vector was designed for cyclists, by cyclists, to provide an
outstanding experience of owning a precision power
measurement system for your bike.
Vector is simple, accurate, and easy to use.
For software updates, video tutorials, and everything you need
Vector is simple, accurate, and easy to use.
For software updates, video tutorials, and everything you need
to get years of service out of your Vector, go to
Now it's time to put the power under your feet and get out there
and ride.
Getting Started
1
Install the Vector components (
).
2
Install the shoe cleats (
).
3
Pair Vector with your Edge
®
device (
).
4
Go for a ride (
).
5
View your history (
).
6
Send your history to your computer (
).
Tools Included
• 15 mm crowfoot adapter for torque wrench
• 2.5 mm hex key
• 2.5 mm hex key
Tools Needed
• 15 mm pedal wrench
• Bike grease
• 3 mm hex key
• 4 mm hex key
• Bike grease
• 3 mm hex key
• 4 mm hex key
Installing the Vector Components
The installation steps for the Vector and Vector S systems are
very similar. Procedures that are specific to the Vector S system
are noted.
Preparing for the Installation
1
Confirm the compatibility of your bike at
.
2
Find the sensor ID that is engraved on the spindle, and write
it down.
3
Remove the existing pedals.
4
Clean the threads, and remove old grease.
Determining the Bicycle Chain Clearance
Before you can install the right pedal, you must determine
bicycle chain clearance.
Move your bike chain to the largest chain ring and the
smallest cassette gear.
The bike chain should be in the outermost position to
The bike chain should be in the outermost position to
determine proper clearance between the pedal pod cable and
the chain.
NOTE: There must be at least 5 mm clearance
NOTE: There must be at least 5 mm clearance
À
between
the chain and the crank arm.
Installing the Pedal and Pedal Pod
This procedure is for the Vector system. For the Vector S
NOTE: 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 threads
À
.
3
Insert the spindle into the crank arm
Á
.
4
Hand tighten the spindle.
NOTE: The left pedal spindle has a left-handed (reverse)
NOTE: The left pedal spindle has a left-handed (reverse)
thread.
5
Use the pedal wrench to tighten the spindle.
NOTE: Garmin
NOTE: Garmin
®
recommends torque of 25 to 30 lbf-ft. (34 to
40 N-m).
6
Clean all excess grease from the spindle using a clean cloth
and soapy water or isopropyl alcohol.
7
Place the pedal pod
Â
on the spindle.
NOTE: You must carefully bend the cable
Ã
out of the way.
The pedal pod should be flat against the crank arm.
TIP: Power and cadence calculations are not impacted by the
TIP: Power and cadence calculations are not impacted by the
orientation of the pedal pod. Garmin recommends placing the
pedal pod on the leading edge of the crank. When the crank
is in the forward position, the pedal pod should be pointing
downward.
8
Firmly plug the cable into the spindle.
9
Insert the screw
Ä
into the pedal pod, and use the 2.5 mm
hex key to tighten the screw.
10
Rotate the crank arm to check for clearance.
The pedal pod should not interfere with any part of the bike.
The pedal pod should not interfere with any part of the bike.
11
Repeat steps 2 through 10 to install the right pedal and pedal
pod.
NOTE: If the pedal pod cable rubs the chain, you can add
NOTE: If the pedal pod cable rubs the chain, you can add
one or two washers between the spindle and the crank arm
to increase clearance. Do not use more than two washers.
Introduction
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