Smart Ebike Manual
Smart Ebike Manual
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Contents 3
Operation ..................................... 35
A Brake discs
Checking for wear ...................... 48
Assistance level Removing ................................. 65
see Drive level Brake handles
Assistance speed Adjusting ................................ 24
Maximum .................................. 70 Brake level
Average speed (control console) ........ 29 see Generator mode
Brake levers
B Adjusting the reach ................... 24
Battery Brake pads
Charge level ............................. 27 Bedding in ............................... 39
Charger ................................... 40 Checking (when fitted) ............... 48
Charging ................................. 39 Checking (when removed) ............. 48
Deep discharge ......................... 39 Installing ................................ 64
Fitting the battery .................... 42 Removing ................................. 63
Full discharge .......................... 40 Wear ....................................... 39
Important safety notes ................ 39 Brakes
Inactive .................................. 40 Braking assistance sensor ........... 38
Notes ...................................... 40 Driving tips ............................. 37
Partial discharge ...................... 40 Front wheel .............................. 38
Problems (malfunctions) ............. 54 Rear wheel ............................... 38
Protection mode ........................ 40 Brake system
Removing the battery .................. 41 Problems (malfunctions) ............. 55
Storing ................................... 43
Battery holder ............................... 42 C
Battery mode Care ............................................ 46
see Drive level Charger
Belt slip guard
Connecting ............................... 41
Adjustment ............................... 63 Notes ...................................... 40
see Belt slip guard Cleaning instructions ..................... 46
Bicycle computer
Continuous rated power
see On-board computer (control
see Technical data
console)
Control console
Bicycle functions
Checking the battery charge
see On-board computer (control
level ....................................... 27
console)
On-board computer .................... 29
Bicycle valve
Problems (malfunctions) ............. 53
Sclaverand valve ....................... 45 Removing/inserting ................... 25
Bicycle weight Switching on/off ....................... 25
see Technical data
Bike mode ..................................... 25
D
Brake assistance
see Brakes Daytime driving lights ................... 26
Brake disc see Lighting system
Installing ................................ 65 Deep discharge .............................. 39
Departure check
see Pre-ride inspection
Index 5
F L
EU declaration of conformity
Daimler AG, Mercedesstraße 137, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany, hereby declares that, based on
its concept and construction, and in the version distributed and sold by us, the equipment
described in the following:
Designation: ebike
Function: Pedelec
Model: smart ebike
Type: EB 001
Trade name: smart ebike
complies with the relevant, primary EU directives based on the harmonised EU standards.
Relevant EU directives (including any amendments, where applicable):
REU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC incl. EN 15194:2009 + A1:2011 + IEC 62133:2002
REU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC including EN 15194:2009
+A1:2011
The associated battery charger described in the following:
Designation: Battery charger
Function: Charging of electrochemical energy storage devices
Item number: 01-4576
Model: SA190B-24U
Trade name: smart ebike battery charger
manufactured by BionX, 455 Magna drive, Aurora, ON L4G 7A9, Canada, complies with the
following relevant EU directives:
REU Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC incl. EN 60335-1 / -2-29
REU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC with applicable EN standards
+ EN 15194:2009 + A1:2011 item 4.2.5.3
This declaration is no longer valid in the event that modifications are made to the
equipment named without our agreement.
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10 >> Introduction.
Observe the respective applicable law in Transporting the ebike with the battery
your country for Pedelecs regarding the fitted on a vehicle rear-mounted cycle rack
following points: or roof carrier is not permitted. Remove
Rmaximum assistance speed and power the battery before transporting
output of the electric motor (Y page 41). Before transporting also
Rrequired equipment in order to ride on
remove components which are not securely
bolted on such as, e.g. the control console,
public roads
smartphone and net pockets.
Robligation to have a driver's license
Rminimum age of the cyclist
Robligation to wear a helmet Pedelec (Pedal Electric Cycle)
Rregulations for the use of cycle lanes
Pedal-assist technology
The smart ebike is designed to be ridden
on asphalt roads and lanes as well as sur- The smart ebike belongs to a class of elec-
faced forest and country tracks. The tyres trically assisted bicycles called pede-
must not lose contact with the ground when lecs. Another name for pedelecs is EPAC
doing so. The ebike is not designed for (electric power assisted cycles). Pedelecs
riding over obstacles, such as high kerbs. provide assistance only when your are
Equally, it is not designed for carrying exerting force on the pedals. A pedal sen-
more than one person. Nobody should be sor in the pedal-crank bearing measures
carried on the optionally available lug- the force you are exerting and determines
how much propulsion power will be provi-
gage carrier*.
ded by the electric motor. When you stop
The smart ebike is not suitable for compe- pedalling, the electric motor switches off.
tition.
Before reaching the maximum assisted
The smart ebike together with rider, speed, the power from the electric motor is
accessories and luggage may have a per- gradually decreased until the pedal assis-
missible gross weight of 140 kg (308 lbs). tance finally shuts off. In European coun-
Never exceed the permissible gross tries, for example, the maximum assisted
weight. speed is 25 km/h (15.5 mph). If you are not
The smart ebike is not approved for towing using the pedal-assist function, you can
a trailer. Riding with a trailer or a trailer ride faster than the maximum assisted
bike or pulling another bicycle using a speed.
bicycle connection system is not permit-
ted. i The maximum assisted speed and the
continuous rating of the electric motor
Always make sure that your smart ebike is
are indicated on a sticker located on the
used for the purposes it was designed for.
ebike.
If the smart ebike is used in ways for which
it was not designed, this could result in
damage to the fitted components. This
Pedal sensor in the pedal-crank bear-
could then lead to accidents and injuries.
ing
The smart ebike is not intended for persons
with limited physical, sensory or mental ! The sensor used to determine the ped-
abilities. The ebike is not suitable for alling power can lose its electronic cal-
children under 14 years old. ibration. This can result in malfunc-
Taking the battery for your smart ebike on tioning of the pedal-assist function.
a passenger plane is not permitted. Keep magnets and large metallic objects,
* optional Z
12 >> Introduction.
Serial number
You will find the serial number of your
ebike on the right-hand side of the frame,
near the pedal-crank bearing. Write down
the serial number and keep it in a safe
place.
Overall view ..................................... 14
Cockpit ........................................... 15
>> At a glance.
Control console ................................. 16
14 Overall view
Overall view
>> At a glance.
* optional
Cockpit 15
Cockpit
>> At a glance.
Function Page Function Page
: Left grip 23 B Rear wheel brake2 38
; Front wheel brake1 38 C Gearbox gear indicator 29
= Bell D Twist-grip for gearshift 29
? Smartphone cradle* 31 E Right grip 23
A Control console 25 F Stem
* optional
16 Control console
Control console
>> At a glance.
>> Safety.
Suitable equipment ........................... 18
Inspection before starting a journey ..... 18
18 Inspection before starting a journey
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod- Depending on the country in which you use
els and all standard and optional equip- your smart ebike, you may be required to
ment available for your ebike at the time wear a helmet. Irrespective of any helmet
>> Safety.
of publication of the Owner's Manual. law, smart recommends that you always wear
Country-specific differences are possi- a suitable helmet and goggles.
ble. Note that your ebike may not be fit- Wear conspicuous, bright clothing appro-
ted with all features described. This is priate for cycling and shoes which are
also the case for systems and functions suitable for the bike's pedals. When riding
relevant to safety. in traffic, always be considerate and
i Read the information on qualified spe- observe the traffic rules and regulations
cialist workshops: (Y page 10). in order to avoid endangering yourself and
others.
Safety-relevant equipment
Inspection before starting a journey
The lighting system does not work when you Checking tyres and wheels
ride your ebike without the control console
or battery. smart recommends that you G WARNING
always ride with the lights on, even during If seated at an angle, valves may break off
the daytime. while the ebike is in operation. If this
As a pedelec vehicle, the smart ebike is happens, the tyre will suddenly lose pres-
subject to laws governing the use of vehi- sure. There is a risk of an accident.
cles on public roads. In Germany, for exam- Check the seating of the valves. The valves
ple, this is the Road Traffic Licensing must extend from the wheel rim at right
Regulation (StVZO) for vehicles. The smart angles. Correct the position of any incor-
ebike is equipped with a lighting system rectly seated valves immediately.
with the active and passive components
required for use on public roads. It also Before every ride, check the following:
has an appropriate brake system and a bell. Rtyres and wheels for damage and foreign
The lighting system includes the following bodies lodged in the tyres. Damaged
components: wheels can lead to a loss of pressure and
Rheadlamp and tail light result in further damage.
Rwhite Rtyre tread depth
reflector in the fork crown
Rred reflector on the seat Rtrue running of the wheels by allowing
* optional
Inspection before starting a journey 19
Checking the drive belts Before every ride, carry out a stationary
brake test. To do so, pull the brake levers
G WARNING towards the handlebar using two fingers
Inadequately secured belt pulleys and and normal braking force. The brake lever
safety guards may become loose while the must not come into contact with the han-
ebike is in operation. Incorrectly aligned dlebar (Y page 24). A distance “A” must
>> Safety.
drive belts may become detached from the remain between the brake lever and the
belt pulleys while the ebike is in opera- handle, even when maximum hand force is
tion. There is a risk of accident and injury. applied.
RBefore every ride, check to make sure the
drive belt is properly aligned and ten-
sioned, and the belt pulleys are bolted Checking the brake system for wear
securely.
G WARNING
RAlso check for proper installation of the
After braking, particularly during long
slip guard to prevent the drive belt
descents, the brake discs and callipers as
jumping teeth or slipping.
well as the quick-release connections and
Always follow all the instructions on han- axle nuts may become extremely hot. There
dling the drive belt – particularly every is a risk of injury.
time the rear wheel is removed or fitted Wait until these components have cooled
(Y page 59). Extra caution is required in down before touching them.
these cases in order to prevent damage to
the drive belt. Check the brake pads for wear before every
ride (Y page 48).
Carry out a visual inspection of the brake
Checking the battery lock discs:
Rthe friction disc must not show any signs
Before every ride, make sure the locking
cylinder on the battery lock is engaged. If of scoring or breakout. It must be free of
the battery is not retained by the lock, it oil and dirt.
could fall out while the ebike is in opera- RAll bolts must be present and securely in
tion. place.
Check the brake callipers for oil leakage.
Make sure that the brake cables are free of
Checking the operation of the brake kinks. Check the brake cables for leaks.
system
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20 Inspection before starting a journey
* optional
Useful information ............................ 22
Adjusting the seat position ................. 22
>> Controls.
Removing/fitting the control console .... 25
Switching the system on the control
console on/off .................................. 25
Setting the time ............................... 26
Lighting system ................................ 26
Checking the charge level of the bat-
tery ................................................ 27
Selecting the drive/generator level ...... 27
On-board computer ............................ 29
Shifting gears .................................. 29
Kickstand ........................................ 29
Stowing and features ......................... 30
22 Adjusting the seat position
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod- Adjusting the saddle height
els and all standard and optional equip- G WARNING
ment available for your ebike at the time
If you pull the seat post too far out of the
of publication of the Owner's Manual.
seat tube, then the clamp can no longer
Country-specific differences are possi-
secure the seat post sufficiently. The seat
ble. Note that your ebike may not be fit-
>> Controls.
>> Controls.
: Grip
; Clamping bolt
You can adjust grips : so that the balls of
the hands rest fully on the contact areas.
The wrist should then be as straight as pos-
sible. Try out the most comfortable posi-
: Bolts for securing the seat tion of the grips for you.
X Release both bolts : with a 5 mm X Release clamping bolt ; on both
(0.2 in) Allen key. grips : using a 4 mm (0.16 in) Allen key.
The horizontal position of the seat can X Turn grips : to a comfortable position.
be adjusted as well as its angle.
X Make sure that grips : finish flush with
X Move the seat horizontally and adjust the
the ends of the handlebars.
angle to be level.
X Tighten clamping bolts ; to a torque of
i When the ball of your foot is on the pedal
5 Nm (3.69 lb-ft).
and the pedal is at its lowest point:
When grips : have been tightened to the
Ryour knee should be slightly bent specified torque, it should no longer be
Ryour kneecap should be positioned in possible to turn them.
a vertical line to the pedal axle X After riding 30 km (19 miles), retighten
You have then set a good seat position. clamping bolts ; to the specified tor-
X Tighten both bolts : alternately, until que of 5 Nm (3.69 lb-ft).
a torque of 12 Nm (8.85 lb-ft) is achieved.
X After riding 30 km (19 miles), retighten
bolts : alternately to the specified
torque of 12 Nm (8.85 lb-ft).
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24 Adjusting the seat position
>> Controls.
: Button Ü
; Bike mode symbol
= Button f
: Control console
XTo switch on: press button : or button
; Fuse
= briefly on the control console.
X To unlock control console :, press An audible signal sounds to confirm the
safety catch ;. system has been switched on. The system
Slide control console : out of the runs through a self-diagnosis which ends
holder. with a countdown on the speedometer.
The light and display lighting are
switched on. Indicator lamp _ appears
Inserting the control console in the display.
i Once you have started the system, it
X Slide control console : into the holder
remains in bike mode ; (i.e. normal
on the stem until safety catch ;
bicycle operation with no electric pedal
engages. power assistance and with no generator
You will hear a clicking noise if the operation).
safety catch is correctly engaged.
X To switch off: press button : briefly.
An audible signal sounds to confirm the
Switching the system on the control system has been switched off.
console on/off
G WARNING
Operating the ebike information systems
and communication units when riding the
ebike will distract you from the traffic
conditions. You could also lose control of
the ebike. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate these units when the traffic
situation permits. If this is not possible,
pull over at a safe place and enter the
information when the ebike is parked.
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26 Lighting system
: Button Ü
: Button Ü
X When the system is switched on: press
; Button f
button : for four seconds.
= Button g
The lights and display lighting are
? CLOCK display
switched off.
A Button î
i When you switch off the system, the
X Press button : and button A simulta- lighting system will also switch off. If
neously. you switch the system back on, the light-
CLOCK and the time currently set are dis- ing system will also be switched back on.
played; the hours will flash.
X Press button ; or button = to set the
correct hour. Switching the lights on
X Press button : to change to the minutes.
X Press button ; or button = to set the
correct minutes.
X Press : to confirm.
The time is now stored.
Lighting system
Notes
Your ebike's lighting system will be : Button Ü
switched on automatically every time you ; Indicator lamp _
switch the system on (daytime driving
lights). X When the system is switched off: press
To increase safety, smart recommends that button : briefly.
you always ride with the lighting system The system is switched on. The lights and
switched on. The LED lights consume min- display lighting are also switched on.
imum power and have almost no effect on the Indicator lamp ; appears in the dis-
range of your smart ebike. play.
Selecting the drive/generator level 27
Checking the charge level of the bat- The colour of the LED ring indicates the
tery battery charge level:
Checking the charge level on the con- LED ring colour Charge level
trol console
Green 100-85 %
Orange 85-25 %
Red < 25 %
>> Controls.
Selecting the drive/generator level
Selecting the drive level
G WARNING
If pedal assist is activated on smooth or
: Charge indicator Z slippery road surfaces, the rear wheel can
When the system is switched on, the battery spin and lose grip when you accelerate.
symbol on charge indicator : shows how There is a risk of an accident.
much battery power is left. Always deactivate pedal assist on smooth or
If all the bars are visible, the battery is slippery road surfaces.
100 % charged.
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28 Selecting the drive/generator level
erator level, you must first reduce the i Please bear the following in mind:
generator level with button ;. ROnce you have selected a generator
X To reduce the drive level: press button level, the ebike will use regenerative
=. braking until the generator mode has
been deactivated again.
RIf you apply the front wheel brake, the
Generator mode: selecting the genera- electric motor will automatically
tor level apply the rear wheel brake even if the
>> Controls.
>> Controls.
: Button î : Gear indicator
; Display of functions ; Twist-grip
= Speedometer A transmission with 3 gear ratios is inte-
Speedometer = displays the current speed grated into the smart ebike's drive. You
in km/h (mph). change gear by turning twist-grip ; on
X To change display ;: press button :
the handlebars. Gear indicator : on
twist-grip ; displays which gear is
briefly.
Press the button to switch display ; engaged.
between: X Turn twist-grip ; until the gear you
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30 Stowing and features
park the ebike in the line of fall, with RTake into account the longer braking
the front wheel facing uphill. distances.
! If you push the ebike backwards with the RTake into account the additional weight
kickstand down, the pedals will turn and when stopping and while the ebike is sta-
may become jammed as a result. Always tionary.
kick up the kickstand before moving the
ebike backwards. G WARNING
Objects that are not correctly secured may
>> Controls.
* optional
Stowing and features 31
>> Controls.
conditions. You could also lose control of
Mounting the luggage carrier
the ebike. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate these units when the traffic
situation permits. If this is not possible,
pull over at a safe place and enter the
information when the ebike is parked.
* optional Z
32 Stowing and features
>> Controls.
Mounting the stem face plate
X Insert the control console contact plate.
X Slide the face plate onto the stem.
X Push the contact plate down completely.
X Insert the contact plate screw and
tighten to a torque of 1 Nm (0.74 lb-ft).
X Insert the electrical connectors for the
data cable and the sensor cable into the
contact plate.
X Insert the control console (Y page 25)
X Check whether the lamp is on and all the
information is displayed on the control
console display.
X Take a test ride to check that braking
assistance is working when the front
wheel brake is applied.
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34
Useful information ............................ 36
Driving tips .................................... 36
>> Operation.
Charging the battery .......................... 39
Removing/fitting the battery ............... 41
Storing the battery ............................ 43
Belt drive ....................................... 43
Tyres and wheels ............................... 44
Transporting the ebike ...................... 45
Maintenance and care ........................ 46
36 Driving tips
depends on the riding speed and cannot The range of the smart ebike with a fully
be regulated. Exception: the rear wheel charged battery depends on the following
brake will not be applied automatically factors:
if the battery is fully charged. Rthe physical performance of the rider
i The energy recuperated in generator Rthe drive and generator level selected
mode can only be stored in the battery if Rthe gear selected
the current charge level permits. Energy Rthe gross weight of the ebike, rider and
recovery may be deactivated when riding load
down mountains if the battery is fully
Rthe tyre pressure
charged. Riding in generator mode then
>> Operation.
Rthe road surface
has no braking effect.
Rthe topography
Generator Driving situation Rthe temperature
level (G)
Rthe wind conditions
None No braking effect, no regen- Rthe nature of use with frequent starts or
erative braking even-paced stretches
Rand the use of generator mode (energy
1 Riding on gentle downhill
slopes, tailwind recuperation) when braking
To achieve the maximum possible range,
2 Riding on downhill slopes, observe the following recommendations:
tailwind
Rselect a drive level which is as low as
3 Riding on steep downhill possible and as high as necessary.
gradients Rto charge the battery during the tour, use
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38 Driving tips
3 United Kingdom: the right brake lever operates the front brake
4 United Kingdom: the left brake lever operates the rear brake
Charging the battery 39
during the tour then the brake system must Charging the battery
be bled at a qualified specialist workshop.
Important safety notes
i Pressure point: each brake has a cer-
tain amount of free travel at the brake G DANGER
lever. Once this free travel is overcome High voltage is used to charge the battery.
with limited hand strength, the brakes You could get an electric shock if the power
grip and the pressure point has been cable or mains socket is damaged, wet or
reached. If the brake is correctly set and dirty. There is a risk of fatal injury.
bled, increased hand strength increases ROnly use the charger supplied to charge
the braking power with minimal brake the battery.
>> Operation.
lever travel. ROnly use a dry charger.
ROnly use an undamaged power cable and
Brake system wear
charger. Immediately replace a damaged
The brake pads and brake discs wear as a power cable and charger.
result of friction. The more often you ride RBefore connecting the charger cable,
in mountainous terrain and through rain or remove any foreign objects, such as dirt,
mud, the greater the wear. ice or snow, from the charge socket.
The smart ebike brake system has fully
automatic brake pad compensation. This G WARNING
balances out the brake pad wear and Using a charger other than the one supplied
ensures that the pressure point remains the can cause the battery to overheat. There is
same always. a risk of explosion.
The wear on the brake pads (Y page 48) and Only use the charger supplied to charge the
on the brake discs (Y page 48) cannot be battery.
evaluated from the brake lever and must
therefore be checked before every tour G WARNING
(Y page 48). Have worn brake pads Deep battery discharge can cause an inter-
replaced at a qualified specialist work- nal short circuit. The battery heats up to an
shop. extremely high temperature. There is a risk
of fire.
Bedding in new brake pads RAvoid deep battery discharge during use
New brake pads must be bedded in until they as well as during storage.
reach their optimum deceleration per- RWhen not in use, fully charge the battery
formance. To do this, accelerate your ebike at regular intervals, and at least every
approx. 30 – 50 times to about 30 km/h 6 months.
(19 mph) and brake to a standstill When the RDo not carry a deeply discharged battery
required hand strength for braking no lon- on the ebike.
ger reduces then the bedding-in process is
completed. ROnly use the battery for the smart ebike.
RDo not expose the battery to storage tem-
peratures below -10 † (14 ‡) and above
45 † (113 ‡). Please note that tempera-
tures above 45 † (113 ‡) can occur around
heaters, in direct sunlight or in over-
heated vehicle interiors.
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40 Charging the battery
RDo not use the charger in damp locations Notes on the battery
or in ambient temperatures below -10 †
(14 ‡) or above 40 † (104 ‡). ! A deep battery discharge causes irre-
RDo not immerse the battery into water.
versible damage and capacity loss. If you
do not use the battery for longer periods,
RThe battery and the charger do not have
charge the battery fully at regular inter-
to be serviced. Do not try to disassemble vals and at least every 6 months.
or modify the battery or the charger. Do
not subject the battery to a high pres- Please follow the instructions below to
sure. Please note that high pressure can guarantee a long battery life:
be applied as a result of load from heavy Rideally, charge the battery at a room
>> Operation.
objects. You may not use a battery with a temperature of 20 † (68 ‡). Before
damaged casing. charging, give the battery sufficient
RKeep the battery away from small chil- time to reach this temperature.
dren. Ravoid frequent full discharges. The bat-
RIf, while the battery is in use, is being tery prefers partial discharges. Lithium
charged or is in storage, you notice that ion batteries do not have memory effect.
the battery gets hot, develops a strong Rbrief discharges with subsequent
smell, alters in appearance or behaves charges can cause an inconsistency
abnormally in any way, stop using the between the charge indicator and the
battery immediately. battery charge level. After approx-
Heat develops when charging the battery: imately 30 charges, allow the battery to
RMake
completely discharge and then re-charge
sure that there are no combustible
it. This will allow the charge indicator
materials close to the battery when
to be periodically calibrated to the bat-
charging.
tery charge level.
RWhen charging, place the charger and
Every lithium-ion battery is subject to
battery on a non-combustible surface.
operational wear. Cell oxidation occurs as
RIf you charge the battery while it is still
a result of use and ageing. The battery
installed on the ebike, position the bike capacity decreases. The typical lifespan
in such way that a fire cannot spread. of a lithium-ion battery is between
RDo not charge the battery on carpeted 2 and 3 years, regardless of whether it is
floors. used or not.
RDo not cover the battery and charger dur-
ing charging.
Battery protection mode
The battery switches to protection mode if:
Notes on the charger
Rthe ebike is not used for two months
i The charger supplied is suitable for a Rthe battery has been drained fully and is
voltage range of 100 - 240 V. The charger
not charged within one week.
does not need to be switched to the rel-
evant voltage range as it automatically The battery is inactive in protection mode.
detects the voltage range. You can only activate the battery again
after a complete charge cycle.
The charger has no on/off switch. If you do
The lighting system will not function if the
not require the charger, disconnect the
battery is in protection mode. Depending
plug to save energy.
on national regulations, it may be pro-
Removing/fitting the battery 41
hibited to ride a bicycle without a func- The control console displays the current
tioning lighting system. charge level.
X First disconnect charge cable connector
= from battery : and then remove the
Connecting the charger
mains plug from the socket.
! Do not turn the pedals when charging
the battery while installed. Otherwise,
the charging socket on the battery may be Removing/fitting the battery
damaged.
Removing the battery
>> Operation.
: Battery
; Charge socket with LED ring On the right-hand side of the ebike, when viewed
in the direction of travel: unlock the battery
= Charge cable connector
The battery can be charged either on the
bike or can be removed and charged sepa-
rately.
When the battery is charged on the bike, the
system can be switched on or off during
charging.
X Connect the charger to charge cable con-
nector = on battery :.
X Connect the charger's mains plug to a
socket. On the left-hand side of the ebike, when viewed
LED ring ; around the charge socket on in the direction of travel: remove the battery
battery : lights up depending on the from the battery holder
charge level and then changes to orange. g Locked
Battery : is being charged. 1 Unlocked
i It takes approx. 5 hours for the battery : Battery lock
to fully charge. Once the battery is fully ; Key
charged, the LED ring colour changes = Recess
from orange to green. ? Battery
When charging the battery on the bike,
you can switch on the system if you wish
to check the current battery charge level.
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42 Removing/fitting the battery
Storing the battery RHandle the drive belt with utmost care
and follow the instructions for use.
G WARNING RHave a damaged drive belt replaced
>> Operation.
at regular intervals, and at least every Rreverse bending
6 months. Rtying or binding it up with cable ties or
RDo not carry a deeply discharged battery cord
on the ebike. Rusing it as a tool
Rmounting the drive belt by applying ten-
Please observe the following if you do not
use the ebike or the battery for long peri- sion with a lever or by turning the foot
ods: pedal
Rdo
Your smart ebike is fitted with an innova-
not store the battery at temperatures
tive drive belt, the Carbon Drive belt. It is
below -10 † (14 ‡) or above 45 † (113 ‡).
a virtually maintenance-free system that
Rdo not expose the battery to temperature
does not require re-tensioning or lubri-
fluctuations. The ideal storage temper- cating when fitted and handled correctly.
ature is between 10 † (50 ‡) and 25 † (77
Handle this product with the utmost care to
‡).
avoid damaging the carbon fibres embed-
Rprotect the battery from moisture to pre-
ded into the belt.
vent corrosion around the electrical
Carbon fibres can withstand high tensile
contacts. Store the battery in a dry place.
stress, but are sensitive to bending loads,
Rdo not store the battery near flammable
shearing force, nicking and impact. Even
materials. though the belt's carbon fibres are
Rdisconnect the battery from the charger sheathed, it is still extremely important
between charging cycles. to handle the Carbon Drive with care.
Incorrect handling results in damage to the
carbon fibres inside the drive belt. This
Belt drive type of damage to the drive belt can cause
Important safety notes the belt to tear suddenly under load during
a ride.
G WARNING Never use a drive belt that has been dam-
If you install or handle the drive belt aged.
incorrectly, e.g. if you bend or twist it, you
may cause damage that is not visible from
outside. This type of damage to the drive Riding in ice and snow
belt can cause it to tear unexpectedly,
causing you to slip off the pedals. There is G WARNING
a risk of accident and injury. The belt pulleys can become clogged when
riding the bike on ice and snow or clay mud.
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44 Tyres and wheels
This can cause the drive belt to skip or slip RAlways replace a damaged tube.
off and become damaged. This type of dam- RBefore mounting a new tube, remove all
age to the drive belt can cause it to tear foreign objects from inside the tyre.
unexpectedly, causing you to slip off the
pedals. There is a risk of accident and Check the tyre pressure regularly, at least
injury. every 14 days. Only correct tyre pressures
Do not ride the ebike on surfaces that are when the tyres are cold. The pressure of
covered with snow, ice or mud. warm tyres should only be corrected if it is
too low for the current operating condi-
tions. Warm tyres always have higher pres-
sures than cold ones.
>> Operation.
Tyre pressure
G WARNING
If the tyre pressure drops repeatedly,
inspect the tyres for foreign objects. Check
whether the tube or the valve is leaking.If
the tyre pressure is too low, the handling
characteristics of the ebike may be
impaired and could cause you to fall. There
is a risk of an accident.
Transporting the ebike 45
The approved tyres (Y page 70) have a Please observe the following information
directional design. An arrow : on the tyre to avoid damaging your ebike during
wall shows the direction of rotation. transport
Make sure that arrow : is pointing in the X With the wheels removed: slide the yellow
direction of travel when fitting the tyres. transport locks into the brake callipers.
X Pull on the brake lever and fasten it to
the grip using a strong elastic band or a
Bicycle valve cable tie.
X Once you have removed the wheels, place
or lay them down carefully to prevent the
>> Operation.
brake discs from becoming bent or dirty.
X After storage or transport upside down:
check the operation of the brake system
and if in doubt, have the brakes bled at a
qualified specialist workshop.
X Remove the battery before transporting
the ebike (Y page 41).
X Place the rubber cap over the electrical
: Sclaverand valve contacts in the battery holder.
; Knurled nut (ride position) X Before transporting the ebike on a vehi-
cle's rear rack or roof carrier, remove
= Valve cap
any accessories that are not permanently
The ebike rims are designed for tubes with attached to the ebike, e.g. control con-
Sclaverand valve :. Once you have checked sole, smartphone and mesh pockets.
the tyre pressure or inflated the tyre, i It is not permitted to carry the smart
tighten knurled nut ;. ebike battery on board a passenger aero-
Make sure that a valve cap is always used to plane.
protect valve =. The weight of the ebike and the frame
design place specific demands on a vehi-
cle's rear rack or roof carrier. Unsuitable
Flat tyre bicycle racks may break during a journey
If possible, always replace the tube or may not hold the ebike securely.
(Y page 70) after a puncture. This ensures Only use suitable bicycle racks for trans-
the optimum trueness of your wheels. porting the ebike. Observe the information
on roof load and noseweight in the vehicle
Owner's Manual and the information in the
Transporting the ebike bicycle rack's assembly/operating
instructions.
! When transporting the ebike, make sure
that no objects can become caught in the
Carbon Drive belt. The Carbon Drive belt
is particularly at risk when you trans-
port the ebike with other bicycles or
with the rear wheel removed.
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46 Maintenance and care
The value of your ebike will be retained by nectors and let the ebike dry before
>> Operation.
Cleaning by hand
G WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after wash-
ing the bike. There is a risk of an accident.
After washing, brake the ebike carefully,
paying attention to traffic conditions,
until full braking efficiency is restored.
Maintenance and care 47
Maintenance
Regular work
smart recommends that you have the ebike serviced once a year at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Before each journey Action
RCheck tyres and wheels Inspection before starting a
RCheck the drive belt journey (Y page 18)
RCheck the battery lock
>> Operation.
RInspect the functioning of the brake system
RInspect the brake system for wear
RCheck bolt and screw connections
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48 Maintenance and care
>> Operation.
You must feel no movement on your thumb.
You must also hear no cracking or grind-
ing noise from around the gap ;.
The headset must be checked and adjusted
if fork = moves noticeably relative to
frame : or if you hear cracking or
grinding noises. Have this work carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Pedals
Special polymer bearings are fitted into
the pedals. They are maintenance-free and
lubricated for the entire service life of
the pedals. However, signs of wear may be
visible on the pedals depending on the
duration and intensity of use. Pedals usu-
ally remain fully functioning for several
years.
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Useful information ............................ 52
Troubleshooting ............................... 53
Useful information
Troubleshooting
Control console
Lighting system
Battery
The charge indicator Due to frequent and brief charging and discharging of the
on the control console battery, the synchronisation between the charge indicator and
>> Practical advice.
is not reliably dis- the actual battery charge level cannot be calibrated.
playing the charge X Perform a full discharge after approx. 30 charge cycles.
level. This will calibrate the charge indicator to the charge level
of the battery. The service life of the battery will not be
affected by this.
The system is contin- The brake sensor in the brake handle for the front wheel brake
uously in generator is not reacting.
mode (recuperation
mode) and cannot be G WARNING
switched to assis- Generator mode and braking assistance do not function when
tance mode the connector cable is disconnected. Braking distance may
(Y page 27). increase.There is a risk of an accident.
X Switch the system off and on again (Y page 25).
If this does not help:
X Remove the cable connecting the brake handle to the control
console from electrical connector.
X Have the system checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
Troubleshooting 55
Brake system
The brake is making There is dirt or water on the brake disc or brake pads.
grinding noises dur- X Brake several times to remove any dirt and water from the
ing the journey. brake discs and brake pads.
The brake calliper is not exactly aligned with the brake disc.
X Have the brake calliper correctly aligned in a qualified
specialist workshop.
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X Tighten the axle nuts and bolts of the dropouts on the rear
wheel to the specified torque (Y page 72).
The front or rear The gap remaining between the brake pads is smaller than the
wheel cannot be moun- thickness of the brake disc.
ted. X Carefully prise apart the brake pads with the yellow trans-
port lock.
X When the wheel is removed, always clamp the yellow transport
lock between the brake pads.
Shifting gear
tionally once the quick-release device X Remove the yellow transport lock from
has been opened. between the brake pads.
X Loosen the nut on the other end of quick- X Carefully insert the front wheel. Make
release device ; by a few turns. sure that the brake disc slides between
The retention tabs are bypassed and the the brake pads.
front wheel can be slipped out from fork The front wheel axle must be positioned
dropouts :. evenly in dropouts :.
X Place the front wheel to one side, ensur- X Position hand lever = in such a way that
ing that the brake disc is protected. it forms an extension to the axis of
X Slide the yellow transport lock between quick-release device ;.
the brake pads. X Tighten the nut on the other end of quick-
release device ; until it rests against
>> Practical advice.
dropout :.
Mounting the front wheel X Turn hand lever = through 90° as far as
the end stop. Considerable force should
G WARNING
be required to do this.
If the pretension of the quick-release The hand lever is at a 90° angle to the
device is too low, the wheel may come loose front wheel axle. The word "CLOSE" is
during the journey. There is a risk of an visible.
accident.
i If you cannot exert enough force to push
Always install the wheel as described.
the hand lever to the end stop, slightly
Before every journey, make sure the hand
loosen the nut at the other end of quick-
lever of the quick-release device is at a
release device ;. If too little force was
90° angle to the front wheel axle and cannot
required, tighten the nut at the other end
be turned out of position.
of quick-release device ; a little more.
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60 Removing/mounting the rear wheel
i Observe the instructions on handling smart recommends that you have the drive
the drive belt (Y page 43) belt tension checked at a qualified spe-
X Remove yellow transport lock. cialist workshop.
X Carefully place the drive belt on rear
wheel belt pulley ?. Connecting and adjusting the gear
X Carefully insert the rear wheel: position cable
the rear wheel in such a way that torque
support C can slide into left dropout Connecting the gear cable
A.
X Make sure that the brake disc slides
between the brake pads.
The rear wheel axle must be evenly posi-
>> Practical advice.
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62 Tightening and aligning the drive belt
X To reduce clearance “A”: unscrew adjust- Adjusting the drive belt slip guard
ment screw B on the right-hand side
(turning in an anti-clockwise direction)
or, depending on the drive belt tension,
X tighten adjustment screw B on the left-
hand side (turning it in a clockwise
direction).
X To increase clearance “A”: screw adjust-
ment screw B on the right-hand side
into dropout ? (turning it in a clock-
wise direction)
or, depending on the drive belt tension,
Z
64 Removing/fitting brake pads
Removing the brake pads (example: rear wheel) Installing the brake pads (example: rear wheel)
: Brake calliper : Brake calliper
>> Practical advice.
: Brake disc
; Bolt
X Remove brake disc : from the wheel towards the rear, against the direction
of travel.
flange.
X Tighten bolts ; to a torque of 4 Nm
(2.95 lb-ft). Observe the correct tight-
Installing the brake disc ening sequence: bolts ; must be tight-
ened in opposite pairs.
G WARNING
The bolts for attaching the brake disc have
a single-use threadlock. If the bolts are
reused, they may come loose during the
journey. This may result in brake failure.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always replace the bolts for attaching the
brake disc with new ones once they have
been loosened. Dispose of the used bolts
immediately.
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66 Setting the headlamp range
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Useful information ............................ 70
Tyres and wheels ............................... 70
* optional
72 Tightening torques
Tightening torques
G WARNING
Bolts or nuts which have been tightened using the incorrect torque:
Rmay come loose if the torque is too low
Rmay be overstretched if the torque is too high and consequently break off
A torque that is too high may also damage the components. There is a risk of an accident.
Always tighten the bolts and nuts to the specified torque. If you do not own a torque wrench,
have this work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
* optional Z
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