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USER MANUAL AS ORIGINAL USER MANUAL DIN EN 15194 / DIN EN 82079-1 E-BIKE ( PEDELEC/EPAC ) Sales: Hermann Hartje KG Tel. +49 (0) 4251 - 811-500 info@hartje.de www.hartje.de...
Table of contents E-bike components Drive overheat protection Rechargeable battery In an emergency Charging times Important information for your safety Storing the rechargeable battery Be absolutely sure to read the warning notes Transporting or shipping the rechargeable battery Labelling of warning notes Protective equipment for charging Safety notes Information regarding road traffic...
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Table of contents Start-up Lighting Drive Preparations Rechargeable battery Declaration of conformity Charger Credits Operation Rechargeable battery Removing the rechargeable battery Inserting the rechargeable battery Sleep mode Checking the charge level of the rechargeable battery Charging the rechargeable battery E-bike Activating the e-bike Deactivating the e-bike Display panel...
In an emergency You can find notes on handling the rechargeable battery in 2. For short-term temporary storage, select an outdoor this user manual. Despite compliance with all safety measures, location and, if possible, place the rechargeable battery in the rechargeable battery poses a risk, e.g. if it catches fire a fire-proof container or on the soil.
Important information for your safety Be absolutely sure to read the warning There are safety notes in the following categories: notes WARNING Read all warnings and notes in this user manual with care before you operate the e-bike for the first time. The signal word “Warning”...
Safety notes » WARNING WARNING Risks for children and persons with impaired Risk of accident and injury! physical, sensory or mental capacities or lack of Improperly performed repairs may cause accidents. experience and knowledge, e.g. children or persons • Do not repair the e-bike yourself. with impaired mental and physical capacities.
Safety notes » Rechargeable battery WARNING CAUTION Risk of fire and explosion! Risk of injury! Internal damages to the rechargeable battery may cause Lithium could be leaked if the rechargeable battery is the rechargeable battery to overheat, emit gases or damaged.
Safety notes » Rechargeable battery/Charger Charger • If you are not absolutely sure how to handle lithium ion rechargeable batteries, have a qualified specialist WARNING explain how to do so. Risk to life! Incorrect handling of electrical current and corresponding NOTICE components poses a risk to life due to electric shock.
Safety notes » Residual risks Charger | Residual risks WARNING Using the e-bike is associated with the following unforeseeable Continuation residual risks despite compliance with all safety notes: • Do not open, dismantle, drill through or deform the Risk of injury charger.
Fundamental information » Symbols and terms Symbols on the products Labelling for products that may only be used indoors. The following symbols are located on the packaging, the rechargeable battery or the charger. Label for electrical devices that you must not The 230 V ~/50 Hz mains connection corresponds dispose of with household or other garbage.
Fundamental information » Symbols and terms Symbols in this manual Terms Terms with “nominal”: Nominal output, nominal capacitance Steps to be performed in a particular order etc. are values stipulated according to the design. The actual begin with a number. values may vary from the nominal values depending on •...
Fundamental information » Symbols and terms Written labels - Image captions and references in the text are rendered in italics. - Emphasis of passages in the text are underlined. Units Unit Meaning Unit for per second Revolutions Ampere Electric current (=W/V) Ampere hour Electric charge (=Wh/V) Gram...
Notes » E-bike Differences between a bicycle and an e-bike Functionality The additional components of the electric drive constitute the When riding, the drive only provides assistance when you major differences between a conventional bike and an e-bike. pedal. The intensity of assistance is automatically adjusted depending on the selected riding mode, the pressure applied - The e-bike’s weight is considerably greater and its weight when pedalling, the load and the speed.
Notes » E-bike Drive overheat protection The energy consumption will increase with high loads. • Do not transport any unnecessary loads. Lack of care and maintenance may reduce the range. CAUTION • Handle the e-bike with care and observe all notes regarding Risk of injury! the rechargeable battery in this user manual.
Notes » Rechargeable battery Your e-bike is equipped with a high-quality lithium-ion recharge- • Keep in mind that the output of the rechargeable battery able battery (Li-ion rechargeable battery). Li-ion rechargeable may begin to decline after 500 complete charging processes batteries are safe if used properly.
Notes » Rechargeable battery • Store the rechargeable battery so that there is no risk of it falling • Please note that the special requirements for packaging and down and so that it is not accessible for children and animals. labelling e.g.
Notes » Information regarding road traffic Lighting The assistance provided by e-bikes is effective up to a speed Your e-bike is equipped with rechargeable battery-powered of 25 km/h. The technical configuration of your e-bike complies lighting. The rechargeable battery must always be inserted with the European standard EN 15194 for electrically power when using public roads so that the lighting is operational at assisted bicycles and the bicycle standard DIN EN ISO 4210-2.
Notes » Transport With e-bikes, the forces from braking and lateral forces that act on the bike rack are stronger than with conventional bicycles. CAUTION • Check whether your bike rack is suitable for e-bikes. • Ask your specialist bicycle dealer about suitable bike racks Risk of short-circuiting and fire! for your e-bike.
Notes » Disposal E-bike • Read the explanation of the symbols printed or stamped on • Dispose of the e-bike at your specialist bicycle dealer or a the packaging, the rechargeable battery and the charger collection station. (see chapter “Fundamental information » Symbols and terms”).
Notes » Before each ride 2. Start slow. 3. Carefully apply the brakes and get used to the brake • Check your e-bike according to the chapter “Testing effectiveness (see chapter “Notes » Brake” and instruction” in this user manual and in the user manual for “Operation »...
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Start-up » Preparations Charger 1. Read the entire user manual before you use the e-bike. 2. Prepare the rechargeable battery and the charger for the 1. Read the information on the nameplate of the charger. start-up of your e-bike. • If the information does not correspond to the voltage supply, do not use the charger.
Operation » Rechargeable battery Removing the rechargeable battery Lock Handle NOTICE Risk of damage! The electronic system could be damaged. • Always switch off the e-bike before you take the rechargeable battery out of the holder. Bottom holder 1. Switch the e-bike off (see chapter “Operation » E-bike » Deactivating the e-bike”).
Operation » Rechargeable battery Sleep mode After no later than 10 days without use, the rechargeable battery will automatically activate sleep mode. This will minimise the risk of a deep discharge of the rechargeable battery. • To end sleep mode, charge the rechargeable battery or push the rechargeable battery button (see chapter “Checking the C D R charge level of the rechargeable battery”...
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Operation » Rechargeable battery 5 LEDs blink: Rechargeable battery is empty or Checking the capacitance of the rechargeable battery overloaded The rated capacitance of the rechargeable battery will decline 1 LED is blinking quickly: Fault as the rechargeable battery ages and with use (see chapters •...
Operation » Rechargeable battery Calibrating the rechargeable battery NOTICE In the event of a fault, the function of the rechargeable battery may be restored if applicable through calibration. Risk of damage! 1. If one or all LEDs on the charging indicator of the If the charging process takes an excessive amount of rechargeable battery are blinking, charge the rechargeable time, the rechargeable battery may be damaged.
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Operation » Rechargeable battery • If you cannot park your e-bike in shelter, remove the Rechargeable battery removed rechargeable battery to charge it (see chapter “Operation » 1. Prepare the charger (see chapter “Start-up » Preparations » Rechargeable battery » Removing the rechargeable Charger”) battery”).
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Operation » Rechargeable battery 4. Place the rechargeable battery in the charging adapter. At the same time, make sure that the pins of the recharge- Charging slot able battery are aligned with the bearings of the charging adapter (compare with figure 3). The charging process will start and the LEDs on the charging indicator of the rechargeable battery will illuminate (see chapter "Display of the charging process").
Operation » E-bike In the case of e-bikes with a back pedal brake, the text Ending the charging process “Please move the pedals” will appear. The drive will be Once the charging process is complete, none of the LEDs on automatically calibrated once you start pedalling.
Operation » E-bike Display panel NOTICE: Other than with conventional e-bike drives, the impulse drive also deactivates depending on the selected gear and the pedalling frequency. In first gear, the drive provides assistance up to 18 km/h. Depending on your gear shift, the higher gears are switched off at speeds between Rechargeable Speed...
Operation » E-bike Assistance: Displays the selected level of assistance. Rechargeable battery indicator Rechargeable battery charge • To select the level of assistance or deactivate assistance, read the chapter “Setting the level of assistance”. 100 to 85.5 % Range: Displays the remaining range. This value is calculated based on the current cycling data and is an estimated value 85.4 to 71.5 % that is calculated for use if conditions remain unchanged.
Operation » E-bike Lighting Your e-bike is equipped with rechargeable battery-powered lighting. The headlight and the tail light are switched on and off together. WARNING NOTICE: The lighting must always be operational in order to use public roads. Risk of accident and injury! •...
Operation » E-bike Walk assistance Walk assistance will be deactivated as soon as one of the following events occurs: - You release the plus button. CAUTION - The speed exceeds 6 km/h. Risk of injury! If used incorrectly, your limbs could get caught in rotat- ing parts.
Care Regular care will ensure that your e-bike stays safe and reliable. WARNING Wipe the e-bike components clean with a damp cloth (see chapter “E-bike components”). Risk of electric shock and short circuit! • Use a mild cleaner. When performing care, maintenance and repairs, there •...
Troubleshooting Depending on the type of error, the drive will be automatically WARNING deactivated if necessary. You can continue to cycle without the assistance of the drive. Risk of electric shock! • If the following measures do not help, please consult your When working with an inserted rechargeable battery or specialist bicycle dealer.
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Troubleshooting Fault Cause Measure No indicator shown on the The e-bike is deactivated. 1) Insert the rechargeable battery display panel (see chapter “Operation » Rechargeable battery » Inserting the rechargeable battery”). 2) Switch the e-bike on (see chapter “Operation » E-bike » Deactivating the e-bike”). The rechargeable battery is Charge the rechargeable battery empty.
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Troubleshooting Fault Cause Measure When charging, the LED on The temperature of the Observe the temperature limits (see chapters “Notes » the charger will blink red or an rechargeable battery is Rechargeable battery » Protective equipment ...” and “Technical LED on the charging indicator incorrect.
Technical data Rechargeable battery Lighting small medium large Headlight output: Nominal voltage: 36 V Tail light output: Nominal charge: 11 Ah 14.5 Ah 17 Ah Nominal voltage: Nominal capacitance: 396 Wh 522 Wh 603 Wh Drive Operating temperature: –5 °C to +50 °C Storage temperature: 5 °C to +25 °C Nominal output:...
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