Care And Maintenance - QUIPPLAN Q20 User Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1. MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
1.1. Assembling elements
1.1.1. El manillar debe ser apretado según un par de apriete de 15 N·m.
1.1.2. La potencia y la tija deben ser insertadas como mínimo hasta la marca de mínima inserción que incorporan los
componentes.
1.1.3. La fuerza a aplicar en lo cierres al cerrar debe ser de 1.5 1.7 N y al soltar no superior a 0.5 N
1.2. Lubrication
The chain must be lubricated periodically for its correct functioning and maintenance. More details in the section
TRANSMISSIONS GROUP of this manual.
1.3. Tension of the Chain / Belt
The chain and, most of all, the belt, must have the appropiate tension for the correct functioning of all the elements from
the transmission group. The range includes the ATDO system, which allows a perfect and controlled adjustment of the
tension. To adjust the tension, the screws which fasten the moving toe cap to the fixed toe cap must be loosed. By the
tensor located inside the back triangle in the fixed toe cap is where the rear wheel should be placed. Then the wheel is
fastened in its right position with the screws of the toe caps and using the recommended PAR. It is important to check that
the wheel is settled centered. More details in www.quipplan- mobility.com.
1.4. Brakes
The brakes must be adjusted in the way that the brake shoes are paralell to the rim side and have a width of 1mm. More
details in the section BRAKES of this manual.
1.5. Wear of the brake shoes
There must pay attention to the wear of the brake shoes from the front and the rear wheel, and replace them in case of
need.
1.6. Adjustment of the height of the saddle
Pedalling, with the heel on the pedal, the leg must be able to be completely stretched when the pedal i son the lowest
point.
Note: It is recommended to fix the saddle 20-25 mm under that position in order to not having problems to reach the floor
in the possible stops of a common urban trip.
Do never stretch the TIJA more from the minimum insertion mark.
1.7. Tyres and pressure
¡Warning! Do always follow the recommendations of the manufacturer. If not, the tires and inner tubes might damage.
You will find the dimensions and recommendations about the correct pressure of the tires on its side.
1.8. Tightening torque
Note: Use only the appropriate tools to apply the tightening torque (for example: dynamometer keys). Otherwise, screws
and nuts might damage.
¡Warning! The components might damage if the maximum tightening torque is exceded. Do always follow the tightening
torque recommendations.
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