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- Page 1 ORIGINAL OPERATING MANUAL...
- Page 3 Manufacturer: THE RUFF GmbH Im Gewerbepark D36 93059 Regensburg Germany info@ruff-cycles.com www.ruff-cycles.com V1.1, March 2018 Layout, photographs and text: THE RUFF GmbH, Regensburg, Germany Texts were provided with courtesy of HNF GmbH The mentioned brand names are subject to copyrights and are the property of their legitimate owners even without special indication.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Your Vehicle 1.1. Intended use 1.2. Vehicle overview 1.3. Delivery scope 1.4. Assembly of accessories Commissioning 2.1. Handlebar alignment 2.2. Pedal assembly 2.3. Setting the saddle distance 2.4. Removal/Installation of the battery 2.5. Switching ON/OFF the drive 2.6. Adjusting support level 2.7. - Page 5 Maintenance 6.1. Wear parts list 6.2. Recommended maintenance intervals 6.3. After an accident 6.4. Battery 6.5. Tires 6.6. Changing tires/tubes 6.6.1. Dismounting the front wheel 6.6.2. Dismounting the rear wheel 6.6.3. Changing tires/tube 6.6.4. Front wheel assembly 6.6.5. Rear wheel assembly 6.7.
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Page 6: Your Vehicle
Here, you will find useful information on the maintenance of the product. Important information! The User Manual of your Ruffian is constantly checked and updated. This instruction corresponds to our level of knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend you to visit our website www.ruff-cycles.com, for any modifications. -
Page 7: Intended Use
1.1. INTENDED USE Your Ruffian is intended for the transport of one person on asphalt roads and rideable forest and land routes. The additional allowable load (Driver + Accessory + Baggage) amounts to 120 kg. The Ruffian is not intended for: »... - Page 8 A Pedelec always accelerates faster than a bicycle. Be always aware that other traffic participants cannot always predict your acceleration performance. -> Exercise your new Ruffian first at a quiet location, before riding in the busy streets. -> Exercise the brakes. Please see also chapter 4.4. „Brake system“.
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Page 9: Vehicle Overview
10 Control unit The series number is found on the plate on the lower tube directly below the motor. The type plate is located on top of the motor mounting holder. Please note down the series number of the Ruffian here: __________________________________________... -
Page 10: Delivery Scope
This chapter explains how to prepare your Ruffian for the ride. Inflate the tires first. The air pressure volume is described in chapter 3.1. Your Ruffian is supplied as a part assembly and as a full assembly. In the latter case, you can skip items 2.1. and 2.2. -
Page 11: Handlebar Alignment
COMMISSIONING 2.1. HANDLEBAR ALIGNMENT The stem is a significant safety component. When tightening the bolts, ensure that you use the torque as defined in the torque table under 9.3. Otherwise, there is a hazard of accident! » Lift the vehicle by the front frame, so that it no longer touches the ground. -
Page 12: Setting The Saddle Distance
COMMISSIONING » Place the crank in a horizontal position, the right pedal oriented towards the front wheel. » Tighten the pedal with an SW 8 Allen key at 30 - 35 Newton meter. 2.3. SETTING THE SADDLE DISTANCE The correct saddle distance is achieved when you can place your football on the pedal with your leg in extended position. -
Page 13: Removal/Installation Of The Battery
COMMISSIONING Do not pull the saddle support from the seat tube if you want to change the saddle height. The front part must lie flush with the upper tube. If you pull out the saddle support, both the support or the upper end of the seat tube may break. -
Page 14: Adjusting Support Level
COMMISSIONING 2.6. ADJUSTING SUPPORT LEVEL For the adjustment of the support level, press the „+“ button on the control unit until the required support level is shown on the display. To lower it, press the „–“ button. 2.7. SWITCHING ON/OFF THE LAMP By pressing the light button, the LED head- lamp and rear light are switched on and off. -
Page 15: Before Each Ride
BEFORE EACH RIDE BEFORE EACH RIDE 3.1. CHECK TIRES Air pressure: The allowed pressure range of the Cruzo Classic 76-559 is between 1 and 2.5 bar. The following applies: The higher your weight, the higher the air pressure to be used. If you are not a light-weight person, set the pressure of your rear tire at 2.5 bar. -
Page 16: Checking The Chain
BEFORE EACH RIDE » The brake discs must be oil-free. Any oil on the brake discs is removed with alcohol. Do not use a conventional brake disc cleaning solution! The pressure point is the lever position of the travel at which the brake is engaged. -
Page 17: Checking The Screw Connections
BEFORE EACH RIDE 3.6. CHECKING THE SCREW CONNECTIONS Before each ride, check the firm screw connections for » Quick release of the front wheel » Screw axis of the rear wheel Also check that the following parts do not rotate: »... -
Page 18: Operating
OPERATION BEFORE EACH RIDE 4.1. NUVINCI HUB GEAR The NuVinci gear system allows the stepless adjustment of the transmission via a twist grip. Changing gear during the ride » For starting or riding up a hill, change to a low gear ratio: Turn the Nfinity Controller twist grip to the "Mountain"... -
Page 19: Drive Units
OPERATION 4.2. DRIVE UNITS 4.2.1. BELT DRIVE UNITS At delivery, the belt is optimally tensioned and is not to be re-tensioned, nei- ther after the prolonged use of the drive. When mounted correctly, a high load can be placed on the belt in pulling direction. The carbon fibers embedded in the belt are very flexible, but react very sensitively to knicking twisting... -
Page 20: Chain Drive Units
4.3. BRAKE SYSTEM Your Ruffian is equipped with hydraulic brake discs for a fast and safe stop- ping action. Use both brakes simultaneously for an optimal and safe braking. The left brake lever has an effect on the front wheel brake, the right brake lever has an effect on the rear wheel brake. -
Page 21: Side Stand
ERGONOMIC SETTING 4.4. SIDE STAND When manipulating your side stand, observe the following: Riding with unfolded side stand may lead to falling. Moving the Pedelec backwards with an unfolded side stand may lead to the clamping of the stand onto the crank. ->... -
Page 22: Brake Lever
MAINTENANCE 5.2. BRAKE LEVER You can adjust the brake lever position on the handlebar, along with the brake lever angle and lever width. 5.2.1. ADJUSTING BRAKE LEVER POSITION For a firm holding onto the handlebars when braking, take the brake lever by your index and middle finger. -
Page 23: Adjusting Brake Lever Distance
MAINTENANCE 5.2.3. ADJUSTING BRAKE LEVER DISTANCE The brake lever distance setting should allow to operate the brake lever by the first pha- lanxes of both fingers positioned on the lever. The lever width is adjusted with a T25 p-han- dle Torx compatible wrench. For this purpose, adjust the screw at the marked position 1. -
Page 24: Wear Parts List
MAINTENANCE 6.1. WEAR PARTS LIST The following parts of your Pedelec are subject to wear according to their use. This wear is not covered by the warranty. » Battery » Tires and tubes » Brake pads, brake discs » Chain, chain ring and sprocket »... -
Page 25: After An Accident
MAINTENANCE » Check headlamp inclination » Check brake pad wear condition (first time after 621 miles (1,000 km)) Every 1242 miles (2,000 km) (or once a year) » Check brake disc wear condition » Check tightening torques of brake levers, saddle, saddle support, stem, han- dlebar »... -
Page 26: Tires
MAINTENANCE Environmental temperature at storage Battery life is reduced when the bike is stalled at temperatures exceeding 30 °C or in the direct sunlight. Storage at temperatures between 0 and 20 °C increases the battery life. Charging status during storage The highest battery life is achieved when the battery is stored with a charging status of approx. - Page 27 MAINTENANCE » Open the quick release by turning over the handle. » Loosen the nut a few turns at the other end of the quick release. The front wheel is now slid out from the dropout of the fork. » Move the transportation lock between the brake pads.
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Page 28: Dismounting The Rear Wheel
MAINTENANCE 6.6.2. DISMOUNTING THE REAR WHEEL » Change gear to a position allowing the easy access to the cable pull end on the Nfinity hub interface. » Remove the cable pull ends provided with a snapper or catch from the Nfinity hub inter- face following steps 1, 2 and 3. -
Page 29: Changing Tires/Tube
MAINTENANCE 6.6.3. CHANGING TIRES/TUBE » Unscrew the valve cap from the valve. » Release the air completely by pressing the valve pin halfway the valve. » Remove the tire at one side of the wheel rim with the aid of a tire lever. If required, use a rinsing agent and water for an easy lifting of the tire. -
Page 30: Rear Wheel Assembly
MAINTENANCE With too low an initial tension of the quick release, the wheel can come off during the ride. A hazard of accident exists! -> Always tighten the quick release firmly so that when lifting up the tension lever, by its force it leaves an imprint on the palm of your hand. -
Page 31: Setting The Nuvinci Shifter Cable Play
MAINTENANCE 6.7. SETTING THE NUVINCI SHIFTER CABLE PLAY All explanations with regards to "shifting" are illustrated with the CB Controller. This is also valid for the C3 and the CBs Controller. » The play of the shifter cable can be set with the setscrews (1) on the »... -
Page 32: Checking The Brake Pads
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 6.8.2. CHECKING THE BRAKE PADS Brake pads must be changed when they have a width of » only 0.098 inches (2.5 mm) (height of friction lining incl. carrier plate). » are in contact with oil (leads to a lower braking performance) First check the brake pad width visually. -
Page 33: Transport On/By Car
Pedelec, before you transport it on a rear carrier or roof rack. If you transport the Ruffian during rain or at high speeds by or on the car, water may penetrate into the hub, the Bosch motor, the battery as well as into the display. -
Page 34: Technical Data
Display Bosch Intuvia Gear NuVinci stepless hub gear Nfinity 330 Crank ISIS Lasco 152mm Chain ring Ruffian Chainring 18T with chain protection Drive Chain / Belt Wippermann Connex 9SX/9SE / Gates Carbon Drive (optional) brake Rear sprocket NuVinci 18T... -
Page 35: Weights
TECHNICAL DATA Headlamp Front light LED Safety Rear light Rear light LED 9.2. WEIGHTS Battery weight 2.5 kg Tare weight incl. battery 33 kg Allowed additional load (drive + equipment + packing bag). 120 kg 9.3. TORQUE OF SCREWS Part Torque/Nm Bosch Remote on handlebar Bosch Display fixation... -
Page 36: Liability For Material Defects
LIABILITY FOR MATERIAL DEFECTS LIABILITY FOR MATERIAL DEFECTS A statutory liability for material defects is applicable for a period of 24 months as from the day of purchase. The prerequisite for the assertion of material defects liability shall be the submission of the original invoice and proven inspections. -
Page 37: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY... -
Page 38: Disposal
DISPOSAL DISPOSAL This symbol on your Pedelec indicates that this product must not be discarded with household waste, under the terms of the WEEE directive (2012/19/EU; Waste Electri- cal and Electronic Equipment, Battery directive (2066/66/ EC) and the national laws for the implementation of these directives. - Page 39 NOTES...
- Page 40 THE RUFF GmbH Im Gewerbepark D36 93059 Regensburg Germany info@ruff-cycles.com www.ruff-cycles.com...
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