Warranty Information; The Power Assist System; Basic Information On Power Assist Systems - PFIFF PFAU-Tec Amico Manual

for any other use of the vehicle and/or for non-
compliance with safety-related instructions included
in this manual and any resulting damage. That applies
speci cally for the use of the trike in offroad conditions,
when overloaded (see technical data), and if faults of
or damages to the trike's components have not been
recti ed.
Intended use includes compliance with the instructions
and conditions provided by the manufacturer in terms
of operation, maintenance and service. Trikes must
not be retro tted with any components or modi ed if
these changes may result in any hazard.
Caution!
Any modi cations done by the user will cancel man-
ufacturer liability.

4.8 Warranty information

General legal requirements apply.
5.0 Power assist systems
5.1 Basic information on
power assist systems
What is a power assist system?
A power assist system will make cycling easier, as your
own pedaling power is supplemented. Compared
with regular cycles, you will only need about half the
power. Cycling therefore becomes a comfortable and
easy pastime, as an "invisible helper" is pushing you
forward.
Two systems can be supplied:
Motion sensor:
The power assist system is activated only if the motion
sensor (integrated in the pedal crank area) detects
pedaling. You won't have to put any effort into pedaling,
as it is only important for the sensor to detect the
rotation of the crank. You can then control the level
of assistance and therefore also the speed by twisting
the "gas" throttle. These vehicles are equipped with
a start-up help up to 6 km/h to help you get started.
Power sensor:
The power sensor, which is usually connected to the
crank arms, will register the power used on the pedals
by the rider. A selection via the display adds either equal
power (Normal mode), half power (Eco mode) or double
the power (Sport mode) from the electromotor to your
own efforts. Most of these systems are not equipped
with a start-up help, as they don't have a twist throttle.
Power assist systems
Individuals that don't have enough power to push the
pedals due to some physical limitation (e.g. on an in-
cline), will not be able to utilise the power assist sys-
tem.
Under what conditions is it most useful to have
a power assist system?
On inclines, with headwind, when transporting loads,
or at night, when lighting conditions are impaired, or
generally under conditions where regular cycles require
signi cant power reserves for traveling.
What is the power source on an e-cycle?
E-cycles use a rechargeable Lilon battery, which, how-
ever, does not automatically reload during cycling.
Charging is easy, however - simply plug the charger
into any regular household socket.
Do the batteries last forever?
No. All batteries have a limited lifespan. You should
replace the battery when you start noticing that the
cycling reach achieved with a full battery decreases
signi cantly. Operating conditions, temperatures
and/or the charging process signi cantly in uence the
lifespan of the battery. (Please read the attached manual
provided by the manufacturer.)
(Battery replacements are not free of charge.)
Note:
The timing for battery replacement is not part of the
regular product warranty; please note the separate
warranty conditions supplied.
Can an e-cycle overcome any kind of incline?
A certain percentage of the drive power in an e-cycle
must be provided by the rider. The rate of incline the
e-cycle can handle therefore depends on your own
physical power. Some inclines may be too much to cope
with, even with the power assist system on an e-cycle.
Note:
Detailed information on the various power assist sys-
tems are provided in the documentation provided by
the relevant manufacturer, which is supplied separately
in the appendix.
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