Rotwild R.X375 FS Series Manual

Rotwild R.X375 FS Series Manual

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  • Page 1 R.X375 FS R.E375 FS MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ..............1 Categories of use ..........14 Switching the drive system on and off....26 Using the eMTB ............ 14 Checking the bolts..........26 Introduction............3 Shimano Steps EP8 operating system....15 Riding on public roads.......... 26 Requirements for riders.......... 4 Description of the functions .........
  • Page 3 Headset ..............44 Checking that the rims run true......57 Recommended tightening torques ......67 Stem..............44 Transporting the ROTWILD eBike ......58 EU Declaration of Conformity....... 68 Adjusting the saddle ..........45 Transporting the eBike by car ....... 58 List of figures............
  • Page 4: Introduction

    If you are not able to contact the dealer, you will This instruction manual contains information find a list of other ROTWILD authorised dealers on about the safe use and maintenance of your our website at www.rotwild.de. ROTWILD eBike. Please read the instruction...
  • Page 5: Requirements For Riders

    You should only use your ROTWILD eBike for its Frame size [M] Height: 1.71 - 1.84 m intended purpose (see the section “Proper use of the eBike”).
  • Page 6: Safety

    If you do not follow the safety instructions in the provided in this instruction manual: manual. “Note” category, you could cause damage to the ROTWILD eBike. Separate disposal of electrical and electronic equipment and batteries. Serious injuries or death. Do not burn.
  • Page 7: Current Regulations

    Current regulations Type plate The ROTWILD eBike models described in this Figure 1:Sample type plate for ROTWILD electric Your ROTWILD authorised dealer will have a list of instruction manual are electrically assisted power assisted cycles (EPACs) approved accessories. (EPAC). They meet the requirements of the EN Before you fit accessories to your ROTWILD eBike, 15194 standard, among others.
  • Page 8: General Information

    Version of the product and edition of extended manufacturer’s warranty. The operator generally has the right of disposal over the ROTWILD eBike and makes it available the manual You will find more information in the ROTWILD for the rider to use and for the specialist dealer to warranty terms at www.rotwild.de.
  • Page 9: Power

    Emergency stop Power Figure 3: ON/OFF switch The power is switched off as soon as the rider The drive system does not switch off when you stops pedalling. The eBike can be stopped apply the brakes, which means that it is always mechanically using the brakes.
  • Page 10: Detailed Information

    Detailed information Figure 4: Detailed information 15 16...
  • Page 11: Important Information

    Important information The frame of the ROTWILD eBike is made by hand from high-quality carbon fibre composite and is If the fibres have broken, take care when Specific information about carbon. Please note designed to be robust enough for the intended handling the material.
  • Page 12 The damaged carbon components must be If you have had the frame or fork partially replaced immediately. repainted, you must ask your ROTWILD authorised Your ROTWILD dealer will clean the eBike dealer to check them. thoroughly and check it for signs of material...
  • Page 13: Proper Use Of The Emtb

    They are intended been removed. to transport one person. See the section Your ROTWILD authorised dealer will have a list of "Categories of use". approved accessories. Safety information...
  • Page 14: Problems While Using The Emtb

    ROTWILD will not accept liability if the eMTB is while charging the drive battery, you must stop users at risk. You can lose control of the eBike. Do not used properly.
  • Page 15: Categories Of Use

    Jumps and drops are operation of a bicycle on a regular restricted to a maximum height of 61 cm. Only use the ROTWILD eBike in the manner paved surface where the tires are described in this instruction manual.
  • Page 16: Shimano Steps Ep8 Operating System

    The functions are as follows: On/off button (1) Using the on/off button (1)on the drive battery you can switch the ROTWILD eBike on and off. If you do not use the ROTWILD eBike for around 10 minutes, the system switches off automatically to save energy.
  • Page 17: Settings Menu

    Settings menu Pushing aid mode On the settings menu you can choose different You switch on pushing aid mode by pressing and Using pushing aid mode. options. Using the (Light) menu item, you can holding the bottom button in the support switch You must steer the eBike using both hands in switch the lights on and off, if your bike has this (Y) for around 2 seconds.
  • Page 18: Technical Data

    Technical data R.E375 FS CORE CORE SUSPENSION ELEMENT FOX FLOAT DPX2 3-POS PERFORMANCE 230x60 HEADSET ACROS RW750 1.5 HEADSET W/ BLOCK LOCK FORK FOX 36 FLOAT 170 FIT GRIP 3-POS MICRO ADJUST PERFORMANCE E-TUNED HANDLEBARS (M/L) B280 AL7075 (15-780) STEM (M/L) S140 AL7075 (50) DISPLAY SHIMANO EP800...
  • Page 19: R.e375 Fs Pro

    R.E375 FS SUSPENSION ELEMENT FOX FLOAT DPX2 3-POS ADJUST FACTORY KASHIMA 230x60 HEADSET ACROS RW750 1.5 HEADSET W/ BLOCKLOCK FORK FOX 36 FLOAT 170 FIT4 3-POS ADJUST FACTORY KASHIMA E-TUNED HANDLEBARS (M/L) B280 AL7075 (15-780) STEM (M/L) S140 AL7075 (50) DISPLAY SHIMANO EP800 SEAT POST...
  • Page 20: R.x375 Fs Core

    R.X375 FS CORE CORE SUSPENSION ELEMENT FOX FLOAT DPS 3-POS PERFORMANCE 210x50 HEADSET ACROS RW750 1.5 HEADSET W/ BLOCKLOCK FORK FOX 36 FLOAT 150 FIT GRIP 3-POS MICRO ADJUST PERFORMANCE E-TUNED HANDLEBARS (S/M/L/XL) B280 AL7075 (15-780) STEM (S/M/L/XL) S140 AL7075 (50) DISPLAY SHIMANO EP800 SEAT POST...
  • Page 21: R.x375 Fs Pro

    R.X375 FS SUSPENSION ELEMENT FOX FLOAT DPS 3-POS PERFORMANCE 210x50 HEADSET ACROS RW750 1.5 HEADSET W/ BLOCK LOCK FORK FOX 36 FLOAT 150 FIT GRIP 3-POS MICRO ADJUST PERFORMANCE E-TUNED HANDLEBARS (S/M/L/XL) B280 AL7075 (15-780) STEM (S/M/L/XL) S140 AL7075 (50) DISPLAY SHIMANO EP800 SEAT POST...
  • Page 22: R.x375 Fs Ultra

    R.X375 FS ULTRA ULTRA SUSPENSION ELEMENT FOX FLOAT DPS 3-POS FACTORY KASHIMA 210x50 HEADSET ACROS RW750 1.5 HEADSET W/ BLOCK LOCK FORK FOX 36 FLOAT 150 FIT4 3-POS ADJUST FACTORY KASHIMA E-TUNED HANDLEBARS (S/M/L/XL) B180 CARBON (15-780) STEM (S/M/L/XL) S140 AL7075 (50) DISPLAY SHIMANO EP800 SEAT POST...
  • Page 23: First Use And Before Every Ride

    Connecting the charger cable Figure 5: Charger cable connector and drive battery. The ROTWILD authorised dealer that supplies the eBike will inform the rider or the operator about its functions at the latest during the handover process. The dealer will explain in particular about the electrical system and the correct use of the charger.
  • Page 24: Charging The Drive Battery

    Charging the drive battery Figure 7: Checking the quick release lever on the front wheel. Before using the bike for the first time, charge the drive battery fully. Always use the charger that is The drive battery must only be charged supplied with the eMTB.
  • Page 25: Wheels And Tyres

    Figure 9: Checking the tyre pressure. right-hand lever operates the rear brake. In countries that drive on the left, the left-hand Loose components. brake lever operates the rear brake and the right- If the quick release levers bolts are not fastened hand lever operates the front brake.
  • Page 26: Pedals

    Pedals Saddle height and position suspension fork to suit your requirements. ROTWILD eBikes are supplied from the factory You can adjust the saddle height and position to You can find detailed instructions on how to do without pedalse.Your ROTWILD authorised dealer suit your height and your preferences.
  • Page 27: Switching The Drive System On And Off

    You will find information about riding on public display field of the operating system shows that roads The section “Riding on public roads” on If you want to ride your ROTWILD eBike on public the system is ready for use. page 26 must be observed.
  • Page 28 Do not ride with dirty or damaged reflectors. handlebar grips and plugs if they are damaged or conditions you could lose control of your ROTWILD worn. If you notice a problem, contact your eBike and have a bad crash. Avoid riding your ROTWILD authorised dealer.
  • Page 29: What To Check After A Crash

    Risk of injury! If you do not have the necessary technical knowledge or do not carry out the check correctly, you could be injured. Frame Check the frame for damage. If the frame is cracked or deformed, contact your ROTWILD authorised dealer.
  • Page 30: Drive Train

    - Check your eBike for loose screw connections dérailleur and/or the dropout, which could be and components. Do not use the ROTWILD eBike if the rear bent, are not too close to the spokes of the rear - Apply the brake levers to make sure that they dérailleur is bent!
  • Page 31 Bent components. Faulty components. Poor technical condition. You must not straighten bent components Components that have been damaged in an An eBike that is in poor condition can become because there is a serious risk that they will accident can cause another accident if you go on damaged and cause a crash or an accident.
  • Page 32: Brake System

    Brake fluid is toxic and corrosive. Do not undo the accident. Before every ride, check that the brakes If the brake lever cannot be adjusted or is not brake cables. are functioning perfectly. safe, it must be checked by the ROTWILD authorised dealer.
  • Page 33: Brake Chafing

    Use only original spare parts that are approved by operate the brake lever. Fit the transport guard ROTWILD when replacing brake components. If for the disc brake on the calliper. you are in any doubt, contact your ROTWILD authorised dealer.
  • Page 34: Drive System

    We recommend having your eMTB serviced will give you a low gear ratio that makes riding speed of 25 km/h, the motor gradually shuts regularly by your ROTWILD authorised dealer to uphill easier. down. ensure that it functions perfectly and to keep A medium-sized or small rear sprocket gives you The bike has a pushing aid mode.
  • Page 35: Cranks

    Drive system Cranks the chain Check to make sure that both cranks are securely Chain and chainring. fitted by shaking them. There should be no play. Wide-legged trousers can get caught in the chain or chainring and cause a crash. Wear tight- Chain fitting trousers or use bicycle clips.
  • Page 36 - Make sure that your fingers do not get be replaced. Your ROTWILD authorised dealer can Even if you maintain your chain regularly, it will trapped. carry out a more accurate check of your chain still wear out.
  • Page 37: Changing Gear

    Figure 20: The position of the shifting lever Only use original spare parts that are approved Sudden loss of power and drive. by ROTWILD when replacing your chain. Choose A worn chain can suddenly break or jump off the the right chain for your dérailleur.
  • Page 38 If you cannot adjust the gear shifting using this method, the system must be checked by the ROTWILD authorised dealer. Incorrectly adjusted gear system. The levers may be arranged differently depending Problems with changing gear can distract you on the model and the manufacturer. Read the...
  • Page 39: Drive Battery

    Drive battery IPU375 The drive battery is in the down tube of the eBike. Do not put paper clips, screws, coins, keys or If a crash or an accident causes external It has an integrated electronic protection system other small objects in the battery charging damage to the down tube, you must not use that is designed for use with the charger supplied socket.
  • Page 40 You There is a risk of electric shock and explosion. must be stored in a dry place. must take them to your ROTWILD authorised dealer. Make sure that you read the instructions for the The lithium ion drive battery in your eBike is charger.
  • Page 41: Charging The Ipu375

    Do not use excessive force to insert the connector battery must not be used. You must take them to removed. into the charging socket or you could cause your ROTWILD authorised dealer. damage. Figure 25: Charging socket Charging the IPU375...
  • Page 42: Removing The Ipu375

    Removing the IPU375 Installing the IPU375 down tube. Follow these instructions to install the drive Figure 27: Removing the drive battery The drive battery must be charged every eight battery: weeks to prevent damage being caused to the First push the bottom of the drive battery into the electronics.
  • Page 43 Installing the IPU375 mechanism in the top part of the down tube to ensure that it will not fall out. Check whether the drive battery is connected to the drive system by pressing the on/off button. Check that the drive battery has clicked into the battery lock mechanism.
  • Page 44: Storing The Emtb

    Charger IPU375 The ROTWILD eBike is supplied with a charger Figure 30: Charger temperature is 10 °C-15 °C. from the manufacturer BMZ. The charger is The charger must only be used in a clean area designed for a 100-240 V and 50/60 Hz power that is free from dust.
  • Page 45: Handlebars, Stem And Headset

    Handlebars and stem. Figure 31: Always use a torque wrench to tighten the bolts (see “Recommended tightening torques” on page 67) Adjusting the headset is a job for a specialist. Ask your ROTWILD authorised dealer to adjust the headset.
  • Page 46: Adjusting The Saddle

    When you sit on the ROTWILD eBike, your leg should be slightly bent. To get the best results, Figure 35: Seat post (maximum extension length).
  • Page 47: Adjusting The Eightpins Seat Post

    Seat post Adjusting the Eightpins seat post Figure 36: Eightpins seat post Once the seat is at the optimum seat height, let go of the thumb shifter. Allow the seat post to On lowerable seat posts, the seat height is click into the set position.
  • Page 48: Adjusting The Seat Post - Quick Release Lever

    Adjusting the seat post Figure 37: Quick release lever on the seat post. Figure 38: Clamping screw on the seat post. A loose seat post can cause a crash. Make sure that the seat post clicks into place when you are adjusting the seat height.
  • Page 49: Suspension - Suspension Fork

    Suspension - suspension fork Your ROTWILD eBike is fitted with a suspension fork to make riding on different types of terrain as You will find the recommended air pressures in The damping must be adjusted when the comfortable and safe as possible. This the instruction manual provided by the fork suspension fork is in OPEN mode.
  • Page 50: Compression Damping

    Compression damping Fork settings from left to right: OPEN, MEDIUM, Figure 42: FIRM FIRM. You can adjust the fork compression damping using the blue lever on the right-hand fork leg. By Figure 40: OPEN turning the lever clockwise you make the forks stiffer (FIRM).
  • Page 51 Suspension - suspension fork Too little damping will cause the fork to rebound very quickly. Too much damping will cause the You will find more information about adjusting The damping must be adjusted when the suspension fork to bottom out during rapid the suspension fork in the instructions provided suspension fork is in OPEN mode.
  • Page 52: Running Gear - Rear Triangle

    Figure 44: The air valve on the shock. suspension forks and shock. A conventional air pump is not sensitive enough to adjust the The ROTWILD authorised dealer will check the pressure. factory setting of the suspension and adjust it to the rider’s weight, if necessary.
  • Page 53: Rebound Damping

    Running gear - rear triangle Please check the parts list for your model to see Figure 46: Adjusting the damping. which type of shock it is fitted with. You will find more information about adjusting Figure 45: Damping settings. the shock rebound damping in the instruction manual provided by the shock absorber manufacturer.
  • Page 54: Testing The Fork And Shock Settings

    Testing the fork and shock settings Find some suitable ground to test the suspension The suspension element manufacturers provide Risk of crashing when riding downhill with fork and shock settings. detailed instruction manuals on setting up the the FIRM function selected. Special FIRM function suspension.
  • Page 55: Wheels And Tyres

    This is particularly important if you leave Tyres with worn tread have less grip. You should your eBike parked in a public place. ask your ROTWILD authorised dealer to check the tread on your tyres regularly. Quick test When you first use the bike, the spokes and Lift your eBike up so that the front and rear nipples can settle.
  • Page 56: Front Wheel

    Front wheel The front wheels of the ROTWILD eBike have Figure 50: Closing the quick release lever. bolted axles. When fitting the front hub, make The ROTWILD authorised dealer should sure that it is securely positioned in the dropout demonstrate the function of the quick release and that the brake disc is correctly centred in the lever to the rider and the operator.
  • Page 57: Rear Wheel

    If your tyres have cracks, some other sort of damage or too little tread, have the tyres replaced by your ROTWILD authorised dealer. If the axle on the front or rear wheel is not fitted correctly, the wheel may become jammed in the suspension fork or rear triangle.
  • Page 58: Checking The Tyres

    Do not operate the brake lever. Fit the transport If the front or rear wheel does not run true, have other damage caused by foreign bodies, guard for the disc brake on the calliper. it repaired or replaced immediately by a ROTWILD for example. authorised dealer.
  • Page 59: Transporting The Rotwild Ebike

    If you are sending your ROTWILD eBike by courier, we recommend that you ask your ROTWILD authorised dealer to partially disassemble and pack the bike for you.
  • Page 60: Transporting The Ebike By Air

    Measure the total height of the vehicle and note The lithium ion drive battery in your ROTWILD it down inside the vehicle where it can clearly be eBike is classed as a hazardous material seen.
  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you cannot resolve the problem by following the Problem Cause Solution instructions below, contact your ROTWILD W103 There may be less pedal- Take your foot (W013) - ling support than normal. off the pedal authorised dealer. Torque sen-...
  • Page 62: Warranty, Wear And Brake Pads

    Normal wear and tear inner tubes, brake cables. Some components of your ROTWILD eBike are subject to normal wear and tear. Brake pads This sort of wear and tear is not covered by the The pads used in disc brakes systems will wear warranty or by the legal liability for defects.
  • Page 63: Cleaning

    This is essential in order to make sure that your carried out incorrectly can lead to the failure of or lubricants on the friction surfaces of the brake ROTWILD eBike functions correctly and is safe to components of your ROTWILD eBike. system.
  • Page 64: Packaging Material

    - Separate disposal of batteries To prevent any problems occurring, individual components of a ROTWILD eBike that is no longer in use must be stored in a dry, frost-free location where they are not exposed to direct sunlight.
  • Page 65: Service Record

    Maintenance measures have been carried Maintenance measures have been carried Maintenance measures have been carried out on the ROTWILD eBike in accordance out on the ROTWILD eBike in accordance out on the ROTWILD eBike in accordance with the service interval.
  • Page 66: Service

    Maintenance measures have been carried Maintenance measures have been carried Maintenance measures have been carried out on the ROTWILD eBike in accordance out on the ROTWILD eBike in accordance out on the ROTWILD eBike in accordance with the service interval.
  • Page 67: Service

    Maintenance measures have been carried Maintenance measures have been carried Maintenance measures have been carried out on the ROTWILD eBike in accordance out on the ROTWILD eBike in accordance out on the ROTWILD eBike in accordance with the service interval.
  • Page 68: List Of Tables

    If you have no experience of using a torque Bolts (Horst-link) 8 Nm wrench, have any loose bolts tightened by your Bolts (handlebar clamp) 5 Nm ROTWILD authorised dealer. Bolts (steering tube clamp) 5 Nm Torque table Bolt (linkage/seat stay) 10 Nm...
  • Page 69: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    ADP Engineering GmbH // Am Bauhof 5 // 64807 Dieburg // DE // Darmstadt District Court // HRB 90547 // WEEE reg. no. DE 55745781 // VAT no. DE 167521875 // Phone: +49 60 71 92155 0 // E-mail: info@rotwild.de...
  • Page 70: List Of Figures

    List of figures Sample type plate for ROTWILD electric power system, remove the drive battery.Cleaning the MEDIUM............49 assisted cycles (EPACs) ........ 6 chain............. 34 FIRM.............. 49 Applying the brakes / pulling away ....8 Lubricating the chain........34 Damping setting ........... 50 ON/OFF switch..........
  • Page 71 ADP ENGINEERING GMBH This instruction manual has been written with Instruction manual for ROTWILD eBikes, 2020 the greatest of care. However, many of the Am Bauhof 5 1st edition 08/2020 functions and add-on parts described here may 64807 Dieburg, Germany Editor: Thomas Kraus change as a result of ongoing development work.

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