CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICE ..................3 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ..............3 NOTICE .......................5 Introduction ....................6 Items for regular inspection before riding the bicycle ........6 Handling method ..................6 Charging time ........................6 Battery storage method ......................6 Battery life ...........................6 Used batteries ........................6 Booklet Structure ..................8 Names of parts .....................9 Main specifications ..................
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Integrated mount type ......................21 BT-E8020 ............................. 21 BT-E8035 / BT-E8035-L / BT-E8036 ......................22 Removing the battery ................. 22 Rear carrier mount type ......................22 BT-E6000 / BT-E6001 ..........................22 External mount type ......................23 BT-E6010 / BT-E8010 / BT-E8014 / BT-E8016 ................... 23 Integrated mount type ......................
Doing so may cause it to burst or ignite. a dealer. • Do not deform, modify, disassemble or apply solder • Also, read the SHIMANO STEPS user's manual. directly to the battery. Doing so may cause it to leak, For safety, be sure to read this overheat, burst, or ignite.
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• Do not overload the electrical outlet with appliances beyond WARNING its rated capacity, and use only a 100 - 240 V AC electrical outlet. If the electrical outlet is overloaded by connecting too • Do not insert or remove the plug while it is wet. Doing many appliances using adapters, overheating resulting in fire so may result in electric shock.
Handling the battery charger • Do not let the battery touch the same area of skin for an extended period of time while it is charging. The • The battery can be charged at temperatures between 0°C and temperature of components may reach 40 to 70°C, 40°C.
• Using the battery outside the operating temperature range Items for regular inspection may cause problems with operation or performance before riding the bicycle degradation. • The charging time is longer when the battery temperature is Inspect the following items before riding the bicycle. If any high.
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Disposal information for countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid within the European Union. Follow local regulations when disposing of used batteries. If you are not sure, consult the place of purchase or a bicycle dealer. FCC compliance information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
- How to read the battery LEDs when charging or during an error, and how to handle errors • SHIMANO STEPS cycle computer user's manual It contains details on the SHIMANO STEPS cycle computer. Refer to it for how to view the display and how to configure the settings. • Switch unit user's manual...
Names of parts EC-E6000 Charging plug LED lamp Battery charger EC-E6002 Power cord connector Charging plug LED lamp SM-BCC1 (sold separately) Battery charger SM-BCC1 Insert into the connector * Insert it fully EC-E8004 EW-CP100 *1 Satellite charging port Charging plug...
• The drive unit may not operate correctly if the latest firmware version is not installed. Connect to E-TUBE PROJECT, then update the firmware. Battery charger EC-E6000: 100 - 240 V AC, 2.5 A, 50/60 Hz EC-E6002: 100 - 240 V AC, 1.5 A, 50/60 Hz Input EC-E8004 (USA/CANADA): 120 V AC, 1.6 A, 60 Hz...
Charging the battery Designated charging time Charging time from a battery level of 0% EC-E8004 Battery EC-E6000 EC-E6002 100 - 127 V AC 220 - 240 V AC About 6 hours About 3 hours BT-E6000, BT-E6010, BT-E8014 About 4 hours...
Charging the battery attached to the bicycle Charge the battery with the battery charger placed on the floor or some other stable surface. Fix the bicycle in place when charging, so that it does not tip over. Connect the battery charger’s power plug to the electrical outlet. Insert the charging plug into the charging port on the battery mount or battery.
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After charging, firmly close the charging port cap. Charging port Charging port Charging port BM-E6000 BM-E6010 EW-CP100...
Charger LED lamp After charging has started, the LED lamp on the battery charger EC-E6000 lights up. Charger LED lamp Lit up Charging Flashing Charge error • Battery disconnected • 1 hour or more after finishing charging • 1 hour or more after an error occurs...
Battery LED lamp The LED lamp on the battery enables the current charging status and battery level to be checked. The shape of the LED differs depending on the model. Battery LED lamp Battery LED lamp Display while charging When there are five battery LED lamps Lighting pattern*1 Charging status...
Battery level display You can press the power switch to check the current battery level. When there are five battery LED lamps Lighting pattern*1 Battery level 100 - 81% 80 - 61% 60 - 41% 40 - 21% 20 - 1% * If the battery is not attached to the bicycle * If the battery is attached to the bicycle * If the power is OFF...
Proper use of the battery Charging can be carried out at any time, regardless of the remaining battery, but please fully charge the battery in the following cases: Be sure to use the dedicated battery charger. • The battery cannot be used at the time of purchase. Before riding, be sure to fully charge the battery. If the battery has become completely empty, charge it as soon as possible.
Rear carrier mount type BT-E6000 / BT-E6001 Insert the battery into the rail from the rear of the bicycle. • Slide the battery to the front and push it in firmly. Rail External mount type BT-E6010 / BT-E8010 / BT-E8014 / BT-E8016 Insert the battery from below.
Integrated mount type The following procedure uses a type of bicycle where the battery is installed/removed from the lower side of the down tube as an example. BT-E8020 Use the following procedure to insert from the lower side of the battery. (1) Insert from the lower side of the battery.
BT-E8035 / BT-E8035-L / BT-E8036 Use the following procedure to insert from the lower side of the battery. (1) Insert from the lower side of the battery. (2) Slide the battery. Push it in firmly until you hear it click into place.
External mount type BT-E6010 / BT-E8010 / BT-E8014 / BT-E8016 Insert the key. Press the power switch to turn the power OFF, and then insert the key into the key cylinder on the battery mount. BT-E6010 Power switch BT-E8010 / BT-E8014 / BT-E8016 Key cylinder Power switch Release the battery lock.
Integrated mount type If a battery cover from another company is installed, remove the battery cover first. The following procedure uses a type of bicycle where the battery is installed/removed from the lower side of the down tube as an example. BT-E8020 Open the keyhole cap.
BT-E8035 / BT-E8035-L / BT-E8036 Turn the power OFF. If there is a keyhole cap, open it. * The position and operation of the power switch differ depending on the bicycle. Power switch Release the battery lock. (1) Insert the key into the key cylinder of the battery mount. (2) Support the battery with your hand, and turn the key clockwise.
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Remove the battery. Remove the battery while supporting it with your hand and Double latch plate pushing the double latch plate.
The battery is firmly attached to the battery mount. The cycle computer is firmly attached to the bracket (refer to the “SHIMANO STEPS cycle computer user's manual”). • Do not step on the pedal when turning the power ON/OFF. Doing so may cause a system error.
Turning the power ON from the battery Press the battery power switch. The LED lamp turns on and the battery level is indicated. BT-E6000 / BT-E6001 BT-E8010 / BT-E8014 / BT-E8016 Power switch Power switch BT-E6010 BT-E8020 Power switch Power switch BT-E8035 / BT-E8035-L / BT-E8036 •...
TROUBLESHOOTING When a problem occurs Symptoms Causes/possibilities Remedies Has the battery level been left at 0% for an Charge the battery. If the LED does not light up The battery LED does not light extended period of time? Or, have you not after charging the battery, contact the place of charged the battery after purchase? purchase.
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Symptoms Causes/possibilities Remedies Check whether any foreign material is attached Is the charging plug of the battery charger to the connection area, and remove and securely inserted into the battery? reconnect the charging plug. If the problem is not resolved, contact the place of purchase. The battery charger LED does The LED turns off when the battery is fully not light up.
Symptoms Causes/possibilities Remedies The screen of the cycle Is the (main) battery level too low? Charge the (main) battery. computer or the LED of the Check that the (main) battery is securely satellite system on/off switch Is the (main) battery properly connected? connected.
When there is one battery LED lamp Lighting pattern*1 Indication conditions Recovery Error code*2 Remove the battery charger after connecting it to the battery. Make sure to press the power switch with the battery connected. If an error is displayed for the battery Electrical abnormality in battery alone or E023 is displayed on the cycle E023...
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