After An Accident - Canyon Pedelec Manual

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AFTER AN ACCIDENT

AFTER AN ACCIDENT
1. Check the rechargeable battery. If the re-
chargeable battery is no longer properly in its
holder or shows any damage, do not use your
pedelec any longer, at least not in the assis-
tance mode. Switch off the motor and the bat-
tery separately, if necessary. A damaged bat-
tery can lead to a short-circuit resulting in a
sudden failure of the pedelec assistance right
at the moment when you need it.
Damage to the outer housing of the rechargea-
ble battery can result in water or moisture en-
try which can lead to short circuits or electric
shocks. The rechargeable battery may catch
fire or even explode! Do not store a damaged
battery in enclosed rooms. In such a case, con-
tact our service hotline immediately.
2. Check the display. Are all values displayed as
usual? Do not use your pedelec if the display
shows an error message or a warning. If nec-
essary, switch off the system and wait ten
seconds at least before you check it again. For
more information see the system instructions
of the drive manufacturer.
Do not set off on your pedelec with motor as-
sistance when the control unit shows a warn-
ing. In such a case, contact our service hotline
immediately.
3. Check whether the wheels are still firmly fixed
in the drop-outs and whether the rims are still
centred with respect to the frame or fork. Spin
the wheels and check whether the wheels run
true. If the wheel visibly wobbles, it must be
centred. For more information read the chap-
ters "The brake system" and "The wheels" in
your comprehensive world-specific Canyon bi-
cycle manual.
Also observe the remarks in the chapter
"Special characteristics of carbon" in
your comprehensive world-specific Canyon bi-
cycle manual.
4. Check that handlebar and stem are neither
bent nor ruptured and whether they are level
and upright. Check whether the stem is firmly
fixed in the fork by trying to twist the handle-
bar relative to the front wheel. Also, briefly lean
on the brake levers to make sure the handlebar
is firmly fixed in the stem.
For more information read the chapters "Ad-
justing the Canyon bike to the rider" and "The
headset" in your comprehensive world-specific
Canyon bicycle manual.
5. Check that the chain still runs on the chain-
ring and sprockets or that the belt still runs on
the belt wheel. If your pedelec fell over to the
chain side, check that the gears still function
properly. Ask somebody to lift the pedelec by
the saddle, then gently switch through all the
gears. Pay particular attention when switching
to the small gears, making sure the rear derail-
leur does not get too close to the spokes as the
chain climbs onto the larger sprockets. A bent
rear derailleur or bent dropouts can make the
rear derailleur collide with the spokes! Risk of
a fall! This in turn can destroy the rear derail-
leur, the rear wheel or the frame.
For more information read the chapter "The
gears" in your comprehensive world-specific
Canyon bicycle manual.
6. Make sure the saddle is not twisted using the
top tube or the BB shell as a reference. If nec-
essary, open the clamping, realign the saddle
and retighten the clamping.
For more information read the chapters "How
to use quick-releases and thru axles" and "Ad-
justing the Canyon bike to the rider" in your
comprehensive world-specific Canyon bicycle
manual, and the attached instructions.
AFTER AN ACCIDENT
Carbon components which have suf-
fered from an impact force as well as
bent parts made of aluminium may brake
without previous warning. They must not be
repaired, i.e. straightened, as the risk of break-
age would still remain imminent. This applies
in particular to the fork, the handlebar, the
stem, the crank set, the seat post and the ped-
als. When in doubt, it is always recommended
to have these components replaced, as your
safety comes first.
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