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ELECTRIC BICYCLE WITH EPAC BICYCLE PEDALING ASSISTANCE SYSTEM ELECTRIC PEDAL-ASSISTED CYCLE USER MANUAL ALPHA For information, technical support and assistance, visit www.argentobike.it...
Control devices ....................11 Wheels ....................... 11 Braking system ....................11 Assembly ......................12 ALPHA model assembly ..................12 Maximum limit of the seat post ................13 Maintenance instructions and roading ............14 Cleaning ......................14 Chain lubrification ....................14 Checking the parts .....................
1.2 Assistance Service For any inconvenience or request for clarification, contact without hesitation the Assistance Service of your authorized ARGENTO dealer, who has competent and specialized staff, specific equipment and original spare parts. 1.3 Graphical form of safety warnings To identify the safety messages in this manual, the following graphic warning symbols will be used.
For any data not included or not deducible from this manual, it is recommended to consult directly the Assistance Service of your authorized ARGENTO dealer. 2.3 Warnings for users - It is forbidden to load a passenger.
Original spare parts Use only original ARGENTO spare parts. Any liability of the manufacturer for damage or loss of functionality caused as a result of using non-original accessories and parts is excluded.
3.2 Terms of use The pedal-assisted bicycle was designed and built to be driven outdoors, on public roads and on cycle paths, but always on asphalted surfaces. Any modification of the state of construction can compromise the behavior, safety and stability of the pedal-assisted bicycle and can lead to an accident. Other types of use, or the extension of use beyond that envisaged, do not correspond to the destination assigned by the manufacturer, and therefore the manufacturer cannot accept any responsibility for any resulting damage.
Strictly forbidden actions Ride the pedal-assisted bicycle for uses other than those for which it was built, i.e. a passenger's pleasure craft. Ride your pedal-assisted bicycle in areas where there is a danger of explosions. Ride your pedal-assisted bicycle in adverse weather conditions (pouring rain, hail, snow, strong wind, etc.).
5. COMMISSIONING 5.1 Charging the battery Before using the bicycle for the first time, it is necessary to charge the battery for at least 4-6 hours, until charging is complete, using the battery charger supplied. The average charging time is around 4-6 hours. The batteries are of the lithium type 36V.
Precautions when charging Always connect the plug to the battery and then the power plug to the mains. When recharging is complete, always disconnect the plug from the mains first and then the plug from the battery. Always recharge the battery completely. Always use original power supplies.
6. ASSEMBLY 6.1 ALPHA model assembly 1. Carefully remove the bike from the packaging, then remove all the protective material, being careful not to scratch the painted parts and not pull the bike cables. The removal of the bike from the packaging must be carried out by two adults, in order to avoid injuries or crushing.
• In the event that, during the assembly, unclear passages or difficulties in the assembly itself should be encountered, DO NOT RIDE THE ASSISTED BIKE. • Contact the Assistance Service of your authorized ARGENTO dealer. 6.2 Maximum limit of the seat post...
This manual does not include information regarding disassembly and extraordinary maintenance, as these operations must always be carried out exclusively by the service staff of your authorized ARGENTO dealer. The Assistance Service is able to provide all the information and to answer all requests to take care of and keep your pedal-assisted bicycle perfectly efficient.
Do not change the tension of the spokes: the adjustment must be carried out by specialized personnel and with suitable means. The brakes must be adjusted so as to ensure effective braking and at the same time the control levers must have an adequate stroke to be able to modulate the braking: in other words, the brakes must be neither too slow nor too tight.
8.5 Lighting management Press and hold the + button for at least 1 second to switch the front and rear lights on the pedal-assisted bicycle on / off. Check that the reflectors are present and well tightened in the front and rear wheel.
9.2 Display backlight Indicated by the symbol b1, allowed values: 1-5. 9.3 Automatic display switch-off Indicated by the symbol 0F, allowed values: 0-15. The values set correspond to the minutes. If the set value is 0, this function is not activated. If the imported value is a value between 1 and 15, the display will automatically turn off after a few minutes.
10. ERROR CODES If a malfunction occurs on your electric bicycle, this icon will be shown on the display, together with the respective error code. Please consult the following error code table and report everything to the after-sales service. Code Definition Communication error Error in the brake system...
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