Contents Contents ..............1 Categories of use ..........14 Drive battery in the down tube......28 Using the eMTB ............ 14 Quick release levers..........29 Introduction............3 Brose Allround operating system......15 Wheels and tyres........... 29 Requirements for riders.......... 4 Display screen ............
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Checking that the rims run true......66 Recommended tightening torques ......76 Stem..............52 EU Declaration of Conformity....... 77 Transporting the ROTWILD eBike ......67 Transporting the eBike by car ....... 67 Adjusting the saddle ..........53 List of figures............78 Transporting the eBike by air........
If you are not able to contact the dealer, you will find a list of other ROTWILD authorised dealers on This instruction manual contains information our website at www.rotwild.de. about the safe use and maintenance of your Before you use your bike, find out about the eBike.
15 years old and have experience of riding pedal-powered bikes. Your ROTWILD authorised dealer will help you to In addition, the rider must have the physical and choose the right frame size for your height. The mental capability to ride a pedal-powered eBike.
Safety Safety information in the instruction Symbols on the product manual Symbol Meaning Damage to property possible. The following types of safety instructions are General warning. Refer to the owner’s If you do not follow the safety instructions in the provided in this instruction manual: manual.
Current regulations Type plate The eBike models described in this instruction Figure 1:Sample type plate for ROTWILD electric Your ROTWILD authorised dealer will have a list of manual are electrically assisted (EPAC). They power assisted cycles (EPACs) approved accessories. meet the requirements of the EN 15194 standard, Before you fit accessories to your eBike, please among others.
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.
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.
If your eBike is damaged or if you have had dealer and replaced if the carbon structure has fibre is highly sensitive to pressure when an accident or a crash, contact your ROTWILD been damaged. Carbon components can clamped (for example the saddle and dérailleur authorised dealer.
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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...
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...
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.
61 cm (24 in.). A good riding bicycle on a regular paved surface where the tires technique is needed. Jumps and drops are Only use the ROTWILD eBike in the manner are intended to maintain ground contact. restricted to a maximum height of 61 cm.
On/off button (1) Rocker switch (+/-) (4) The on/off button (1) located in the eMTB’s direction of travel is used to switch the ROTWILD The rocker switch (4) is used to select the e-MTB on and off. Hold the button down for different levels of support.
Figure 5: Charger cable connector and drive battery. with the charger supplied with the eMTB. The ROTWILD authorised dealer that supplies the Insert the charger cable into the charging socket eBike will inform the rider or the operator about in the motor housing.
First use and before every ride Figure 7: Checking the quick release lever on the front wheel. Loose components. The drive battery must only be charged If the quick release levers bolts are not fastened using the charger supplied with the eMTB. If you use another charger, you could cause a fire correctly, parts can come loose and cause a or an explosion.
You will find the tyre pressure table in the section Pedals “List of tables”. ROTWILD eBikes are supplied from the factory without pedalse.Your ROTWILD authorised dealer can advise you on the best choice of pedals. Sudden braking.
First use and before every ride Adjust the release mechanism of the pedals as described in the instructions. Heavy or stiff steering. An incorrectly adjusted suspension fork can lead If the steering is heavy or stiff, this can lead to a to a crash.
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 32 must be observed.
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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.
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.
- 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!
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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.
Before every ride, check that the brakes Brake fluid is toxic and corrosive. Do not undo the If the brake lever cannot be adjusted or is not are functioning perfectly. brake cables. safe, it must be checked by the ROTWILD authorised dealer.
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.
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.
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.
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- 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.
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.
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The levers may be arranged differently depending ROTWILD authorised dealer. on the model and the manufacturer. Read the instruction manual provided by the gear system Incorrectly adjusted gear system. Figure 21: Gear shifting and adjuster Problems with changing gear can distract you manufacturer.
Drive battery IPU750 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.
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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.
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 IPU750...
Removing the IPU750 Figure 27: Removing the drive battery The drive battery must be charged every eight Take the weight of the drive battery into account weeks to prevent damage being caused to the when you are removing it from the down tube as electronics.
Installing the IPU750 Adjusting the tension on the drive bat- Figure 29: Securing the drive battery tery Check that the drive battery has clicked into the The drive battery is fixed securely in the down battery lock mechanism. tube and the locking pin can be inserted and Figure 28: Installing the drive battery removed by hand.
If you are in any doubt about how to adjust the secured in the down tube with the locking pin quarter or one eighth of a turn) to prevent the pre- tension on the drive battery, contact your before riding your bike. tensioning device from becoming misaligned. ROTWILD authorised dealer.
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Charger The ROTWILD eBike is supplied with a charger from the manufacturer BMZ. The charger is The drive battery must only be charged using the designed for a 100-240 V and 50/60 Hz power Do not put paper clips, screws, coins, keys or charger supplied with the eMTB.
The charger and the drive battery must not be that you read the safety instructions on the materials nearby. used. You must take them to your ROTWILD charger. authorised dealer. The charger must be stored at a temperature Storing the eMTB between 5°C and 25°C.
Handlebars and stem Figure 32: Always use a torque wrench to tighten the bolts (see “Recommended tightening torques” on page 76) Adjusting the headset is a job for a specialist. Ask your ROTWILD authorised dealer to adjust the headset.
When you sit on the ROTWILD eBike, your leg Figure 36: Seat post (maximum extension length). should be slightly bent. To get the best results, both your feet should be on the pedals.
Seat post Adjusting the Eightpins seat post Figure 37: 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.
Figure 38: Quick release lever on the seat post. Figure 39: 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. If the seat post has not clicked into place, the seat may suddenly drop.
Suspension - suspension fork Your ROTWILD eBike is fitted with a suspension Figure 40: Valve for adjusting the fork pressure. fork to make riding on different types of terrain as The damping must be adjusted when the comfortable and safe as possible. This suspension fork is in OPEN mode.
If you ride with too much air pressure or no air Figure 41: OPEN pressure in the fork, this will cause damage. We recommend asking your ROTWILD authorised dealer to show you how to adjust the fork pressure. Compression damping You can adjust the fork compression damping using the blue lever on the right-hand fork leg.
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.
Adjusting the rear shock The rubber ring on the shock will help you to measure the suspension travel. The ROTWILD authorised dealer will check the factory setting of the suspension and adjust it to Figure 45: The air valve on the shock.
instruction manual provided by the shock Figure 47: Adjusting the damping. absorber manufacturer. You will find more information about adjusting Please check the parts list for your model to see the shock rebound damping in the instruction which type of shock it is fitted with. manual provided by the shock absorber manufacturer.
Running gear - rear triangle 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.
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.
Wheels and tyres Front wheel The front wheels of the ROTWILD eBike have Figure 51: 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...
Tighten the axle firmly with a tightening torque of If the axle cannot be fitted following the 12 Nm. instructions above, it must be checked by the ROTWILD authorised dealer. Figure 52: Fitting the rear wheel axle.
This does not constitute grounds for pump up the tyres by your ROTWILD authorised dealer. a warranty claim. - to the recommended pressure. - If the tyre pressure is too high or too low, 1.
If the front or rear wheel does not run true, have you could be injured. guard for the disc brake on the calliper. it repaired or replaced immediately by a ROTWILD - Wear protective gloves. authorised dealer. - Keep your fingers away from moving parts.
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.
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.
Adjust the If you cannot resolve the problem by following the stops while correct speed sensor the bike is position instructions below, contact your ROTWILD being ridden authorised dealer. The system Charging socket fouled Clean and dry will not the charging switch on.
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.
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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
If you have no experience of using a torque RT750FS21 wrench, have any loose bolts tightened by your Bolts (M6) (handlebar clamp) 9 Nm ROTWILD authorised dealer. Bolts (steering tube clamp) 8 Nm Bolt (linkage/seat stay) 15 Nm Torque table...
List of figures Sample type plate for ROTWILD electric switch off the system, remove the drive Valve for adjusting the fork pressure..56 power assisted cycles (EPACs)....6 battery.Cleaning the chain ......40 OPEN ..............57 Applying the brakes / pulling away.... 8 Lubricating the chain ........
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This instruction manual has been written with Instruction manual for ROTWILD eBikes, 2020 ADP ENGINEERING GMBH the greatest of care. However, many of the 1st edition 08/2020 Am Bauhof 5 functions and add-on parts described here may Editor: Thomas Kraus change as a result of ongoing development work.
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