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Thanks for your purchase of a Philodo electric bike. We really appreciate your business cooperation with us and we wish you a good time with the eBike. This manual will help you assemble and operate your new electric bike. Be sure to read all of the information in this manual before riding.
Product Safety Notice Don't Ride Until You Read This Always wear a helmet when riding your electric bike. Keep the keys properly. If the unique keys are lost, you will not be able to turn on the bike or replace the battery.
Ensure your local mechanic is experienced and reputable. The Philodo H8 can withstand most rain showers without sustaining damage. The eBike has an IP rating of 56. This means it is dust tight and can withstand jetting water. See the IP code for more details.
Package Contents Carefully check the package contents, if anything is missing or damaged, please contact Philodo customer service for support: support@philodo.com 1x Headlight 1x Electric bike 1x Front wheel x Saddle x Pedals x Charger Tools x Battery keys 2x Ignition keys...
Product Overview Assembly Seat post For better pedaling, safety and overall riding comfort, positioning the seat at the right height is important. The rider's leg length is used to determine the seat's position. When you pedal, your hips should remain level and your legs should be almost fully extended at the boom of the pedal stroke, but not over-extended.
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1. Open the quick release lever. Insert the seat post into the seat tube. 2. Adjust the height of the seat. Do not raise the seatpost beyond the minimum insertion marking on the seat post. 3. Tighten the nut on the quick release until the lever becomes firm to close.
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5. Tighten the 4 screws. You should keep swapping between the screws to ensure that the faceplate has a consistent gap from the stem along all edges and tighten securely. The handlebar should be aligned so that the once front wheel is installed, the brake levers are at 45 degrees to the ground.
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5. Align the arrows on the cable of front motor. Then connect it. 6. The disc rotor should not touch the brake pads. Roll the front wheel. If the disc rotor makes a metal friction sound, you need to check that the front wheel is installed correctly. Headlight 1.
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1. It is important to note that pedals are sided. Remember this is always from the perspective of the rider. Locate the left hand side/ right hand side pedal, which is marked "L" and "R". 2. The thread on the left hand pedal is reversed. So tighten it counter-clockwise.
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Battery For your convenience, the Philodo battery can be removed. Lock Open Install the battery 1. Insert the battery key into the keyport. Turn the key counter-clockwise to open the lock. 2. Carefully slide the battery into the frame mount receptacle.
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Rear rack and Taillight 1. Remove screws and washers from the bike. Align the holes on the rear rack to the holes on the frame. 2. Put the washers and screws go right through and into the holes, then tighten all screws with the tool. 3.
Recommended Torque Values It is recommended that fasteners be tightened to the manufacturer’s specification found below: Part Required Torque (N*m) Front Wheel Axle Nuts Rear Wheel Axle Nuts Disc Rotor Mounting Bolts Brake Lever Clamp Bolts Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts Shifter Clamp Bolt Seatpost Clamp SaddleRail Binder...
Serial Number Your bike has a one of a kind serial number associated with The serial number is located on the bottom axis connecting the pedals. Please locate the serial number on your bike and write it down on page 1 of this manual. You may be asked for your bike’s serial number as a part of warranty requests.
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1. Do not leave your battery unattended while it is charging. 2. Do not charge the battery with chargers other than the charger provided by Philodo Bikes. 3. Only charge the battery indoors in dry spaces which are not excessively hot or cold.
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Turn ON/OFF the battery 1. The battery on Philodo H8 is equipped with a switch. The switch controls the output of the battery. It locates at the right of the battery, beside the charging port. 2. Press the symbol - to turn on the battery power. You need to turn it on before turning on the ignition switch and display.
Lithium Ion batteries can be dangerous. Take care when using and charging your battery. Failure to follow the above guidelines could result in damage to property and/or serious injury. Contact Philodo Bikes immediately if you have any questions regarding battery safety. Preparing to Ride Ensure all components are properly secured before riding otherwise serious harm or death could occur.
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Check to see if your saddle is positioned at the proper height. Sit on the saddle facing forward and place the ball of your foot on the pedal at its lowest point. Your leg should be mostly straight at this point with a slight bend at the knee. You should be able to pedal the bike without overextending your leg when the pedal is at its lowest point.
Now that your eBike is installed. It is almost time to start riding. The Philodo bikes are equipped with pedal assist, a twist throttle, and can also be used as a regular bike. Before learning about how to operate your new eBike, it is important you know where all of the important controls are located.
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Pedal assist (PAS) Level Indicator Odometer, Trip A, Voltage, Current, Trip Timer (TM) readouts Battery level indicator bar Maximum and Average Speed Speedometer in MPH or KM/H Light On/Off Indicator (No this function on H8) Mile and kilometer indicators - 20 -...
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This makes walking the bike a more strenuous activity. To make walking the bike easier, Philodo bikes are equipped with walk mode. If you hold down the down button on the display control pad, the motor will engage at a speed similar to a slow walk. When walk mode is engaged, a “Walk”...
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Cruise control on Philodo bikes work similarly to cruise control on a car. To activate: hold the down button while twisting and holding the throttle. The bike will try to maintain a speed based on the position of the throttle when cruise control was activated.
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Setting Function Default Explanation The pedal assist level ranges 0 to PAS Gear Tire size. Used by the electronics 29.0 to compute speed and distance Tire Size Traveled. Do not change it. Magnetic steel number of Speed the speed sensor. Do not Measure change it.
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Changing the settings may cause your eBike to stop working properly. If your eBike doesn't work properly after you change the settings, please return to the default settings. Philodo may change the default value in production without notice. If you need any help, please contact us.
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Changing the Top Speed You must check your local laws and regulations to determine if it is lawful to ride this bike on public roads before adjusting the bike’s top speed. Laws vary by trail, path, and road so be sure to check in each new location you will be riding.
Solutions to common problems, as well as error code meanings, can be found below. If you have any questions at all regarding the basic troubleshooting below, reach out to Philodo Bikes customer support. - 26 -...
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Symptoms Most Common Solutions Possible Causes 1. Install battery correctly 1. Battery not fully installed into The bike does 2. Turn on the battery switch frame mount receptacle not work 2. Battery switch turn off 3. Charge the battery 4. Clean and repair 3.
Error Codes Meaning Most Common Solution Error Code E006 Battery Undervoltage Fully Charge Battery E007 Motor Fault Check Motor Quick Plug E008 Throttle Fault Check Throttle Quick Plug Controller Fault Check Controller Connections E009 E010 Display Check Display Quick Plug Communication Reception Failure Check Display Quick Plug...
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Check the tire pressure of both wheels before riding to ensure the tires are inflated to the recommended pressure printed on the side of the tire walls. Pull the brake levers to make sure your brakes are working properly and adjust if necessary. Ensure both your seat post and handlebar stem are inserted past their minimum insertions points as indicated by the markings on them.
WARRANTY & DISCLAIMER Philodo Bikes should be operated in accordance with the Philodo Bikes owner’s manual provided with the bike. Philodo Bikes warrants to the original registered purchaser that Philodo Bikes shall be free from all defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment, when used in accordance with the owner’s manual and for the purpose...
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Damage as a result of an accident is not covered under this warranty, and Philodo Bikes is not responsible for the repair or replacement of damaged bikes or parts. Philodo Bikes reserves the right to change its warranty at any time and without notice.
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It is the sole responsibility of the rider to become properly educated and prepared to ride safely. Once in possession of the bike, Philodo Bikes strongly encourages and recommends that all customers...
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