ATOM USER MANUAL INTRODUCTION SAFETY INFORMATION OVERVIEW OF THE PEDAL-ASSIST BIKE PEDAL ASSISTANCE SYSTEM OPERATION Components of the Pedal Assistance System The Pedal Assistance System Assistance Modes of the Pedal Assistance System Range of the Pedal Assistance System Starting Pedalling...
BH has brought to the cycling world have ensued. This manual is designed to help you with the functions and maintenance of your BH EMOTION pedal-assist bicycle. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE WARNINGS INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
ATOM USER MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION RIDING • Do not pedal or move the bicycle while the battery charger is connected. If you do, it may cause the power cable to become entangled in the pedals, which may damage the battery charger, the power cable and/or the charging port.
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USER MANUAL ATOM BATTERY • Keep the battery and battery charger out of the reach of children. • Do not touch the battery or battery charger during charging. As the battery pack and battery charger reach temperatures of 40–70°C during charging, touching them may lead to first degree burns. • If the battery case is damaged, cracked or you notice unusual smells, do not use it. The leakage of fluid from the battery may cause serious injury.
USER MANUAL ATOM PEDAL ASSISTANCE SYSTEM OPERATION Components of the Pedal Assistance System The BH EMOTION pedal assistance system consists of the following components: A. A motor, which drives the bicycle. The location of the motor identifies the type of system used: Central Motor System. Motor located on the bottom bracket axle. Rear Motor System. Motor located on the rear hub.
ATOM USER MANUAL The Pedal Assistance System The pedal assistance system is designed to provide the optimal amount of assisted power. It provides assistance within a standard range, based on factors such as the pedalling force, the speed of the bicycle and the drivetrain.
USER MANUAL ATOM Starting Pedalling Before resting your feet on the pedals, you must sit on the seat and hold the handlebar firmly. Special care should be taken if you start pedalling when using a high assistance mode (100%/BOOST mode, or 70%/SPORT mode), as the motor will respond with maximum thrust and you may lose control. To facilitate acceleration, the motor provides an additional initial thrust as soon as you start pedalling.
ATOM USER MANUAL Display Panel Operation The display panel provides the following operations and information screens: Installation of the Fixed or Removable Display Panel. The remote control can either be made fixed or removable, depending on the needs of the user, by simply inserting or removing an M3 screw, as shown in the image. By default, the remote control will be fixed with the screw. In order to reduce risk of theft, to remove (or insert) the panel screw, NOTE the user must first loosen the grips, left brake lever, shift lever and the panel ...
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USER MANUAL ATOM After turning the system on, make sure that you do not start riding without checking the assistance mode. By default, it starts with the assistance mode WARNING selected before it was last switched off. Wait 3 seconds after turning on the system before you start applying pressure on the pedals.
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ATOM USER MANUAL Turning the Bicycle Lights and the Backlighting of the Display Panel On and Off. Holding down the (-) button for 3 seconds will turn the backlighting of the display panel on and off. The lights will also be switched on and off in those models equipped with a battery-powered light system.
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USER MANUAL ATOM Settings Menu. The user can access the settings menu by holding down the (+) and (-) buttons for 3 seconds. Press the (+) and (-) buttons to scroll through the different settings. Press the POWER button to enter the selected menu.
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ATOM USER MANUAL Selection of the Screen Brightness. To view the screen correctly, the user can alter its brightness. SETTINGS BRIGHTNESS BRIGHTNESS UP RESET TRIP BRIGHTNESS DOWN DISPLAY INFORMATION BRIGHTNESS SAVE SETTINGS? SAVE UNITS CANCEL SYSTEM STATUS WHEEL SIZE 27,5”...
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USER MANUAL ATOM For each of the four assistance modes (ECO, ECO+, SPORT AND BOOST), the user can adjust both the level of assistance and the level of acceleration: • Level of Assistance. It is a percentage that represents the minimum (1%) and the maximum (100%) level of assistance provided by the motor.
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ATOM USER MANUAL Throttle Function up to 6 km/h. The pedal assistance system has a throttle function integrated into the display panel, limited to a maximum speed of 6 km/h, compliant with standard EN 15194. To activate the system's throttle, the user must hold down the (+) button for 3 seconds.
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USER MANUAL ATOM USB. The central display panel has a USB port below the screen, to charge devices. • Do not apply excessive force on the USB port or pull the USB cable. • Check that the USB plug is facing in the right direction and is not...
(energy stored per kilogram of weight and per cm of volume). ent de suivre les indications suivantes: The current range of BH EMOTION batteries has different capacities, depending on the version purchased. Lithium-ion batteries have the following characteristics: 1º...
USER MANUAL ATOM • Deep Sleep Mode In order to protect the battery during long periods of inactivity or storage (for example, during the winter), the battery automatically switches to Deep Sleep mode. This happens automatically when any of the following situations occur: •...
M A N U A L D E L U S U A R I O ATOM USER MANUAL Battery Charging Process Due to its advanced lithium-ion technology, there is no need to wait for the battery to completely discharge before connecting it to the charger.
USER MANUAL ATOM • Never charge or use a damaged battery. • Be careful not to touch the charger during the charging process. It may be hot, especially in high ambient temperatures. • If a fault occurs while the battery is being charged, remove the charger power plug from the socket and wait for the battery to cool down.
ATOM USER MANUAL WARRANTY PROGRAMME Warranty • Under normal conditions of use and with adequate storage and maintenance, BH offers a 2 year warranty against defects in material and workmanship, for the entire bicycle and its electrical components. • For batteries, the warranty is valid for 2 years from delivery date.
USER MANUAL ATOM Motor Maintenance Because the motor is a precision machine, do not disassemble it or exert excessive force on it (e.g. do NOT hit this product with a hammer). Storage Keep the bicycle in a place that is: •...
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Isn't a BH bicycle extremely heavy? Not really, if you consider that the weight of BH EMOTION bicycles is between 15 kg and 30 kg, depending on the model, making them the lightest electric bicycles on the market. Pedal assistance means that a BH bike weighs 3-6 kg more than a standard bicycle with the same characteristics, because of the battery and the motor.
USER MANUAL ATOM TROUBLESHOOTING Description Error Observations Check that the connection between the motor System overcurrent and the controller is correct. If not, replace the controller. System overcurrent Replace the controller. Check that the connection between the TMM sensor and the controller is correct.
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