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  • Page 1 Manual Cortes Huka makes your world easier www.huka.nl...

  • Page 2: Your Notes

    Your notes EXTEND YOUR STANDARD WARRANTY TO 10 YEARS WWW.HUKA.CO.UK/WARRAN...
  • Page 3 Congratulations on your new Cortes Would you like to cycle carefree? With your Cortes, we like to make your world easier. Probably you would rather go cycling than read the manual in detail. Therefore we have put together a manual which contains the most important and necessary information about the safe use of the Cortes.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    General..................... 7 Indication & intended use ................7 Warranty ......................8 EU Declaration of Conformity ..............10 First bike ride on the Cortes ..............11 Safe on the road ..................11 Boarding and cycling ..................13 Brakes ......................14 Parking Brake ....................14 Cycling with pedal assistance ..............
  • Page 5 Setting the steering angle ................27 stem angle adjustment ................28 Handlebar stem with quick release ............. 29 Wheels ......................30 Tire pressure ....................30 Best maintenance Cortes................. 31 Tire pressure & tread ................... 32 Spokes ......................34 Chain ......................34 Brakes ......................34 Lighting ......................
  • Page 6 Contact details Huka ..................42 Changes ......................42 Disposal product ..................43 Recycling the battery ................... 43 Sale of the cortes ..................43...

  • Page 7: General

    General INDICATION & INTENDED USE Your Cortes is specially designed for people who need extra support in order to cycle stably and safely. This may be because you like to experience more stability or because of, for example, a neuromuscular condition that may affect coordination or natural movement capabilities.

  • Page 8: Warranty

    WARRANTY Huka has a standard 5-year warranty on the frame and front fork of your Cortes. You also have 2 years warranty on the battery and other parts. All warranty’s are carried out by your Huka dealer. • The warranty does not apply to damage or defects to the Cortes caused by improper or injudicious use.
  • Page 9 TIP FROM GABRIEL Write down the frame and key number of your Cortes below. The frame number is important for guarantees, repairs or in case your bike is stolen for reporting to your insurance company. The frame number can be found under the seat system at the front of the shield part of the suspension assembly.

  • Page 10: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Risk Class: Class 1 Huka uses the following procedures for the CE marking of their products according to Regulation MDR 2017/745: Class 1: according to (EU) 2017/745 Annex VIII. This declaration of conformity is provided under the exclusive responsibility of Huka. We hereby declare that medical device(s) specified above comply with the provision of Regulation (EU) MDR 2017/745 for medical devices.

  • Page 11: First Bike Ride On The Cortes

    SAFE ON THE ROAD In addition to your agility on the Cortes, which will continue to improve as you use it, it is important that your bike is in optimal condition when you hit the road.
  • Page 12 Never be tempted to ride too enthusiastically on the roadway, such as going up and down sidewalks. Your Cortes may suffer (in)visible damage as a result, which can pose additional risks.

  • Page 13: Boarding And Cycling

    BOARDING AND CYCLING Always use the parking brake when getting on or off the bike safely to keep it stationary. It is applied by squeezing the right brake lever (of the rear wheels) and then press on the locking pawl. If you release brake lever now, parking brake is engaged.

  • Page 14: Brakes

    BRAKES The Cortes is equipped with hand brakes. Braking is done by squeezing both brake levers on the handlebars. The left hand brake operates the brake in the front wheel. The right hand brake operates the brakes on both rear wheels.
  • Page 15 Optional additional parking brake lever is possible mounted on the stem. Deactivated Activated You can activate this parking brake by pulling the lever all the way back. This puts the brake on the front wheel so your bike is safely parked. TIP FROM GABRIEL Always use the parking brake when getting on and off the bike to prevent the bike from rolling away.

  • Page 16: Cycling With Pedal Assistance

    CYCLING WITH PEDAL ASSISTANCE Your Cortes is equipped with pedal assistance. The electric motor is turned on as soon as you start pedaling if the system is turned on. Pedaling becomes lighter. When you stop pedaling, the pedal assistance also stops. You activate the pedal assistance by pressing the On/Off button for 3 seconds.

  • Page 17: Moving And Carrying The Bicycle

    MOVING AND CARRYING THE BICYCLE To move or carry the bike, you can grab the bike at the back by the frame tube and at the front by the head tube. We recommend lifting the bike with at least two people. While lifting, also hold the handlebars to prevent the front wheel and handlebars from spinning and possibly causing injury.

  • Page 18: Product Description

    Product Description Your Cortes consists of several components. We describe the most important parts in this section. BIKE FRAME The frame of the Cortes consists of tubular metal construction supplemented by aluminum and stainless steel components. Most metal parts are phosphated and then provided with an impact-resistant powder coating.

  • Page 19: Wheels And Tires

    With proper chain tension, your Cortes pedals lightly and you won't hear the chain. If you notice that the chain is too slack, have it adjusted by your Huka dealer.

  • Page 20: Brakes

    BOTTOM BRACKET, CRANKSET AND PEDALS Huka bottom bracket bearings are completely maintenance free and not adjustable. If there is any play on the bearing, please go directly to the Huka dealer. If play develops between the crank and bottom bracket, take off the dust cap and tighten the underlying bolt with a socket wrench 14.

  • Page 21: Gears

    This is an 8-speed hub from Shimano type Nexus that is tuned to the Cortes, or an 3-speed hub automatic. Upon delivery, your Huka dealer has checked and properly adjusted the gears. The explanation of the 8 gear hub can be found in the manual of Shimano.

  • Page 22: Seating System

    CARRIER The bike can optionally be equipped with a specially designed accessory adapter where various luggage systems can be easily mounted. Ask your Huka dealer about this, so that the right materials are used and the whole thing is mounted safely.

  • Page 23: Electric Pedal Assistance

    ELECTRIC PEDAL ASSISTANCE The Cortes is equipped with electric pedal assistance. The bike is equipped with a center motor mounted to the frame in a specially designed adaption. The battery pack is mounted to the rear frame. There is also a clear display with controls mounted on the handlebars.

  • Page 24: Pass Vario Pedal Assistance

    ACCESSORIES Your Cortes can be expanded with various accessories. Think of a foot catch, another handlebar, cable lock etc. More information can be found on the price list on our website or contact your Huka dealer.

  • Page 25: Fixing Parts

    It is important that all parts on the wheelchair bike are properly tightened. Various parts should be tightened with a torque. Use a torque wrench for this purpose. The table below shows values for the correct tightening torque. If in doubt, consult your Huka dealer for advice. Section Tightening torque...

  • Page 26: Optimal Use

    Optimal use Upon delivery of your new Huka, the components are properly adjusted to your body and tailored to your needs. To make sure you sit comfortably, there are adjustment options to flexibly adjust the seating system and handlebars. SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT 1.

  • Page 27: Setting Seat Angle & Height

    SETTING SEAT ANGLE & HEIGHT The seat angle is individually adjustable and partly influential in creating a good seating position. 1. Using an Allen wrench and a size 13 socket wrench, disassemble the 2 bolts. 2. Tilt the seat to the correct position in terms of position and reattach it with the bolts to the adjustment strips with the mounting holes.

  • Page 28: Stem Angle Adjustment

    MULTI ADJUSTABLE STEM, HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Using a size 6 Allen wrench, loosen the stem bolt slightly to allow the handlebars to slide. 2. Pull or push the handlebars to the desired height. Make sure that the handlebar stem sticks into the frame enough so that the safety marking 'MIN'' is not visible.

  • Page 29: Handlebar Stem With Quick Release

    HANDLEBAR STEM WITH QUICK RELEASE 1. Slide the locking tab up 2. Pull up the lever 3. Place handlebars in desired position 4. Push the lever closed again until the locking tab clicks into place The lever must close with a resistance of 120-150N. Otherwise, the handlebar may slip loose during cycling which can lead to serious injuries.

  • Page 30: Wheels

    Make sure you always inflate your tires properly. This will prevent wear and tear on the tires of your Cortes. It also makes cycling more comfortable and allows you to react better to braking and steering movements. The right tire pressure has been reached when you can press the tire just a little with your thumb.

  • Page 31: Best Maintenance Cortes

    Optimal riding comfort is created by maintaining the bicycle properly. In this chapter we will show you how to do this. We also advise you to let your Huka dealer do the yearly maintenance. They check the Cortes for functionality, safety and possible wear.

  • Page 32: Tire Pressure & Tread

    Check tire pressure and tread regularly for optimal grip on the road. The Cortes can be inflated with a normal bicycle pump. The desired tire pressure is 4 bar. After inflating, check that the valve does not leak. Spread some saliva over the valve tube.
  • Page 33 TIRE PASTE Have you found out that a tire on the Cortes is flat? Your Huka dealer can, of course, patch the tire. But if you want to do it yourself, here are the instructions: Needed: a repair kit (with tire levers, glue, stickers and sandpaper), trestle or jack, scissors, bicycle pump and a bucket of water.

  • Page 34: Spokes

    The spoke check is easily performed by strumming the finger along the spokes like on a guitar. A spoke with an abnormal tone is likely to be loose. Your Huka dealer can perform the repair for you. CHAIN The chain should be cleaned and lubricated once a quarter.

  • Page 35: Lighting

    The lighting can be turned off by pressing the lighting button on the display. BATTERY CHARGING The Cortes comes standard with pedal assistance. Before you start cycling, check whether the battery is still sufficiently charged using the battery indication. Depending on the capacity, charging takes between 3 and 6 hours.
  • Page 36 Shimano Steps Bafang 1. Plug in the charging plug. 2. Connect the adapter to the battery's charging port.

  • Page 37: Replace Battery

    2. Turn the key back to the locked position and remove the key. If you would like more information about the Shimano pedal assist, download the comprehensive manual at www.huka.nl/garantie. TIP FROM GABRIEL A low ambient temperature has a detrimental effect for charging a battery.
  • Page 38 Tips for safe charging: • Use only the original charger • Hang a smoke detector in the room where you charge your battery. Something can always go wrong unexpectedly when charging. • Preferably charge your battery during the day so you can take quick action when needed.

  • Page 39: Replacement Of Parts

    REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Is your Cortes defective or need parts replaced? We advise you to have this done by your Huka dealer. Partly this will prevent that the factory warranty expires. Always have original Huka parts mounted on the bike. Your...

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Specifications Standard version Frame material anti-corrosion treated steel Finish exterior grade epoxy powder coating Color matte black (RAL9005) or matte gray (RAL7040) Wheels double-walled rim and hub with stainless steel spokes Tires A-brand (anti-puncture) Drive freewheel axle with differential in rear axle Gear hub 8-speed Shimano Nexus hub (optional) E-drive possibility...
  • Page 41 Options see price list for different options Standard version Length total in mm (A) 2065 Width overall in mm (M) Weight in kg Crank length in mm (D) Inside leg length in mm (B) 670-950 Seat height to ground in mm (C) 600-670 Rear frame height in mm (G) Entry height in mm (E)

  • Page 42: Other Information

    Huka follows the philosophy of continuous product development and improvement. As a result, the product delivered can be different from the images shown. Huka BV reserves the right to make changes to the product as described in these instructions for use. No liability is due for this. Printing errors reserved.
  • Page 43 We recommend that you have the bike checked by your Huka dealer before the sale to make sure the Cortes is sold in good condition. Want to buy a used Huka bike? Then we advise you to have it checked by your Huka dealer...
  • Page 44 To best meet the needs of individual riders, we believe good service is essential! Huka is known for its good service and far-reaching commitment. Do you own a Huka bike and would like to have periodic maintenance done? Our dealers are happy to perform all maintenance...

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