FAZUA evation Manual

Fundamentals

This quickstart guide is part of the Fazua evation drive system.
Evation is an electrical drive system designed for eBikes, and consists of the following different components:

1. the Drivepack (incl. locker for locking to the frame)
2. the Bottom Bracket (incl. speed sensor + spoke magnet)
3. the Remote
4. the Battery
5. the charger

Depending on the model, different variants of the individual components are installed in your eBike. Note, therefore, that for certain operating steps, different instructions are described for the different model variants.

Detailed information on the drive system and the individual components, as well as their model variants, can be found in the enclosed original instructions.

Serious hazards due to improper use!

If you do not completely read and observe the original instructions, hazards can arise which can sometimes result in serious injuries or even death for you or others.

• Read and observe the enclosed original instructions for the evation drive system - especially before using your eBike equipped with the drive system for the first time.
• Read and follow the manufacturer's instructions for your eBike.

Storage and transport

• Always transport and store the battery separately from the eBike.
• Observe the detailed information on storage and transport in the original instructions.

Overview: Components and part designations

• The numbering of the individual parts within this quickstart guide may differ in places from the numbering in the original instructions.
  
  

1. Drivepack
   A1 → Interface (bottom bracket)
   A2 → Battery holder
   A3 → Push button (3.1)/locking lever (3.2)
2. Bottom bracket
   B1 → Interface (drivepack)
3. Remote
   C1 → Button/touch sensor (top)
   C2 → Center button
   C3 → Button/touch sensor (bottom)
   C4 → Status display
   C5 → Display of charging level/support level
4. Battery
   D1 → Interface (drivepack)
   D2 → Push button (battery lock)
   D3 → Charging socket
   D4 → On/off button
5. Charger
   E1 → Mains adapter
   E2 → Charging plug
   E3 → Mains cable with mains plug

Handling steps before or during the trip

Insert battery in drivepack (→ Figure 1)

1. Make sure that the battery is undamaged (visual check).
2. Press the on/off button 1×, to turn on the battery.
3. Carefully insert the battery as far as possible into the battery holder.
   The battery is automatically locked when you have inserted it correctly.
   
   Do not use the drive system if the battery cannot be locked.

Remove battery from drivepack (→ Figure 1)

1. Secure the battery with one hand and press the push button, with the other hand to release the battery from the lock.
2. Hold down the push button , grasp the battery on the two side handles and gently pull the battery out of the battery holder .

Insert drivepack (inc. battery) in eBike (→ Figure 2)

1. Place the drivepack on the interface of the bottom bracket.
2. Swing the upper end of the drivepack into the down tube.
   The drivepack is automatically locked in the locker when you have correctly placed the drivepack and completely swiveled it into the intended position in the down tube.
   The push button or the locking lever automatically moves into the closed position.
3. Check the drivepack makes a tight fit.
   
   Do not use the drive system if the drivepack cannot be locked to the eBike.

Remove the drivepack from the eBike (→ Figure 3)

• If you press the drivepack firmly against the frame before pressing the push button or releasing the locking lever, it will be easier to release the drivepack from the locking device on the frame when removing it.

1. Secure the drivepack with one hand and press the push button or move the locking lever upwards as far as possible to release the drivepack from the lock.
2. Hold down the push button and carefully lower the drivepack. The locking lever automatically remains in the open position.
3. Remove the drivepack from the interface of the bottom bracket.

Charge battery with charger (→ Figure 4)

• The battery can remain in the drivepack during charging, or you can remove the battery from the drivepack and charge it separately.

1. Before charging the battery, prepare the charger by connecting the power cord to the power supply .
   
   Only use the corresponding Fazua charger to charge the battery.
2. Remove the drivepack from the eBike.
3. Insert the charging plug into the charging socket on the battery.
4. Plug the power plug into a suitable socket. The charging process starts automatically after connection to the mains.
   
   The charger may only be used in dry indoor areas!
5. Disconnect the charger from the mains by unplugging the mains plug from the socket when charging is complete or to interrupt charging.
6. Disconnect the charger from the battery by pulling the charger plug out of the charging socket on the battery.

Operating drive system

Switch on drive system

• On the "b" model remote press one of the three buttons , or .
  or
• On the "fX" model remote press the center button .

Set support level

• The support level set is indicated by the color of the corresponding LEDs on the remote (see overview table "Support levels").

• Press the upper button/upper touch sensor , to switch to the next higher support level.
• Press the lower button/lower touch sensor , to switch to the next lower support level.

Switch off drive system

• Hold down the center button for 2 seconds (model "b") or 1 second (model "fX").
  or
• Remove the drivepack from your eBike.
  or
• Turn off the battery by holding down the on/off button for about 2 seconds.

The successively extinguishing LEDs next to the on/off button signal that the battery is switching off ("Off animation").

Switching rain mode on/off

• Rain mode is available for equipment with the "fX" model remote.

The rain mode prevents rain drops from unintentionally adjusting the support level of your eBike. If you have activated the rain mode, use the center button to set the desired support level :

1. Activate the rain mode by holding down the center button for 2 seconds. A short blue LED animation appears.
2. In rain mode, press the center button 1x briefly to switch to the next higher support level.
   By briefly pressing the center button again, you can switch to the next higher support level in the following order:
   no support → "Breeze" → "River" → "Rocket" → no support etc.
3. To return from the rain mode to the regular operating mode, hold down the center button again for 2 seconds.

Switching bicycle lighting on and off

• Depending on the model, your eBike has a bicycle light that you can switch on and off using the remote.

The bicycle lighting can only be switched on and off in regular operating mode using the remote, not in rain mode!

1. If necessary, deactivate the rain mode by holding down the center button for about 2 seconds.
2. Press the center button once briefly to turn on the bicycle lights.
3. Press the center button again once briefly to turn off the bicycle lights.

Turning drive system back on after a standstill

• Your eBike will come to a standstill as soon as it is switched off.

The drive system (not the battery!) automatically switches off:

• after being stationary for 15 minutes.
  • Press the center button , to turn the drive system back on.

The battery automatically switches off:

• after 8 hours of standstill (provided no button/touch sensor is pressed during this time).
  or
• after 3 hours of standstill (provided that the charge level of the battery falls below 30% and no button/touch sensor is pressed during this time).
  • On the "250" model press the on/off button , to turn the battery back on.

Switching the "Pushing support" mode on and off

• The "Pushing support" mode is available for model-dependent equipment with remote "b".

1. Change to the support level "none".
2. Hold down the lower button . After 2 seconds the pushing support is activated and sets the eBike in motion as long as you keep the button pressed (max. 6 km/h).
3. Ride the eBike with both hands. Slow down the eBike to your walking speed by holding or restraining the eBike.
4. Release the bottom button , to turn pushing support back off.

Displays on the remote

• The display on the remote consists of 11 LEDs (for "b" model) or 5 LED (for "fX" model).

Remote model "b"

On the "b" remote you will find 11 LEDs:

• The bottom 10 LEDs serve as an indicator for the charge level and the pedal support level set.
• The upper LED serves as a status indicator, informing you of the status of your eBike.

Remote model "fX"

On the "fX" remote you will find 5 LEDs:

• All five LEDs together serve as a display for the charge level and the pedal support level set.
• The upper of the five LEDs also serves as a status indicator, informing you about the status of your eBike.

Status display

The status display indicates a status change or an existing fault.

If no fault is detected:

• the LED of the status display does not light up (model "b").
  or
• the LED of the status display functions as one of the five LEDs to display the charge level or the support level set (model "fX").

OVERVIEW TABLE "STATUS DISPLAY"

lights up/flashing:	Meaning
white*	Battery flat
green	Drive system ready for operation
yellow	"Soft Fault"; possible to carry on riding, but not advisable
red	"Hard Fault"; not possible to carry on riding/ maintenance required

* Only applies for model "fX".

Display of charging level/support level

• Read the charge status of the battery from the illuminated LEDs.

"b" model remote: Each of the 10 LEDs represents 10% of the total charging capacity. When the battery is fully charged, all 10 LEDs light up. If the battery is flat, no LEDs light up.

Model "fX" remote: Each of the 5 LEDs represents 20% of the total charging capacity. When the battery is fully charged, all 5 LEDs light up. If the battery is flat, the upper LED of the status indicator lights up white or no LED lights up.

• Read off the support level set by the color in which the LEDs light up (see overview table "Support levels").

OVERVIEW TABLE "SUPPORT LEVELS"

Support level:	lights up:	max. motor power:
none	white	0 W
Breeze	green	400 W*
River	blue	400 W*
Rocket	pink	400 W

* The values given here are the "theoretical" maximum motor power. The "actual" maximum motor power is configured by the manufacturer of your eBike, depending on the model.

Bluetooth^® function

• Depending on the model, your remote is equipped with a Bluetooth^® function. All remotes with the serial number 1805113000 or higher are Bluetooth^® compatible ex works.

You can connect your cell phone with the remote via the Fazua app by CoModule. If the connection has been established successfully, the LEDs on the remote flash 3× blue.

• If you have any questions about the Fazua app, please contact a Fazua Servicepartner or visit the official Fazua service platform (www.fazua.com/service).
• Contact a Fazua Servicepartner if the remote you have installed is not Bluetooth^®-enabled.

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