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  • Page 2 Owner’s Manual Octave...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Important Information 3.0 Your A2B 4.0 Unpacking and adjustment 7-12 5.0 Understand your A2B 13-17 6.0 Battery use, storage and disposal 18-22 7.0 Important Pre-ride Safety Information 23-25 8.0 Maintenance 26-31 9.0 Cleaning 10.0 Trouble Shooting 11.0 Technical Information...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1.0 Introduction Welcome and congratulations on buying your new A2B Octave*, the electric bike that’s taking trans- port in a whole new direction. Your bike will give you the freedom to go your own way. It’s the revolutionary way to get to work, pop to the shops or just get some fresh air.

  • Page 6: Important Information

    Please ensure you read this thoroughly before your first ride. Your A2B should be fully assembled and the battery charged by your A2B dealer at the time of delivery. If not contact us immediately as this will void your warranty.

  • Page 7: Your A2B

    3.0 Your A2B 3.1 Components *NOTE: When we refer to the 'right side' and the 'left side' of the A2B. For clarification, 'left' and 'right' are relative to your position when sitting on the A2B in the normal riding position.
  • Page 8 owner's manual Saddle (seat) Quick release Seat post On/ Off switch rack battery Seat post clamp Front fork Key switch Controller Rear view mirror Head light Front mud guard Front wheel/tire Front disk brake and rotor Crank arm and chain ring Display Kickstand Chain tensioner...
  • Page 9 31. Left brake lever (operates front brake) 32. Right brake lever (operates rear brake) 33. 7-speed twist shifter 34. Throttle grip 35. Left pedal 36. Right pedal...

  • Page 10: Unpacking And Adjustment

    4.0 Unpacking 3. Lay the A2B on a tarpaulin or blanket to avoid scratching any unprotected surface whilst you remove the packing NOTE: Your A2B weighs 37.2 kg (82 lb). materials. LIFT WITH CARE. Two people are recommended.
  • Page 11 4.3 Installing the handlebar and display It is essential to tighten 1. Using a 4 mm allen key, all three bolts evenly to unscrew the three bolts that ensure proper installation. hold the handlebar clamp to the handlebar stem (pic The bolt located on the a).
  • Page 12 Each pedal is DIFFERENT. There is an 'R' stamped on the spindle of the right-hand pedal, and there is an 'L' stamped An improperly installed pedal may fall off your A2B on the spindle of the left-hand pedal. whilst in use. This may cause an accident resulting in serious 3.
  • Page 13 Can you comfortably operate the brakes? If not, take your As with all mechanical components, the bicycle is A2B to an A2B dealer and ask them to adjust the angle of subjected to wear and high stresses. Different materials the brake levers.
  • Page 14 3. The minimum inside leg height is measured from the injury or death. intersection of the top tube and seat post plus 25 mm and the floor. The minimum inside leg height for the A2B is 68.5 DO NOT raise the seat beyond the 'minimum insertion' cm (27 inches) mark on the seat pillar.
  • Page 15 4.9 Rear view mirror adjustment 4.8 Pre-load adjustment rear shock absorber Adjust the pre-load Mount your A2B and align the of the rear shock the front wheel to straight di- rection. Look at the rear mirror absorber according and adjust the mirror, so that to your weight.

  • Page 16: Understand Your A2B

    5.0 Understand your A2B After having read this section, if you are still unsure, please ask an A2B dealer to explain any functions or features that you do not understand before your first ride. 5.1 Overview 3. Mount your A2B and get comfortable.
  • Page 17 E – Odometer / Tripometer - displays km or miles pedalled, 7. Check out the handling and response of your A2B. this could be your total or your trip distance measured Familiarize yourself with how the suspension responds to to 10 meter or 0.01 mile.
  • Page 18 Using the derailleur control, adjust the gear setting to find a gear that makes pedalling comfortable while Your A2B has a 7-speed rear derailleur controlled by the assisting the motor twist gear shifter on the left side of the handlebar.
  • Page 19 1. The luggage carrier is attached to the rack tube of your carrier, please be aware that rear light and reflector may A2B by 4 x T25x18 torx flat head screws. If you are frequently be obscured by your luggage.
  • Page 20 • Lots of starts and stops (full power from a standing start draws the most amperage from the battery) If you have any questions, or if you feel anything about your A2B is not as it should be, ask your A2B dealer before Maximize your range you ride again.

  • Page 21: Battery Use, Storage And Disposal

    A2B. Use of heating, subjecting it to intense physical shock or severe any battery not supplied with your A2B WILL void the war- vibration. ranty and may cause damage to the electrical system and the hub motor.
  • Page 22 Your A2B dealer should provide a fully charged pins and connect battery upon delivery of your A2B, should this not be the the charger to case, please ensure that prior to its first use, you charge the the battery by battery supplied with your A2B for at least 12 hours.
  • Page 23 6.3 Battery charging • The Indicator LED will illuminate AMBER while the charger is charging the battery. Charging times Hours • The Indicator LED will change to GREEN when the Before using battery for first time battery is fully charged. Fully discharged 4 - 6 8.
  • Page 24 Make sure that the power switch on the battery is switched the battery within 3 off when not in use including when the A2B is parked. If the days. It will take 4 - 6 battery pack is not used for an extended period of time, hours to fully recharge a completely discharged battery.
  • Page 25 Before storing battery – half charge Prior to its first use, charge the battery supplied with your Half re-charge at least every A2B for at least 12 hours. 30 days of storage 1. Insert the key and unlock Failure to follow these battery storage charging instructions the fastener.

  • Page 26: Important Pre-Ride Safety Information

    7.0 Important Pre-ride Safety Information 5. Connect the battery to Ensure that you and your A2B are both ready for safe and the A2B via the large 6 pin enjoyable use. connector. Carefully align ALWAYS wear an approved bicycle helmet. If you lend the tab and pins of the con- your A2B to someone else –...
  • Page 27 Brake you more visible at night. pads should never be worn down to their limit. Ask your A2B Ensure they are in place, dealer to check and replace brake pads.
  • Page 28 If you don’t understand in the wheel falling off any aspect of the use and while you are riding which care of your A2B, ask your A2B could result in serious or dealer.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    8.0 Maintenance 8.3 Wheel rims Have your A2B checked by an A2B dealer at least once a year. The rims must be smooth, without cracks, bulges or 8.1 Wheels flat spots. Take your A2B to The front and rear wheels should an A2B dealer or qualified be centred in the fork and frame.
  • Page 30 Damaged or worn tires should be replaced immediately. Should your brake pads appear to be worn down or your Take your A2B to an A2B dealer or a qualified bicycle brakes are not as responsive as they used to be, ask your mechanic to repair and/or replace your tires if necessary.
  • Page 31 8.7 Removing and re-installing wheels 3. The front wheel can now be removed form the Removing front wheel bike. 1. Release the front hub quick release by rotating the quick Re-installing front wheel release lever away from 1. Position the wheel in the the hub until it is fully open.
  • Page 32 If you are unsure about this brake set-up and of the hub. The lever is adjustment procedure, please take your A2B to your A2B securely tightened when it dealer or any qualified bicycle mechanic, and ask for takes a significant amount assistance in adjusting the brakes.
  • Page 33 6. Remove the torque arms to the frame located on from the A2B by sliding left hand chain stay. them off the axle. 7. Remove the rear wheel by sliding it out of the frame while disengaging the chain from the freewheel.
  • Page 34 Improperly adjusted brakes may cause reduced braking performance, leading to an accident that could result in serious or fatal injury and/or property damage. DO NOT ride your A2B if you are not confident that the brakes are working properly.

  • Page 35: Cleaning

    - Afterwards, dry off with a the salt. polishing cloth or chamois. - At the end of each ride, wash the A2B with cold water. - Do not wipe off dust or dirt - Thoroughly dry the A2B. with a dry cloth, to avoid...

  • Page 36: Trouble Shooting

    10.0 Trouble Shooting No power? Here are some solutions. If they do not solve your problem ask an A2B dealer for help. Problem Possible cause(s) Solution A2B does not turn on 1. Dead battery Recharge battery. See 6.2 and 6.3 2.

  • Page 37: Technical Information

    11.0 Technical Information Battery management system (BMS) • Controls and stops over-charging General performance specification • Controls maximum charge current • Controls over-discharge amperage (30 A max) • Overall dimensions: 1790 mm x 695 mm x 1105 mm • Tyre size: 3.0" x 20" •...

  • Page 38: Warranty & Security Details

    A2B dealer. 2.3.5 Your failure to follow our instructions, including, but not limited to, the owner’s manual; or 2. WARRANTY 2.1 Hero Eco warrants that on delivery of the A2B to You and for the Time Periods, the Goods shall:...

  • Page 39: Disposal

    Hero Eco’s failure to comply with this Warranty including, but 13.0 Disposal We at A2B support the proper disposal and recycling of our products. Please dispose of your vehicle and asso- ciated components at your local recycling facility. A2B will arrange for the proper disposal, when requested.

  • Page 40: Owner Registration

    Battery serial number: To fully protect your A2B against theft, buy a high quality bicycle lock and chain. Secure your A2B to a stationary object every time it is left unattended and also lock your front and rear wheel and motor to the frame.
  • Page 41 Hero Eco Hero Eco Ltd 80 Coleman Street London EC2R 5BJ England www.wearea2b.com © Hero Eco Ltd. All rights reserved, October 2012...

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