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  • Page 1 Owner´s manual Octave...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Important information Your A2B Unpacking Understanding your A2B Battery use, storage and disposal Important pre-ride safety information Maintenance Cleaning your A2B 10.0 Troubleshooting 11.0 Technical information 12.0 Warranty and safety information 13.0 Disposal 14.0 Maintenance schedule 15.0 Owner registration...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1.0 Introduction Welcome and congratulations on buying your new A2B Octave*, the electric bike that’s taking transport in a whole new direction. It’s the new revolutionary way to get to work, pop to the shops or just get some fresh air. Compared to jumping in the car, an ebike is a lot more fun, easier to park and will reduce your fuel costs as well as your impact on the environment...

  • Page 5: Important Information

    This owner manual contains important safety, performance and service 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 6: Your A2B

    Owner`s manual 3.0 Your A2B 3.1 Components...
  • Page 7 16. Chain tensioner When we refer to the 'right side' and 2. Seat post 17. Kickstand the 'left side' of the A2B 'left' and 'right' 3. Seat post clamp 18. Drive chain are relative to your position when sitting 4. Down tube battery (applicable to 19.
  • Page 8 Owner`s manual 32. Left brake lever 33. Right brake lever 34. Throttle grip 35. Right pedal 36. Left pedal 37. Gear Shifter...

  • Page 9: Unpacking

    Your A2B should be fully assembled and the battery charged tested when received. If the battery or charger is damaged in any by your A2B dealer at the time of delivery. If not contact us way, a claim should be filed with the carrier. A full report of the immediately as this will void your warranty.
  • Page 10 Owner`s manual 4.3 Installing the handlebar and display 1. Using a 4 mm allen key, unscrew the three bolts that hold the handlebar clamp to the handlebar stem (a). Remove the cap from the handlebar stem. 2. Install the steering stopper. Ensure that the stopper will not touch the steering tube.
  • Page 11 It is very important that each pedal is installed on the correct side. An improperly installed pedal may fall off your A2B whilst in use. This may cause an accident resulting in serious injury or Attempting to screw the left-hand pedal in to the right-hand death and property damage.
  • Page 12 Can you comfortably operate the brakes? If not, take your A2B to component or accessory you purchase for your A2B. Follow the an A2B dealer and ask them to adjust the angle of the brake levers. component manufacturer’s instructions if they conflict with these Alternatively, follow the instructions below to adjust the brake lever instructions.
  • Page 13 Frame Height 4.7 Adjustment of the seat height The seat height may have to be adjusted. Please ask your A2B Of course, you then do not drive with legs stretched. If you put specialist dealer to adjust the seat height before your first tour. You...
  • Page 14 3. The seat post clamp should be secured at 10-12 Nm. Mount your A2B and align the front wheel to straight direction. Look in the rear view mirror and adjust the mirror, so that you can see Failure to correctly secure the seat can result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 15: Understanding Your A2B

    5.0 Understanding 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 Starting and stopping 6. To apply motor power twist the throttle on the 1.
  • Page 16 Switching between Odometer and Tripmeter - Press the Mode button B Reset Tripmeter - 8. Check out the handling and response of your A2B. Familiarize • Switch to TRIP and press the Reset button A yourself with how the suspension responds to brake application for 2 seconds.
  • Page 17 5.3 Gears and Shifting 5.4 Lights Your A2B has an 7-speed rear To switch the light on or off derailleur controlled by the there is an on and off switch gear shifter on the handlebar. on the left hand side of the front right.
  • Page 18 8. Please be aware when the luggage carrier is loaded, your A2B may 1. The luggage carrier is attached to the rack tube of your A2B behave differently, especially when steering or braking the bike.
  • Page 19 Maximize your range • Fully charge your battery before each ride If you have any questions, or if you feel anything about your A2B is • Check tyre pressure regularly and inflate to 2.8 bar (40 psi) not as it should be, ask your A2B dealer before you ride again.

  • Page 20: Battery Use, Storage And Disposal

    A2B as a replacement for the battery supplied with your A2B. hazardous situation. Use of any battery not supplied with your A2B will void the warranty and may cause damage to the electrical system and the hub motor. Improper use of this battery charger will void the warranty and...
  • Page 21 7. LED Indications: charged battery upon delivery of your • The Power LED will illuminate RED A2B, should this not be the case, please when the charger is plugged into a ensure that prior to its first use, you wall outlet and the ON/OFF switch is charge the battery supplied with your in the ON position.
  • Page 22 10%. See warning light on the diagram to the right. power switch on the battery is switched off when not in use including when the A2B is parked. If the battery pack is not used When the power turns off due to a low battery, plug the battery...
  • Page 23 DO NOT dispose of the battery as household waste. Dispose of, or the magnetic points repel each recycle according to local authority guidelines or contact your A2B other. Simply rotate the cable 180 dealer for guidance.

  • Page 24: Important Pre-Ride Safety Information

    – make sure you also lend them an approved As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the activities and helmet. safety of the child when they are using the A2B. You need to make sure that: NEVER carry a passenger.
  • Page 25 Have your the full brake system. Brake pads are subject to normal wear and A2B checked by an A2B dealer at LEAST once a year. Your safety tear and over time wear down. Brake pads should never be worn depends on the roadworthiness of your A2B.
  • Page 26 An under inflated tyre can cause premature tyre failure, and will require significantly more energy (electric and human) to propel your A2B. Low tyre pressure will Battery. Check the display prior to significantly reduce the range under electric power. The...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    8.0 Maintenance 8.2 Hub bearings Have your A2B checked by an A2B dealer at least once a year. Check the hub bearing adjustment periodically by lifting the wheel off 8.1 Wheels the ground and spinning it and try to move the rim from side-to-side The front and rear wheels should be centred between the fork and frame.
  • Page 28 Should your brake pads appear to be worn down or your brakes are The tyre must have at minimum a positive profile of 1 mm by law. not as responsive as they used to be, ask your A2B dealer to check and replace brake pads. Brakes lose effectiveness when wet.
  • Page 29 3. The front wheel can now be removed from the bike. Your A2B has a quick release front (only) hub for easy wheel removal and installation. Please follow the instructions provided for the quick release mechanism to ensure proper use.
  • Page 30 If you are unsure about this brake set-up and adjustment 4. Firmly grip the fork with your left hand, and push the lever over procedure, please take your A2B to your A2B dealer and ask for to the closed position towards the fork, ensuring that it does not assistance in adjusting the brakes.
  • Page 31 5. Loosen and remove the torque arm retention bolt from the left and right hand side drop out. 6. Remove the torque arm from the A2B by sliding it off the axle. 7. Remove the rear wheel by sliding it out of the frame while...
  • Page 32 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 33: Cleaning Your A2B

    Rubber and plastic parts could be After longer rides, thoroughly clean the damaged by aggressive or penetrating A2B and preserve with a commercially cleaning agents or solvents. available anti-corrosion agent. After cleaning and before beginning your ride, always test your brakes!

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Owner`s manual 10.0 Troubleshooting No power? Here are a few suggested solutions. If they do not solve your problem, ask an A2B specialist dealer. Problem Possible cause(s) Solution The A2B will not switch on. 1. The battery is dead. Recharge the battery. See sections 6.2 and A2B switches on but there is no motor 1.

  • Page 35: Technical Information

    11.0 Technical information General performance specification Battery management system (BMS) • Overall dimensions: 1790 mm x 695 mm x 1105 mm • Tyre size: 3.0" x 20" • Controls and stops over-charging • Frame size: unisex 49 cm (19") • Controls maximum charge current • Curb weight without battery: 33.9 kg (74.7 lb) • Controls over-discharge amperage (30 A max) • Curb weight with battery: 37.2 kg (82.0 lb)

  • Page 36: Warranty And Safety Information

    Warranty The following definitions laid down in this provision apply to the warranty: 2.1 Hero Eco guarantees that the goods upon delivery of the A2B to you and for the specified periods: In conjunction with the A2B: the frame, the motor Goods mean: 2.1.1 are in agreement in all material respects with the relevant...
  • Page 37 A2B@heroeco.com 4.4 This provision in no way includes or limits the liability of Hero Eco for: 3.2 Hero Eco will ask you to take the A2B together with your proof of 4.4.1 Death or injuries due to negligence on the part of Hero Eco or purchase to an authorised A2B specialist dealer.

  • Page 38: Disposal

    14.0 Maintenance schedule To ensure the proper functioning and safety of your A2B related therewith, you should have a service check carried out once a year, how- ever, at least at the times indicated in the table. Please contact an A2B specialist dealer for this purpose and have the vehicle checked routinely.
  • Page 39 Maintenance upon assembly...
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  • Page 41 First inspection after 200, no later than after 300 km...
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  • Page 43 Further maintenance: every 2,000 km...
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  • Page 45 Further maintenance: every 2,000 km...

  • Page 46: 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 47 A2B Global Head Office Hero Eco Ltd 80 Coleman Street London EC2R 5BJ Germany Hero Eco Ltd Reichenberger Strasse 124 10999 Berlin Hero Eco Inc. 207 9th St. San Francisco, CA 94103 www.wearea2b.com Edition 1.1 July 2014 © Hero Eco Ltd.
  • Page 48 Owner`s manual weareA2B.com 66000144000...

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