a2b Hybrid/24, Owner'S Manual

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Page 3: ...Battery use storage and disposal 6 0 Important pre ride safety information 7 0 Maintenance 8 0 Cleaning your A2B 9 0 Troubleshooting 10 0 Technical information 11 0 Warranty and security details 12 0...

Page 4: ...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 as you ll soon find out Hero Eco www wearea2b com...

Page 5: ...ition events We recommend that you always wear an approved cycle helmet at all times and light or fluorescent clothing at night when riding the A2B Make sure you know and practice the rules of safe an...

Page 6: ...Frame 5 Display 6 Headlight 7 Quick release 8 Front wheel tyre 9 Front wheel rim 10 Front disc brake and rotor 11 Front mud guard 12 Pedal crank arm and chain ring 13 Drive chain 14 Motor 15 Kickstand...

Page 7: ...ear brake B Left brake lever operates front brake C Gear shifter D Right pedal E Left pedal A B C E D Please note that braking system is opposite to what is stated in this manual in some countries ple...

Page 8: ...eplaced immediately by an A2B dealer Failure to confirm with compatibility proper installation operation and maintenance components or accessories can result in serious or fatal injury Using non genui...

Page 9: ...he crank turn Your knee should now be almost straightened If you are sitting straight on the saddle while having this position the saddle s height is correct Of course you then do not drive with legs...

Page 10: ...fely attached if you must use efforts to push it into the closed position The efforts are appropriate if the lever leaves a mark on the palm of your hand when pressing A properly closed quick release...

Page 11: ...Bar stem angle adjustment 1 Loosen bolt C using an appropriate allen key 2 Position the stem to the desired angle 3 Tighten bolt C to 18 5 Nm ensuring the stem is aligned to the front wheel Caution t...

Page 12: ...12 Owner s manual 3 7 Display adjustment 1 Loosen bolt E on the rear side of the display using an appropriate allen key 2 Position the display to the desired angle 3 Tighten the bolt E to 6 Nm E...

Page 13: ...ake sure that the battery is fully recharged 3 Power ON the electronic system by using the E key see section 4 3 4 Raise the kickstand into the riding position DO NOT sit on the A2B while it is suppor...

Page 14: ...2 The display will light up Remove the E key as soon as the A2B logo appears 3 At the end of your trip to deactivate the system hold the E key above the display until it turns off Remove the E key no...

Page 15: ...rn and push function B Battery state of charge indicator C Speed indicator D Assist level indicator E Speed unit km h or mph indicator Consider the E key as you would a car or door key We recommend th...

Page 16: ...o change between the different assist modes Once you have reached the correct assist level push the knob to confirm your selection The display switches back to the standard screen with the new assist...

Page 17: ...is submenu is for servicing and allows dealer and service technicians to measure the correct function of your torque sensor To exit the setup menu from here Turn the knob untill it shows back 9 and co...

Page 18: ...voltage 06 SLOW_UNDER_VOLTAGE Slow undervoltage 07 OVER_TEMP_135 Motor temperature over 135 C 08 OVER_TEMP_INT Over temperature controller 09 CORRUPT_HALL_VALUE Error motor signals 10 WRONG_HALL_ORDER...

Page 19: ...lever B towards you to up shift allowing you to pedal more slowly for a given speed but with more effort required 1 8 A B Never pedal backward while shifting gears The chain could derail and you coul...

Page 20: ...r items can not get caught by the spokes or wheels while riding 4 The luggage carrier is not designed for carrying a second rider or the attachment of a child seat It should also not be used to pull a...

Page 21: ...trong wind Terrain travelling on a soft surface or climbing a hill uses more power Frequent starts and stops full power from a standing start draws the most amperage from the battery Maximise your ran...

Page 22: ...torage includes storing near excessive heat and or open flames long term exposure to sunlight Use only the battery charger supplied with this battery Use of any other battery charger will void the war...

Page 23: ...or at least 12 hours 1 Check the Voltage Selector switch on the charger to ensure that it is set to your local voltage 230V for Europe 2 Plug the charger into the wall outlet ensuring the charger is t...

Page 24: ...r LED will change to GREEN when the battery is fully charged 6 When charging is complete the Indicator LED is GREEN turn OFF the charger using the ON OFF switch on the charger 7 Unplug the charger fro...

Page 25: ...p to 80 of its capacity over at least 500 discharge recharge cycles As capacity diminishes you will notice a gradual drop off in maximum range capability When range falls to an unacceptable level cont...

Page 26: ...180 till the lock snaps out Remove the key 4 Carefully align the battery to the battery rails under the luggage carrier and attach the battery by pushing the battery in riding direction against the st...

Page 27: ...tions for storage Hours Before storing battery half charge 2 Half re charge at least every 2 90 days of storage Failure to follow these battery storage charging instructions will void the warranty 5 6...

Page 28: ...es earlier Wet roads are slippery take corners carefully Make sure you are seen In poor light conditions and at night wear light coloured clothing preferably with reflective strips Ride attentively Wa...

Page 29: ...more visible at night Ensure they are func tional and clean before each ride Brakes Check your brakes before each ride Right brake lever it takes more battery power actuates the rear brake and the le...

Page 30: ...rly adjusted and tight Failure to properly adjust and lock your front wheel quick release may result in the wheel falling off while riding which could result in serious or fatal injury and or property...

Page 31: ...without wobbling from side to side or up and down 7 2 Hub bearings Check 1 the hub bearing adjustment periodically by lifting the wheel off the ground and spinning it and try to move the rim from side...

Page 32: ...terval between yourself and other traffic and begin braking sooner than normal Failure to take these precautions could lead to an accident causing serious or fatal injury and or property damage If you...

Page 33: ...on the fork tip 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 diagram 3 Please follow the instructions provided...

Page 34: ...disc is correctly inserted into the brake callipers and is correctly adjusted If you are unsure about this brake set up and adjustment procedure please take your A2B to your A2B dealer and ask for ass...

Page 35: ...tay 3 Disconnect the motor power and motor controls connectors 4 Using a 19 mm spanner loosen and remove the hubaxle nuts 5 3 2 4 7 6 1 5 Loosen and remove the torque arm retention bolt from the left...

Page 36: ...without interference from the brake shoes If you are unsure about this brake set up and adjustment procedure please take your A2B to your A2B dealer and ask for assistance in adjusting the brakes Imp...

Page 37: ...d of the trip immediately clean the vehicle with cold water thoroughly dry off the vehicle treat parts subject to corrosion with anti corrosion agents on a wax basis Rubber and plastic parts could be...

Page 38: ...n note the light does not illuminate even though the light is switched on 4 The connector for the power supply to the motor is unplugged Solution Recharge the battery See sections 5 2 and 5 3 Do not a...

Page 39: ...ion Nominal voltage 36 V Normal voltage operating range 30 to 42 V Nominal capacity 10 Ah Charging method CC CV Constant current Constant voltage Weight 4 1 kg 9 0 lb Battery management system BMS Con...

Page 40: ...ble legal and regulatory requirements with regard to sales of the goods in Europe 2 2 Hero Eco grants this warranty in addition to your legal claims with regard to goods that are defective or do not s...

Page 41: ...refund in whole or in part the costs for the defective goods or 3 2 2 replace the defective goods or 3 2 3 repair the defective goods 4 Limitation of liability 4 1 If you or Hero Eco do not abide by...

Page 42: ...ted therewith you should have a service check carried out once a year however at least at the times indicated in the table Please contact an A2B specialist dealer for this purpose and have the vehicle...

Page 43: ...nk pedal lubricate pedal axle Check sprocket for wear replace if necessary Check crank and pedal fastening for firm fit Check play of bottom bracket bearing replace if necessary Demount bottom bracket...

Page 44: ...ecessary Check brake system for tightness Check brake system screws for firm fit Check brake function and efficiency Guard plates luggage rack side stand lighting system Tighten all screws Check light...

Page 45: ...nside bearing pedal Clean crank pedal lubricate pedal axle Check sprocket for wear replace if necessary Check crank and pedal fastening for firm fit Check play of bottom bracket bearing replace if nec...

Page 46: ...y Check brake system for tightness Check brake system screws for firm fit Check brake function and efficiency Guard plates luggage rack side stand lighting system Tighten all screws Check lighting sys...

Page 47: ...dal Clean crank pedal lubricate pedal axle Check sprocket for wear replace if necessary Check crank and pedal fastening for firm fit Check play of bottom bracket bearing replace if necessary Demount b...

Page 48: ...Check brake system for tightness Check brake system screws for firm fit Check brake function and efficiency Guard plates luggage rack side stand lighting system Tighten all screws Check lighting syste...

Page 49: ...e Signature stamp of the A2B specialist workshop Date Signature stamp of the A2B specialist workshop Date Signature stamp of the A2B specialist workshop Date Signature stamp of the A2B specialist work...

Page 50: ...number is located on the underside of the frame near the pedal crank Vehicle serial number Motor serial number is engraved to the left side of the motor hub Motor serial number To fully protect your A...

Page 51: ...0 Coleman Street London EC2R 5BJ Germany Hero Eco Ltd Reichenberger Strasse 124 10999 Berlin USA Hero Eco Inc 207 9th St San Francisco CA 94103 www wearea2b com UK Edition 1 1 August 2014 Hero Eco Ltd...

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