Achiever Hugo 26, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Pedal Assisted Electric Bike Owner Manual for models WHISTLER Hugo 26 Sport ...

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Page 3: ...ws regarding the use of bicycles in public areas such as those mandatory uses of helmets lighting reflectors and the use of infant seats will automatically apply for PedElec Check with your local authority on what restrictions might apply Your First Ride When you are ready to get on your PedElec for the first time be VERY CAREFUL because the PedElec when in active power assisted mode moves signifi...

Page 4: ...e 3 Never use your Electric Assisted Bike for jumping or other stunts Serious injury or death could result Any damage caused by improper use will void the warranty 4 EPIK PedElec uses air tires Please check tire pressure to make sure that both tires have at least 30 40 PSI before use Pump up tires if necessary 5 Always turn off your PedElec and plug in the charger after each and every ride 6 The m...

Page 5: ...r 10 2 2 Mounting the Front Wheel 14 2 3 Setting up the seat 16 2 4 Assembling the pedals 17 2 5 Charging the Battery Pack 18 2 6 Removing and installing the Battery Pack 21 3 Instructions for use 3 1 Achiever PedElec System Panel 23 3 2 Derailleur Operation 32 4 Maintenance 4 1 Care and Maintenance 34 4 2 Recommendation for washing 38 4 3 Suggestions for use 38 5 Technical information 5 1 Specifi...

Page 6: ...served Page 4 1 General 1 1 Parts Checklist Check if the Package is complete and not damaged Your PedElec comes in a carton containing the following PedElec Model WHISTLER HUGO 26 Sport assembled main body The front wheel Pedals This Owner s Manual ...

Page 7: ...ter 11 Chain 3 Battery 12 Kick stand 4 Quick release for seat post 13 Achiever Coaxial Motor 5 Seat 14 Achiever Crank Set 6 Rear reflector 15 Quick release for front wheel 7 Battery mount 16 Front brake 8 Rear brake 17 Suspension front fork 9 Quick release for rear wheel 18 Stem 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ...

Page 8: ...ranks and assists you in your pedaling Electric Assistance for general purpose riding Your e bike has an electric pedal assist drive system Achiever Coaxial Motor System It is not a moped or motorcycle In EU countries it is known legally as an EPAC cycle or Electrically Powered Assisted Cycle The drive assist system consists of a drive unit a battery a computer control and various electronic compo...

Page 9: ...rque is put on the pedals In other words power assist happens as long as you pedal When you apply one of the brakes power assist will automatically stop allowing the e bike to slow down and stop Power assist will turn itself off when the e bike has reached the maximum speed of 25 km h You should use the gear shifter at the handlebar to set the gears appropriately according to road conditions and p...

Page 10: ...l Easy to use LCD Control Panel There are three buttons the Mode button and the UP and Down arrow buttons Press and hold the mode button to turn the system on and off Press the UP and DOWN selection buttons to change the assist level Note For details operation please refer to instructions for use in section 3 Note The LCD panel only functions when the main power switch located on the battery is ON...

Page 11: ...all local laws and regulations including fitting your bike with additional equipment such as lighting and reflectors necessary to comply with local laws Ask your E bike Dealer for more information about operating an electrically assisted pedal bicycle in your area DO NOT MODIFY THIS BICYCLE FORK IN ANY WAY FOR ANY REASON Doing so can result in severe damage faulty or dangerous operating conditions...

Page 12: ...osen the axle nuts on the front wheel If there is a washer inside of the axle nut it belongs outside of the fork dropouts If the washer has a hook or a step be sure that it engages the fork before tightening the axle nuts 2 Slide the front wheel between the fork dropouts If the wheel has a hook shaped washer be sure that the hook is hooked into the hole above the wheel slot If there is a step ...

Page 13: ...off center loosen the axle nut on the side that has a smaller gap between tire and fork leg and use your hand to push the wheel to a centered position hold the wheel with one hand and tighten the axle nut and check again Repeat if needed to be sure the wheel is centered and securely tightened Tighten the wheel nuts equally and evenly to a torque of 40 Nm Quick Release Wheels 1 Locate the quick rel...

Page 14: ...that the wheel is centered 5 There s an open and a closed position Move the handle so it is in the open position With one hand on the handle and one hand on the lock nut start to hand tighten the lock nut until you start to feel some resistance with the fork 6 Try to close the handle If it closes easily open it up and tighten the lock nut further If it is too difficult to close open the handle up ...

Page 15: ...e tension Caution All quick release levers should be inspected before every ride to be sure they are fully closed and secure Failure to properly close a quick release lever can cause loss of control of the bicycle resulting in injury or death Caution Make sure the wheel is properly seated and the quick release is properly closed Caution Never ride the bike when the front wheel is not set up correc...

Page 16: ...nt wheel 2 Lock tightly the head stem and the head tube with the steerer clamp bolts with a fixing torque of 10 Nm 3 Unscrew the handlebar clamp bolts and remove the stem cap 4 Put the handlebar in the center of the handlebar clamp Ensure that the diameters of the stem s handlebar clamp and the central section of the handlebar match perfectly 5 Put the stem cap on and tighten the handlebar clamp b...

Page 17: ...esired angle 7 Be sure that the handlebar stays centered in the stem Retighten the bolts a LITTLE at a time being sure that the gap between the stem cap and stem stays even Repeat tightening each bolt a little bit until handlebar is secure Caution A loose head stem could cause an unsafe condition and risk injury to the rider Check steering tightness prior to riding by straddling the front wheel Tr...

Page 18: ...ne is no longer showing 4 Adjust the height and then tighten and close the quick release lever so that the seat may not turn left or right or move up or down 5 If the saddle moves after locking the quick release lever open the lever and tighten the adjusting nut further then close the quick release lever again Caution Be aware of the safety line marked on the seat post Never leave it out of the se...

Page 19: ...child seat behind so that your child s fingers cannot be trapped in them 2 4 Assembling the Pedals 1 Look for the R and L marking on each pedal spindle designating right and left side 2 Start each pedal spindle by hand to avoid stripping the threads Note that the right hand pedal attaches to the chainwheel side crank arm with a right hand clockwise thread Turn the right pedal axle clockwise until ...

Page 20: ...le Caution Attachment of an incorrect pedal into a crank arm can strip pedal threads and cause irreparable damage Before your first ride please check to ensure your pedals are attached correctly 2 5 Charging the Battery Pack Caution Before charging make sure that the system is switched off and never turn the system on or off during charging This prevents unintended activation of the system When ch...

Page 21: ...cautions on use It is important to follow instruction contained in this manual and on the label of the battery charger Caution It is important to follow the instruction contained on the label of the battery charger 1 Turn your PedElec OFF 2 Open the seal on the charging port of the battery and plug the output jack of the charger into the charger port of the battery pack 3 Plug the power cord of th...

Page 22: ...ans Fully Charged or Discounted with the battery No light means disconnected with the wall outlet Notes To stop charging simply unplug the charger from the battery charging port If not riding the bike for a long period of time recharge the battery at least once per month Do not place either the charger or the battery near flammable substances while charging is taking place It is normal for the cha...

Page 23: ...f the PedElec It is designed to be locked into position with a key to prevent theft You can remove the battery while the e bike is parking unattended You may also remove the battery from the PedElec to recharge it at a location where you cannot park your PedElec To remove the battery pack 1 Insert the key into the lock on the battery mount Turn and hold the position of the key 2 While holding the ...

Page 24: ...To install the battery pack 1 Align the bottom of the battery into the mount 2 Push the upper end of the battery onto the battery mounting till you hear a click sound Caution It is important to use only genuine replacement parts for several safety critical components Battery is one such component Only use battery approved by Achiever ...

Page 25: ...c is equipped with the Achiever Coaxial Motor System It is an electronic system solely developed by Achiever for Pedal Assisted Electric Bike Control Panel J LCD 1 Assistanc Level 4 Minute Timer 7 Speed Unit 2 Battery Level 5 Speed Display 8 Distance Unit 3 Hour Timer 6 Starting Aid 6 km hr walk assist 9 Mileage 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 ...

Page 26: ... shown for a second Then it automatically shows the speed of the PedElec which will be 0 0 if it is stationary Switching OFF Press and hold the Mode button to switch the system OFF When the panel is off it consumes no power from the battery Auto Time off function If the pedelec is left with the system ON it will automatically switch off after about 10 minutes Speed Display Current Speed Average Sp...

Page 27: ...sist Switching Assist Level The default assist level when the system starts is 1 which is the weakest level The most powerful level is 5 To increase the power assist level press and release the UP arrow button The assist level will then be increased by 1 If it is at level 1 now you will get level 2 by pressing and releasing the UP arrow button once You will get up to level 5 by pressing the UP arr...

Page 28: ...on once You will get down to level 1 by pressing the DOWN arrow button repeatedly Press and Hold for 3 seconds Press and Release To switch among all levels press and release UP or DOWN arrow button to access the level you want Notice It is strongly advised to ride away in a straight line when an assistance level is selected Never select assistance level 4 or 5 during maneuvering or riding away in ...

Page 29: ...tivate the Starting Aid The pedelec starts running up to a speed of 6 km h A symbol is shown on the panel Press and Hold for 3 seconds Press and Release Caution Beware of unintended use of the Start Aid function when the system is switched on Backlight ON OFF Press and release both UP and DOWN arrow buttons at the same time to switch On Off the panel backlight Once activated the light symbol will ...

Page 30: ...tal distance This function is convenient for users to check the riding distance TRIP and the total distance ODO Power Display The battery level is displayed as follow Full Low Battery level is very low The system may shut off anytime Need Recharging now Entering to Setup State Some perimeters can be changed in Setup state To enter the setup state press and hold both the UP and DOWN button for 3 se...

Page 31: ...e Right after entering into the setting state set the HOUR by using UP or DOWN arrow button Press MODE for confirmation and jump to set the MINUTE Set the MINUTE by using UP or DOWN arrow button Press MODE for confirmation and jump to set the maximum speed limit MAX OR OR ...

Page 32: ...umes The maximum speed limit can be set to a value within the range 10 35 km h by using the UP or DOWN arrow button Confirm the value by pressing the MODE button and then jump to the setting of unit metric system vs English system Caution Before changing the maximum speed limit you MUST make sure that it compiles with your local regulations Setup unit metric system English system Select the unit s...

Page 33: ...ton Press MODE to confirm your selection and jump to set the LCD back light brightness Setup LCD back light brightness You can choose from level 1 to level 3 Level 1 is the minimum brightness Level 3 is the maximum brightness The default value of the backlight brightness in J LCD display is level 1 Set the LCD back light brightness by using UP or DOWN arrow button Press MODE button to confirm the ...

Page 34: ...dicator that reads a series of numbers from 1 up 1 is the lowest gear This is used for slower riding hill climbing or to allow for easier pedaling It is recommended to start off in this gear and move through the gears as speed increases as needed or comfortable It is OK to ride the whole time in only one gear if this is comfortable Shift only while pedaling forward and seated When shifting lessen ...

Page 35: ... 3 are good for startup and going uphill Gear no 3 6 are comfortable for cruising on flat road Gear no 6 8 are good for high speed cruising Attention It is important to be pedaling forward when shifting gears This allows the chain to derail from one gear to the next Operating the shifter while sitting still or not pedaling can cause damage to the system and can be dangerous as the chain may jam an...

Page 36: ... both keys you will be unable to remove the battery from the PedElec Common bike s parts Check the effectiveness of the brakes before each use Brake levers should be checked for tightness at least every three months They should be set in a comfortable position within easy reach of the rider s hands and must not be able to move on the handlebar Always check your disc brake rotors or caliper brake p...

Page 37: ...ully examine the frame for cracks A crack will weaken your frame significantly and can cause catastrophic damage Inspect your fork before every ride carefully for signs of stress and fatigue If the fork shows signs of damage or fatigue consult your dealer or replace the fork before riding Check the quick release levers before every ride to ensure all connections are made properly and securely Peri...

Page 38: ...alified ebike mechanic or your local ebikes dealer if you have any questions Electric Parts Check the connections of the system every two to three months Make sure that no dirt or moisture can get into the docking station connector when the battery pack is not on the bike If you notice anything like this clean with a smooth dry brush The motor is of the brushless type and requires no maintenance B...

Page 39: ...do not clean with a high pressure cleaner Caution Improper use of the battery will damage the battery and shorten its useful life and may cause fire or an explosion Caution Do not short circuit the battery terminals This may cause the battery pack to overheat catch fire or even explode Caution Do not attempt to open the battery pack Opening the battery pack may cause a short resulting in overheati...

Page 40: ...side the motor or the wiring compartment and cause rusting of electrical parts or short circuits Power washing will also force contaminants into parts where they will promote corrosion immediately damage or result in accelerated wear DO NOT use compressed air to dry DO NOT use abrasive or harsh chemical cleaner solvents which can damage the finish or attack and destroy both the outside and interna...

Page 41: ...ore weight on the bike will consume more energy Keeping the tires properly inflated and keeping the PedElec clean and well lubricated will save energy Making sure that both wheels move freely when brakes are not applied will save energy Check brake adjustments frequently When the battery is turned off your PedElec functions as a regular bicycle You might want to turn off the battery for awhile whe...

Page 42: ...es Size 26 x 1 95 Motor Brushless DC Motor 36V 250W Battery Type Lithium Ion Voltage 36 V Capacity 8 8 Ah Battery Life Cycles 1 000 cycles Charging Time 5 6 hrs Battery Level Meter Yes Battery Weight 3 2 kg Max Speed 25 km h Max Uphill Inclination 15 Max Riding Range 70 80 km PedElec mode Max Rider s Weight 100 kg Unfolded Size 180 x 80 x 101 cm Folded Size N A Wheel base 110 cm Net Weight 20 5 kg...

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