Ampler Curt 2021 Manual Download

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Ampler – Stout, Stellar, Curt

Contents

5.3.2 Fit spoke reflectors on Curt model

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5.4 Fitting the accessories

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5.4.1 Trailer adapter (optional)

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5.4.2 Bike lock (optional)

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Before the first ride

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6.1 Checking the Pedelec after assembly

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6.2 Customising the Pedelec

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6.2.1 Adjusting the saddle

6.2.2 Adjusting the lighting system (light beam of the front light)

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6.3 Basic features

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6.3.1 Switching the Pedelec on and off

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6.3.2 Selecting the assistance mode of the electric drive

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6.3.3 Switching the light on and off

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6.4 Charging the battery with the charger

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Operation: riding the Pedelec

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7.1 Before you ride

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7.1.1 Checklist "Before Every Ride"

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7.1.2 Personal protective equipment

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7.2 Riding the bike

7.3 During the first few rides: perform "bedding-in" of the brakes

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7.4 At the end of the ride

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Cleaning, maintenance and care

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8.1 Cleaning

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8.1.1 After every ride

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8.1.2 Regular cleaning

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8.2 Care and maintenance

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8.2.1 Brakes

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8.2.2 Mudguards

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8.2.3 Headset

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8.2.4 Rear derailleur

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8.2.5 Chain / Belt

8.2.6 Wheels

8.2.7 Tyres

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8.2.8 Screws and nuts

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8.2.9 Rechargeable battery

Troubleshooting faults and errors

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9.2.1 Restarting the firmware

10 Ampler Bike App

10.1 Features

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10.2 Install and use the Ampler Bike App on a smartphone

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10.3 Updating the Pedelec's firmware

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10.4 Carry out calibration of the torque sensor

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11 Inspection and maintenance

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11.1 Inspection schedules

Summary of Contents for Curt 2021

Page 1: ...Manual English Model year 2021 Ampler Manual Stout Stellar Curt...

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Page 3: ...Transporting the Pedelec in the shipping carton 11 3 4 Unpacking the Pedelec 12 3 5 Transporting a Pedelec 12 4 Ampler Pedelec 13 4 1 Bicycle structure and components 13 4 1 1 Frame number 15 4 1 2 Ty...

Page 4: ...35 7 1 1 Checklist Before Every Ride 35 7 1 2 Personal protective equipment 35 7 2 Riding the bike 35 7 3 During the first few rides perform bedding in of the brakes 36 7 4 At the end of the ride 36...

Page 5: ...Storage 48 15 Disassembly 49 16 Disposal 49 17 Technical specifications 50 17 1 Pedelec 50 17 2 Battery charger 51 17 3 Accessories trailer adapter 51 18 Further information 52 18 1 Addresses 52 18 1...

Page 6: ...his instruction manual contains all the necessary information to become familiar with the Pedelec and to use it safely 1 3 Symbols and illustrations 1 3 1 Warning notices This instruction manual inclu...

Page 7: ...a translation thereof This instruction manual applies to the following Pedelecs and equipment versions Model Model Year Equipment version Stout 2021 9 speed Stellar 2021 9 speed Curt 2021 single speed...

Page 8: ...and maintenance schedules y Overtightening of fasteners during assembly adjustment or maintenance y Use of non original spare parts y Connecting the charger to a damp or wet charging port y Charging...

Page 9: ...omponents can cause burns to fingers and hands Parts of the brake system can become very hot when riding X Do not touch the brake calliper and brake discs during or immediately after riding X Allow su...

Page 10: ...ge in the battery can trigger a short circuit X Do not open the Pedelec battery casing X Do not remove the battery yourself X Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the battery yourself X After a Ped...

Page 11: ...hot X Place the charger in a well ventilated location Electric shock A damaged charger may have defective plugs power cables and buttons X Only operate the charger if it is in good working condition...

Page 12: ...e of packaging according to local regulations Laceration Injuries Caution Remove all staples after opening the lid Packaging contains sharp edged parts Protect from Moisture Protect packaging from moi...

Page 13: ...ories Bicycle lock with holder and keys optional optional optional Additional charger optional optional optional Trailer adapter optional optional optional 3 3 Transporting the Pedelec in the shipping...

Page 14: ...f a second person 5 Park the Pedelec next to the shipping carton y Curt model This Pedelec does not have a kickstand For this reason this Pedelec can remain in the cardboard support stand so that it i...

Page 15: ...4 1 Bicycle structure and components Curt 1 Frame 2 Down tube with integrated battery 3 Seat tube 4 Seat post 5 Battery integrated in frame 6 Wheels 7 Hub Electric motor 8 Disc brake 9 Saddle 10 Fron...

Page 16: ...me 6 Wheels 7 Hub Electric motor 8 Disc brake 9 Saddle 10 Front light with reflector 11 Rear carrier 12 Power button 13 Charging port 14 Eyelets for bottle holder lock 15 Pedals and crank 16 Bottom br...

Page 17: ...7 0 bar 102 PSI Tyre sidewall Tyre dimension maximum permissible air pressure 31 6 mm LightSKIN seat post Seat post diameter min Maximum insertion limit Safety ring Maximum pull out limit 6 V DC Fron...

Page 18: ...and luggage stated in kg 8 Max Weight of the Rider 9 Weight of the Bicycle Weight of the ready to ride Pedelec without optional mounted accessories in kg 10 Power Rating Continuous rated power in kW 1...

Page 19: ...ith 1 clamping bolt 4 mm 6 Integrated rear light 5 LEDs 1 Wheel front wheel 2 Thru axle front 3 Wheel rear wheel 4 Axle rear with nuts 5 Cassette 6 Hub e motor 7 Disc brake 8 Tyres 9 Spokes 10 Reflect...

Page 20: ...le which is routed on the frame The gears can be changed with the shifter on the handlebars y Curt model 11 speed gears The model has a gear indicator on the shifter 4 1 8 Kickstand Stout and Stellar...

Page 21: ...on off The drive has a battery for the power supply an electric motor and sensors that measure the rotation of the crank and the amount of torque being exerted as well as regulating the motor and the...

Page 22: ...the battery when the Pedelec is switched on y The factory charge level of the battery is between 40 and 90 y The battery capacity cannot fully develop in cold weather On particularly cold days this c...

Page 23: ...for the bottle mount on the seat tube Stellar model on the underside of the down tube and the lock and keys that are supplied The bicycle lock is supplied with its own instructions provided by its man...

Page 24: ...d in delivery y 6 mm hex key included in delivery y Phillips screwdriver y Flat head screwdriver 5 1 Handlebar alignment Using a torque wrench If necessary a torque wrench can be used for assembly not...

Page 25: ...ble torque wrench 1 Slightly loosen both side stem clamping bolts with the 4 mm hex key To straighten the handlebars it is best to stand upright over the top tube facing the handlebars 2 Straightening...

Page 26: ...x key 4 Turn the handlebars to the left and right and check whether they move smoothly the wheel moves evenly in the direction of rotation and the headset has no play J If the movement feels a little...

Page 27: ...ates to the forward facing direction of travel The chamfered edges indi cate on which side the pedal is mounted y The R pedal is mounted on the side with the chain belt y The L pedal is mounted on the...

Page 28: ...s on Curt model 1 Attach two orange reflectors to the front wheel and two orange reflectors to the rear wheel at a 180 angle to each other y Remove the plastic clip from the reflector y Place the refl...

Page 29: ...notched structures interlock 5 Install the bicycle side axle coupling supplied by the trailer manufacturer together with the screw on the trailer adapter Connect trailer to axle coupling 1 Park the Pe...

Page 30: ...t wheel and rear wheel y Do the brakes grip well and do the wheels stop J For models with gears Check gears and rear derailleur Lift the rear wheel if necessary with the help of a second person turn t...

Page 31: ...sary loosen the seat post clamp again Adjust the saddle height so that the leg is almost extended but not fully stretched when the heel is on the pedal 7 Slide the seat post into the seat tube or pull...

Page 32: ...mpler Bike App is connected to the Pedelec via Bluetooth Switching on the Pedelec Switch off the Pedelec Power button is off not lit J Briefly press the power button on the seat tube 1x y The power bu...

Page 33: ...d on The system remembers the last selected mode The assistance mode can also be selected and modified before the ride using the Ampler Bike App Selecting assistance mode Pedelec is switched on The po...

Page 34: ...and off together The Pedelec always remembers the last selected setting light on or off The light can be switched on and off using the power button or the Ampler Bike App Switch light on switch light...

Page 35: ...the charging plug and mains plug of the charger are clean dry and free from metallic objects and debris X The charging process must be carried out in a dry and not too cold environment but always at...

Page 36: ...a Pedelec you are usually travelling at higher speeds than with a normal bicycle This also means that the Pedelec reacts differently to unfavourable environmental conditions Wetness rain snow and ice...

Page 37: ...eck wheels for smooth even rotation Lock if present J Check secure fastening of the lock in the holder Load luggage J Check to ensure that luggage and loads are securely fastened to the rear carrier 7...

Page 38: ...so means there is a longer braking distance at the beginning X Be especially careful when riding for the first time X Try out and get to know the braking effect of the disc brakes in a suitable safe e...

Page 39: ...ains impair their function and cause serious damage to the components nuts bearings seals A jet of water at high pressure can cause moisture to intrude the frame cause serious damage to the battery an...

Page 40: ...th contact spray and an old toothbrush 8 2 1 Brakes After a certain amount of use disc brakes become less efficient Dirt and oil on the brake discs and pads become noticeable through noise and reduce...

Page 41: ...ts with the 4 mm hex key 3 Slightly tighten the bolt of the headset cap until the spacer no longer moves 4 Check adjustment Reapply front brake and gently move wheel back and forth again 5 Tighten bot...

Page 42: ...ilable chain tester J Check the chain tension Check the chain lubrication X Ensure that oils and lubricants do not come into contact with disc brakes or brake calipers with brake pads and rims Lubrica...

Page 43: ...ler Customer Service 8 2 6 Wheels Switch off the Pedelec Checking the wheels J Check wheel alignment and true J Replace a damaged wheel in consultation with Ampler Customer Service or have it replaced...

Page 44: ...sidewall and tread depth 2 If the tread depth is too shallow or if there is visible damage to the sidewall Change the tyres Change tyres models with chain drive Switch off the Pedelec Removing the rea...

Page 45: ...tighten the nuts provisionally 9 Check that the rear wheel is secure and tight in the dropout 10 Inflate the tyre 11 Put the wheels on the ground and loosen the rear axle nuts again 12 Put load on th...

Page 46: ...ssary Check battery J Check the state of charge of the battery regularly every 5 to 6 weeks Charging the battery J Charge the battery when the state of charge is too low Check charging port 1 Check th...

Page 47: ...maged or faulty J Contact Ampler Customer Service y Motor cable not connected J Check whether the motor cable is connected Connect the motor cable It is difficult or impossible to change gears y Dirty...

Page 48: ...e Pedelec y The Pedelec switches on 3 If this method does not work Contact Ampler Customer Service 10 Ampler Bike App The Ampler Bike App is not mandatory for using the Pedelec Information on how to d...

Page 49: ...ration is carried out using the Ampler Bike App We recommend calibrating the sensor every 3 to 6 months Ampler Bike App installed on a smartphone Ampler Bike App connects to the Pedelec via Bluetooth...

Page 50: ...ow the instructions for correct storage 14 Storage Storing the Pedelec Since the battery is permanently installed in the frame of the Pedelec the following rules apply to the storage of the Pedelec wh...

Page 51: ...out of operation some components of the Pedelec can be disassembled This includes seat post saddle if necessary also the pedals 16 Disposal J Do not dispose of the battery and charger in household was...

Page 52: ...uggage 137 kg rounded 134 kg rounded 137 kg rounded Drivetrain 9 speed y single speed y 11 speed 9 speed Brakes y Front wheel rear wheel hydraulically operated disc brakes Wheels and tyres y Size 28 y...

Page 53: ...5 6 Nm y 4 mm hex key Thru axle front wheel y 10 Nm y 6 mm hex key Rear wheel axle nuts y 10 Nm y 6 mm hex key or 15 mm spanner 17 2 Battery charger Parameters Value Battery charger external y Voltag...

Page 54: ...bikes com Telephone 49 30 5683 7159 18 2 Ampler Support Portal The Ampler Support Portal provides further information y Notes and videos on all stages of use y Notes on how to reach the customer servi...

Page 55: ...lly power assisted cycle EPAC Trade name Ampler Model Curt 2021 Stellar 2021 Stout 2021 Conforms to the following directives 2014 35 EU LVD Low Voltage Directive 2014 30 EU EMC Electromagnetic Compati...

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