Apache Dakotah, User Manual

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Page 2: ...2 Congratulations on purchasing the e bike from We wish you many effortless kilometres and many unusual experiences We strongly believe that you will be satisfied with your e bike ...

Page 3: ...alled walking assistant and it is useful for any manipulation with e bike Reaching higher speeds is impossible without active help from the rider Every e bike that conforms to European norm EN 15194 1 is from the point of the Road Traffic Law considered a normal bike You don t a driver s license for an e bike like this you can freely ride on cycling trails and cycling helmet is mandatory only up t...

Page 4: ...dalling Once you reach the speed of 25 km h the motor automatically turns itself off and activate again when the speed goes under this limit Motor also doesn t work when you re not pedalling or turning cranks backwards Long term riding with low motor speed and high mode of assistance can lead to overheating and in case of excessive load even to damage of the motor If this happens we strongly recom...

Page 5: ...owest marked 0 is without electric motor s assistance During a ride with low engine speed L and high assistance mode the motor can start vibrating for a short time In such a case we recommend to immediately decrease the level of assistance mph km h TRIP ODO TIME MAX AVG RANGE ERROR mi h km h speed units walking assistent speed distance units power indicator assistance mode state of charge lighting...

Page 6: ...m h Walking assistant will be turned off immediately after letting go of the button WARNING Do not block the e bike Lafter the activation of the walking assistant The motor can get damaged that way SPEED AND DISTANCE INDICATOR MODE CHANGE Change of information displayed on the display can be done by short press of the button M Information shows in this order rES reset of daily kilometres Un unit s...

Page 7: ...ssistance in range of 0 5 shortly press the Aand Cbuttons Highest assistance mode is marked by number 5 mode without the help of the motor is marked by number 0 After turning on the display the mode is automatically set to value of 1 During a ride with low engine speed and Lhigh assistance mode the motor can start vibrating for a short time In such a case we recommend to immediately decrease the l...

Page 8: ...ting mode press the Gbutton twice with interval ca 0 3 seconds To switch between different menu items and the parameters setting change use buttons AandC To confirm your choice press the Gbutton To end the parameters setting mode press the G button twice with interval ca 0 3 seconds In case of inactivity for 10 seconds the parameters setting mode ends automatically ITEM DISPLAY SETTING TRIP Lenght...

Page 9: ...tion with ECU 12 Torque sensor error check the setting and connection with motor 13 Excessive battery temperature turn off the system and wait 14 Excessive motor temperature turn off the system and wait 21 Speed sensor error check the setting and connection with motor 22 Error of BMS interface change the battery 25 Cadence sensor error take out the battery and return it if the error remains visit ...

Page 10: ... This function serves to enable better manipulation with e bike typically during walking with the bike by your side The e bikes speed will be between 4 6 km h Walking assistant will be turned off immediately after letting go of the button WARNING Do not block the e bike L after activation of the walking assistant The motor can get damaged that way TURNING THE LIGHTING ON OFF To turn the lighting o...

Page 11: ...will cease running smoothly and will L start to run irregularly In that case turn off the electric drive system and continue without its help as if riding a normal bike Heating of the battery is a regular occurrence and it is not a defect The battery is protected by a temperature sensor and in case of its overheating i e because of high outer temperatures it will disconnect automatically Wait for ...

Page 12: ...d loosen it by pulling askew and upwards To insert the battery first put in on the contacts in its lower part and then press the upper part until you hear the click of the lock s latch then move the safety for locking unlocking of the lock towards the seat Lock battery by turning the key Turning off Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to turn the battery off Ascertaining state of charge of the...

Page 13: ...Battery can be charge either directly on the bike or you can take it out and recharge separately Always turn the battery off before the recharge Charge it in a dry environment Charging connector isn t protected against splashing water Recharge the battery ideally in room temperature 15 20 C Recharging in temperatures lower than 0 C or higher than 40 C can lead to serious damage to battery PROCEDUR...

Page 14: ...ile using the same strength FACTORS INFLUENCING THE RANGE OF AN E BIKE E bike s driving distance is influenced by many factors and because of that it is difficult to determine how many kilometres one bike rides on one charge Among the key factors are trail profile flat terrain vs long steep climbs weather temperature headwind ideal temperature is around 20 C windless weight of the rider and load g...

Page 15: ...d other heat sources at temperatures from 10 to 40 C optimally 15 20 C If the battery is stored in cold environment it is necessary to warm it to optimal operation temperature 20 C before re activation Never leave the battery completely flat That could lead to permanent damage In case of battery going completely flat recharge it to half of the capacity and let it cool down When the battery cools d...

Page 16: ...materials i e brands Dirtwash or Pure from English manufacturer Weldtite more at www bplumen cz weldtite Regularly grease the chain with suitable oils i e brands TF2 from English manufacturer Weldtite more at www bplumen cz weldtite If you re using the e bike during winter clean it for salt after each ride Pay particular attention to the battery contacts and other connectors of electronic equipmen...

Page 17: ...t to cool down and then charge it fully In winter store the battery in a dry place with temperature at least 15 C and charged to approximately half of its capacity Then you just have to check once a month and in case the capacity decreases recharge it for ca one hour HOW MANY KILOMETRES CAN I COVER ON AN E BIKE Range can never be precisely determined of guaranteed and it always depends on a few fa...

Page 18: ...t for a long time it could lead to permanent damage If you discover your battery is flat recharge it to half of its capacity and let it cool down Charge it completely after it cools down SPEED OF 25 KM HIS TOO SLOW CAN I DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT After reaching this speed the e bike turns off the motor however the motor doesn t impede the bike and you can pedal as with a normal one E bike can be chipp...

Page 19: ...19 WARRANTY CARD NOTES frame number date of sale date of warranty examination customer s name battery number ...

Page 20: ...apacity during 12 months from the e bike s sale Warranty period is extended by the time the product spent in warranty repairs Warranty applies only to the first owner WARRANTY CONDITIONS E bike can be used solely for the purpose it was made for E bike must be used stored and maintained according to this user manual The e bike must be subjected to a warranty inspection within three months since the...

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