Centurion 236.17.0, Translation Of The Original Operating Instructions

Page 1: ... EPAC electrically power assisted cycles EN 15194 Read at least pages 4 11 before your first ride Perform the functional check on pages 12 14 before every ride Observe the chapter Intended use the service schedule the bike card and the handover report ...

Page 2: ...2 Down tube 3 Seat tube Saddle Seat post Seat post clamp Brake rear Rotor Cassette sprockets Rear derailleur Chain Crank Pedal 4 Chainstay 5 Rear stay 6 Head tube Suspension fork I Fork crown II Stanchion tube III Lower leg IV Drop out 1 2 3 4 5 6 I IV III II a Motor b Rechargeable battery c Display and command console a b c ...

Page 3: ... tube 2 Seat tube 3 Chainstay Saddle Suspension seat post Seat post clamp Rear light Pannier rack Fender Lock Brake rear Rotor Internal gear hub Kickstand Chain Crank Pedal 4 Rear stay 5 Head tube Suspension fork I Fork crown II Stanchion tube III Lower leg IV Drop out 1 2 3 4 5 I IV III II a b c a Motor b Rechargeable battery c Display and command console ...

Page 4: ...itten permission of Zedler Institut für Fahrradtechnik und Sicherheit GmbH Text concept photos and graphic design Zedler Institut für Fahrradtechnik und Sicherheit GmbH www zedler de A It is essential to also observe the com prehensive original CENTURION user manuals the system instructions of your drive manufacturer and the instructions of the component manufacturers on the enclosed CENTURION CD ...

Page 5: ...n and tilt 26 Adjusting the brake lever reach 28 Adjusting the tilt of the handlebars and the brake levers 29 The brake system 31 The gears 32 Suspension forks 33 Rear shocks 34 Riding a CENTURION pedelec Special features 35 Riding with drive assistance 35 Range Useful information for a long ride 37 Riding without drive assistance 38 Useful information for proper handling of the rechargeable batte...

Page 6: ...h unless you comply with the instructions given or take pre ventive measures A This symbol warns you of wrongdoings which may result in damage to property and the environment I This symbol provides you with informa tion about how to handle the product or refers to a passage in the operating instructions that deserves your special attention The described possible consequences will not be re peated ...

Page 7: ...edelec Even a manual as big as an encyclopedia could not describe any possible combination of bicycle or pedelec models and components or parts on the market The translation of these original CENTURION operating instructions therefore focuses on your newly purchased CENTURION pedelec and stand ard components and provides useful information and warnings In addition to this the system instructions o...

Page 8: ...here and there Like any sport riding a pedelec involves the risk of injury and damage When you set off on a pedelec you should be aware and accept this risk Please note that on a pedelec you have no protection tech nique around you e g bodywork ABS airbag like you have in a car Therefore always ride carefully and respect the other traffic participants as well as the limits of your skills Never rid...

Page 9: ...r CENTURION dealer G Please note Do not hitch yourself and your bike to a car Do not ride freehand Only take your feet off the pedals if re quired by the condition of the road CENTURION FORGE AHEAD Intended use Keep in mind that every type of pedelec is designed for a specific use Be sure to use your CENTURION pedelec only according to its intended use as it may otherwise not withstand the stress ...

Page 10: ...t pedaling up to a speed of 6 kmh The maximum permissible additional load rider plus baggage is 120 kg Under certain cir cumstances the maximum permissible addition al load can be further limited by the component manufacturers recommendations for use g It is essential to observe the category your CENTURION bike belongs to The category indicates the ground for which your bike is designed and for wh...

Page 11: ...ng instructions for future reference and hand it over to the respective user in case you sell lend or pass on the CENTURION pedelec otherwise Before your first ride 1 If you want to use your pedelec on public roads it has to comply with legal requirements These re quirements may vary in each country The fittings of your CENTURION pedelec are therefore not necessarily complete a Ask your CENTURION ...

Page 12: ...s For more information see the chapter The brake system in this translation of the original CENTURION operating instructions as well as in your comprehensive original CENTURION user manual and in the instructions of the component manufacturers on the enclosed CENTURION CD ROM 6 Are you familiar with the type and functioning of the gears h Ask your CENTURION dealer to explain you the gear system an...

Page 13: ...as well as in your comprehensive original CENTURION user manual and in the instructions of the component manufacturers on the enclosed CENTURION CD ROM G Be aware that the distance you need to stop your bike increases when you are riding with your hands on bar ends d or on multi position handlebars The brake levers are not always within easy reach G Be sure to use your CENTURION pedelec only for i...

Page 14: ...p plied charger g Do not use the charg er of any other manufacturer not even when the connector of the charger matches your rechargeable battery The rechargeable battery can heat up catch fire or even explode G Do not park your CENTURION pedelec in the blazing sun A The weight distribution on your CENTURION pedelec differs markedly from the weight distribution on bicycles without drive assistance ...

Page 15: ...struc tions of your drive manufacturer on the enclosed CENTURION CD ROM 3 Is your battery fully charged Remember to fully recharge the battery after each longer ride e g less than 50 charged Modern lithium ion bat teries have no memory effect However it does not matter if your CENTURION pedelec is left as it is for a short time e g overnight when less than 50 charged However you should not wait un...

Page 16: ...ds the handlebars f The brake pads of rim brakes must hit the rim even ly with their entire surface without touching the tire during braking or in open condition or in be tween Make sure you cannot pull the brake levers all the way to the handlebars and check the hydraulic brake cables for leaks Check the thickness of the brake pads as well With disc brakes you should have a stable pres sure point...

Page 17: ...lso recommended to always remove the recharge able battery the drive HMI or the command console or the display from the CENTURION pedelec G Improperly closed fastenings e g quick releases can cause parts of your CENTURION pedelec to come loose This can result in a serious accident G Be aware that the distance you need to stop your pedelec increases when you are riding with your hands on bar ends o...

Page 18: ...itches off au tomatically In the case of non critical errors the system may be still operable Do not set off on your CENTURION pedelec when the drive HMI or the display shows a warn ing In such a case contact your CENTURION dealer immediately For more information see the system instruc tions of your drive manufacturer on the enclosed CENTURION CD ROM 3 Let your CENTURION pedelec bounce on the grou...

Page 19: ...RION operating instructions as well as in your compre hensive original CENTURION user manual and in the instructions of the component manufacturers on the enclosed CENTURION CD ROM 6 Check whether the chain still runs on the chain wheels and the sprockets If your CENTURION pedelec fell over to the chain side verify the prop er functioning of the gears Ask somebody to lift your CENTURION pedelec by...

Page 20: ... straightened as this will not reduce the imminent risk of breakage This ap plies in particular to the fork the handlebars the stem the cranks the seat post and the pedals When in doubt it is always the better choice for your safety to have these parts replaced Ask your CENTURION dealer for advice G If your CENTURION pedelec is assem bled with carbon components h it is imperative that you have it ...

Page 21: ...burn your fin gers Always let the brake disc cool down before opening the quick release G Make sure the levers of both wheel quick releases are always on the side opposite to the chain This will help you to avoid mounting the front wheel accidentally the wrong way round In the case of CENTURION pedelecs with disc brakes and quick releases having a 5 mm axle it may be reasonable to mount both quick...

Page 22: ...disc or spoke to push it in all the way In its end position the lever should be at a right angle to the quick release axle h i e it should not stick out The lever should lie close to the frame or the fork so that it cannot be opened accidentally Make sure however that the lever is easy to handle for actual quick use To check whether the lever is securely locked apply pressure to the end of the han...

Page 23: ...thru axle type you have A Check the fixing after the first one to two hours of use and subsequently every 20 hours of use A To mount the axle only use the tools rec ommended by the manufacturer Use a torque wrench whenever possible Tighten carefully by approaching the prescribed maximum torque value in small steps 0 5 Nm increments and check in between the proper fit of the component Never exceed ...

Page 24: ...ave a very small frame there may be the danger of your foot col liding with the front wheel Therefore make sure your cleats are properly adjusted For more information see the chapter The pedals and the shoes in your comprehensive original CENTURION user manual as well as in the in structions of the component manufacturers on the enclosed CENTURION CD ROM G All tasks described in the following requ...

Page 25: ...n aluminum or tita nium seat post that is inserted into a seat tube made of aluminum titanium or steel Do not grease carbon seat posts and or carbon seat tubes in the clamping area Use special carbon assembly paste instead Align the saddle with the frame by using the saddle nose and the bottom bracket or top tube as a refer ence point Clamp the seat post tight again by closing the quick release d ...

Page 26: ...ths you should opt for the deeper insertion depth A If the seat post does not move easily in side the seat tube or if it cannot be tight ened sufficiently ask your CENTURION dealer for advice Do not use brute force A Tighten carefully by approaching the prescribed maximum torque value in small steps 0 5 Nm increments and check in between the proper fit of the compo nent Never exceed the maximum to...

Page 27: ...d the maximum torque values The torque values are given in the chapter Recommended torque settings in this translation of the original CENTURION operat ing instructions as well as in your comprehen sive original CENTURION user manual directly on the components and or in the instructions of the component manufacturers on the enclosed CENTURION CD ROM G Stems come in varying lengths c as well as sha...

Page 28: ...ed the other way round to achieve a different handlebar height Ask your CENTURION dealer to explain you both function and adjustment of your stem or still better let him do that work G In the case of turned stems it is possi ble that the cables are too short In this case riding can be unsafe If in doubt ask your CENTURION dealer G When removing spacers the fork steerer tube should be shortened Thi...

Page 29: ... CENTURION CD ROM G Make sure the saddle is clamped within the range of the marking b on the sad dle rail Otherwise the saddle rail can fail Check the bolts by using a torque wrench once a month according to the prescribed values G The setting range of the saddle is very small Replacing the stem allows you to make far bigger adjustments to the rid er s fore to aft position as stems come in differ ...

Page 30: ...the whole assembly can come apart Move the saddle forward or backward as desired to adjust the horizontal position You may have to give the sad dle a light blow to make it move Please observe the markings on the saddle rail Having found your preferred position make sure both clamp halves fit snugly around the saddle rails before tightening the bolt s to the correct torque val ue as prescribed by t...

Page 31: ...e that the clamp is positioned midway along the total length of the rails b Position the saddle so that its upper surface is parallel to the ground Tighten the bolt gradually and make sure 1 the clamping device is still accurately mounted on the carbon seat post head and 2 the clamp is tightening evenly around each rail Once there is uniform hold on both rails tighten the bolt gradually with a tor...

Page 32: ...nufacturer which you can find on the enclosed CENTURION CD ROM If you are in doubt or if you have any questions contact your CENTURION dealer Adjusting the tilt of the handlebars and the brake levers The handlebars are usually slightly bent at the ends Set the handlebars to a position in which your wrists are relaxed and not turned too much outwards Release the Allen bolt s at the bottom or front ...

Page 33: ...f stem handlebars bar ends and brakes have to be tightened to their specified torques Use a torque wrench and never ex ceed the maximum torque values The torque values are given in the chapter Recommended torque settings in this translation of the original CENTURION operating instructions as well as in your comprehensive original CENTURION user manual directly on the components and or in the instr...

Page 34: ... brake system in your comprehensive original CENTURION user manual as well as in the instructions of the com ponent manufacturers on the enclosed CENTURION CD ROM G The assignment of brake lever to brake caliper can vary e g left lever acts on front brake Have a look at the bike card and check whether the brake lever of the front brake is on the side you are used to right or left If it is not ask ...

Page 35: ...ake it a rule to shift only while pedaling at reduced force With NuVinci the actual gear ratio is indicated to the cyclist on the display If the cyclist climbs uphill the gear ratio is low on level ground the gear ratio is high The H Sync gear system integrates the NuVinci Harmony gear hubs into the Intuvia system of its Bosch drive With H Sync you can predefine your preferred cadence between 30 a...

Page 36: ...nsion fork frequently reaches bottom out it will sustain damage over time and so will the frame G A too strong damping of the suspension fork can result in a sluggish rebound movement with a fork that will not re cover when exposed to a quick series of impacts Risk of an accident G Do not turn any bolt on your suspension fork particularly not with tools in the vague hope of adjusting it somehow Yo...

Page 37: ...reaches bottom out it will sustain damage over time and so will the frame G A too strong damping of the rear frame can result in a sluggish rebound move ment with a rear shock that will not recover when exposed to a quick series of impacts Risk of an accident G Do not turn any bolt on your rear shock particularly not with tools in the vague hope of adjusting it somehow You could be loosening the f...

Page 38: ...bend slow down your CENTURION pedelec carefully Riding with drive assistance The system is switched on and off at the buttons of the control element on the battery or on the handle bars Furthermore different assistance modes can be selected the remaining capacity of the recharge able battery is displayed and the different functions of the cycle computer g h if available can be se lected When switc...

Page 39: ...uld do on a conventional CENTURION bike to make your own contribution to moving forward as efficient as possible Your ca dence should always be in a smooth flow In other words you should pedal at more than 60 crank rota tions per minute Keep in mind that the other road users are not yet used to the new pedelecs and their higher speeds Ride with this fact in mind and anticipate the actions of other...

Page 40: ... pressure gauge and changing it if necessary g shifting gears down in front of traffic lights and intersections or in general in cases of stops and by setting off in low gears changing gears regularly as you would do on a CENTURION bike without drive not only riding in high gears riding with these facts in mind and always looking ahead to avoid any unnecessary stops reducing your additional load i...

Page 41: ...ant to ride without drive assistance with mounted battery you can switch on the drive HMI or the display of your pedelec to benefit from the functions of your cycle computer If the lighting set of your pedelec is powered by the rechargeable battery b you cannot use your light when riding without battery After you have removed the battery of your pedelec Keep the connections of the rechargea ble ba...

Page 42: ...le battery can heat up catch fire or even explode G Keep the rechargeable battery and the charger out of the reach of children G We recommend that you charge your battery during the day and only in dry rooms which have a smoke or a fire detector but keep it off your bedroom Place the battery during the charging process on a big non inflammable plate made of ceramics or glass Unplug the battery onc...

Page 43: ... sure not to discharge your re chargeable battery completely also referred to as depth discharge This occurs often when the battery has run out com pletely and the CENTURION pedelec was left standing for some days Depth discharge will af fect the rechargeable battery of your CENTURION pedelec permanently A deep discharged battery can only be recharged in exceptional cases and with special chargers...

Page 44: ...edly from the weight distribution on CENTURION bikes without drive assistance A CENTURION pedelec is markedly heavier than a CENTURION bike without drive assistance For this reason park ing pushing lifting and carrying the CENTURION pedelec is more difficult Bear this in mind when loading your pedelec into a car and unloading it or when mounting it on a bicycle carrier system A Before transporting...

Page 45: ...r pedelec or bike with you I If the rechargeable battery of your CENTURION pedelec is mounted to the down tube or to the pannier rack you can remove the battery for an easier boarding and disembarking a d I Before you start your trip inform your self in time about the conditions of car riage and also observe the regulations and rules about bicycle and pedelec transport in the countries through whi...

Page 46: ...pected The first service is very im portant for both functioning and durability of your CENTURION pedelec It is advisable to have your CENTURION pedelec serviced regularly by your CENTURION dealer after the bedding in phase If your bicycle does harder ser vice because you ride a great deal on poor road sur faces it will require correspondingly shorter service intervals The off season during the wi...

Page 47: ...eds to be replaced make it a rule to only use original spare parts b Wearing parts of other manu facturers e g brake pads or tires that are not of identical size may cause harm to the safety of your CENTURION pedelec Risk of an accident A Keep in mind that the auxiliary drive may lead to partly higher wear than you are used to This applies in particular to the brakes c and the tires and in the cas...

Page 48: ... more times then let the CENTURION pedelec rest for a few minutes so that the lubricant can disperse Finally wipe off excess lubricant with a rag so that it does not spatter around during riding or can collect road dirt G A rechargeable battery that has reached the end of its service life must not be disposed of with standard household waste g Bring the rechargeable battery to the dealer where you...

Page 49: ...ulic rim brakes Check lever travel wear of brake pads position of pads x relative to rim test brakes in stationary check seals Brakes drum roller Lever travel test brakes in stationary x Brakes brake pads rim brakes Clean x Brake cables pads lines Visual inspection x Brakes disc brakes Lever travel brake pads seals test brakes in stationary x Replace liquid DOT liquids Suspension fork Check and re...

Page 50: ...Carbon new assembly paste no grease Front rear derailleur Clean and grease x Quick releases thru axles Check seat x Bolts and nuts Check and retighten if necessary x Multi speed hubs fenders etc Valves Check seat x Cables gears brakes Check and replace if necessary If you have a certain degree of mechanical skills experience and suitable tools such as a torque wrench you should be able to do the c...

Page 51: ...ions of the component manufacturers on the enclosed CENTURION CD ROM Component Bolted connections Shimano1 Nm SRAM Avid2 Nm Tektro3 Nm Rear derailleur Mount on frame derailleur hanger 8 10 8 10 Cable clamp 5 7 4 5 Pulley wheels 3 4 Front derailleur Mount on frame 5 7 5 7 Cable clamp 5 7 5 Shifter Mount on handlebars 5 2 5 4 Hole covering 0 3 0 5 Brake lever unit Mount on handlebars 6 8 5 7 6 8 Hub...

Page 52: ...Shimano1 Nm Avid2 Nm Tektro3 Nm Magura HS4 Nm Brake caliper mount on frame fork 6 8 9 10 IS adapter 6 8 6 8 10 brake caliper Brake lever unit on handlebars Single bolt clamp 6 8 Discrete Clamp Bolt 5 7 4 Hinge Clamp Bolt XLoc Hinge Clamp Bolt 5 6 Pinch clamp bolt 2 8 3 4 Split Clamp Bolts Match Maker Bolts 3 4 Two bolt clamp 4 5 Union screws of cable at grip 5 7 5 4 and normal cable at brake calip...

Page 53: ...ponents on the market CENTURION is not in a position to foresee every product that will be replaced or newly assembled by third parties Therefore CENTURION denies any liability for such kind of additions or mod ifications with regard to compatibility torque values etc Whoever assembles or modifies the CENTURION pedelec shall ensure that the pedelec was assembled according to the state of the art i...

Page 54: ...f safety relevant components such as handlebars brakes etc if necessary G Keep in mind that retrofitted accessories can impair the functioning of your CENTURION pedelec If you are in doubt or if you have any questions contact your CENTURION dealer I The law referring to full warranty rights is only valid in the countries where the law has been ratified according to the renewed European regulations...

Page 55: ...ty from the initial buyer to the last buyer This is exclusively the case if purchase contracts in written form can be presented in addition to the above mentioned documents Guarantee claims will only be acknowledged if the bike has been used for none other than its intended use had an inspection during its first five hundred kilometers or the first six months after purchase has been fitted exclusi...

Page 56: ...onal distributor visit www centurion de en_int to find his address These provisions of the guarantee are applicable as of model year 2016 Merida Centurion Germany GmbH Blumenstraße 49 51 D 71106 Magstadt Germany Phone 49 0 7159 9459 600 www centurion de ...

Page 57: ...of use at the latest or after one year Order no Date Replaced or repaired parts Stamp and signature of the CENTURION dealer 3rd service After 4 000 kilometers or 200 hours of use at the latest or after two years Order no Date Replaced or repaired parts Stamp and signature of the CENTURION dealer 4th service After 6 000 kilometers or 300 hours of use at the latest or after three years Order no Date...

Page 58: ...after five years Order no Date Replaced or repaired parts Stamp and signature of the CENTURION dealer 7th service After 12 000 kilometers or 600 hours of use at the latest or after six years Order no Date Replaced or repaired parts Stamp and signature of the CENTURION dealer 8th service After 14 000 kilometers or 700 hours of use at the latest or after seven years Order no Date Replaced or repaire...

Page 59: ...ter nine years Order no Date Replaced or repaired parts Stamp and signature of the CENTURION dealer 11th service After 20 000 kilometers or 1 000 hours of use at the latest or after ten years Order no Date Replaced or repaired parts Stamp and signature of the CENTURION dealer 12th service After 22 000 kilometers or 1 100 hours of use at the latest or after eleven years Order no Date Replaced or re...

Page 60: ...ider and baggage ______kg Pannier rack yes no Permitted overall load ______kg Child seat permitted yes no Trailer permitted yes no Permissible trailer load ______kg Brake lever Brake assignment Right lever Front wheel brake Rear wheel brake Left lever Front wheel brake Rear wheel brake G Read the chapter Before your first ride in the translation of these original CENTURION operating instructions S...

Page 61: ...wrench Gears limit stops Bolted connections of attachment parts check with torque wrench Other routines performed Test ride CENTURION dealer Last name Street City Phone Fax E Mail Handover date stamp and signature of the CENTURION dealer The customer confirms with his signature that he received the CENTURION pedelec in proper condition along with the accompa nying documents specified below and tha...

Page 62: ... 24 1 0 275 007 530 0 275 007 907 Numinis E 2400 27 236 24 2 0 275 007 512 0 275 007 907 Numinis E 2500 27 236 24 7 0 275 007 530 0 275 007 907 Numinis E 2500 27 DX 236 24 8 0 275 007 530 0 275 007 907 Numinis E 3500 27 236 24 3 0 275 007 530 0 275 007 907 Numinis E 3500 27 DX 236 24 4 0 275 007 530 0 275 007 907 EPAC with the exception of Directive 2002 24 EC comply with the safety objectives and...

Page 63: ...1 0 275 007 514 0 275 007 907 E Co 410 236 50 2 0 275 007 522 0 275 007 907 E Co 410 DX 236 50 3 0 275 007 522 0 275 007 907 E Co 400 236 50 4 0 275 007 514 0 275 007 907 E Co 411 236 50 5 0 275 007 522 0 275 007 907 E Co 511 236 50 6 0 275 007 522 0 275 007 907 E Co 500A 236 50 7 0 275 007 522 0 275 007 907 EPAC with the exception of Directive 2002 24 EC comply with the safety objectives and all ...

Page 64: ...236 25 0 0 275 007 512 0 275 007 907 Numinis E 650 27 236 25 1 0 275 007 530 0 275 007 907 Numinis E 2400 27 236 25 2 0 275 007 512 0 275 007 907 Numinis E 3500 27 236 25 3 0 275 007 530 0 275 007 907 Lhasa E 640 29 236 25 4 0 275 007 512 0 275 007 907 Lhasa E 650 29 236 25 5 0 275 007 530 0 275 007 907 EPAC ad eccezione della Direttiva 2002 24 EC si attengono alle norme di sicurezza ed alle segue...

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Page 66: ...MERIDA CENTURION GERMANY GMBH Blumenstraße 49 51 D 71106 Magstadt Phone 49 0 71 59 94 59 600 Fax 49 0 71 59 94 59 500 vertrieb merida centurion com www centurion de ...