Dillenger APACHE, User Manual

Page 1: ...Apache User Manual This manual describes how to safely complete final assembly and includes tips for use and maintenance English ...

Page 2: ...pick an area away from cars other cyclists obstacles or other hazards to become familiar with the controls features and performance of your new electric bike We highly recommend the purchase of the Dillenger electric bike repair toolkit It will make your setup and ongoing maintenance much easier This can be purchased online Thank you for purchasing your new Dillenger electric bike We know you ll l...

Page 3: ...check that every function and adjustment on the bike is perfect Item Check list Electric bike with front wheel and handlebars Charger box this may container other important parts Pedals left and right please note the left and right pedals are not identical Any loose boxes may container other parts such as a light if where a light is provided or purchase so please check all packaging thoroughly ...

Page 4: ...FRONT WHEEL 9 HANDLEBARS 10 PEDALS 13 SEAT 14 FOLDING HANDLEBARS 20 MODEL ONLY 15 FOLDING FRAME 16 FOLDING FRAME CONTINUED 17 BATTERY OPERATION 18 LCD OPERATION 20 IMPORTANT POINTS 20 CHARGING 21 MAINTENANCE 22 TROUBLESHOOTING 23 TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED 24 TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED 25 CONTACT US 26 ...

Page 5: ...imple instruction will show you how to perform the final setup Your bike may arrive in a more assembled state than what is shown here These are the steps required for most customers packaging and final assembly can vary by country In summary these are the main steps Step 1 Unpacking Unboxing Step 2 Identify the pieces that require final assembly Step 3 Front wheel fastening Step 4 Handlebar alignm...

Page 6: ...omeone to help you Remove the protective packaging from the bike carefully with a pair of scissors or a box cutter Make sure you don t misplace any components in the lose packaging there can be quite a lot of protective packaging used Please Note The keys will be securely fastened to the frame or handlebars of your bike Make sure you do not lose these as they are coded and a replacement set can on...

Page 7: ...7 MAIN PARTS After you ve taken your Dillenger out of it s shipping carton you should have these parts 1 The Complete Bike 2 Front Wheel ...

Page 8: ...ars Attached by the Cabling 4 Charger 5 Pedals Note These can be in the same box as the charger or fastened to the bike separately 6 Seat Note These can be in the shipping carton or fastened to the bike separately ...

Page 9: ... part of the wheel fits into the slot where the axle enters Screw on nuts and tighten with 15mm spanner Note It may be easier to do this step with the bike flipped over on its seat and handlebars Just be careful of the display on the ground you are constructing on Wheel is place into the axle slot on the front forks Washer is place on axle as shown above and the nut is fastened securely ...

Page 10: ... rings on the head tube leaving 2 These 2 can be placed in any arrangement In these photos we have the handlebars in the highest position with 2 spacers under the stem Make sure none of the cables are twisted or too tight you may have the handlebars twisted Tighten as shown here making sure the handlebars are aligned to the front wheel This step fastens the stem down onto the headtube to remove an...

Page 11: ...11 Stem and handlebars are now in position on the headtube ...

Page 12: ... are parallel and fasten the stem onto the headtube Tighten each side evenly This is the final step in fastening the handlebars correctly Align the handlebars and fasten the stem onto the headtube by tightening each allen bolt evenly using the provide allen keys ...

Page 13: ...t crank The right side pedal is a right hand thread it will tighten by turning clockwise normal The left side pedal is a left hand thread and will tighten by turning anticlockwise opposite normal It is essential not to confuse which pedal is used where and not to cross thread the pedal If it feels too tight you might have made a mistake The pedals are designed this way so that the act of pedaling ...

Page 14: ...to the desired height about hip height as shown below The seat clamp is aligned with the groove and loosly tightened using thumb screw The seat is placed into the hole and adjusted to the desired height then the clamp is closed to lock the seat in position ...

Page 15: ...owing steps to fold down your bikes handlebars 1 Locate the clamp section on the handlebars 2 Loosen clamp by rotating screw handle 3 Gently lower the handlebars down ensure no cables are caught 4 Your handlebars are now folded down Turn the clacmp handle anticlockwise to open the clamp Gently lower the handlebars down FOLDING HANDLEBARS 20 MODEL ONLY ...

Page 16: ...s and fold pedals up Optionally remove seat for more space 2 Locate the clamp section on the frame and check the bike if turned off 3 Undo black safety latch and open lever lock 4 Using two hands rotate open the frame 5 Continue to rotate the frame around ensuring no cables get caught in the process 6 Lay bike onto support fram below crank set Step 1 Push pedal into the crank and rotate Step 2 and...

Page 17: ...ED 17 Step 3 and 4 Push pedal into the crank and rotate Step 5 and 6 Lay bike onto support frame located under the crank set Congratulations you have now successfully folded your Dillenger bike for storage or easy transport ...

Page 18: ...llowing these steps Use the key provided to unlock the battery The key hole and charging plug is located on the bottom of the frame near the folding join The key is placed in the smaller hole of the two Turn the key from anticlockwise to unlock and clockwise to lock while looking at the key opposite if looking down at the frame while turning ...

Page 19: ...ecommend taking the battery out of the bike and storing inside the car in a safe place When mounting the battery back into the frame insert it in the same fashion that it was removed The base of the battery should be inserted first and pushed into the frame of the bike slowly Once the battery is reinsterted into the bike the key should be locked It is a tight fit and this may take a couple of atte...

Page 20: ...ack on You do not risk damaging the electric system by running the bike flat Just make sure you charge the bike after every ride Maintenence Make sure you routinely check the tightness of key fasteners nuts and bolts such as the front wheel rear wheel seat handlebars forks pedals brakes etc Battery Charge Make sure you keep the battery topped up as often as practical Charge the bike after every us...

Page 21: ... 5 Once one of the charger indicator lights changes from green to red the battery is fully charged There is no way to over charge the battery When it is full the charger will stop charging the battery automatically Charging time can vary from 1 to 5 hours if fully empty The battery should be charged once every month as a minimum to maintain healthy cells The best way to charge your battery is to p...

Page 22: ...ed over and above a normal bicycle One of the main things you may come across is that your spokes need to be tightened more often than a non electric wheel Our wheels use 12G and 13G spokes which handle the load and torque of these motors very well but are more susceptible to coming loose A spoke tightening tool such as the one including in the Dillenger hub motor conversion toolkit is ideal Check...

Page 23: ...s however there are some really good youtube tutorials on how to adjust spoke tension Spokes has snapped or missing Dillenger stocks spare spokes for very reasonable prices just check out our spares section online and you can find the right type and length for your product Display won t turn on unless the battery charger is plugged in Check all the connections make sure the battery is charged If t...

Page 24: ...you are going up a very steep hill with a load on the motor you will likely experience a voltage cut off if you have overloaded the controller or dropped the voltage below the low voltage cut off which is more prevalent at low power This isn t a fault with the kit it s just physics I would like my battery capacity tested Please contact Dillenger by submitting a support ticket to arrange the return...

Page 25: ...eep riding on pedal assist even after the last battery indicator bar starts blinking 3 Hills riding style other factors The ranges quoted are from real world testing with some hills and some flat areas If your commute involves a lot of hills that s going to impact on the range High powered e bikes are especially susceptible to being drained a lot more on hills If you need to purchase a second char...

Page 26: ...26 CONTACT US Dillenger Head Office 3 13 Olympic Circuit Southport QLD 4215 AUSTRALIA Tel 617 5532 9235 dillenger zendesk com www dillengerelectricbikes com Dillenger 2015 ...