FiSHAW UB200, Manual

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Page 2: ...g the Height of The Handlebars 23 26 14 Correcting the Horizontal Tilt of The Saddle and The Forward to Back Position 26 15 Adjusting Saddle Position and Tilt 26 16 Adjusting the Tilt of the Handlebars and Brake Levers 26 27 17 Quick Releases Instructions for Use 28 29 18 Braking Systems 29 32 19 Gears 32 38 20 Chain Care and Maintenance 38 39 21 Wheels and Tyres 39 44 22 Headset 44 45 23 Suspensi...

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Page 7: ...ike models comply with the requirements of the European standards EN 15194 for pedelecs which Australia has adopted as its own standard These operating instructions are not intended to help you assemble a FISHAW electric bike from individual components or to repair it Assembly Instructions for all our models can be found on our website Link to FiSHAW E Bike Assembly Instruction Manuals https fisha...

Page 8: ...ing your bell and use the brakes to avoid accidents Familiarize yourself with your FISHAW electric bicycle For more information in this regard read the chapter Riding a FISHAW Electric Bicycle Special Features First we would like to familiarize you with the various components used on your FISHAW city trekking electric bicycle Observe the component description on the front pages of these FISHAW ope...

Page 9: ...ght is 120 kg for Urban models and 130 kg for Mountain Bike models Be sure to use your FISHAW electric bike only for its intended purpose as it may otherwise not withstand the stress and fail Risk of an accident Please note that there are different types of pedelecs and e bikes which are subject to different legal framework conditions All FISHAW E Bike s conform to the Australian regulations for P...

Page 10: ...ng experience however starts when you operate the drive system At that moment the assistance generated by the 250 W motor increases with its high torque the stronger you pedal Set off for your first ride by selecting the lowest level of drive assistance Gradually get used to the additional power Slowly approach the potential of your FISHAW electric bike in an area free of traffic Practice typical ...

Page 11: ... speed you ride at will be clearly faster than you are used to Therefore keep these facts in mind and be ready to brake whenever unclear or possibly dangerous situations come into your field of vision Do a test ride in an unfrequented area to make yourself familiar with the riding characteristics of your FISHAW electric bike Never ride without a helmet Do not step on the pedals before sitting in t...

Page 12: ...storing your battery in your home and installing it only shortly before you set off on your bike in cooler weather when it is cold not parking your FISHAW electric bike in the blazing sun lf your battery does not have enough capacity to reach your destination you will benefit from the advantage of the fact that you are riding a hybrid electric bike The advantage being that without drive assistance...

Page 13: ... during the charging process on a non flammable surface Unplug the battery once it has been charged up Keep the rechargeable battery and the charger away from moisture and water during the charging process to prevent electric shocks and short circuits Do not use a rechargeable battery or a charger that is damaged or faulty If you are in doubt or if you have any questions contact your FISHAW custom...

Page 14: ...ry at an ambient temperature of approx 20 degrees Celsius Therefore before starting the charging wait until the temperature of the battery has increased or decreased after a ride in cold weather or hot weather Do not dispose of your rechargeable battery in the normal household rubbish It must be disposed of according to battery disposal regulations Therefore sellers of new rechargeable batteries m...

Page 15: ... leave the battery in a place exposed to direct sunlight inside a vehicle on a hot day or in other hot places Doing so may result in battery leakage If any leaked fluid gets on your skin or clothes wash it off immediately with clean water The leaked fluid may damage your skin If any liquid leaking from the battery gets into your eyes rinse immediately with clean water e g tap water Seek medical ad...

Page 16: ...eplacement keys When you first receive your e bike separate the keys and put the spare key away for safe keeping along with your lock ID number When the key is turned one way the battery is locked onto the bike and you cannot remove it Please make sure that the battery is locked into place properly before riding the bike and definitely before leaving your bike unattended When it is turned the othe...

Page 17: ...age In any case they will impair the performance of your electric bike as well as your safety and enjoyment whilst riding Be sure to use your FISHAW electric bike only for its intended purpose as it may otherwise not withstand the stress and fail Risk of an accident Pay particular attention to the fact that there is enough clearance between your crotch and the top tube so that you do not hurt your...

Page 18: ...the rear derailleur may collide with the spokes This can destroy the rear derailleur the rear wheel or the frame For more information see the chapter The Gears and the instructions of the component manufacturers on their respective websites 4 Make sure the saddle is not twisted by using the top tube or the bottom bracket shell as a reference If necessary open the seat clamp realign the saddle and ...

Page 19: ...n the Display Manual for your model on our website https fishaw com manual ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE WITH YOUR FISHAW ELECTRIC BICYCLE 1 Have you ridden an electric bicycle before Please note the riding characteristics of this revolutionary hybrid drive concept Set off for your first ride by selecting the lowest level of drive assistance Slowly approach the potential of your FI...

Page 20: ...g pushing lifting and carrying the FISHAW electric bike is more difficult Bear this in mind when loading your electric bike into a car and unloading it or when mounting it on a bicycle carrier system Removing the battery will decrease the weight of your e bike for moving it Be aware that the brakes of your FISHAW electric bike are always more effective than the drive motor If you face any problems...

Page 21: ...chanic immediately For more information see the chapter The Brake System and the instructions of the component manufacturers on their respective websites 5 Let your FISHAW electric bike bounce on the ground from a small height If there is any rattling see where it comes from Check the bearings and bolted connections if necessary Tighten them slightly if necessary 6 If you have a FISHAW electric bi...

Page 22: ...ithout previous warning Maintain and service your FISHAW electric bike regularly In cases of doubt it is always best to replace components ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE ON YOUR FISHAW ELECTRIC BIKE 1 Are the connections of the rechargeable battery the drive control panel or the command console and the drive correctly connected For more information see the chapter on The Battery 2 D...

Page 23: ...the component manufacturers on their respective websites or contact your bicycle mechanic The seating position depends mostly on how you want to use the FISHAW electric bike If sitting on the saddle causes you trouble e g because it numbs your crotch this may be due to the saddle Your FISHAW electric bike has a wide range of saddles available and we have designed our bikes with the most comfortabl...

Page 24: ...for the deeper insertion depth If the seat post does not move easily inside the seat tube or if it cannot be tightened sufficiently ask your bicycle mechanic for advice Do not use brute force Tighten carefully by approaching the prescribed maximum torque value in small steps 0 5 Nm increments and check the proper fit of the component in between Never exceed the maximum torque value indicated by th...

Page 25: ...tick the Allen key into its head first as it is normally countersunk and therefore impossible to be hit directly Now you can move the handlebar stem unit up and down as a whole Be sure not to pull out the stem too far The mark on the stem end min max stop limit or the like should always remain within the tube Setting the stem to a lower position can only add to your safety Realign the handlebars w...

Page 26: ...eadset and the instructions of the component manufacturers on their respective websites The vertical setting range is determined by the intermediate rings also referred to as spacers Unscrew the bolt at the top of the fork steerer tube which serves to adjust the initial bearing pressure remove the Ahead cap and release the bolts on either side of the stem by up to three turns Remove the stem and S...

Page 27: ...r this also influences your pedalling Whether the saddle is positioned more to the front or to the back of the bike will alter how rearward the pedalling position of your legs is You need to have the saddle horizontal to pedal in a relaxed manner If it is tilted you will constantly have to lean against the handlebars to prevent yourself from slipping off the saddle Make sure the saddle is clamped ...

Page 28: ...FiSHAW Urban Trekking Folding and Mountain Bikes With most brake systems the distance between the handlebar grips and the brake levers is adjustable This makes it more convenient and easier to reach for riders with small hands to operate by bringing the brake levers closer to the handlebars On most models there is a small adjusting screw on the brake lever When adjusting the lever reach make sure ...

Page 29: ...tially consist of two operative elements 1 The hand lever on one side of the hub which creates a clamping force via a cam when you close it 2 The tightening nut on the other side of the hub with which the preload on the threaded rod quick release axle is set Do not touch the brake disc directly after having stopped e g after a long down hill ride you may burn your fingers Always let the brake disc...

Page 30: ...ounding terrain and traffic In an emergency situation the brakes must bring your FISHAW e bike to a halt as quickly as possible In the event of such emergency braking the rider s weight shifts forward abruptly thus reducing the load on the rear wheel The rate of deceleration is primarily limited by the danger of the rear wheel losing contact with the ground resulting in an overturning of the FISHA...

Page 31: ... When replacing any parts be sure to only use parts that bear the appropriate mark and to be on the safe side original spare parts Refer to the instructions of the component manufacturers on their respective websites before you start to readjust or to service the brake or before doing any work whatsoever If you are in any doubt contact your bicycle mechanic to perform these tasks DISC BRAKES FUNCT...

Page 32: ...ilure If you are in doubt contact your bicycle mechanic HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES URBAN MODELS UB400 UB600 FOLDING F30 MOUNTAIN BIKES M300 M500 FUNCTIONAL CHECK Regularly check the lines and connections for leaks while pulling on the brake lever Contact your bicycle mechanic immediately in the event of a brake liquid leakage A leak in the brake lines can render the brake ineffective Risk of an acciden...

Page 33: ...t a positive braking response before the lever touches the handlebars Make sure the brake cables are in sound condition Damaged cables should be replaced immediately as they can snap Risk of an accident WEAR AND MAINTENANCE To a certain extent the wear of the brake pads can be compensated for directly at the brake lever Unscrew the Knurled lock nut on the bolt through which the cable enters the gr...

Page 34: ... downhill Every turn of the pedals takes you many metres forward at correspondingly high speed When riding your FiSHAW pedelec reduce the cadence and the pedalling force shortly before you start shifting If you continue pedalling forcefully the high chain forces could result in a chain failure Continue pedalling at reduced cadence during gear shifting however at clearly reduced pedalling force In ...

Page 35: ...y gear bigger transmission Small chainwheel front easy gear smaller transmission Large sprocket rear easy gear smaller transmission Small sprocket rear heavy gear bigger transmission The bottom bracket is the interface between cranks and frame There are different designs in some cases the bearing spindle is part of the bottom bracket in some other cases it is integrated into the right crank Sealed...

Page 36: ...heels sprockets i e on the right side to the higher gears and on the left side to the tower gears Make yourself familiar with your new gears in an area free of traffic Shifting gears under load i e while pedalling hard can make the chain slip At the very least the service life of the chain will be reduced considerably If there is movement between bearing spindle and cranks they can sustain damage ...

Page 37: ...ts Regular Inspections Before Riding the Bicycle Before riding the bicycle check the following items If any problems are found consult your local bicycle mechanic or FiSHAW Is gear shifting carried out smoothly Has excess play increased in the links Has excess play increased in the pulleys Are there any abnormal noises coming from the derailleur Is there any noticeable damage on the chain ADJUSTIN...

Page 38: ...justment prevents the chain from getting stuck between sprocket and spokes or the rear derailleur or the derailleur cage from touching the spokes which could result in damage to the spokes the rear derailleur and the frame In the worst case it could be impossible to continue cycling How to Adjust a Rear Derailleur https www youtube com watch v UkZxP IZ1ngY ab_channel ParkTool If your FISHAW electr...

Page 39: ...TENACE Regular and correct lubrication of your bike s chain makes for enjoyable riding and prolongs its service life It is not the quantity but the distribution and regular application of lubricant that counts Clean the dirt and oil off your chain with a slightly oily rag from time to time Special degreasers are not necessary they even have a damaging effect Having cleaned the chain as thoroughly ...

Page 40: ... tube against the edges of the rim trough which are often sharp The wheels are subjected to considerable stress through the weight of the rider and any carried baggage as well as through bumpy road surfaces and terrain Although wheels are manufactured with great care and delivered accurately trued spokes and nipples can lose a little tension on the first few kilometres Ask your bicycle mechanic to...

Page 41: ...ayed sides Dampness and dirt penetrating the tyre can cause damage to its inner structure The tube might burst Risk of an accident If you mount a new tyre with another size than the standard tyre mounted it might be possible that the clearance between the front of your shoe and the wheel will be reduced when you ride at reduced speed Risk of an accident Treat your tyres with care Always ride your ...

Page 42: ...time to time For this purpose lift the wheel off the ground and spin it with your hand Watch the gap between the rim and the brake pads If the gap varies by a millimetre or more you should ask your bicycle mechanic to true up the wheel Do not ride with untrue wheels An untrue wheel can impair your braking ability Loose spokes must be tightened at once Otherwise the load on the other spokes and the...

Page 43: ...move the cap and the fastening nut off the valve and deflate the tyre completely Press both tyre sides from the rim side towards the centre of the rim This will ease the removal Apply a plastic tyre lever to one bead of the tyre about 5 cm beside the valve and lever the tyre out of the rim in this area Hold the tyre lever fast in its position Slip the second tyre lever between rim and tyre at a di...

Page 44: ... pinched and squashed between the tyre and the rim You can prevent this by pushing the inner tube into the hollow of the tyre with a finger as you work along Work the tyre into the rim by approaching the valve symmetrically from both sides Towards the end you will have to pull the tyre vigorously downwards to make the already mounted portion of the tyre slip towards the deepest part of the rim wel...

Page 45: ...ick release pull the brake lever several times if you have disc brakes To do so lift your FISHAW bike off the ground and spin the wheel with your hand With the wheel spinning the rotor should not drag along the brake calliper or the brake pads and the rim should keep off the rim brake pads Before setting off again check that the brake surfaces and or rotors are still free of grease or other lubric...

Page 46: ... handlebars are not slanted Make sure the front wheel is in line with the top tube and the stem Tighten up the stem clamping screws Use a torque wrench and never exceed the maximum torque values You will find the prescribed values directly on the components and or in the operating instructions of the component manufacturers on their respective websites Check the headset for play as described above...

Page 47: ...GATIVE SUSPENSION TRAVEL SAG The suspension travel that is taken up by the rear structure or the fork when the rider takes up his or her usual riding position at a standstill This is usually specified as a percentage of the overall suspension travel LOCKOUT In most cases a lever on the suspension element or the handlebars A device to block the fork or the rear shock so that the suspension element ...

Page 48: ...an important comfort and safety factor is lost if the tyre briefly loses contact with the ground The suspension fork should yield by 10 25 of the maximum suspension travel To measure the travel you can use the rubber ring mainly located on the thinner plunging tube of the suspension fork If there is no rubber ring tie up a cable tie around one of the stanchion tubes Make sure it is not too tight y...

Page 49: ... ring cable tie has shifted over the entire length of the tube or if the fork audibly bottoms out and hits the top repeatedly when riding off roador on bad roads the setting of the springs is too soft In the case of air suspension forks the pressure must be increased In the case of steel coils have them replaced by your bicycle mechanic Suspension forks are designed in a way to absorb shocks If th...

Page 50: ...ng surfaces of the stanchion tubes and the wiper rings are absolutely clean 2 Clean the suspension fork if it is soiled directly after the ride with water and a soft sponge 3 After washing your bike spray the stanchion tubes of the suspension fork with a little grease spray or apply a very thin film of hydraulic oil Compress the fork several times and wipe off excess lubricant with a clean rag bef...

Page 51: ...s a high performance product It will give you reliable service if it is installed properly and regularly maintained Please read through these instructions fully and follow them carefully WARNING Exa Form Rear Shocks must be regularly maintained by a qualified bicycle mechanic Do not disassemble your rear shock Disassembly could cause damage and severe personally injury as some of the contents are ...

Page 52: ... suitable clothing cycling glasses are absolutely essential when you are riding your FISHAW electric bike They not only protect your eyes from the sun and the wind but also keep out flies and other impurities that may impede your vision when they fly into your eyes Risk of an accident Good cycling glasses must fit closely against your face so that the wind does not get into your eyes from the side...

Page 53: ...ing frees the stay and hereby prevents a possible accident The plug connection can easily be refastened Damaged mudguards should be replaced in any case Risk of an accident Transporting Baggage There are various ways of carrying baggage on your FISHAW electric bike Your choice will primarily depend on the weight and volume of the baggage and on the e bike model you are using Using a backpack is a ...

Page 54: ...ion in this regard Child Seats Make sure the child you are taking with you always wears a suitable helmet Keep in mind that you should always wear a helmet as well Cover the springs of your saddle to make sure that your child will not have their fingers pinched It is legally permissible to install and use child carriers on pedelec electric bikes in all states of Australia Please note that your sto...

Page 55: ...owing devices Some of the towing devices are attached to the seat post of the bike that it is towing Suspension from one point of the seat post is somewhat unstable Systems in which the kids bike is coupled to the adult s bike are more suitable Towing devices affect the braking behaviour of your FISHAW electric bike Before riding with a kids bike towing device on public roads practice riding and b...

Page 56: ...at regular intervals during the journey A FISHAW electric bike that detaches from the carrier system may endanger other road users Always secure the FISHAW electric bike or its components when putting it them into the interior of your car Parts shifting around can cause a car accident Please make sure the lights and the number plate of your car are not hidden from view For some carriers a second e...

Page 57: ...t of an electric bike is higher than the weight of a bike without a drive It could be that you can only transport one or two electric bikes instead of three bikes without drive systems Make sure to remove all movable and loose parts and above all the rechargeable battery before transporting the electric bike inside or outside the car If you transport your FISHAW electric bike without its battery o...

Page 58: ...intervals Avoid cleaning your bike with a high pressure cleaner The high pressure jet will cause water to enter bearings by passing through the seals and dilute the lubricants thereby increasing the friction This destroys and impairs the functioning of the bearing races in the long term High pressure jets are also likely to remove frame stickers The electronics will be damaged by high pressure wat...

Page 59: ...ause damage to the structure of the tyres It is therefore better to hang the wheels or the entire FISHAW electric bike or to check the tyre pressure regularly Clean your FISHAW electric bike and protect it against corrosion Remove the seat post and let moisture that may have entered dry Spray a little finely atomized oil into the metal seat tube Shift the gear to the smallest chainwheel and the sm...

Page 60: ...y bring your FiSHAW electric bike to your FiSHAW bicycle mechanic for its first inspection after 100 to 300 kilometres 5 to 15 hours of initial use or four to six weeks and at the very latest after three months All bolted connections of the FiSHAW electric bike components must be tightened carefully and checked regularly to ensure the safe and reliable operation of your FiSHAW electric bike This i...

Page 61: ...sual inspection X Suspension forks Check retighten bolts if necessary lubricate X All inclusive service change oil Crank Check retighten if necessary X Dismount regrease cups Chain Check grease if necessary X Check wear replace if necessary derailleur gears After 1000 km or 50 hours of use Painted Surfaces Thoroughly Clean Polish X Wheels Spokes Check for trueness and tension X True or Retighten I...

Page 62: ...the component manufacturers on their respective websites and attend to the replacement of safety relevant components such as handlebars brakes etc if necessary Keep in mind that retrofitted accessories can impair the functioning of your FiSHAW E Bike If you are in doubt or if you have any questions contact your FiSHAW customer service representative A Note on Wear Some components of you FiSHAW ele...

Page 63: ...y does not cover labour and transport costs nor does it cover follow up costs resulting from defects The warranty does not apply to bikes that have been used in competition for jumping or that have been subjected to any other kind of overstress The warranty does not apply to e bikes that have been used for jumping or subjected to any other kind of overstress It does not cover damage resulting from...

Page 64: ...il to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure The benefits to the consumer given by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies of the Australian Consumer Law in relation to the goods and services to which this warranty relates In case of any inquiries please contact your FiSHAW customer service representative visit www fishaw com to find contact ...

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