Vivax E-Drive, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...instruction manual ...

Page 2: ...ou getting out for a leisurely yet fitness enhancing bicycle ride with your partner or group of friends A bicycle should remain a wonderful piece of sport equipment The functions and handling characteristics of your bicycle do not change by the system Because of the small extra weight of less than 2 kilograms you can use the bicycle further without reservation From the outside you can only see the...

Page 3: ...lation removing the battery 9 3 2 Recharching and storing the battery 10 3 3 Battery management safety references 12 3 4 Adjusting the seat post 13 3 5 Saddlebag 13 4 Operation and programming 14 4 1 Switching the drive on off 14 4 2 Storing the pedal frequency 15 4 3 Cycling tips 16 5 Service and maintenance 17 5 1 Inspection 17 5 2 Maintenance 17 5 3 Cleaning 17 5 4 Service points 18 6 Troublesh...

Page 4: ... handling the product 1 2 Intended conditions of use The vivax assist is designed exclusively as an auxiliary drive to physically assist the cyclist Using it in any other way does not comply with our conditions The manufacturer supplier shall not be liable for damages arising from misures The operator bears the sole risk The drive is not certified for competition Using the product in compliance wi...

Page 5: ... Only clean and perform maintenance work when the battery has been removed Do not perform any repairs or maintenance work you are not qualified for Keep children away during maintenance work Assure that the push button plug in the saddle bag is connected black plug 6 pin Do not use store the system at sub zero temperatures It is possible that thereby the electronic control and the battery will be ...

Page 6: ...nd store it dry Immediately contact an authorized special dealer at water entry You should switch the system off in the following situations when you ride downhill in heavy traffic when approaching crossings or obstacles critical situations After ending of each journey the battery should be removed recharged and stored out of the reach of children Transport Protect seat post and saddle bag from wa...

Page 7: ...s it supports your own muscle power Propulsion is provided by an electric drive the vivax assist gear box works in combination with the bottom bracket The power supply comes from a high performance battery which is stowed away in the saddlebag The drive is activated by the push button on the handlebar 2 technical specification technical specification ...

Page 8: ...ech 2 crank Power supply 8 Saddlebag Storage for the battery and cables 9 Battery it s possible that the type varies 11 Connection plug for the battery to the charger controller Battery charger 12 Battery charger with a connecting cable for the battery 13 Power cable for the battery charger If the grounding type plug is not correct for your country please use an adapter or aks your authorized spec...

Page 9: ... 25 Ah or the like charge announcement BMS Operating time min 70 100 minutes at maximum load Recharging time app 3 6 hours depends on the type of the bat tery Life span within of app 500 recharging cycles the capaci ty falls to about 70 Weight 850 g 1250 g Battery charger 30 V 65 W or the like 3 A Function push button on off programming the pedal frequency Seat post model Truvativ Hussefelt or the...

Page 10: ...n the bicycle in the event of low temperatures sub zero or high temperatures over 30 C during long breaks e g winter during transport when you ride downhill on trials through heavy vibrations the saddlebag can break in heavy rain during breaks to avoid unauthorized operation by a third person Installing the battery Open the zip fastener of the saddlebag not completely to avoid that the zip doesn t...

Page 11: ...harge level indicator is only a guideline Never leave the battery unattended when recharging or recharge on a flammable material and near flammable materials or in a box heat accumulation Always disconnect the battery charger from the mains plug after each recharging process Recharging takes app 3 6 hours depends on battery capacity Recharge it again after 3 6 months and never store it unloaded Th...

Page 12: ...battery flashes the battery is nearly empty In the course of the recharging more and more LEDs are shining If four LEDs shine and the fifth LED flashes the battery is loaded to 80 If all five LEDs shine the battery is fully loaded app 96 Recharging process charger 15 Start LED flickers green Battery is being recharged LED flickers green Battery is fully recharged LED shines green continuously Stan...

Page 13: ...w the battery in the fire never let it fall don t damage it don t manipulate it and never short circuit it danger of explosion Use only batteries which are certified from the manufacturer The custom of other batteries can lead to injuries fire defects at the drive The manu facturer assumes no liability and warranty Do not open the battery There is the danger of a short circuit With opened battery ...

Page 14: ...simply and protect the electronics against water intake Never adjust the fix ring 14 the warranty will be invalid When adjusting the height of the seat post avoid circular motions as far as possible cables can be damaged Further it s possible that you have to retighten some cables of the push button from the saddlebag The electronic control is not suitable for operation at sub zero temperatures 3 ...

Page 15: ...ed pedal frequency Danger Only activate the drive while cycling If you switch the drive on with a raised rear wheel the pedals and the rear wheel will be propelled immediately danger of injury Switching off A short activation of the push button switches the drive off again The drive switches off automatically in the following situations Braking of the bicycle NEVER abrupt pedal frequency less than...

Page 16: ...cycle with the required pedal frequency keep the push button pressed for min 5 to max 10 seconds When releasing the push button the frequency you even pedal get stored After the storage process the system is activated Push the push button again briefly the drive will switch off Pedal frequency storage process to the highest frequency You store the highest pedal frequency while riding When the driv...

Page 17: ...avoid unauthorized operation by a third person always remove the battery when leaving the bicycle e g during a break Note Note about outdoor transport by car transport on car bike racks When it rains the bicycle is exposed to very large amounts of water Protect the electrical components such as push button saddlebag and seat tube with a water tight wind proof sheet Disconnect the battery and take ...

Page 18: ... fastening for damages and mechanical security Check the saddlebag for tears and damage Control the battery charge Perform a function test After an accident both the bicycle and the vivax assist should be inspected by an authorized dealer 5 2 Maintenance Never unfasten the motor mounting screw 16 on the seat tube Never disconnect the cables and plugs except battery Service and maintenance 5 3 Clea...

Page 19: ...contact an authorized specialist dealer 6 6 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Corrective Action The drive does not start Plug to the battery is loose plug connection of the push button is loose in the saddlebag Check the plug connection put the plug on and off once don t pull on the cables Battery is damaged Visit an authorized specialist Push button is damaged Visit an authorized specialist The drive...

Page 20: ...n errors Batteries are subjects of consumption and are subjects to a certain aging see load cycles In no case Gruber Antrieb GmbH CO KG is responsible for consequential and besiders damages such as these may have originated With the help of this drive your bicycle becomes a Pedelec pedal electric and cycle which describes a special type of electrical bicycle with which the cyclist must pedal and g...

Page 21: ... are no longer usable to an authorized special dealer Do not throw the parts into the household rubbish 8 Disposal Take the time and allow your specialist dealer to help you explain the vivax assist based on the check list Only with a filled out check list we can offer a free support and guarantee a fast support in case of a complaint 9 Briefing check list Note Gruber Antrieb GmbH CO KG can revise...

Page 22: ...ng and pull out only up to the mark fixing ring must not be released never use force wires could be damaged Never loosen the motor mounting screws in the seat tube app 7 cm over the bottom bracket Seat post may need extra grease especially when it is used in bad weather Do not clean with high pressure cleaner water must not get into the seat tube Jerky aggressive backpedalling can cause damage and...

Page 23: ...tton do not separate or rip from the cables must also be connected The small 3 pin connector needs only be joined to the speed sensor if a speed limiter 25km h limit has been installed Close the saddlebag Only use the push button while driving never when stopped Quick press about 1 second of the push button and the drive runs with the pre programmed speed Press again and the drive switches off The...

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