American Flyer E-Wave User manual

E-Wave Electric Bicycle
Ownerʼs Reference Guide
American Flyer Bikes
640 N Tustin Ave #100, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.AmericanFlyerBicycle.com

Important Warranty Information
- Before assembling your E Wave
Register your American Flyer bike by visiting our website:
www.AmericanFlyerBicycle.com/warranty-registration/
Perform a visual inspection of your shipping box and your bike to see
everything arrived without shipping issues. Take pictures if you
suspect excessively rough handling.
-Before Riding your American Flyer bike
Be sure all the items are properly torqued, tightened and connected.
Especially the handlebar, front wheel and pedals. The pedals, in
particular, must be very tightly fastened. Your bicycle's warranty is
voided if not assembled by an authorized American Flyer Service
Center.
If you have any doubts contact us via our support number
[phone], or send us an email at
[e-mail]
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What is Pedal Assist?
Also known as Pedelec, pedal assist refers to the use of sensors
that measure the cadence (speed) of your pedaling. This info is
passed to the bike's controller, which generates the power needed
to give you a great ride.
We recommend you to ride your bike with the power off at first, to
become familiar with your E-Wave's braking and gear shifting. Then,
you can start testing the assist levels incrementally to gain familiarity
with the optimal settings for your riding style.
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Charging the Battery
The American Flyer E-Wave features a high-capacity Lithium Ion
rechargeable battery. Charge the battery fully before your first use.
The charger that came with your E-Wave recognizes the battery
pack’s initial charge and will automatically cease charging when the
battery is fully charged; don’t be shy about topping off your battery
any time at all.
•Be sure the bike is powered off.
•The battery pack can be charged while connected on-board the bike
and it can also be charged when removed off of the bike (see
Removing Battery pack on page 13).
Onboard charging:
•Stand on the left side (non-drive side) and locate the charge port cover
on the bottom of the battery pack.#
•Lift the rubber dust cap away to expose the DC charge port.
•Carefully, plug the charger into the charger port
•Connect the AC power cable into the charger and plug the cable into
the power outlet.
•The charger will automatically start charging if the battery needs to be
charged.
•When the charger is charging the battery, the indicator LED will turn
RED. When the charger is complete, the charger will turn GREEN.
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•Charging takes between 1 and 6 hours, depending on battery size and
initial charge level (see verifying battery charge level on page 10).
•When the pack is fully charged, the charger’s light will change from
amber to green and automatically stop charging.
•Disconnect the charger from the wall. Remove the charger plug from
battery and close the rubber dust cap.
Caution:
The charger can become warm during charging.
Do not place anything over the charger while it is charging.
Do not use the charger in wet areas.
Do not cover the body of the charger when charging.
Do not charge he battery with any charger which is not supplied or
approved to charge your bike.
Do not drop the charger or subject to high vibration.
Make sure the rubber cap is properly closed at all times the battery isn’t
charging.!
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Turning the bicycle ON and OFF
The electric bicycle can be ridden like a normal bicycle with the power
turned ON or OFF. However the Pedal Assist and Throttle (if installed)
will be active only if the power is turned ON.
•Locate the power button on the front face of the Controller.
•Have both feet off the pedals as the torque sensor will calibrate when
turning on.
•Press the power button.
•The lights on the controller's display panel will illuminate, giving an
indication of the battery’s charge level and selected assist level.
For the Sport Controller (Class 3)
•The E-Wave will Pedal Assist up to 28 mph.
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For the Sport Controller with the Throttle kit installed (Stock
version)
•The E-Wave can now ride on battery power alone. Throttle up to
20 mph. Also the pedal Assist will be active at the same time up
to 28 mph.
•Pressing and holding the power button again will turn off the controller.
•Power should be turned off after each ride to avoid draining the battery.
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Using the Brakes
The bike comes equipped with front and rear Shimano disc
brakes; one of the most reliable bike brands. The brake's main
function is to slow down or to stop the bicycle.
•The brake on the front wheel is controlled by the lever on the left-
hand side of the handlebar.
•The brake on the rear wheel is controlled by the lever on the right-
hand side of the handlebar.
•The front brake provides the majority of the bicycle's stopping power.
•When slowing down on slippery surfaces, use the rear brake first
before applying the front brake.
•A signal wire from each brake lever automatically cuts power to the
motor when either brake is being used. This prevents undue wear to
the electric motor.!
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Shifting the gears
Your E-Wave comes equipped with a Shimano 8 speed gear set.
The lower gears are useful for starting off from a stop or when
riding slowly or climbing steep hills. Higher gears are most
effective when riding at speed. The mid gears fit into the space
between. As a normal bike, you will get used to using the gear
settings that are most comfortable for your ride and trip.
•The twist shifter is located on the right side of the handlebar.
The gear shifting system and motor assist are entirely
independent; neither affects the other’s performance. Both work
toward the goal of propelling the bike, of course, and their
contributions are additive.!
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Using the Assist Control
The control system can be used to maintain a constant level of
pedal assist.
How to use the Assist control feature:
•Turn your bike on.
•Using the +or -Buttons, you can select the Assist levels between
ECO ( Battery efficiency ), 1, 2 and 3.
•The LED will illuminate to indicate the Assist Level you are selecting
•Only by pushing the Sport button, the controller will set to the
maximum Assist level.
•Once you start pedaling, the controller will make the motor turn
accordingly.
•The bike will now maintain a constant Pedal Assist until:
1. The brakes are applied, or
2. The + or - buttons are pressed to adjust the Assist level, or
3. You stop pedaling, or
4. The battery runs down completely
Note: If your battery level is low, we recommend selecting a lower assist level as the
Battery Management system can deactivate the assist support to protect the
battery from getting too low. Charge your battery fully before each ride.
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