BH ATOM X User manual

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MANUAL ATOM X
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ATOM X MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION 32
SAFETY INFORMATION 33
OVERVIEW OF THE PEDAL-ASSIST BIKE 35
PEDAL ASSISTANCE SYSTEM OPERATION 36
Components of the Pedal Assistance System 36
The Pedal Assistance System 37
Assistance Modes of the Pedal Assistance System 37
Range of the Pedal Assistance System 37
Starting Pedalling 38
DISPLAY PANEL 38
Overview of the Display Panel 38
Display Panel Operation 38
BATTERY AND CHARGER 47
Technology 47
Smart Key Bracelet
Energy Saving Modes
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Suitable Charging Environments 50
Unsuitable Charging and Discharging Environments and Solutions 50
Battery Charging Process 50
Checking the Charge Level of the Battery 51
MOTOR 52
WARRANTY PROGRAMME 52
Warranty 52
Exceptions 52
Liability 52
CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 53
Battery Care 53
Motor Maintenance 53
Storage 53
Prolonged Storage 53
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 53
Motor 53
Battery 53
Central Display Panel 53
FAQ
LIST OF ERRORS
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of this BH ATOMX. Enjoy your BH bike!
For over a century, BH has been synonymous with bicycles, cycling, sportsmanship and the will to improve.
Manychildrenhavegiventheirrst,hesitantturnsofthepedalswithBHandmanylegendarycyclistsbuilt
their reputations on our bicycles. The industrial activity of BH (Beistegui Hermanos) began in 1909, in the arms
manufacturing town of Eibar (Guipúzcoa, Spain) thanks to the talent and entrepreneurial spirit of three brothers:
Cosme, Domingo and Juan Beistegui Albistegui. The company, which initially manufactured weapons, took
a radical change of direction after the First World War and set out to provide a fast, comfortable and affordable
means of transport for the residents of Eibar. The result was some very lightweight, agile and reliable bicycles.
This was the birth of one of the current cycling icons and one of the strongest and most successful brands.
From that point onwards, thanks to technological advances and its commitment to sport, BH has brought
sporting triumphs and numerous innovations to the world of cycling.
This manual is designed to help you with the functions and maintenance of your BH ATOM X pedal-assist bicycle.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE WARNINGS INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
Especially important information in this manual is highlighted by the following notations:
WARNING
WARNING indicates a dangerous situation which, if not avoided, could lead to
a fatal accident or serious injury. Follow the safety instructions that follow this
symbol to avoid any injuries or fatal accidents.
ATTENTION ATTENTION indicates special precautions that should be taken to prevent the
vehicle and other property from being damaged.
NOTE NOTE provides essential information to facilitate or explain the procedures.
*Theproductandspecicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
SEE THE LOCAL HIGHWAY CODE AND ROAD SAFETY REGULATIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS
PEDAL-ASSIST BICYCLE.
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 RIDING
• Do not pedal or move the bicycle while the battery charger is connected. If you do, it may cause the power
cable to become entangled in the pedals, which may damage the battery charger, the power cable and/or
the charging port.
• Do not ride the bicycle if there is a fault with the battery or any component of the pedal assistance system.
Otherwise you may lose control and suffer serious injury.
• Do not start moving with one foot on a pedal and the other on the ground and then start riding the bicycle
when you have reached a certain speed. Otherwise you may lose control and suffer serious injury.
You should only start moving when you are properly seated on the bicycle seat.
• Do not activate the throttle function if the back wheel is not touching the ground. Otherwise, the wheel will
rotate in the air at high speed and may cause injury.
• Be sure to check the remaining battery capacity before riding at night. The light powered by the battery
pack will go off soon after the remaining battery capacity decreases to the point where riding with assisted
power is no longer possible. Riding without a light may increase the risk of injury.
• Do not modify or remove any parts of the pedal assistance system. Do not install non-original parts or
accessories. If you do, they may damage the product, cause a fault or increase the risk of being injured.
• When you stop, make sure that you apply the front and rear brakes and keep your feet on the ground.
Leaving one foot on a pedal when stationary could accidentally activate the assisted power function,
which could cause you to lose control and suffer serious injury.
1.2 CHARGER
• Never use this battery charger to charge other electrical devices.
• Do not use any other charger or charging method to recharge the batteries of the electric bicycle.
Usinganyotherchargermayleadtoare,explosionordamagetothebatteries.
• This battery charger may be used by children aged 8 or over and by persons with physical, sensory
or mental impairments, or who lack the necessary experience and knowledge, provided that they are
supervised and instructed on how to use the battery charger safely and they understand the dangers
involved. Do not allow children to play with the battery charger. Cleaning and maintenance should not
be performed by unsupervised children.
• Although the battery charger is water resistant, do not allow it to be submerged in water or other liquids.
Furthermore, never use the battery charger if the terminals are wet.
• Never touch the charger's power plug, charging port or contacts with wet hands. You may suffer an
electric shock.
• Do not touch the charger's contacts with metal objects. Do not allow any foreign matter to enter, it may
causeshortcircuitsinthecontacts,whichmaycauseelectricshock,areordamagetothebatterycharger.
• Regularly clean any dust off the power plug. Moisture or other problems could reduce the effectiveness of
theinsulationandcauseare.
• Neverdismantleormodifythebatterycharger.Youmaycauseareorsufferanelectricshock.
• Do not use multi-socket adaptors or extension cables. Using a multi-socket adaptor or similar may exceed
theratedcurrentandcauseare.
• Do not use with the cable tied up or coiled and do not store with the cable coiled around the body of the
maincharger.Ifthecableisdamageditmaycauseareoryoumaysufferanelectricshock.
• Firmly insert the power plug and charging plug in the socket. If the power plug and charging plug are not
fullyinserted,thismaycauseareduetoanelectricdischargeoroverheating.
• Donotusethebatterychargerneartoammablematerialsorgases.
Thismaycauseareorexplosion.
• Never cover the battery charger or place objects on it while it is charging.This may lead to internal
overheatingandcauseare.
• Donotdropthebatterychargerorexposeittostrongimpacts.Otherwise,itmaycauseareorelectricshock.
• If the power cable is damaged, stop using the battery charger and take it to an authorised dealer.
• Handle the power cable with care. Plugging in the battery charger indoors while the bicycle is outdoors
may lead to the power cable being caught on or damaged by doors or windows.
• Do not pass the wheels of the bicycle over the power cable or plug.
Otherwise you may damage the power cable or port.
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1.3 BATTERY
• Keep the battery and battery charger out of the reach of children.
• Do not touch the battery or battery charger during charging. As the battery pack and battery charger reach
temperaturesof40–70°Cduringcharging,touchingthemmayleadtorstdegreeburns.
• Ifthebatterycaseisdamaged,crackedoryounoticeunusualsmells,donotuseit.Theleakageofuid
from the battery may cause serious injury.
• Do not short the contacts of the battery's charging port. If you do, it may cause the battery to heat up or
catchre,causingseriousinjuryordamagetoproperty.
• Donotdismantleormodifythebattery.Ifyoudo,itmaycausethebatterytoheatuporcatchre,causing
serious injury or damage to property.
• Donotdropthebatteryorsubjectittoimpacts.Ifyoudo,itmaycausethebatterytoheatuporcatchre,
causing serious injury or damage to property.
• Donotdisposeofthebatteryinareorexposeittoheatsources.Otherwise,thismaycauseareor
explosion, resulting in serious injury or damage to property.
1.4 BLUETOOTH (ONLY COMPATIBLE MODELS)
• Do not use the wireless Bluetooth function in areas such as hospitals or medical institutions where it is
forbidden to use electronic or wireless equipment. Otherwise, this may affect the medical equipment and
cause an accident.
• When using the wireless Bluetooth function, keep the screen at a safe distance from any pacemakers in
use. Otherwise, the radio waves may interfere with the operation of the pacemaker.
• Do not use the wireless Bluetooth function near to automatically controlled equipment, such as automatic
doors,realarms,etc.Otherwise,theradiowavesmayinterferewiththeequipmentandcauseanaccident
due to a malfunction or unintended operation.
1.5 DISPOSAL
• The drive unit, battery, charger, display panel, torque sensor and accessories and packaging must be
disposed of and recycled in an environmentally friendly way.
• Do not dispose of the bicycle or its components together with household waste.
• For EU countries:
Pursuant to Directive 2012/19/EU and Directive 2006/66/EC, electrical devices/tools that can no longer
be used and defective or used battery packs/batteries must be disposed of and recycled separately and
in an environmentally friendly way. Hand over any batteries that can no longer be used to an authorised
bicycle supplier.
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2. OVERVIEW OF THE PEDAL-ASSIST BIKE
Motor
Torque sensor Ion Lithium
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EMOTION Display Panel
Brose S Central Motor
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3. PEDAL ASSISTANCE SYSTEM OPERATION
3.1 Components of the Pedal Assistance System
The BH EMOTION pedal assistance system consists of the following components:
A.Amotor,whichdrivesthebicycle.Thelocationofthemotoridentiesthetypeofsystemused
a. Central Motor System. Motor located on the bottom bracket axle.
b. Rear Motor System. Motor located on the rear hub.
c. AWD System (All Wheel Drive System). Two motors located on the front and rear hubs.
B. A display panel which, among other things, allows you to select the assistance mode.
C. A battery that powers the operation of the motor and can be located in different places.
D. A torque sensor that reads the force applied on the pedal by the user.
E. A control system that acts as the brain of the system, receiving and sending signals to the
other components.
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3.2 The Pedal Assistance System
The pedal assistance system is designed to provide the optimal amount of assisted power.
It provides assistance within a standard range, based on factors such as the pedalling force, the speed of the
bicycle and the drivetrain. The system does not provide assistance in the following situations:
- If the display panel is switched off.
- When travelling at 25 km/h or faster.
- If you are not pedalling and the throttle function is released at 6 km/h.
- If there is no remaining battery life.
- If the assistance mode selected is 0% assistance.
3.3 Assistance Modes of the Pedal Assistance System
There are multiple power assistance modes available.
Select the 100% AUTO power mode (or BOOST), the 70% mode (or SPORT), the 50% mode (or ECO+), the
30% mode (or ECO) or the 0% mode (or NO ASSIST), depending on what best suits your cycling conditions.
Seethe“DISPLAYPANEL”sectiontondouthowtoswitchbetweenassistancemodes.
AUTO Use when you want to obtain gradual power.
100% or BOOST Use when you want to get maximum power from the system.
70% or SPORT Usewhenclimbingdifcultterrains.
50% or ECO + Use when you want a more comfortable ride, e.g. when climbing a steep hill.
30% or ECO Use when you want to travel as far as possible.
0% or NO ASSIST Use when you want to travel without assisted power. You can continue to use the other
functions of the display panel.
3.4 Range of the Pedal Assistance System
The range of the system will vary, depending on the following riding conditions, among others:
• Frequent starts and stops.
• Gear ratio of the drivetrain.
• Numerous steep slopes.
• Poor road conditions.
• Transporting heavy loads.
• Cycling into a strong headwind.
• Low ambient temperature.
• Deteriorated battery.
• When using the light (only applicable to models equipped with battery-powered lights).
• Ifthebicycleisnotinasuitablecondition,e.g.lowpressureinthetyres,insufcientlubricationofthechain
orabrakenotttedcorrectly.
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3.5 Starting Pedalling
Beforerestingyourfeetonthepedals,youmustsitontheseatandholdthehandlebarrmly.Specialcare
should be taken if you start pedalling when using a high assistance mode (100%/BOOST mode, or 70%/SPORT
mode), as the motor will respond with maximum thrust and you may lose control. To facilitate acceleration,
the motor provides an additional initial thrust as soon as you start pedalling. So minimal force is necessary to
putthebicycleinmotion,helpingyoutojointhetrafcquicklyandsafely.
WARNING
Start pedalling with a short gear ratio (higher gears) and low assistance mode
(30% or ECO mode). As well as providing greater control and safety on the
bicycle, it requires less energy consumption and, therefore, ensures a longer
range. Please note that starting with a higher assistance mode (50%/ECO+,
70%/SPORT, or 100%/BOOST modes), may put the user's safety at risk.
WARNING
When the user pushes the bike while walking alongside it, they must make
sure that the system is disconnected.
4. DISPLAY PANEL
4.1 Overview of the Display Panel
Central Display Panel with a screen located in the centre of the handlebar, with a remote control located on the
left side of the handlebar:
1. POWER button.
2. (+) button.
3. (-) button.
4. Lights indicator.
5. Bicycle instant speed indicator.
6. Pedal assistance mode colour indicator.
7. Range indicator.
8. Battery level indicator.
9. Bicycle secondary information indicator.
10. Bluetooth indicator.
Remote Control
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Central Screen
NOTE The range is calculated based on the riding conditions during the last
kilometre and the remaining capacity of the battery.
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4.2 Display Panel Operation
4.2.1. Switching the Pedal Assistance System On and Off
The pedal assistance system is turned on by holding down the POWER button for 3 seconds.
The pedal assistance system is turned off by holding down the POWER button again for 3 seconds.
The bicycle can be used normally without any type of assistance.
3 sec
WARNING
After turning the system on, make sure that you do not start riding without checking the
assistance mode. By default, it starts with the assistance mode selected before it was last
switched off.
NOTE
Wait for 3 seconds after turning on the system before you start applying pressure on the
pedals. During this 3-second period, the assistance system is starting up and calibrating
the torque sensor. Otherwise, if you press the pedal beforehand, this may weaken
assistance and error 14 may even be displayed on the screen (see Troubleshooting
section).Toxthis,youshouldrebootthesystemwithoutapplyingpressureonthepedals
for a period of 3 seconds.
4.2.2 Pedal Assistance Mode Selection
The system has 5 pedal assistance modes:
AUTO IdentiedbytheMaroon Colour. Use when you want to obtain gradual power, according to
the user's torque.
100% or BOOST IdentiedbytheRed Colour. Use when you want to get maximum power from the system.
70% or SPORT IdentiedbytheOrange Colour.Usewhenclimbingdifcultterrains.
50% or ECO + IdentiedbytheBlue Colour. Use when you want a more comfortable ride, e.g. when
climbing a steep hill.
30% or ECO IdentiedbytheGreen Colour. Use when you want to travel as far as possible.
0% or NO ASSIST IdentiedbytheBlack Colour. Use when you want to travel without assisted power.
You can continue to use the other functions of the display panel.
To toggle through the assistance modes, the user must press the (+) button to increase the level of assistance
and the (-) button to reduce the level of assistance.
NOTE
During a journey, selecting suitable assistance modes for the terrain and
pedalling conditions that you encounter will ensure the best balance between
battery economy and pedalling comfort.
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