EcoMotion CITY 2019 User manual
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Table of Contents:
Warnings
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Definitions
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Assembly instructions
Handlebar
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Headlight & Front fender
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Front wheel
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Saddle
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Pedals
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Brake - sets adjustment
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Handlebar adjustment
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Mounting & dismounting of battery
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Bike Inspection prior riding
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Turn power on / the display
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Display settings
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Display’s error symbols
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The battery & charger
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Charging of battery
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Preserving of battery’s lifespan
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Tips for proper use
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Bike maintenance
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More info & contact us
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Malfunctions & solutions
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Warning!
Cycling can be a hazardous activity even under the best of
circumstances. !
Proper maintenance of your bicycle is your responsibility as !
it helps reduce the risk of injury.
Warning!
When using your e-bike at the first - time, ride it in a controlled
environment away from cars, obstacles, and other distractions.
Warning!
your e-bike is exposed to wear and tear as well as high
pressure. !
Various materials and components may react differently to
fatigue, wear or pressure.!
In case the life expectancy of a certain component has
expired, it may fail unexpectedly and even cause injury to
the user. !
Any form of cracking, scratching, discoloration in high
pressure areas are indications that the component's
integrity has expired, and it must be replaced!
Warning!
Make sure that your e-bike's brakes are well tuned and
perfectly work before each ride.!
Check the brakes' pads before each ride.!
Brakes' tuning and maintaining must be performed in a bike
store, by qualified mechanic.
Warning!
Accidents and falls may cause severe injuries and in
extreme cases even death!!
Read this user manual responsibly, with care and
judiciousness!!
Also, always make sure that your e-bike is well assembled,
well maintained, and in a good condition according to this
user manual prior to riding!!
The use of this product is under your responsibility only.!
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Warning!
User must be aware to all traffic laws & regulations prior to
using the product.
Warning!
Braking distance is influenced by the road / trail condition
as well as weather condition, speed of riding & weight of
rider.
Warning!
Avoid Storing the battery in extreme hot / cold temperature.!
Extremely low temperature may cause corrosion and !
extremely high temperature may cause battery swell, !
which will make the battery dangerous, and even can cause
battery explosion!!
The recommended storage temperature for the battery is
Warning!
Do not leave the battery unattended in a closed vehicle!!
The vehicle may warm up by the sun and reach extremely high
temperature!
Warning!
The battery charger should be checked for physical damage
before each charge.!
Make sure that the charger wire is not torn or exposed and that
its electrical plug is not damaged!!
If you notice any problem with the charger, DO NOT CHARGED
Warning!
Improper assembly of the bike is dangerous, can cause bike /
component failure, resulting in injury to the rider! !
It's your duty to contact us for explanation if any of the
instructions in this booklet are not clear to you or if you have
any question. It is always recommended to have a professional
bike shop for assembling your bike.
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Warning!
Parental supervision is advised for use under the age of 16
Warning!
This model is equipped with motor shut-off system which
controlled by the brakes.!
Make sure that the system is well operating before each
ride.!
Warning!
Cycling can be a hazardous activity even under the best of
circumstances.!
Always use protective gear such as a helmet and other
shields as well as closed shoes, even for a short ride!
Warning!
Avoid exposing the battery to extreme temperatures (104°F or
higher) for prolonged period!
Warning!
DO NOT charge the battery without supervision!!
DO NOT charge the battery overnight while all people are !
sleeping in the house!!
Warning!
This model designed for road only. do not use it for down-hills
ride, trails ride, jumps or decline stairs.
Warning!
this model designed for a single grown rider only. It is forbidden
to use this bike by two users or more together at the same ride.
You may install a child seat on its back-rack, make sure that
your child weight not exceed 55 lbs. and that you use the child
seat according to its manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning!
Do not use the bike carrying over 270 lbs. in total weight (rider
& belongings).
Definitions:
•PAS - Pedal Assist Support - a sensor that is located on the bottom
bracket, recognizes the pedals movement and operates the motor
accordingly to the PAS level which set on the display .
•TAG - Twist And Go - a throttle that located on the handlebar
activate the motor while it twisted.
Assembly instructions:
Handlebar:
• Open the handlebar stems lever, and place the stem on the fork’s
rod. (The rod is passing through the bikes frame).
• Connect the stem to the top of rod by screwing its top screw into it.
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• Adjust the handlebar so it will be aligned with the bike’s fork. Tight-
up both of the stem's sides screws, and close back its lever.!
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2. Headlight & Front fender:
• Assemble the headlight and the top part of the fender to the forks
bow.
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• Assemble the fender’s support pipes into the bottom of the fork
(from both sides).
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Warning! !
Make sure that the front fork turns easily sideways and not
jammed while you steering the handlebar. Make sure that
the bike's wires and brake tube are not jammed or stretched
during steering.
3. Front wheel:
• Unscrew the fork support rod from the bottom of the fork, and pull
out the plastic spacer from the brake caliper.
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• Slide in the lock rod of the wheel into its place in the wheel’s hub
and close it with its screw nut from the other side.!
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• Insert and lock the wheel into its place in the fork by closing the lock
rod lever.!
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Warning!
The fork must hold the wheel in a way that the wheel become "a
part of it" well fixed, not moving to the sides and can be
removed without opening the lock’s lever.
4. Saddle:
• Open the saddle's hoop that located on the bike's frame, slide-in the
saddle into its place in the frame, and lock-back the hoop.!
Make sure that the saddle cannot turn to the sides or move up &
down after you are locking it into the frame.!
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5. Pedals:
• Assemble both pedals to the bike by screwing them to the Crank &
pedals leg.
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Warning! !
In order to avoid damage to frame that can
lead for frame sudden breaking, always
make sure that the safety line that marked on
the saddle's tube is hidden from the eye
while locking the saddle into its place.
Brake-sets adjustment
Make sure that the brake pads are not rubbing or locking the front /
rear disc, while you're not pressing the brake-levers.
•In case in which the disc rubs / locked into the brake pads. Release
a bit both of the caliper screws (the screws that connect the caliper
to the fork), tightly press on the brake - lever and re-screw back the
screws into their place while continuously pressing on the lever. !
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• you can adjust the brake sensitivity by tightening / releasing of the
small Helen screw which located between the brake lever and the
handlebar.
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Warning! !
It is highly recommended that the brakes will be adjust and
maintained by professional bike store!
Warning! !
Always check the brakes before using your bike and make sure
they are well operating.
Handlebar adjustment
• Open the stem's lever, adjust the angle & hight of the handlebar to
the desired position and lock it back into its place by re-closing the
lever.
Mounting & dismounting of battery
Dismounting - open the battery lock by using its key and pullout the battery
Mounting- slide in the battery back to its place and lock it by using its key.
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Warning! !
After adjusting the handlebar height and before riding the bike,
make sure that the handlebar is well-locked in its new position,
by strongly pushing it down to the ground and turn it to the
sides.
Warning! !
Make sure that while mounting the battery back into the frame,
the battery is sliding on its allocated rail, if the battery is
misplaced it may get stuck.
Bike inspection prior riding:
•Check that the wheels are well connected to the frame / fork, and
that they are rotated freely.
•Check that the handlebar aligned with the front wheel, and all the
screws are tight.
•Check that there are no loose or missing spokes in the wheels.
•Check that all the bearings of the bike are rotating freely and not
damaged
•Check that the brakes are properly functioning, and that their pads
are not overly worn.
•Check that tires' air-pressure is same as the one that written on
them
•Check that the tires are not overly worn, worn tires will have no
proper road grip
•Check that the wheel rims are not broken or cracked.
•Check that the lights & horn systems are well functioning.
•Check that all components of the bike are well set in their place.
•Check that there are no pressure marks / cracks / discoloration
marks on the bike frame and on the front fork.
•Check that there is no visual damage on the bike’s battery.
•Check that the battery is properly mounted, and that it locked in the
bike's frame.
•Check that the TAG / PAS systems are properly functioning.
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Turn power on / the display:
•Turn on / off the battery by pressing on it power button.
•Turn on / off the display power by long press on the button.!
(make sure that the battery is on before turning on the display).
•You can switch PAS speed levels by short presses on the
button PAS level "0" - without support, PAS level "5"- strongest
support.
•Short press the button will change the display’s shown info
•Long press on will activate the walking mode (the button
must be hold pressed, the walking mode will be terminated when
leaving the button).
•Long press on both & buttons will lead to the settings
screen options. Short presses on button browse between the
settings. Short presses on button change the setting’s info. In
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order to leave the settings screen long press both &
buttons.
Display settings:
P01: Screen backlight level (1-3)!
P02: 0 - Km/h 1- MPH!
P03: Battery Voltage (24V/36V/48V)!
P04: Sleeping time (minutes for display automatically shuts - off) !
P05: PAS levels in use (5 bars / 3 bars)!
P06: Wheel dimeter !
P07: Motor speed sensors (1 for current motor) !
P08: Speed limit (input data in Km/h unites)!
P09: 0 – TAG works immediately, 1- TAG works only after PAS in use. !
P10: 0- Bike works with PAS only, 1- TAG only, 2- TAG & PAS!
P11: PAS sensitivity !
P12: Not in use!
P13: PAS magnets (12 PAS magnets used in this bike, default) !
P14: Controller A (15)!
P15: Battery current voltage!
P16: ODO reset (long press on will reset the ODO)!
P17: Not in use!
P18: TAG speed levels (1-5)!
P19: TAG speed limitation: 0 – to the speed limit of the bike (P08) 1- 6mph
Error symbols!
- Low voltage protection
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- Controller failure
- Brake failure
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- Throttle failure
- Motor failure
The battery & charger:
•Turn on / off the battery by pressing on it power button.!
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•Turn on/ off the battery taillight by pressing on the light button.
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Warning!
• Do not perforated or dropped the battery;
• Do not placed the battery near to fire or another heat
dispersing element;
• Do not soaked the battery in water;
• Do not placed / use the battery at the vicinity of strong
electromagnetic or electrostatic fields;
Warning! !
Use the battery for its intended purpose. Do not use it for other
purposes, such use might be dangerous! Do not crushed or
disassembled the battery.
Warning! !
Keep away the battery and the charger from the reach of
children.
Important! !
The distance range of the bicycle in electric !
mode varies according to rider's weight, road conditions, !
battery power etc.!
Important! !
In case that the electric system is left on, !
while the bike is not in use for a long time, the battery may !
reach a state where it is no longer chargeable.
Important! !
Proper maintenance of batteries, according to !
this guide will maximize their lifespan and capacity.
Charging of the battery:
•Make sure that the battery is powered-off
•Plug the charger to the outlet first and then plug it to the battery.
•The charger red indicator light shows that the battery is in charging
process. When the red light turns into green, the battery is fully
charged.
•In order to disconnect the charger from the battery, unplug the
charger from the outlet first, and then unplug it from the battery.
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Warning! !
Charge the battery with the original charger only. Using an
different charger is forbidden and dangerous!
Warning! !
Do not cover the battery and the charger during charging
process.
Warning! !
Terminate the battery charging process immediately in case in
which the battery overheats during charging.
In such case you must consult us at
Warning! !
Do not place the battery and / or the charger near flammable
substances.
Important! !
It’s recommended to charge the battery in full, prior to the first
use of the bike.
Preserving of battery's lifespan:
•make sure you charge the battery in full at least once in every 20
charging cycles
•Do not leave the battery uncharged for more than 24 hours. Battery
that was left uncharged for a long time, may reach a state in which
it won’t be chargeable
•In case in which the battery won't be in use for a significant time,
there is need to disassemble it from the bike and store it in a cool &
dry location. Make sure that the storage period won’t exceed 45
days without recharging the battery again.
•Average battery lifespan depends on its use and on its conditions.
Even with proper care, rechargeable batteries do not last forever.
This battery model will last between 700-1000 charging cycles. !
A partial charge/discharge counts fractionally against those
numbers. Running the battery down halfway and then recharging it
completely, uses up to one half of a charge cycle.
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Important! !
Batteries work better when they are fully charged. It is
recommended to begin riding when battery is fully charged.
Important! !
Turn off the bike’s electric system when you're not riding the
bike.
Important! !
The battery cells are discharged autonomously,!
once the battery is left unused for a prolonged period.!
In cases battery cells are left low charged for a long period of
time, their charge cycles and capacity will diminish, and the
quality of the battery will be damaged.!
The battery should be left fully charged if it is not to be used for
a prolonged period.
Please! !
Be friendly to the environment! Batteries contain toxic
materials, be sure to recycle your old batteries at a local
battery-recycling center. !
Tips for proper use:
•Be aware that the right brake lever controls the rear brake, while
the left brake lever controls the front brake.
•Avoid braking using front brake only, as doing so may cause the
rider to be thrown forward from the bike. Always use both of the
brakes when you’re braking.
•Be aware that the brake range of the bicycle may prolong under
certain circumstances (e.g. wet/moist surface, sand, etc.)
•Do not ride your bike in water, puddles, rain, streams, etc.,
•Never immerse the bike in water, as the electrical system may get
damaged.
•Learn all relevant state laws as well all traffic regulations prior to
riding your bike and comply them.
•Always start your ride by pedaling and in low PAS level. In this way
you’ll control better the bike.
•Assist the motor by pedaling in uphill climbs.
Bike maintenance:
•Do not oiled the battery or the motor.
•Oil the bike chain and the metal parts (which are not aluminum) on
a regular basis. The frequency of oiling your bike parts should be
more frequent in a humid / wet area.
•Use only original parts. Do not use substitutes parts unless they
permitted by Ecomotion Bike. please consult with us about
substitutes parts without consulting may void warranty.
•The bike should be cleaned using a moist rag only, DO NOT pour /
spray water directly onto the bike. After cleaning the bike, all metal
parts, should be oiled.
•All of bikes moving components and all bearings, should be
cleaned on a regular basis.
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•The Bike's brakes and their pads needs to be inspected in bicycle
store on a regular basis.
•Inspect the electrical wiring occasionally to make sure no wires torn
or damaged, and that all connectors are well connected to each
other.!
For more information regarding our!
policies including warranty & Liability, please !
visit us on:
www.ecomotionbikes.com
In case of product malfunction that you cannot !
solve by yourself according to this manual
guide, !
please contact us at:
+1(323)825-2518
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Important! !
Using the bike near to beach exposes it to !
salt & humidity. The bike ought to be cleaned and oiled !
more frequently if used in such areas.
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