Gazelle Easy Glider User manual

Tailwind at all times!
User Manual
Gazelle Easy Glider
1527
Your Gazelle dealer
www.gazelle.nl

Tailwind at all times!
Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of a Gazelle Easy
Glider! An innovative bike that features electronic
pedal assistance and rides easier, better and more
comfortable than ever. The Easy Glider means pure
biking pleasure under all conditions. When carrying
heavy grocery bags, riding with children on the back,
uphill or with head wind.
Furthermore, the Easy Glider is a real Gazelle. This
not only assures you of plenty of bike comfort and
ease of use, but of a long service life as well. That’s
because the Easy Glider is a solid bike with electronic
pedal assistance based on the most current bike
technology. As a result, you can be sure of years of
biking fun without problems.
The reliable, durable and easy-to-operate electronic
pedal assistance provides the desired support at
exactly those moments when you need it. Truly
turning cycling effort into pure relaxation.
We hope you’ll enjoy your Easy Glider for many years
to come and wish you lots of biking pleasure!
Royal Dutch Gazelle N.V.
P.O. Box 1
6950 AA Dieren,
the Netherlands
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.gazelle.nl
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To optimally enjoy your Easy Glider, we advise you to first read this user manual before you get on your bike
and start riding effortlessly against the wind. This Easy Glider user manual is an addition to the standard Gazelle
user manual that contains general information about your Gazelle.
The special Easy Glider user manual provides an explanation of the main components of your bike, the action
of the pedal assistance and its operation. Plus the most frequently asked questions about the Easy Glider and
handy tips. If you still have questions after reading this manual, please feel free to contact your Gazelle dealer.
Overview of the components
supplied with the Easy Glider:
• Bikecomputer
• Usermanualbikecomputer
• Usermanualgeneral
• UsermanualEasyGlider
• Batterycharger
Contents
Preface 3
About this user manual 4
Overview supplied components 4
Contents 5
1. Your Easy Glider in detail 6
2. Operation display 8
3. Bike computer 9
4. The pedal assistance 10
5. The motor 13
6. The battery 14
7. Legal requirements for your Easy Glider 20
8. Extra Easy Glider accessories 20
9. Transport tips 21
10. Technical details 21
11. Terms of service and warranty 22
12. Warnings 23
13. Explanatory table for operation display 24
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About this user manual

A real Gazelle... well thought out, up to the smallest detail
Easy operation display
Handlebar easy to adjust with next
generation Switch 3 handlebar stem
Suspension front fork
Automatic In-Sight LED headlight
integrated within front fork
Efficient and smooth
running hub dynamoLow-maintenance,
closed chain case
No-tools-needed adjustable Seat Switch
seat with suspension seat post
Easily detachable and chargeable
Panasonic Lithium-ion battery
Brakingsafelywithlow-maintenance
roller brakes and cooling discs
8 Shimano Nexus
gears
Wide, extra low step-through for ladies,
to easily get on and off
Operation display on the
handlebar
Indicator lights battery
status
8 Shimano Nexus gears Digital bike computer with
5 functions
A single key for both bike
lock and battery box
Panasonic Lithium-ion
battery, can also be
charged in the bike
In-Sight LED light
integrated within the
front fork
Suspension front fork
Lightweight aluminium
frame
A single cylinder key for battery box and
AXA Defender RL bike lock
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The operation display for the pedal assistance is
attached to the left side of the handlebar and is
easy to operate by making use of the functions eco,
normal and boost. 50%-100%-130% assistance.
On/Off function
With the power button on the operation display you
can activate and deactivate the pedal assistance. If
you press the power button once, all lights on the
operation display will light up for 1 second. Then, the pedal assistance is activated and the current battery
statusisshown.Thestandardsettingforthepedalassistancemodeis‘normal’.Bypressingthepowerbutton
once more, you switch off the pedal assistance again.
Warning: during the first second after switching on (while all the lights are on), it is forbidden to put pressure on
the pedals because during that period torque measurement is performed automatically.
Mode button
Belowthepowerbuttononyouroperationdisplayyou’llfindthemodebutton,withwhichyoucanselectthe
various forms of pedal assistance:
•eco: 50% assistance
•normal: 100% assistance
•boost: 130% assistance
The “eco”mode requires the least battery power and enables you to travel the longest distance with pedal
assistance. The “normal” mode is the standard setting that is switched on when the pedal assistance is activated.
The “boost” mode offers you the most pedal assistance, but puts the highest demands on the battery power as
well. As a result, the radius of action will decrease. Thus reducing your travel distance.
2. Operation display (continued)
Reading battery status off of the display
The battery indicator has 3 settings: full, half full and low. If the bottom light starts to blink slowly (once every
two seconds), the battery charge has decreased to below 10%. If the battery light starts to blink fast (twice per
second), the battery has ran out of power completely. After 10 minutes the light will go off automatically. You
can continue to bike without problems, but will have to do so without pedal assistance.
Error message
If the lights for the battery status and the pedal assistance mode blink alternately, a malfunction has occurred.
In that case, switch the motor off and on again with the power button while refraining from putting pressure on
the pedals. If the error continues to occur, switch off the motor and contact your Gazelle dealer.
Also see the table on page 24 describing possible malfunctions.
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3.Bikecomputer
Your Easy Glider comes with an extensive,
multilingual user manual that provides an
explanation of all of the bike computer’s functions
and how to easily set these yourself.
2. Operation display

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4. The pedal assistance
Question: How does the electronic pedal assistance work?
Answer: The motor responds to the force you apply to the pedals. If you don’t pedal, the motor won’t
do anything either. If you put pressure on the pedals, the motor measures this force by means of a
magnetic torque sensor.
Question: Is the intensity of the pedal assistance adjustable?
Answer: Yes, in the “eco”mode the motor adds enough energy to give you 50% pedal assistance. In the
“normal”mode, your pedal power is doubled. In the “boost” mode your pedal power is increased by a
factor 2.3. This is true for speeds up to 16 kilometres/hour (10 miles/hour). At speeds over 16 kilometres/
hour, the assistance gradually decreases until it drops to 0% at 25 kilometres/hour (15 miles/hour).
Question: What is the radius of action for the various pedal assistance modes?
Answer: The radius of action (the distance that you can cover with a fully charged battery) depends on
the pedal assistance offered by the motor (eco, normal or boost) and the gear you use. A higher gear
requires more battery power. Also if you experience head wind or ride uphill, the battery will run out of
power more quickly than on a flat road on which you can bike under ideal conditions.
driving power
for the bike
bike speed 16 km/hour
(10 miles/hour)
25 km/hour
(15 miles/hour)
within this area the motor
offers complete assistance
area of decreasing
assistance
no-assistance
area
total bike driving power
motor assistance
rider’s pedal power
4. The pedal assistance (continued)
Under average conditions, one fully charged battery delivers extra pedal power for a bike trip of up to as much
as 50 to 70 kilometres (app. 30 to 45 miles). Note that you will also experience greater resistance when the tire
pressure is low. This increases your energy expenditure considerably. Therefore, always make sure that your tires
have sufficient air.
Question: Doesn’t it require a lot of effort to ride the Easy Glider if you turn off the motor or when the
battery is out of power?
Answer: No, the Easy Glider is fitted with a brushless DC motor and a magnetic friction-free torque
meter, as a result of which pedalling with a turned-off motor gives no noticeable extra resistance.
Question: How fast can I go with my Easy Glider?
Answer: That’s up to you. However, at speeds above app. 16 kilometres per hour (app. 10 miles per hour)
the pedal assistance will gradually diminish. At 25 kilometres per hour (app. 15 miles per hour), the
assistance drops to 0%. This is a legal requirement for bicycles with motor assistance.
Question: Isn’t a bike with electronic pedal assistance really heavy?
Answer: The electromotor and battery result in additional weight, but in the case of the Easy Glider
that’s not as much as you might think. The lightweight motor weighs about 3.5 kilograms (7.7 pounds)
and the power Li-ion Mn battery only 2.4 kilograms (5.3 pounds). The total weight of the Easy Glider is
28.8 kilograms (63.4 pounds).
Question: Can my dealer perform maintenance on these electronics?
Answer: Yes, although the electronics basically don’t require any maintenance, your Gazelle dealer has
all the necessary information to do possible repairs. In most cases, complete components will have to
be replaced. If your Gazelle dealer can’t fix the problem, he can always fall back on Gazelle’s Service and
Warranty department.
The range depends upon, amongst other things, the weather conditions, tyre pressure, incline, the bike gears you use, the total weight of bike
plus rider and load, and the amount of assistance. The general rule is that if the rider uses a high gear the demands on the battery are high as
well and it will thus run out of power more quickly. Therefore, it is advisable to always ride in a low gear.
Graphic representation of Gazelle Easy Glider’s pedal assistance action

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4. The pedal assistance (continued)
Question: Can I get on the bike in the same way as with a regular bike?
Answer: No, you first have to take your place on the seat before you apply force to the pedals, because
riding off in the boost mode while putting your full bodyweight on a pedal can be dangerous. In that
case the motor would immediately enhance your powerful push-off, with the risk of you losing control
of your bike. To help you accelerate (when you have to cross a road, for instance) the motor provides
additional assistance when you‘get going’. Therefore, it’s not necessary to use extra force.
Tip: ride off in a lower gear (1, 2, 3 or 4), because this requires less energy from the battery.
Question: How often do I need to take the bike back to the Gazelle dealer for servicing?
Answer: The battery and motor require no more servicing than the other bike parts. The frequency of
servicing depends upon use. The battery can completely (100%) discharge about 500 times. At that
point, the energy content declines and the battery can only be charged up to a maximum of 60%. In
the case of partial discharging, only the part that is discharged has to be taken into consideration. For
example: if the battery is always discharged only 25%, it can be charged 2000 times.
5. The motor
Question: What is the brand of the motor?
Answer: The motor is of the very renowned Panasonic brand. This motor, which meets the highest
quality demands, has been used worldwide in bikes by various manufacturers for many years now.
Question: Where is the motor attached to the bike?
Answer: The motor is attached beneath the bike’s crankshaft.
Question: Does replacement of the rear tire have consequences for the motor or battery?
Answer: No, changing the rear tire does not affect the motor or battery.
Question: What is the service life of the motor?
Answer: The motor’s service life depends upon use, just as is the case for your bike’s other components.
With normal use, it is 10 to 20 years.
Question: Can I ride in the rain with it?
Answer: Yes, the battery and the motor including its electrical connections are resistant to splashing
water and continue to function normally when it rains. However, the system can’t withstand treatment
with a high-pressure sprayer or immersion in a fluid.

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6. The battery
Technology
Question: What is the brand of the battery?
Answer: The battery is a Panasonic, as is the motor. When it comes to batteries, major new
developments take place every year that result in a continuous increase of the energy content. The
Li-ion Mn battery with which the Easy Glider is fitted is state-of-the-art technology that is applied on a
large scale.
Question: What does Li-ion Mn mean?
 Answer:Batteriesusemetals.LiisthechemicalabbreviationforLithium(analkalimetal).Anionisa
positively charged atom (particle of matter). The charged atoms of the metal Lithium (the ions) store the
battery’s energy. Mn is the chemical abbreviation for the metal Manganese. This metal ensures proper
stability of the battery.
Question: How powerful is the battery?
Answer: The battery capacity is 10 ampere and it has a voltage of 26 V. This means that the battery can
contain 260 Wh of energy when fully charged. At a weight of only 2.4 kilograms (5.3 pounds) this gives a
very high energy density (energy per kilo of battery weight) of 108 Wh/kg.
Question: What is the service life of the battery?
Answer: The battery can completely (100%) discharge about 500 times. At that point, the energy
content declines and the battery can only be charged up to a maximum of 60%. In the case of partial
discharging, only the part that is discharged has to be taken into consideration. For example: if the
battery is always discharged only 25%, it can be charged 2000 times.
6. The battery (continued)
Question: If I haven’t used my bike for more than 2 weeks, my battery no longer responds! Why is that?
Answer: Your battery is equipped with a “sleep”system. If the battery status is below 50% and the
battery is not being used for more than 2 weeks, the“sleep” mode is activated. This “sleep”mode ensures
that your battery won’t run out of power unnecessarily. You can deactivate the “sleep”mode by charging
the battery for about 5 seconds (in the bike or the adapter). If the battery is fully charged, it takes about
3 months before it switches to the“sleep”mode. We advise you to charge the battery once every six
months so that it gets activated regularly.
Various
Question: Is the battery protected against theft?
Answer: The battery is attached to the frame
with a lock. This lock gives the battery a
reasonable level of protection against theft.
However, it cannot prevent theft by brute
force.
Question: Are the bike and/or battery environmentally unfriendly?
Answer: The bike and battery don’t put high demands on the environment. Electricity is a “clean” type of
energy, but just as any other type of energy consumption it taxes the environment. The battery doesn’t
contain harmful chemicals (such as cadmium and lead, for instance) but must be recycled at the end of
its life cycle by bringing it to an official collection point, as is the case with all other batteries.

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6. The battery (continued)
Question: Is the battery dangerous?
Answer: No, unlike some other types of Li-ion batteries (such as Li-ion Cobalt, for example), Li-ion Mn
batteries are very stable and won’t explode spontaneously. However, as is the case with other batteries,
they shouldn’t be exposed to high temperatures.
Question: When it’s freezing, the battery seems to contain less energy. Why is that?
 Answer:Batteriesfunctionlesswellattemperaturesbelow-5degreesCelsius(23degreesFahrenheit).
This gives no problems, apart from the fact that the battery can’t be discharged completely.
Question: Are batteries available separately?
Answer: Separate batteries are available via the Gazelle dealer. These can be used as a replacement for
the current battery or as an additional battery for when the first battery runs out of power. In the latter
case, it’s easiest to slide loose batteries into the battery box and lock them in.
Question: Is it wise to have an extra battery?
Answer: That strongly depends upon personal use. If the capacity of a single battery does not suffice
to provide your desired radius of action, an additional battery is advisable (these can be ordered as
individual accessories at your Gazelle dealer). Also if you don’t have the opportunity to charge the
battery in between two long trips a second battery comes in handy.
Question: How do I take an extra battery with me?
Answer: It’s best to bring the additional battery with you in the special Gazelle bike bag. This bag is extra
sturdy and contains a separate battery compartment. These bags can be ordered from Gazelle via the
dealer.
6. The battery (continued)
Question: Is short-circuiting possible?
Answer: Under normal circumstances, short-circuiting is not possible. Only if parts of the bike are
severely damaged is there the possibility of the creation of a short circuit and a potential fire hazard. The
battery has a voltage of 26 V. This means there’s no risk in touching it.
Question: Does the battery supply the power to the LED headlight as well?
Answer: No, the headlight is powered by the hub dynamo that is integrated within the front wheel.
Question: Can I leave the battery in the bike if I put the bike in the shed at night?
Answer: Yes, that won’t give you any technical problems. The battery lock offers a reasonable level of
protection against theft. However, it cannot prevent theft by brute force.
Charging
Question: Is it easy to insert the battery into the battery holder and remove it?
Answer: The battery can be removed using the bike key. Just put the key in the lock, turn it slightly to
the left and pull out the battery’s top part. One side of the battery holder stays behind in the bike, the
other comes out with the battery. Now the battery can be lifted up out of the holder under an angle.
The battery weighs only about 2.4 kilograms (5.3 pounds).
Question: How do I charge the battery?
Answer: The battery can be charged in two ways using the charger
that is specially supplied for this task:
1. Directly in the bike, without removing the
battery.
2. Anywhere, after removing the battery.
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6. The battery (continued)
When charging the battery in the bike, the small power plug connected directly to the charger is put
into the charger point that is situated beneath the rubber cover cap on the permanent battery box.
There’s only one way to put the plug into the charging point. Subsequently, the mains lead is put into
the power socket.
If the battery can’t be charged in the bike, it has to be removed as described on page 17. Subsequently,
the battery can be charged using the short adapter cord. During charging the battery box can remain
attached to the battery.
During charging the battery charger must be taken out of its carton packaging box.
Important: the battery must be charged in a dry location.
Question: Must the battery first be discharged completely before charging?
Answer: No, in contrast to the frequently used Ni-Mh batteries, Li-ion batteries have no memory and can
be charged at any given moment without loss of quality.
Question: Must the battery be charged completely?
Answer: No, that is not necessary. However, to achieve your bike’s full range of action charging the
battery fully is desirable.
Question: How long does it take to charge the battery?
Answer: That depends on the state of the battery prior to charging. The more discharged the battery,
the longer the charge time. With a completely discharged battery, it can take up to a maximum of 6
hours. However, the charging process can be disrupted at any given moment without damage
(charging a completely discharged battery for 85% takes app. 4.5 hours).
6. The battery (continued)
Battery status
Question: Does my operation display show that the battery is full/half full/low?
Answer: Yes, as long as the battery has sufficient charge the “full” light of the operation display mounted
on the handlebar will be on continuously (in full mode). With decreasing charge, first the “full” light and
then the “hall full” light will go off. If the “low” light starts to blink slowly (once per two seconds), the
battery charge has decreased to below 10%. If the battery light starts to blink fast (twice per second),
the battery has ran out of power completely. You can continue to bike without problems, but will have
to do so without pedal assistance.
Question: How can I see that the battery is charged
or to what degree it is charged?
Answer: The battery is fitted on the side with
5 indicator lights that show the battery’s
charging status. Pressing the button briefly
shows the status in steps:
Number of indicator lights that are on
Battery status
No 0
(blinking fast)) 1 1-10%
1 11-20%
2 21-40%
3 41-60%
4 61-80%
5 81-100%