Gazelle with BOSCH System User manual

USER MANUAL GAZELLE
WITH BOSCH SYSTEM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INLEIDING 4
1. SAFETY 5
1.1 GENERAL 5
1.2 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS 5
1.2.1 Signicance for the user 6
1.2.2 Safety and warranty 6
1.2.3 Disposal 6
1.3 BATTERY 6
1.4 CHARGER 7
1.5 DRIVE UNIT 8
1.6 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 9
1.7 TRANSPORTING THE BIKE 9
1.7.1 Transporting the bike by car 9
1.7.2 Transporting the bike by train 9
1.7.3 Transporting the bike by air 9
2. BIKE CONFIGURATION 10
3. QUICK START 11
4. BAT TERY 13
4.1 REMOVING THE BATTERY 13
4.2 INSERTING THE BATTERY 13
4.3 CHARGING BATTERY 14
4.3.1 Charging process 15
4.4 BATTERY INFORMATION SYSTEM 15
4.4.1 Checking charge status 16
4.4.2 Checking capacity 16
4.5 BATTERY MANAGEMENT 16
4.6 WARRANTY AND SERVICE LIFE 16
4.7 FAULT CAUSES AND REMEDIES 17
5. DISPLAY AND CONTROL UNIT 18
5.1 DISPL AY 18
5.1.1 Charging display 18
5.1.2 USB connection 18
5.1.3 Fitting and removing display 18
5.1.4 Fitting and removing display 19
5.1.5 Switching system on and o 20
5.1.6 Assistance read-out 20
5.1.7 Battery charge status read-out 20
5.1.8 Speed and indication functions 21
5.1.9 Resetting values 22
5.1.10 Showing and changing basic
settings 22
5.1.11 Switching the Lighting On/O 22
5.2 CONTROL UNIT 23
5.2.1 Walk assist 23
6. CHARGER 25
6.1 CONNECTING CHARGER TO MAINS 26
6.2 CHARGING 27
6.3 CHARGING THE REMOVED BATTERY 26
6.4 CHARGING THE BATTERY ON
THE BIKE 27
6.5 FAULT CAUSES AND REMEDIES

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7. SPEED SENSOR 28
8. MOTOR 29
8.1 MOTOR OPERATION 29
8.2 WARRANTY AND SERVICE LIFE 29
9. RANGE 30
9.1 INTERACTION OF THE EBIKE
SYSTEM WITH THE BICYCLE
GEARS 31
10. DIAGNOSING AND
REMEDYING FAULTS 32
11. CLEANING 34
11.1 BATTERY 34
11.2 MOTOR 34
11.3 DISPLAY 34
11.4 CONTROL UNIT 34
11. 5 C H A R GE R 3 4
12. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 34
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMIT
2014 CE 37

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INTRODUCTION
Many thanks for choosing a Gazelle with the Bosch system. This bike provides you with
assistance on the move by means of an innovative electric drive system. This will make
your cycling a great deal more enjoyable when riding into headwinds and carrying your
belongings. You can choose yourself how much extra push you would like.
This manual will help you discover all the advantageous features of your bike and use them
correctly as you wish.
We strongly advise you to read through this manual attentively. This manual constitutes
a supplement to the general user manual. Keep this manual so you can refer to it in
future for information.
This manual is written in general terms. This means that certain articles will apply to your
bike while others will not.
MANUAL LAYOUT
In chapter 3 “Quick start”, you will nd brief instructions if you want to get going at once.
Even if you want to start cycling at once, you need to read this chapter through in every
case for your own safety. The chapters that follow describe the major components of the
bike in comprehensive detail.
In chapter 12 “Technical specications”, you will nd technical data for your bike. This user
manual only covers specic information about your Gazelle with the Bosch system.
GENERAL USER MANUAL
You can download the general user manual for the bike from the
www.gazellebikes.com/service/manuals website.

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1. SAFETY
In this manual you will nd the following
symbols that draw attention to hazards or
important information.
1.1 GE NER AL
Take care when children are
around, especially if they are able
to insert objects through apertures in
the motor housing. There is a risk of a
life-threatening electric shock.
If you think the bike is no longer safe to
use, you must take it out of use at once,
secure it against unintentional switching
on or use, as the case may be, and make it
available to the dealer for inspection.
It is no longer safe to use if current-car-
rying components or the battery show
visible signs of damage.
The push-assistance function may only be
used when pushing the eBike. Danger of
injury when the wheels of the eBike do not
have ground contact while using the pus-
hassistance function.
Do not make any modications to
your eBike system or t any other
products which would be suitable for
increasing the performance of your eBike
system. This normally reduces the lifetime
of the system and risks damage to the drive
unit and the bike. There is also a risk of
losing the guarantee and warranty claims
on the bike you have purchased. By hand-
ling the system improperly you are also
endangering your safety and that of other
road users, thus running the risk of high
personal liability costs and possibly even
criminal prosecution in the event of
accidents attributable to manipulation.
1.2 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Like all cycles, the bike must comply
with the requirements of the national
highway code. The legal requirements set
out below are applicable to the bike:
■The motor may only be used to assist
pedalling, i.e. it must only “help” when
the bike user applies eort to the pedals
him or herself.
■The average motor power rating must
not exceed 250 W. As speed increases
motor power must continue to drop
progressively.
WARNING
about potential injury,
increased fall or other
injury risk.
REFERENCE
to potential damage to
property or the environment.
IMPORTANT SUPPLEMEN-
TARY INFORMATION
or special information
about the use of the bike.

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■The motor must cut out at (approximately)
25 km/h.
See also EC Declaration of conformity on
page 36.
1.2.1 Signicance for the user
There is no obligation to wear a hel-
met. However for your own safety we
advise you not to cycle without a helmet.
A separate driving licence is not required
for an electric bike. Insurance is not requi-
red for an electric bike.
There is no age restriction on using an
electric bike.
Cycling on cycle tracks is regulated in the
same way as for conventional bikes.
These regulations apply to your bike when
using it within the European Union. Other
provisions may apply in countries outside
the EU and in isolated cases in Europe as
well. Before using your bike abroad be sure
to make enquiries about which laws apply.
1.2.2 Safety and warranty
Read the Gazelle Safety and Warranty
manual for all safety instructions and
warranty conditions. You will be supplied
with this manual included as standard
with your bike and you can also access
it digitally on our website
(www.gazellebikes.com/service/manuals).
1.2.3 Disposal
The drive unit, display (incl. operating unit),
battery pack, speed sensor, accessories and
packaging should be sorted for environ-
mental-friendly recycling.
Do not dispose of eBikes and their compo-
nents into household waste!
Only for EC countries: According to the
European Guideline 2012/19/EU, electrical
devices/tools that are no longer usable,
and according to the European Guideline
2006/66/EC, defective or used battery
packs/batteries, must be collected separa-
tely and disposed of in an environmentally
correct manner.
The integrated battery pack in the display
may only be removed for disposal. Opening
the housing shell can damage or destroy
the display.
Please return battery packs that are no lon-
ger usable to an authorised bicycle dealer.
1.3 BATTERY
• Remove the battery pack from the
eBike before beginning work (e.g.
assembly, maintenance, work on the chain,
etc.) on the eBike, transporting it by car or
plane, or storing it. Unintentional activation
of the eBike system poses a risk of injury.
• Do not open the battery pack. Danger of
short-circuiting. Opening the battery pack
voids any and all warranty claims.
• Protect the battery pack against heat
(e.g., also against continuous intense
sunlight), re and immersing into water.
Danger of explosion.
• Keep the battery pack not being used
away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or other small metal objects, that
can make a connection from one terminal
to another. Shorting the battery-pack
terminals together may cause burns or a

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re. For short-circuiting damage caused in
this manner, any and all warranty claims
through Bosch shall be invalid.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may
be ejected from the battery pack. Avoid
contact. If contact accidentally occurs,
ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery pack may cause
skin irritations or burns.
• Battery packs must not be subjected to
mechanical impacts. There is a risk that the
battery pack will be damaged.
• Vapours can escape in case of damage
and improper use of the battery pack. Pro-
vide for fresh air and seek medical attention
in case of complaints. The vapours can
irritate the respiratory system.
• Charge the battery pack only with ori-
ginal Bosch battery chargers. When using
non-original Bosch chargers, the danger
of re cannot be excluded.
• Use the battery pack only together with
eBikes that have an original Bosch eBike
drive system. This is the only way to protect
the battery pack against dangerous
overload.
• Use only original Bosch battery packs
approved for your eBike by the manufactu-
rer. Using other battery packs can lead to
injuries and pose a re hazard. When using
other battery packs, Bosch shall not assume
any liability and warranty.
• Keep the battery pack out of reach of
children.
• Take care not to drop the battery
when removing it from the bike.
This can actually damage the battery
housing irreparably.
• Batteries must not be exposed to mechani-
cal impact. This risks damaging the battery.
• The bike operates at low voltage (36 V).
You must never attempt to use the bike
with a power source other than the original
battery that goes with it. You will nd des-
criptions of permissible batteries in chapter
11 - “Technical specications”.
1.4 CHARGER
• Keep the charger away from rain or
moisture. The penetration of water
into a battery charger increases the risk of
an electric shock.
• Only charge eBike-approved Bosch lithium-
ion battery packs. The battery-pack voltage
must match the battery-pack charging
voltage of the charger. Otherwise there is
danger of re and explosion.
• Keep the battery charger clean. Conta-
mination can lead to danger of an electric
shock.
• Before each use, check the battery char-
ger, cable and plug. If damage is detected,
do not use the battery charger. Never open
the battery charger yourself. Have repairs
performed only by a qualied technician
and only using original spare parts. Dama-
ged battery chargers, cables and plugs
increase the risk of an electric shock.
• Do not operate the battery charger on
easily inammable surfaces (e.g., paper,
textiles, etc.) or surroundings. The heating
of the battery charger during the charging
process can pose a re hazard.
• Vapours can escape in case of damage
and improper use of the battery pack. Pro-
vide for fresh air and seek medical attention
in case of complaints. The vapours can

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irritate the respiratory system.
• Supervise children. This will ensure that
children do not play with the charger.
• Children or persons that owing to their
physical, sensory or mental limitations or
to their lack of experience or knowledge
are not capable of securely operating the
charger, may only use this charger under
supervision or after having been instructed
by a responsible person. Otherwise, there is
danger of operating errors and injuries.
• A short version of important safety warn-
ings in English, French and Spanish with
the following content can be found on the
bottom side of the charger:
■For safe operation see manual. Risk of
electric shock.
■Dry location use only.
■Charge only batteries of the Bosch eBike
Systems. Other batteries may burst
causing personal damage.
■Do not replace the plug assembly as risk
of re or electric shock may result.
1.5 DRIVE UNIT
• Do not open the drive unit yourself.
The drive unit is maintenance-free
and must be repaired only by qualied
experts and only with original spare parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the drive
unit is maintained. Unauthorized opening
of the drive unit will void warranty claims.
• All components mounted to the drive
unit and all other components of the eBike
drive (e.g., the chainwheel, chainwheel seat,
pedals) may be replaced only against
identical components or components
specically approved for your eBike by the
bicycle manufacturer. This protects the
drive unit against overload and damage.
• Remove the battery pack from the eBike
before beginning work (e.g. assembly,
maintenance, work on the chain, etc.) on
the eBike, transporting it by car or plane,
or storing it. Unintentional activation of
the eBike system poses a risk of injury.
• The push-assistance function may only
be used when pushing the eBike. Danger
of injury when the wheels of the eBike do
not have ground contact while using the
push-assistance function.
• Use only original Bosch battery packs
approved for your eBike by the manufactu-
rer. Using other battery packs can lead to
injuries and pose a re hazard. When using
other battery packs, Bosch shall not assume
any liability and warranty.
• Do not make any modications to your
eBike system or t any other products
which would be suitable for increasing the
performance of your eBike system. This
normally reduces the lifetime of the system
and risks damage to the drive unit and the
bike. There is also a risk of losing the gua-
rantee and warranty claims on the bike you
have purchased. By handling the system
improperly you are also endangering your
safety and that of other road users, thus
running the risk of high personal liability
costs and possibly even criminal prosecuti-
on in the event of accidents attributable to
manipulation.
The drive unit is intended exclusively
for your eBike and may not be used
for other purposes.

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1.6 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
When carrying out settings, mainte-
nance or cleaning jobs be aware that
cables must not be pinched and/or kinked
nor must they be damaged by sharp edges.
Have all tting and setting jobs carried out
by your Gazelle specialist.
Please observe the operating and
storage temperatures of the eBike
components, see chapter 11 - “Technical
specications”. Protect the motor, display
and battery pack against extreme tempe-
ratures (e.g. from intense sunlight without
adequate ventilation). The components
(especially the battery pack) can become
damaged through extreme temperatures.
1.7 TRANSPORTING THE BIKE
1.7.1 Transporting the bike by car
If you intend to transport your bike
using a cycle carrier, you will also
need to ensure that the carrier is suitable
for the added weight of the bike too. In
order to spare the carrier and protect
the battery against the elements, you are
better transporting the latter in the car.
1.7.2 Transporting the bike by train
You can take your bike in trains displaying a
bike sign. If you have any questions you can
contact the carrier.
1.7.3 Transporting the bike by air
The battery packs are subject to the
Dangerous Goods Legislation requi-
rements. When being transported by
commercial users or third parties (e.g. air
transport or forwarding agency), special
requirements on packaging and labelling
must be observed. If necessary, an expert
for hazardous materials can be consulted
when preparing the item for shipping.

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2. BIKE CONFIGURATION
Motor
(rack-type) Battery pack
Control unit
LCD display