HARTJE Road Cruiser E Damen User manual

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USER MANUAL
AS THE ORIGINAL OPERATING MANUAL
DIN EN 15194 / DIN EN 82079-1
E-BIKE (PEDELEC/EPAC)

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E-bike components
1 E-bike components
The figure may vary depending on your e-bike model or the
selected configuration. Read the special notes regarding your
configuration in the respective chapters.
Familiarise yourself with the operation and functions, as well as the
care and maintenance instructions.
Control unit
Rechargeable battery
with indicator
Charger
Drive
KM/H
KM
ODO

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Table of contents
1 E-bike components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2 In an emergency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.1 General protective measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 In the event of excessive heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 In the event of deformation, odour, liquid . . . . . . 7
2.4 If the rechargeable battery catches fire . . . . . . . 8
3 Tuning or manipulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
4 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
4.1 Usage safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.2 Road traffic safety notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.3 Charger safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.4 Rechargeable battery safety notes . . . . . . . . . .12
4.5 Residual risks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5 Basic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.1 Reading and keeping the user manual . . . . . . . . .13
5.2 Warning notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.2.1 Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.2.2 Categorisation of warning notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.3 Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.4 Symbols on the products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.5 Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.6 Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.7 Differences between a bicycle and an e-bike. . .17
5.8 Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
5.8.1 Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.8.2 Cycling with an empty rechargeable battery . . . . 18
5.8.3 Drive overheat protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.9 Road traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.10 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.11 Permissible total weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.12 Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.12.1 E-bike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.12.2 By car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.12.3 Using other forms of transportation . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.12.4 Shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.12.5 Rechargeable battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.13 Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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5.13.1 Applications of the rechargeable battery
and charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.13.2 Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.13.3 Exclusion of expendable parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.13.4 Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.14 Before each ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.15 Before your first ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.16 Your first ride. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
6.1 Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.1.1 Preparing the charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.1.2 Indicators on the charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.1.3 Applications of the charger and
rechargeable battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.2 Rechargeable battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.2.1 Preparing the rechargeable battery. . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.2.2 Protective device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.2.3 Removing the rechargeable battery . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.2.4 Inserting the rechargeable battery . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.2.5 Charge status indicator on the
rechargeable battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.2.6 Checking the battery charge level . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.2.7 Sleep mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.2.8 Connecting the battery to the charger. . . . . . . . . 26
6.2.9 Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.2.10 Ending the charging process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.2.11 Charging times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.2.12 Cycling with an empty rechargeable battery . . . 28
6.2.13 Storing the rechargeable battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.3 Control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.3.1 Control unit button functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.3.2 Switching on/off the e-bike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.3.3 Reading the charge status indicator . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.3.4 Setting the level of assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.3.5 Drive overheat protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.3.6 Activating/deactivating the lighting . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.3.7 Using walk assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.3.8 Viewing ride information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.3.8.1 Resetting values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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6.4 Storing the e-bike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7 Cleaning and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
8 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
8.1 Disposing of the e-bike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
8.2 Disposing of rechargeable batteries and chargers .34
8.3 Disposing of the packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
9.1 Troubleshooting the electric drive system. . . . . 35
9.2 Troubleshooting the e-bike. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9.3 Troubleshooting the charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
10 Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
10.1 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
10.2 Drive unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
10.3 Rechargeable battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
10.4 Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
11 Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
12 Legal notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

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In an emergency
2 In an emergency
You can find notes on handling the rechargeable battery in this
user manual. Despite compliance with all safety measures, the
rechargeable battery may pose a risk, e.g. if it catches fire (see
Chapter “Residual risks” on page 13).
• In an emergency, act in such a way that you do not at any time
endanger yourself or other persons.
• In an emergency, follow the instructions on this page.
• Immediately read these instructions so that you can concen-
trate and respond in a calculated manner in the event of an
emergency.
• We recommend keeping a suitable fire extinguisher readily
available at all times.
2.1 General protective measures
If you identify defects or damage to the rechargeable battery:
1. Do not use the rechargeable battery.
2. Wear protective gloves when you touch the rechargeable
battery.
3. Do not inhale any gases or vapours that are emitted.
4. Avoid contact between your skin and any liquid that is
leaked.
2.2 In the event of excessive heat
If you notice that excessive heat is being generated by the
rechargeable battery:
1. Have the rechargeable battery checked by your specialist
dealer immediately. Inform your specialist dealer about the
rechargeable battery’s status prior to transport.
2. For short-term temporary storage, select an outdoor location
and, if possible, place the rechargeable battery in a fire-proof
container or on the soil.
3. If you store the rechargeable battery outdoors, clearly secure
the area with ample space around the storage location.
2.3 In the event of deformation, odour,
liquid
If you identify any deformation, odour or leaking liquids on the
rechargeable battery:
1. If you are not put at risk and you are physically capable of
doing so, place the battery in a fire-proof and acid-resist-
ant container (e.g. made of stone or clay) and cover the
rechargeable battery with sand.
2. If you are not put at risk and you are physically capable of
doing so, use a fire extinguisher to put out a fire.
3. Have your specialist dealer dispose of the rechargeable battery
immediately.
4. Select a location outdoors for short-term temporary storage.
5. If you store the rechargeable battery outdoors, clearly secure
the area with ample space around the storage location.

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Tuning or manipulations
2.4 If the rechargeable battery catches
fire
1. Call the fire brigade immediately.
2. If you are not put at risk and you are physically capable of
doing so, use a suitable fire extinguisher to put out the fire.
3. If you are not put at risk and you are physically capable of
doing so, cool off the rechargeable battery by putting it in a
fire-proof container filled with water. The water must cover
the rechargeable battery completely.
4. If you are not put at risk and you are physically capable of
doing so, cover the rechargeable battery completely with
sand.
3 Tuning or manipulations
WARNING
Tuning or manipulating the speed settings of your e-bike
may have a negative impact on your bicycle’s braking or
riding performance and may lead to accidents and injury.
Risk of accident and injury
• Do not make any structural modifications.
CAUTION
The e-bike may respond in a manner other than that which
you expect if the drive system has been manipulated.
Risk of injury!
• Do not make any structural modifications to the drive
system.
NOTICE
You can cause irreparable damage to your e-bike by
tuning it.
Risk of damage!
• Do not make any structural modifications to the drive
system.
– You can cause irreparable damage to your e-bike by tuning it.
– The frame, wheels and brakes are not designed for higher
speeds.
– Any modification to the drive system leads to the invalida-
tion of the warranty or other claims for damages.
– Tuning your e-bike has legal consequences.
– Operating an e-bike at speeds of over 25 km/h requires a driv-
ing licence and an insurance policy as well as a registration
plate.
– E-bike riders travelling at a speed of over 25 km/h are required
to wear a helmet.

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Safety notes
– Any change made to the drive system will result in the loss of
the driving licence.
– Any change made to the drive system will result in loss of
insurance cover (personal liability insurance).
– A criminal record entry may also be made in the case of a
repeat offence (previous conviction)!
– Any change made to the drive system will result in the loss of
the Declaration of Conformity (CE).
– Modifications to the drive system preclude participation in road
traffic.
4 Safety notes
4.1 Usage safety notes
WARNING
Risks for children and persons with impaired physical,
sensory or mental capacities or lack of experience and
knowledge, e.g. children or persons with impaired mental
and physical capacities.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Only allow the e-bike, rechargeable battery and charger
to be used by persons who have been briefed on safe
and proper use and who understand the risks arising
from it.
• Do not let children play with the e-bike or ride it.
• Do not allow children to play with the packaging or small
parts. Children may get caught in it when playing or
swallow small parts and suffocate.
WARNING
Malfunctions and danger caused by repairs carried out by
someone without expertise.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Repairs must be made by specialists.
NOTICE
Limited use of the e-bike in high and low temperatures.
Risk of damage!
• Take note of the temperature limits.
• Avoid exposing the battery to direct sunlight when park-
ing the e-bike.
• Do not park the e-bike near heat sources.

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Safety notes
4.2 Road traffic safety notes
WARNING
Incorrect or improper use of the e-bike.
Risk of accident and injury!
• Only use the e-bike in public road traffic if it is equipped
in accordance with the road traffic regulations in the
respective country and region.
• Be aware of and follow the applicable national and
regional regulations regarding road traffic.
WARNING
No head protection.
Risk of injury!
• Wear a suitable bicycle helmet that fits correctly when
riding your bicycle.
4.3 Charger safety notes
DANGER
Incorrect handling of electrical current and corresponding
components poses a risk to life due to electric shock.
Risk to life!
• Check the charger, mains cord and mains plug for dam-
age before each use.
• If you identify or suspect damage, do not use the
charger.
• Only use the charger indoors.
• Only connect the charger to a properly installed power
supply: in Europe 220 to 240 V~ (50 Hz) (see section
“Technical specifications” on page 37).
• Position the charger in such a way that it cannot become
moist or wet, e.g. due to splashing water.
• Never clean or spray the charger with liquids.
• While charging always place the charger on non-flam-
mable materials (e.g. stone, glass, ceramics). Do not
open, dismantle, drill through or deform the charger.
• Only have the charger repaired by qualified profession-
als with original spare parts.
• Only use the charger to charge the original rechargeable
battery or equivalent replacement rechargeable batteries.