Kindernay XIV User manual

KINDERNAY XIV
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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DISCLAIMER
! Improper installation can cause serious bike malfunction that may lead to serious injury or death!
! The installation procedure should only be performed by experienced mechanics.
! The minimum sprocket ratio of the XIV is 1.9. The minimum front chainring is 32T on E-bike and 30T on a non-assisted bike.
! Using a lower sprocket ratio or chainring size will void the hub warranty.
! The maximum crank torque is 160 Nm.
! Using a bike/mid-drive motor with more than 160 Nm will void the hub warranty.
! The max. sprocket thickness is 2.3 mm.
! Using a thicker sprocket or a non-original lockring will void the warranty.
! Wear eye protection and rubber gloves.
! USE ONLY MINERAL OIL WHEN BLEEDING THE SYSTEM.
! DOT fluid will destroy the seals inside the shifters.
! Remove or protect any brake components before performing the bleeding procedure. Any oil spill on braking components may affect braking
performance afterwards that can lead to serious injury or death.
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This instruction is intended for
professional and home mechanics to:
•Install the Kindernay gearhub system on
a bicycle.
•Find product specifications for the
Kindernay XIV gearhub.
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SCOPE

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CONTENTS
2: Disclaimer
5: In the box
6: Service intervals
7: Tools needed
8: SWAP & brake rotor installation
9: Torque arm installation
10: Torque arm removal
11: Gear ratio specification
12: Chain sprocket installation
13: Belt sprocket installation
14: Sprocket removal
15: PM torque retainer installation
16: HYSEQ installation
17: Hub / wheel installation
18: Chain installation
19: Oil change procedure
20: Wheel building manual
21: Support contact information

IN THE BOX
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This is a list of the contents included with the Kindernay XIV gearhub:
•XIV hub with drive sprocket
•SWAP shell (28h, 32h or 36h)
•HYSEQ hydraulic shifter unit
•PM Torque reaction mount
•M6 Mounting bolts for torque reaction
mount M4 Mounting bolts for SWAP shell
(7pcs)
•Gear oil (30 ml) (NOTE: Must be
added to the hub before use)
•Spare bolts for SWAP shell (3pcs)
and spare olives (2pcs) for the
hydraulic lines

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SERVICE INTERVALS
We specify the following oil change
intervals for the Kindernay XIV:
•Initial oil change: After first 500 km.
•Periodic oil change: Next 5000 km
or annually, whichever comes first.
Please see page 19 for the oil change
procedure.
NOTE !
Failure to follow the Kindernay XIV
service procedures will void the
Kindernay gearhub warranty.

TOOLS NEEDED
This is a list of tools that we recommend to set up
the Kindernay XIV internal gear hub on your bike:
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•4 and 5 mm Allen key
•T25 and T30 Torx driver
•5 mm and 8 mm combination spanner
•Torque wrench
•Chain cutter and chain link tool
•38 mm chamferless socket, or 16-notch 44 mm BB
tool (i.e. Park Tool BBT 69.2), depending on lockring
•Flathead screwdriver
•Optional:
•13 mm and 17 mm combination spanner
•Match cap removal tool or 12mm ID bearing
extractor tool
•Two-jaw bearing extractor tool

SWAP & BRAKE ROTOR INSTALLATION
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1.1: Clean the SWAP-shell
and gearhub housing.
1.3: Install the gearhub
in the SWAP.
1.5: Tighten the bolts to
3 Nm in a star pattern.
Repeat 3 times.
NOTE !
The Kindernay XIV SWAP bolts are
proprietary and cannot be
exchanged with regular M4 bolts.
CAUTION !
Failure to install the bolts according to the described
procedure below can cause the bolts loosening,
leading to serious malfunction and injury.
1.2: Apply Loctite 243
to the supplied SWAP
bolts.
1.4: Install the brake rotor,
align the bolt holes and
install the bolts.
x3
3 Nm

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TORQUE ARM INSTALLATION
NOTE !
2.1: Align the torque arm with the
flat face outwards, as shown.
2.3: Lightly grease the end cap
press fit surface.
2.4: Gently tap the match cap in
place with a rubber mallet.
NOTE !
The XIV torque arms must be oriented
with the flat face outwards, as shown.
The XIV torque arm may have a slight press fit
that will require a rubber mallet for installation.
2.2: Gently tap the torque arm in
place with a rubber mallet.

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TORQUE ARM REMOVAL
CAUTION !
Make sure to protect the hub shift cam
when removing the match cap, by
temporarily installing the HYSEQ actuator.
NOTE !
The XIV torque arm may have a slight press fit
that will require a two-jaw bearing extractor
tool for removal.
3.1: Insert the match cap
removal tool.
3.2 Tighten the 13 mm
and 17 mm nuts to secure
the match cap tool.
3.3: To protect the shift cam from
accidental damage, insert the
HYSEQ actuator on the drive side.
3.6: Remove the torque arm.
3.4: Slide a thru axle or suitable
punch through the hub from the
drive side.
3.5: Gently tap the axle or punch
to remove the match cap.
3.7: If the torque arm press fit is
too tight to be removed by hand,
use a two-jaw bearing extractor
tool as shown for removal.