Rotwild R.X+ FS 27.5 User manual

MANUAL
R.C+ HT 29
R.C+ FS 27.5
R.X+ FS 27.5
R.E+ FS 27.5
R.T+ HT 28
ROTWILD
ADP Engineering GmbH
Am Bauhof 5
64807 Dieburg
GERMANY
Telephone [phone]
Internet www.rotwild.de
E-Mail [e-mail]

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Table of Contents
1 Identification 4
1.1 Product name and type designation 4
1.2 Product version and issue of the instruction manual 5
1.3 Manufacturer and after-sales service 5
1.4 Copyright 6
2 Original instruction manual 7
2.1 General 7
2.2 Language 7
2.3 Copies 7
2.4 Applicable documentation 8
2.5 Using the original instruction manual 8
2.5.1 User 8
2.5.2 Use 9
2.5.3 Writing conventions 9
3 General information 10
3.1 Applicable provisions 10
3.2 Design, general functions 10
3.3 National requirements 11
3.4 Operating elements 12
3.5 Safety information on the product 16
3.6 Weights 17
3.7 Power consumption 17
3.8 Power characteristics 17
3.9 Emissions 18
3.10 Environmental conditions 18
3.10.1 Environmental conditions when charging 19
3.10.2 Environmental conditions when riding 19
3.10.3 Environmental conditions in storage 19
3.11 Information regarding personal protective equipment 20
3.12 Hazards for vulnerable groups 20
4 Basic safety information 21
4.1 Rider requirements 21
4.2 Intended use 21
4.3 Instructions and training 22
4.4 Initial set-up 22
4.5 Emergency stop, emergency shut-off 23
4.6 Problems during operation 24
4.7 Disassembly, disposal 24
4.8 Operator's duty of care 25
4.9 Rider's duty of care 26
4.10 Periodic inspections 26

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5 Preparing the bike for use 28
5.1 Work environment 28
5.2 Transport and storage 28
5.3 Items supplied 29
5.4 Packaging 29
5.5 Set-up 29
6 Making the bike ready to ride 31
6.1 Adjusting the handlebars 31
6.2 Adjusting the saddle 31
6.3 Using the quick release lever and quick release axle bolt 32
6.3.1 Seat post quick release lever 32
6.3.2 Wheels Using the RWS system 34
6.3.3 Wheels: Assembling the axle bolt on the front wheel 36
6.3.4 Assembling the axle bolt on the rear wheel 37
6.3.5 Assembling the quick release lever on the rear wheel 38
6.3.6 Assembling the axle bolt on the rear wheel with MDI 3 drop-outs 38
6.4 Adjusting the gear cables 40
6.5 Adjusting the brakes 41
6.5.1 Brake pad wear 41
6.5.2 Grip width 41
6.6 Adjusting the suspension 42
6.6.1 Adjusting the suspension fork 42
6.6.1.1 Suspension stiffness 42
6.6.1.2 OPEN-MEDIUM-FIRM - Adjusting the suspension fork 44
6.6.1.3 Damping the suspension 45
6.6.2 Adjusting the rear shock 46
6.6.2.1 Suspension stiffness 46
6.6.2.2 OPEN-MEDIUM-FIRM - Adjusting the rear shock 48
6.6.2.3 Damping strength 49
6.7 Additional components 50
6.8 Storage and protection 51
7 Operation 52
7.1 General 53
7.2 Kick stands 53
7.3 Total permitted weight 53
7.4 Luggage carriers 54
7.5 Function of the gears 54
7.6 Lowering the saddle 54
7.7 Electric drive system 55
7.7.1 Marquardt operating system 56
7.7.1.1 Screen 57
7.7.1.2 Control panel on the handlebars 59
7.7.1.3 Turning the drive system on and off 59
7.7.1.4 Lighting 60

7.7.1.5 Level of support 60
7.7.1.6 Pushing aid 60
7.7.1.7 Display screen 61
7.7.1.8 Travel information 62
7.7.1.9 System settings and system messages 62
7.7.1.9.1 Setting measurement units 62
7.7.1.9.2 Setting the time 62
7.7.1.9.3 System messages 63
7.7.2 Mini display operating system 63
7.7.2.1 Mini display component descriptions 63
7.7.2.2 Mini display control panel 64
7.7.2.3 Turning the drive system on and off 65
7.7.2.4 Lighting 65
7.7.2.5 Level of support 66
7.7.2.6 Pushing aid 66
7.7.2.7 Display screen 67
7.7.2.8 System messages 67
7.7.2.9 Setting the unit of measurement 67
7.7.3 COBI operating system 68
7.7.3.1 COBI operating system component descriptions 68
7.7.3.2 Operating the COBI system 70
7.7.3.3 Turning the COBI operating system on and off 70
7.7.3.4 Lighting 71
7.7.3.5 Level of support 71
7.7.3.6 Pushing aid 72
7.7.3.7 Display screen 72
7.7.3.8 System messages 73
7.8 Charger 73
7.9 Integrated drive battery in the down tube 74
7.9.1 Charging the drive battery 76
7.9.2 Mounting and dismounting the drive battery 78
8 Maintenance, cleaning 79
8.1 Fatigue 79
8.2 Genuine spare parts 80
8.3 Maintenance I 80
8.3.1 Cleaning 81
8.3.2 Tyre pressure table 81
8.4 Maintenance II 82
8.5 Transport 82
9 Recycling/disposal 84
10 Appendices 85
10.1 EC Conformity declaration 85
10.2 Parts list 86
10.3 Service log 91
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1 Identification
1.1 Product name and type designation
This original instruction manual is a component of the following bikes assisted by
an electric motor:
Type Make Model
- 2016 R.C+ HT 29
- 2016 R.C+ FS 27.5
- 2016 R.X+ FS 27.5
- 2016 R.E+ FS 27.5
- 2016 R.T+ HT 28
Image 1:
Type plate for 2016 R.C+ HT 29 as
an example for 2016 hybrid models

1.2 Product version and issue of the instruction
manual
This original instruction manual refers to the 2016 model year which is produced
from November 2015 to October 2016.
This original instruction manual is issued in November 2015.
1.3 Manufacturer and after-sales service
The manufacturer of bikes assisted by an electric motor is:
ADP ENGINEERING GMBH
Am Bauhof 5
64807 Dieburg, Germany
Phone: +49 6071 – 921 55 0
Fax: +49 6071 – 921 55 25
Email: [email protected]
URL: www.rotwild.de
After-sales service is provided by the supplying ROTWILD authorised retailer. Their
contact details are in the company stamp which can be found on the reverse of
this original instruction manual. Should you be unable to reach them additional
ROTWILD authorised retailers who can provide after-sales service can be found on
the www.rotwild.de website.
ONLINE REGISTRATION Please register your ROTWILD bike online at www.rotwild.de
so we can immediately confirm the beginning of your warranty. Upon successful
registration of your product you have the right to a complementary extended ma-
nufacturer's warranty. Please see the Warranty Terms & Conditions on the ROT-
WILD website at www.rotwild.de.
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1.4 Copyright
© ADP ENGINEERING GMBH, 2015
The transmission and reproduction of this original instruction manual, and the ex-
ploitation and communication of its contents is prohibited unless expressly per-
mitted. In the event of infringement you will be liable for damages. All rights re-
served with regard to patent, registered design and industrial design registration.
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2 Original instruction manual
2.1 General
This original instruction manual takes into account the essential requirements of
DIN EN 820791:2012 Preparation of instructions for use, DIN EN ISO 12100:2010
Safety of machinery, DIN EN 14766:2005 Mountain bikes, DIN EN
15194:2009+A1:2011 Electrically power assisted cycles EPAC and Directive
2006/42/EC on machinery.
Commercial or legal topics which are not relevant to operational safety will not be
dealt with in this original instruction manual.
Technical details and background information regarding the history of ROTWILD
and a lot more besides can be found on the ROTWILD website.
http://www.rotwild.de/service-kontakt/.
2.2 Language
The original instruction manual is written in German. Further language versions
are translations of the original instruction manual and are invalid without the ori-
ginal instruction manual.
2.3 Copies
This original instruction manual is printed in colour and bound into an external
cover made from thin card [PUR glue]. ADP ENGINEERING GMBH does not accept
any responsibility for copies of any type, for example black and white copies, loose
pages or electronic copies.
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2.4 Applicable documentation
Should a need arise for corrections or supplements they will be marked as such
and issued to operators in printed form via ROTWILD authorised retailers.
The drive battery's charger supplied with the bike is a technically autonomous
unit and is provided with a separate instruction manual.
A continuously updated list of approved accessories can be found at ROTWILD au-
thorised retailers; see section 4.2 Intended use. Any other information does not
apply.
2.5 Using the original instruction manual
2.5.1 User
This original instruction manual is addressed at the riders and operators of the
bikes assisted by an electric motor described herein. It is accordingly aimed at
laypersons.
The operator usually has the authority to dispose of the bike assisted by an elec-
tric motor, allows the rider to use it and provides it to specialists for maintenance
and repair. It is possible that the operator and the rider are different people, for
example in the case of a test ride, rental or loan.
Where text is expressly aimed at technical staff (e.g. bike mechanics) a reference
will be made to this. ROTWILD authorised retailers have qualified, trained staff
who have the appropriate technical training to identify risks and avoid hazards
which could occur during maintenance, servicing and repair of bikes assisted by
an electric motor.
Information for technical staff should not be acted upon by laypersons.
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2.5.2 Use
This original instruction manual should be read before using bikes assisted by an
electric motor so that all the functions can be used properly and safely. This does
not replace the personal briefing from the supplying ROTWILD authorised retailer.
In addition, this original instruction manual should be made available to every
user. The original instruction manual is a component of this bike assisted by an
electric motor. If the bike is one day sold, the original instruction manual should
be handed over to the new owner.
2.5.3 Writing conventions
For better readability this original instruction manual and the translation of the
original instruction manual will be subsequently referred to as the "instruction
manual". The bike assisted by an electric motor will be as follows referred to as
the "bike". The following pictograms and signal words will be used in this instruc-
tion manual for instructions and warnings.
Pictogram/Signal word Meaning
Failure to observe these warnings will result in death or
serious injury. High risk of danger.
Failure to observe these warnings can result in death or
serious injury. Medium risk of danger.
Can result in minor or moderate injuries. Low risk of
danger.
Information regarding safe use.
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CAUTION
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DANGER
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WARNING!