VOLspeed Giant Syncdrive Sport User manual

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Giant Syncdrive
Sport / Pro / Life / Core
from Model Year 2017
V4
Operating instructions
as original operating instructions in English language

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1 General information.........................................................................................................................3
1.1 Safety instructions............................................................................................................................3
2 Requirements for safe use ...............................................................................................................4
2.1 Intended use.....................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Restrictions on use ...........................................................................................................................4
2.3 Know and comply with installation requirements ...........................................................................5
2.4 Obligation of the owner ...................................................................................................................7
2.5 Obligation of each user ....................................................................................................................8
3 Warranty and liability.......................................................................................................................8
3.1 Warranty and liability of the tuning module manufacturer.............................................................8
3.2 Warranty, guarantee and liability by the manufacturer of the e-bike.............................................9
3.3 Property damage and personal injury - Further exclusions of liability to be considered................9
4 Functional description....................................................................................................................10
5 Technical data ................................................................................................................................10
6 Installation......................................................................................................................................11
6.1 Required tools ................................................................................................................................11
6.2 Note part number and serial number ............................................................................................11
6.3 Dismount motor.............................................................................................................................12
6.4 Connect the cables.........................................................................................................................15
6.5 Check function................................................................................................................................16
6.6 Finalize installation.........................................................................................................................16
7 Speed mode....................................................................................................................................17
7.1 Switch on........................................................................................................................................17
7.2 Switch off........................................................................................................................................17
8 Individual activation code ..............................................................................................................18
8.1 Preparation.....................................................................................................................................18
8.2 Set code..........................................................................................................................................18
8.3 Delete code ....................................................................................................................................19
9 Dynamic mode................................................................................................................................20
10 Change wheel circumference.........................................................................................................21
11 Restore factory settings .................................................................................................................22
12 Status display..................................................................................................................................22
13 FAQ.................................................................................................................................................22

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1General information
►Be sure to take the time to read these operating instructions carefully before starting to install the
tuning module.
►Keep these operating instructions in a safe place, yet within easy reach, so that you always have
access to the important and safety-relevant information for use, even after installation.
►Make these operating instructions available for reading to any other person who may ride your
tuned e-bike.
►Ensure that every person who is allowed to ride your tuned e-bike has read and understood these
operating instructions before any use.
►Instruct the user in the safe use of the tuned e-bike with the aid of these operating instructions
before leaving your tuned e-bike to other persons.
►Be sure to pass this manual on to the future owner if you ever want to sell the tuning module or
your tuned e-bike.
1.1 Safety instructions
The warnings used in these instructions draw your attention to possible dangers. You endanger
yourself and others if you do not follow these instructions. Serious injuries or considerable damage
to property may result.
Warning notices are available in the following categories:
WARNING
Warns you of hazards that could result in fatal or serious injury to persons if you do not follow these
instructions.
CAUTION
Warns you of hazards that may result in minor, usually reversible injury to persons if you do not
follow these instructions.
ATTENTION
Warns you of situations that can lead to property damage and malfunctions during use if you do not
follow these instructions.
IMPORTANT
Identifies safety-relevant descriptions and instruction parts.

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2Requirements for safe use
2.1 Intended use
The tuning module shifts the cut-off threshold of the motor support of your e-bike. Thus, with the
installation of the tuning module, speeds of up to 45km/h (28mph) can be achieved with electric
motor support.
Intended use also includes compliance with all of the following without exception
Restrictions on use and
Installation requirements and the
Obligations of the owner and the user.
2.2 Restrictions on use
The following restrictions of use are associated with the installation of the tuning module in your e-
bike.
2.2.1 Do not use in public areas
E-bikes for use on public roads or public ways with a permitted speed of > 25 km/h are subject in
the EU to Regulation 168/2013/EU, the Vehicle Regulation. Further approval requirements in non-
European countries may apply. The purchase of the Tuning Module does not entail any approval for
operation in public areas. Therefore, participation in public road traffic and driving on public roads
is prohibited after installation of the tuning module.
Prevent misuse and abuse
►Only use your tuned e-bike on private, secured property or race tracks.
►Never ride on public paths or areas that you have not previously been able to securely block off
against entry by other persons.
►Also prevent another person from using your tuned e-bike in public traffic or on public roads.
►Always lock your tuned e-bike when you park it. This will prevent misuse and abuse, even by other
people.
2.2.2 Restricting the circle of users
Reaching higher speeds can lead to the permissible group of users determined by the e-bike
manufacturer having to be further restricted.
Such a restriction must be determined by the owner of the tuned e-bike on his own responsibility,
taking into account the physical and mental fitness of the persons to whom the tuned e-bike is
made available for use.
Prevent misuse and abuse
►Clearly define the permission for use before each transfer to other persons.
►Also clearly define the terrain to be covered.
IMPORTANT
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►Always lock your tuned e-bike when you park it. This will prevent misuse and abuse by other
people.
2.2.3 Observe shortened maintenance and inspection intervals
Due to the higher speeds with electric motor assistance, higher loads and forces will act on all
vehicle parts.
Reaching higher speeds increases wear on all vehicle parts, especially the brake system and all parts
of the drive system, even with suitable strength and design of the vehicle.
Define shortened maintenance and inspection intervals
Shortened inspection and maintenance cycles must be determined by the owner of the tuned e-
bike on his own responsibility, taking into account the conditions of use.
►Before each use of your tuned e-bike, perform a comprehensive inspection of the vehicle.
►It is imperative that you check the condition and function of the
brakes and their functional components,
vehicle frame,
steering system and its functional components,
drive system and its functional components as well as
saddle and its functional components.
►In addition, observe all inspections not mentioned here that are prescribed by the manufacturer
of your e-bike before each use. This list does not replace the original operating instructions of the
e-bike manufacturer.
►Establish further inspection and maintenance cycles according to the manufacturer's instructions
for your e-bike.
►Shorten them according to your operating conditions.
►If necessary, coordinate this with your specialist company, which will carry out the inspection and
maintenance work.
This ensures that the shortened inspection and maintenance intervals are adhered to.
2.3 Know and comply with installation requirements
For safe use of the tuning module in your e-bike, your e-bike must also meet some requirements.
2.3.1 Requirements for the strength and construction of the e-bike
Strength and construction requirements are regulated by EN 15194 and EN ISO 4210-2 and must be
confirmed as applied by the manufacturer of your e-bike.
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Prevent increased accident risks due to insufficient strength
Due to the higher speeds with electric motor assistance, higher loads and forces will act on all
vehicle parts. Increased accident risks due to part breakage and part failure can only be largely ruled
out with e-bikes that are demonstrably designed and built in accordance with both product
standards.
►Check the EC declaration of conformity of the manufacturer of your e-bike.
►Only install the tuning module in your e-bike if the manufacturer of your e-bike states the two
product standards EN 15194 and EN ISO 4210-2 as applied in its EC declaration of conformity.
►Only if both standards are mentioned as applied, it can be assumed that the requirements for
strength and design are fulfilled.
►Never use the tuning module in vehicles for which you cannot clearly establish these requirements
and prove them by means of the EC declaration of conformity from the e-bike manufacturer.
Racing e-bikes, city e-bikes or trekking e-bikes are usually not equipable
Racing e-bikes, city e-bikes or trekking e-bikes often do not meet the requirements for strength and
construction, as lower requirements apply to these types of e-bikes. Furthermore, it cannot be
assumed that these e-bikes are actually only used on private, secured properties or race tracks.
2.3.2 Check and confirm drive system and display requirements
The tuning module is adapted to specific drive systems and display types.
►Check the equipment of your e-bike.
►The tuning module only works with e-bikes that have an electric motor support of up to 25km/h
ex works. Children's e-bikes with a support up to 20km/h and Speed-e-bikes with a support up to
45km/h are not supported.
►Only install the tuning module into your e-bike if you can determine that your e-bike equipment
matches the drive systems and display types listed below.
Drive system:
Display type:
Control panel
Giant Syncdrive Sport
CHARGE, EVO, EVO-SG,
PLUS, DASH 2-IN-1
Remote from 2017, ONE,
ERGO-SG, ERGO 2-SG
Giant Syncdrive Pro
CHARGE, EVO, EVO-SG,
PLUS, DASH 2-IN-1
Remote from 2017, ONE,
ERGO-SG, ERGO 2-SG
Giant Syncdrive Life
EVO, EVO-SG, PLUS, DASH 2-
IN-1
ONE, ERGO-SG, ERGO 2-SG
Giant Syncdrive Core
EVO, EVO-SG, PLUS, DASH 2-
IN-1
ONE, ERGO-SG, ERGO 2-SG
WARNING
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G I A N T
TRIPDIST. 0030.4km
Km/h
0,0
ECO
55%
0
28.0
KM/H
AV G S P EED
33%
0
KM/H
ECO
POWER
14:30
11.1
km /h
DIST TRIP
SPEED
99%
8.3km8.3km 00:11min
11.1
km/h
EVO CHARGE PLUS EVO-SG
G IA N T
Remote from 2017 ONE / ERGO-SG ERGO 2-SG DASH 2 IN 1 - SG
Prevent damage and malfunctions
Use in vehicles with unsuitable drive systems and/or display types will lead to malfunctions or
damage to the e-bike or the tuning module.
2.4 Obligation of the owner
Any user of the tuned e-bike must be instructed accordingly by the owner of the tuned e-bike on
the basis of these operating instructions, as well as being informed about the special restrictions on
use and increased risks due to the increased speed.
The owner of the tuned e-bike ensures that
►all requirements for safe use
►and for the intended use are complied with, and
►these operating instructions are always available to every user.
Compatibility
The tuning is NOT compatible with the following motors:
- All original Yamaha motors (PW, PW-X, PW-X2, PW-X3, PW-SE, PW-TE, PW-ST)
- Giant Syncdrive motors before model year 2017
- Syncdrive Pro2 from model year 2022 onwards.
Use without display
To be able to use all the functions of the tuning, the display of the total kilometres and the
speed is required. If your e-bike does not have a display, you can also use the Ridecontrol
app for this, see also FAQ.
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The owner of the tuned e-bike undertakes to only make the tuned e-bike available to persons who
►have read and understood these operating instructions and
►have been instructed in the safe and proper use of the tuned e-bike.
2.5 Obligation of each user
Every user is obliged,
►to read and observe these operating instructions in full, and
►to follow all safety and warning instructions without exception,
►to use the tuned E-bike only in technically perfect condition and in accordance with its intended
purpose, in a safety-conscious and hazard-conscious manner and in compliance with these
operating instructions and
►to remedy immediately any damage or malfunctions detected which could impair safety, or, if
necessary, to have them remedied.
3Warranty and liability
3.1 Warranty and liability of the tuning module manufacturer
Warranty and liability claims are excluded by the manufacturer of the tuning module in the event of
direct or indirect personal injury or damage to property if they are attributable to one or more of
the following causes:
►Increased wear or breakage of components of the e-bike, especially parts of the brake system
and/or the drive system,
►non-observance of these operating instructions,
►improper use of the tuning module or the e-bike with integrated tuning module,
►non-observance of the operating restrictions of these operating instructions,
►use or operation with operating conditions that do not comply with these operating instructions,
►improper installation, commissioning, maintenance or repair not specified in these operating
instructions,
►after unauthorised structural, hardware or software modifications to the tuning module itself or
to the e-bike approved for the tuning module or its equipment.
The installation and operation of the tuning module is at your own risk.
►The manufacturer of the tuning module does not accept any liability for damage related to the
operation or installation of the tuning module.
►The technical and legal consequences mentioned may be incomplete.
►In addition to the technical and legal consequences mentioned in these operating instructions,
further requirements may apply depending on the place of operation.
►Before installing the device, inform yourself about possible further technical and legal
consequences and requirements that you must comply with in order to operate the tuned e-bike.
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3.2 Warranty, guarantee and liability by the manufacturer of the e-bike
Due to the higher speeds with electric motor assistance, higher loads and forces will act on all
bicycle parts.
Reaching higher speeds increases wear on all bicycle parts, especially the braking system and all
parts of the drive system, even if the vehicle is of suitable strength and design.
For this reason, liability, warranty and guarantee claims against the dealer or manufacturer of the e-
bike will expire or be severely limited with the use of the tuning module.
3.3 Property damage and personal injury - Further exclusions of liability to be considered
An e-bike can reach electric motor-assisted speeds of up to 45 km/h after the tuning module has
been installed. Reaching such speeds increases the risk of a fall and resulting injury, even with
suitable strength and design of the vehicle. It also increases the risk of damaging other people or
property.
Reduce increased liability risks
Precisely define your operating conditions and user groups to be insured.
Take out liability insurance appropriate to the conditions of use and the user group for the use
of your tuned e-bike.
Reduce increased risk of hazards
Always wear suitable protective clothing and a helmet while using your tuned e-bike to protect
yourself from increased risk of accidents.
Insist that every user of your tuned e-bike wears appropriate protective clothing and a helmet
at all times during use.
Reduce the risk of accidents monetarily
Precisely define your operating conditions and user groups to be insured.
Take out an insurance policy for the use of your tuned e-bike that is appropriate to the
conditions of use and the user group.
ATTENTION
WARNING
ATTENTION

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4Functional description
The tuning module provides the following functions after installation:
►Adjustable speed limit up to 45km/h (28mph) via the control unit on the e-bike
►Personal activation code adjustable
►Adjustable dynamic mode, reduced "wall effect”
►Correct display of speed and distance travelled
►Correct total odometer reading after re-removal of the tuning module
►Wheel circumference adjustable
Setting options
All settings are made via the display on the e-bike or the RideControl app.
Protected electronics
The electronics are cast into the housing and thus safely protected from moisture.
Safety and protective devices
Safety and protective devices of the e-bike remain unaffected by the installation of the
tuning module.
5Technical data
Housing dimensions: 37mm x 19mm x 9mm (1.46” x 0.75” x 0.36”)
Cable length: Approx. 140mm (5.5”)
Weight: 0.025kg (0.9oz)
Power consumption: 0.1W
Supply voltage: 5VDC