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Contents

1.0 Introduction 

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2.0 

Important information 

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3.0  

Unpacking 

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4.0  

Your A2B Kuo+ 

7

5.0 

Assembly and adjustments 

9

6.0  

Getting to know your A2B Kuo+  

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7.0  

Battery use, storage and disposal 

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8.0  

Pre-ride checks 

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9.0  

Maintenance  

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10.0  

Safe and responsible riding  

27

11.0  

Cleaning the vehicle 

29

12.0  

Troubleshooting 

30

13.0 

Technical data 

31

14.0  

Warranty and safety notes  

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15.0  

Disposal 

33

16.0  

Owner registration 

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Summary of Contents for Kuo+

Page 1: ...1 Owner s manual Kuo...

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Page 3: ...ments 9 6 0 Getting to know your A2B Kuo 12 7 0 Battery use storage and disposal 19 8 0 Pre ride checks 23 9 0 Maintenance 25 10 0 Safe and responsible riding 27 11 0 Cleaning the vehicle 29 12 0 Trou...

Page 4: ...ills and headwinds WARNING Wear light fluorescent clothing at night Your existing insurance policies may not provide accident cover for your A2B Kuo Contact your insurance company or agent for informa...

Page 5: ...users of your A2B Kuo read and understand the following important warnings and cautions before their first trip If you have any questions or are not sure about any instructions in this owner s manual...

Page 6: ...carton 5 Using the side cutters clip the cable ties that hold various components to the frame ONLY clip those cable ties that are used to attach components to the frame or prevent movement during shi...

Page 7: ...tch 11 Charger port 12 Handle bar folding mechanism 13 Frontlight 14 Front wheel 15 Front fork 16 Front brake 17 Pedal crank arm and chain ring 18 Drive chain 19 Motor cable connector 20 Battery 21 Ki...

Page 8: ...instructions if they conflict with these instructions Failure to confirm compatibility properly install and operate and maintain any component or accessory can result in serious injury or death Using...

Page 9: ...ust any of these components This may cause extensive damage to these components void your warranty and may cause hazard If you cannot resolve a problem using the information in this owner s manual con...

Page 10: ...towards the bike and then move the pedal through 90 to the central open position 4 Ensure that the pedals are locked tight before attempting to ride the bike An improperly opened pedal may fold close...

Page 11: ...t post plus 25 mm and the floor The minimum inside leg height for this bicycle is 50 cm 20 inches Height adjustment 1 The seat height can be adjusted by releasing the quick release lever then raise or...

Page 12: ...ol module S 6 Gently pedal and away you go assisted by the intelligently delivered A2B power hub 7 Test the brakes at slow speed Left lever actuates the rear brake and the right lever actuates the fro...

Page 13: ...pressure that you apply to the pedals See Section 6 4 4 Your A2B Kuo will provide instantaneous power when you are pedalling To conserve battery power and increase your range ALWAYS use the gears as m...

Page 14: ...y a trigger shifter on the right hand side of the handlebar To shift gears pedal at a steady pace and click through the gears until you find the gear most comfortable for you and the current condition...

Page 15: ...utton Definition 6 4 2 Location of displayed information Assist Mode State of charge as percentage Km h MPH Cycles Voltage Tem perature Maximal speed limit State of charge in bars TRIP mileage for sin...

Page 16: ...em will indicate battery state of charge in bars the state of charge in percent the total battery discharge cycles CYCLES the battery voltage V and the battery temperature C After switching on the sys...

Page 17: ...tem of your A2B will provide instantaneous power whether you are pedalling or not Therefore there is no need to pedal as you start up However the motor consumes more power during a start from a standi...

Page 18: ...l anything about your A2B Kuo is not as it should be ask your A2B dealer before you ride again 6 6 Recharge your battery Fully recharge your battery as soon as possible because a lithium ion battery l...

Page 19: ...e warranty and may cause damage to the electrical system and the hub motor Use only the battery supplied with your A2B Kuo or a battery provided by A2B as a replacement for the battery supplied Failur...

Page 20: ...EEN turn OFF the charger 9 Carefully unplug the charger from the battery pack by pulling the connector out of the charger socket 10 Your battery is now ready for use Never pull the cord to unplug the...

Page 21: ...it fixed to the seat post tube 2 Slide the battery in until fully locked in place 3 Now lock the battery in place using the supplied key before attempting to ride your A2B Kuo Failure to lock the batt...

Page 22: ...from the sun The Battery Management System BMS is always on consuming a small amount of power from the battery If the battery pack is not used for an extended period of time this will eventually drai...

Page 23: ...nd New Zealand For all other countries the reverse applies Brake shoes are subject to normal wear To ensure the brake system works correctly brake shoes should never be worn down to their limit Ask yo...

Page 24: ...so that you can pull down the stem folding lever F The stem will now fold down to be positioned next to the front wheel 4 With one hand hold open the safety catch on the frame G and with the other ha...

Page 25: ...s if necessary In the unlikely event of having a flat tyre you need to know the correct procedure for removing and re installing the front or rear wheel If you are uncertain about any aspect of the as...

Page 26: ...t could result in serious injury or death and property damage DO NOT ride your ebike if you are not confident that the brakes are working properly Removing rear wheel 1 Ensure that the power is turned...

Page 27: ...o Ride slower anticipate your stops and apply the brakes earlier Wet roads are slippery take corners carefully Make sure you are seen In poor light conditions and at night wear light coloured clothing...

Page 28: ...anual If you don t understand any aspect of the use and care of your A2B Kuo ask your A2B dealer Special note for parents or guardians As a parent or guardian you are responsible for the activities an...

Page 29: ...of the trip immediately clean the vehicle with cold water thoroughly dry off the vehicle treat parts subject to corrosion with anti corrosion agents on a wax basis Rubber and plastic parts could be d...

Page 30: ...n note the light does not illuminate even though the light is switched on 4 The connector for the power supply to the motor is unplugged Solution Recharge the battery See sections 7 2 and 7 3 Do not a...

Page 31: ...e 36V Nominal voltage operating range 36V to 42 V Nominal capacity 9 Ah Charging method CC CV Constant Current Constant Voltage Battery Management System BMS Controls and stops over charging Controls...

Page 32: ...Eco guarantees that the goods upon delivery of the A2B to you and for the specified periods 2 1 1 are in agreement in all material respects with the relevant description depending on any conditions or...

Page 33: ...e defective goods 4 Limitation of liability 4 1 If you or Hero Eco do not abide by this warranty then subject to provision 4 2 no party shall be liable for any of the resulting losses to the other par...

Page 34: ...ber is located on the underside of the frame near the pedal crank Vehicle serial number Motor serial number Battery serial number To fully protect your A2B against theft buy a high quality bicycle loc...

Page 35: ...o Eco Ltd 80 Coleman Street London EC2R 5BJ Germany Hero Eco Ltd Reichenberger Strasse 124 10999 Berlin USA Hero Eco Inc 207 9th St San Francisco CA 94103 www wearea2b com Edition 1 1 July 2014 Hero E...

Page 36: ...36 Owner s manual weareA2B com 660001443000...

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