a2b Shima Owner'S Manual Download Page 3

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Contents

1.0  

Introduction 

2

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Important notes 

3

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Your A2B 

6

4.0  

Getting to Know your A2B 

12

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Using, Storing and Disposing of the Battery 

21

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Important Safety Instructions Before Your First Ride 

25

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Maintenance 

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Cleaning the Vehicle 

34

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Troubleshooting 

34

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Technical Data 

36

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Warranty and Safety Notes 

37

12.0 Disposal 

38

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Maintenance Schedule 

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Product Registration 

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Summary of Contents for Shima

Page 1: ...1 Owner s manual Shima ...

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Page 3: ... Using Storing and Disposing of the Battery 21 6 0 Important Safety Instructions Before Your First Ride 25 7 0 Maintenance 28 8 0 Cleaning the Vehicle 34 9 0 Troubleshooting 34 10 0 Technical Data 36 11 0 Warranty and Safety Notes 37 12 0 Disposal 38 13 0 Maintenance Schedule 39 Product Registration 50 ...

Page 4: ... simply for a breath of fresh air the A2B is the revolutionary new solution of getting from A to B Compared to jumping in the car it s a lot more fun easier to park and will reduce your fuel costs as well as your impact on the environment numerous advantages as you ll soon experience Hero Eco Ltd 80 Coleman Street London EC2R 5BJ www wearea2b com A2B Shima electric bike will be referred to as A2B ...

Page 5: ...ctions in this owner s manual please ask your A2B specialist dealer Important symbols The A2B is suitable for riding on paved streets and roads Therefore do not ride off the paved roads or across terrain Do not use the A2B to cross water for off road jumps or for sporting events When using the A2B we recommend you always put on an approved helmet and wear bright or reflective clothing at night Mak...

Page 6: ...session of at least a Category M as of 16 years of age driving licence Where you may ride Riding on bicycle lanes and in pedestrian areas is not permitted for light two wheel powered vehicles applicable within and outside city limits Riding on bicycle streets is only permitted if these streets are generally approved for motor vehicles or motorcycles This also applies if you ride only by pedalling ...

Page 7: ...Avoid using your A2B if you feel unwell and not completely fit Do not ride your A2B while under the influence of medication or drugs An alcohol level as of 0 5 will lead to fines and possible legal consequences suspension or revocation of your driving licence The rules and principles described here refer to the use of your A2B in the European Union For use outside the EU you should obtain informat...

Page 8: ...eel 12 Front disk brake and rotor 13 Name plate left side 14 Pedals crank arm and chain ring 15 Chain 16 TMM4 Sensor 17 Motor 18 Rear rim 19 Rear wheel 20 Kickstand 21 Derailleur and free wheel 22 Bracket for registration number 23 Rear light 24 Splash guard rear 25 Battery connector 26 Battery 27 Rack 3 0 Your A2B 3 1 Components 1 2 3 8 9 10 14 13 20 15 19 18 21 17 24 26 16 27 11 4 25 12 7 6 23 2...

Page 9: ...7 A B C E D A Right side brake lever for rear brake B Left side brake lever for front brake C Gear shifter D Right pedal E Left pedal F Rear view mirror F ...

Page 10: ...e your specialist dealer immediately replace worn components If any components or accessories are not checked for suitability and if they are not installed used and maintained properly then this may result in serious injuries or even death The use of non original components or spare parts can jeopardise the safety of your A2B causing the warranty to expire A2B maintenance schedule Your A2B should ...

Page 11: ...frame until it is locked The lever may not stick out in order to avoid injuring yourself The lever is securely fastened when it requires a particular force to Frame Height Frame Height Inside leg length Inside leg length 2 5 cm Gap Frame height press it in the closed position A correctly closed seat post clamp cannot be moved except by opening it once more according to the method described above I...

Page 12: ...ment of the stem 1 Loosen screw C with an appropriate Allen key 2 Position the stem at the desired angle 3 Tighten screw C to 17 18 5 Nm and make certain that the stem is aligned with the front wheel Caution This is an A headset stem upper screw D is a pre stressed bolt and does not serve to adjust the stem Attempt ing to tighten screw D can damage the upper head An improperly fastened handlebar a...

Page 13: ...sting the display 1 Loosen the adjusting screw E on the underside of the display with an appropriate Allen key 2 Align the angle of the display according to your requirement 3 Then evenly tighten the screw with 5 Nm ...

Page 14: ...nected 3 Activate the system with the electronic key see 4 3 4 Do NOT sit down on the A2B while it is still on its kickstand You will damage the kickstand and possibly the frame 5 Mount your A2B and find a comfortable sitting position 6 Step on the pedals to start the motor assistance 7 Test the brakes at slow speed The left brake lever operates the front brake the right brake lever operates the r...

Page 15: ...ow lights up As soon as the A2B lettering appears pull the key away 3 After the ride to shut off the system hold your E Key over the display until it blanks out Then pull the E Key away The system is now deactivated The E Key is used to wake the display battery and motor control from sleep mode If not all of the components wake up after first switching on with the E Key e g no motor assistance dea...

Page 16: ...otary knob Button B Battery charge indicator C Speed indicator D Mode indicator shows the respectively selected power level 1 3 E Unit indicator km h or mph It is recommended to regard the E Key like a car or house key It is best to attach it to your private key ring B D C A E ...

Page 17: ... desired mode is displayed press the knob to confirm the selection The display then returns to the standard display Display overview 1 Standard display 2 0 off mode no assistance 3 Mode 1 economic minimum motor assistance ideal for economizing the battery output maximum range 4 Mode 2 standard normal motor assistance normal power average range per battery charge 5 Mode 3 high power additional moto...

Page 18: ...ce technicians and specialist dealers to check for the correct function of the pedalling sensor To exit the set up menu from here keep turning until the display back 9 appears and confirm by pressing once The standard display 1 will then appear 4 7 Switching between total kilometres odo and distance counter display trip Turn the knob until odo or trip 10 11 appears Then wait the system automatical...

Page 19: ...re above 135 C 08 OVER_TEMP_INT Overtemperature of the controller 09 CORRUPT_HALL_VALUE Motor signal fault 10 WRONG_HALL_ORDER Fault motor direction of rotation 11 not set 12 RECOVER_WHILE_DRIVE Resetting of fault messages during the trip 13 I_OFFSET_OVER_LIMIT Offset current over limit 14 I_OFFSET_UNDER_LIMIT Offset current under limit 15 TORQUE_OFFSET_OVER_LIMIT Offset force sensor over limit 16...

Page 20: ...dal more slowly but will have to expend more effort Never pedal backwards when shifting gears The chain could jump off making you lose control which could result in accidents with seri ous injuries or even death and or property damage Always pedal evenly after shifting gears The derailleur operates inde pendently of the motor Use the derailleur to adjust the gear setting to find a gear that makes ...

Page 21: ... maximum total weight is listed in the specification 6 No changes of any kind are permitted to be made to the rack You will find a sturdy rack which enables the attachment of the diverse panniers in our range of accessories 7 Evenly distribute the weight of the luggage or objects to be transported on both sides of the rack 8 Please note that the luggage or other loads on the rack will change the h...

Page 22: ...soft surfaces or uphill requires more force Frequent starting and stopping full force from standstill requires the most power from the battery Maximise your range Fully charge your battery before each ride Regularly check the tyre pressure and pump up the tyres to a pres sure of 2 8 bar front and rear wheels Have your A2B serviced regularly to ensure that the wheel bearings turn freely and that th...

Page 23: ... in the vicinity of excessively strong heat and or open flames long term impact of sunlight Use only the corresponding charger with this battery Using and storing the charger Improper use and insufficient storage of this charger will result in the expiration of the warranty and can lead to serious injuries or even death or may cause other dangerous situations such as fire and property damage Impro...

Page 24: ... Switch on the charger with the operat ing switch ON 5 LED lights The power LED will illuminate RED when the charger is connected to the mains and the operating switch is switched on ON The indicator LED will illuminate ORANGE whilst the battery is being charged The indicator LED will switch to GREEN as soon as the battery is charged completely 6 After the completed charging process indicator LED ...

Page 25: ...scharging cycles The decreasing capacity will become noticeable in the gradual reduction of the maximum range When the range is insufficient you may acquire a replacement battery from your A2B specialist dealer Low battery charge The motor controller and Battery Management System BMS will automatically switch off the electric power supply to the motor as soon as the battery charge drops to a pre d...

Page 26: ...socket of the battery and con nect the connectors 5 5 Storing the battery Disconnect the battery from the bicycle and store it in a cool 10 21 C and dry place Avoid direct sunlight The Battery Management System BMS remains active and consumes a small amount of power Charging for storage Hours Before storing the battery charge halfway 2 Then charge halfway at least every 30 days 2 Disregarding thes...

Page 27: ...mber that cars may open their doors while you are approaching Be especially carefully during wet weather Wet pavement may double or even triple the braking distance of your A2B Ride more slowly be prepared to stop in time and begin braking earlier Wet roads are slippery take corners carefully Make sure you are seen In poor lighting conditions and at night you should wear bright clothes with reflec...

Page 28: ...le at night Before each ride ensure that the lights are operational and clean Brakes Before each ride check your brakes The left brake lever operates the front brake the right brake lever operates the rear brake Brake pads When checking the brakes the entire brake system must be definitely checked as well Brake pads are subject to normal wear and wear down with time You should never wait until the...

Page 29: ...t wheel is adjusted correctly and sits tightly If the quick release lever is not adjusted and secured sufficiently the front wheel can come off during the ride resulting in serious injuries or even death and or property damage A Stem and handlebar Make absolutely certain that the screws in your handlebar clamp see 3 5 and your stem see 3 6 have been tightened with the specified torque Each of the ...

Page 30: ...check the hub bearing seat by lifting the wheel off the ground and spinning it whilst trying to move the rim from side to side between the fork or frame You should not be able to determine a side to side movement If you detect lateral movement in either wheel the hub bearings must be adjusted or replaced 7 3 Wheel rims The wheel rims should not have any cracks bulges or flat areas Take your A2B to...

Page 31: ...th and or property damage Should you have any questions concerning use of the brakes contact your A2B specialist dealer Brake disks and pads must be free of oil and grease 7 6 Tyres Check tyres for any damage cracks and unusual or strong wear The tyre should sit properly in the rim Periodically check the seat of the tyre bead in the rim Check whether the tyre profile is free from foreign objects a...

Page 32: ...rotru sions on the fork end 3 The front wheel can now be taken out of the hub Your A2B has a front wheel with quick release lever to make it easy to remove and install the front wheel Please follow the instructions on the quick release lever mechanism to guarantee proper handling If you do not follow the correct method for fastening this front quick release lever the front wheel can come off durin...

Page 33: ...front wheel in the fork so that the quick release lever is to the left of the fork 2 Set the lever to the open position OPEN i e the lever is bent away from the hub and push the axle of the front wheel into the drop out of the fork 3 Turn the adjusting nut on the right side of the hub in clockwise direction so that you feel a resistance when closing the lever when the lever is parallel to the cent...

Page 34: ...key 3 Release the cable connectors for the power and control cables to the motor 3 5 6 1 2 4 4 Release and remove the axle nuts with a 19 mm spanner 5 Release and remove the locking screw of the torque support on the left side of the drop out 6 Remove the torque support from the A2B by pushing it from the axle 7 Now remove the rear wheel by sliding it out of the frame while disengaging the chain f...

Page 35: ... the brake pads dragging against it D Ensure the chain is seated properly on the chain rings at front and back E Fasten the cable clips back to the drop out and to the frame If this process of setting up and adjusting the brake is not completely clear to you ask your A2B specialist dealer to adjust the brakes of your A2B for you Improperly adjusted brakes have among other things reduced braking pe...

Page 36: ...e varnish and the panelling Do not use paint polish on any of the plastic parts After longer rides thoroughly clean the A2B and preserve with a commer cially available anti corrosion agent In the interests of environmental protection we would ask you to use care products sparingly and to only use such products that have been labelled environmentally friendly If the vehicle will be used during the ...

Page 37: ...ing on 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 5 2 and 5 3 Do not apply the brakes when starting the A2B Ensure that the brake levers are aligned completely to the front Pre select a power level see 4 5 Repeat the switching on procedure Should the controller still not wa...

Page 38: ...y type Lithium Ion Nominal voltage 36 V Normal voltage operating range 31 to 42 V Capacity 13 2 Ah Charging method CC CV Constant Current Constant Voltage Weight 6 kg 4 4 Ibs Battery Management System BMS Controls and stops over charging Controls maximum charge current Controls over discharge amperage Controls undervoltage Over temperature shut off Balancing function Electrical specification batte...

Page 39: ...ement or in other documents 2 1 2 are of satisfactory quality 2 1 3 are suitable for the purposes specified by Hero Eco or for any appropriate purpose for which you utilise the goods 2 1 4 do not exhibit any significant defects with regard to the structure material and processing 2 1 5 satisfy all applicable legal and regulatory requirements with regard to sales of the goods in Europe 2 2 Hero Eco...

Page 40: ... part the costs for the defective goods or 3 2 2 replace the defective goods or 3 2 3 repair the 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 party with the exception of losses representing a foreseeable consequence of non compliance with this warran...

Page 41: ...ven if you do not notice any problems or signs of wear when using your A2B The inspection performed by your specialist workshop will be documented in following maintenance schedule Therefore please store the schedule in a safe place Checklist On the following pages you will find the maintenance tables which your A2B specialist dealer uses for inspection purposes at the following times 1 Maintenanc...

Page 42: ...nk inside bearing pedal Clean crank pedal grease pedal spindle Inspect the sprocket for damage and replace as necessary Check the crank and pedal attachment for force fit X Check bottom bracket bearing for play and replace as necessary Detach bottom bracket bearing clean grease housing screw thread 5 Assembly Chain Cassette Sprocket Clean all parts Check all screws for force fit X Inspect units fo...

Page 43: ...orce fit X Check brake function and effect X 10 Fenders Rack Side stand Light system Retighten all screws X Check light system for function setting and correct as necessary X 11 Assembly electric drive system lock Check lines for correct attachment breaks chafing and kinking points replace as necessary X Check plug contacts for corrosion and scaling Clean or replace as necessary Check cable connec...

Page 44: ...side bearing pedal Clean crank pedal grease pedal spindle X Inspect the sprocket for damage and replace as necessary X Check the crank and pedal attachment for force fit X Check bottom bracket bearing for play and replace as necessary Detach bottom bracket bearing clean grease housing screw thread 5 Assembly Chain Cassette Sprocket X Clean all parts X Check all screws for force fit X Inspect units...

Page 45: ...e fit X Check brake function and effect X 10 Fenders Rack Side stand Light system Retighten all screws X Check light system for function setting and correct as necessary X 11 Assembly electric drive system lock Check lines for correct attachment breaks chafing and kinking points replace as necessary X Check plug contacts for corrosion and scaling clean or replace as necessary Check cable connectio...

Page 46: ... bearing pedal Clean crank pedal grease pedal spindle X Inspect the sprocket for damage and replace as necessary X Check the crank and pedal attachment for force fit X Check bottom bracket bearing for play and replace as necessary X Detach bottom bracket bearing clean grease housing screw thread X 5 Assembly Chain Cassette Sprocket Clean all parts X Check all screws for force fit X Inspect units f...

Page 47: ...fit X Check brake function and effect X 10 Fenders Rack Side stand Light system Retighten all screws X Check light system for function setting and correct as necessary X 11 Assembly electric drive system lock Check lines for correct attachment breaks chafing and kinking points replace as necessary X Check plug contacts for corrosion and scaling clean or replace as necessary X Check cable connectio...

Page 48: ...gnature stamp of A2B specialist workshop at 12500 km Date Signature stamp of A2B specialist workshop at 15000 km Date Signature stamp of A2B specialist workshop at 17500 km Date Signature stamp of A2B specialist workshop at 20000 km Date Signature stamp of A2B specialist workshop at 22500 km Date Signature stamp of A2B specialist workshop at 25000 km Maintenance schedule Assembly inspection every ...

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Page 50: ...find the VIN Vehicle Identification Number on the side of the steering head VIN The motor serial number is engraved on the left side of the motor hub Motor serial number To adequately protect your A2B against theft buy a high quality bicycle lock Lock your A2B to a firmly anchored object each time you park it somewhere unsupervised Also lock your front and rear wheel as well as the motor to the fr...

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