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Argon 18 E-Gravel, Operation Manual

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Pedelec parts

The enclosed images show the standard commercial pedelec models. The pedelec you have purchased may look somewhat different. This manual 

describes pedelecs in the following categories: e-road bike, e-gravel bike, e-endurance bike. This instruction manual only applies to the pedelec 

mentioned on the envelope with which it was issued.

 Frame

   Top tube

   Down tube with integrated battery

   Seat tube

   Head tube

   Chain stays 

 

   Seat stays

Saddle

Seat post

Seat post clamp 

Disc brake caliper

Brake disc 

Derailleur cassette

Dropout

Rear derailleur 

Front derailleur
Chain 

Chain ring
Electric drive

Crank arm

Pedal  

Headset

Stem

Display

Handlebars with bar tape 

Brake / shifter  lever

Brake cable

Shifter cable

Integrated battery

Fork

Disc brake caliper

Brake disc

Wheel:

Hub 

Spoke

Tire

Rim 

Valve

 

6

4

3

2

1

5

5

6

4

3

2

1

7

8

8

 Fastening front wheel (bolted axle / thru axle / quick release)

7

  Fastening rear wheel (bolted axle / thru axle / quick release)

External battery

Summary of Contents for E-Gravel

Page 1: ...Operation manual E Road bike E Gravel bike According to EN 15194 2018 11 Translation of the pedelec original instruction manual...

Page 2: ...o fitting the helmet properly Always wear bright clothing or sportswear with reflective elements when you ride If you are riding in difficult terrain please wear suitable clothing such as protective b...

Page 3: ...integrated battery Seat tube Head tube Chain stays Seat stays Saddle Seat post Seat post clamp Disc brake caliper Brake disc Derailleur cassette Dropout Rear derailleur Front derailleur Chain Chain ri...

Page 4: ...orque so the parts don t loosen or break The fifth pointer reminds you that it is necessary to study the operation and assembly manuals included carefully When you see these symbols there is always a...

Page 5: ...bar position adjusting the stem 21 Setting up the brake levers 21 Children 22 Children and pedelecs 22 Carrying children trailers for children 22 Frame 23 Suspension 24 Maintenance and upkeep 25 Chain...

Page 6: ...r body This means Checking the position and attachment of the saddle and handlebar Mounting and adjusting the brakes Making sure the brake handles are easily ac cessible see page 21 Fastening the whee...

Page 7: ...est minimum pressure ap ply A table with general pressure information can be found on page 29 of this manual As a general rule of thumb when you are out on a ride you can check the tire pressure by do...

Page 8: ...u would on a bicycle without an electric drive Other road users may misjudge this Always squeeze the brakes of your pedelec before placing a foot on the pedal The electric engine starts working as soo...

Page 9: ...chain Charging status of the battery The charge state indicates the amount of electrical energy that is stored in the bat tery at any given time More energy means more range If you have a fall Check t...

Page 10: ...a more powerful engine It is generally 350 to 500 Watts and has a cut off speed of 45 km h It is therefore regarded as a moped light motor cycle or motorbike depending on location and is required by...

Page 11: ...elec or trailer manufacturer The blood alcohol level limit is the same as when driving a car depending on the appli cable legal stipulations These regulations also apply to you if you are within the s...

Page 12: ...l roads with a moderate classification In these conditions there may be contact with uneven ter rain and loss of contact between the tyre and the ground Riding over steps should only be done if the st...

Page 13: ...elf Contact a specialist dealer The electrical system includes the following com ponents Display Control unit Battery Drive unit Charger Sensors The A weighted emission sound pressure levels at the ri...

Page 14: ...ty This pedelec can be operated in the rain However do not deliberately immerse it in water When shipping the pedelec on a ve hicle exposed to rain remove the battery and store it in a safe place to s...

Page 15: ...harge 0 to 50 C Discharge 10 to 60 C Made in Germany GEB 15 W5 Art 14091 3 F119205 Label example Use only original chargers from the manufacturer to charge the battery The battery is not fully charged...

Page 16: ...Use a damp rag when cleaning the battery Never use aggressive cleaning solu tions If improperly used the battery may leak fluid This may result in skin irritation and burns Avoid contact with the batt...

Page 17: ...t room temperature or 20 C Do not charge the battery if it is still warm or hot after intensive use Give the battery sufficient time before charging to reach this temperature Before charging read the...

Page 18: ...ter checking the power supply The bat tery may have a malfunc tion Contact a spe cialist dealer Charger The charger is specially designed for charging lithium ion batteries It is equipped with an inte...

Page 19: ...pedelec may skid and slide Maintenance and care Before performing any kind of work on your pedelec turn off the electric unit and remove the battery Not do ing so may result in serious injury and or...

Page 20: ...e component should in this case be replaced Keep in mind that pedelec parts are subject to greater wear than those of a bicycle without an additional drive This is due to the greater weight of the veh...

Page 21: ...eft unattended for a short time A closed quick release fastener must be folded in close to the frame fork or seat post When closed the tip of the quick release lever must always be pointed backwards T...

Page 22: ...he wheel in the dropouts The hub must be firmly pushed into the dropout Close the at tachment mechanism For vehicles with disc brakes ensure that the brake disk is properly inserted into the calliper...

Page 23: ...d orientation of the stem for the handlebars Finding the correct seat height Knee joint of the upper leg at min 90 angle of arm 90 Correct seat height 90 90 90 The knee should be above the axle of the...

Page 24: ...addle should always be approximately parallel to the ground You can perform this adjustment when the seat clamp bolts of the seat post have been undone Patented seat post with two screw locking mechan...

Page 25: ...stment of stem tilt possible Setting up the brake levers The brake levers should be set up so that your hands can safely and comfortably apply them Please familiarise yourself with which lever oper at...

Page 26: ...oughly instructing them on how to use it Explain to children the dangers of using electrical devices Carrying children trailers for children Please only use safe certified children s seats The child m...

Page 27: ...in mind when riding in traffic Before riding on public roads practise riding your bike with an empty trailer in a safe and quiet environment Only install child bike trailers and child seats on pedelec...

Page 28: ...Faults on the frame or other parts can cause accidents If your pedelec does not ride in a straight line without any problems this can be due to a bent frame or fork Please contact a specialist retaile...

Page 29: ...se damage and worn components and can advise you on the choice of a re placement Refrain from repairing key parts yourself frame fork handlebars stem headset brakes lights Modern pedelec technology is...

Page 30: ...be tightened if it is found sagging It might otherwise jump off the gears and lead to a fall In the case of pedelecs with adjust able dropouts the mounting screws of the axle housing should be loosene...

Page 31: ...you still notice any noise despite a thorough cleaning a thin layer of dry silicone spray can be applied to the inside of the belt This protects it against further build up reduces friction on the bel...

Page 32: ...tly moved in their bearings or are difficult to turn the hub bear ings have to be set up by a specialist retailer Wheels Tires Clean the braking surfaces regularly according to the inspection plan pag...

Page 33: ...90 8 0 bar 116 psi 7 5 bar 109 psi 100 8 5 bar 123 psi 8 0 bar 116 psi You must observe the information provided by tire and rim manufac turers This could possibly be differ ent from the tire pressure...

Page 34: ...this could lead to leaks If the sealant is not sufficient for preventing damage a normal tube can be used after removing the valve from the tubeless system Tubular tires If your pedelec is fitted wit...

Page 35: ...inner tube valves Dunlop Woods valve Schrader valve Sclaverand 2 Disassemble tire and inner tube Remove the valve cap the locking nut and possibly the union nut from the valve For Dun lop valves remo...

Page 36: ...vailable for bicycles pedelecs in the past Carefully familiarise yourself with the brakes practise using them and emergency braking starting on safe ground with no traffic before setting off onto road...

Page 37: ...the op erating manual provided by the brake man ufacturer Disc brakes with hydraulic or mechanical operation Disk brakes The wheel can be removed without any further preparation Please note when fitt...

Page 38: ...you come to cleaning the braking system please first read and follow the instructions provided by the component manufacturer In particular brake discs are subject to wear Have these safety related co...

Page 39: ...he case of a puncture are provided in the enclosed operat ing instructions It is certainly also helpful if your specialist retailer explains the functionality to you and demonstrates removing fitting...

Page 40: ...rts of your pedelec with parts of the same brand and type Otherwise warran ties or guarantees may be voided Modern pedelec technology is high ly efficient but sensitive You should service your pedelec...

Page 41: ...ar sprocket Brake pads for wear replace if necessary Sprocket Clean Pedelec chain Rear sprocket Sprocket Oil Chain with suitable lubricant Check All screws are firmly fastened Every 3000 kilometres Ha...

Page 42: ...el bearings pedal bearings bot tom bracket Once a year Bearing grease Spring elements After cleaning to remove dirt after riding in the rain as prescribed by the manufacturer Special spraying oil Thre...

Page 43: ...k brake Shimano IS and PM M 6 6 8 Nm Brake caliper disk brake AVID IS and PM M 6 8 10 Nm Brake caliper disk brake Magura IS and PM M 6 6 Nm Differences for carbon components Bolted connection Torque F...

Page 44: ...g of the seat post by a luggage rack can break the seat post and lead to serious accidents When loading please make sure not to cover the front or rear lights or reflectors Avoid uneven loading of the...

Page 45: ...lled in your pedelec The following list provides a guide for finding the right bulb Lighting used Bulb information Bicycle lights 6 V 2 4 W Bicycle lights Halogen 6 V 0 6 W Rear lamp 6 V 0 6 W Rear li...

Page 46: ...must be removed before you can continue on your ride Other wise there is a risk of a fall and serious inju ries On no account should you continue riding with a loose mudguard brace as this could becom...

Page 47: ...servicing when riding and also during trans portation and storage Properties of carbon The term carbon is colloquially used for a com posite material consisting of carbon fibres em bedded in several l...

Page 48: ...n mounting elements on the main frame and rear suspension seat clamp derailleur hanger derailleur clamp area disc brake mounting or brake boss press fit area of the headset as well as the threads of t...

Page 49: ...en transporting a bicycle It is best to remove the battery from the bike before and while using public transportation Public transportation has different regulations regarding the carrying or transpor...

Page 50: ...s re chargeable batteries In addition electromagnet ic compatibility EMC must be ensured provided that the headlight may be responsible for a part of the potential interference Sprockets and derailleu...

Page 51: ...ond that results in a significantly changed load distribution on the pedelec and could seriously affect steering Seat post Provided that the offset to the rear does not exceed 20 mm with regard to the...

Page 52: ...rmissible trailer load is 50 of the towing vehicle s unload ed weight without batteries There are only 50mm ball coupling devices available Transporting children in a trailer is in general prohibited...

Page 53: ...d maintenance agents Tyres and inner tubes Tyres and inner tubes may not be put into the residual or domestic waste and have to be dis posed of at your local recycling centre Pedelec batteries Batteri...

Page 54: ...____________________________________ 1 Inspection After approx 200 kilometres Work done ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Mate...

Page 55: ..._______________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Materials used ___________________________________ ___________________________________ _________________________...

Page 56: ...structural default ARGON 18 SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IF A USER DECIDES TO RIDE THEIR BIKE EVEN IF IT HAS A STRUCTURAL DEFAULT 1 CONDITIONS OF THE WARRANTY This warranty only covers Argon 18 exclusive...

Page 57: ...nt Cost not covered by Argon Costs of assembly disassembly are not covered by Argon 18 For warranty claims in a territory outside North America Argon will not cover transportation costs related to loc...

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Page 59: ...brake lever operates front brake c Left brake lever operates front brake c Instruction on how to fix a flat tire how to open and close the fixtures on the driven wheel Supplied by retailer stamp _____...

Page 60: ...number _______________________ Battery number _______________________ Key number _______________________ Special features _______________________ If the pedelec with which this instruction manual was...

Page 61: ...acturer Argon 18 are built for a specific purpose The warranty is the purchaser s protection against manufacturing defects and it replaces all previous warranties declarations or promises made in writ...

Page 62: ...Cachet du revendeur...

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