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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

  

   

 The Manufacturer:

 

Brompton Bicycle Ltd.

 

Unit 1, Greenford Park, 

 

Ockham Drive, Greenford, U.K

 

Middlesex, UB6 0FD

      Herby confirms that the following product:

      Product Description:

 

Foldable E-Bike 

      Model Designation:

 

Brompton Electric Mk.1

      Year of Manufacture:

 2018

      Conforms with the following directives:

 

Machinery - 2006/42/EC

 

Electromagnetic Compatibility- 2014/30/EU

      

The following harmonising norms were applied to the product

        

Cycles - Electrically power assisted cycles – EPAC Bicycles- EN15194:2017

      
      Technical documentation filed at address above

Will Butler-Adams OBE

Chief Executive Officer

Brompton Bicycle Ltd.

26th April 2018

NOTE: This Declaration of Conformity applies only to countries following the CE marking directives

Summary of Contents for Brompton Electric Mk.1

Page 1: ...EN15194 2017 OWNERS MAN UAL...

Page 2: ...CK LOWER STOP DISC REAR FRAME CHAIN REAR WHEEL NON FOLDING PEDAL CRANKSET FRONT WHEEL FORK HANDLEBAR CATCH HANDLEBAR STEM HANDLEBAR CATCH NIPPLE GRIP BRAKE LEVER HINGE CLAMP CABLES HANDLEBAR FOLDING P...

Page 3: ...0 USING THE LIGHTING 15 BATTERY CARE 16 UNFOLDING 18 FOLDING 22 USING THE BROMPTON ELECTRIC 25 GEARS 26 BRAKES 32 FRONT LUGGAGE 35 REAR LUGGAGE 36 CLEANING LUBRICATION 37 ADJUSTING THE SADDLE POSITION...

Page 4: ...eir bike battery and any luggage they plan to lift or carry and balance this against their particular physical capabilities the circumstances i e route under foot conditions etc must also be considere...

Page 5: ...oad of 10kg for the front luggage The capacity of the rear rack R Version bikes only is10kg Ensure that when carrying luggage you do not exceed the maximum load for the bicycle including luggage batte...

Page 6: ...ly with local laws Once you have read the manual please consult your Brompton Electric dealer who will be able to assist with any further questions you may have Do not use the Brompton Electric if the...

Page 7: ...ike must be serviced at regular intervals by an authorised Brompton Electric Dealer If the bike has been subject to a crash or impact you should stop using the bike immediately and have the bike inspe...

Page 8: ...ture 2018 Conforms with the following directives Machinery 2006 42 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility 2014 30 EU The following harmonising norms were applied to the product Cycles Electrically power ass...

Page 9: ...TTERY This will come partially charged and you may wish to fully charge this before using the bike BAG This bag is designed to house the battery and fits to the mounting block on the front of the bike...

Page 10: ...stance can be set by selecting one of the four available modes from zero to three You can cycle through the assistance modes when the system is turned on by pressing the power button repeatedly The hi...

Page 11: ...of junctions will use more battery power than routes with more continuous riding WIND CONDITIONS If riding into a headwind a greater amount of power will be needed to maintain the same speed Similarl...

Page 12: ...rubber cover Lift the cover upwards from the bottom edge to expose the battery connector port Once you have finished charging remove the charger and ensure the port cover is properly closed The batte...

Page 13: ...status light will then flash slowly When connected to the battery and mains the light will flash rapidly to show the battery is charging When the light is permanently on the battery is fully charged I...

Page 14: ...OTOR ERROR B BATTERY ERROR C CONTROLLER ERROR CODES In some cases if there is a problem with the electric assist system an error code fig 8 will be displayed on the battery level indicator If the disp...

Page 15: ...system was switched off The Automatic light mode uses a sensor on the top of the battery if the bag strap is not properly secured in position it could obscure the sensor and stop the lighting from au...

Page 16: ...in a temperature below 0 C or above 45 C After the bike has been used in cold weather ensure the battery has been indoors for at least an hour before charging this will allow it to reach room tempera...

Page 17: ...er immediately Do not leave the battery near heat sources or fire or apply heat or flames to the battery This could cause bursting or ignition of the battery which could result in serious injury or da...

Page 18: ...it helps when you come to fold it again Stand on the left non driveside of the bike Unfold the left hand pedal by pulling the toothed metal cage towards you As you do this note how the black catch op...

Page 19: ...dle hold the handlebar stem with your left hand near the hinge Look down where the chain runs between the two wheels and you will see the black hook holding the front wheel to the rest of the bike Lif...

Page 20: ...make sure to keep the front wheel pointing in the same direction the hook must remain on your side of the bike and the front wheel pointing forward at a slight angle not parallel with the rear wheel T...

Page 21: ...tly by the saddle and swing the rear wheel will backwards and into position Push down on the saddle to ensure the suspension block pushes against the mainframe there should be a loud click as it locks...

Page 22: ...cranks so the right hand pedal is pointing backwards FOLDING THE BIKE There is a small black lever behind and below the seat clamp Press it forward then lift the back of the bike swiftly so the rear...

Page 23: ...you till the front wheel is alongside the rear you may need to lift the front of the bike a little Lower the black hook over the rear frame underneath the top section of the chain Undo the hinge clamp...

Page 24: ...pressing the central black plate upward enough that it can pass over the end of the crank arm into a vertical position If you can t lift the plate turn the pedal over try again The bike is now folded...

Page 25: ...ith Schrader valves allowing various methods of inflation The Brompton pump is installed on the rear frame of all steel Brompton Electric bikes with mudguards When replacing the pump on the bike make...

Page 26: ...you pick 1 2 or 3 for a low medium and high gear Using a 2 speed bike is as simple as selecting or on the shifter for a higher or lower gear To sequentially change gear on a 6 speed the gear levers m...

Page 27: ...nternals The indicator window fig 11 12 shows you which gear is selected Fig 11 Fig 12 SHIFTER WINDOW SHIFT LEVER HIGHER GEAR LOWER GEAR TORQUE 0 35Nm SPACER SHIFTER BRAKE LEVER Fig 13 FITTING THE SHI...

Page 28: ...e shifter backpedal to engage the hub Unscrew the indicator chain locknut fig 14 Unscrew the indicator chain from the gear cable anchor Undo the gear cable anchor clamp nut and release the inner gear...

Page 29: ...rried out by slackening the lock nut turning the cable anchor barrel fig 14 to obtain correct setting and relocking the nut The indicator chain is correctly adjusted fig 16 when the shoulder S on the...

Page 30: ...M H S type bikes using non standard grips the locking collar or grip material can interfere with the lever operation if the spacer is not fitted REMOVING THE GEAR CABLE Select the highest gear Releas...

Page 31: ...d the guide inside the shifter and exits through the barrel adjuster DO NOT FORCE THE CABLE AS THIS MAY DAMAGE THE SHIFTER Fig 21 GUIDE CABLE BUSH CABLE ENTRY HOLE SHIFT LEVER BARREL ADJUSTER SETTING...

Page 32: ...the pads and rims The black residue that accumulates on the rims is a mixture of dirt pad material and aluminium powder worn from the braking surface of the rim this residue is abrasive and will acce...

Page 33: ...t pad clearance and a satisfactory lever bite point you may need to loosen the cable clamp bolt 10mm spanner at the brake caliper to allow some cable to be pulled through Be sure to re tighten this bo...

Page 34: ...e rear frame or is stiff to release try rotating the suspension block a little Turning the suspension block a quarter of a turn or more with the hook not engaged moves the recess well away from the ho...

Page 35: ...e correct way up as shown Insert the first screw by two to three turns do not tighten fully Insert and do up the second screw with serrated washer W Finally tighten both screws to a Torque of 4 5Nm Re...

Page 36: ...ER WASHER WASHER NUT NUT SCREW SCREW DROPOUT DROPOUT Fig 30 MOUNTING THE STAYS The carrier stays mount to the dropout plates of the rear frame fig 27 with two M5x16 screws A2 70 stainless DIN933 and a...

Page 37: ...them to function incorrectly Do not use solvents aerosol cleaners or degreasers to clean the bike For best results clean the bike with warm soapy water and a sponge Keep the battery dry wipe the batt...

Page 38: ...ontaminants You should also check and clean the battery connector on the base of the battery fig 33 with a clean dry lint free cloth Do not use contact spray detergents or lubricants on the battery co...

Page 39: ...to the handlebars The notch in the side of the Brompton Electric battery is for strain relief fig 33 for the USB cable This may be used to control the cables in the bag and prevent damage if the batte...

Page 40: ...ack a little to give more support from the nose or if it feels like all the riders weight is resting on the back of the saddle Once you have adjusted the saddle tighten the Pentaclip bolt and spend so...

Page 41: ...at when the pedal is at the bottom of the stroke and the heel of the shoe is on the pedal your leg is straight fig 39 When pedalling with the front of the foot your leg will be slightly bent at maximu...

Page 42: ...he insert upside down against the post at the top of the seat slide tube as shown fig 41 and mark the groove in the insert closest to the mark on the seatpost Carefully cut the insert along this groov...

Page 43: ...o the top of the seat tube aligning the key with the slot fig 43 Engage the key with the base of the slot fig 43 Refit the seatpost into the underside of the frame fig 43 making sure the post is clean...

Page 44: ...llow any tab washer to disengage from the axle plate If the axle or tab washer tends to stick in the slots push the rim from side to side to disengage the tab washers from the frame The wheel can then...

Page 45: ...N Ensure the indicator rod is the correct length for the hub type the indicator chain is correctly adjusted fig 47 when the shoulder S on the indicator rod IR is proud of the axle end by no more than...

Page 46: ...nd leg of the fork above the hub motor fig 48 Unscrew the bottom section of the metal threaded connector fig 49 fully by turning it clockwise viewed from the the rear with the bike upright then gently...

Page 47: ...blocks and the tyre does not catch the mudguard when the wheel is spun If either of these occurs the wheel might not be properly aligned in the fork dropouts CONNECTING THE CABLE There is a white arro...

Page 48: ...results use genuine Brompton specific cables and have them fitted by an authorised Brompton dealer or certified bicycle technician Cables that are the incorrect length could affect the safety and perf...

Page 49: ...ST SLEEVE The seatpost slides up and down in a plastic sleeve inside the frame this is a wearing part that will need replacing periodically If the seatpost is slipping when riding or the seatpost quic...

Page 50: ...horised Brompton Electric dealer in accordance with the recommendations in the owner s manual Please keep records of all maintenance carried out by your Brompton Electric dealer and please ensure you...

Page 51: ...pton electric battery supplied with the bicycle is excluded from warranty save for any leak that is present at the time of delivery 15 The battery warranty excludes any issues resulting from damage to...

Page 52: ...Register your bike online at brompton com login Brompton Bicycle Ltd 2018 BROMPTON BICYCLE LTD Unit 1 Greenford Park Ockham Drive Greenford Middlesex UB6 0FD...

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