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PANASONIC SYSTEM
7. MOTOR
Do not take the motor apart or make
any modifications to it. This could
lead to damage or overheating with fire as
the result.
If you open the motor without authorisa-
tion, this will void your warranty.
Contact your Gazelle specialist to have the
motor repaired and parts on it replaced.
Use the motor for the e-bike only.
Using the motor for other purposes
could cause injuries.
It is possible (for instance if the hub is
adjusted too tightly or the chain has seized)
for the crank to turn while wheeling the
bike on foot, which will result on bikes
with a rotation sensor in assistance being
activated. This can bring about hazardous
situations. It is therefore advisable to switch
off assistance
(NO ASSIST)
when wheeling
the bike on foot.
7.1 MOTOR OPERATION
When you switch on the assistance and the
bike is set in motion, it will be assisted by
the motor.
The amount of tractive effort generated by
the motor is dependent on three factors:
• The amount of effort you apply to the
pedals (with pedal force sensor)
On a model with the pedal force sensor
the assistance will increase proportion-
ately when you pedal harder yourself.
The force sensor records this and sup-
plies more power.
The motor adapts to the power you put
in and the assistance level selected.
• Which assistance you have selected
At the highest assistance level,
HIGH
, the
motor will assist you the most, but it will
also consume the most energy. If you
opt for the
STANDARD
level, the motor
will deliver slightly less power. If you
select
ECO
, you will have the least assis-
tance, but it will give you the greatest
range.
• How fast you are riding
Whenever you are cycling and put on
a burst of speed, the assistance will
increase until it reaches its maximum
just before the highest assisted speed.
Assistance is then reduced automatically
and cuts out at around 25 km/h (±10%)
in any gear. Depending on the assistance
level chosen, the transition between
cycling with assistance and without will
occur more or less abruptly.
