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Brake system

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and Solutions

Poor braking performance.

The brake was not bedded in.
Bed in the brake

The brake discs or brake pads are fouled with oil.
• Clean the brake discs with alcohol.
• Replace the brake pads.
• Have the cause of the oil-fouled brake discs and

brake pads repaired at a qualified specialist work-
shop.

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Summary of Contents for Clodia

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...s Manual carefully and familiarise yourself with your ITALMOTO e bike For your own safety and a longer service life for your e bike follow the instructions and warning notices in this manual Disregarding them may lead to damage to the e bike or personal injury ...

Page 3: ...t the time of approval for printing The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission The vehicle shown in this user manual may not match the actual vehicle ...

Page 4: ...ance and adjustment of your e bike By following these tips your unit will be more durable The manufacturer hereby begs your understanding in case of any inconsistence between the content pictures or verbal descriptions of this manual and the actual condition of your vehicle due to possible changes in the specifications Please read this manual carefully to ensure safety and maximum ease of use We r...

Page 5: ...espite ongoing market research ITALMOTO is unable to assess other parts Therefore ITALMOTO accepts no responsibility for the use of such parts in ITALMOTO e bikes This is also the case even if they have been independently or officially approved The use of non approved parts could affect the safety of your e bike Genuine ITALMOTO parts approved conversion parts and accessories are available from IT...

Page 6: ... all standard and optional equipment available for your e bike at the time of pu blication of the Owner s Manual Coun tryspecific differences are possible Note that your e bike may not be fitted with all features described This is also the case for systems and fun ctions relevant to safety Therefore the equipment on your e bike may differ from that in the descriptions and illustrations Should you ...

Page 7: ...delay N WARNING When being used the mechanical com ponents of the e bike are subjected to high loads and wear Components react diffe rently to these loads and show signs of fatigue or wear at different rates If the operating life of a component is excee ded the component could suddenly fail There is a risk of accident and injury Have your e bike checked regularly at a qualified specialist workshop...

Page 8: ...fore have all work and modifications to electronic components carried out at a qualified specialist wor kshop Do not make any modifications or carry out work such as drilling soldering or welding on the frame or other load be aring components The stability and the service life of the components could be affected as a result If you remove war ning stickers you or others may not be aware of possible...

Page 9: ...to correctly carry out any neces sary work on your e bike This particularly applies to work relevant to safety Always have the following work on your e bike carried out at a qualified specialist workshop work relevant to safety service and maintenance work repair work modifications installations and con versions work on electronic components work on the drive system ITALMOTO recommends that you us...

Page 10: ...oss weight of 140 kg 308 lbs Never exceed the permissible gross weight The ITALMOTO e bike is not approved for towing The configuration of your ITALMOTO e bike can vary depending on the country in which you purchased it Using the e bike in other countries could therefore contravene local laws If necessary have the configuration of the e bike adjusted for the respective country Observe the respecti...

Page 11: ...d to accidents and injuries The ITALMOTO e bike is not intended for persons with limited physical sensory or mental abilities The e bike is not suitable for children under 14 years old Taking the battery for your ITALMOTO e bike on a passenger plane is not permitted Transporting the e bike with the battery fit ted on a vehicle rear mounted cycle rack or roof carrier is not permitted Remove the bat...

Page 12: ...E BIKE ...

Page 13: ... and frame arrive folded and must be correctly positioned and locked in place with the safety stops The Clodia frame as illustrated can be folded and houses the battery A quick lock system permits fast folding to reduce size for easier Clodia transport WARNING FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO LOCK THE FRAME INCORRECT LOCKING COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CLODIA CONTROL ...

Page 14: ...Near the two parts of the frame as illustrated Match up the two parts Make sure that the fastening lever is locked in his close position Proceed in reverse order to open the frame and fold the Clodia ...

Page 15: ...The Clodia comes with the stem lowered First lift it to the vertical position ...

Page 16: ...Rotate the safety ring to prevent the fastening lever from accidentally unlocking Proceed in reverse order to fold up the Clodia Close the lock lever pushing upwards ...

Page 17: ...ng loose during travel the pedals of all bicycles have the characteristic feature of having the left pedal with opposite thread In practice when you screw them in you will need to do so in the opposite direction as though you were unscrewing Insert the sleeve of the saddle in its housing and adjust the height and tilt by turning the screws and quick release terminals as shown in the figure ...

Page 18: ...ecommends that you always ride with the lights on even during the daytime The ITALMOTO e bike is equipped with a li ghting system with the active and passive components required for use on public ro ads It also has an appropriate brake sy stem and a bell The lighting system includes the following components headlamp and tail light reflective strips on the tire sidewalls yellow reflectors on the pe...

Page 19: ...lothing appro priate for cycling and shoes which are su itable for the bike s pedals When riding in traffic always be considerate and obser ve the traffic rules and regulations in order to avoid endangering yourself and others ...

Page 20: ...wheels can lead to a loss of pressure and result in further damage tire tread depth true running of the wheels by allowing both wheels to rotate freely Out o fround wheels can be an indication of tires which have burst at the side broken axles or torn spokes Also inve stigate any rattling noises and check bearings and bolted connections if ne cessary Checking the chain N WARNING Inadequately secur...

Page 21: ...k it could fall out while the e bike is in opera tion Checking the operation of the brake system Before every ride carry out a stationary brake test To do so pull the brake levers towards the handlebar using two fingers and normal braking force The brake lever must not come into contact with the han dlebar A distance must remain betwe en the brake lever and the handle even when maximum hand force ...

Page 22: ...leaks Checking the bolted connections Before every ride check to make sure the bolted connections listed below are secu rely tightened check the front and the rear wheel for proper fit All bolted connections must be securely tightened Alternate pushing and pulling on the rear wheel must not cause it to move check to make sure the handles and brake handles are securely seated It must not be possibl...

Page 23: ... on the ITALMOTO e bike A comfortable and fatigue free seat position is an individual matter ITALMOTO gives you recommendations for the basic settings of the components below The optimum setting may only become clear after going on a longer tour Adjust the settings of the following com ponents to your requirements adjust the seat height angle and po sition adjust the angle of the grips adjust the ...

Page 24: ...cident and injury Do not pull out the seat post beyond the minimum insertion depth The seat post 1 must always be inserted at least into seat tube 3 Release the seat post clamp 2 Do not pull out seat post 1 beyond the minimum insertion depth Adjust the saddle to the desired hei ght If you put your heel on the pedal when it is at its lowest point and your leg is fully stretched then the saddle is a...

Page 25: ... rest on the brake levers then the brake handles are set correctly The wrist should be as straight as possible when doing so Pedals The pedals on your ITALMOTO e bike are suitable for closed shoes with hard soles Touring cycling shoes which are equally suitable for cycling and walking are ideal Gear system The rear wheel is fitted with Shimano 7speed gear shifter Its use is identical to the use of...

Page 26: ...pedal assist is activated on smooth or slippery road surfaces the rear wheel can spin and lose grip when you accelerate There is a risk of an accident Always deactivate pedal assist on smooth or slippery road surfaces The ITALMOTO e bike only assists you when you apply force to the pedals When you stop pedalling the electric motor switches off Pedal assist will also switch off if you exceed the ma...

Page 27: ...ind conditions the nature of use with frequent starts or even paced stretches To achieve the maximum possible range observe the following recommendations select a drive level which is as low as possible and as high as necessary to charge the battery during the tour use generator mode as often as pos sible select a low gear on an uphill gradient and a high gear on level ground or when riding downhi...

Page 28: ...r when braking abruptly The ITALMOTO e bike is equipped with brakes which will bring you to a standstill quickly and safely if required Disc brakes respond more quickly than rim brakes in particular on wet roads A disc brake builds up a high braking effect with only minimal hand strength To distribute braking force to both wheels use both brakes at the same time The pedal assistance of the electri...

Page 29: ...increased hand strength The build up of smelling Loud scraping noises Let the brake system cool down before riding on Wet conditions reduce the braking effect and lead to the tires skidding more easily On wet roads allow for longer braking di stances ride more slowly and brake ca refully ...

Page 30: ... or snow from the charge socket N WARNING Using a charger other than the one sup plied can cause the battery to overheat There is a risk of explosion Only use the charger supplied to charge the battery N WARNING Deep battery discharge can cause an in ternal short circuit The battery heats up to an extremely high temperature There is a risk of fire Avoid deep battery discharge during use as well as...

Page 31: ...with a damaged casing Keep the battery away from small chil dren If while the battery is in use is being charged or is in storage you notice that the battery gets hot develops a strong smell alters in appearance or behaves abnormally in any way stop using the battery immediately Heat develops when charging the battery Make sure that there are no combusti ble materials close to the battery when cha...

Page 32: ...e to reach this temperature avoid frequent full discharges The battery prefers partial discharges Li thium ion batteries do not have me mory effect brief discharges with subsequent charges can cause an inconsistency between the charge indicator and the battery charge level After approxi mately 30 charges allow the battery to completely discharge and then re charge it This will allow the charge ind...

Page 33: ... port on battery 2 Connect the charger s mains plug to a socket The LED on the charger unit will light with different colors depending on the current charge level The LED will be red during charging and green when fully charged To know the level of battery power check the charge indicator on the top of the battery First disconnect the cable connector of the battery and unplug the mains plug from t...

Page 34: ...rt the battery in its housing as shown in the figure helped by its rail Once the battery is placed lock it with the key position OFF To use the e bike you must place the key on ON position Proceed in reverse order to remove the battery ...

Page 35: ...arged bat tery on the e bike Please observe the following if you do not use the e bike or the battery for long pe riods do not store the battery at temperatu res below 10 C 14 F or above 45 C 113 F do not expose the battery to tempe rature fluctuations The ideal storage temperature is between 10 C 50 F and 25 C 77 F protect the battery from moisture to prevent corrosion around the electri cal cont...

Page 36: ...n any direction twisting it turning it inside out reverse bending tying or binding it up with cable ties or cord using it as a tool mounting the chain by applying tension with a lever or by turning the foot pedal Never use a chain that has been da maged Tires and wheels The tires establish the contact with the road surface They provide grip and traction and depending on the tire pres sure absorb s...

Page 37: ... Warm tires always have higher pressures than cold ones The tire pressure changes by around 10 kPa 0 1 bar 1 45 psi for every 10 C 50 F change in ambient temperature If you measure the tire pressure in enclo sed spaces where the temperature differs from the outside temperature you will have to correct the measured value accordingly When the e bike is ridden the tire tem perature and with it the ti...

Page 38: ... influences is regular cleaning and preservation ITALMOTO recommends performing a paint treatment twice a year e g in spring and autumn Use as little water as possible and keep water away from electrical con tacts Cover electrical contacts in the battery frame with the rubber cap Clean the e bike with a soft sponge or brush Clean the battery frame with a damp cloth After cleaning check the electri...

Page 39: ...res and wheels Check the chain Check the battery lock Inspect the functioning of the brake system Check bolt and screw connections Every 300 500 km 186 310 miles Check the chain for wear and correct tension routing Remove dirt from the chain and derailleur Check that all bolt and screw connections are fastened securely Measure the braking system consume ...

Page 40: ...el hubs pedals chain gear cable Once a year Check torques of all screw and bolt connections Check gearshift headset and brake settings Check the chain for correct tension and wear Check tires and wheels Check wear on parts subject to high stress Work must be performed by a qualified specialist ...

Page 41: ...emains dark The battery is low or discharged Check the charge level directly on the battery charge if necessary The battery is not positioned correctly in the holder Remove the battery and then reinstall If the problem persists despite taking these measures Have the electrical system checked at a qualified spe cialist workshop ...

Page 42: ...ng The battery is low or discharged Check the charge level directly on the battery charge if necessary The electrical connectors have come loose Check the electrical connectors If the problem persists despite taking these measures Have the electrical system checked at a qualified spe cialist workshop ...

Page 43: ...and repeat the charging pro cess Follow the instructions for charging the battery The charge indicator on the control console is not re liably displaying the charge level Due to frequent and brief charging and discharging of the battery the synchronisation between the charge in dicator and the actual battery charge level cannot be calibrated Perform a full discharge after approx 30 charge cycles T...

Page 44: ...assi stance The electrical connections on the handlebars or near the motor are not inserted correctly or have become detached Check the electrical connections on the handlebars and near the motor and connect correctly if required If the problem persists despite taking these measures Have the electrical system checked at a qualified spe cialist workshop ...

Page 45: ...king performance The brake was not bedded in Bed in the brake The brake discs or brake pads are fouled with oil Clean the brake discs with alcohol Replace the brake pads Have the cause of the oil fouled brake discs and brake pads repaired at a qualified specialist work shop ...

Page 46: ...qualified specialist workshop The brake is making grinding noises during the journey There is dirt or water on the brake disc or brake pads Brake several times to remove any dirt and water from the brake discs and brake pads The brake calliper is not exactly aligned with the brake disc Have the brake calliper correctly aligned in a qualified specialist workshop ...

Page 47: ...on of the spokes checked and corrected at a qualified specialist workshop The wheel is not properly secured Tighten the axle nuts and bolts of the dropouts on the front and rear wheels to the specified torque The brake makes metallic noises deceleration is very rough Worn brake pads can result in longer braking distan ces There is a risk of an accident The brake pads are worn to below the minimum ...

Page 48: ...lem persists despite taking these measures Have the gear shifting system checked at a qualified specialist workshop The gearshift shifts down from a gear to another one of its own accord There is too much tension in the gear cable Reduce the tension of the gear cable at the twist grip If the problem persists despite taking these measures Have the gear shifting system checked at a qualified special...

Page 49: ...ICAL DATA BIKE Max power Max speed Speed level Electric motor Battery Features Autonomy Charging time Lifetime Controlo Panel 250 W 25 Km h 5 Rear Hub 36V 10 4 Ah Iithium ions 50 Km 3h 800 cicles Display LCD ...

Page 50: ...TECHNICAL DATA Body tires Brakes Fork Gear and Trasmission Aluminium alloy 20 Disc brakes Aluminium hydraulic Shimano 7 speed ...

Page 51: ...tact your nearest ITALMOTO dealer The reflective strips on the tire sidewalls replace the spoke reflectors in accordan ce with legal requirements Observe the direction of rotation when fit ting a tire An arrow on the tire sidewall indicates the direction of rotation Further information on tires and wheels can be found in the Operation section page 29 Front and rear wheel Tires brand KENDA Dimensio...

Page 52: ... inch 160x128 color TFT LCD scre 2 USB port with protective cov 3 Mounting brack 4 butt 5 i display function butt 6 butt Rated operating voltage USB port output Operating temperature Storage temperature 24V 3 6V 48 V DC 5V 500mA 10 C 45 C 20 C 60 C ...

Page 53: ...terface Instrument interface is the default interface on the instrument Status Bar Motor output energy Speed stage Headlight status Time Data indicator Riding speed Lithium battery capacity Information display area ...

Page 54: ...ncreased power Cursor up increase Long press for 3 seconds Headlight on off Press and hold for a long time Instrument functions Menu interface Short press once Decreased power Cursor down decrease Long press for 3 seconds Cancel and return Press and hold for a long time 6 km h mode ...

Page 55: ... the menu interface Save changes and exit Press and hold for a long time Instrument functions Menu interface Short press once Change information display OK Confirm Long press for 3 seconds Instrument system Press and hold for a long time On Off 3 i key 4 Press both keys simultaneously ...

Page 56: ...interface short press the i key for circulation browsing of the information of various riding and electric bicycles Mileage Total mileage Maximum driving speed Average speed Today s calories burned Real time motor output power Today s riding time ...

Page 57: ...alories and riding time statistics are reset to zero at 00 00 every day System configuration precautions Changing the parameters in the System Configuration without knowledge may cause the electric bicycle to have malfunction It may even make driving unsafe Before making any modifications yourself consult the manufacturer ...

Page 58: ... select the Display Setting field and then press i to confi 3 Use the same method to select Set Date Time and other items bel 4 On each page you can adjust the parameters by pressing the and 5 The parameter being adjusted is displayed as a flashing numbe 6 After the adjustment is completed press i to confirm and continue to the next parameter setti until all parameters are set ...

Page 59: ...unication error Solutions to corresponding errors Check if the three phase power line is connected properly Check accelerator conductor connections and replace motor if necessary Check motor conductor connections and replace motor if necessary Check the speed sensor conductor connections and replace the sensor if necessary Check the brake system conductor connections and replace the brake system i...

Page 60: ...on about ITALMOTO vehicles can be found on the following website http www italmoto com ITALMOTO reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice ...

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