KTM BDU3740, Operating Instructions Manual

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EPAC drive system
All KTM bicycles that are fitted with an electric drive system are EPACs ( E lectrically P ower A ssisted C ycles) as defined in
EN 15194. Their main distinctive features compared to a bicycle without propulsion assistance are the installation of an on-
board computer, battery and drive unit. The following pages provide detailed descriptions of all components that are used
in connection with the drive system. In the following, the motor is also described as a drive unit, the battery as a power
pack or power tube, the display as an on-board computer and the charging device as a charger. The term e-bikes is also
used for EPACs.
Exclusively original drive components and original batteries by the individual manufacturers are used in KTM
EPACs. You should therefore use only original parts from the relevant manufacturer for retrofitting and re-
placement purposes. The use of third-party or unsuitable drive components and batteries can cause the
battery to overheat, ignite or even explode. This would void all warranty and guarantee claims for the drive
system.
EPAC drive components from different model years only show limited compatibility. Never try to install incompatible drive
components by force. Doing so would place you and others at risk. It would void all warranty and guarantee claims relating
to the drive system.
Under no circumstances may EPACs with fully-integrated down tube batteries be operated without the battery cover
closed.
Legal bases
The mandatory conditions that must be adhered to are inferred from the following standards/regulations:
· DIN EN 15194 / Bicycles – electrically power assisted cycles – EPAC bicycles
· Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
· DIN EN ISO 4210-2 / Cycles – Safety requirements for bicycles – Part 2: Requirements for city and trekking, young adult,
mountain and racing bicycles
· The national highway code in each country
￭ Maximum continuous rating must not exceed 250W. (Brief maximum power up to 600W)
￭ The drive unit may only provide assistance when the rider is pedalling.
￭ The maximum pedal assist speed is 25 km/h. Drive unit power must decrease as the speed increases.
￭ A push aid that automatically accelerates the EPAC must only work up to 6 km/h.
￭ Helmets are not mandatory. You should nonetheless wear a tested bicycle helmet in the interests of your own safety.
￭ A driving license is not required.
￭ Insurance is not required.
￭ You may use cycleways in the same way as you would with a normal bicycle.
￭ All KTM EPACs are designed for persons aged 14 and older. Child EPACs are an exception. All KTM EPACs are designed
for persons aged 8 and older, provided they have received thorough instruction.
These regulations essentially apply throughout the European Union. But please take note that additional national laws may
be in place to regulate the use of EPACs. Other conditions may apply in non-EU countries in Europe.