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Always use a torque wrench and note the
recommended tightening torques (see the
section “Recommended tightening torques”).
Keep the contact surfaces of the carbon free
of grease. Use special carbon assembly
paste (available from bike dealers). Never
clamp a carbon frame in a stand (when
maintaining the bike) or in a roof rack. Only
use the seat post for this purpose, providing
that it is not made from carbon fibre.
Make sure that carbon components do not
get too hot, for example if exposed to
sunlight in a car.
We recommend that you do not paint or
powder coat your frame or front wheel fork.
These processes can involve high
temperatures which could damage or
destroy the components.
If you have had the frame or fork partially
repainted, you must ask your ROTWILD
authorised dealer to check them.
Material fatigue in carbon components.
Carbon components that are exposed to high
levels of stress, such as handlebars, stems
and seat posts, can suffer from material
fatigue in the same way as metal parts.
Have your bike serviced regularly at the
recommended intervals so that these
components can be checked.
Using damaged carbon components.
If
carbon frames, carbon forks or other carbon
components make cracking noises or if you
can see cracks, nicks or dents, you must stop
using them. Damaged carbon components
can suddenly fail and cause a crash.
The damaged carbon components must be
replaced immediately.
Your ROTWILD dealer will clean the eBike
thoroughly and check it for signs of material
fatigue.
If you notice any signs of material fatigue
while you are using the bike, you must stop
using it immediately and ask your ROTWILD
authorised dealer to check it.