Raleigh Pedelec Impulse, Original Manual

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Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 9
3 First steps
3.1 Checking the tightening torques
Check that all screws and important components are fas-
tened securely and correctly. You will find a table with im-
portant screw connections and the prescribed tightening
torques in
➠
Chapter 30 “Technical data” of the “Original
User Manual | General” (CD).
3.2 Fitting the pedals
It may be that the pedals for your Pedelec have yet to be
fitted on delivery:
The right pedal (marked with an “R”) is screwed clockwise
into the right crank arm. The left pedal (marked with an
“L”) is screwed anticlockwise into the left crank arm. Both
pedals are screwed in tightly in the direction of the front
wheel using a size 15 open-ended spanner or a suitable
Allen key. The tightening torque is 40 Nm.
If the pedals are not screwed in straight, the
thread in the crank arm may be severely damaged.
This could lead to serious accidents and injuries.
3.3 Adjusting the saddle height
3.3.1 Clamping screw
If a torque is specified (in Nm) on the seatpost clamp,
tighten the clamping screw according to this value. If no
tightening torque is specified, tighten an M6 screw (dia.
6 mm) and an M5 screw (dia. 5 mm) to 5.5 Nm.
3.3.2 Quick-release device
For opening, the quick-release lever must be folded back
through 180° – you will see the lettering “OPEN”. For clos-
ing, fold the quick-release lever back in through 180° –
you will see the lettering “CLOSE”.
Opening the quick-release lever
OPEN
Closing the quick-release lever
CLOSE
As a rule of thumb, you can be confident that the
quick-release device clamp is sufficiently secure
if the quick-release lever can only be closed us-
ing the heel of the hand and a certain level of
force. During the closing process, you will feel
an increasing level of counterpressure from the
lever, beginning when the lever is at approx. 90°.
If the seatpost is not clamped firmly or securely
enough, tighten the clamping nut or turn the screw
clockwise by another half a turn respectively while
the quick-release lever is open. Close the quick-
release lever and check that the saddle is securely
fastened once more.
Check that all quick-release levers are fastened
correctly and securely before every journey and
every time you return to your bike having left it
unattended for a short time.
With regard to the saddle height, there is a sim-
ple test procedure: Whilst sitting on the saddle,
the heel of your fully-stretched leg should reach
the lowest pedal position. By contrast, the balls
of your feet should reach the centre of the pedal
in the lowest pedal position with your leg bent
slightly.