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WHALE

STEP-THRU

O w n e r ' s M a n u a l

Summary of Contents for WHALESTEP-THRU

Page 1: ...WHALE STEP THRU O w n e r s M a n u a l...

Page 2: ...should also pay special attention to information marked in this manual beginning with NOTICE 1 The safety grade color of Warning is red and if not avoided will likely result in serious injury or death...

Page 3: ...eck Safety Precautions E Bike Use and Care 3 6 6 7 8 21 22 23 23 31 38 40 40 41 42 42 42 42 43 43 Basic Display Settings Battery Charging Riding Modes Parking Transport Carrying Loads Cargo Safety and...

Page 4: ...ci cation 3 Real Derailleur Rear Brake Saddle Frame Battery Head Tube LEDHead Light Front Fork Front Brake Controller Pedal Motor Information On Off Switch LEDLight Switch LCD Display Shimano Shifter...

Page 5: ...23 6 Inch 28 7 Inch 5 5 Inch A Total Length B Handlebar Height 42 9 Inch C Wheelbase D Min Seat Height E Max SeatHeight F Chain Stay Length 18 9 Inch G Standover Height H Top Tube Length I WheelDiame...

Page 6: ...st throttle Brake lever Aluminum alloy comfort grip levers with motor cutoff switch Front Fork Alloy front suspension fork with lockout and adjustment Rear Light Integrated Taillight Pedal Alloy pedal...

Page 7: ...ecommended to remove the battery for the reasons outlined below 1 Determine if there s battery drain or damage during shipping 2 Reduce the weight of the ebike to make it easier to maneuver the bike w...

Page 8: ...Bracket Parts 30 50 Pedals 28 33 Disk Mounting Bolts 3 5 Disk Caliper Mount 6 8 Crank Bolts 32 36 Rear Derailleur Cable Pinch 3 5 Front Derailleur Clamp 3 6 Saddle Post Clamp 3 6 NOTICE Using an impa...

Page 9: ...mpletely as you may want to further adjust the angle later to align more precisely Test the positioning and adjust the handlebar to your preferred angle After determining the best position completely...

Page 10: ...th washers located a couple inches behind the seat post Step 2 Place the rack down and adjust placement until the holes on the end are aligned and screw the bolts back in Make sure the washer is on to...

Page 11: ...c axle guards from the front wheel being careful to avoid contact with the brake rotor set After tightening the rear rack lay a mat down to protect both bike and oor from scratches Next carefully ip y...

Page 12: ...rake caliper Step 4 Align the fork dropouts with the axle of the wheel hub making sure the dropouts are fully seated on the axle Also ensure the brake rotor isproperly inserted into the caliper WARNIN...

Page 13: ...of the cone springs Step 6 Install the quick release skewer starting from the brake rotor side of the wheel inserting the quick release skewer through the hub and then replacing the second cone sprin...

Page 14: ...quick release lever Step 8 Rotate the front wheel Make sure to fully close the quick release skewer lever on the front wheel and check the wheel balance in Pedal Only Mode If you notice the riding is...

Page 15: ...ed together with the front light If you prefer not to have a front fender you may install the front light by itself Step 1 Step 2 Tighten the bolt with your 10mm wrench Then connect the light wire con...

Page 16: ...derneath the bolt head and nut Pedals Installation Make sure your pedals are installed on the correct side as installing on the wrong side will damage the threads Indicators for the right pedal R and...

Page 17: ...pedal on by hand to ensure the pedal is going in perfectly straight rotating in the direction of the pointer shown on the crank If it is not spinning smoothly make doubly sure that you have the correc...

Page 18: ...U Shape Disc Brake Guard Installation 4 m m Hex Wrench Step 1 Remove the bolts on the chain stay Step 2 Put the bolts through the disc brake guard then replace bolts as shown in the picture below 17...

Page 19: ...nd preferred riding position Do not extend the seatpost beyond the minimum insertion marking etched onto the seatpost WARNING Overextending the seatpost can cause it to break or come off your bike put...

Page 20: ...o adjust the angle within the limit markings etched on the seat rail Do not exceed the limit markings to ensure the safety of yourself and the bike Step 2 Tighten the seat adjustment bolt Ensure the t...

Page 21: ...tate failure reporting Make sure each letter and number is correct Bike frame number Battery serial number Motor serial number Make sure you take down the hyphen here Make sure you take down the hyphe...

Page 22: ...proper steering o Check that handlebar is set correctly in relation to forks and direction of travel Chain o Check that chain is oiled clean and runs smoothly o Use extra care in wet or dusty conditio...

Page 23: ...n approved bicycle helmet whenever using this product and ensure that all helmet manufacturer instructions are used for t and care of your helmet Failure to wear a helmet when riding may result in ser...

Page 24: ...tent will apply broadly to most riders but multiple factors will affect individual results including rider tness terrain proper maintenance etc While we hopes and believes you will thoroughly enjoy yo...

Page 25: ...Defect MAX SPD Maximum speed k m h ERROR 25 Brake Failed or Brake Applied While Turning ON AVG SPD Average speed ERROR 30 Abnormal Communication WALK Walk Mode Speed Indication Speed Unit Range Time U...

Page 26: ...s odometer trip meter max speed and average speed Press the light button to turn both the headlight and taillight on off When powered on the light icon will display on screen Press or to increase the...

Page 27: ...to switch to trip meter which will now read zero Reset Trip Meter NOTICE If the motor power ever becomes too strong for riders preference or sense of safety simply apply the handbrake to cut off motor...

Page 28: ...rom 0 no assist to 5 maximum assist To change the level range of power assist press key to arrive at Pedal Assist adjustment screen SC then press to enter You may now select preferred range with the a...

Page 29: ...n P Here you can enter the 4 digit passcode which again is 0510 Press and to adjust numbers up down Press to con rm You will then arrive at the Wheel Size Ld screen showing the diameter of your wheels...

Page 30: ...up down Press to con rm Press and to adjust numbers up down Press to con rm Hold and together for two seconds rst bringing you to the trip meter reset screen described above Then hold and keys togethe...

Page 31: ...ld again for two seconds to return to the PS screen Hold one last time to return to the main screen Now when powering the e bike on the bike will prompt you for the passcode you set above Press and to...

Page 32: ...icator on your display the power level indicator on the display is not the actual power but the voltage power Step 2 Assemble the charger as shown in Figure 1 by inserting the plug Plug 1 into the tra...

Page 33: ...to copy The key number correlates to the number on the keyhole g 4 Charging Procedure for Off bike Charging Step 1 Find the keys located on the handlebar g 3 and cut tie to remove them If you cut the...

Page 34: ...Figure 5 Figure 6 Step 2 Use the key to unlock the battery g 5 While holding the battery with one hand detach the battery by turning the release switch located on the underside of the frame g 6 33...

Page 35: ...Figure 8 Step 3 Check the battery status g 8 NOTICE Please write down the serial number found on the battery beneath the barcode g 7 on the inside front cover of this manual to facilitate failure repo...

Page 36: ...hen insert the DC plug Plug 2 into the battery charging socket Last insert the power plug Plug 3 110 220 volt plug to the power socket This order helps extend the battery life and effectively reducesb...

Page 37: ...ry Lock the battery when nished to prevent theft Charging Tips The battery can be recharged on or off the bike A new battery may take longer to be fully charged when depleted The charger will automati...

Page 38: ...ung LG Lithium ion battery Do not fully drain your battery Turn off the power when the battery charge is low Fully charge the battery after each use no matter how much power is used This will prolong...

Page 39: ...to engage the motor to assist but not replace your own pedaling effort When you are operating your bike in the pedal assist mode you can adjust the setting according to your preference The E bikes ha...

Page 40: ...with the varying range requirements of your most common destinations and commuting routes you can then make any needed adjustments to pedal assist settings as well as throttle use frequency riding po...

Page 41: ...remove the battery to reduce the weight and make lifting or loading easier The following list provides important tips for the safe operation of the Whale when used for carrying cargo 1 Make sure to lo...

Page 42: ...ions are secure Store under shelter avoiding extended exposure to cold or inclement weather If exposed to rain or excess moisture dry your bicycle afterward and apply anti rust treatment to the chain...

Page 43: ...k your motor frequently and tighten any loose screws or nuts to prevent the vehicle from breaking down due to disconnected wires 2 The brushless motors are not waterproof so avoid riding through water...

Page 44: ...as well as hard objects from hitting the inner tube Brake Maintenance 1 Pad replacement Pads should be replaced if they become contaminated or have less than 2 5mm thickness Metal plate wear material...

Page 45: ...time Additionally if the brake action feels spongy you may improve performance by re bleeding the system Tools and equipment required CAUTION Cleanliness is a very important part of any maintenance o...

Page 46: ...eed port See 4b Attach a section of plastic tubing with knurled silver bleed tting to your syringe supplied with bleed kit Fill Syringe halfway with Tektro Mineral Oil Hold the Syringe vertically with...

Page 47: ...ttle section of tube and knuried bleed tting from the brake lever reservoir Re install the T 15 reservoir bleed plug Tighten to 2 4Nm Step 10 With the bleed plug installled at the reservoir you may no...

Page 48: ...adjustment knob on the lever 4g By tightening the 2 m m reach adjuster bolt on the lever If there is lasered 5 0mm Pad and or 2 3mm rotor only or E 2 3 on the caliper of your hydraulic disc brakes ple...

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