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CONTENTS

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GENERAL INFORMATION

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

DIAGRAM OF PANTERA E-BIKE

UNPACKAGING

GETTING STARTED

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION

PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECKS

OPERATING

GENERAL WARNINGS

SAFETY

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

MAINTENANCE DETAILS

WARRANTY

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Summary of Contents for PANTERA

Page 1: ...Use Maintenance Manual Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...der to become thoroughly familiar with all the correct operations of your controls its features and capabilities Please note that all instructions and notice are subjected to change and updates without notice Please visit www vervecycleworks com for periodic technical updates Page 2 ...

Page 3: ...EMENTS 6 3 DIAGRAM OF PANTERA E BIKE 7 4 UNPACKAGING 8 5 GETTING STARTED 9 6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION 10 7 PRE RIDE SAFETY CHECKS 24 8 OPERATING 26 9 GENERAL WARNINGS 33 10 SAFETY 34 11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 37 12 MAINTENANCE DETAILS 38 13 WARRANTY 46 Page 3 ...

Page 4: ...time and protects your warranty CAUTION This symbol marks sections of high importance Neglecting this information may lead to injury or damages on your Pantera WARNING This symbol marks sections of extreme importance Neglecting of this information may lead to severe injuries or death TOOLS You must use some tools in order to work on the bicycle Page 4 ...

Page 5: ... recommend taking your bike to a certified e bike specialist or professional cycle mechanic for the assembly process Do NOT ride your E Bike if it has been assembled incorrectly Riding an incorrectly assembled bike can put your own safety at risk as well as others so please visit a specialized bicycle shop if you feel not sure Please perform a safety check before each use as described on in the Pr...

Page 6: ...c If the user rides Pantera e bike beyond its intended use there may be a risk of an accident serious injury or death for the user and or those around the user Any modification or alterations to the electrical system tuning voids all warranty claims Please check your country or state regulations on electric bikes before riding There are variations on age limit speed motor wattage and road accessib...

Page 7: ...AY 7 GRIP 8 RIGHT BRAKE LEVER 9 LEFT BRAKE LEVER 10 SADDLE 11 HANDLE BAR 12 REAR DÉRAILLEUR 13 CHAIN 14 CRANK SET 15 PEDAL 16 FRONT BRAKE CALIPER 17 REAR BRAKE CALIPER 18 FRONT DISC BRAKE 19 REAR DISC BRAKE 20 CONTROLLER BOX 21 TIRE 22 HEADLIGHT 23 HEADLIGHT BRACKETS 24 REAR LIGHT Page 7 ...

Page 8: ...s 1 x Pantera E bike 1 x saddle 1 x Front Tire 5 x Tools 2 x 15mm wrench key 1 x 10 8mm wrench key 1 Allen key 8 1 Allen key 10 1 x Battery Charger 2A 1 x Front Headlight 2 x Headlight Brackets 2 x Pedals 2 x Battery Key You may need some additional tools such as Scissors Cutter Loctite paste medium strength Rags Page 8 ...

Page 9: ...ttery Involuntary activation of the electric assistance system can cause damage or injury Please read the instruction entirely before assembly to ensure the proper functionality of your Pantera e bike If you don t follow the instruction correctly you could incur in personal injury or damage to your e bike If any serious damage has occurred to your Pantera please contact us at our website We will e...

Page 10: ...LLATION 6 6 FRONT TIRE 6 7 TIRES INFLATION 6 8 SADDLE 6 9 PEDALS 6 10 HEADLIGHT and DISPLAY In order to protect your Pantera from damages all the bike has being covered with plastic foam DANGER Do not ride your Pantera if it has not passed 100 safety checks before each ride as described in the section called PRE RIDE SAFETY CHECK Page 10 ...

Page 11: ... front tire to the frame Take the front wheel out of the box and set it aside Make sure not to hurt any surface with the front disc brake Any damage to the disc will cause assembly problems and potential safety issues We suggest to lay the front wheel on a soft rag Now carefully take out Pantera from the box The weight of the bike is 31Kg so if you need a help ask a friend to give you a hand Once ...

Page 12: ... in point 6 1 Pantera should be located on a flat surface with a soft material under the front forks Once it s done it s time to remove all the plastic foam from the bike Please consider to avoid wasting the boxes and all the foam because in case of return it will be much easier to pack the bike again and send it back Please pay attention when you cut the nylon cable ties as they can be hard to cu...

Page 13: ...s 1 Use the supplied key and insert it on the left side if the bike 2 Turn the key clockwise and pull the battery towards you 3 Carefully put the battery aside As mentioned in section no 5 we recommend you to remove the battery from your e bike before you start the assembly Page 13 ...

Page 14: ...he 5 mm hex wrench and adjust the angle of the handlebar to rider s comfort Mounting the handlebar is very easy but you must pay much attention A screw that is not tightened properly and left loose can cause serious problems while driving Be sure to pay close attention when detailing the screws 4 Cross tighten the handlebar clamp from corner to corner making sure the clamp is tight and evenly plac...

Page 15: ...ck the brake caliper by partially unscrewing just 2 turns both M6 Allen screws in the caliper mount to allow the easy slide of the disk while inserting the wheel In order to mount the front tire we strongly suggest you to turn your Pantera upside down as shown in picture 1 Take out the nut and the retaining washer from both sides of the wheel and keep the spacer in place Page 15 ...

Page 16: ...he nut on each side of the front wheel axle 3 Slide the wheel into the fork The front wheel has 2 washers 2 spacers and 2 bolts Put aside the nut and slide into the from axle 1 spacer on each side 5 Use the 2 x 15mm wrench key supplied in the box 20 3NM to lock the front tire Page 16 ...

Page 17: ...brake lever When the screws are tightened you can release the brake lever Check the correct operation of the braking system at the end of this procedure If you don t feel comfortable in doing this operation please consider the help of a professional mechanic specialized in electric bicycles 6 Lock again the brake caliper For this operation pull the brake lever until the caliper is pressing the dis...

Page 18: ...cked partially inflated Tires must be inflated using a pump with a Schrader valve tip to a recommended 20 25 psi 1 4 1 7 bar 2 Once the tire is properly seated deflate it to a recommended 20 25 psi 1 4 1 7 bar Ideal tires pressure slightly varies based on the weight of rider and type of terrain 1 Inflate the tube to a maximum pressure of 35 PSI 2 4bar to ensure the tire is properly seated in the r...

Page 19: ...be fixed to the frame with 7 Allen screws 1 x 5x50mm Longer front screw 6 x 5x30mm Please follow the steps below 1 Place the saddle on top of the frame 2 Tighten the Allen screws loosely one at a time 3 Once all the Allen screws have been placed screw them tightly DO NOT TIGHTEN all the Allen screws very hard at this point Page 19 ...

Page 20: ...ing L and R on each respective pedal and make sure you install the left pedal on the left crank and the right pedal on the right crank Tighten with recommended torque of 29 34Nm for pedals The right pedal is screwed on in a clockwise direction The left pedal is screwed on in a counter clockwise direction Page 20 ...

Page 21: ...6 10 HEADLIGHT The headlight is made of 3 parts 1 x Led Headlight 2 x Headlight Brackets 1 x Front grill Page 21 ...

Page 22: ...light bracket 2 Use the Allen screws to fix it 3 Repeat the same operation with the left bracket 4 Make sure the two supports are at the same height 5 Put in place the headlight and use the 2 x 10mm Allen key to install it 6 Install the front grill 7 Connect the headlight cable Connect the two arrow symbols on the connectors Page 22 ...

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Page 24: ...us of the battery BRAKING SYSTEM LIGHTING Check whether the front and rear light are working properly For yours and other people s safety do not cover any light or reflector DANGER Use the following checklist before each ride to check your bike is safe to ride Never operate without checking the following list first Make sure the brakes have being applied on the bike If the power is ON the e bike w...

Page 25: ... and that the derailleur is working You should be able to shift into the lowest and highest gear without chain skipping 1 Keep the bike steady with both brake lavers pulled and try to push back and forward the handlebar This must remain firmly in place 3 Keep the front wheel straight between your legs and try to turn the handlebar left and right Make sure that even under force the handlebar stays ...

Page 26: ... your battery not chargeable and in need of replacement and will void the warranty The electronic components on Pantera e bike are the display and its switch Do not place the key inadvertently or place any other metal object into the charging port as this may result in a short circuit Batteries that have not been fully placed and locked can come loose during a ride and fall out This can cause a cr...

Page 27: ...Please refer to the instructions below on how to operate the switches and how to read info on the display Page 27 ...

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Page 29: ... Hold and again for few seconds 5 Now on the bottom it will appear the writing P1 6 Push until P3 will come up 7 When you are in P3 mode P3 0 means cadence sensor selected while P3 1 means torque sensor selected 8 Push or to select cadence sensor 0 or torque sensor 1 9 Hold to end the setting Scan the QR code to watch a video tutorial on how to set torque or cadence sensor on your Pantera Page 29 ...

Page 30: ...onnector and plug the battery charger red circle When the battery is fully recharged the indicator on the battery charger goes from RED to GREEN To recharge the battery of your e bike use only the charger provided in the box When charging is complete disconnect the charging plug from the battery put back the plastic cover on the battery charging socket and disconnect the charger from the socket Pa...

Page 31: ...ures rise its energy will come back to normal The maximum range of a full charge depends on many variables such as age of battery type of terrain and incline rider s weight speed outside temperature driving style amount of pedaling or tire pressure The faster you go the more energy is required and the quicker the battery will be depleted However if you ride faster than the maximum assist speed the...

Page 32: ... a stiffer ride More lightweight riders should use less preload A lower preload will give you a plusher ride but the bike will sink more when braking Compression right side rotate the knob counter clockwise to soften the front forks Rotate the knob clockwise to harden the front fork Rotate the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to regulate the forks to your needs In most cases factory settings for...

Page 33: ...gnal to indicate turning or stopping 2 Pay attention to all others road vehicles 3 Focus on the path ahead without distractions e g texting on your smartphone 4 Avoid gravels wet or oily roads train tracks and any other dangerous obstacles 5 Expect the unexpected such as a car door opening or a car backing out of driveway 6 Pay special attention on intersections 7 Take control of all the features ...

Page 34: ...tion from a professional mechanic 9 Failure to properly charge store our use the battery can invalid the warranty and cause dangerous situations 12 Do not remove any reflector from the bicycle The following safety suggestions provide extra information on the safe operating of your Pantera and should be closely reviewed A serious injury or death can be caused by not paying attention to this notes 1...

Page 35: ...ion on the cable and do no let the wire be tangled This can cause fire or electric shock 12 Overheating or fire can be caused by power plug and charging plug not inserted correctly 13 Do not use the charger near fire or dangerous gases 14 Do not cover or place any object on the charger while is charging This can cause overheating and fire 15 Do not drop the battery charger After a strong impact pl...

Page 36: ...ided with the bicycle 7 When the charging is complete remove the battery from the charger 8 Do not leave the battery for long periods under the sun with high temperature 9 Do not store a discharged battery This will reduce battery life 10 To preserve battery life store it in an ideal temperature between 18 and 23 Celsius degrees 11 Make sure that the contacts are always clean 12 Do not insert any ...

Page 37: ...otors brake pads cables Check the tires and tire pressure Inspect the handlebar and check for unusual movements Every six months Inspect the frames and forks and look for cracks Check all the screws and nuts Check the grease on the wheels hub headset and all parts in friction In order to prolong life of your Pantera and to have the best performance from your e bike please follow the maintenance sc...

Page 38: ... maintenance Avoid any damage on cables or connectors Your Pantera has many advanced parts and components Many bicycle service and repair tasks require special knowledge Do not start any adjustment or service on your bicycle unless you are able to properly complete them Improper service may results in damage to the bicycle and serious injury to the rider Consult your dealer or a bicycle mechanic i...

Page 39: ...nner tube E Bikes are heavier and faster than normal bicycles For this reasons they have a higher demand of maintenance We invite you to check the condition of your e bike before riding it In particular How a tire performs under different terrain or weather conditions depends largely on tire pressure Inflating the tire close the maximum recommended pressure gives the lowest rolling resistance but ...

Page 40: ...d from the disc by screwing it in or out with a 5mm Allen key To ensure longer life of the brake components avoid contamination of the pads and the disc with greasy substances Pantera is equipped with mechanical disc brakes This requires maintenance not only on the pads and rotors but also on the mechanical brake cable Regularly check the condition of your cables If any of the below instructions i...

Page 41: ...ift and spin the wheels They should spin freely If this is not the case you will need to adjust the brake caliper This is a complex operation that needs a lot of care loosen the clamping bolts fully tighten the brake lever and tighten the clamping bolts If after this adjustment the wheel do not spin freely contact your local bicycle mechanic Unusual noises during braking and or notable change of t...

Page 42: ...amount of slack is equally applicable to all internal hub gear chain drives Excessive slack can be caused by a chain that is worn and stretched A stretched chain will not sit properly in the teeth Over time gaps between the teeth of the sprockets becomes greater mirroring the shape of the chain Replacing a chain when it is worn will help to extend the life of the most expensive cassette and chain ...

Page 43: ... GN0001 DM GN0001 25 ENG pdf Before riding shift through all gears and make sure the chain and derailleur are fully functional If your gears are not shifting smoothly we recommend consulting a bicycle mechanic If the Rear Derailleur is malfunctioning do not use the highest and lowest gears of the rear cassette since the chain or wheel may get jammed which can cause bicycle damage or injury to the ...

Page 44: ...e are no batteries in the lights Make sure the front and rear lights are clean before riding If they are dusty or dirty clean them with a damp cloth for optimal visibility and safety The headlight cable is located near the headlight follow the cable that comes out of the headlight and you will find the connector The rear light connector is located under the bicycle into the main harness box Page 4...

Page 45: ... Charge the battery completely before using the bike again To keep the bike in good shape it is advisable to store the bike on a flat and stable surface in a ventilated and dry place protected by direct sunlight and other natural elements Also avoid humid places Best is to storage Pantera at room temperature Do not use strong detergent this can cause color damage and corrosion of the components In...

Page 46: ...lay lights Verve CW S r l warrants to the original owner of each of Pantera e bike model when purchased directly from Verve CW S r l that the Product is complete and that the functional parts will be free of defects for the periods and under the terms indicated below 2 Warranty is provided to the original owner only and is nontransferable It is only effective with a valid proof of purchase Verve C...

Page 47: ... a warranty claim of spare parts Warranty parts will be sent exclusively to the original address of the e bike shipping 6 Verve CW S r l undertakes at its own discretion to either repair faulty system components and or to replace such components Upon identifying a fault with a Verve e bike the owner must contact Verve CW S r l at the email address assistance vervecycleworks com Verve CW S r l has ...

Page 48: ...ponents with firmware 6 Warranty is void is the e bike is used beyond normal use to which this product is intended to e g this e bike is not intended to be used for jumps stunts or to carry a total weight of over 150kg driver included 7 Warranty does not cover Damages from external influences like accidents extreme weather conditions environment hazards Aging signs like color vanishing or other mi...

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