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BATTERY & CHARGING

 

The battery can be either charged by leaving the battery in the bike or by removing it. To charge while in the battery open the rubber cap located on the 

right-hand side of the downtube and plug the charging pin into the slot. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for BIGHORN 2020

Page 1: ...WATTWHEELS LTD 1 BIGHORN HUB HUB EBIKE 2020 MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...HROTTLE PAGE 7 BRAKES TYRES CHAIN PAGE 8 BIKING RANGE PAGE 9 RIDER SEAT HEIGHT COMFORT PAGE 10 BATTERY CHARGING PAGE 11 USEFUL TIPS PAGE 13 PARKING STORAGE TRANSPORT PAGE 14 SAFETY CHECKS BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING PAGE 15 16 ERROR CODES PAGE 17 SERVICING PAGE 18 WARRANTY INFORMATION PAGE 19 21 ...

Page 3: ...nsibility for any injury or damage resulting in improper use of any electric bike USING THIS MANUAL This manual contains details of the electric bike its equipment and information on its operation and maintenance Read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the Bighorn Hub before using it to ensure safe use and prevent accidents This manual contains many Warnings and Cautions concerning the saf...

Page 4: ...LT IN THE BRAKES PADS CLAMPING TOGETHER AND YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO INSERT THE FRONT WHEEL WITHOUT BLEEDING THE BRAKES IN WHICH YOU WILL NEED A BIKE WORKSHOP TO PERFORM 2 ATTACH THE HANDLEBARS 3 ATTACH THE PEDALS Beware The left hand pedal has a reverse thread To tighten please turn anti clockwise right hand pedal is clockwise 4 ATTACH THE SEAT POST 5 ATTACH THE FRONT MUDGUARD AND ATTACH FRONT LIG...

Page 5: ...d using the 4 button remote mounted on the left side of the handlebar LIGHTS BACKLIGHT DISPLAY To activate the lights and illuminate the display hold down the key located on the keypad A little icon should appear above the on the top left indicating the light is on This will turn on the front and rear lights To turn off hold down the key again ...

Page 6: ... assistance will increase with level 5 basically doing all the work for you Using higher levels of PAS will drain the battery faster The recommended level is PAS 1 3 to ensure good battery life Note PAS 0 means no assistance from the motor and you would have this on if you wanted to ride without assistance but measure km speed etc WALK MODE To activate the walk mode hold down the key for three sec...

Page 7: ...r than normal riding Also the throttle is not designed to climb steep hills To get the maximum amount of power from the Bighorn Hub on steep gradients select the highest level of PAS and use the lowest gear When using the throttle from a standing start please ensure you start in a lower gear and low PAS Starting the bike in Level 5 PAS and the highest gear can put a lot of stress on the motor and ...

Page 8: ...has a mid drive motor which transfers immense torque through the chain when shifting In response KMC has developed e bike specific torsion resistant chains to managing these extreme drivetrain conditions the X e Bike Series The direct force from the mid motor to the cassette causes an enormous strain load on the chain which means a stronger and more durable chain is crucial KMC has contended with ...

Page 9: ... familiar with the range requirements of your travel routes and the capabilities of your Bighorn Hub Bikes you can then adjust you riding characteristics if you so desire The following table provides general estimates and outlines various factors effecting range and their combined estimated effects on range This table is meant to help owners understand the factors that can increase or decrease ran...

Page 10: ...erly adjusted before riding Do not raise the seat post beyond the MINIMUM INSERTION marking etched into the seat post tube If your seat post projects from the frame beyond these markings the seat post or frame may break which could cause you to lose control and fall Prior to first use be sure to tighten the seat clamp properly A loose seat clamp or seat post binding bolt can cause damage to the bi...

Page 11: ...RGING The battery can be either charged by leaving the battery in the bike or by removing it To charge while in the battery open the rubber cap located on the right hand side of the downtube and plug the charging pin into the slot ...

Page 12: ...or explosion Do not store the charger or battery in a wet damp place or in direct sunlight Lithium ion batteries can last longer if you recharge with 10 15 of the charge remaining to prevent damage to the cells Keep both the battery and charger out of the reach of children and If there appears to be an issue with the charger or battery stop use immediately and contact either the manufacturer or Wa...

Page 13: ...l void the warranty While riding if the level of charge shows only one bar flashing is recommended to ride without power in PAS 0 at this time and charge as soon as you can Turn off the display and remove the key while parking or storing the bike Inspect the bolts on a regular basis to ensure that they are tight and all components are secure In particular pay close attention to crank bolts cranks ...

Page 14: ...tions o If you have to park outdoors in rain or wet conditions you should only leave your Bighorn Hub Bike outside for a few hours and proceed to park the bike in a dry location afterwards in order to allow all the systems to dry out Much like a regular bike using in wet conditions mandates a more regular maintenance schedule to ensure your bike does not become rusty corroded and to ensure all sys...

Page 15: ...o Extra care is required in wet or dusty conditions 5 Bearings o Ensure all bearings are lubricated run freely and display no excess movement grinding or rattling o Check headset wheel bearings pedal bearings and bottom bracket bearings 6 Cranks and Pedals o Ensure pedals are securely tightened to the cranks o Ensure the cranks are securely tightened and are not bent 7 Derailleurs o Check that the...

Page 16: ...pond 1 Loose wiring 2 Loose or damaged throttle 3 Loose or damaged motor plug wire 4 Damaged motor 1 Repair and or reconnect 2 Tighten or replace 3 Secure or replace 4 Repair or replace 4 Reduced range 1 Low tyre pressure 2 Low or faulty battery 3 Driving with too many hills headwind braking and or excessive load 4 Batter discharged for long period of time without regular charges aged or damaged 1...

Page 17: ...r code should display The error codes are listed below and can help detect what the issue is on the bike If your bike has an error code displayed at any time it is recommended that you cease operation and contact your local dealer or Wattwheels 0 Normal 21 Current error or MOS damaged 22 Throttle Error 23 Motor Phase Error 24 Motor Hall Signal Error 25 Brake Error 30 A communication controller rec...

Page 18: ...requires regular servicing Failure to do so may void any potential warranty claims Please retain your receipts for proof of service 2 3 MONTHS 12 MONTHS DATE DATE STORE MECHANIC STORE MECHANIC SIGNATURE SIGNATURE 6 MONTHS 24 MONTHS DATE DATE STORE MECHANIC STORE MECHANIC SIGNATURE SIGNATURE ...

Page 19: ...e media such as photos and videos to help Wattwheels after sales staff establish the fault with the product Goods we sell are subject to a full comprehensive warranty The costs inconvenience caused by the loss of use of the product is not covered whilst the warranty procedure takes place The warranty for replacement components will be based on the date of delivery Under no circumstance will a repl...

Page 20: ...ts accessories or electrical component s not originally intended for or compatible with the product as sold or any modification of the frame or any component s originally supplied tires brake pads chains lights motors battery packs displays or vehicle controllers that have been opened for any purpose whatsoever other than by Wattwheels All warranties are void if the product is used for any purpose...

Page 21: ... cancel an order for a full refund After the cancellation period no refunds will be awarded The Goods will be delivered with no returns Returns Our extensive quality control means that our products are thoroughly tested and ultra reliable by industry standards All products are warranted to work as described on arrival and for the warranty period If there is a warranty claim it will be assessed by ...

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