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USER MANUAL 

rDrive

31-01-2022

Summary of Contents for BR1000

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Page 2: ...d on the electrical system 16 Display LED 17 Assist functions 18 Trouble shooting 18 Installing and dismounting the battery 19 Battery charger charging 20 Battery information 21 Battery specifications 22 Bike maintenance 23 Brakes 23 V Brake maintenance 24 Gear shifter 25 Rear derailleur 25 Tires tubes and wheels 26 The chain 27 Reflectors 27 General maintenance 28 General information 29 Wet weath...

Page 3: ...hey perform any kind of cleaning and or maintenance Do NOT use this product or charger if any power cable is frayed has broken insulation or any other signs of damage DO NOT attempt to recharge non rechargeable batteries with the battery charger For safety reasons if charging the battery indoors the battery should be recharged in a room with a fire alarm installed Only charge the battery with the ...

Page 4: ...sembly please reach out to us at 800 474 6615 or www designbydelta com for Delta Customer Service INTENDED PURPOSE The e bike is intended for use on regular paved surfaces as well as upaved surfaces gravel roads and trails with moderate grades CAUTION Do NOT use the e bike in combination with a bike trailer Always use original Promovec spare parts when replacing electrical components Do NOT clean ...

Page 5: ...y increased in wet conditions take proper precautions Under wet conditions the stopping power of your brakes as well as the brakes of other vehicles sharing the road is dramatically reduced and your tires will not grip as well This makes it hard to control the speed of the bike and risk a loss of control To make sure that you can slow down and stop safely in wet conditions ride slowly apply your b...

Page 6: ...Snips or cable cutters not included Torque wrench not included Pump to inflate the tires not included Grease for the pedal axle threads stem and seatpost not incuded We recommend using a torque wrench to check all the nuts and bolts that require assembly to meet the required torque settings Once the e bike has been unpacked make sure you have removed all the packaging and dispose of it appropriate...

Page 7: ... top of the stem expansion bolt 4 Tighten the expansion bolt with 22 23 Nm in the stem ensuring the stem is fixed in position 5 Place the rubber cover back into place 6 Test that the stem cannot be removed or turned after installation HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENT It will be necessary to angle the handlebar to the correct riding position which is the grips pointing down approximately 3 4 degrees from horiz...

Page 8: ...njury and or death An insufficiently tightened stem expansion bolt handlebar clamp bolt or stem angle adjustment bolts may compromise steering action which could cause you to lose control and fall leading to serious injury or death Place the front wheel of the bicycle between your legs and attempt to twist the handlebar stem assembly If you can twist the stem in relation to the front wheel or turn...

Page 9: ...d in step 2 5 Tighten the wedge bolt on the underside of the stem to 14 15 Nm If you choose to change the angle of the stem it is likely you will need to adjust the angle of the handlebars Repeat the steps in the section Handlebar adjustment above to get the correct angle for the handlebar if necessary WARNINGS Insufficiently tightened bolts that controls the stem angle may compromise steering act...

Page 10: ...b axle 1 Ensure all the packing material is removed from the fork paying close attention to the plastic fork protector at the bottom of the fork legs Note you may need to loosen the axle nuts a few turns to get the axle into the fork dropouts 2 Check that the axle is fully inserted into the fork dropouts and tighten the axle nuts to 30Nm torque 3 The wheel should spin freely 4 At this point it is ...

Page 11: ... certified bicycle technician to help you make sure your wheels are installed and removed correctly 2 Understand and apply the correct technique for securing your wheel in place 3 Before you ride the bike check that the wheel is securely clamped 4 The clamping action of a correctly secured wheel must emboss the surfaces of the dropouts Note If in doubt ask a certified bicycle mechanic to help ...

Page 12: ...ike 2 Insert the noodle into the quick release 3 Slide the boot over the end of the noodle that exits the quickrelease 4 Pull the left hand brake lever to check the operation of the brake 5 Make sure you can assemble the V Brake correctly 6 Make sure you understand the function of the front and rear brakes and how to operate each brake lever WARNINGS Riding with a poor assembled brake could result...

Page 13: ... are mounted on the wrong side the thread in the crank arms will be permanently damaged Not covered by warranty 1 Identify the Left side pedal 2 Lightly grease the thread and insert in the Left side crank 3 Rotate the pedal axle clockwise to screw the axle into the crank 4 Tighten with 15mm pedal spanner to 30 35 Nm 5 Identify the Right side pedal 6 Lightly grease the thread and insert in the Righ...

Page 14: ...grease to the seatpost before inserting it into the top of the seattube 3 Slide the seatpost into the top of the seatube with the saddle facing forward the narrow point of the saddle should point towards the handlebars 4 Adjust the height of the saddle making sure the minimum insertion mark on the back of the seatpost is not visible 5 Tighten the seatpost clamp to 5 8 Nm When the saddle height is ...

Page 15: ...main assembly of the e bike is now complete but before you fit the battery and go for your first test ride you should familiarize yourself with the safe operation of your e bike Not understanding the complete function of your new e bike could result in loss of control which could lead to a fall causing serious injury and or death Make sure you can mount and dismount the e bike safely Make sure you...

Page 16: ...ff the bike Refer to the Installing and removing the battery guide on how to attach it to the bike Once the battery is charged and locked into the e bike you are ready to go RELEASE THE POWER Start by pressing and holding the On Off button for 3 seconds and the display will wake up To switch the system off press and hold the on off button for 3 seconds OK LETS GO When you start pedalling the motor...

Page 17: ...e handlebar 5 LEDs indicates the battery level 5 LEDs indicate the assist level Note The display of the battery indicator varies when driving up a hill accelerating or driving down a hill Light in all 5 LEDs indicates the battery is fully charged The error indicator is integrated in the display displayed with a flashing LED Note If the first LED in the battery indicator starts flashing this indica...

Page 18: ... button Walk assist is selected by holding down the Down button Walk assist allows you to drive up to 4 mph without the use of the pedals and regardless of the assist level setting This function is for example used on hills and other rough paths It is especially helpful when pushing the bike up steep slopes TROUBLESHOOTING If the first LED in the battery indicator starts to flash this indicates th...

Page 19: ...MOVING THE BATTERY 1 Slide the battery into the rails of the tray Make sure the battery slides straight into the rails of the tray 2 Lock the battery to the carrier by turning the key clockwise or to the right 3 The key can be removed from the battery Keep the key safe 4 Unlock and remove the battery by turning the key counterclockwise then remove it from the e bike CAUTION not ...

Page 20: ... the battery 2 Plug the charger plug into a power supply and turn the power on Power Charge diode If the battery charger is connected to a power supply the diode lights up red With no battery connected When the battery is connected to the charger and the diode lights up red the battery will be in the charging process When the Power Charge LED shows green the battery has been recharged Turn the pow...

Page 21: ...ery www promovec com en us Batteries contain toxic materials that can be harmful to human health and the environment if not handled correctly Batteries are marked with the WEEE or Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive symbol This indicates that wasted batteries must not be disposed of with normal household waste and must be taken to a hazardous waste collection point It is important ...

Page 22: ...ct Delta customer service or Promovec America Inc when purchasing a new battery charger You should only purchase original Promovec equipment for this bike For more information see the table below WARNINGS Do not dismantle or damage the battery Risk of Fire and Electric Shock No User Serviceable Parts The battery is not serviceable by the user Any maintenance must be done by must be done by a train...

Page 23: ...e turn the adjustment screw counter clockwise to add more tension then turn the lock nut clockwise until it stops and locks the adjustment screw in place We recommend using a certified bicycle mechanic if you need significant adjustments WARNINGS Riding with poor adjusted brakes worn brake pads or wheels on which the rim wear mark is not visible is dangerous and can result in serious injury and or...

Page 24: ...ill affect the ability to brake Always check your brakes before riding to ensure they are in good condition If the line on the rim is not visible then rim wheel needs changing Before riding check that The brake pads are in line with the rim The distance from the brake pad to the rim is equal on both sides When pulling the brake lever the tension should be tight i e it should not be possible to pul...

Page 25: ... to start off in one of the easier gears and then shift to a harder gear when the bike is in motion A B REAR DERAILLEUR We recommend that any rear derailleur adjustment is carried out by a trained bicycle technician Turn the adjustment screw on the rear derailleur counterclockwise if the chain has problems shifting to a lower gear Adjust in quarter turns until the chain shifts up onto a larger too...

Page 26: ...different terrain or weather conditions depends largely on tire pressure WARNING Never inflate a tire beyond the maximum pressure marked on the tire s sidewall Exceeding the recommended maximum pressure may blow the tire off the rim which could cause damage and or injury The best and safest way to inflate a bicycle tire to the correct pressure is with a pump and tire pressure gauge Regularly check...

Page 27: ... time there is a risk it will break REFLECTORS Reflectors are mounted on the spokes in each wheel Make sure that reflectors are visible from the side and regularly cleaned to make sure they reflect light Replace any damaged reflectors It is your responsibility that the bike lives up to local law and legislation CAUTION Check reflectors and their mounting brackets regularly to make sure that they a...

Page 28: ...chanic for inspection Inspect your brake pads if they are starting to look worn or not in contact with the wheel rim on your disc brakes are squealing and not stopping you efficiently consult a certified bicycle mechanic for adjustments and or replacements Carefully check the control cables and cable housings for rust kinks or fraying Consult a certified bicycle mechanic for replacements Squeeze e...

Page 29: ...or night It is your responsibility to understand and follow any state regulated laws which pertain to the use and ownership of e bikes and where you can or cannot ride them This also includes personal insurance that some states may require INSURANCE An electric bike for insurance purposes as is usually covered by a standard household insurance However we recommend that you talk to your insurance a...

Page 30: ...he greatly increased risk of riding at dawn dusk or at night need to take extra care both riding and choosing specialized equipment which helps reduce that risk Consult your dealer about night riding and safety equipment WARNING Reflectors are not a substitute for required lights Riding at dawn dusk night or at other times of poor visibility without an adequate bicycle lighting system and without ...

Page 31: ...Damage or failure due to accident misuse abuse or neglect Labor charges for part replacement or changeover LEGAL DISCLAIMER This warranty is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of a defective product at the option of Promovec and is the sole remedy of the warranty This limited warranty applies only to THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER of the Promovec product and is not transferable This warranty a...

Page 32: ...English version of the warranty shall prevail Note The 2 year guarantee does not apply to Promovec systems and batteries used in commercial applications including bicycle rentals TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW THESE WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURP...

Page 33: ...0 kg GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY The e bike bicycle is approved and thoroughly tested by TÜV representatives This Declaration of Conformity is issued at the responsibility of the manufacturer In case the product is modified in any kind or any way which is not coordinated with Promovec A S this declaration of conformity is no longer valid The product is tested and approved according to CPSC 1...

Page 34: ...ATTERY AND LOCK The numbers on the frame key lock and battery are unique and are usable in cases of warranty or theft of the e bike Below you can write the numbers for future reference FRAME NUMBER BATTERY SERIAL NUMBER KEY LOCK ...

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Page 36: ...amp Date company stamp Date company stamp Date company stamp YOUR SERVICES To maintain and preserve the e bike s condition we recommend an inspection on a regular basis The inspection should include a include a full tune up and complete inspection of your electric system including battery inspection ...

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