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OPERATING MANUAL

eBike City

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Page 1: ...OPERATING MANUAL eBike City ...

Page 2: ...ycle helmet that conforms to current regulations Your eBike saddle should be as close as possible to horizontal Do not tilt the saddle backwards as this can lead to back pain and physical injury Take care when loading your eBike into a car or when mounting it on a bicycle carrier We DO NOT recommend that you use a bicycle trailer with your Gtech eBike You can fit a standard fitment luggage carrier...

Page 3: ... motion otherwise they might get caught in the belt drive Replace the belt drive if there are any signs of serious wear and tear Brake Safety Regularly check your brakes for signs of wear and tear Any worn parts must be repaired or replaced immediately Be careful while getting used to the brakes Practice emergency stops in a place clear of traffic until you are comfortable controlling your eBike W...

Page 4: ...ack to improve our products and services and let other people know what it s like to be part of the Gtech family Nick Grey Inventor owner of Gtech PRODUCT VIN NUMBER You can find this on the underside of your eBike between the pedal cranks Warranty registration We have registered your warranty for you Keep your receipt with this manual as you will need it if you ever have a warranty claim You may ...

Page 5: ...t position Your eBike is like a normal bicycle but with electric pedal assistance This means that you can pedal it like a normal bike or the bike can assist your pedalling The amount of assistance the eBike gives you will depend on how fast you are pedalling Power Cable 2 1 Charger Battery lock keys 3 2 3 1 ...

Page 6: ...usting the brake cable 39 Aligning the brake pads 40 Replacing the brake pads 42 Maintenance eBike parts 44 Tightening Torques 46 Warranty 47 Technical Specification Charging the battery 15 Turning on your eBike 16 Brake controls 18 Operation Setting the handlebars 7 Setting the saddle height 8 Adjusting the saddle height 9 Adjusting the saddle angle and travel 10 Storing the Gtech tool 11 Removin...

Page 7: ...in the order shown turn ing anticlockwise using the Gtech tool Rotate the handle bar clockwise to the correct postion The handle bars should be aligned straight with the main frame Tighten the three bolts in the same order turning clockwise using the Gtech tool 1 2 3 You will need to use your Gtech tool for the following instructions The Gtech tool is located under the battery in the centre of the...

Page 8: ...could injure yourself or damage the seat post Try to reach the pedal with your heel when it is in the bottom position Your knee should be more or less fully straight Place the balls of your feet on the centre of the pedal If your knee is now slightly bent the saddle height is correct If you need to adjust the saddle height see page 9 Sit on the bike saddle ...

Page 9: ...e the seat tube See page 8 for advice about finding the correct saddle height Close the quick release by firmly pushing on the quick release lever so that it lies flat against the frame Check that the saddle cannot move once the quick release is closed If it does move tighten the adjusting nut until you need to use the palm of your hand to close the quick release lever ...

Page 10: ...t 1 The screw for adjusting the saddle is located beneath the saddle 2 Whilst looking up at the base of the saddle turn the screw anti clockwise to loosen it Now that the saddle is loose you can move it horizontally forwards or backwards to improve your reach to the handlebars 1 2 ...

Page 11: ...radle Push the tool down firmly into place The tool should sit in its holder in the battery cradle so that the top of the tool sticks outwards away from the battery cradle and frame Make sure the tool is straight or it will prevent the battery seating Store the Gtech tool in the centre of the battery cradle ...

Page 12: ...attery away from the frame to remove it To unlock the battery first remove the rubber lock cover Removing the battery If you have locked your battery in place you must unlock it before trying to remove it from the battery cradle Insert the battery key into the lock and turn anti clockwise to unlock the battery Replace the rubber lock cover ...

Page 13: ...button is facing outwards away from the down tube Push the battery firmly down towards the frame It will click when it is in place Attaching the battery Once locked the battery carry handle will not move and you will not be able to remove the battery from the cradle without unlocking it Insert the battery key into the lock and turn clockwise to lock the battery in place Replace the rubber lock cov...

Page 14: ...here with confidence Operation Before you start riding check that 1 The wheels are mounted properly Yes If not see page 2 The brakes work properly 3 The seat post is at the correct height 4 The saddle is comfortable 5 The belt drive is correctly fitted 6 The bolts nuts and screws are tightened 7 The pedals are firmly attached 8 The air pressure in the tyres is correct 9 The battery is charged and ...

Page 15: ...o the battery After 3 hours all the LEDs turn green then once charging is complete they will turn off 1 You can charge the battery while it is still attached to your eBike 2 Plug the charger into the wall then remove the rubber charging point cover and connect the charger to the battery Always fully charge your battery before storing For optimum performance we recommend that you store the battery ...

Page 16: ...reen power button on your battery To toggle between High and Low Power press the power button If the LEDs shine steadily the battery is in High Power mode if they pulse slowly it is in Low Power mode The LEDs show how much charge is in the bat tery Your battery will remember the power mode it was last in ...

Page 17: ...ximately 7 miles 4 green 3 green 2 green 1 flashing red You can still check how much charge is left in your battery when it is not attached to the bike Briefly press the green power button to display the level of charge Don t worry if you forget to turn off your battery it will turn itself off after 11 minutes the amount of charge used will be minimal ...

Page 18: ... emergency braking keep your weight back and as far down as possible Brake smoothly and remember your front brake will take more load when braking harder Brake Controls Emergency braking You should regularly check your brakes to make sure that they are working correctly The left brake lever activates your rear brakes Always use both brakes together The right brake lever activates your front brakes...

Page 19: ...with a soft bristled brush and then washing with warm water Regular cleaning of your bike will lengthen its lifespan Be careful not to use too much water near the battery After cleaning dry your bike using a soft cloth Only wash the belt drive with water Never use a pressure washer it could damage the electrics on your eBike Make sure that the battery is removed from the bike before fitting any pa...

Page 20: ...he tyre valve stem as far as it will go Lift the thumb lock lever into the locked position The wear indicator is the black line that runs around your wheel rim If the wear indicator becomes invisible the rim should be replaced Before starting to inflate your tyres check that the pump is in the correct mode for your tyre valve For the Gtech eBike it will need to be in Schrader mode ...

Page 21: ...the desired tyre pressure Do not inflate beyond the maximum tyre pressure printed on the sidewall of the tyre Release the thumb lock by pushing the lever back down Remove pump nozzle from the valve stem Replace the dust cap The correct pressure for the tyres on the Gtech eBike is min 50psi max 75psi Do not over or under inflate the tyres ...

Page 22: ...ver on the front wheel so that it is fully open Remove the wheel Detach your brakes which are located at the top of the front forks from the front wheel rim by closing the brake arms using your thumb and index finger and lifting out the brake cable If there is not enough play loosen the adjusters at the handlebars Loosen the adjustment nut by turning it anti clockwise aproximately 5 full rotations...

Page 23: ...the brake cable If there is not enough play loosen the adjusters at the handlebars Adjust the saddle so that it is at its lowest position Turn the bike upside down and place on a soft surface Disconnect the hub connector cable Locate the hub connector cable on the left hand side of the frame the same side as the drive belt Using the tool undo the cable guide holding the hub connector cable in plac...

Page 24: ...cate both of the belt tension adjusters at the rear forks and using the tool provided turn them anti clockwise to loosen Make sure you hold onto the rear wheel whilst doing this To feed the drive belt off the pedal sprocket 1 Rotate the pedals slowly 2 Feed the slackened belt off the pedal sprocket towards the frame Slide the wheel forwards as far as you can towards the frame to loosen the belt 1 ...

Page 25: ...enance Slide the wheel backwards off the frame to remove Take the drive belt off the rear wheel sprocket and move around the rear forks away from the frame The drive belt needs to stay resting in this position ...

Page 26: ...he wheel rim Push the Gtech tool into the tyre valve to let out the air You may need to push down on the tyre to help remove the air whilst still pushing down on the tyre valve You will need a 700C x 35 43c inner tube You will also find it easier if you have a tyre lever handy These can be ordered at www gtech co uk or can be purchased from good bike shops If changing the tyre at the same time you...

Page 27: ...move the inner tube from between the outer tyre and rim Run the tyre lever all the way around the tyre Check the inside of the outer tyre for sharp objects that may have damaged the inner tube and remove them Be careful not to injure yourself Partially inflate the inner tube 1 2 ...

Page 28: ...edge of the outer tyre under the wheel rim all the way around the tyre Feed the rest of the inner tube evenly around the inside of the tyre Inflate the inner tube to the correct pressure Refit the wheel onto the bike see page 32 The correct pressure for the tyres on the Gtech eBike is min 50psi max 75psi Do not over or under inflate the tyres 1 2 ...

Page 29: ...late on the same side as the pedal sprocket by using the tool provided to turn them anti clockwise The nuts are in two parts ensure you keep both parts safe Make sure you read the safety instructions for the drive belt under Important Safeguards see pages 2 3 before you start to replace the drive belt In the unlikely event of the belt becoming damaged and in need of replacement ...

Page 30: ...ds you to remove the belt Take the belt off the pedal sprocket Feed the new belt through the gap in the dropout 1 Rest the drive belt over the pedal sprocket next to the frame 2 Rest the other end of the drive belt over the outside of the rear fork 1 2 ...

Page 31: ...31 Maintenance Place the dropout plate back onto the bike and align with the holes Insert all four nuts and tighten them securely Replace the rear wheel see page 32 ...

Page 32: ...f the bike The drive belt should be resting on the outside of the rear fork Attaching the rear wheel Slide the wheel back into place keeping it pushed forwards on the rear fork this will reduce the distance between the sprockets helping you to attach the drive belt Slot the rear sprocket cable end first into the rear wheel fork making sure that it is on the same side as the pedal sprocket Replace ...

Page 33: ...ets This creates the initial tension on the belt To align the rear wheel with the frame tighten the other belt tension adjuster screw located on the opposite side You might need to adjust the first screw again before the wheels line up Rotate the pedals slowly and line up the teeth to feed the slackened drive belt onto the pedal sprocket Make sure that you do not tighten the belt too much as this ...

Page 34: ...x finger Make sure that there is 1cm of movement when you push on the belt If the tension is not correct turn your eBike upside down and adjust the belt tension adjuster screws Tighten the screws to create more tension and loosen them slightly to reduce tension Check the belt tension again With your eBike upside down tighten the nuts on either side of the wheel by placing the tool through them and...

Page 35: ...r cable by lining up the arrows and pushing together 2 Tighten the cable guide to hold the hub connector cable in place Turn the eBike the correct way up and reconnect the battery You will need to reattach and adjust your brakes see page 36 1 2 ...

Page 36: ...ake cable Push the black rubber cable cover across so that it is flush against the cable holder Pull the brake cable across and hook the thinner part of the cable through the gap in the cable holder You may need to pull back the black rubber cable cover to do this Assembling the brakes These instructions apply to both your front and rear brakes You should adjust your brakes regularly as well as af...

Page 37: ...Locate the reach adjuster ring where the brake cable enters the brake lever on the handlebars Unscrew the ring by turning it anti clockwise Unscrew the reach adjuster bolt by a few turns This will reduce the amount of travel in the brake lever Make sure that the brake lever no longer travels all the way back to the handlebars You should not be able to pull the brake levers all the way back to the ...

Page 38: ...s touch the rim simultaneously You may need to loosen the screw on the opposite brake arm by turning it anti clockwise to do this Locate the brake spring adjuster screws at the bottom of the brake arm that is moving towards the wheel rim the slowest You will need a Phillips head screwdriver for this The brakes on either side of the wheel rim should now appear symmetrical when applied Adjusting bra...

Page 39: ...oosen the brake adjuster screw until you can move the brake cable If you need to loosen the brake cable push the brake cable through a little If you need to tighten the brake cable pull the brake cable through a little Minor adjustments can be made at the brake levers but you may need to tighten at the cable as the brakes wear down The brakes should be adjusted so that when the brake arms are pull...

Page 40: ... fixing screws Straighten the brake pad and make sure that it is at the right height so that the whole of its surface rests against the wheel rim when the brake arms are closed Hold the brake pad in the correct position against the wheel rim and retighten the screws The brake pads on your bike should be accurately aligned against the wheel rim ...

Page 41: ...41 Maintenance Close the brake arms using your thumb and index finger and then put the brake cable back in place ...

Page 42: ...ng the brake pads Close the brake arms using your thumb and index finger and lift out the brake cable Loosen the brake pad fixing screws You can judge the wear of your brake pads by the appearance of the grooves If the pads are worn down to the bottom of the grooves you will need to replace them immediately with a new set of linear pull brake pads ...

Page 43: ...the brakes after replacing the pads See pages 37 39 Close the brake arms using your thumb and index finger and put the brake cable back in place Hold the brake pad so that its whole surface rests against the wheel rim and re tighten the screws ...

Page 44: ...44 Technical Specification eBike parts Rear Dropout Drive Belt Rear Sprocket Motor Crank Pedal Seat Stay Rear Brakes Dropout Plate Seat Post Saddle Quick release Saddle Pedal Sprocket ...

Page 45: ...45 Technical Specification Battery Handlebar Stem Handlebars Battery Cradle Head Tube Front Forks Front Brakes Front Dropout ...

Page 46: ...0010 EB02 Battery 36V 5 6Ah Li Ion Charging period 3 hours Battery charger output 42V DC 2 0A Weight 16kg Frame 17 Aluminium Motor 36V 250W Rear Hub Range 30 miles Modes Off High Power Low Power Drive Train Gates Carbon Drive Brakes Linear Pull Brakes Wheels 700C Aluminium Tyres 700 x 35C Minimum inside leg 68cm 27in Maximum inside leg 89cm 35in ...

Page 47: ...s which are additional to and do not affect your statutory rights as a consumer Gtech does not guarantee the repair or replacement of the product as a result of Normal wear and tear Wear and tear of consumable items e g tyres inner tubes brake pads and handlebar grips Accidental damage faults caused by negligent use or care misuse neglect careless operation or riding of the eBike which is not in a...

Page 48: ...Grey Technology Limited Cupola Court Spetchley Worcestershire WR5 1RL email support gtech co uk telephone 01905 345891 www gtech co uk CPN282 ...

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