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User Manual (EN)

muli motor st+px

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Page 1: ...1 User Manual EN muli motor st px ...

Page 2: ...Nr BA LR MO 01 22 2 3 muli motor st px User Manual ...

Page 3: ...even if you are already an experienced cyclist and keep it for future reference The muli is a special bicycle and different in its construction and its riding characteristics from conventional bicycles Remind riding a bicycle is a potentially dangerous activity you should be aware of this Be sure to read the sections Before the first ride and Before each ride before you take your first ride on you...

Page 4: ...Hub Valve Quick release axle Saddle Seatpost Seat post clamp Frame lock Brake disc Brake disc Chainring Chain belt Crankset Pedal Stem Handlebar Stem adapter Steering bearing Front headlight Shift lever Brake lever Front brake Fork Steering bearing Battery 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 5 6 7 15 8 9 10 11 12 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 27 h g...

Page 5: ... the pedelec 50 Components 56 Battery and control unit st 58 Battery and control unit px 68 Handlebar and stem 78 Steering linkage 82 Brake system 84 Gear shift 88 Chain and chain guard 92 Belt drive 94 Lighting system 100 Cargo basket 102 Child seat and transport 112 Rain cover 122 Double leg stand 130 Maintenance 132 Impacts and accidents 134 Care and maintenance intervals 136 Recommended bolt t...

Page 6: ...10 11 Safety instructions ...

Page 7: ...tires remain in constant contact with the ground It is not suitable for rough terrain high speed descents jumps or riding with extreme lateral positions Please adhere to this usage recommendation otherwise you risk exceeding the load limits of the e muli and causing damage to the frame basket and fork The information on maintenance and servicing as well as the proper operation of the e muli in the...

Page 8: ...uitability for riding Check brakes tire pressure steering rims and all parts that are subject to increased wear at regular intervals More information on this can be found in the chap ter Care and maintenance intervals and the chapters of the individual components in this manual We recommend wearing a helmet both for the driver and for the children who may be transported in the car go basket When c...

Page 9: ...tube or even the seat post The attachment of such child seats can lead to deformation of the frame Frame number serial number The frame number is stamped into the frame and is located at the marked posi tion in the picture Permissible total weight The permissible total weight of the e muli is 195kg This permissible maximum weight may be further restricted under certain circumstances by the compone...

Page 10: ...e is a risk of a short circuit which can cause a fire hazard Do not place the battery on wet contacts of the battery hol der When using a cargo pedelec such as the e muli st or e muli px the rider s body may be exposed to vibrations When riding a cargo pedelec vibrations can be transmit ted in particular via the buttocks to the back and passed on to the entire body The decisive factor for the exte...

Page 11: ... around the entire circumference of the wheel or two spoke reflectors per wheel V Two yellow reflectors per pedal facing front and rear 3 The bicycle must have a bright sounding bell Inform yourself in each country in which you are driving your e muli on public roads about possible nationally applicable legal regulations for driving with an EPAC The German StVZO is continuously revised and updated...

Page 12: ...22 23 Before use ...

Page 13: ...sion arm and put the washer and nut back on the bolt The slide bearing for the boom is then pressed into the boom by tightening the screw by tightening the screw 2 When you have prepared the con nection accordingly tighten the screw with a 6 mm Allen key and a 13 mm open end wrench This presses the plain bearing into the cantilever Sin ce this is a self locking nut you can adjust the heavy or ligh...

Page 14: ...Then tighten the pedals with a 15 mm open end wrench if the pedal has external hex nuts or with a 6 mm Allen wrench if your pedal has an internal hex bolt The corre sponding torques can also be found listed in the Recommended screw torques section Mount the included bell at the desired position on the handlebar Mount the bell so that you can reach it very quickly with your thumb without having to ...

Page 15: ... find out the optimum seat height as follows sit on the saddle and place one leg with the heel on the pedal The pedal should be in the lowest position for this The saddle should be adjusted so that the leg is fully extended in this position Via the quick release on the saddle clamp the saddle can be very easily adjusted in height Open the quick release and set the desired seat height Make sure tha...

Page 16: ...kpack and other weights on the rider s body Consider all weights that you load in addition to their own weight on the seat tube The load limit of 100kg must not be exceeded The quick release must be firmly closed and fit tightly against the seat post before you start riding The tip of the lever must point forward when closed see also illustration on page 29 below Adjusting the handlebar height The...

Page 17: ... line determine After adjustment make sure that the saddle cannot be twisted or tilted by pulling and pushing on the front and back of the saddle with your hands Under no circumstances should the saddle be fixed in a tilted back position Turning gear and brake levers You can adjust the shift and brake levers on the handlebars to suit your seating and hand position To do this loosen the Allen screw...

Page 18: ...pull the brake lever through to the handlebar The brake must engage clearly before this Observe the torque specifications for handlebar stem and stem adapter Setting the lights The rear light is fixed to a rigid bracket and does not need to be adjusted The front light on the other hand can still be tilted up and down on its bracket Ad just the light so that the light cone hits the ground in the ra...

Page 19: ...espective body size both the seat post and the handlebar stem are height adjustable Adjust the saddle and handlebars so that they cor respond to your body size The correct saddle height is achieved when you can still reach the pedal with your heel in the lowest pedal position Check whether you can still reach the ground with the tips of your feet at this saddle height For more information on this ...

Page 20: ...th the e muli in detail before you ride it in public traffic Brake system Particular care should be taken when using the front wheel brake as braking too hard especially when cor nering and even with a slight steering angle can cause the wheel to slip and lead to a fall It is best to always use the front brake in combination with the rear brake When transporting children in the cargo basket in par...

Page 21: ...ge For more information see the Battery Unit section of this manual and the drive manufacturer s system manual enclosed or on the web Shimano Steps system manual on the website https si shimano com api publish storage pdf de sm SHIMANO_STEPS SM SHIMANO_STEPS 002 GER pdf The Pendix drive system manual can be found on the website in the download section https pendix de Battery Only charge your batte...

Page 22: ...d via the rotary wheel on the battery For more detai led information please refer to chapter 11 Motor unit and control unit in this manual the enclosed Pendix system manual or on the web at Do not operate the selector wheel on the Pendix battery while driving Tires Check the air pressure of the tires before the first ride The information on the prescribed tire pressure can be found on the side sur...

Page 23: ...hen buckled in the children still have some room to move Children can cause spon taneous weight shifts that make it difficult to control the e mule Do not trans port children in public traffic until you have sufficiently practiced driving with children in the e muli in a traffic free location and feel absolutely safe For more information refer to the Load basket section Keep in mind that even if y...

Page 24: ...the load basket and check that they are tight 6 Switch on the drive and check the displays on the control element on the handlebar and battery for correctness Never start the drive if a warning mes sage appears on the display or flashes on the battery 7 Make sure that the battery is firmly seated in its holder 8 Check the correct function of the lighting system If battery lights are installed make...

Page 25: ... screw connections even if you have only parked your bike unattended for a short time You may only ride off when all quick releases are tightly closed Remember a battery that is not inserted correctly can come loose and fall out while riding This can damage the battery and cause falls A broken or loose spoke weakens the entire wheel structure and must be repaired immediately Before each trip ...

Page 26: ...ving into driveways through passages or other obstacles or roadway narrowings so that the wide load basket does not collide with them It may be necessary to stop the ride dismount and push the e muli around an obstacle Keep in mind that the driving and braking behavior changes depending on the load A high load increases the braking distance and makes short term steering and driving maneuvers more ...

Page 27: ...yclists Other road users may underestimate your speed For more information on the drive system refer to chapter Battery and control unit in this manual and to the system instructions of the drive manufacturer With your e muli you travel quietly and at higher speeds than with a conventional bicycle Pedestrians can therefore easily misjudge you or perceive you too late Therefore ride particularly co...

Page 28: ...ance level the higher the energy consumption of the battery and the shorter the range It is important not to forget to shift gears even with an EPAC On inclines and when starting off always select a low gear even if you could pedal in a high gear thanks to the electronic assistance Shift to an appropriately low gear in such situations and you will save energy Some other tips that have a positive e...

Page 29: ...56 57 Components ...

Page 30: ...ery clicks into place To remove the battery switch off the battery 1 Insert the key into the lock cylin der on the battery 2 Turn the key until you feel resis tance 3 Now slide the battery to the left at the upper end and remove the battery Never immerse the battery in water or clean it with a water jet There is a risk of a short circuit which can cause a fire hazard Do not place the battery on we...

Page 31: ...g qualities Eco Lowest pedal assistance Particu larly suitable for journeys on level good road surfaces without any particular gradients and with a low load On long distances the highest range is achieved in Eco mode Normal Medium pedaling support Suitable for rides on tracks with alternating flat and slightly uphill sections and changing surfaces and for rides with a medium load High strongest pe...

Page 32: ...n increases the support pressing the Y button decreases the support Pressing the Y button in Off mode will take you to Walk mode Keep the button pressed as long as you need the push assist X Y Using the buttons on the left switch you can select the support levels and move the marker in the display menu settings Press the X and Y button simulta neously to enter the settings menu on the display Now ...

Page 33: ...usly We recommend that you set the light permanently to ON and also ride with the light on during the day This will ensure that you do not forget to switch on the light in poor visibility conditions or when it is getting dark The switching mode is indicated by an A or M on the top right of the display For detailed information on the individual driving data that can be shown on the display please r...

Page 34: ...et on the battery Note that the charging time depends on the charger and the charge state of the battery when charging For information on error indications and troubleshooting please refer to the en closed system manual E6100 from Shimano from p 63ff Before performing any work on your e muli such as mainte nance repair assembly or transporting it switch off the drive system and remove the battery ...

Page 35: ...This risks bending and breaking the connecting elements of the battery and the bracket Switching the drive on off Activate the drive by pressing the On Off button on the battery Depending on the charge status the LED display now lights up in either green yellow or orange Press the key again to deactivate the drive and the LED display goes out The e muli is also functional with the electric drive d...

Page 36: ...e when setting the support levels not to change them while riding Charging the battery You can charge the battery both on the supplied plate station and without the plate station directly on the cable To charge the battery directly on the cable lay the battery on its side and insert the plug into the contact point of the bat tery The plug fits only in a certain position and locks magnetically An i...

Page 37: ... injury if the drive system is activated unintentionally It is best to charge the battery during the day in a dry room equipped with a smoke or fire detector Be sure to place the battery on a non flammable surface when charging If you do not use your e muli for a longer period of time e g in winter remove the battery and store it in a dry room at temperatures between 5 and 20 degrees Celsius The b...

Page 38: ...y in a place where it is impossible for the battery to short circuit accidentally Do not store the rechargeable battery near another rechargeable bat tery other conductive materials and objects or near clothing When charging the battery make sure that the battery and the charger do not get damp or wet otherwise you risk electric shocks and short circuits Batteries may only be used in pedelecs for ...

Page 39: ...no longer get as far on one battery charge as you did at the beginning After a certain time the battery may even need to be repla ced The battery on your e muli is a lithium ion battery The se do not have a memory effect and can therefore be recharged at any time regardless of the current charge level without the charging capacity suffering Observe the information on any stickers on the battery or...

Page 40: ...eight Turning in the handlebar for transport and parking In addition to height adjustment the stem adapter also allows the handlebars to be turned in sideways making the e muli even more compact for parking in a hallway for example To turn in the handlebars open the quick release on the stem adapter pull the handlebars up as far as they will go and turn them in sideways in this highest position He...

Page 41: ... specified 3 NM Information on this also on https www youtube com watch v immIUxp0GTA Over tightening the stem bolts can damage the steering tube stem and cause it to break Observe the torque specifications on the component Only in the uppermost position the handlebars can be turned in and back again Forcibly turning the hand lebars when they are not in the highest position can cause the stem adap...

Page 42: ...id threadlocker from the factory So when you open and retighten the nuts apply appropriate threadlocker as well Note that the lock nuts on the steering linkage are glued in place with liquid threadlocker from the factory So when you open and retighten the nuts apply appropriate threadlocker as well Steering resistance The steering resistance can also be adjusted on the steering linkage To do this ...

Page 43: ... apply the front brake alone when cornering or when the steering angle is low Such braking behavior can very qui ckly cause the front wheel to slip and thus lead to serious falls Note that the installed hydraulic disc brakes have a very high braking effect dose the braking force carefully Please note that the grip of the tires is reduced in wet con ditions and the braking distances increase accord...

Page 44: ... simultaneously when braking Especially the use of the front brake alone is to be avoided on the e muli due to the wide distance between handlebar and front wheel On rough sandy uneven very slippery wet surfaces and when cornering applying the front brake alone can very easily cause the front wheel to slip and lead to serious falls Keep in mind that the braking distance and the braking behavior ch...

Page 45: ...ing the shifting process to the automatic shifting system To switch between manual and automatic mode press the X and Y keys simultaneously The current shift mode is indicated by an A or M in the top right of the display When the automatic mode is set the system shifts to the correct gear according to your speed without you operating the switches You should practice driving in this shift mode in a...

Page 46: ...wo yellow markings in which direction you have to turn the adjusting screw Turn so that the two approach each It is not necessary to adjust the gearshift for perfect gearshifts on the e muli st with DI2 It is possible to influence the automatic shifting process using the menu There you can set a value between 13 and 13 With a setting of 0 one gear is increased as soon as a cadence of approx 75 is ...

Page 47: ...opout mount with a 5 mm hexagon wrench Open the screws on the left and right side 2 Then you can turn the grub screw in the dropout with a 2 mm hexagonal wrench and push the dropout backwards until the cor rect chain tension is achieved 3 The line markings on the drop out help you to determine the same position of the dropouts for the right and left sides The chain guard Chainrunner is installed o...

Page 48: ...sion When tensioning the belt proceed in the same way as when tensioning the chain Take a look at the photos there for the following steps for a better understanding 1 To tension the belt loosen the two M6 Allen screws on the dropout mount with a 5 mm hex wrench Open the screws on the left and right side 2 Then use a 2 mm hex wrench to turn the grub screw in the dropout and push the dropout backwa...

Page 49: ...ure to read the component manufacturer s instructions for use To be found on the net at https www gatescarbondrive com media files gcd owners manuals german owners manual gates carbon drive pdf la en https de gatescarbondrive com gallery tab training Frame lock To change the belt in case of damage or after wear you must open the frame lock on the e muli Loosen both screws of the frame lock and gui...

Page 50: ... lock and thus make the entire frame un suitable When a new belt system is run in the blue layer on the inside of the belt quickly wears off on the inside of the belt This removal does not represent wear of the belt The blue layer is on the belt solely for production reasons It is a release agent to enable the belt to be released from its mold during pro duction The blue layer has no technical sig...

Page 51: ... muli It is best to switch on the light at the onset of dusk this will make you more visible to other road users and prevent accidents Make sure that the rear light is always clearly visible The front light is fixed but it can be tilted up and down which allows you to adjust the angle of light For opti mum visibility adjust the light so that the light cone hits the ground in the range 5 8 meters i...

Page 52: ...s The framework for this is the permissible total weight of the e muli Observe the detailed informa tion in the Safety instructions section in the first part of this manual Adhere to the following guidelines for loading and load securing 1 Generally keep the load s center of gravity as low as possible 2 The load must be stowed in such a way that the center of gravity of the ent ire load is as cent...

Page 53: ...t When open the cargo basket is not locked in place so it can theoretically col lapse at any time Children should therefore never be transported in the basket without the muli child seat When closed the basket locks to a spring loaded locking bar on the steering tube By gently pulling the locking bar the basket usually opens without further intervention Opening the basket is therefore very easy an...

Page 54: ...ently without securing the e muli against tipping over The folded out stand alone is not sufficient for this purpose You must hold the e muli firmly by the handlebars and secure it against tipping over Children transported in the basket only in the muli child seat The basket is not locked when open without the child seat installed and can collapse at any time and injure the children Especially whe...

Page 55: ...ipping over when children get on and off the bike by holding it firmly by the handle bars Never guide only one wing with momentum against the locking bow on the steering tube The basket wings only engage in the locking mechanism if you guide both wings together and at the same time with a slight swing against the locking bow Do not knock basket wings together with great force Exerting great force ...

Page 56: ...uli it is there fore very important to keep a good eye on the lane width and always maintain a safe distance from the edge of the road or lane especially on divided bike pedestrian paths Special attention must also be paid to driveways passages or other obstacles or roadway tapers so that the wide load basket does not collide with them It may be necessary to stop the ride dismount and push the e m...

Page 57: ...stem and the textile material the seat also absorbs light road shocks and children sit very comfortably Nevertheless when driving with children avo id driving over steep bumps such as curbs to keep the impact on the children as low as possible Thanks to the high backrest the seat also offers children protection in the neck and head area In addition the seat can be installed both in and against the...

Page 58: ... the pro file 5 Pull back the latch bolt turn the knob slightly so that the bolt locks into the child seat raincover mount If a very high pressure on the wings is necessary to insert the rods the rods are set too long and can be shortened by screwing in the end pieces In this case loosen the lock rings on the end pieces of the rod and screw in the end pieces slightly Tighten the counter rings agai...

Page 59: ...pressure is needed on the wings to insert the rods This is important so that the rods are locked well into the basket So do not adjust the rods so that they are very loose in the basket Insert both rods parallel and uniformly into the profile angles on the right and left Always remove the rods from the profile angles in parallel If one end of the rod is inserted and remo ved on one side at first i...

Page 60: ...suitable for consumption Note that the child seat is subject to high loads and we ars out over time and must be replaced in due course Make sure that the children you are transporting in the child seat never kick the locking bars with their feet The e muli stands very securely on the folded out double leg stand However vertical pressure on the upper edge of the basket especially on the front upper...

Page 61: ...he child seat s seams rivets plug in connections belts and screw connections for strength and freedom from damage Check that the lo cking bar is not damaged Make sure that your child never leans out to the side over the basket wings This weight shift can quickly cause the e muli to tip over both while riding and while stationary Damage to the bicycle and serious injuries to the child can result Ch...

Page 62: ...s both when the rain top is already mounted and when it is not yet mounted To install the convertible top follow the instructions below The bow on the handlebar side is shorter than the bow on the front of the basket This creates more headroom for the children in the front area when the child seat is installed against the direction of travel This position is therefore also suitable for slightly la...

Page 63: ... rod into the two front frame holders and the small rod into the two rear holders 3 Pull the rain cover from the front over the frame linkage and make sure that it is already correctly positioned at the front Only then can it be pulled over the basket plugs at the rear with slight force 4 Then tension the rain cover on the handlebar side with the tensioning rope and the hooks on the down tube of t...

Page 64: ...se read these folding instructions carefully and memorize the folding steps It is essential to fold the canopy according to these instructions otherwise the transparent windows may be damaged by incorrect folding and get cracks and holes 1 Lay the canopy on a flat surface In a first step lay it together as shown in this photo Pay close attention to the fact that the window material on the sides is...

Page 65: ...ts in the sup plied bag and get a very compact pa cking size Make sure that the folded canopy is not exposed to high loads People or children must not stand or step on the folded canopy It is essential to fold the canopy according to the above instruc tions otherwise the transparent windows may be damaged by incorrect folding and get cracks and holes Make sure that the folded soft top is not subje...

Page 66: ...d and that you do not push the e muli backwards on one side over one stand leg In general but especially with heavy loads it is helpful to lift the e muli slightly upwards by the saddle whi le you push it backwards onto the stand The e muli is jacked up somewhat when parked on the stand and must therefore be pulled backwards with some force To get the e muli back into driving position from the par...

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Page 68: ...d to short circuits or for example that the drive suddenly no longer supports while driving A damaged outer casing of the battery can allow water or moisture to enter which can lead to short circuits or electric shocks The battery may ignite or even explode Do not store a damaged batte ry in closed rooms After a fall check the display for damage If an error message or a warning is displayed you mu...

Page 69: ...sk of accidents The use of non ori ginal spare parts will void the CE marking and your warranty Do not use a high pressure cleaner to clean your e muli Never immerse the battery in water A bicycle is subject to high stress and wear When the load limit of a component is exceeded it can suddenly fail break or burst possibly causing serious harm to the rider and ot hers Look for any cracks nicks disc...

Page 70: ...n and concentricity Re center rim Wear check For function check Check correct fit of the rear light Check power cable and connections for damage Check bearing clearance Soak in oil S S S S S S S W W W W Gear cables Check and grease or renew Bottom bracket Bearing clearance controlled Regrease Crank Screws check tighten Chain Check and grease Check for wear replace Belt Check for wear Painting Clea...

Page 71: ... Seat clamp Fixing the seat post Seat post head Saddle mounting Mudguard Clamping screws Axle nut Mounting screw steering bar Axle clamp quick release Crank bolt Mounting screws Pedal axle Mounting screws Mounting screws Quick release on the seat tube Allen screw Mounting screws 6 8 Nm 10 12 Nm 9 10 Nm 30 45 Nm 5 Nm 6 8 Nm 35 50 Nm 8 11 Nm 35 Nm 6 8 Nm 10 13 Nm and screw lock 9 12 Nm 20 Nm 5 Nm Fo...

Page 72: ... n n d d a a r r d d s s a a n n d d t t e e c c h h n n i i c c a a l l s s p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s REACH Directive 1907 2006 of 18 12 2006 Battery and Accumulator Directive 2006 66 EC of 06 September 2006 WEEE Directive 2012 19 EU of 04 July 2012 DIN EN 15194 Bicycles Electric motor assisted bicycles EPAC bicycles DIN 4210 2014 Bicycles Safety requirements for bicycle...

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