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Страница 1: ...E Wave Electric Bicycle Ownerʼs Reference Guide American Flyer Bikes 640 N Tustin Ave 100 Santa Ana CA 92705 Tel 949 791 8099 admin americanflyerbikes com www AmericanFlyerBicycle com ...
Страница 2: ... pictures if you suspect excessively rough handling Before Riding your American Flyer bike Be sure all the items are properly torqued tightened and connected Especially the handlebar front wheel and pedals The pedals in particular must be very tightly fastened Your bicycle s warranty is voided if not assembled by an authorized American Flyer Service Center If you have any doubts contact us via our...
Страница 3: ... passed to the bike s controller which generates the power needed to give you a great ride We recommend you to ride your bike with the power off at first to become familiar with your E Wave s braking and gear shifting Then you can start testing the assist levels incrementally to gain familiarity with the optimal settings for your riding style 2 ...
Страница 4: ...ected on board the bike and it can also be charged when removed off of the bike see Removing Battery pack on page 13 Onboard charging Stand on the left side non drive side and locate the charge port cover on the bottom of the battery pack Lift the rubber dust cap away to expose the DC charge port Carefully plug the charger into the charger port Connect the AC power cable into the charger and plug ...
Страница 5: ... the charger plug from battery and close the rubber dust cap Caution The charger can become warm during charging Do not place anything over the charger while it is charging Do not use the charger in wet areas Do not cover the body of the charger when charging Do not charge he battery with any charger which is not supplied or approved to charge your bike Do not drop the charger or subject to high v...
Страница 6: ... power is turned ON Locate the power button on the front face of the Controller Have both feet off the pedals as the torque sensor will calibrate when turning on Press the power button The lights on the controller s display panel will illuminate giving an indication of the battery s charge level and selected assist level For the Sport Controller Class 3 The E Wave will Pedal Assist up to 28 mph 5 ...
Страница 7: ... Wave can now ride on battery power alone Throttle up to 20 mph Also the pedal Assist will be active at the same time up to 28 mph Pressing and holding the power button again will turn off the controller Power should be turned off after each ride to avoid draining the battery 6 ...
Страница 8: ...left hand side of the handlebar The brake on the rear wheel is controlled by the lever on the right hand side of the handlebar The front brake provides the majority of the bicycle s stopping power When slowing down on slippery surfaces use the rear brake first before applying the front brake A signal wire from each brake lever automatically cuts power to the motor when either brake is being used T...
Страница 9: ... speed The mid gears fit into the space between As a normal bike you will get used to using the gear settings that are most comfortable for your ride and trip The twist shifter is located on the right side of the handlebar The gear shifting system and motor assist are entirely independent neither affects the other s performance Both work toward the goal of propelling the bike of course and their c...
Страница 10: ... controller will set to the maximum Assist level Once you start pedaling the controller will make the motor turn accordingly The bike will now maintain a constant Pedal Assist until 1 The brakes are applied or 2 The or buttons are pressed to adjust the Assist level or 3 You stop pedaling or 4 The battery runs down completely Note If your battery level is low we recommend selecting a lower assist l...
Страница 11: ...t when going uphill regardless of the charge state This is normal operation The voltage will be lower if the battery has been in a cold environment To more accurately read the batteryʼs charge state let off the throttle The display lights will stabilize after 1 second to give an indication of the battery s level Use this guideline to estimate the battery s charge level Let off the throttle or stop...
Страница 12: ...eadwinds Under inflated tires Extreme hot or cold weather How to increase your range Start by pedaling instead of only using the motor Avoid rapidly accelerating using the throttle Pedaling to help the motor up steep hills Use your gears Reduce your average assist level and pedal along with the motor Reduce payload weight Properly inflating your tires between 35 45 psi stock tires Coast to a stop ...
Страница 13: ...ycle Notice The battery must be recharged at least once every month A battery left unused for several months may result in permanent capacity loss The battery s capacity will be temporarily reduced in cold environments Avoid using the electric bicycle in very hot weather Store the electric bicycle in a sheltered place Battery Safety Information Use only the charger supplied with the bicycle Improp...
Страница 14: ...ansported Turn off the bicycle Stand on the non drive side of the bicycle Locate the Keyhole on top of the battery Insert the key into the bike Turn the key counter clockwise and hold Lift the battery lever Pull the upper portion of the battery towards you The battery will pivot sideways and can be lifted away from the bike 13 ...
Страница 15: ...r telling it how much power to send to the motor Battery Electrical energy is stored in the battery pack It is composed of many smaller battery cells similar to that of a modern mobile phone Charger The charger plugs into the electrical outlet and is used to pump energy back into the battery pack when it becomes depleted The more energy that is discharged from the battery pack the longer it will t...
Страница 16: ...hen the brakes are used This prevents accidental accelerations while braking Fuse The battery has a fuse which is used to prevent excessive amounts of power surging through the wires and damaging the electronics When the fuse is tripped it will need to be replaced Tire and Inner tube The tire is made of rubber and provides traction for your bicycle The Inner tube is a rubber tube inside the tire r...
Страница 17: ...lock in the seat s height 2 Adjusting the seat tilt and distance Using a 5 mm Hex wrench loosen the bolts under the seat Adjust the seat tilt and seat distance forward or backward Tighten the bolts securely to lock in your desired position 3 Adjusting the handlebar tilt angle Use a 6mm Hex wrench to loosen the two screws near the center of the handlebars Tilt the handlebars to the desired position...
Страница 18: ...wear reflective clothing when riding at night Reduce speed when riding on a wet surface Properly inflate tires Apply the rear brake before using front brake in low traction conditions Do not follow other vehicles too closely Do a pre trip inspection Brake disk rotors can get extremely hot for brief periods after braking 17 ...
Страница 19: ... a drop Do not disassemble the battery pack or modify the wiring Do not use the charger outdoors in wet conditions Do not ride up or down extremely steep inclines Do not ride off roads or jump the electric bicycle Always use the kickstand or center stand when not on the bicycle Do not exceed the carrying capacity Do not ride on the sand The motor can get hot do not touch the body of the motor for ...
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Страница 21: ...y other environment that may present danger until you have built up some familiarity with the product and all installed accessories Baskets lights passenger seats EVERYTHING Use only parts accessories approved by American Flyer bikes and have all installation performed by a American Flyer authorized mechanic Installation of unauthorized parts accessories may void the product s warranty In addition...
Страница 22: ...B product sold by an authorized AFB dealer will receive a quality product free of manufacturing flaws This warranty should not be considered to be an insurance policy against any damage occurring after the products are received nor as explicit or implicit acceptance by AFB of responsibility for the consequences resulting from the failure of any PRODUCTS irrespective of whether the failure itself i...
Страница 23: ...you suspect that any part component is defective do not attempt to repair or replace it yourself or to have it repaired or replaced before contacting AFB doing so may invalidate your warranty and may cause additional damage not necessarily limited to the PRODUCTS in question and may also create the risk of injury 3 Contact any authorized AFB dealer a list can be found at http www AmericanFlyerBicy...
