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V. MAINTENANCE
V. MAINTENANCE
Belt or Chain Tension:
To be able to cycle comfortably, it is essential that
the belt or chain have the correct tension. If it is too tight, you run the risk of
prematurely wearing or damaging the belt or chain, wheel bearings, sprockets
and bottom bracket bearings. If the belt or chain is too loose it may slip off the
sprockets. Have a qualified bicycle mechanic regularly check the belt or chain
tension, or refer to the manufacturer’s installation and service instructions.
WARNING:
When tensioning the driveline, the bottom bracket must end
up on the upper half of the eccentric bottom bracket shell. Refer to your
driveline manufacturer’s tensioning instructions.
If your bike is equipped with a chain, you should regularly clean and lightly oil it
(See
Cleaning Your Bike
, p.56, for more information.).
Customizing Your Drivetrain Gear Ratios:
Depending on the area you live in
and your style of riding, you may find it necessary to adjust your sprocket sizes
for more efficient pedaling. Generally speaking:
•
If you live in hillier areas with steep inclines, you will want a larger rear
sprocket or a smaller front chainring.
•
If you live in flatter areas and wish to ride as fast as the wind, you want a
smaller rear sprocket or a larger chainring.
PRO TIP:
Ask your local bicycle shop or contact Faraday for suggestions
of different sprocket and chainring sizes available and best suited for
your style of riding.
Bottom Bracket:
A typical bottom bracket allows the pedals and crank to spin
with the least amount of friction possible. A Faraday bottom bracket is a little
more advanced: by telling the controller how hard and fast you are pedaling, it
helps deliver electric assist with each pedal stroke.
WARNING:
Tampering with the bottom bracket may disconnect or
damage the internal power cable; doing so will void your warranty.
Always have a licensed bicycle mechanic perform any service requiring
bottom bracket adjustment or removal.
WARNING:
If you need to remove the bottom bracket (during an
emergency), the driveside bottom bracket cup MUST be removed before
the non-driveside.
BATTERY & CHARGING
The heart and soul of your Faraday is an intelligent lithium-ion battery built
directly into the frame (Don’t worry, it’s removable). Unlike older batteries,
there is no need to fully deplete the battery before recharging—you can
recharge anytime. In fact, we recommend recharging as often as possible.
To Charge Your Faraday:
Set the pedal assist selector to
OFF
mode. Plug one end of the provided charger into a standard
wall outlet (at which point the LED on the charger should
light up green), and the other end into the charge port on
the controller housing until it clicks in place (See Figure).