Summary of Hybrid/24
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Hybrid/24 owner’s manual.
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Content 1.0 introduction 2.0 important information 3.0 your a2b 4.0 understanding your a2b 5.0 battery use, storage and disposal 6.0 important pre-ride safety information 7.0 maintenance 8.0 cleaning your a2b 9.0 trouble shooting 10.0 technical information 11.0 warranty & security details 12.0 dispo...
Page 4: 1.0 Introduction
2 owners manual 1.0 introduction welcome and congratulations on buying your new a2b hybrid*, the electric bike that’s taking transport in a whole new direction. Your bike will give you the freedom to go your own way. It’s the new revolutionary way to get to work, pop to the shops or just get some fr...
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Owners manual 3 important symbols this indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in a serious injury, property damage or damage to equipment or inadvertent system failure. Provides helpful or other important related information. If you have any questions or are ...
Page 6: 3.0 Your A2B
4 owners manual 3.0 your a2b 3.1 components 1 2 3 23 5 6 8 18 10 9 13 12 14 11 16 15 17 19 20 24 21 7 4 22 1. Saddle (seat) 2. Seat post 3. Seat post quick release 4. Front mud guard 5. Front wheel tyre 6. Front wheel rim 7. Front disc brake and rotor 8. Pedal, crank arm and chain ring 9. Drive chai...
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Owners manual 5 3.1 components a b c e d a. Right brake lever (operates rear brake) b. Left brake lever (operates front brake) c. Gear shifter d. Right pedal e. Left pedal.
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6 owners manual 3.2 changing components or adding accessories before installing any component or accessory, including a different tyre, make sure that it is compatible with your a2b by checking with your a2b dealer. Read, understand and follow the instructions that accompany the component or accesso...
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Owners manual 7 frame heigh t frame heigh t inside leg heigh t frame height 1 inch / 2,5 cm clearance inside leg height 3.4 seat height adjustment the seat height may require adjustment. Ask your a2b dealer to adjust it before you ride, however to adjust the seat yourself follow these instructions: ...
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8 owners manual 3.5 handle bar adjust- ment 1. Loosen the bolts a using an appropriate allen key. 2. Position the handle bar symmetrical to the bar stem. 3. Turn the handle bar to the desired angle. 3. Tighten the bolts consistently to 5 nm. 3.6 bar stem adjustment bar stem alignment 1. Loosen the b...
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Owners manual 9 3.7 display adjustment 1. Loosen bolt e on the rear side of the display using an ap- propriate allen key. 2. Position the display to the desired angle. 3. Tighten the bolt e to 6 nm. E.
Page 12: 4.0 Understanding Your A2B
10 owners manual 4.0 understanding your a2b after having read this section, if you are still unsure, please ask an a2b dealer to explain any functions or features that you do not understand before your first ride. 4.1 a2b overview the a2b has a ’true pedal assist’ function, this means the motor enga...
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Owners manual 11 4.3 display and electronic key turning on/off the electrical system with the electronic key your a2b is protected by an electronic key (e-key). The system needs to be activated before your ride. 1. Hold the e-key directly above the display. 2. The display will light up. Remove the e...
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12 owners manual 4.4 display - functions functions and menu description a. Knob button (turn and push function) b. Battery state of charge indicator c. Speed indicator d. Assist level indicator e. Speed unit (km/h or mph) indicator consider the e-key as a car or door key. We recommend that you attac...
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Owners manual 13 4.5 assist level pre-selection you have the choice between 3 different assist level modes. Which assist level mode is actually selected is shown on the display at the right upper side. Select the assist level: push the knob button toa enter the menue. Turn the knob (counterclockwise...
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14 owners manual 4.6 setup (change between km & miles). Push the knob button to enter the menue. Turn the knob untill setup (6) appears. Now push the knob for 2 seconds to enter the setup menu. You can now change between km and miles by pushing the knob (7)again for 2 seconds. Please wait, the syste...
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Owners manual 15 if you leave your a2b inactive for 10 minutes, the system will switch off (including lights) and will go into sleep-mode. 4.9 error codes if an error occurs, the warning sign (!) will indicate that an error has occurred and one of the following error codes will be shown on the displ...
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16 owners manual 4.10 gears your a2b has a rear derailleur controlled by the gear shifter on the right side of the handlebar. To shift gears, pedal at a steady pace and push the shift lever a or b until you find the gear most comfortable for you and the current conditions. To make pedalling easier (...
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Owners manual 17 4.12 luggage carrier your a2b equipped with a durable luggage carrier. In case you need to carry luggage or any goods with your a2b, please carefully read the enclosed instructions before using the luggage carrier. 1. The luggage carrier is attached to the rack tube of your a2b by 4...
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18 owners manual 4.13 at the end of your ride if you have any questions, or if you feel anything about your a2b is not as it should be, ask your a2b dealer before you ride again. 4.14 your range factors affecting range: • pedal assist mode • battery state-of-charge • use of gears appropriate to spee...
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Owners manual 19 5.0 battery use, storage and disposal 5.1 the battery & charger use only the battery sup- plied with your a2b or a battery provided by a2b as a replacement for the battery supplied with your a2b. Use of any battery not supplied with your a2b will void the warranty and may cause dama...
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20 owners manual 5.2 charging the battery your a2b dealer should provide a fully charged battery upon delivery of your a2b, should this not be the case, please ensure that prior to its first use, you charge the battery supplied with your a2b for at least 12 hours. 1. Check the voltage selector switc...
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Owners manual 21 fuse 5. Led indications: • the power led will illuminate red when the charger is plugged into a wall outlet and the on/off switch is in the on position. • the indicator led will illuminate amber while the charger is charging the battery. • the indicator led will change to green when...
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22 owners manual 5.3 battery charging charging times hours before using battery for first time 12 fully discharged 4 - 5 to maximise battery life, recharge as soon as possible after every use. Avoid leaving the battery charger plugged into your battery for more than 12 hours at a time. Once the batt...
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Owners manual 23 5.4 attaching and connecting the battery to your a2b prior to its first use, charge the battery supplied with your a2b for at least 12 hours. 1. Align the key to the slot of the battery lock and insert the key. 2. Press the key carefully down. 3. Turn the key in any direction 180° t...
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24 owners manual 5.5 battery storage disconnect the battery from the bike and store the battery in a cool (10º-21ºc, 50º-70ºf), dry place. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight. Charging instructions for storage hours before storing battery – half charge 2 half re-charge at least every 2 90 days of stor...
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Owners manual 25 6.0 important pre-ride safety information ensure that you and your a2b are both ready for safe and enjoyable use. Always wear an approved bicycle helmet. If you lend your a2b to someone else – make sure you also lend them an approved helmet. Never carry a passenger. Overloading your...
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26 owners manual check your a2b before every ride. Do a ‘walk around’ of your a2b before every ride checking brakes, tyres and the tightness of all the important fasteners. Have your a2b checked by an a2b dealer at least once a year. Your safety depends on the roadworthiness of your a2b. Reflectors....
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Owners manual 27 tyre pressure. Your a2b features heavy duty inner tubes to help avoid flat tyres. How- ever, bicycle tyres normally lose pressure over time. An under inflated tyre can cause premature tyre failure, and will require significantly more energy (electric and human) to propel your a2b. L...
Page 30: 7.0 Maintenance
28 owners manual 7.0 maintenance have your a2b checked by an a2b dealer at least once a year. 7.1 wheels the front and rear wheels should be centred in the fork and frame. Wheels should be checked regularly for proper spoke tension and rim alignment. Do not ride your a2b if it has broken or missing ...
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Owners manual 29 7.4 drive chain your a2b has a high quality chain that needs to be cleaned and lubricated regularly with bicycle industry approved synthetic lubricant. 7.5 brakes check cables for signs of wear and fraying. Squeeze the brake lever firmly and check for proper brake function. Ensure r...
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30 owners manual 7.7 removing and re- installing wheels removing front wheel 1. Release the front hub quick release by rotating the quick release lever away from the hub until it is fully open. 2. Turn the adjusting nut on the opposite side of the hub from the quick release lever anti- clockwise unt...
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Owners manual 31 4. Firmly grip the fork with your left hand, and push the lever over to the closed position towards the fork, ensuring that it does not protrude so as to cause injury to the rider. The lever is securely tightened when it takes a significant amount of force to position it in the clos...
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32 owners manual removing rear wheel 1. Ensure that the battery is disconnected. 2. Remove the cable retaining clips using an appropriate allen key- also located on the underside of the left hand chain stay. 3. Disconnect the motor power and motor controls connectors. 4. Using a 19 mm spanner, loose...
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Owners manual 33 re-installing rear wheel reverse the removal instructions (7 -1). A. Re-install the torque arm. Failure to do so will result in damage to the frame. B. Ensure that the rear wheel is properly centred in the frame before securely tightening the axle nuts to 60 nm. C. Ensure that the b...
Page 36: 8.0 Cleaning Your A2B
34 owners manual 8.0 cleaning your a2b never use paint-polishing agents on plastic parts. - after a longish ride, thoroughly clean the a2b and preserve it with a commercially available anti-corrosion agent. - to wash the a2b, use a soft sponge and clean water. - afterwards, dry off with a polishing ...
Page 37: 9.0 Trouble Shooting
Owners manual 35 9.0 trouble shooting no power? Here are some solutions. If they do not solve your problem ask an a2b dealer for help. Problem a2b does not turn on possible cause(s) 1. Dead battery solution recharge battery. See 5.2 and 5.3 a2b turns on, but mo- tor does not run (display illuminates...
Page 38: 10.0 Technical Information
36 owners manual 10.0 technical information general performance specification • overall dimensions 17” – 1720 mm x 650 mm x 1000 mm • overall dimensions 20” – 1745 mm x 650 mm x 1070 mm • curb weight without battery – 23.3 kg (51.4 lb) • curb weight with battery – 27.4 kg (60.4 lb) • maximum permitt...
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Owners manual 37 a2b warranty (the “warranty”) definitions 1.1 the following definitions in this clause apply in the warranty: goods means: in relation to the a2b: the frame; the motor system (motor and controller); the lithium ion battery; and all other components of the a2b except for the tyres, t...
Page 40: 12.0 Disposal
38 owners manual 12.0 disposal we at hero eco ltd. Support the proper disposal and recycling of our products. Please dispose of your vehicle and as- sociated components at your local recycling facility. Hero eco will arrange for the proper disposal, when requested 3. Defective goods and returns 3.1 ...
Page 41: Owner Registration
Owners manual 39 owner registration fill out and return your owner registration card immediately or register online today at www.Heroeco.Com so that you may receive important product information in the future. Thank you. Your a2b and certain key components have unique serial num- bers. Record these ...
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40 owners manual hero eco ltd 80 coleman street london ec2r 5bj www.Wearea2b.Com en edition 1.0 © hero eco ltd. All rights reserved, march 2013.
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