Summary of Octave
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1 owner´s manual octave.
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3 contents 1.0 introduction 2.0 important information 3.0 your a2b 4.0 unpacking 5.0 understanding your a2b 6.0 battery use, storage and disposal 7.0 important pre-ride safety information 8.0 maintenance 9.0 cleaning your a2b 10.0 troubleshooting 11.0 technical information 12.0 warranty and safety i...
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4 owner`s manual 1.0 introduction welcome and congratulations on buying your new a2b octave*, the electric bike that’s taking transport in a whole new direction. It’s the new revolutionary way to get to work, pop to the shops or just get some fresh air. Compared to jumping in the car, an ebike is a ...
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5 2.0 important information this owner manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Please ensure you read this thoroughly before your first ride. Your a2b should be fully assembled and the battery charged by your a2b dealer at the time of delivery. If not contact us immedi...
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6 owner`s manual 6 3.0 your a2b 3.1 components.
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7 1. Seat (saddle) 2. Seat post 3. Seat post clamp 4. Down tube battery (applicable to internal battery bikes only) 5. Rear view mirror (standard outside europe, additional option in europe) 6. Key switch 7. Display 8. Head light 9. Front mud guard 10. Front wheel/tyre 11. Front fork 12. Quick relea...
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8 owner`s manual 33 34 32 35 36 37 32. Left brake lever 33. Right brake lever 34. Throttle grip 35. Right pedal 36. Left pedal 37. Gear shifter.
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9 4.0 unpacking note: your a2b weighs 37.2 kg (82 lb). Lift with care. Two people are recommended. 4.1 tools and equipment • pliers • side cutters (for cutting cable ties used to pack the a2b) • blanket or tarpaulin (to avoid scratching unprotected surfaces on the a2b whilst unpacking) 4.2 delivered...
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10 owner`s manual 4.3 installing the handlebar and display 1. Using a 4 mm allen key, unscrew the three bolts that hold the handlebar clamp to the handlebar stem (a). Remove the cap from the handlebar stem. 2. Install the steering stopper. Ensure that the stopper will not touch the steering tube. Ti...
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11 4.4 installing the pedals 1. Lightly coat the threads of the pedal axle with light grease. This will make screwing the pedal into the crank arm easier and will help prevent corrosion in the future. 2. Two pedals (a left pedal and a right pedal) are supplied. Each pedal is different. There is an '...
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12 owner`s manual 4.5 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 acces...
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13 4.7 adjustment of the seat height the seat height may have to be adjusted. Please ask your a2b specialist dealer to adjust the seat height before your first tour. You may also adjust the seat height on your own as indicated below: determination of the correct driver’s seat height there are severa...
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14 owner`s manual height adjustment 1. The seat height can be adjusted with a 5 mm allen key by loosening the seat post fastening bolt. 2. After adjustment, check to ensure the bolt is tightly fastened and ensure there is no movement in the seat position in any direction. 3. The seat post clamp shou...
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15 5.0 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. 5.1 starting and stopping 1. Wear your helmet and select a quiet area away from cars, other cyclists...
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16 owner`s manual remember that there are power cut-off switches embedded in the brake levers. When you apply the brakes, power to the motor will turn off. Therefore, do not hold the brake lever(s) when you want the motor to run. Your a2b will provide instantaneous power whether you are pedalling or...
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17 5.3 gears and shifting your a2b has an 7-speed rear derailleur controlled by the gear shifter on the handlebar. To make pedalling easier (e.G. At an incline), press the lever and shift down a gear. You then need to pedal faster in order to maintain the same speed. If you wish to ride faster (on e...
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18 owner`s manual 5.5 luggage carrier your a2b is equipped with a durable luggage carrier. In case you need to carry luggage or any goods with your a2b, please carefully read the following instructions before using the luggage carrier. 1. The luggage carrier is attached to the rack tube of your a2b ...
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19 5.6 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. 5.7 recharge your discharged battery fully recharge your battery within 3 days if the battery is completely discharged because a lithium...
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20 owner`s manual 6.0 battery use, storage and disposal 6.1 the battery and charger use only the battery supplied 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 dam...
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21 6. Turn on the charger using the on/ off switch on the charger. 7. 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. ...
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22 owner`s manual 6.3 battery charging charging times hours before using battery for first time 12 fully discharged 4 - 6 to maximize battery life, recharge as soon as possible after every use. Avoid leaving the battery charger on and plugged into your battery for more than 12 hours at a time. Once ...
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23 6.7 attaching and connecting the rack battery to your a2b prior to its first use, charge the battery supplied with your a2b for at least 12 hours. 1. Insert the key and unlock the fastener a . 2. Raise the fastener. 3. With the fastener in the open position, align the battery with the mounting ra...
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24 owner`s manual 7.0 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 you...
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25 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. Your a2b has ...
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26 owner`s manual tyre pressure. Your a2b features heavy duty inner tubes to help avoid flat tyres. However, 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. Lo...
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27 8.0 maintenance have your a2b checked by an a2b dealer at least once a year. 8.1 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 spokes. Wheels...
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28 owner`s manual 8.4 drive chain your a2b has a high quality chain that needs to be cleaned and lubricated regularly with bicycle industry approved synthetic lubricant. 8.5 brakes your a2b is equipped with hydraulic brakes, check the oil pipes for any signs of leakage including where the pipe conne...
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29 8.7 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 until the nut and q...
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30 owner`s manual 5. Once closed, the open designation on the lever will no longer be visible. When properly closed, it is impossible to move unless you open it again by reversing the steps above. If you can easily move it, open the quick release lever and tighten the adjusting nut another 180º and ...
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31 removing rear wheel 1. Ensure that the battery is disconnected. 2. Remove the cable retaining clips using an appropriate allen key loca- ted on the underside of the left hand chain stay. 3. Disconnect the motor power controls connectors. 4. Using a 19 mm spanner, loosen and remove the hubaxle nut...
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32 owner`s manual re-installing rear wheel reverse the removal instructions (7 -1) opposite. Ensure the motor is correctly rotated so that the motor cable is facing directly along the swing arms towards the connector, before tightening the wheel up. Failure to do so will leave the cable to short to ...
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33 do not use paint polish on any of the plastic parts. After longer rides, thoroughly clean the a2b and preserve with a commercially available anti-corrosion agent. In the interests of environmental protection, we would ask you to use care products sparingly and to only use such products that have ...
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34 owner`s manual no power? Here are a few suggested solutions. If they do not solve your problem, ask an a2b specialist dealer. Problem the a2b will not switch on. A2b switches on but there is no motor assistance (display lights up and charge indicator shows charged battery). Motor power is decreas...
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35 11.0 technical information general performance specification • overall dimensions: 1790 mm x 695 mm x 1105 mm • tyre size: 3.0" x 20" • frame size: unisex 49 cm (19") • curb weight without battery: 33.9 kg (74.7 lb) • curb weight with battery: 37.2 kg (82.0 lb) • maximum permitted load: 140 kg (3...
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36 owner`s manual 12.0 warranty and safety information a2b warranty 1. Definitions the following definitions laid down in this provision apply to the warranty: goods mean: in conjunction with the a2b: the frame, the motor system (motor and motor controller), the lithium ion battery and all other com...
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37 2.3.4 if you use the goods in a manner not recommended by hero eco, such as using the a2b for commercial purposes or in competitions or when training for such activities or events; owner’s manual; 2.3.5 due to your disregarding our instructions, such as in case of any modifications, alterations o...
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38 owner`s manual 13.0 disposal hero eco supports the professional disposal and recycling of our products. In case of need, please take your vehicle or vehicle components to a local disposal facility. Our specialist dealer or customer service may support you with disposal. Please call your specialis...
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39 no. Step inspection 1 2 3 4 5 6 component assembly: frame-handlebars-stem-s addle post-s addle • chec k components for crac ks and replace, if necess ary • chec k screws on handlebars/stem/s addle • clean & lubricate s addle post pipe front fork • completely clean suspension fork, espec. Sliding ...
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40 owner`s manual no. Step inspection 7 8 9 10 11 date signatur e / st amp of the a2b specialist workshop steering head • chec k bearing play of steering head and adjust or replace, if neces - sary component assembly: derailleur system • clean and lubricate derailleur mec hanism and derailleur . • c...
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41 first inspection after 200, no later than after 300 km no. Step inspection 1 2 3 4 5 6 component assembly: frame-handlebars-stem-s addle post-s addle • chec k components for crac ks and replace, if necess ary • chec k screws on handlebars/stem/s addle • clean & lubricate s addle post pipe front f...
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42 owner`s manual no. Step inspection 7 8 9 10 11 date signatur e / st amp of the a2b specialist workshop steering head • chec k bearing play of steering head and adjust or replace, if necess ary component assembly: derailleur system • clean and lubricate derailleur mec hanism and derailleur . • che...
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43 further maintenance: every 2,000 km no. Step inspection 1 2 3 4 5 6 component assembly: frame-handlebars-stem-s addle post-s addle • chec k components for crac ks and replace, if necess ary • chec k screws on handlebars/stem/s addle • clean & lubricate s addle post pipe front fork • completely cl...
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44 owner`s manual no. Step inspection 7 8 9 10 11 date signatur e / st amp of the a2b specialist workshop steering head • chec k bearing play of steering head and adjust or replace, if neces - sary component assembly: derailleur system • clean and lubricate derailleur mec hanism and derailleur . • c...
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45 no. Step inspection date signature / st amp of the a2b specialist workshop date signature / st amp of the a2b specialist workshop date signature / st amp of the a2b specialist workshop date signature / st amp of the a2b specialist workshop date signature / st amp of the a2b specialist workshop da...
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46 owner`s manual fill out and return your owner registration card or register online at www.Wearea2b.Com so that we can keep you informed of important issues in the future. Thank you. Your a2b and certain key components have unique serial numbers. Record these serial numbers for warranty purposes o...
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47 en15194 a2b global head office hero eco ltd 80 coleman street london ec2r 5bj germany hero eco ltd reichenberger strasse 124 10999 berlin usa hero eco inc. 207 9th st. San francisco, ca 94103 www.Wearea2b.Com edition 1.1 july 2014 © hero eco ltd. All rights reserved, july 2014.
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