Dillenger OPIA User Manual

Summary of OPIA

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    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 1 opia user manual this manual is a guide on how to complete assembly, operate, maintain and troubleshoot your electric bike. English.

  • Page 2: Mechanical Safety Check

    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 2 dillenger would like to thank you for support us with your purchase. We hope that you will continue to support us into the future, to help us bring the best and most affordable products to the market, without sacrificing quality. If you have any questions a...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 3 table of contents ebike components and terminology ....................................................... 4 assembly .............................................................................................. 6 unboxing ....................................

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    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 4 this section will help you understand the operation of an electric bicycle and the common terms and components involved. If you are familiar with what an electric bike is and how it operates, then feel free to skip over this section. An electric bike consis...

  • Page 5: A) Electric Motor

    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 5 a) electric motor the muscle of the electric bike, this component is what applies the rotational force to the wheels and propels the bicycle forward. In most cases these motors are a hub type motor meaning that the motor is built onto the wheel or axle. Som...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 6 this section will help complete the initial installation of the electric bike. This is generally only required if you purchased the bicycle online away from our retail stores. Though the information in this section can be helpful for new users. Assembly unb...

  • Page 7: Assembly—Inventory

    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 7 you should now have all of the following items in front of you, ready for installation. Assembly—inventory.

  • Page 8: Assembly—Front Wheel

    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 8 installation of the front wheel is made simple with the quick release axle. The quick release axle is zip tied to the spokes of your front where. Remove the zip ties and unscrew the nut off the axle as shown in the top left picture. Assembly—front wheel ins...

  • Page 9: Assembly—Front Brakes

    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 9 to install the front wheel it is likely that the front brakes will not be attached. This section will give you a basic step by step of how to reattach the brakes. Assembly—front brakes locate the front brakes. One side of the brakes will have a clip insert ...

  • Page 10: Assembly—Handlebars

    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 10 installation of the handlebars is a simple process. Just follow the following steps. Assembly—handlebars locate the handlebar folding joint, this can be seen in the top left picture. Rotate this upwards to close the folding joint. Please note also that the...

  • Page 11: Assembly—Handlebars

    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 11 installation of the handlebars continued... Assembly—handlebars locate the handlebar clamp, this can be seen in the top left picture. Insert the handlebar stem into the handlebar base. One side of the handlebar is grooved so that you cannot insert it the w...

  • Page 12: Assembly—Pedal

    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 12 all bicycles (electric bikes included) have left and right side pedals. Make sure you identify each one. This image shows how to identify each pedal. You can see the ‘r’ written on this pedal, denoting this is the right side pedal, to be used on the right ...

  • Page 13: Assembly—Additional Checks

    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 13 although most assembly is completed, there are some additional checks that are recommended before starting your first ride. We recommend that you check over the bike with a set of tools. Though this is completed by dealers before dispatch and sale, though ...

  • Page 14: Operation

    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 14 this section will detail some of the operation of the bicycle in particular the lcd/ handlebar display, battery and folding (if applicable). After reading through this section you should have a good idea of how to operate the majority of the functions of t...

  • Page 15: Operation—Battery Removal

    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 15 this section will detail how to remove the battery from the frame for storage, travel or charging. To remove the battery from the bicycles frame follow the follow steps: operation—battery removal insert the key in the hole and turn. The battery will unlock...

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    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 16 this section will help detail the basic operation of the handlebar display which controls pedal assistance levels and shows details of the running operation of the electric bike. For more detailed information on what is displayed please see the manual for ...

  • Page 17: Operation—Folding

    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 17 this section will detail a step by step process of how to fold you bike up for storage or easier transport. We will start with how to fold your handlebars down. Operation—folding locate the folding mechanism for the handlebars this can be seen in the top l...

  • Page 18: Operation—Folding

    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 18 this section will help show how to fold down the pedals on the bike. Each bike may have a different mechanism. The following photos show how to fold the pedals down. Operation—folding push the outside of the pedal towards the bike. Rotate the pedal upwards...

  • Page 19: Operation—Folding

    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 19 this section will help complete the initial installation of the electric bike. This is generally only required if you purchased the bicycle online away from our retail stores. Though the information in this section can be helpful for new users. Operation—f...

  • Page 20: Battery Information

    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 20 this section will detail what a battery is and its features and how to maintain good battery health over the batteries lifetime. An electric bike battery contains multiple battery cells combined in series and in parallel to make up the voltage (v) and capa...

  • Page 21: Battery Information—Tips

    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 21 there are some things that you can do or avoid to increase the lifetime of your battery: try not to discharge your battery down to 0%. The amount that you discharge your battery is correlated to the life cycle of the battery. Reducing the total amount that...

  • Page 22: Battery Information—Tips

    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 22 what about reducing the voltage that you charge the batteries? There are lots of studies and evidence about increasing the cycle life of the battery cells by reducing the maximum voltage that you charge the battery to. It is said that you can double the am...

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 23 how much maintenance is required? The most common question we get is how much maintenance is required? The basic answer is not much more than a normal bicycle. Maintaining proper care of your bicycle is very important. Ensuring that you complete the follow...

  • Page 24: Range Extension Advice:

    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 24 this section will detail some common faults that occur with electric bikes and what to do in each case. Please check these before contacting support. Before commencing troubleshooting, disconnect all components. Try not to skip this process. There are coun...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Table

    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 25 troubleshooting table issue solution display wont turn on check all connections from the motor controller to the front handlebars starting with the plug coming from the display. Ensure that the battery is switched on. Display turns on but the motor does no...

  • Page 26: Contact Us

    User manual opia last updated: 2/12/2016 26 please do not hesitate to contact dillenger directly though our website: http://dillengerelectricbikes.Com.Au/ http://dillengerelectricbikes.Co.Uk/ http://dillengerelectricbikes.Com/ if there is any information that you would like added to these manual’s, ...