Dillenger OPIA User Manual - Range Extension Advice:
USER MANUAL
OPIA
LAST UPDATED: 2/12/2016
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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 countless times a loose plug is the cause of a problem. By
disconnecting all the plugs and then reconnecting just the crucial components
such as battery and display, this will solve any loose plug issue. Go through one
by one plugging in the other components (such as the e-brake plugs or the motor
cable) to see if any of these are the cause of the problem. In this basic state you
may discover the culprit quickly.
Troubleshooting table is on the next page
Range Extension Advice:
Reduce use of throttle. Using the throttle burns a lot more energy than
utilising the pedal assistance system, as you can ride without the need to
input any energy into the system
Use a lower pedal assistance level. It is lovely being able to max out your
pedal assistance and ride at full speed with little to no effort. Though
decreasing your pedal assistance level to a more medium to low number will
increase your range and also have the added benefit of improving your health.
Choose an appropriate tyre pressure. If your tire pressure is getting a bit low,
this can be a burner of energy from the battery. Maintain your tire pressure to
the appropriate level for your ride. The tire pressure range is written on the
side of the bicycles tire wall.
Avoid mountainous areas. Although electric bikes are great at climbing hills,
hills exhaust more battery as the motor requires more energy to climb. If you
can designate a route to your location that is flatter then you will likely get
more range out of your battery.
Ensure that you fully charge your battery before leaving for your journey.
Pedal more! This cant be said enough. It is easy to become lazy with an
electric bike. Pedalling will decrease strain on the battery and give you health
benefit at the same time.