Kalkhoff Fast Pedelec User Manual - 2 Legal Principles
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V User Manual Impulse Pedelec
2 Legal principles
The essential idea behind the Pedelec is not only to be
able to cover greater distances more quickly, but also
more comfortably. You can choose to relax and let the bike
do the work, exert yourself more physically, or simply get
from A to B as fast as possible. You can decide this your-
self by choosing an appropriate assist level.
This gives you more confidence on the road, as the power-
ful acceleration gives you more control and a greater
degree of security. Your Pedelec assists you with an output
that adapts to your pedalling force up to roughly 25 km/h.
In some EU countries, the Pedelec, like all other bikes,
must comply with certain regulations, the Road Traffic
Licensing Regulations (StVZO) in Germany for example.
Please observe the relevant explanations and general
information provided in the General User Manual.
These statutory requirements apply for a Pedelec:
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The motor is designed only to provide pedalling
assistance, i.e. it can only “assist” the rider when
he/she turns the pedals.
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The average motor output must not exceed 250 W.
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As the speed increases, the rate at which the motor
output reduces must also increase more intensely.
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The motor must switch off once the bike reaches a
speed of 25 km/h.
2.1 Meaning for the rider
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You do not legally have to wear a helmet. In the
interest of your own safety, however, you should
never
ride without a helmet.
•
You do not legally have to have a driving license
(unless you own a model with pushing assistance,
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Chapter 2.2 “Pushing assistance”
).
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You do not legally have to have insurance.
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No age restriction applies for a Pedelec.
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The regulations governing the use of cycle paths
are the same as for normal bikes.
These regulations apply to you wherever you are in the
European Union. It is possible that different regulations
exist in other countries, also inside the EU in individual
cases. Before using your Pedelec abroad, find out about
the legal situation in the relevant country.
2.2 Pushing assistance
Your Pedelec is available in a version with or without
pushing assistance. Your specialist cycle shop can retrofit
a control panel with pushing assistance if required.
Button for pushing assistance
The pushing assistance moves the Pedelec slowly (at a
maximum speed of 6 km/h) without you having to turn the
pedals, e.g. if you are manoeuvring in a tight space or are
pushing your Pedelec out of a basement garage.
If you were born after 01. 04. 1965, you will need a moped
test certificate for the version with pushing assistance. If
you already have another type of driving licence, this
automatically includes the moped test certificate.
The pushing assistance is not suitable for use as starting
assistance.
3 Special features of the Pedelec
with Impulse drive
Your Pedelec has special features that are designed to
enhance your safety and comfort, some of which are
unique worldwide.
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The Impulse drive has been developed exclusively
to allow a centre motor to be installed without
having to dispense with the safety and convenience
of a back-pedal function.
This means you can rely on three brakes; the familiar
back-pedal brake and the powerful, modern rim brakes.
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3
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1 Rim brake, front
2 Back-pedal brake
3 Rim brake, rear