SMARTA BIKE GT Owner's Manual

Summary of GT

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    'its a bicycle with something extra!' lx & gt.

  • Page 2: *important*

    Thank you for purchasing a smarta bike! Our mission is to offer the most reliable and best performing electric bicycles (ebikes) for the best price. Every single smarta bike is checked by a quality control technician before being carefully packaged and boxed. Many components are stainless steel to p...

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    Contents of the box one well made bicycle with: a front motor wheel pedelec sensor electronic v brakes optional twist grip throttle pedelec mode switch battery gauge 36v 10ah lithium-ion battery battery charger battery lock/ignition and 2 keys manual tools required spanners: 8mm, 10mm, 15mm, 18mm al...

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    Preparation for use is your battery on charge? Once you are happy that all the parts are in the box you can begin assembling the ebike. We may have done most of the assembly but you should have it checked for safety before riding ** it is advised that you ensure your bike is assembled and inspected ...

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    You can from the following 2 pictures the way to route the motor cable up the fork. Once you are happy that the wheel has been inserted correctly and the motor cable has been routed up the fork you can attach the mudguard and wheel spring assembly. Below you can see the complete mudguard and spring ...

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    Please see the pictures below as a guide to connecting the motor to the control unit via the wireharness. Now you need to fit the motor cable to the wireharness using the connector block shown. It comes from the central arch of the forks and is kept in place using a bung. Please be sure to leave eno...

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    Slot in the steering column, align and tighten. Centre and fix the handlebars in place as shown. You wont need to do this if you have the transx handlebar adjuster fitted. In which case read the specific transx manual for the adjuster. Please note the pedals are marked 'l' for left and 'r' for right...

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    Please see the front brakes being connected after the wheel has been fitted. Check all nuts and bolts and spokes and ensure the bike is safe to ride. Give the brakes one more check. If you are determined to set your bike yourself please check a reliable source such as www.Sheldonbrown.Com/ to unders...

  • Page 9: Warning

    Again...This means it is fully charged. The first 3 times you charge it please leave on charge for 12 hours ignoring the green charger light. Shorter charges may result in a lower battery capacity and life. Warning if you use the battery before the initial charge you may cause irrevocable damage. Wh...

  • Page 10: Warning

    If you have a spare lithium-ion battery, use one to the fullest and keep the other cool. Do not freeze the battery. For best results, store the battery at 40% state-of-charge. Some lithium-ion batteries fail due to excessive low discharge. If discharged below 25volts, the internal safety circuit ope...

  • Page 11: Pedelec System

    The throttle is located on the right handlebar like a motorcycle. Pedelec system when you pedal power can be engaged in three modes: low, medium and high. You can also turn the power off via the pedelec selector. ** warning – please turn the pedelec off when you are walking with the bike. If the ped...

  • Page 12: The Hub Motor

    Application will ensure you stop in a controlled manner. It is wise to get the mechanical parts of the brakes serviced regularly. The hub motor the motor is a high efficiency hub. It is lightweight and has a high power to weight ratio. The hub is sealed and provides power directly where it is needed...

  • Page 13: Essential Maintenance

    Test the pedals and steering column are not loose or have inhibited movement. Essential maintenance probably the single most important bit of maintenance requires the brakes to be serviced regularly. This may be more often than a normal bicycle because it has been shown that ebikes are used by their...

  • Page 14: *normal Usage

    Consumables such as tyres, tubes, brake blocks, bulbs/leds, are not covered under this warranty. The warranty applies for normal* use of the product only and does not include sport use. The warranty does not apply if: our set up/operating/care instructions have not been followed. You fail to have th...

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    Trouble shooting guide will help you answer the most common questions. If you need more help simply email us. Troubleshooting@tets.Biz problem: no power and gauge is off. Check the battery is connected and locked in place. Make sure the key is turned on. Check the battery charge level by pressing th...

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    Cleaning. 3. If loss of power is experienced after bumps it is most likely to be a connection. Check the battery contacts and ensure they are clean and making good contact. Check the ignition to see if it is faulty by wiggling the key. N.B. It is not a good idea to hang lots of keys from the ignitio...

  • Page 17: Disclaimer/declaration

    Range. Work together with your machine for maximum benefit. 6. If it is a new battery it may take a few cycles (charge/discharge) before it fully opens up the capacity. Problem: motor noise 1. Be exact about when the noise is experienced: when running motor off load or under load, when cycling with ...

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    Disposal of battery & electronic equipment please dispose of electrical and electronic equipment properly. It is an offence to dispose of these parts in your household rubbish. Local councils in the uk provide facilities for such disposal and can direct you to your nearest recycling point..