BFISPORT EB20-02F Manual de usuario
Thank you for choosing a
BFI e-bike.
User Manual
Introduction – EB20-20FATmodel
This bicycle has been designed for a smooth and easy
riding experience.
For this purpose, we combined the best aspects of
motor vehicles with a bicycle that can be used without
a license plate or a driving licence.
Traffic laws and regulations must, of course, always be
respected. Always remember to pay attention to
everybody else on the road.
Please carefully read this manual and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.
Should you sell the e-bike, please do not forget to also
include this manual.
Have a nice ride!
Important!
Write down
immediately
your
key
number.
Replacement keys can only be purchased
by providing the correct key number.
Safety warnings
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Read and follow all the instruction in the user manual before using the e-bike.
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Owners of the e-bike must check and obey any local laws applicable to e-bike usage concerning helmet use, speed
limits, and accessible areas.
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Any bicycle, even the most sturdy and expensive, can become unsafe due to normal wear and tear, falls, transport,
ageing or other external factors.
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The user is responsible for the safe use of his bicycle. It is therefore important to perform the regular safety checks.
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Use the bicycle only if it is in perfect mechanical conditions.
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Conform your riding style to your personal skills and the surrounding conditions.
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For your personal safety always wear a helmet and proper protective equipment.
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A helmet may be legally required by local law.
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Comfortable clothes and athletic shoes are also recommended.
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Be sure that your clothing or your load will not become entangled with the wheels.
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After a fall or an accident, always remember to have your bicycle checked by a specialist.
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Bicycles are safe to use only if yearly checked by a specialist.
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Unsuitable replacement parts and accessories may render the bicycle unsafe. Always seek a specialist advice.
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Drive safely and always be fully aware of the fact that bicycles are silent, and their approach often goes unnoticed
by other road users.
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Riding e-bikes is advisable only to those who can already ride normal bicycles. People who have not been riding
bicycles for a long time, should ride e-bikes in traffic only when they feel confident.
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Do not modify or tamper with the bicycle in a way that will alter its riding behaviour or speed; should such
modifications be attempted, the manufacturer declines any responsibilities ant the warranty would be void.
Proper use
Bikes with electric engines (E-bikes) are designed to be
used on good surfaces and roads, and they are not
suitable for off-road tracks or leaps.
E-bikes maximum load is of 100 kg, user and cargo
together.
Minimum load is of 30 kg.
Operation
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When accelerating, the user should assist Pedelec
with his own muscle power. This especially when
a lot of energy is required.
According to present regulations, you will
notice what follows:
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The assistance will be de-activate automatically at
25 km/h.
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The power will stop automatically when you stop
pedalling.
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If the engine does not start when using the e-bike,
seek assistance in a specialized bike shop.
When purchasing
Check the following:
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Your bicycle has been made ready to be used and has been safely inspected by specialized personnel.
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The retailer explained you the bicycle functions and the safety checklist.
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The specialized personnel will adjust the bicycle to suit your body weight.
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For the most complex parts, request the original instructions.
Before first using the e-bike in traffic or off-road.
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Perform the safety checklist.
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Train yourself to drive and brake on a safe surface, first using the rear brake, and then gradually increasing the front
brake. You must be able to brake suddenly without losing control. If the front wheel stops turning the e-bike will
become unstable, and this is why the brakes should be adjusted by an expert.
After 4 weeks or 300 km
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It is normal that on every bicycle – even the sturdiest or most expensive ones – the first adjustments of brakes,
gear shift, bearings, wheels and bolted connections should be repeated. This is done to prevent breakdowns and
malfunctions.
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Before first using the bicycle, carefully read these instructions and make sure that the bicycle has been correctly
assembled.
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Apply the maximum care when driving under the rains, on gravel or smooth roads.
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The bicycle can be used under the rain without getting damaged. The intellectual components, like the battery and
the engine, should never be immersed directly in water.
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Never touch the battery terminals with your bare hands, and never try to short-circuit them with a tool.
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Do not disassemble the electric component but ask for the assistance of a specialist workshop.
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Do not lend your e-bike to other people without first instructing them.
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The battery can be damaged by weather.
The top battery efficiency will be obtained above 0°C. When using the battery below 0°C, you must expect a
reduced capacity of about 1/3. However, using the battery below 0°C will not damage it.
Traffic laws
The traffic laws and regulations demand the following (check your local laws too):
1.
When driving at dusk or at night, the bicycle should be equipped with a white frontal light and a rear red light.
The light should not be flashing (check your local laws). The lights should be installed on the bicycle, and not worn
by the cyclist. It is permitted to remove the lights from the bicycle when not used.
2.
Every bicycle should be equipped with front and rear refractors, and on the pedals too, and it is permitted to
install other refractors on the wheels.
3.
Every bicycle should have a bell (check your local laws).
4.
We suggest stipulating an antitheft insurance.
5.
We suggest stipulating a civil liability insurance. Check with your insurance company that your insurance policy
will cover all damages caused by you.
6.
Cyclist should always respect all the traffic laws and regulations (check your local laws).
Safety checklist
Troubleshooting for this section is listed in the next page with the respective number for each action:
1.
Pull the brake levers with all your strength, they should not touch the handlebar.
2.
Pull the brake levers and push the bicycle forward – the brake pads should clench the discs.
3.
Block the front wheel and turn the handlebar – the handlebar should not turn.
4.
The seat should not turn or flip upside-down.
5.
The seat and handlebar can only be extended up to the mark on their respective pole.
6.
Check that the wheel is blocked, the quick release lever should not protrude.
7.
Spin the wheels – they should move aligned and smoothly – without touching any parts in any point.
8.
Let the bicycle fall from 20 cm of height – if the attachments like the luggage carrier, the mudguards or the lights
are moving or clicking, they might be wrongly installed.
9.
Check the lights and the bell.
10.
Check the tyres conditions and pressure, and look for loose spokes.
11.
Check the frame, the handlebar and the forks for cracks o bending.
12.
The brakes and shift cables should not show tears or other signs of damage.
13.
Look for any broken link on the bicycle chain.
14.
Test the brakes and the gearshift good condition with a road test.
15.
Check the electrical engine and the charging level of the battery.
Troubleshooting
Maintenance carried out by unqualified technicians might result in serious accidents:
1.
The screw on the brake levers can be used to adjust the distance between the same levers and the handlebar.
2.
Brakes adjustment should be carried out by an expert.
3.
Most handlebars can be tightened with a screw located in the middle of them. All other adjustment should be
carried out by an expert.
4.
Tighten all the screws around the seat.
5.
The seat and handlebar can only be extended up to the mark on their respective pole.
6.
Properly true the wheel, tighten the nuts, lock the quick release device.
7.
Loosen and true the wheel – the distance from the forks and the frame should be proportioned.
8.
Tighten loose screws. Ask an expert to repair any broken part or screw.
9.
Tighten loose screws, replace the light, fix the cables.
10.
Inflate the inner tube with a hand pump – compressed air might damage the tyres. Ask an expert to repair any
damaged tyre or loose spoke.
11.
Any minor damage to the bicycle should be repaired by qualified personnel.
12.
Damage cables should be immediately replaced by qualified personnel.
13.
Damaged chains should be immediately replaced by qualified personnel.
14.
If the braking is too strong, week or unstable, or if the bike rides irregularly, or if the gearshift does not work
properly, the bicycle should be fixed by an expert.
15.
Seek a qualified service centre to service the electric engine.
Safe driving
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Use the e-bike only if you are healthy and in good shape.
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Do not ride the bicycle under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicines.
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The e-bike should be calibrated according to the body weight of the rider.
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Practice riding, braking, shifting gears and turning in a safe way before riding in heavy traffic.
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Wear gloves in cold weather, so to always be able to grip the handlebar with two hands and apply strength when
braking.
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Securely set your load in the luggage carrier. Do not hang carry bags on the handlebar, as this can lead to critical
accidents.
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Please bear in mind that a heavy load will much influence the bicycles behaviour; use purposely built bicycle bags,
which will allow for a lower gravity centre.
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Bicycles have a longer braking distance than cars, so you must respect the safety distance.
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The brake distance is further increased on humid, wet or dirty surfaces.
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Ride with caution, e-bikes do not accelerate quickly! Do not steer abruptly when starting, or you might risk falling.
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Practice how to quick start before a rise, so to avoid slowing down too much and putting yourself in danger.
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