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08 Drive Unit
8.1 Safety
Safety Instructions - Read and observe the safety warnings and
directions contained in all the eBike system operating instructions
and in the operating instructions of your eBike.
Do not make any alterations of any kind to the drive. Do not use
any products to increase the performance of the drive. Your actions
also constitute an illegal act in the public domain. Moreover, you may
consequently endanger yourself and others, and risk high personal liability
costs and potentially even the danger of criminal prosecution in the
event of accidents that can be traced back to the manipulation. This also
generally reduces the service life of the eBike components. Damage to
the drive unit on the eBike can occur, leading to the loss of guarantee and
warranty claims on the eBike you have purchased.
Do not open the drive unit. The drive unit must only be repaired with
original spare parts and by an authorised bicycle retailer. This will
guarantee that the safety in use of the eBike is maintained. Unauthorised
opening of the drive unit will render warranty claims null and void.
Before beginning work (e.g. inspection, repair, assembly, maintenance,
work on the chain, etc.) on the E-Lyte: the battery is built into the frame,
therefore, please take particular precautions so that the eBike cannot be
switched on. There is a risk of injury if the eBike is accidentally activated.
Please refer to the ‘Battery Removal’ section of this manual or have an
authorised bicycle retailer install and remove built-in eBike batteries.
Use only original Bosch eBike batteries from the generation of the
smart system, which the manufacturer has approved for your eBike. Using
other eBike batteries can lead to injuries and pose a re hazard. Whyte &
Bosch accepts no liability or warranty claims if other eBike batteries are
used.
Keep the rim magnet from away from implants and other medical
devices, e.g. pacemakers or insulin pumps. The magnet generates a eld
that can impair the function of implants and medical devices. Keep the
rim magnet away from magnetic data carriers and magnetically
sensitive devices. The effect of the magnets may lead to irreversible data
losses. Observe all national regulations which set out the approved
use of eBikes.
After a ride, do not allow your unprotected hands or legs to come into
contact with the housing of the drive unit. Under extreme conditions,
such as continuously high torques at low travel speeds, or when riding
up hills or carrying loads, the housing may reach a very high temperature.
The temperature that the drive unit housing may reach is inuenced by
the following factors:
– Ambient temperature
– Ride prole (route/gradient)
– Ride duration
– Assistance modes
– User behaviour (personal effort)
– Total weight (rider, eBike, luggage)
– Motor cover on the drive unit
– Heat dissipation properties of the bicycle frame
– Type of drive unit and type of gear-shifting
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