Flyer Intelligent Technology Panasonic - Brake System; Hydraulic Brakes

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Tighteningthetoothedbelt
LoosenthescrewsA1onbothsidesofthedro-
pout.
Youonlyneedtoloosenthe
screwsuntilthedropoutcanmovefreely.
A1
Tightenthechain/toothedbeltusingtheadjusting
screw A2. You have reached the correct chain
tension when the chain is still able to move up
anddownslightlyinthecentre(10-15mm).Use
a belt tension measuring device to check that
thebelt tension is correct. Consult the belt ma
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nufacturer’s
instructionstodeterminethecorrect
tension.
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A2
Oncethetensionhasbeensetcorrectly,tighten
the screwsA1 using the prescribed torque of 8
Nm.Checkthatthedropoutandrearwheelare
rmlyattached.
A1
15. Brake
15.1 Hydraulicbrakes
It is possible that brake uid may escape from
thesystem due to leaky cables and connections.
This can negatively impact the effectiveness of the
brakes.Checkthepipesandconnectionsfortight
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ness
beforeeachride.
DonotridewithyourFLYERifuidisleakingfrom
thebrakingsystem.AllowaFLYERspecialistre-
tailer to undertake repair work on this part imme-
diately.
Thedangerofyourbrakesfailinginthis
conditionisveryhigh.
Ask your FLYER specialist retailer for detailed
instructions regarding the operation and special
featuresofthee-bikebrakingsystem,evenifyou
areanexperiencedcyclist.Practiseinaquiet,safe
areawithnotrafc.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutassembling,set
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ting up, servicing or operating this part of your
bike,
pleasecontactaFLYERspecialistretailer.
Atriggerpointshouldbeclearlynoticea-
ble after approximately a third of the way
when
pullingthebrakelever.
Do not start to ride if the brake lever
can be pulled up to the handlebars. In
thiscase,theFLYERisnotsafeforop
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eration.
Itisthenessentialtovisit your
FLYER specialist retailer and have the
brakeadjustedorrepaired.
Brakes are safety-related components.
Have the setting and maintenance work
performedbyyourFLYERspecialistre-
tailer.
Onlyoriginalsparepartsmay be
used. Otherwise it is possible that the
functionalityof your FLYERe-bikemay
beimpactedordamaged.Nomodica
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tions
ofthebrakesystemarepermitted.
Do not brake continuously or too hard on
long downhill section, as your brakes
might overheat leading to reduced brak-
ing
 power. Alternate between applying
the front and back brake on long and
steep downhill sections to allow the oth-
er
braketocool.Itispreferabletobrake
sharply for a shorter time when taking
bendsorifyouareridingtoofast.This
allows the brakes to cool down in the
meantime.