MERIDA Translation of the original operating instructions EPAC (ELECTRICALLY POWER ASSISTED CYCLES) EN 15194 Read at least pages 6-11 before your first ride! Perform the functional check on pages 12-14 before every ride! Observe the chapter “Intended use“, the service schedule, the bike card and the handover report! Frame: Suspension fork: 1 Top tube 4 Chainstay a Motor I Fork crown 2 Down tube 5 Rear stay b Rechargeable battery II Stanchion tube III Lower leg 3 Seat tube 6 Head tube c Display and control element IV Drop-out Stem c Handlebar Saddle Brake lever Shifter Seat post 6 Headset Seat post clamp Pannier rack 1 Front light I Rear light II Mudguard Wheel lock 3 Front brake Rear brake 5 b 2 Rotor Rotor III Wheel: Kickstand a IV Quick-release Cassette sprockets 4 Reflector ring Rear derailleur Rim Tire Spoke Chain Hub Valve Chainwheel Pedal Frame: Suspension fork: 1 Central tube 4 Rear stay a Motor I Fork crown 2 Seat tube 5 Head tube b Rechargeable battery II Stanchion tube III Lower leg 3 Chainstay c Display and control element IV Drop-out Handlebar c Stem Bell Twist grip Saddle Brake lever Suspension seat post Headset 5 Seat post clamp Rear light Front light b Pannier rack Mudguard I Wheel lock 2 II Front brake Rear brake 1 Rotor Rotor 4 III Internal gear hub Wheel: Kickstand Quick-release a 3 IV Rim Tire Chain Reflector ring Crankset Spoke Pedal Hub Valve Translation of the original MERIDA operating instructions The translation of the original MERIDA operating instruc- tions includes the following pedelec types: Pedelec / speed pedelec / e-bike / EPAC a b Imprint: Edition 2, December 2014 Technical details in the text and illustrations of this man- ual are subject to change. It is essential to also observe the compre- hensive MERIDA user manuals, the system © No part of this publication may be reprinted, translat- A instructions of your drive manufacturer and ed, copied or transmitted in any form or by any means, the instructions of the component manufacturers on the c electronic, mechanical, by hand or otherwise for anoth- enclosed MERIDA CD-ROM. The present translation of er business purpose without prior written permission the original MERIDA operating instructions is subject to of Zedler – Institut für Fahrradtechnik und -Sicherheit European law. If delivered to countries outside Europe, GmbH. supplementary information has to be provided by the manufacturer of the MERIDA pedelec, if necessary. © Text, concept, photos and graphic design Zedler – Institut für Fahrradtechnik und -Sicherheit GmbH Always keep yourself informed at 1 www.merida-bikes.com I d www.zedler.de Table of contents Some notes on this translation of the original MERIDA operating Riding a MERIDA pedelec – Special features ....................... 35 instructions ......................................................3 Riding with drive assistance ...................................35 General safety instructions .........................................4 Range – Useful information for a long ride ........................37 Intended use .....................................................6 Riding without drive assistance ................................. 38 Before your first ride ..............................................8 Riding a MERIDA speed pedelec – Special features ................. 38 Before every ride ................................................12 Useful information for proper handling of the rechargeable battery .... 40 After an accident ................................................15 Transporting the MERIDA pedelec .................................42 How to use quick-releases and thru axles ...........................18 By car ........................................................42 Quick-releases ................................................18 By train / By public transport .................................. 43 How to fasten components securely with a quick-release ...............19 By plane .................................................... 43 Thru axles ................................................... 20 Service and maintenance .........................................44 Useful information for mounting wheels with thru axles ................20 Servicing MERIDA speed pedelecs – Special features ............. 45 Adjusting the MERIDA bike to the rider .............................21 Drive maintenance and care ................................... 46 Adjusting the saddle to the correct height .........................22 Service and maintenance schedule ................................47 Adjusting the height of the handlebars .......................... 23 Recommended torque settings ................................... 49 Conventional stems ............................................24 Adjustable stems ..............................................25 Recommended torque settings for disc brakes and Stems for threadless systems, the Aheadset®-system ..................25 hydraulic rim brakes .............................................50 Correcting the fore-to-aft position and horizontal tilt of the saddle .... 26 Warranty and guarantee ......................................... 52 Adjusting saddle position and tilt ..................................26 A note on wear ............................................... 52 Adjusting the brake lever reach ................................. 28 Guarantee on MERIDA bikes ..................................... 53 Adjusting the tilt of the handlebars and the brake levers .......... 29 Service schedule ............................................... 55 The brake system ................................................31 Bike card ...................................................... 58 The gears .......................................................32 Handover report ................................................ 59 Suspension forks ............................................... 33 Rear shocks .....................................................34 2 Some notes on this translation of This symbol provides you with information about how to handle the product or refers to the original MERIDA operating I a passage in the operating instructions that instructions deserves your special attention. The illustrations on the first pages of the translation of The described possible consequences will not be repeat- the original MERIDA operating instructions show typ- ed in this translation of the original MERIDA operating ical MERIDA pedelecs (e+f). One of these MERIDA e instructions every time one of the symbols appears. pedelecs looks similar to the MERIDA pedelec you have purchased. Today’s pedelecs come in various types that These operating instructions are not intended to help are designed for specific uses and fitted accordingly you assemble a MERIDA pedelec from individual com- (g+h). ponents, to repair it or to make a partly assembled MERIDA pedelec ready-for-use. In this translation of the original MERIDA operating in- structions pedelecs with drive support and described as This translation of the original MERIDA operating in- EPACs in the European standard EN 15194 are referred structions is not applicable to any other than the dis- to as pedelecs. For a precise description of the different f played pedelec types. EPAC types see the chapter “Intended use”. This translation of the original MERIDA operating in- In this translation of the original MERIDA operating in- structions together with the enclosed MERIDA CD-ROM structions the term “bicycle” will always be used in gen- complies with the requirements of the European stan- eral descriptions if this refers to city/trekking, mountain dards EN 14766 for mountain-bicycles, EN 14764 for bikes and pedelecs. city and trekking bicycles and EN 15194 for pedelecs. Pay particular attention to the following symbols: Also observe the system instructions of the drive manu- g facturers and the instructions of the component manu- This symbol indicates an imminent risk to facturers, which you can find on the enclosed MERIDA your life or health unless you comply with the CD-ROM. G instructions given or take preventive measures. This symbol warns you of wrongdoings which A may result in damage to property and the en- vironment. 3 h General safety instructions Even a manual as big as an encyclopedia could not de- scribe any possible combination of bicycle or pedelec Dear MERIDA customer, models and components or parts on the market. This translation of the original MERIDA operating instructions In purchasing this MERIDA pedelec (a+b) you have therefore focuses on your newly purchased MERIDA chosen a product of high quality. Each component of pedelec and standard components and provides useful your new MERIDA pedelec has been designed, manu- information and warnings. In addition to this, the sys- factured and assembled with great care and expertise. a tem instructions of your drive manufacturer give import- Your MERIDA dealer gave the pedelec its final assembly ant information and warnings on handling your new and adjustment. This guarantees you pleasure and a MERIDA pedelec. sense of confidence from the very first turn of the pedals. When doing any adjusting and maintenance work, be This manual contains a wealth of information on the aware that the detailed instructions provided in your proper use of your MERIDA pedelec, its maintenance manual only refer to this MERIDA pedelec. and operation as well as interesting information on bi- cycle and pedelec design and engineering. Read this The information included here is not applicable to any translation of