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1. MAINTENANCE 10 1 BATTERY 10 2 MOTOR 10 3 DISPLAY 10 4 CONTROL UNIT 10 5 CHARGER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 27 27 28 29 32 32 32 32 32 32 33 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 2014 CE 34 PANASONIC SYSTEM Gazelle GAZELLE MANUAL INTRODUCTION Many thanks for choosing a Gazelle with the Panasonic system This innovative electric drive system provides you with assistance while you cycle This will make your day to day rides a great deal more enjoyable even with strong headwinds You can choose yourself how much of a boost you would like This manual will help you discover all the advantageous features of your bike and how to use the bike correctly We strongly advise you to read through this manual attentively This manual constitutes a supplement to the general user manual Keep this manual so you can refer to it in future for information MANUAL LAYOUT In the enclosed Quick start you will find brief instructions if you want to get going at once Even if you want to start cycling at once you need to read this chapter through in every case for your own safety The chapters that follow describe the major components of the bike in comprehensive detail In chapter 11 Technical specifications you will find technical data for your bike This user manual only covers specific information about your Gazelle with the Panasonic system GENERAL USER MANUAL You can download the gene2. is not pressed and press the power button to turn the power back on again If this does not remedy the problem take the electric bicycle to your dealer Reset the average speed Measurement data such as distance travelled is not recorded while E is still displayed though the power assist function is active LCD centre display LCD side display Description EEPROM error The console has an error Protective function active The protective function against the continuous charging is activated Coin type battery out of power The coin type battery has run out of power Switch Update error For specific faults involving the battery see section 3 8 Fault causes and remedies For specific faults involving the charger see section 5 1 Fault causes and remedies Have all checks and repairs carried out by your Gazelle specialist PANASONIC SYSTEM Remedy Take the electric bicycle to your dealer Turn the power off and on If the display does not disappear even when the power is turned off and on your device is the unsupport ed USB device Replace the coin type battery and set the time Take the electric bicycle to your dealer Gazelle GAZELLE MANUAL 10 MAINTENANCE Ei Keep the contacts on the battery as well as connections and contacts on the holder and on the LCD display free from dirt If any components are dirty wipe them clean with a soft
3. 5 1 FAULT CAUSES AND REMEDIES Description Remedy Charging LED flashing red Charging fault Remove dirt from contacts If this does not solve the problem please Battery or charger showing faults contact your Gazelle specialist Gazelle GAZELLE MANUAL 6 SPEED SENSOR If the e bike is fitted with a speed sen sor the current speed can be shown on display 11 Speed sensor and spoke magnet 51 Speed sensor 52 Spoke magnet The spoke magnet 52 15 attached to the spokes in the wheel The speed sensor 51 measures the rotational speed of the wheels and transmits signals to the display The gap between the speed sensor and the spoke magnet must be between 1 and 5 mm If the is less than 1 mm or more than 5 mm or if the speed sensor is not fitted the speed indictor will flash O00 on the display If so the e bike will have no assistance Gazelle 7 MOTOR Do not take the motor apart make any modifications to it This could lead to damage or overheating with fire as the result If you open the motor without authorisa tion this will void your warranty Contact your Gazelle specialist to have the motor repaired and parts on it replaced 65 Use the motor for the e bike only Using the motor for other purposes could cause injuries There is a possibility for example due to a locked chain that the crank starts rotating when you are walking with the bike which acti
4. Battery charge status read out The current state of charge of the battery can be read off the display 5 You can also check the e bike s battery charge on the battery LED Display read out LCD manan manan manan 888 Battery capacity 81 to 100 61 to 80 41 to 60 21 to 40 On 10 to 20 wy p 0 1 to 10 Motor assistance will be switched off if the battery charge status drops below 5 The remaining charge will be used for the display and lighting sufficient for a further 2 hours of use approximately 4 3 6 Assistance read out Press selection buttons V until the desired assistance level is shown The dis play indicates the strength of the assistance you are currently getting from the motor You can change the assistance level at any time even on the move PANASONIC SYSTEM Assistance Indication HIGH You have powerful assistance while pedalling and you can cycle comfort ably even up hills or carrying heavy loads STANDARD Steady assistance with long range ECO Assistance is less intensive and you can travel further on a single charge NO ASSIST You have no assistance while cycling 4 3 7 Walk assist button wheeling aid With walk assist button 4 wheeling aid the bike moves forward slowly while you walk next to it for instance when you are manoeuvring in a tight space or pushing your bike out of a parking facility
5. abroad be sure to make enquiries about which laws apply 1 2 2 Safety and warranty Read the Gazelle Safety and Warran ty manual for all safety instructions and warranty conditions You will be sup plied with this manual included as standard with your bike and you can also access it digitally on our website www gazellebikes com service manuals 1 2 3 Waste disposal For EU countries only Under European Directive 2012 19 EU electrical equipment which is no longer usable and under Euro Gazelle pean Directive 2006 66 EC defective or spent accumulators and batteries must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally sound manner Hand in batteries and displays which are no longer usable to your Gazelle specialist 1 3 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR When carrying out settings mainte nance or cleaning jobs be aware that cables must not be pinched and or kinked nor must they be damaged by sharp edges Have all fitting and setting jobs carried out by your Gazelle specialist Observe operating and storage tempera tures for e bike components see also chap ter 11 Technical specifications Protect the motor display and battery against extreme temperatures e g intense sunlight without adequate ventilation These components especially the battery can be damaged by extreme temperatures 1 4 TRANSPORTING THE BIKE 1 4 1 Transporting the bike by car If you intend to transport your bike using a cycle
6. carrier you will also need to ensure that the carrier is suitable for the added weight of the bike too In order to spare the carrier and protect the battery against the elements you are better transporting the battery in the car 1 4 2 Transporting the bike by train You can take your bike in trains displaying a bike sign If you have any questions you can contact the carrier PANASONIC SYSTEM 1 4 3 Transporting the bike by air Your bike will generally be subject to the cycle provisions of the airline concerned Batteries are covered by the law on haz ardous goods transport There are specific packaging and marking requirements to be observed for transport by commercial users or transport by third parties e g air freight or a haulage company Contact the com pany concerned for advice on this aspect Gazelle GAZELLE MANUAL 2 BIKE CONFIGURATION LCD side display Control unit LCD centre display LCD centre display a Battery Fii N Motor Gazelle GAZELLE MANUAL 3 8 FAULT CAUSES AND REMEDIES Flashing while E moves to F Description Charging fault The battery printed circuit board PCB is showing a fault Charging fault Power supply fault Cell fault Possible causes for these faults include a battery PCB fault a cell fault or a motor or charger fault Remedy The PCB needs to be replaced Take the e bike to your Gazelle specialist Take the e bi
7. display Ec Description Crank rotation sensor error Motor unit update error Speed sensor warning The speed sensor cannot detect the signal correctly Battery communication error Communication with the battery is not being performed success fully Overheating motor The mode has entered the protection mode since the motor unit is overloaded Overheating battery The mode has entered the pro tection mode since the battery is overloaded Bicycle mark button Walk assistance error Either the bicycle mark button Walk assistance is pressed or short circuited Average speed error There is not enough data to calculate the average speed Remedy Check the cable between the battery holder contains the controller and the Crank rotation sensor Take the electric bicycle to your dealer Take the electric bicycle to your dealer Turn the power back on again Check the speed sensor If this does not remedy the problem take the electric bicycle to your dealer Remove any dirt from the battery terminals If this does not remedy the problem take the electric bicycle to your dealer Travel under a lighter load After a short while the temperature will return to normal and the assist function will be restored Travel under a lighter load After a short while the temperature will return to normal and the assist function will be restored Check that the bicycle mark button Walk assistance
8. slightly moistened cloth Do not apply conductive grease to the bat tery contacts This could cause a short circuit Before and after use remove any dirt or water apparent on an LCD centre display from the display or holder contacts Never use a steam cleaner or pressure washer to clean components this applies to the motor too Go to your Gazelle specialist for mainte nance on your e bike 10 1 BATTERY Keep the battery clean Clean it carefully with a soft damp cloth The battery must not be immersed in water or cleaned by spraying with water If the battery is not working you will need to contact your Gazelle specialist 10 2 MOTOR You need to clean the motor in your bike on a regular basis The best way of remov ing any dirt is using a dry brush or a damp not wet cloth Cleaning must not be done with running water such as a hose ora pressure washer If water gets into the motor it could be ruined Accordingly take care while clean Gazelle ing to ensure at all times that no fluid or moisture can get into the motor Do not clean the motor when it is warm after a ride for instance Wait until the motor has cooled down otherwise it could be damaged Whenever the motor has been removed for instance to clean it under no circum stances must it be held or carried by the cables The cables could break as a result If the motor is removed from the bike frame the motor plug and the connec tor on the
9. GAZELLE MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 4 4 CENTRE DISPLAY AND SIDE DISPLAY 15 1 SAFETY 5 41 LCD CENTRE DISPLAY 15 1 1 GENERAL 5 411 Fitting the LCD centre display 15 1 2 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS 5 4 1 2 Securing the LCD centre display 16 1 2 1 Significance for the user 6 4 1 3 Removing the LCD centre display 16 1 2 2 Safety and warranty 6 4 1 4 LCD centre display button cell 1 2 3 Waste disposal 6 battery 16 1 3 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 6 4 1 5 LCD centre display control unit 17 1 4 TRANSPORTING THE BIKE 6 4 2 LCD SIDE DISPLAY 18 1 4 1 Transporting the bike by car 6 4 3 SETTINGS AND FUNCTIONS 19 1 4 2 Transporting the bike by train 6 4 3 1 Switching system on and off 19 1 4 3 Transporting the bike by air 7 4 3 2 Showing and changing basic settings 19 2 BIKE CONFIGURATION 8 4 3 3 Resetting values 20 4 3 4 Speed and indication functions 20 3 BATTERY 9 4 3 5 Battery charge status read out 21 3 1 REMOVING THE BATTERY 10 4 3 6 Assistance read out 21 3 2 FITTING THE BATTERY 10 4 3 7 Walk assist button wheeling aid 21 3 3 CHARGING THE BATTERY 11 4 3 8 Night mode button 21 3 4 CHARGING THE BATTERY ON 4 3 9 USB connection 22 THE BIKE 11 3 5 CHARGING THE BATTERY OFF 5 CHARGER 24 THE BIKE 12 5 1 FAULT CAUSES REMEDIES 25 3 6 CHECKING CHARGE LEVEL 12 3 7 WARRANTY AND SERVICE LIFE 13 6 SPEED SENSOR 26 3 8 FAULT CAUSES AND REMEDIES 14 Gazelle 10 11 MOTOR 7 1 MOTOR OPERATION RANGE DIAGNOSING AND REMEDYING FAULTS
10. To acti vate the walk assist function you need to press and hold walk assist button 4 65 Do not press walk assist button 4 if the e bike wheels are off the ground This could cause injury 4 3 8 Night mode button Night mode button 2 switches the front and rear lights on simultaneously They are powered by the battery Night mode indi cator 10 shows on the display when the lights are switched on Gazelle GAZELLE MANUAL Switching night mode on and off 1 Press on off button 14 The e bike will be switched on and the background lighting in the display lights up in normal mode 2 Press the night mode button 2 Night mode indicator 10 shows on the display and the background lighting switches to night mode Press the night mode button again to switch back to normal mode The night mode button can also be used to change the brightness of the background lighting in the display unit You can set background lighting separately for normal mode and night mode If you press the night mode button while the e bike is switched off this will activate the display and select the night mode brightness setting all func tions on the display apart from walk assist will be active The system needs to be Gazelle switched on using the on off button in order to activate the walk assist function Pressing the night mode button again switches off the display and display func tions Backgr
11. cable to the battery must be checked for possible contamination before being reconnected If necessary the can be cleaned with care using a dry cloth 10 3 DISPLAY You must clean the display housing using a damp not wet cloth only 10 4 CONTROL UNIT The control unit with an LCD centre display may be cleaned if necessary using a damp cloth 10 5 CHARGER 65 You must always remove the plug from the mains socket before clean ing the charger This will avoid a short circuit and personal injury Take care to ensure that no water gets into the charger while cleaning PANASONIC SYSTEM 11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating temperature LCD centre display 10 C to 40 C LCD side display 10 C to 40 C Storage temperature Water protection rating 10 C to 60 IPX5 10 C to 60 IPX5 USB output 5 V DC max 1 1 A 5 VDC max 1 1 A Luggage carrier battery Nominal voltage 36V Nominal power 8 8 Ah 11 Ah 13 5 Ah Energy 317 Wh 396 Wh 486 Wh Operating temperature 10 C to 60 C Storage temperature C to 40 C Permissible temperature range 0 C to 40 Water protection rating IPX5 Weight approx 3 2 kg 3 7 kg 4kg If you will not be using the battery for a long time charge it fully before storing it away Check the remaining battery charge when you use the battery again after a long time You will need to rechar
12. display LCD side display Description E1 E1 Torque sensor error Was the power button pressed while you were pedalling E3 E3 Battery authentication error The battery cannot be recog nised as an authentic battery one provided at purchase E5 E5 Switch authentication error Backlight blinks Backlight blinks The console cannot be authen ticated Switch authentication error The console provided at purchase cannot be authenticated E6 E6 Torque sensor error E7 E7 Torque sensor writing error E8 E8 Hall IC error E9 E9 Motor unit error Remedy Press the power button without pedalling to turn on the power If this does not remedy the problem take the electric bicycle to your dealer Mount the authentic battery one provided at purchase Check the cable connections between the console and the motor unit Check the cradle con tacts or display contacts for dirt Mount the console provided at purchase If this does not remedy the problem take the electric bicycle to your dealer Turn the power back on again If this does not remedy the problem take the electric bicycle to your dealer Take the electric bicycle to your dealer Check the cable connections between the battery holder contains the controller and the motor unit Take the electric bicycle to your dealer Take the electric bicycle to your dealer Gazelle GAZELLE MANUAL LCD centre display Gazelle LCD side
13. e and without occurs more or less abruptly Gazelle GAZELLE MANUAL 8 RANGE Under ideal conditions range can extend up to 150 km with an 13 5 Ah battery During the winter battery range is reduced on account of the lower temperatures Fit the battery from a warm room in the bike just before setting off In this way you avoid you range being reduced due to the lower temperatures The distance you can cycle with a fully charged battery with motor assistance is nevertheless dictated by multiple factors Assistance selected As a general rule The higher the level of assistance the shorter the range The less power you draw from the elec tric drive the longer the range e Riding style If you cycle in high gears and set assis tance to a high level the motor will assist you with a great deal of power This will bring about increased con sumption which means you will have to charge the battery sooner Ambient temperature The range on a charged battery is short er when it is colder For the greatest possible range the battery needs to be kept in a heated room such that it can be put in the bike at room temperature Due to its discharging in use the battery heats itself sufficiently such that it does not lose too much performance in cold outdoor temperatures Gazelle Mechanical condition of your bike Ensure your tyres are at the correct pressure Rolling resistance will increase if your ty
14. e bike 9 Take note of the mains voltage The power supply voltage must match the data on the charger nameplate Charg ers rated at 230 V can also be used with 220 V The following summary lists the various components of your charger with associat ed itemisation and designations Charger 1 Charger 2 Mains lead plug 3 Charging plug 4 Charger safety instructions Gazelle 65 Observe the following safety instruc tions to prevent overheating electric shocks or catching fire e Use the charger for the specified e bike only Connect the plug correctly Do not touch the plug with wet hands Do not store the charger with the mains lead wrapped round it This could dam age the mains lead or the plug Do not touch the charger contacts with metal objects so as to prevent short circuits not expose the charger to mechani cal shocks Do not use the charger in damp loca tions Ensure the charger does not touch your skin in the same place for long periods while charging Do not allow children to use the charger Clean the charger plug regularly Do not take the charger apart Charging starts as soon as the charger is connected to the battery and to the mains The electric system is activated during charging Check the charger to ensure it is not damaged Refer to your Gazelle specialist if the charger is damaged PANASONIC SYSTEM
15. e holder as follows pa Switch off the electric system before removing the LCD centre display If Gazelle you remove the display while the system is switched on the system will shut automati cally shut down in order to prevent dam age Do not remove the LCD centre display while riding the bike Removing the LCD centre display 1 Press on off button 14 on the LCD centre display to switch off the electric system If the LCD centre display is secured to the holder with the screw you will need to remove the screw first see chapter 4 1 2 Securing the LCD centre display 2 Press the locking tab on the holder down and slide the LCD centre display in the direction indicated by the arrows When reattaching the LCD centre display which has been removed to the holder check it to ensure it is working correctly 4 1 4 LCD centre display button cell battery The LCD centre display is fitted with a but ton cell battery 3 V for the time indication memory power supply The unit is supplied with a plastic insulator fitted in the battery compartment to prevent the button cell battery from discharging Remove the plastic insulator before first use Opening the button cell battery compartment 1 Unscrew the cover of the button cell battery compartment on the back of the LCD centre display anticlockwise using a coin or similar 2 Take the button cell battery out and remove the plastic
16. ered maximum speed etc Shows the current mode Switches electric system on and off To connect and charge an external device Seals and protects the micro USB port This enables you to set the total distance travelled to 0 4 3 SETTINGS AND FUNCTIONS 4 3 1 1 Switching system on and off Press on off button 14 on the LCD side display or on the LCD centre display control unit to switch on assistance or to show the various indications The battery charge lev el lights light up Assistance will be enabled as soon as you start pedalling The LCD centre display cannot be switched on unless it is fitted in the holder However the time is still displayed whenever the display is disconnected Switching system on and off To switch the system off if the system is switched on press on off button 14 on the LCD side display or on the control unit of the centre display The system will switch off automati cally to save energy if your bike has not been used for ten minutes The electric system cannot be switched on if the battery is being charged while fitted to the e bike Do not put your feet on the e bike pedals before pressing the on off button PANASONIC SYSTEM Take care to ensure that you don t press any other buttons when pressing the on off button this could cause an error message to be shown Do not press the on off button while riding the bike If you do not require any assis tance press the as
17. ge the battery if its remaining charge is insufficient You will need to recharge the battery every three months in order to ensure battery capacity remains at its optimum If the battery charge level indicator does not light up even if you press the battery charge level button it means the protection circuit is activated Charge the battery in order to deactivate the circuit Motor Power 250 W Nominal voltage 36V DC Operating temperature 10 C to 40 C Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C Water protection rating IPX5 Weight 2 8 kg Charger Input 220 V AC to 240 V AC 50 Hz 60 Hz 135 W Output 42 V DC 2 5 A Permissible temperature range O C to 40 Battery type Li ion 36 V 8 8 Ah 11 Ah 13 5 Ah We wish you a great deal of pleasure using your new bike with a Panasonic drive system Gazelle
18. ined in section 1458 2117 4 3 8 Night mode button The mode button is explained in the sec 3 tions that follow 4 2 LCD SIDE DISPLAY On the model featuring an LCD side display the buttons are incorporated in the display Unlike the centre display the side display does not have a control unit The settings and functions available with the LCD side display are explained in section 4 3 Settings and functions 1 Selection buttons for assist mode 2 Night mode button 3 MODE button 4 Walk assist button wheeling aid 5 Battery charge level display 6 USB connection symbol 7 Assist power indication 8 Text indication 10 Night mode indication 11 Speed indication 12 Value indication 13 Mode indication 14 On off button 15 Micro USB port 16 Rubber sealing flap 17 Reset button Gazelle 15 16 LCD side display This selects HIGH STANDARD ECO or NO ASSIST as the assistance level This activates the front and rear lights and the background lighting for the LCD display This changes the mode indication Walk assist Up to 6 km h Shows the remaining battery charge This is shown if an external device is connected to the display The graph indicates the level at which you are being assisted Indication of the current assistance level and value of the mode functions Lights up when you press night mode Current speed Shows the distance travelled total distance cov
19. insulator 3 Replace the button cell battery and screw the cover back on clockwise to close the battery compartment 4 Set the time see section 4 3 2 Showing and changing basic settings If the time display flashes 0 00 it means that the button cell battery has reached the end of its service life Only the clock functions will be interrupted at this point Replace spent button cell batteries imme diately with new ones to prevent faults PANASONIC SYSTEM 17 Failure to close the battery compart ment cover properly may allow moisture into the display which could give rise to faults 4 1 5 LCD centre display control unit The LCD centre display control unit features four functions Centre display control unit 1 Increase decrease value 2 Night mode button 3 Mode button 4 Walk assist button wheeling aid At each press of the increase decrease value buttons the strength of motor assistance changes by one level If you press the increase value A button the strength of the assistance increases by one level from no assistance to the highest level HIGH If you press the decrease value button the strength of the assistance will be weaker at each press of the button from HIGH down to the level with no assistance The walk assist function is explained in section 4 3 7 Walk assist button Gazelle GAZELLE MANUAL Night mode button is expla
20. ion 8 Text indication 9 Time indication 10 Night mode indication 11 Speed indication 12 Value indication Detail LCD centerdisplay 14 On off button 14 Micro USB port 16 Rubber sealing flap 4 1 1 Fitting the LCD centre display 1 To fit the LCD centre display on its holder you need to align on the LCD centre display with A on the holder Slide the LCD centre display next in the direction of the arrows shown until V on the LCD centre display is aligned with on the holder Fitting the LCD centre display Gazelle GAZELLE MANUAL 2 Press the on off button 14 on LCD centre display If the holder or LCD centre display contact face is wet or dirty wipe the contact faces clean with a soft dry cloth before fitting the LCD centre display 4 1 2 Securing the LCD centre display If you want to ensure that the LCD centre display cannot be removed you can secure it to the holder as follows 1 Attach the LCD centre display to the holder see chapter 4 1 1 Fitting the LCD centre display 2 Lock the LCD centre display by driving the screw M4 x 10 into the screw aper ture in the holder 17 18 19 Securing the LCD centre display 17 Reset button 18 Button cell battery compartment 19 Screw aperture 4 1 3 Removing the LCD centre display Switch off the electric system and remover the LCD centre display from th
21. ke to your Gazelle specialist Faulty printed circuit board Temperature fault The battery is hot or the PCB is showing a fault Cell fault Verification error Possible causes for this are a battery cell fault a verification error or the battery has overheated while charging If the lights continue to flash after having waited a while then components need to be replaced Take the e bike to your Gazelle specialist Check contacts for dirt If the lights keep on flashing after you have removed any dirt from the contacts and have left the battery to rest for a while you will need to take your e bike to your Gazelle specialist Gazelle PANASONIC SYSTEM 4 CENTRE DISPLAY AND SIDE DISPLAY A Gazelle featuring the Panasonic system 15 fitted with an LCD side display positioned on the left hand side of the handlebar or an LCD centre display positioned in the middle of the handlebar The LCD centre display consists of a display and a control unit The LCD centre display and the LCD side display are powered by the battery if a sufficiently charged battery is fitted on the e bike and the system is switched on 4 1 LCD CENTRE DISPLAY The settings and functions available with the LCD Centre display are explained in section 4 3 Settings and functions III LCD centre display 5 Battery charge level display 6 USB connection symbol 7 Assist power indicat
22. ound lighting is less bright in nigh mode than in normal mode so the illumi nation will not distract you while cycling in the dark You can set normal mode brightness when the night mode indicator is not showing You can set night mode brightness when the night mode indicator is showing 4 3 9 USB connection You can charge external devices e g a mobile phone by connecting them to the display using a micro USB cable Maximum charging current is 1 1 A External devices can only be charged if the display and a charged battery are fitted on the e bike Micro USB connection LCD centre display Micro USB connection LCD side display 1 Open micro USB port rubber 16 from the micro USB port 15 on the LCD display 2 Connect a micro USB cable to the micro USB port on the LCD display 3 Connect the micro USB cable to the external device g Do not charge external devices in damp environments and while you are out riding so as to preclude faults and hazardous situations Do not connect a damp USB cable Replace the rubber cap firmly after using the micro USB port in order to keep mois ture out of the display PANASONIC SYSTEM Gazelle GAZELLE MANUAL 5 CHARGER Your bike can be charged directly using the charging connection in the battery The battery can remain in the bike during the charging process You can also remove the battery from the carrier and charge it off th
23. ral user manual from the www gazellebikes com service manuals website Gazelle 1 SAFETY In this manual you will find the following symbols that draw attention to hazards or important information WARNING about potential injury increased fall or other injury risk i REFERENCE to potential damage to proper ty or the environment IMPORTANT SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION or special information about the use of the bike 1 1 GENERAL You have a choice of a model with rotation sensor or a pedal force sensor The rotation sensor will always assist you when you pedal regardless of the force you apply The pedal force sensor ensures a highly natural cycling experience by measuring pedal force In the system with a rotation sensor the strength of the assistance varies accord ing to the level of assistance selected In the system with a pedal force sensor the strength of the assistance varies according to the level of assistance selected and the force you apply to the pedals PANASONIC SYSTEM You will have assistance only if your speed does not exceed 25 km h Assistance will cut out if your speed rises above 25 km h The walk assist function provides assistance when wheeling the bike at speeds up to 6 km h You can use your e bike as an unassisted bike in the following cases If the e bike is switched off If the assistance level is set to NO ASSIST If the battery is flat Use the gear
24. res are too soft If the brakes are rubbing this will also reduce range Please contact your Gazelle specialist for further information about maintenance and the mechanical condition of your bike Battery capacity The current charge in the battery will affect range see section 4 6 Checking charge level The greater the capacity the greater the range Topography Whenever you ride uphill you will need to apply greater force to the pedals The model with a pedal force sensor senses this and increases the assistance deliv ered by the system However this does operate at the expense of range Watt per hour Amperes Range Eco 70 100 km 90 125 km 110 150 km Range High 40 55 km 50 70 km Range 50 70 km 60 90 75 110 km Standaard 60 85 km PANASONIC SYSTEM 9 DIAGNOSING AND REMEDYING FAULTS The parts of the electric bicycle system Depending on the error code motor unit are monitored at all times during use and drive is automatically stopped as necessary charging If an error is detected an error The assist function will no longer be acti code will be displayed on the console To vated though travel can be continued return the console to the standard display When an error is displayed remedy it press any button on the operation unit of according to the remedy described in the the LCD centre type console or on the LCD following table side type console LCD centre
25. s as you would on a conven tional bike Selecting the appropriate gear enables you to attain higher speeds and travel greater distances with the same pedal force 1 2 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS Like all cycles the bike must comply with the requirements of the nation al highway code The legal requirements set out below are applicable to the bike The motor may only be used to assist pedalling i e it must only help when the bike user applies effort to the pedals him or herself The walk assist function is an exception to this is it helps you when wheeling the bike average motor power rating must not exceed 250 W As speed increases motor power must continue to drop progressively Gazelle GAZELLE MANUAL The motor must cut out at mately 25 km h See also EC Declaration of conformity on page 34 1 2 1 Significance for the user There is obligation to wear a helmet However for your own safety we advise you not to cycle without a helmet A special driving licence is not required for an e bike Insurance is not required for an e bike There is no age restriction on using an e bike Cycling on cycle tracks is regulated in the same way as for conventional bikes These regulations apply to your bike when using it within the European Union Other provisions may apply in countries outside the EU and in isolated cases in Europe as well Before using your bike
26. sistance selection but tons A F to select NO ASSIST The e bike assistance is inoperative in the following cases If you stop pedalling e Once a speed of 25 km h has been reached assistance will kick in again when you start pedalling at a speed of 25 km h or lower 4 3 2 Showing and changing basic settings You can change and set the following items on the display LANGUAGE This changes the display language You have a choice of English German Dutch French Italian Spanish Finnish Swedish Norwegian and Danish CONTRAST This changes contrast on the display BRIGHTNESS This changes the brightness of the background lighting on the display You can use it to set a separate level of brightness for when the night mode indication is switched on or off UNIT This enables you to have speed and distance shown in miles or kilometres WHEEL This sets the circumference of the tyres currently fitted to the bike ODO INPUT This changes the odometer total distance travelled read out CLOCK This sets the current time Gazelle GAZELLE MANUAL To change the basic settings press and hold mode button 3 and the assist mode selection button 1 W on the control unit until LANGUAGE appears in the Text indi cation field 8 on the display Press the assist mode selection buttons 1 A Y until the basic setting you want to change is shown Now press mode but ton 3 to enable
27. the basic setting to be changed You then make the changes using the assist more selection buttons Once you have set the correct value press mode button 3 again to confirm it Now press night mode button 2 to save the new setting 4 3 3 Resetting values The TRIP AVG and MAX values can be reset at the same time Do this by pressing mode button 3 to show one of the values and keep pressing mode button until 0 appears Resetting values Gazelle 4 3 4 Speed and indication functions Speed and indication functions The current speed read out is in the Speed indication field 11 The distance and remaining battery capacity read outs are in the Text indica tion field 8 and Value indication 12 Press mode button 3 on the control unit or on the LCD side display to change the item TRIP Shows the distance travelled AVG Shows the average speed MAX Shows the maximum speed up to that point ODO Shows the total distance travelled since starting to use the bike You can reset this value by pressing and holding the reset button on the back of the display and mode button 3 on the LCD side display or the control unit simultaneously RANGE Shows the approximate distance you can still travel with your e bike with the remaining battery charge Remaining Shows the remaining battery charge as battery a percentage _ charge 4 3 5
28. vates the electrical support on bikes with a rotation sensor This may cause dangerous situations Therefore it is recom mended to switch off the electrical system while walking with the bike 7 1 MOTOR OPERATION When you switch on the assistance and the bike is set in motion it will be assisted by the motor The amount of tractive effort generated by the motor is dependent on three factors e The amount of effort you apply to the pedals with pedal force sensor On a model with the pedal force sensor the assistance will increase proportion ately when you pedal harder yourself PANASONIC SYSTEM 27 The force sensor records this and sup plies more power The motor adapts to the power you put in and the assistance level selected Which assistance you have selected At the highest assistance level HIGH the motor will assist you the most but it will also consume the most energy If you opt for the STANDARD level the motor will deliver slightly less power If you select ECO you will have the least assis tance but it will give you the greatest range How fast you are riding Whenever you are cycling and put on a burst of speed the assistance will increase until it reaches its maximum just before the highest assisted speed Assistance is then reduced automatically and cuts out at around 25 km h 10 in any gear Depending on the assistance level chosen the transition between cycling with motor assis tanc
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