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1. 15 STORCK RIDING A STORCK RADDAR PEDELEC SPECIAL FEATURES Your STORCK RADDAR pedelec is designed to be used like a conven tional bicycle The unique riding experience however starts when you actuate the on off rocker switch at the control unit At that moment the assistance generated by the 250 W motor in the rear wheel hub d in creases the stronger you pedal And when braking and rolling downhill the rechargeable battery will be supplied automatically with energy and hereby extend the range of your STORCK RADDAR pedelec Riding with Drive Assistance The auxiliary drive can be switched on at any time even during the ride Push the on off rocker switch at the control unit e to position I The patented magnetic field sensor in the rear wheel hub will then measure permanently and without delay how strong you pedal and the motor will provide assistance up to a torque of 35 Nm This assistance starts when you set off and is interrupted at the moment you stop pedalling The degree of assistance can be determined by shifting the push lever at the control unit it ranges continuously from low L f to full assist ance H g9 The drive assistance is provided until the maximum permitted speed of 25 km h 15 mph is reached and gently stopped up to this limit From approx 25 km h 15 mph on the drive switches into the recuperation mode Please note in this connection the following Do not exceed a maximu2. For more details in this regard also read chapter Technical Specifica tions If you have any questions contact your STORCK dealer AN AN AN AN AN Charge your battery e f only with the supplied charger Do not use the charger of another manufacturer Otherwise the rechargable battery may heat up catch fire or even explode Keep the rechargeable battery and the charger away from moisture and water to exclude electric shocks and short cir cuits Keep rechargeable battery and charger g out of the reach of children Do not use a rechargeable battery or a charger that is defec tive If you are in doubt or if you have any questions contact your STORCK dealer Do not charge any other electrical devices with the supplied charger gt gt gt Charge the battery at an ambient temperature of approx 20 degrees Celsius Therefore after a ride e g in cold weather wait until the temperature of the battery has increased be fore starting the charging process h If the rechargeable battery or the charger or parts of it must be replaced only use original spare parts In such a case contact your STORCK dealer Do not dispose of your rechargeable battery with normal household rubbish It must be disposed of according to bat tery disposal regulations Therefore retailers selling new rechargeable batteries must provide collection of old re chargeable batteries and appropriate disposal If you are in dou
3. snow gravel etc This applies all the more when riding bends Risk of accident Please note that car drivers may underestimate your speed Therefore always ride on public roads with this fact in mind and anticipate the actions of other road users Risk of acci dent Keep in mind that pedestrians do not hear you when you ap proach at high speed Therefore ride particularly defensive and anticipating when using cycle lanes and cycle footpaths to avoid accidents f OPERATION AND DISPLAYS Please unfold the cover of the supplementary instructions of this STORCK RADDAR pedelec The diagram shows the display with all con trol elements and values Leave this page unfolded as you read so that you can easily locate the switches buttons and displays as they are re ferred to in the text On the Control Unit g On off rocker switch Thumb lever for continuous setting of drive assistance from low L to maximum H On the Rechargeable Battery h e Check button 5 red LEDs for battery charge state With 5 LEDs lighting up the battery of your STORCK RADDAR pedelec is fully charged With 1 LED lighting up the battery is almost empty Recharge the battery immediately 18 HSTOR K RECHARGEABLE BATTERY The rechargeable battery a is the electrical power storage for the auxiliary drive it is fixed with a mounting device to the frame of your STORCK RADDAR pedelec This battery is charged with a special cha
4. wheel spinning the rotor should not drag along the brake calliper or the brake pads en any Before setting off again check that the rotors are still free of grease or other lubricants after the wheel mounting h AN AN Tyre Wear Always doa brake test as described in chapter Before Every Ride Due to higher driving forces the tyre of the rear wheel can wear down faster than with a conventional bicycle Therefore check the tread depth regularly and replace a worn tyre in time For more information about tyre wear see chapter Wheels and Tyre Equipment of your STORCK user manual mountain bike EZI JSTORCK TAKING THE STORCK RADDAR PEDELEC WITH YOU By car STORCK RADDAR pedelecs can be transported like conventional bi cycles outside a or inside the car For more information see chapter Taking the Bicycle by Car of your STORCK user manual mountain bike Make sure to remove all movable and loose parts and above all the rechargeable battery b c from your STORCK RADDAR pedelec before transporting it inside or outside the car If necessary inform yourself about the laws and regulations concerning bicycle pedelec transport in the countries that you intend to transit during your journey The laws and regu lations differ e g with regard to the marking N Observe the permitted maximum load of your bicycle rack By rail and public transport STORCK RADDAR pedelecs can be trans
5. 17 On the Rechargeable Battery 17 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY sssscscc ssisscssssssssessssscossssscosssevsconccnssata tasssnsassossosssdezsss 18 Removing the Battery 0 csssscsssecesseseessneseessseessneessnnteessneeesneeeeey 18 Charging the Battery Charging Process an Mounting the Battery ccccsssssecssssecssetecssneesssnecessnecesnneessneetsners 20 Battery Care neues AE 21 Stong the Battle 21 Ce aning the Battles nein 21 STORCK RADDAR PEDELEC DRIVE SPECIAL FEATUREG 21 Chain Wear ussssisessosseenssnnensersuntiiernsiesnnsrtennnsnnnnnntensbhhnnnnnereieree 21 STORCK RADDAR PEDELEC WHEELS AND TYRE EQUIPMENT SPECIAL FEATURES u energie 22 Puncture Rear Wheel 22 He el mo 22 WIGS IIMIGUIT TINGS sisscecsissdaccossssestegecessehscousancedenccasasereossuatesiustaas esesoentenies 23 Tyre WAP i iscsssssscsccssisesssssssesetsonsoncsosnssanasssacsassesssssestsseasbsnsoos sassssnbssvesesecesssesss 23 TROUBLE SHOOTING eenseneeennseennnseennnseenensnenunnetenn 25 D ringthe i1ll ee 25 During the Charging Process 26 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE nnnnnnsensennee 26 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS unenenennensnenen 28 WARRANTY AND GARANTEE esessenensnenenneen 28 Edition 1 June 2011 No part of this publication may be reprinted translated copied or transmit ted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical by hand or other wi
6. Celsius 140 Fahrenheit 25 Celsius 13 Fahrenheit to 75 Celsius 167 Fahrenheit IP64 4 7kg 20 Celsius 4 Fahrenheit to 60 Celsius 140 Fahrenheit 25 Celsius 13 Fahrenheit to 75 Celsius 167 Fahrenheit IP61 0 08 kg Lighting c a Nominal voltage 6 Volt Performance front lamp 40 Lux WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE You have full warranty rights for the RADDAR auxiliary drive within the first two years after purchase Rechargeable batteries are wearable parts Nevertheless the recharge able battery of your STORCK RADDAR pedelec is warranted one year or 500 charge cycles depending on what is reached first Jy STORCK BICYCLE PR a D D a 1 STORCK BICYCLE GmbH Rudolfstra e 1 D 65510 Idstein Phone 49 0 61 26 9 53 60 0 fax 49 0 61 26 95 36 111 info storck bicycle com www storck bicycle com
7. are subject to change These supplementary instructions comply with the requirements of the European standard EN 15194 for bicycles electrically power as sisted cycles EPAC Also observe the enclosed operating instructions of the component manufacturers The present manual is subject to European law If de livered to countries outside Europe supplementary information has to be provided by the bicycle manufacturer Frame Stem Top tube E Shifter poen WES Handlebar Seat tube EJ pee Chainstay Ed Brake lever Rear stay E Head tube fA Kick stand Saddle Seat post Headset Seat post clamp Front light Carrier Mudguards Rear light Rear brake Fork Rotor Front brake Drive Drop out Front derailleur Cassette spockets Wheel Rear derailleur Quick release Spoke Chain Rim Chainring Tyre Chrank set Valve Hub Pedal E Rechargeable battery Display and control unit Control Unit LED indicating the On off rocker switch Thumb lever for setting of voltage state drive assistance 1 VJ STORCK BICYCLE TABLE OF CONTENTS WELEOME eo dene ee ee 2 INTENDED USE siiin 4 BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE BEFORE EVERY RIDE tea nenne 8 AFTER AN RECIDENT 2 te 11 RIDING A STORCK RADDAR PEDELEC SPECIAL FEATURES innen 15 Riding with Drive Assistance 15 Range ner 16 OPERATION AND DISPLAYS ueseensensenseeennseennnnennnnstenn 17 On the Control Uniten
8. between Make sure you cannot pull the brake levers all the way to the handlebars and check the hydraulic brake cables for leaks Check the thickness of the brake pads as well With disc brakes you should directly get a positive braking re sponse If you have to actuate the brake lever more than once to get a positive braking response have the STORCK RADDAR pedelec checked by your STORCK dealer For more information see chapter Brake System of your STORCK user manual mountain bike and the enclosed operating instruc tions 10 HSTOR K 9 10 Let your STORCK RADDAR pedelec bounce on the ground from a height of about 3 to 5 cm If there is any rattling see where it comes from Check the bearings the bolts and the proper seat of the bat tery a if necessary If you want to ride on public roads make sure your STORCK RADDAR pedelec is equipped according to the regulations of your country b Riding without lights and reflectors in dark or dim conditions is very dangerous because you will be seen too late or not at all by other road users A lighting set that corresponds to the regulations is a must on public roads Turn on the lights as soon as dusk sets in For more information see chapter Legal Requirements for Rid ing on Public Roads of your STORCK user manual mountain bike 11 If your STORCK RADDAR pedelec has suspension check it as fol lows Press down on your STORCK RADDAR pedelec and see wheth e
9. func tions g h Are you familiar with all functions and displays Check whether you know the function of all buttons on the control unit For more information see chapter Operation and Displays 5 Are you familiar with the brake system a Have a look at the bicy cle card and check whether the brake lever of the front brake is on the side you are used to right or left If it is not have it modified by your STORCK dealer before you set off for the first time Otherwise you will need to learn to get used to it as inadvertent use of the front brake can throw you off your bicycle Your new STORCK RADDAR pedelec is equipped with modern brakes which may be far more powerful than those you were used to so far Be sure to first practise using the brakes on a level non slip surface off public roads For more information see chapter Brake System of your STORCK user manual mountain bike and the enclosed operating instruc tions Are you familiar with the type and functioning of the gears b Ask your STORCK dealer to explain you the gear system and make your self familiar with your new gears in an area free of traffic if neces sary ee a HSTOR K For more information see chapter Gears of your STORCK user manual mountain bike and the enclosed operating instructions Are both saddle and handlebars properly adjusted The saddle should be set to a height from which you can just reach the pe
10. range under your riding habits And in case it turns out that the capacity of the battery is not big enough to reach your destination you benefit from the decisive ad vantage of the STORCK RADDAR pedelec over a pure motor vehicle Without drive assistance it can be used like a conventional bicycle with unlimited range and in view of the inferior additional weight of auxil iary drive 4 5 kg and battery approx 2 5 kg nearly without losses in terms of riding characteristics The control LEDs on the display c indicate the state of stress of the system The battery s state of charge is indicated on the battery s con trol display To extend the range it is recommended that you ride with low or no as sistance at all on level or downhill trails and only fall back on maximum drive assistance with headwinds heavy additional loads and or when climbing hills Do atest ride to make yourself familiar with the riding char acteristics of your STORCK RADDAR pedelec and the possi bly higher speed and acceleration before riding on public roads Risk of accident 117 STORCK A A A Do not step on the pedals before sitting in the saddle push the thumb lever at the control unit in position L d for low est drive assistance and be ready to brake when you set off Risk of accident Keep in mind that due to the higher driving power at the rear wheel e the risk of an accident increases with slippery roads due to wetness
11. unit before every ride Do not set off on your STORCK RADDAR pedelec when the control unit shows a warning This function is planned to be available with the new generation of control units presumably introduced from model year 2012 on For more information see chapter Operation and Displays 9 HSTOR K 5 Is the battery tight in its mounting e and is it locked correctly f Never set off with a loose and unlocked battery For more information see chapter Mounting the Battery Are the tyres in good condition and do they have sufficient pres sure The minimum and maximum pressure in bar or PSI is indi cated on the tyre side g For more information see chapter Wheels and Tyre Equipment of your STORCK user manual mountain bike and the enclosed oper ating instructions Spin the wheels to check whether the rims are true Watch the gap between rim and brake pad or in the case of disc brakes between frame and rim or tyre Untrue rims can be an indication of tyres with ruptured sides or broken axles or spokes For more information see chapter Wheels and Tyre Equipment of your STORCK user manual mountain bike and the enclosed oper ating instructions 8 Test the brakes in stationary by firmly pulling the brake levers to wards the handlebars h The brake pads of rim brakes must hit the rim evenly with their entire surface without touching the tyre during braking or in open condition or in
12. wheel hub h this does not mean a higher load for the drive chain compared to that of a conventional bicycle In fact it is rather the opposite as the drive force applied by the rider is usu ally inferior to that he would apply on a conventional bicycle For more information about chain wear and maintenance see chapter Chain of your STORCK user manual mountain bike A STORCK STORCK RADDAR PEDELEC WHEELS AND TYRE EQUIPMENT SPECIAL FEATURES Puncture Rear Wheel For detailed information about repairing a puncture see chapter Puncture of your STORCK user manual mountain bike Besides spare tube or puncture kit two tyre levers and a pump a you only need an 8 mm and a 15 mm open end wrench as well as a 4 mm Allen key Wheel Removal The puncture risk can be reduced by using special puncture sealants Your STORCK dealer will be pleased to help you Shift the rear derailleur to the outmost smallest sprocket where it does not interfere with the removal of the wheel Switch off the auxiliary drive and disconnect the cable plug at the drop out on the side op posite the chain b Remove the battery from the mounting and undo the cable tie Release the bolted connection of the torque arm c completely on the side opposite the chain and unscrew both axle nuts by two to three turns subsequently Also remove the bolt of the torque arm You will find it easier to remove the rear wheel when you pull the rear derail
13. Supplementary Instructions Jy STORCK BICYCLE STORCK RADDAR Pedelec R a D o a s Please read page 5 7 Please perform the functional check Be sure to read also your STORCK before your first ride on page 8 11 before every ride user manual mountain bike 09 STORCK Some Notes on this Supplementary Instructions Pay particular attention to the following symbols Danger This symbol indicates an imminent risk to your life or AN health unless you comply with the instructions given or take preventive measures Attention This symbol warns you of wrongdoings which may re A sult in damage to property and environment Note This symbol provides you with information about how to handle the product or refers to a passage in the operating instructions that deserves your special attention The described possible consequences will not be repeated in the supplementary instructions every time one of the symbols appears BICYCLE These supplementary instructions are not intended to help you as semble a STORCK RADDAR pedelec from individual components to repair it or to make a partly assembled STORCK RADDAR pedelec ready for use These supplementary instructions are not applicable to any oth er than the displayed STORCK RADDAR pedelec Be sure to read also the STORCK user manual mountain bike that you have received from your STORCK dealer Technical details in the text and illustrations of these supplementary instructions
14. ating instructions For more information see chapters Adjusting the Bicycle to the Rider Headset of your STORCK user manual mountain bike and the enclosed operating instructions sprockets If your STORCK RADDAR pedelec fell over to the chain side verify the proper functioning of the gears Ask somebody to lift the STORCK RADDAR pedelec by the saddle and carefully shift through all the gears Pay particular attention when shifting to the small gears and make sure the rear derailleur does not get too close to the spokes d as the chain climbs onto the larger sprockets If the rear derailleur or the drop outs derailleur hanger are bent the rear derailleur may collide with the spokes This can result in damage to the rear derailleur the rear wheel and the frame Check the function of the front derailleur as a displaced front de railleur can throw off the chain thus interrupting the drive of the STORCK RADDAR pedelec For more information see chapter Gears of your STORCK user manual mountain bike and the enclosed operating instructions E YSTORSK 4 Make sure the saddle is not out of alignment using the top tube or the bottom bracket shell as a reference If necessary open the clamp realign the saddle and retighten the clamp e For more information see chapters Adjusting the Bicycle to the Rider How to Use Quick Releases of your STORCK user manual mountain bike and the enclosed operating ins
15. bt or ifyou have any questions contact your STORCK dealer Please also observe the note referring to the battery dispos alon the respective label on the battery EN STORCK Charging Process Connect the power cable to the supplied charger a Put the mains plug into a 220V socket A red LED lights up and another red LED blinks at the charger i e the charger is ready for the charging process Put the charging plug into the charging socket on the right side of the rechargeable battery b The second LED lights up red on the charger i e the rechargeable battery is properly connected and the charging process has started You can check the current state of charge during the charging process by pressing the check button c on the rechargeable battery One to five LEDs on the rechargeable battery will light up When the second LED on the charger will light up green the charg ing process is complete Pull the charging plug out of the rechargeable battery Pull the mains plug out of the socket and disconnect the mains cable from the charger A complete charging process takes five to eight hours A rechargeable battery with a bigger charging capacity may even take longer A Mounting the Battery For more information about the rechargeable battery in cluding technical specifications read the label of the battery charger as well as chapter Technical Specifications Place the rechargeable battery on the mounting de
16. c into a car and unloading it or when mounting it on a bicycle carrier system Ya 8 STORCK BEFORE EVERY RIDE Your STORCK RADDAR pedelec has undergone numerous tests dur ing production and a final check has been carried out by your STORCK dealer Nevertheless be sure to check the following points before every ride to exclude any malfunctioning that may be due to the transport of your STORCK RADDAR pedelec or to the work a third person may have performed on your STORCK RADDAR pedelec before delivery 1 0228 o 6 e o o O O Are the quick release levers a or bolted connections of the front and rear wheel properly closed and the bolts of the seat post and other components accurately tightened For more information see chapter How to Use Quick Releases of your STORCK user manual mountain bike and the enclosed operat ing instructions Are the connections of the rechargeable battery the control unit and the motor correctly plugged b For more information see chapter Rechargeable Battery and Operation and Displays 7 Is your battery fully charged c Keep in mind to entirely recharge the battery after every ride You need not wait until the battery is empty For more information see chapter Charging the Battery Does the control unit show all values d Is there any error message or warning on the control unit Check the values are correct on your control
17. dal in its lowest position with your heel Check whether your toes reach to the floor when you are sitting on the saddle c Your STORCK dealer will be pleased to help you if you are not happy with your seating position For more information see chapter Adjusting the Bicycle to the Rider of your STORCK user manual mountain bike If your STORCK RADDAR pedelec is equipped with clipless or step in pedals d Have you ever tried the shoes they go with Do not set off until you have practised engaging and disengaging the shoes from the pedals in stationary Ask your STORCK dealer to explain you the pedals For more information see chapter Pedals and Shoes of your STORCK user manual mountain bike and the enclosed operating instructions 7 STORCK 9 If you have bought a STORCK RADDAR pedelec with suspension e f you should ask your STORCK dealer to adjust the suspension mechanism to your needs before delivery Improperly adjusted sus pension components are liable to malfunction or damage In any case they will impair the performance of your bicycle as well as your safety and joy whilst cycling For more information see chapters Suspension Forks Rear Shock and Suspension Seat Posts of your STORCK user manual mountain bike Further instructions regarding full suspension bicy cles and forks are possibly enclosed with this manual AN gt A lack of practice when using clipless pedals or too muc
18. e Please be aware that cy cling is a hazardous activity that requires the rider to stay in control of his or her STORCK RADDAR pedelec at all times Like any sport cycling involves the risk of injury and damage Keep this in mind When you decide to ride a STORCK RADDAR pedelec you need to accept the risk inherent to cycling Please note that on a STORCK RADDAR pedelec you have no protection technique around you e g bodywork ABS or airbag like you have in a car Therefore always ride carefully and do respect the other traffic participants Never ride under the influence of prescription drugs drugs medicals alcohol or when you are tired Do not ride with a second person on your STORCK RADDAR pedelec and never ride without having both hands on the handlebars Observe the legal regulations concerning off road cycling These regulations may differ in each country Please respect nature when riding off road Only use your bicycle on signposted well maintained trails and hard surface roads First we would like to familiarise you with the various components used on your STORCK RADDAR pedelec Please unfold the cover of the supplementary instructions of this STORCK RADDAR pedelec Here your will find the diagram of a STORCK RADDAR pedelec includ ing rechargeable battery control unit and charger as well as all the essential components Leave the page unfolded as you read so that you can easily locate the components as they are referred to
19. ediately The auxiliary drive does not work as usually e g it propels the STORCK RADDAR pedelec without your pedalling Stop immediate ly Switch off the drive h and restart it after 15 seconds If the problem persists switch off the drive and ride on without drive assistance Con tact your STORCK dealer immediately The drive is permantly in the recuperation mode Stop immediately Switch off the drive and restart it after 15 seconds If the problem per sists switch off the drive and ride on without drive assistance Contact your STORCK dealer immediately EZ STORCK During the Charging Process The red LEDs on the charger do not light up Check the contact a If the problem persists contact your STORCK dealer The second LED keeps on blinking although the charging plug is connected on the right side of the rechargeable battery Pull the charging plug out and disconnect the charger from the mains b Wait about a minute and restart a new charging process If the problem per sists check the temperature of the battery If it is very cold wait until it has ambient temperature and restart only then a new charging proc ess If the problem persists contact your STORCK dealer The second LED flashes green after a very short period of time al though the battery is not fully charged Contact your STORCK dealer SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Your STORCK dealer will have assembled and adjusted your STORCK RADDAR pede
20. elec models and components or parts on the market It therefore focuses on your newly purchased STORCK RADDAR pedelec and standard components and provides useful in formation and warnings When doing maintenance or repair work be aware that the detailed instructions provided in your manual only refer to this STORCK RADDAR pedelec The information included here is not applicable to any other pedelec type As bicycles come in a wide varity of designs with frequent model changes the routines described may require complementary information Be sure to also observe the STORCK user manual moun tain bike as well as the instructions of the component suppliers that you have received from your STORCK dealer Be aware that these instructions may require further explanation depending on the experience and or skills of the person doing the work For some jobs you may require additional special tools or sup plementary instructions This manual cannot teach you the skills of a bicycle mechanic 3 STORCK Before you set off let us point out a few things that are very impor tant to every cyclist Never ride without a properly adjusted helmet and without glasses and take care to always wear suitable clothing As a minimum you should wear straight cut trousers and shoes fitting the pedal system Always ride carefully on public roads and observe the traffic rules so as not to endanger yourself or others This manual cannot teach you how to rid
21. h spring tension in the mechanism can lead to a very firm con nection from which you cannot quickly step out Risk of ac cident When mounting your STORCK RADDAR pedelec make sure not to step in the pedals until you sit in the saddle and gripping the handlebars tight The motor assistance might switch on suddenly and result in an uncontrolled start of your STORCK RADDAR pedelec Risk of accident AN AN AN A A fe Be aware that the distance you need to stop your bicycle may increase when you are riding with your hands on bar ends g or on multi position handlebars The brake levers are not always within easy reach Please note that in wet conditions the brake performance is less effective and the tyre grip reduced Keep this fact in mind in particular when riding on a wet road and do not ride as fast as you would in dry conditions Make particularly sure there is enough space between your crotch and the top tube h so that you do not hurt yourself if you have to get off your bicycle quickly STORCK RADDAR pedelecs are not approved for towing trailers and mounting child carriers The weight distribution on STORCK RADDAR pedelecs dif fers markedly from the weight distribution on bicycles with out drive assistance Due to the rear wheel motor it is much heavier in the rear than in the front For this reason lifting and carrying the STORCK RADDAR pedelec is more difficult Bear this in mind when loading your pedele
22. in the text Read in any case the STORCK user manual mountain bike that you have received from your STORCK dealer For your own safety never do work on your bicycle unless you feel absolutely sure about it If you are in doubt or if you have any questions contact your STORCK dealer 4 STORCK INTENDED USE Keep in mind that every bicycle type is built for a specific intended use Be sure to use your STORCK RADDAR pedelec only according to its in tended use as it may otherwise not withstand the stress fail and cause an accident with unforeseeable consequences Using it for another than the intended use will void the warranty Pedelecs pedal electric cycles are bicycles with auxiliary motor that only switches on when the pedals are moved by the rider You do not need a driver s licence for riding a pedelec if the motor assistance switches off automatically at a speed of 25 km h 15 mph Your STORCK RADDAR pedelec complies with these conditions Unlimited use of cycle lanes is permitted with your STORCK RADDAR pedelec Wearing a helmet is recommended but not compulsory STORCK RADDAR pedelecs are designed for cycling exclusively on lanes and roads with a smooth surface Only use trails that are allowed for bicycles STORCK RADDAR pedelecs are not suitable for off road use Using your STORCK RADDAR pedelec off road can result in crashes with unforeseeable consequences For more information about the intended u
23. is a very good time to take your STORCK RADDAR pedelec to your STORCK dealer for the annual inspection as they will have plenty of time for you and for servicing Servicing and repairs are jobs best left to your STORCK deal er If you have your bicycle serviced by anyone else than an expert you run the risk that parts of your STORCK RADDAR pedelec will fail Risk of accident When working on your STORCK RADDAR pedelec restrict yourself to jobs for which you are equipped e g with a torque wrench including bits f and have the necessary knowledge If a component needs to be replaced make it a rule to only use original spare parts g Wearing parts of other manu factuers e g brake pads or tyres h that are not of identical size may cause harm to the safety of your STORCK RADDAR pedelec Risk of accident For your own safety bring your STORCK RADDAR pedelec to your STORCK dealer for its first inspection after 100 to 300 kilometres 60 to 180 miles 5 to 15 hours of initial use or three to six weeks at the very latest however after three months 28 YSTORSK TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Drive Unit a Continuous rated power Torque at drive max Nominal voltage Operating temperature Storage temperature Protection class Weight Weight battery Control Unit b Operating temperature Storage temperature Protection class Weight 250W 35Nm 24 Volt 20 Celsius 4 Fahrenheit to 60
24. lec ready for use when you come to collect it Neverthe less your STORCK RADDAR pedelec needs regular care c Have your local STORCK dealer do the scheduled maintenance work This is the only way to ensure that all components function safely and reliably for many miles The bicycle will be due for its first service after 100 to 300 kilometres 60 to 180 miles three to six weeks or 5 to 15 hours of initial use The bedding in phase typically involves spokes slightly losing tension or gears becoming out of adjustment so there is every reason to have your dealer service the STORCK RADDAR pedelec at this stage This bedding and settling in process is unavoidable Therefore remem ber to make an appointment with your STORCK dealer for the first in spection of your new STORCK RADDAR pedelec The first service is very important for both functioning and durability of your STORCK RADDAR pedelec 127 STORCK The intended use of the STORCK RADDAR pedelec includes regular servicing and the replacement of wearable parts in time e g brake AN pads d or Bowden and brake cables e and therefore has an influ ence on the warranty as well It is advisable to have your STORCK RADDAR pedelec serviced regularly by your STORCK dealer after the bedding in phase If your bicycle does harder service because you ride a great deal on poor road surfaces it will require correspondingly shorter service periods The off season during the winter months
25. leur slightly backwards d Lift the STORCK RADDAR pedelec off the ground and give the wheel a gentle tap with your hand so that it drops out A A A Rotors can become hot so let them cool down before remov ing a wheel Do not pull the disc brake lever with a removed wheel and make sure to mount the safety locks when removing the wheel Release the bolt of the torque arm only do not remove it en tirely Otherwise there is the risk of the axle turning which may damage the cable 23 YSTORSK Wheel Mounting Mounting the wheel is done in the reverse order of dismounting Check before mounting the wheel whether the brake pads rest snugly in their seats in the brake calliper body The gaps between the brake pads and the wheel should be parallel and the wear indicators in their correct position Make sure you guide the rotor carefully between the brake pads and the chain is on the smallest sprocket Make sure the wheel is correctly seated in the drop outs and accurately centred between the seat and chain stays Realign the torque arm with its mounting on the frame and tighten the holding screws a little Tighten the axle nuts to the prescribed torque setting of 40 Nm and subsequently the bolted connection of the torque arm to 8 Nm e Reconnect the cable plugs Attach a cable tie f Pull the brake lever g several times after mounting the wheel Lift the STORCK RADDAR pedelec off the ground and spin the wheel With the
26. m speed of 45 km h 28 mph when riding downhill Otherwise you run the risk of blowing the fuse of the recu peration power This risk is particularly accute with the auxiliary drive being switched off Replacing the fuse it a job that must be carried out by a STORCK dealer Do not make long downhill rides with a fully charged battery You also run the risk of blowing the fuse of the recuperation power The drive assistance is independent of the chosen gear ratio and ca dence Even though modern gear derailleurs h allow gear changes under load it is recommended that you reduce the pedal force a litte before shifting in particular before shifting the front derailleur 16 STORCK Range How long and how far you can benefit from the auxiliary drive depends on several factors i e the road conditions the weight of rider and ad ditional load the rider s pedal force the degree of assistance head winds frequent stops the temperature weather conditions etc With average terrain and load the expected range varies between 40 and 60 km 25 and 37 miles It is recommended however that you ask your STORCK dealer to fit your STORCK RADDAR pedelec with a cycle computer that also determines the average speed directly on purchase The cycle computer a as well as the control LEDs on the battery b five stage from full to empty will help you gaining experience on the relation between riding performance and battery
27. ported like conventional bicy cles by public transport Before embarking remove if necessary heavy or bulky panniers and baggage as well as the rechargeable battery to facilitate the handling If necessary inform yourself about the laws and regulations concerning bicycle pedelec d transport in the countries that you intend to transit during your journey By plane Contact the airline with which you intend to travel in time and inform yourself about conditions and possibilities of taking your STORCK RADDAR pedelec with you EZ STORCK TROUBLE SHOOTING During the Ride The auxiliary drive cannot be switched on the LEDs on the control unit do not light up e Check the battery s charge state by pressing the check button and observing the charge state LEDs Check the prop er seat of the rechargeable battery in the mounting device If you still cannot switch on the auxiliary drive ride on without drive assistance Contact your STORCK dealer immediately The auxiliary drive does not work although the on off rocker switch is on I f and the LEDs on the control unit light up Stop and switch off the drive Check the proper seat of the rechargeable bat tery in the mounting device as well as the plug in connection on the rear drop out g that is on the side opposite the chain If the auxiliary drive still does not work after restarting switch it off and ride on with out drive assistance Contact your STORCK dealer imm
28. r the spring elements retract and extend as usual For more information see chapters Suspension Forks Rear Shock and Suspension Seat Posts of your STORCK user manual mountain bike 12 If your bicycle has a kick stand make sure it is fully raised c before you set off Risk of accident 13 Do not forget to take a high quality D or chain lock d with you on your ride The only way to effectively protect your STORCK RADDAR pedelec against theft is to lock it to an immovable object 11 YSTORSK AN AN AN Improperly closed quick releases and other fastenings e f can cause components of the STORCK RADDAR pedelec to come loose and result in serious accidents Do not use your STORCK RADDAR pedelec if it fails on one ofthese points Riding a defective STORCK RADDAR pedelec can result in serious accidents If you are in doubt or if you have any questions contact your STORCK dealer During use your STORCK RADDAR pedelec is undergoing stress resulting from the surface of the road and through the rider s action Due to these dynamic loads the differ ent parts of your bicycle react with wear and fatigue Please check your STORCK RADDAR pedelec regularly for wear marks scratches g deformations colour changes and any indication of cracking Components which have reached the end of their service life may break without previous warning Let your dealer maintain and service your STORCK RADDAR pedelec regularl
29. rg er To charge the battery you can either leave it mounted or remove it Do not charge the battery with another than the charger b delivered together with the battery not even with one the electrical characteris tics or plug contacts of which seem to comply with your battery Removing the Battery Unlock the battery by turning the key anticlockwise c Pull the battery upwards and remove it from the mounting device at the frame We rec ommend that you always remove the key before setting off Make sure the plug contacts at the mounting device are not damaged soiled or wetted while the battery is removed Charging the Battery On delivery the rechargeable battery of your STORCK RADDAR pedelec is usually not charged Before you set off for the first time the battery needs to be fully charged To check the battery s charge state press the check button on the left side of the battery d The battery is fully charged when all five LEDs light up With only one LED left the battery must be recharged It is however recommended that you recharge the battery after eve ry ride to benefit from the full range at all times The battery of your STORCK RADDAR pedelec has no memory effect it can therefore be charged at any time without affecting battery life For technical reasons the loading capacity of the rechargeable battery will however dete riorate with increasing battery life and after a certain number of full charging cycles
30. se for another business purpose without prior written permission Text concept photos and graphic design Zedler Institut f r Fahrradtechnik und Sicherheit GmbH www zedler de 2 HSTOR K DEAR CUSTOMER In purchasing this STORCK RADDAR pedelec you have chosen a prod uct of high quality and technology Each component of your new STORCK RADDAR pedelec has been designed manufactured and assembled with great care and expertise Your STORCK dealer gave the STORCK RADDAR pedelec its final assembly and adjustment to guarantee proper operation and many enjoyable riding experiences with complete peace of mind from the very first metres This manual contains a wealth of information on the proper use of your STORCK RADDAR pedelec its maintenance and operation as well as interesting information on its design and engineering Please read these instructions thoroughly We are sure that even if you have been cycling all your life you will find useful and detailed information Therefore before setting off on your new STORCK RADDAR pedelec be sure to read at least chapters Before Your FIRST Ride Riding a STORCK RADDAR Pedelec Special Features and Operation and Displays To have as much fun as possible during cycling be sure to carry out the functional check described in chapter Before EVERY Ride be fore setting off Even a manual as big as an encyclopaedia could not describe any possible combination of ped
31. se of your STORCK RADDAR pedelec as well as the permitted overall weight rider STORCK RADDAR pedelec and baggage see the bicycle card The bicycle card also shows whether your STORCK RADDAR pedelec is approved for trailer and child carrier mounting 5 HSTOR K BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE 1 The STORCK RADDAR pedelec is designed for a maximum overall weight including rider baggage and pedelec The maximum overall weight is specified in the bicycle card enclosed with this manual if it is not contact your STORCK dealer If you want to use your bicycle on public roads it has to comply with the respective legal requirements These requirements may vary in each country The fittings of your STORCK RADDAR pedelec are therefore not necessarily complete Ask your STORCK dealer for the laws and regulations applicable in your country or in the country you intend to use the STORCK RADDAR pedelec Have your STORCK RADDAR pedelec equipped accordingly before using it on public roads 3 The rechargeable battery of your STORCK RADDAR pedelec must be charged e before you set off for the first time Are you familiar with the handling and mounting of the recharge able battery f Before you set off for the first time check whether the battery is properly mounted that it has engaged audibly and that it is locked For more information see chapter Rechargeable Battery The control unit of your STORCK RADDAR pedelec has various
32. tructions Check the battery f g If the battery is no longer properly in its mounting or shows any damage do not use your STORCK RADDAR pedelec A damaged battery can result in the STORCK RADDAR pedelec being suddenly without drive Risk of accident Damage to the outer shell of the battery can result in water or moisture entry and short circuits or electric shocks The rechargable battery may catch fire or even explode In such a case contact your STORCK dealer immediately For more information see chapter Rechargeable Battery 6 Lift your STORCK RADDAR pedelec up a few centimetres and let it bounce onto the ground If this causes any sort of noise search for loosened bolts or components Retighten them if necessary Check whether the values shown on the control unit are correct and complete h Do not use your STORCK RADDAR pedelec if the con trol unit shows an error message or a warning Do not set off on your STORCK RADDAR pedelec when the control unit shows a warning In such a case contact your STORCK dealer immediately For more information see chapter Operation and Displays to detect any deformations colour changes or cracks Ride back very carefully by taking the shortest route possible even if your STORCK RADDAR pedelec went through this check without any problems Do not accelerate or brake hard and do not ride your bicycle out of the saddle If you are in doubt about the performance of yo
33. ur STORCK RADDAR pedelec have yourself picked up by car instead of taking any risk Back home you need to check your STORCK RADDAR pedelec thor oughly The damaged parts must be repaired Ask your STORCK dealer for help For more information about carbon components see chapter Carbon Important Information of your STORCK user manual mountain bike AN AN 14 STORCK 8 Finally take a good look at the whole STORCK RADDAR pedelec a Deformed components especially components made of aluminium can break without previous warning They must not be repaired i e straightened as the imminent risk of breakage will remain This applies in particular to the fork the handlebars the stem the cranks the seat post and the pedals When in doubt it it always recommendable to have these components replaced as your safety comes first Ask your STORCK dealer for help If your STORCK RADDAR pedelec is assembled with carbon components b it is imperative that you have your STORCK RADDAR pedelec checked by your STORCK dealer after an accident or similar incident Carbon is an extremely strong material which combines high resistance with low weight It is however one of the inherent properties of carbon that possible overstress may compromise the inner carbon fibre structure c without showing any visible deformation as is the case with steel or aluminium A damaged component can fail without previous warning Risk of accident
34. vice d at the frame and move it slightly upwards until the guide lugs of the battery shell slide into the grooves of the mounting device Subsequently slide it downwards until the plug contacts fit snugly Finish by turning the key clockwise Always make sure you have pulled out the key before you set off A 21 YSTORSK Battery Care Storing the Battery Remove the rechargeable battery e if you do not use the STORCK RADDAR pedelec for a longer period of time e g during the winter sea son Store it in a dry room at temperatures between 5 and 20 degrees Celsius The state of charge should be 50 70 of the charging capacity equal 3 to 4 LEDs on the rechargeable battery f Check the state of charge if the rechargeable battery is left unused for more than two months and recharge it if necessary Please make sure not to expose the battery to direct sun light Otherwise the cells are at risk of ageing rapidly and in the extreme case of overheating Danger of explosion Cleaning the Battery Clean the battery shell with a dry or if at all a slightly moist rag g Do not direct the water jet of a high pressure cleaner at the rechargeable battery as there is a risk of water entry and or a short circuit STORCK RADDAR PEDELEC DRIVE SPECIAL FEATURES Chain Wear The drive chain is a wearable part of your STORCK RADDAR pedelec As the auxiliary drive of your STORCK RADDAR pedelec is integrated directly in the rear
35. y and in cases of doubt it is always best to replace components 1 AFTER AN ACCIDENT Check whether the wheels are still firmly fixed in the drop outs h and whether the rims are still centred with respect to the frame or fork Spin the wheels and observe the gap either between brake pads and rim sides or between frame and tyre If the width of the gap changes markedly and you have no way to true the rim where you are you will need to release the rim brake a little so that the rim can run between the brake pads without touch ing them Please note that in this case the brakes may not act as powerfully as you are used to For more information see chapters Brake System How to Use Quick Releases and Wheels and Tyre Equipment of your STORCK user manual mountain bike as well as the enclosed operat ing instructions EB STORCK 2 Check that handlebars and stem are neither bent nor broken and 3 Check whether the chain still runs on the chainrings and the that they are level and upright a Make sure the stem is firmly fixed on the fork by trying to turn the handlebars relative to the front wheel b Briefly lean on the brake levers to make sure the handle bars are firmly fixed in the stem Realign the components if necessary and carefully tighten c the bolts to ensure a reliable clamping of the components The maxi mum torque values are printed directly on the components or specified in the enclosed oper
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