Polini motori E-P3 Use And Maintenance Manual
USE AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
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- Thank you for choosing an E-bike equipped with Polini E-P3 motor.
- Only drive your vehicle using protective clothing
- Please look at the web page www.poliniebike.com for tutorial
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CONTENTS
1.0- Important notice
1.1- Important information for your safety
2.0- E-P3 POLINI system features
2.1- Turn E-P3 system on
2.2- Turn E-P3 system off
3.0- Battery
3.1- Data sheet
3.2- About the battery charging
3.3- Installing and removing the battery
3.4- Battery key
3.5- Cleaning the battery
3.6- Battery charge
3.7- Information about the charger LED light
3.8- Dual Battery
4.0- Display
4.1- Controls
4.2- Visualizations
4.3- Switch the display off
4.4- Headlights – installation of additional lights
5.0- Pedal-assist setting
5.1- Advices to optimize the battery range
5.2- Walk assist mode (walk)
6.0- Servicing and errors research
6.1- Cleaning the motor
7.0- Assembly of the water bottle holder
8.0- Firware update
9.0- Disposal
10.0- Warranty
1.0- IMPORTANT NOTICE
For safety, carefully read this users’ manual before using and follow
it for correct use.
• Go to the place of purchase or to a bicycles’ dealer for information
on the installation and adjustment of the products which are not
included in this manual.
• Do not disassemble or alter this product.
• Use the product according to the local laws and regulations.
1.1- Important Safety information
! DANGER How to handle the battery
• Do not deform, modify and disassemble the battery. Do not apply
welding on the battery itself. Doing so may cause leakages, overheating, bursting or ignition of the battery.
• Do not leave the battery near sources of heat such as heaters. Do
not heat the battery or throw it into the fire. Doing so may cause
bursting or ignition of the battery.
• Do not subjects the battery to strong shocks or throw it. Doing so
may cause bursting or ignition of the battery.
• Do not place the battery into fresh or sea water and avoid the
battery terminals getting wet. Doing so may cause bursting or ignition
of the battery.
• Use only the proper Polini charger to recharge the battery and
respect the indicated charging conditions. Not doing so may cause
bursting or ignition of the battery.
• If any liquid leaking from the battery gets into contact with your
eyes, immediately wash the affected area with clean water without
rubbing your eyes and seek medical advice immediately. If this is not
done the battery liquid may damage your eyes.
• Do not recharge the battery in places with high humidity or outdoors. Doing so may result in electric shock
• Do not insert or remove the plug while it is wet. If this is not observed, electric shock may result. If there is water leaking out of the
plug, dry it thoroughly before inserting it.
• If the battery does not become fully charged after 6 hours of
charging, immediately unplug the battery from the outlet to stop
charging and contact the dealer. If this is not observed it may cause
overheating, bursting or ignition of the battery.
• Do not use the battery if it has any noticeable scratches or other
external damage. If this is not observed it may cause bursting,
overheating or other problems.
• The operating temperatures ranges of the battery are given below.
Do not use the battery with temperature outside these ranges. If the
battery is used or stored in temperatures outside these ranges, fires,
injuries or operation problems may occur.
1. During use: –20 °C /+ 60 °C
2. During charging: 0 °C /+ 45 °C
To ensure safe riding
• To avoid accidents when the bicycle is moving, do not dedicate too
much attention to the display of the cycle-computer.
Using the product safely
• Be sure to remove the battery before wiring or connecting the parts
to the bicycle. Otherwise an electric shock may result.
! CAUTION
To ensure safe when riding
• Observe the instructions given in the user’s manual for the bicycles.
Using the product safely
• Periodically check the battery charger, particularly the wire, plug
and the case to check the presence of any damage. If the charger or
adapter are broken, do not use them till they have been repaired.
• This device is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensor or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
• Do not allow children to play near the products.
• Contact a dealer for any information about installation and
adjustment of the product.
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• Do not turn the bicycle upside-down, leaning it on the ground. This
operation may damage the display or the button.
• Handle the products carefully and avoid subjecting them to any
strong shocks.
! CAUTION - Do not use high pressure water jets or steam
jets to clean the motor, display and battery because they could cause
damages or malfunctioning. If it should happen, please immediately
contact an authorized dealer. Do not use jets of compressed air to dry
the motor.
How to handle the battery
• Do not leave the battery in a place exposed to direct sunlight, inside
a vehicle on a hot day, or other hot places. This may result in battery
leakage.
• If any leaked fluid gets on your skin or clothes, wash it off immediately with clean water. The leaked fluid may damage your skin.
• Store the battery in a safe place out of the reach of infants or pets.
• If any malfunctions or other problems occur, contact the dealer.
• Never attempt to modify the system yourself, as it may cause problems of malfunctioning.
• When the battery is removed, the bicycle works as a normal bicycle.
If the light is connected to the motor, it does not turn on.
• When charging the battery while it is mounted on the bicycle, be
careful of the following:
- When charging, make sure that there is no water on the charging
port or on the charger plug.
- Make sure that the battery is locked into the battery mount before
charging.
- Do not remove the battery from the battery when charging.
- Do not use the battery with the charger mounted.
- Close the charging port on the battery when not charging.
• When carrying the E-Bike in a car, remove the battery from the
bicycle and place the battery on a stable surface in the car.
• Before connecting the battery, make sure that there is not build-up
water or dirt on the connector where the battery will be connected.
• The use of a Polini genuine battery is recommended
• Keep out of the reach of children
• Before cleaning the E-Bike, always remove the battery.
2.0- FEATURES OF POLINI E-P3 SYSTEM
The following information must be satisfied before using the E-P3
propulsion system:
• Battery is charged, inserted and turned on.
• Speed sensor is connected in accordance to the central movement
and the magneto is properly placed.
When the speed of 25km/h is reached, the propulsion system
disconnects automatically. The system turns on again when starting
pedalling and the speed is lower than 25km/h.
Power assist stops simultaneously when the rider stops pedalling.
Quick re-start of the power assist upon starting pedalling. Power assist
system cooperates and harmonizes with rider’s output.
2.1- Turn E-P3 system on
1. Turn the battery ON using the on/off button
2. Select your preferred assist mode from 1 to 5 using the arrow
buttons.
3. The motor will start when the pedals start turning
4. Change the assist mode in accordance with the conditions of use.
2.2- Turn E-P3 system off
To turn the E-P3 system off, first switch the display off and the battery
will switch off too.
FOR MODELS PRODUCED BEFORE 2019 ONLY
To turn the system off, first switch the display off and then switch the
battery off. By turning off the display only, the battery remains ON
for 2 hours with a low battery consumption.
➔ CAUTION
1- To keep the travelling data updated on the display, first turn the
display off and then the battery. On the contrary the travelling data
on the display are not saved properly.
2- It is not possible to turn the display off while riding the E-bicycle.
3.0- BATTERY
3.1- Data sheet: Lithium ion rechargeable battery
Nominal tension 36 V
Nominal capacity 13.8Ah
Energy 500 Wh
Working temperature Charged: 0°+45°C - Dead: -20°+60°C
Storage temperature 1 year: -20°+25°C - 3 months: -20°+45°C
1 month: -20°+55 °C
Air humidity 45-70 %
Dimensions 348x81x72.3 mm
Weight 2.620 Kg
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! DANGER
• Use the POLINI specified battery charger and observe the specified
charging conditions when charging the battery. Not doing so may
cause overheating, bursting or ignition of the battery.
! CAUTION
• When removing the battery charger power plug from the outlet or
the charging plug from the battery, do not pull it out by the cord.
• When charging the battery while it is mounted on the bicycle, be
careful not to trip over the charger cord or get anything caught on it.
This may lead to injury or cause the bicycle to fall over, damaging the
components.
• If the bicycle is stored for an extended period of time immediately
after purchasing it, charge the battery before using the bicycle.
3.2- Indications of the battery charge level
After pushing the LED light button, the five LED lamps indicate the
charge level. Each LED corresponds to 20% of capacity. You can check
the current charging status on the LED lamp on the battery (state of
charge). When charging the battery, the LED lamps are blinking.
LED Charge level
| 0 - 20 %
|| 20 - 40 %
||| 40 - 60 %
|||| 60 - 80 %
||||| 80 -100 %
2. Insert the key in the cylinder on the battery holder.
3. To open it, turn the key while pulling the battery upwards.
4. Grab the upper side of the battery and remove it from the holder.
Installing the battery
1. Insert the battery into the battery mount paying attention not to
damage the rubber gasket.
2. First insert the upper part of the battery and then the bottom part
of the electric connectors.
3. Press the battery until a click is heard to lock it. Battery may be
assembled even if the key is not inserted.
4. Proceed carefully and without too much strength to avoid damaging the electric connectors.
! WARNING
When the battery charge level is at 10%, the system manages independently the motor assistance to exploit the residual charge at the
best. When the battery charge is not enough to give assistance to the
motor, the system will stop independently the motor to grant the use
of the light and of the display.
3.3- Installing and removing the battery
➔ CAUTION: always turn the battery off before removing or
installing it.
Removing the battery
1. Unscrew the security screw.
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5. Tighten the safety screw.
6. Remove the key and store it in a safe place.
! DANGER – Do not ride the bicycle with the key inserted, to
prevent the battery from falling out and avoid loosing the key.
➔ CAUTION: Before riding your bicycle, make sure that the batte-
ry is locked in place and charging port cap is closed.
➔ CAUTION: before carrying the bicycle remove the battery
and store it in a dry place. Protect the bicycle electric contacts from
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