SCHWALBE AIRMAX Smart Bike Sensor User Manual
- June 8, 2024
- SCHWALBE
Table of Contents
SCHWALBE AIRMAX Smart Bike Sensor
Features
Tire pressure
- Max. pressure: 10 bar / 145 psi
- Sensor-wieght per pcs.: 12 g
- Dust – and waterproof according to IP67
- Battery: CR1632
- Battery lifetime: about 400h (riding time)
- Easy installation
- Easy and precise pumping due to pressure display with no delay
- Instant low- / high-pressure notification
- Two colour LED- pressure Indication on the Airmax
Speed
- Precise speed sensor. No GPS signal needed.
Thermometer
- For ambient temperature
Included parts
- 2x Airmax
- 2x Battery CR1632
- 2x Valve adapter
- 2x Star-rimnut
- 2x O-ring
- 2x valve tool
Safety instructions
- The Airmax housing must not touch bicycle frame, fork or other bicycle parts during riding.
- Do not use pressure washer or aggressive cleaners for cleaning
- Do not use sharp and/ or metallically tools for exchanging the battery
- Before installing make sure that all parts are clean and free from dust and mud. Take special care of all rubber gaskets and parts getting in contact with those gaskets
- Always chose an appropriate tire pressure for your ride
Requirements
- Applicable to French-/ Sclaverand- valve with external thread and exchangeable valve core
- Suitable for tires with inner tube and tubeless tires
- Valve length above rim: 9-26mm
Preparation for installation
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Remove the valve adaptor from the Airmax housing
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Open the battery cap by turning it anti- clockwise
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Insert battery (CR1632) into the battery cap. Positive pole towards battery cap
Caution: Do not use sharp and/ or metallically tools for exchanging the battery -
Close the battery cap by pushing and turning it clockwise
Installation
- Remove the whole pressure from the tire
- Remove the valve core from the valve stem
- Remove the rim nut (if existent)
- Screw on the star- rimnut tightly by hand (do not use tools!)
- Install the o-ring right on top of the star- rimnut
- Fill in tire sealant in case of a tubeless application which requires sealant
- Install the Airmax housing on top of the star- rimnut. Please mind the rotation direction
- Screw on the valve adapter tightly. Use the delivered valve tool and hold up the Airmax housing
- Inflate the tire up to the desired pressure. Readjust the pressure once the tire pressure is displayed
Disassembly
- Clean the Airmax if dirty/ dusty (do not use pressure washer or aggressive cleaners)
- Remove the whole pressure from the tire
- Screw off the valve adapter with the valve tool. Meanwhile hold up the Airmax housing
- Remove the Airmax housing.
Caution: Please make sure that the o-ring does not get lost!
Trouble shooting
The Airmax does not go on (LED’s do not work)
- Turn wheel for some seconds or shake the entire bike
- Remove and reinstall the battery cap. Check battery position (positive pole must be positioned towards battery cap)
- Try an other battery
Leaking
- Check position and condition of the o-ring which must be fitted on top of the starrimnut!
- Inspect the inner tube for leaks
- Tubeless Set-up:
- a) Check whether the star- rimnut is tightened properly
- b) Is there any visible leaking on tire- or rim-surface?
A gap developed in between Airmax and rim
- Loosen the valve adapter by about one revolution anti- clockwise with the valve tool
- Turn the Airmax housing clockwise until it seats solidly on the rim. Please mind the rotation direction
- Tighten the valve adapter firmly. Use the delivered valve tool and hold up the Airmax housing
- Readjust tire pressure if needed
FCC STATEMENT
Model: AIRMAX
FCC ID: O4GTPMS
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment can be installed and operated with a minimum distance 5millimeters between the radiator and user’s body. And this equipment has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement at 5millimeters distance.
ISED Statement
Model: AIRMAX
IC: 7666A-TPMS
CAN ICES-003(B) / NMB-003(B)
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference.
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
The device meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section
2.5 of RSS 102 and compliance with RSS-102 RF exposure, users can obtain
Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated
with a minimum distance of 5 millimeters between the radiator and your body.