FAFREES FM8 Electric Bike User Manual

June 13, 2024
FAFREES

FAFREES FM8 Electric Bike

Congratulations

Congratulations on your purchase

Please write down your frame number in the blank space below in case of future need.

Note

Before your first ride, it is important for you to know your new e-bike well, so that you can get the best  performance, comfort, enjoyment and safety from it during your ride. To understand the new bicycleand the correct operation, you should first read the manual carefully.
Second, it is significant to take your first ride under a safe and controlled circumstance, like staying away from cars, obstacles and other cyclists.
Third, bicycles are vehicles with certain risks. Please follow the traffic rules during cycling. It’s better to  learn the local traffic rules about riding an e-bike on public roads before your first ride in case you violate the regulations. For your own safety, never forget to put on a qualified helmet before you get onthee-bike.
Fourth, the electric bike is supplied without basic mandatory equipment, which may vary from place to  place. Therefore, if you intend to use thee-bike on public roads, it’s necessary to equip the bike with thebasic mandatory equipment, in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations.
In addition, this product is designed for your personal use. Do not use it for commercial or other purposes.
Last, keep this manual safe for reference.

Warning

Before each charge, check the charger, cable and plug. If there is any damage, do not use the charger.
Before riding, check the tire pressure and check whether the wheels and handlebar are installed correctly and tightly.
Before riding, check whether the headlights are securely fastened in the correct position, clean and not covered by anything. Damaged reflectors must be replaced.

Besides, if the seat post in the seat tube is not inserted deep enough to reach the minimum insertion mark, the seat post may break. Check whether it is inserted deeper than the minimum insertion depth.
When braking on a wet road, the braking distance is usually longer than on a dry road. Therefore, brakeearlier for a safer stop.
When you have to brake urgently, please hit the right hand brake first to stop the rear wheel, and then hit the left hand brake, especially when you brake at a high speed. If the front wheel stops suddenly while the rear wheel is still cycling at a high speed, you may fall over and get hurt. So please ride it carefully.
Furthermore, avoid puddles, wet mud, swamps, water, snow or ice. Try not to use thee-bike on a rainy,stormy or snowy day. If the bicycle’s electric parts (control unit, engine and battery) get damp, wet or soaked, it will cause irreversible damage, or even a battery explosion.
This product can only be used by one adult at a time. Do not carry any extra passengers.
This vehicle is not a toy. Same as other vehicles, it is possible to fall, crash or encounter other dangerous situations. Please don’t offer your e-bike to anyone that doesn’t know how to use it correctly. If you let anyone else ride your bike, it will be your responsibility to ensure that all riders understand all  warnings, cautions, instructions and safety precautions, and to ensure that they are able to use thisproduct safely and responsibly and protect themselves and others from injury.

Digram

Product function illustration

  1. Handlebar
  2. Meter display
  3. Brake
  4. Stem
  5. Headlight
  6. Tyre
  7. Rim
  8. Spoke
  9. Brake disc
  10. Quick release of front fork
  11. Front fork
  12. Disc brake
  13. Motor
  14. Chainwheel
  15. Pedal
  16. Chain
  17. Rear derailleur
  18. Rear rack
  19. Quick release
  20. of seat tube
  21. Seat tube
  22. Rear reflector
  23. Saddle
  24. Lithium battery
  25. Battery buckle knob
  26. Battery lock key hole
  27. Charging port
Function introduction:
  1. Charging: Refer to item 26 of Figure 2, the charging hole can be seen on the left side of the battery in the frame, and it can be charged by connecting the charger. When the battery is full and the charger indicator turns from red to yellow-green, it means it is fully charged.
  2. Turn on/off: refer to Figure 4 and press and hold the ” ” button to turn on/off the power of the display.
  3. Display: The display screen lights up after power on, displaying information such as power, speed, motor speed, mileage, etc. The power speed is initially 0. Press the “+” and “-” buttons to increase and decrease the speed of power-assisted mode.
  4. Headlight : Refer to Figure 4, long press the “+” button to turn on/off the front light.
  5. Power-assisted mode: power-assisted riding, step on the pedals of the bicycle, and automatically start electric power after a certain speed. If you don’t need assistance, you can turn off the power of the display.
  6. Speed transmission: Refer to Figures 5, when the bicycle is running, you can change the mechanical speed by flipping the shift levers.
How to take out the battery:
  1. Turn the key all the way to the left to unlock it, as shown in Figure 6.

  2. Hold the lower tube of the frame with your right hand and hold the battery with your thumb to prevent it from falling, as shown in Fig. 7. Then rotate the battery buckle knob with your left hand, and the battery will pop down, and you can take out the battery.

  3. After the battery is taken out, the charger can also be connected separately for charging.
    The charging port is on the right side, as shown in Fig. 8.

Package List

Eleglide E-bike x 1

|

User Manual x 1

| Charger x 1
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Pedal x 2|

Tool Kit x 1

| Headlight x 1
Spoke Reflector x 2| Taillight x 1| LCD Display x 1

Keyx2| |

Assembly

Step 1 Install The Handlebar
A ) Take out the bike and make it stand up.
B ) Open the clip by loosing the screws on it.
C ) Place the handlebar in the right position and make sure the clip is in the middle of the bar.
D ) Lock the clip by tightening the screws.

Step 2 Install The Front Wheel
A ) Put the bike upside down and remove the temporary protected bar by loosing the nut on it.
B ) Insert the front wheel into the fork dropouts and make sure the wheel is fully seated.
C ) Remove the nut and one spring on the quick release.
D ) Slide the quick release through the hub from the opposite side of the brake disc.
E ) Slide the spring into the hub and tighten the nut to fix the quick release.

Step 3 Fix The Headset
A ) Adjust the headset of the bike to the right position.
B ) Tighten the headset with the M4/M5 socket head wrench .

Step 4 Install The Headlight
A ) Place the headlight in the right position.
B ) Fix the light by tightening the screw with the M4 socket head wrench

Step 5 Install The Pedals

Step 6 Install The LCD Display
A ) To make it easy to install, disassemble one of the supports of the display first with the M3 socket head wrench.
B ) Slightly open another support to get the display stuck on the handlebar.
C ) Slightly open the disassembled support and buckle it on the handlebar. Fix it with the M3 socket head wrench.
D ) Fix the display in the middle of the handlebar with the M3 socket head wrench.
E ) Open the clip of the display button and buckle it on the handlebar. And use the M2.5 hex wrench to tighten the clip and fix the button.
F ) Connect the display cable with the power cord.

Note: don’t overtighten screws when you install the display Or it will cause permanent damage to it. The
display can be mounted firmly with 0.2N.m torque.

Step 7 Install Spoke Reflectors

Step 8 Install The Seat
A ) Slide the seat post into the support frame.
B ) Adjust the seat to a suitable height and fix it by tightening and locking the quick-release clip.

Step 9 Turn The Power on
A ) Lock the battery and turn the display on. Then it’s ready to go!

LCD Display Guide

Warning

  1. Please cut the power supply of the bike before you disconnect the display. Otherwise, it may cause permanent damage to the display.
  2. Don’t overtighten the screws when you install the display. Normally, the display can be mounted firmly on the handlebar with 0.2N.m torque. Overtightening it will causepermanent damage to the display.
  3. Don’t soak the display in the water or clean it with water spray. Use a soft and damp cloth to wipe it slightly. Do not clean it with detergent, alcohol, gasoline, acetone, or other corrosive/volatile solvents.
  4. When you ride the bike on rainy days, please clog the USB port of the display to protect it from water and rain. Don’t plug any devices in the USB port in the rain.
  5. Please follow the local regulations about the disposal of the display.
  6. Users will be responsible for the damage caused by improper or incorrect installation.

Diagram

1 Screen 2 Shell
3 Screws for Adjusting Support Angle(M3*6)
4 Supports 5 Screws for Fixing the Support(M3*7 2)
6 Rubber Clog of USB Port
1 ON/OFF
2 UP
3 DOWN

Contents on the Display

1| Malfunction Mark|

9

| Trip Distance
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2| Push Mode| Odometer
3| Ass ist Mode| Single Average Speed
4| Ass ist Level| Single Maximum Speed
5| Light-on Mark| Trip Time
6| Speed Unit| Cal orie
7| Battery Level Indicator| Power
8| Real-time Speed/Error Code| 10| Speedometer

Note: trip data will be cleared when the display reboots.

Battery Level Indicator
[81%-100%]
[61%-80%]
[41%-60%]

[21%-40%] [6% – 20%] [0%- 5%]

Functions & Operations

Power on/off

Long press   to turn the display on/off.

| Light on/off

Long press  to turn the bike light on/off.

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Shifting Speed Level| 6km/h Push Mode
Short press       or       to shift among 5 speed| Long press      for 5s till the push mode mark
levels, including 7 2km/h, 7 6km/h, 20km/h,| turns up on the screen. Then the push mode is
23km/h and 25km/h.| act ivated.

Activating More Functions
First, long press ( )to turn the LCD display on. Then long press and at the same time for 2-3 seconds to enter or exit the menu interface. In the menu interface, short press( ) to shift to the next  menu and press or to set the menu items. To ensure users’ safety, the menu interface can only work when the bike is stationary.

Adjusting LCD Backlight
Enter the “Light” menu and adjust the LCD backlight illuminance by pressing flor Level 1 is the
darkest and level 5 is the brightest. Then press ( )to keep the change and exit the “Light” menu .

Setting Auto Power off
Enter the “OFF” menu and set the time within 0-10 minutes by pressing or 0 means the auto
off function is turned off. Press( ) to keep the change and exit the “OFF” menu .

Changing Speed Unit
Enter the “Unit” menu and change the speed unit by pressing or Then press ( )to keep the change and exit the “Unit” menu .

Error Tracking
When the malfunction mark shows up on the screen, the number at the center of the screen is the error code. Please check the following causes and solutions.

Error Codes Causes Solutions

21

| Abn ormal current or damaged MOS tube;| a Replace the MOS tube; b.Replace the battery;

23

| The motor is out of phase.| a.Replace the motor;

b.Replace the motor adapter cable; c.Replace the contro ller;

24

| Motor hall signal abnorma lit y;| a.Rep lace the motor;

b.Replace the motor adapter cable; c.Replace the contro ller;

25

|

Brake issue;

| a.Adjust the brake lever to make sure it backs properly; b.Replace the brake lever;

c.Replace the contro ller;

26

|

Under voltage fault;

| a. Charge the battery;

b. Re-connect the battery and the controller; c.Replace the contro ller;

d. Replace the display;

30

|

Communication error;

| a. Re-connect the display and cont roller; b.Replace the display;

c.Replace the controller;

Maintenance

Cleaning
Use a soft and wet cloth to wipe the mainframe clean. Dirt that is hard to remove can be scrubbed with a toothbrush and toothpaste, then cleaned with a soft and damp cloth. Do not wash your e-bike with  alcohol, gasoline, acetone, or other corrosive/volatile solvents. These substances may damage the appearance and internal structure of thee-bike. Do not soak the bike or wash it with a pressure washer or hose.

Storage
A ) Bicycle

  1. Do not expose thee-bike to direct sunlight or rain for an extended period of time, and avoid storing it  at a high temperature. It’s better to store the bike in a dry and safe place at a temperature of0°C-25°C.
  2. Avoid corrosive gas, so as to avoid chemical corrosion and damage to the electrical parts and painted surfaces, which may lead to operational failure and accident.
  3. Don’t store it in an explosive or flammable environment or near flammable liquids.

B ) Lithium-ion Battery

  1. Charge the battery after each ride and avoid draining the battery completely. Because completely draining the battery may cause permanent damage to it. Never keep the lithium-ion battery discharged for a long time. If the voltage of the cell drops under allowed limit due to self-discharge, it will cause damage. For maximum durability, store the battery charged up to 50% of the maximum capacity.
  2. Never charge the battery in an explosive or flammable environment or near flammable liquids. Do not charge the battery on a flammable substrate, such as paper, textiles, etc., when the battery is detached from the vehicle. Charge it at a safe place away from flammable items.
  3. Never charge a battery which is already damaged or is leaking.
  4. Don’t charge the battery too long. Stop charging when it gets full.
  5. Charge or discharge the battery at a temperature within 0~45°C.
  6. It is better to store the battery indoors within 20°C~25°C temperature while it is not being used for a long time. (When used at 25°C, the battery range and performance is at its best. But using it at a temperature below 0°C can decrease its mileage and performance.)
  7. Do not store the battery at a too high or too low temperature.
  8. The humidity of the storage place should be 60±25%RH. As for the working place, the humidity should be 5~85%RH.
  9. Do not puncture, hit or crash the battery.
  10. Don’t try to disassemble the old or damaged battery or throw it away. Please take it to the local professional battery recycling facility.

C) Other Parts

Head Sets| Remove, clean and lubricate the rims annually. Replace them if

necessary.

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Joints| Continuously check all nuts, bolts and quick-release devices for

tightness.



Brakes

| Lubricate the brake cables slightly with oil monthly. Check the adjustment and replace the brake parts (blocks, shoes, pads) in time if they are worn. The cables must be replaced if they are

damaged / down.

Front Suspension Fork| Entrust it to experts.
Tires| Regularly check for damage, wear, cut and air leakage.


Wheel Hubs

| Lubricate the hub bearings monthly. Check and adjust the cones, if

necessary, to prevent the hubs from rubbing against the forks.

Pedals| Lubricate the bearings and check for tightness.


Cranks

| Lubricate the bearings monthly (unless a maintenance -free center

bracket is installed on the bike). Check whether all center bracket parts are correctly tightened.


Chain

| Take it off and clean it every 6 months. The chain must be clean but

not dry.


Rims

| Frequently check whether the wheels are tight and secure. The rims should be protected from oil, wax, grease, adhesive, etc. Check

whether the spokes are loosing or missing.


Sprockets

| Clean regularly as necessary and grease lightly. Keep the front and

rear derailleur running smoothly by adjusting.

Saddle and Seat Post| Check whether the screws, nuts and quick-release devices are tight.
Kickstand| Clean and lightly grease it annually.

Attention : when lubricating, make sure the lubricant doesn’t get on the brake discs and pads.
Otherwise, the brake system may fail to function.

Troubleshooting

Please check the following issues and solutions before sending the product to designated repair offices.

Problem Possible Causes Solutions
The display fails to work or the vehicle can’t be turned on. a.  No

power supply;
b.  The electric wire is not plugged in properly or tightly;
c.  The display is damaged;
d.  Controller burnout or water damage;| a.  Charge the battery;
b.  Reconnect the electric wire properly and tightly;
c. & d. Contact the re-seller forhelp;
The front light fails to

work.

| a.  The wire isn’t plugged in properly;
b.  It is damaged;| a.  Plug the wire in properly;
b.  Contact the re-seller;
The battery fails to charge.| a.  The charger isn’t plugged in properly;
b.  It is out of the recommended temperature range;
c.  The battery is charged below rated voltage;
d.  It is damaged;| a.  Plug it in properly and charge it again;
b.  Charge it at a proper tempera ture;
c.  Charge it under rated voltage;
d.  Contact the re-seller;
Insufficient Riding Distance| a.  Battery isn’t fully charged;
b.  Low tire pressure;
c.  Frequent braking;
d.  Battery aging or battery capacity attenuation;
e.  Low ambient temperature;|

a.  Fully charge the battery;
b.  Check the tire pressure before each use;
c.  Develop good riding habits;
d. & e. It’s normal;

The motor fails to work.| a.  The brake lever doesn’t back properly;
b.  The electric wire isn’t plugged in properly;
c.  The sensor or controller is inefficient;|

a.  Adjust the brake lever;
b.  Plug the electric wire in properly;
c.  Contact the re-seller for help;

Attention : if any other failures occur and you can not find any solution from the chart above, please contact the re-seller to solve it. Any other maintenance and repair that need to be done by using professional tools and techniques, should be performed by a qualified bicycle mechanic designated by manufacturer or the maintenance center.

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