DEMON ELECTRIC ARGO Electric Bike Instruction Manual

: June 17, 2024
: DEMON ELECTRIC

DEMON ELECTRIC ARGO Electric Bike

DEMON ELECTRIC ARGO Electric Bike

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

First of all, we would like to thank you for choosing the ARGO electric bike.
We warmly welcome you to our Demon Electric family. We wish you enjoy the numerous kilometers and happy moments with your new bike.
After the initial shipment we have made many improvements and modifications for the ARGO including:

Suspended seat post – Takes the shock out of the big bumps, without the cost or complexity of suspension.
Adjustable handlebar stem- Provides up to 1 1/2” of rise and reach adjustment, for fully customizable riding position.
Upgraded Shimano derailleur- Rigid cast aluminum construction gives smoother, more precise shifting.
New gearing, with taller top gear for relaxed touring, plus a lower low gear for tight, technical riding.
Demon Electric E-Bikes can be upgraded with additional accessories, such as water bottle holders, phone mounts, etc.

BELOW ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR THE INITIAL BATTERY CHARGING PROCESS:

Before using the e-bike for the first time, we strongly recommend that you conduct a preliminary battery check-up and perform a full charge for optimal performance.
To charge the battery, before riding connect the e-bike to the charger and allow the battery to reach full capacity. According to the manufacturer’s instructions, the initial charge typically takes between 48 to 72 hours prior to your first ride.
During the charging process, keep an eye on the LED indicator or display on your battery charger. This will give you insights into the charging progression. If you encounter any problems, don’t hesitate to reach out to the manufacturer for assistance.
After the battery has been fully charged, it’s recommended to take your e-bike out for a test ride. Pay attention to its performance, including the speed, range, and power-assistance levels. Any significant discrepancies might imply that the battery capacity is compromised and needs further attention.
Even when the e-bike is not being used frequently, it’s crucial to regularly charge and discharge the battery. This practice helps to prevent battery degradation during periods of storage.
Email us at pdisales@pdintl.ca

IMPORTANT

Electric Bikes can be dangerous to use. The user or consumer assumes all risk of personal injuries, damage, or failure of the bicycle or system and all other losses or damages to themselves and others and to any property arising as a result of using the bicycle.
As with all mechanical components, the bicycle is subjected to wear and high stresses. Different materials and components may react to wear or stress fatigue in different ways.
If the design life of a component has been exceeded, it may suddenly fail possibly causing injuries to the rider. Any form of crack, scratches or change of coloring in highly stressed areas indicate that the life of the component has been reached and it should be replaced.
Please do not hesitate to contact us. If any problems may occur, please email us at customersupport1@pdintl.ca for any customer service solutions such as replacement parts, technical information, and any other issues.
All new E-Bike purchases come with a 2-year warranty, the warranty card must be filled in and registered in order to qualify for warranty.
For any other commercial or general inquires please contact Demon Powersports at 905 881 9510 or Email us at pdisales@pdintl.ca

PLEASE NOTE: THIS MANUAL IS NOT INTENDED AS A DETAILED USER, SERVICE, REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE MANUAL. PLEASE SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN FOR SERVICE, REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE.

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE, MODIFY OR REPLACE ELECTRICAL PARTS

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Your bike has been pre-assembled and requires only a few simple steps to get it ready for you to ride:
Remove the outside carton after cutting the nylon bands. Remove all the inside cardboard protection and bubble wrap. Carefully remove your bike from the carton and gently rest it in place. Be careful not to cut any wires when cutting the zip ties.

Remove brake pad holders when installing, avoid squeezing the brakes when removing the pad holder.
Ensure the following pieces are included in the package. If there are any missing parts, please contact Demon for help replacing missing pieces.

Bike
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Front Wheel
Pedals
Charger
Assembly Tools
- Screw Driver **

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  * Wrench Set  

  * Allen Key Set

Assembly Instructions

Kickstand
Seat

INSTALL KICKSTAND

Place the kickstand underneath the hole between the battery and the rear wheel.
Insert the bolt through the hole from above and tighten the bolt onto the kickstand with the 8mm Allen key. Turn allen key clock-wise to tighten.

Install Kickstand

INSTALL PEDALS

Using the 15mm wrench provided in the toolkit, attach, and tighten the pedals. PLEASE NOTE – The pedals are marked “L” for Left and “R” for Right.

Install Pedals

The left pedal is attached by turning it counter clockwise and the right pedal is tightened by turning it clockwise. Make sure the pedals are tightly attached to the crank arms to prevent stripping.
(See picture below)

Install Pedals

INSTALL HANDLE BARS

Tighten the 4 pinch screws with the 4mm Allen key. Loctite is recommend on the screw. Align the brake controls so they are facing slightly downward. Make sure the handlebar is centered.
Install Handle Bars

INSTALL HEADLIGHT

Install the headlight and fender to the front fork with the given bolt and nut, tighten with the 5mm Allen key.

Install Headlight

INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

Install the front wheel between the front fork, make sure to align the brake disk with the brake caliper, Avoid squeezing brakes and ensure the brake disc is not rubbing against the wheel.
Fasten the wheel hub using the provided washer and fasteners. Use the 15 mm wrench to tighten the fasteners into place.

Install Front Wheel

REAR FENDER INSTALLATION

Mount the rear fender onto the frame near the rear wheel using the provided hardware.
Tighten the hardware into place using the 5 mm allen key and 10 mm wrench.

Rear Fender Installation

BATTERY REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Remove and install the battery
The key ties to the handle on the battery. If the key is on the “Off” position, push the key in,
and turn it to the “Unlock” position, then pull the battery out of the frame. When
mounting the battery, you should align the battery and the rail on the frame, and slide the battery into
the frame. Then turn the key to the “On” position.
Introduction of the battery
There are two positions on the battery lock.
“ON”: The bike is powered on, and the battery locks on the frame. The key cannot be removed at this time.
“OFF”: The bike is powered off, but the battery is locked on the frame. The key can be removed at this time.

INSTALL SEAT

Make sure the seat is tight enough so that you cannot twist it out of alignment. Pull the seat clamp handle away from the seat post and slide the seat up or down to adjust it. Move the clamp handle inward toward the seat post so it is held tight by the clamp.

Install Seat

SERIAL NUMBER

Locate the bike’s serial number on the underside of the controller box.
Please note the bike’s serial number and battery serial number on the user manual’s last page in case of stolen or missing.

BATTERY CHARGING

Find the charging port on the battery, connect the charger’s plug to the battery charging port first, and then connect the other side plug to the AC outlet (120V). The charger’s LED is the red color when charging, and it will turn to green color when the battery is fully charged. It will take 6-8 hours to fully charge the battery. Remember to charge the battery fully before first riding.
Please note: Please do not charge the battery indoors, recommend to charge in a cool, ventilated and open space.
There is a small button on the battery, turn on the battery, press and hold the small button, you can see the remaining capacity of the battery (There is one red light + two green lights when fully charged).

m Battery Charging

4. Battery storage outside of the ebike

If the battery is not used for an extended period, charge it fully and recharge it every two months.

Store it in a cool, dry place.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Lighting Up The Display
Turn the key to the “ON” position, press the “ON/OFF” button on display, and the display will light up. Note: The default pedal assist level is “LOW”.
Testing The Throttle And Pedal Assist Mode
The bike has three modes: throttle, pedal-assist, and walk-assist. Please lift the rear wheel, then test them separately.
A. Throttle: please twist the throttle. It is on the right side of the handlebar.
B. Pedal Assist: please lift the rear wheel and turn the pedal by hand. The motor will work one time once you turn the crank 3/4-cycle.
Testing The Brake System
Please hold the two brake levers on both sides of the handlebar, then trying to push the bike forward to make sure the bike is assembled firmly, and brakes can stop the bike properly.
Please Note: You can
adjust the brake cable’s tightness lightly by adjusting the knobs on the caliper.
5. You are ready to ride!

Display Instrument Setting

ON/OFF: Turn on the power, press the “ON/OFF” button, the power will be turned ON or OFF.
Mode: Press the “mode” button to select the pedal assistant power with pedals and throttle (Levels 1-5).
Power: Power is indicating the battery power. It should be four red LED when fully charged.
Light: Turn on the front headlight, press the “ON/OFF” button, the head light will be turned ON or OFF.

Display Instrument Setting

Troubleshooting

We fully understand your feelings when you meet a problem with the bike. Contacting us on the website where you bought the bike and telling us your problem in detail with some pictures and videos will be the fastest and easiest way to help you solve the problem. Please don’t forget to leave your order number to us for reference.
The following are some assist tips for electrical problems:

The display can not light up

Please fully charge the battery (6-8 hours). The LED on the charger should be green color when the battery is full charged.
If it still doesn’t work, please check the wires and battery, please make sure the connections are not loose, and the battery installs in place, then please light up the display in the correct order (light up the power button on the battery, press the “6km” button, and hold).
If it still doesn’t work, we need to get a voltmeter, and do some testing:
First, please light up the power button, and test the battery output voltage. If the voltage is “0”, it means there is something wrong with the battery output plug, cell, or fuse. Please take a picture or a video to show your testing result, and then send it to us. The customer service department will give you a solution. If the battery voltage is not “0”, but less than 32V, please full charge the battery (6-8 hours), then test it again; if the battery voltage is between 32v-42v, but the display can not be light up, it means the battery is in good condition, we need to test the other two plugs.
Second, please open the controller box, and find the power wire (black and red color) that connecting the battery and controller. Please test the power wire’s voltage. If it is “0”, it means the power wire needs to replace, please take pictures, and send the pics to us. If the voltage is the same as the battery, there’s no problem with the power wire. We need to test the output voltage of the controller. It is the plug that connects the controller and display. It has five wires on the plug, please test the red and black wires. If the voltage is “0”, it means the controller needs to be replaced, please take some pictures and send them to us; if the voltage is the same as the battery, it means the display needs to be replaced. Please picture the testing results and send them to us. It will help us for solving your problem asap.

Troubleshooting

The throttle does not work

We mean the display can be lighted up, but the throttle does not work. The brakes have two functions when you press the brake lever: 1. it will stop the bike 2. it will cut the power of the motor.
First, please check the brake lever, and make sure the brake lever can hold or release fluently. If not, maybe the brake cut the power. Please video your problem and send it to us. We will give you a solution.
Second, Please test the pedal assist mode, (please lift the rear wheel, then turn the crank a whole cycle), and walk assist mode(press the “down” button and hold 3 seconds). If only the throttle does not work, it means the throttle needs to be replaced. Please video your testing and send the video to us. If none of the three modes works, we need to test the motor wire and brake sensor.
Third, please find the plug on the motor wire, the connection may loose. Please re-plug it, restart the bike, and then test all three modes, if it still doesn’t work, we need to check the brake sensor.
Fourth, please open the controller box, and find the two plugs that connect the brake levers and controller. It is the only two plugs that have two wires on each plug. Please disconnect them , then test all three modes again. If they work, it means the brake sensor is defective.
The brake wires need to be replaced. If it still doesn’t work, it means the controller needs to be replaced. Please video your problem, and send the video to us.
If it still doesn’t work after replacing the brake wire or controller, please video how you do the troubleshooting, and send the video to us.

Troubleshooting

WARNINGS AND SAFETY

You should check the operation of your brake inhibitor switches before every ride. While riding slowly in a controlled environment (like a driveway), engage the motor, then squeeze each brake in turn. The motor should lose power immediately and remain off as long as a brake lever is depressed.
Always use the lowest assist setting until you are comfortable with the bike and feel confident controlling the electric assist.
Keep your hands on the brake levers and remember that they will always slow or stop the bike if pulled.
Use only the battery provided with your bicycle. Even if it is physically possible to connect another type of battery, it is dangerous and potentially damaging to do so.
Never short circuit on the discharge terminals of the battery. A short circuit will damage the battery and could cause a fire resulting in severe injury or death, and property damage. When handling the battery outside the bicycle, be aware of conductive materials that may short the battery terminals, such as coins, nails, etc.
Electric bikes are faster and heavier than normal bikes. When riding in wet weather, you should use extra caution. Local laws may prohibit the use of high-speed electric bicycles on bike paths or trails. Be sure you are familiar with the laws in your area. Even if legal, it is usually not safe to ride at high speed on paths or trails around other users.
Like any mechanical device, a bicycle and its components are subject to wear and stress. Different materials and mechanisms wear or fatigue from stress at different rates and have different life cycles. If a component’s life cycle is exceeded, the component can suddenly and catastrophically fail, causing serious injury or death to the rider.
Scratches, cracks, fraying, and discoloration are signs of stress-caused fatigue and indicate that a part is at the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced.

Electric Bikes can be dangerous to use. The user or consumer assumes all risk of personal injuries, damage, or failure of the bicycle or system and all other losses or damages to themselves and others and to any property arising because of using this bicycle.

Customer Support

Website: www.demonelectric.ca
Address: 25 A East Pearce St Unit 2,
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 2M9
Toll Free: 1-855-373-4685
Telephone: 905 881 9510

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