OCHAIN Version Active Spider User Manual
- June 1, 2024
- OCHAIN
Table of Contents
E active spider user manual
Limited warranty and disclaimer
OCHAIN active spider is a patented component by Ochain srl.
Ochain srl guarantees its products against materials or manufacturing defects
for a period of 2 years starting from the date of purchase by the first buyer,
proven by the receipt or by the invoice in case of a direct purchase.
The defect has to be communicated by the first owner to the dealer in case of
non-direct purchase or by e-mail to
support@ochain.bike in case of direct purchase.
Purchase from Dealer: Notifies the Dealer and follow their instructions.
Direct purchase: In case of return, just after Ochain authorization, the
product must be shipped to the submitted address; transport charges and risks
are at customer cost.
Based on the product condition, Ochain will choose the best solution in
between replacing the full product, a part of the same or just repair it. An
additional warranty period of 6 months is granted on the parts replaced by
Ochain during an official service operation, does not matter if under
warranty, partial warranty or at customer charge.
Ochain srl strictly recommends to follow the provided instructions for the
correct usage and installation. In case instructions are not followed,
warranty expires.
OCHAIN manuals can be found and downloaded online on website
www.ochain.bike
Warranty does not cover missed, wrong or bad ordinary or extraordinary
maintenance, damages caused by wrong assembly or with non-compatible
components assembly, impacts, falls or accidents, normal consumption,
alteration or modification of the original product and damages caused by
transport. Warranty not cover wear and tear on consumables, available as
regular spare parts.
If Ochain srl, after checking the product, finds that the damage is due to one
of the reasons mentioned above, the warranty request will not be accepted and
the defective item is sent back to the plaintiff who supports the shipping
fees.
Ochain srl is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by improper
installation or wrong usage of the product
To the extent allowed by local law, except for the obligations specifically
set forth in this warranty statement, in no event shall Ochain srl or its
third party suppliers be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or
consequential damages.
Safety warnings
THIS USER MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT AND USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING THE
PROPER INSTALLATION, OPERATION, CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR OCHAIN PRODUCT.
CAREFULLY READ, FOLLOW AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS AS DETAILED IN THIS
USER’S MANUAL.
If you have any doubt whatsoever regarding your ability to install or service
this product, please consult OCHAIN user manuals, OCHAIN website and seek the
assistance of a professional bicycle mechanic. Do not perform any
modifications or adjustments that are not outlined in this manual.
Incorrect installation or servicing may impair performance, and could result
in a dangerous situation leading to serious injury or death.
Components that have experienced excessive wear, deformations, impacts or
other damage need immediate professional inspection or replacement. Please
have this product regularly inspected by a qualified mechanic for any signs of
wear or damage.
Failure to perform necessary and essential maintenance could drastically
reduce the service life of your OCHAIN product and reduce its performance.
Maximum total of rider and gear weight is 120kg.
Please, be aware that MTB riding, like many other outdoor activities, is a
DANGEROUS SPORT, that may cause injuries to the riders themselves and/or third
parties. In the practice of MTB riding, never overestimate your skills, never
ride if sick or wounded or under the effect of alcohol, medicines, or drugs.
If you have any questions, please contact a professional bike mechanic or ask
Ochain for support at support@ochain.bike
Ochain srl company information
Ochain srl ‘Via Romagnosi 12 – 21100 Varese (VA) – ITALY
Please note all instructions are subject to change for improvement without
notice.
Please visit www.ochain.bike for periodic tech
updates.
For feedback and support send an email to
support@ochain.bike
Maintenance
Inspect your OCHAIN product for wear, looseness or damage including cracks,
dents and serious scratches before each ride and after every fall or crash.
Do not use your OCHAIN product until it has been thoroughly inspected,
repaired or replaced.
PERIODICALLY CHECK THE N°4 T20 SCREWS TIGHTENING. INCORRECT TIGHTENING MAY
CAUSE MALFUNCTIONING OR BREAKAGE. THE CORRECT TIGHTENING TORQUE IS IMPRESSED
ON THE OCHAIN.
Elastomers play an important role in OCHAIN and they need to be replaced every
75 hours of use on your MTB, in order to preserve the product and to keep the
higher standards of performance.
Full service is mandatory after 150 hours of use, or yearly, or whichever
comes first. In case of negligence, the warranty will expire.
You will find our Elastomers kit and Kit service on our online store or at the
local bike shop where you bought the Ochain.
For OCHAIN care and maintenance guidelines please visit our service page at
www.ochain.bike/service or follow our Ochain
Youtube channel.
NOTE: Warranty is guaranteed only if the services are provided in the
right timing
E active spider specification
Main material:
Al Alloy 7075 T6
Surface treatments:
Black hard anodizing (NERO version)
Custom precious hard coating (PREGIO version)
Dimensions:
91 mmx 91 mmx 15 mm average, depending on the version
Weight:
140 g average, depending on the version
Chainline:
Chainline is the distance between the centerline of your frame and the
average centerline of your chainring. To choose your OCHAIN-E in place of your
original chainring maintaining the chainline as aligned as possible, you have
to refer to the following link on our website: https://www.ochain.bike/pages
/discover-ochain-e *Chainline is the distance between the centerline of your
frame and the average centerline of your chainring.
Compatibility:
OCHAIN-E FAZUA VERSION MUST BE INSTALLED ONLY WITH THE OCHAIN CRANKS
AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE OR AT THE LOCAL SHOP
OCHAIN-E is a single speed 104 BCD e-MTB active spider
OCHAIN-E formally replaces the original direct mount e-MTB chainring.
OCHAIN-E is compatible with chainring from 32T.
Nethertheless, Ochain srl cannot guarantee compatibility with every single
frame and with every single crankset on the market.
Bolt Circle Diameter or BCD is the diameter of the circle that goes through
the center of the bolts on the chainring.
E active spider installation
Disassemble your drive-side crank from the motor and remove the original
chainring from the motor axle referring to the manufacturer’s manual or to a
professional bicycle mechanic.
Install your OCHAIN chainring on OCHAIN-E using the 4 chainring nuts included
in the chainring packaging.
Tighten with a wrench FULLY ENGAGED in the bolt, use Loctite medium on bolts
thread to prevent loosening. Tighten all four chainring bolts to chainring
nuts with 8Nm torque.
NOTE: If you don’t want to use the Ochain chainring, you have to find the
correct nut’s length that fits correctly your chainring.
NOTE FOR SHIMANO VERSION ONLY: the chainring must be installed on the external
side of the OCHAIN-E For safety and performance reasons, make sure to check
good conditions of your chainring with the help of a professional bicycle
mechanic.
Install the OCHAIN-E on the motor, no set alignment is required between crank
and OCHAIN-E.
Tight the lockring (or the screws) to manufacturer’s recommended torque prior
to riding. In some versions, an Ochain lockring must be installed replacing
the original. The tightening torque is impressed on the lockring. In some
versions the Ochain screws must be installed replacing the original.
Finally re-assemble your drive-side crank referring to the manufacturer’s
manual or to a professional bicycle mechanic.