LEADER FOX Argus Electric Bicycle Instruction Manual

: June 1, 2024
: LEADER FOX

LEADER FOX Argus Electric Bicycle Instruction Manual

Under the law, the dealer is obliged to attach the LEADER FOX Electric Bicycle Operating Instructions to every product

Introduction

Dear users,
Please read carefully all the information regarding your E-LF product to ensure optimal functioning of your e-bike. The following text containing a comprehensive description will provide you with information on all aspects and details (including installation, setting up and general use of the display) regarding the use of our display. This instruction document will also help you solve potential problems and failures.

What is an electric bicycle?

Electric bicycle is a conventional bicycle with an electric drive added to assist the rider. The motor function is actuated by pedalling, which is scanned by a special sensor installed in the pedal hub. Therefore, you have to keep pedalling on an e-bike, the motor is there only to help you. You can set an electric bicycle in motion also using a control button or an accelerator but only up to the maximum permitted speed of 6 KMPH (e.g. for walk assistance). The maximum speed of an e-bike with motor assistance is 25 KMPH, with a 10% tolerance (when this speed limit is reached, the motor switches off and you need to pedal just like with a regular bicycle). When your battery runs out of power or your motor is off, you can ride your electric bicycle as a conventional bike, without any resistance at all.

From the point of view of the Road Traffic Act, an electric bicycle whose features conform to European standard EN 15194-1 is regarded as a regular bicycle, i.e. you can ride on bike trails, do not need a driver’s license and a helmet is mandatory only up to 18 years of age.

Description

Factors influencing the electric bicycle range

Rolling resistance of the tyres. Leader Fox e-bikes are fittet with tyres with low rolling resistance and increased resistance to puncture. It is also important that the tyres are inflated properly. Therefor, if the tyres of your electric bicycle are underinflated, the range will decrease.
Weight of the electric bicycle. The lower weight of the electric bicycle, the greater the range.
Battery status. It depends on whether the battery was fully charged before your trip. It is also to be expected that the higher the number of discharge cycles the battery has undergone, the smaller capacity it has.
Profile and surface of the track. The higher the elevation difference and the steeper hills you negotiate and the worse surface, the shorter the range.
Riding mode. It depends on which of the three riding modes you have set.
Continuity of riding. The more braking and acceleration, the shorter the range.
Air resistance. For example, it depends on whether we ride a bicycle with low frame and sitting upright or whether we ride sporty bicycle with seat set to the same height as the handlebars.
Wind strength. The stronger the wind we have beck, the longer the range and vice versa.
Weight of the rider and load. The greater the weight, the shorter the range.
External temperature. The lower the temperature, the less battery capacity can be used while riding.

Electric set

GX Ultimate
The system uses monitoring of torque, monitoring of speed of the pedal assist system and monitoring of real speed of wheels.
The system uses a dual protection feedback for measuring the speed signal to ensure safety and reliabilityof the system.
It has high starting torque, maximum torque of over 95 Nm, suitable especially for riding uphill.
It is highly efficient with low power consumption, long range, low noise levels, and smooth operation.

Description and scope of operation:
The motor unit works properly under the following operating conditions:
Temperature range – 20 to + 40 °C
Maximum torque 95 Nm
Weight – 2.9 Kg
Dustproof/ waterproof-IP65
Certified-CE ROHS/ EN15194:2017

Description of the power unit is placed on the cover and shows the following information:
NUA213F – Engine model
E – assist for full suspension bikes
F – assist for hardtail bikes
29X18 – Date of manufacture, indicating i tis manufactured on October 29, 2018
0001 – Production serial number
DC36V – Rated Voltage
250 W – Rated engine power
120rpm – Rated engine rotation speed
25 km/h – Max speed

Dimensions of the power unit:

Safety instruction

Motor:
Waterproof IPX5, do not expose to high-pressure, heavy sprays of water.
Do not submerge the motor in water.
In the case of motor submersion in water, switch the unit off and stop using it.
Do not put the motor near magnetic field, it can tamper with sensors setting.

Battery:
Waterproof IPX5, do not expose to high-pressure, heavy sprays of water.
Do not submerge the battery into water.
Do not expose the battery to fire.
Do not use the battery for other appliances. It has been made specifically for this model.
Do not dismantle or modify the battery.
Do not connect the positive and negative poles of the battery.

Charger:
Do not dismantle or modify the charger.
Do not use the charger for other appliances. It has been made specifically for this model.
Do not throw the charger into fire or water.
Do not touch the charger with wet hands.
Keep the charger from animals or children.
Do not cover the charger.
Do not use the charger if it is broken

Charging set

Battery

Battery charging and maintenance:
Charge the battery in a dry enviroment to avoid short-circuit damage.
Charge the battery to at least 60% of the capacity once every 3 months even when the bicycle is not used.
Do not cover the battery or the charger.
Do not leave the battery constantly connected to the power source.
Do not use the battery for other appliances. It has been made specifically for this model.
Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack.
Do not throw the battery into fire or expose it to extreme temperatures.
Recharging time from zero to 100% is 1-7 hours.

Drive warranty:
The warranty applies to those drive parts that are not sensitive to improper handling (pack, electronics, charger, etc.); such parts are covered by a 24-month warranty.
The warranty does not apply to chemical parts of the battery and to capacity reduction due to normal use (39% after the expiry of two years); those parts are covered by a 12-month warranty.

Charging:
The battery is the most expensive part of an electric bicycle; therefore, pay increased attention during handling, charging and storage. The battery is sensitive to precise charging. Therefore, it is necessary to charge Li-Ion rechargeable batteries using only a charger supplied by us. Connect the charger to 220-240 V power outlet. 5A protected circuit is sufficient. The charger will automatically suspend charging when full capacity of all cells is reached.

We recommend discharging the battery in full after each ride to ensure that your battery will be up to its full capacity for your next ride. Charging the battery may last 1 to 5 hours depending on the condition of the battery cells. Charge it exclusively in covered dry areas (moisture and dripping water can damage the charger) at a temperature of 5 to 40°C.

The charging process is indicated by a red glowing LED. It will turn green when the battery is charged and the charging process is complete. The battery contains a charge-monitoring indicator (when the charge indicator button is pressed, the light indicator will come on).

Normal battery behaviour:
If the motor stops running smoothly and switches to intermittent operation, it could be a sign of low battery capacity. In that case switch off the electric drive system and continue without motor assistance, as if riding a conventional bicycle.

Battery warming is normal and does not indicate any defect. The battery is protected by a temperature sensor and switches off automatically in case of excessive overheating. Wait until the battery cools down to its normal operating temperature and then ride on.

If you feel your total battery capacity has dropped, it could be caused by charging or operation in suboptimal climatic conditions. Carry out 3 full charging cycles. Fully discharge the battery while riding and then charge to its full capacity at room temperature.

If the charge indicator shows that the battery is discharged, there is still a minimum voltage level in it which protects it against damage but is not enough to power the electric bicycle. Recharge the battery as soon as possible. Never leave the battery fully discharged, it could results in its damage.

In the case, that the battery will be turned on more than 30 min and bike will not be used, the battery will be automatically switched off.

Battery si fully shutdown after 48h. After that time period you have to first activate the batter by switch button or connect battery with charger.

Proper care of the battery prolongs its life.

LCD display

Product:
Side display Panasonic

Supplier:
Panasonic

Parameters:
Color display
Protocol UART
USB port 5V DC, max. 1 A
Operating temperature – 10 ~ 40 °C
Storage temperature – 20 ~ 50 °C
CE / IP65 water and dust proof / ROHS.

Assist mode select buttons
Selects the assist mode from [HIGH], [STANDARD], [ECO], [NO ASSIST] and [AUTO].

If [AUTO] mode is not installed, [AUTO] is not indicated on the display unit. 2. Night mode button
Lights the backlight of the display unit.
When power is supplied to the head light or tail lamp from the battery on the electric bicycle, the head lamp or tail lamp lights. It depends on local regulation.
1. [information] button
  Switches display items such as distance travelled.
2. Bicycle mark button (Walk assistance)
  Drive can be assisted up to 6 km/h when pushing the electric bicycle with a heavy load on it.
3. Battery level display
  Displays the battery remaining capacity.
4. USB connection mark
  Displayed when an external device (e.g. mobile phone) is connected to the display unit for charging.
5. Assist power indicator
  Displays in the form of a graph how much the rider is being assisted. The larger the number on the graph, the more the rider is being assisted.
6. Text indication
  Displays the current assist mode, etc.
7. Night mode indicator
  Lights when the night mode button is pressed.
8. Speed indication
  Displays the current travel speed.
9. Value indication
  Displays distance travelled, total distance travelled, maximum speed, etc.
10. Power button
  Turns on and off the electric bicycle system.
11. Micro USB port
  Used to charge an external device (e.g. mobile phone).
12. Rubber cap
  Protects the Micro USB port.

Assembly instructions

Control

Assist mode select buttons

Language settings

Console

Night mode button

Error codes

Maintenance

Regular maintenance:

maintain all components of the electric bicycle clean
use only the recommended and tested cleaning materials
regularly lubricate the chain with suitable oils
in winter, clean the electric bicycle after each ride and pay increased attention to removing salt from battery contacts and other connectors
while handling the electric bicycle, make sure the cables of the electric system are not damaged. Damaged cables pose a risk of electricshock
regularly check all connections for correct tightening and brakes for correct function. Check also individual parts of the electric bicycle for damage. For example: cracks on the frame, fork, handlebars, stem, damage to cables, damage to battery pack, etc.

Battery transport:
Battery transport is subject to the requirements of regulations on dangerous goods. Private users may transport undamaged batteries on roads without having to conform to other conditions. In case of transport by commercial users or by third parties it is necessary to comply with special packaging and marking requirements (e.g. ADR regulations)

Batteries should only be sent if the battery pack is undamaged. Plug loose contacts and pack the battery to prevent its movement in the packaging. Notify the forwarding service that the transport concerns dangerous goods.

Battery storage:
Store the battery in a dry and well-ventilated place, out of reach of direct sunlight and other heat sources.
In case of cold storage it is necessary to let the battery warm up to normal room temperature (20°C) before putting into operation.

Never leave the battery fully discharged. It could result in its permanentdamage. For long-term storage keep the battery fully charged. However, do not store it while permanently connected to the charger or installed in the electric bicycle.

Li-Ion batteries are fully recyclable. After expiry of the battery life you can returnit at any collection point or your dealer.

If you use an e-bike in hard conditions (long-term use of the maximum assistance), for longer ride at higher temperatures (30 ° C or above), in direct sunlight or when the battery is partially discharged and a combination of these situations is it possible that bike will automatically switch off. This is a fuse protecting the control unit against burning. We recommend stop the ride and let the bike (control unit) cool down little bit. This is not a defect.

Electric set warranty

Complaint procedure:
Submit any complaints concerning the electric set or the battery to your dealer.
When filing a complaint, submit a proof of purchase and a warranty certificate with the registered serial number of the battery and indicate the reason for the complaint and a description of the defect.

Wrranty conditions:
24 months for electric bicycle components – applies to manufacturing and material defects beyond normal wear and tear caused by use.

12 months for battery life – the nominal battery capacity does not drop below 70 % of the total capacity over 12 months from the sale of the electric bicycle.

Warranty conditions:
The electric set must be used exclusively for the purposes it is intended for.
The electric set must be used, stored and maintained in accordance with these Operating Instructions.

A warranty claim shall expire:
If it is found out that the damage to the product is due to the user’s fault (accident, inexpert handling beyond the framework of these Operating Instructions, tampering with the structure of the electric bicycle or connection of the electric system, improper storage etc.).

Expiry of the warranty period.

The warranty only applies to the first owner

Warning

If you do not understand any of the points in these Operating Instructions, please contact the dealer for explanation. Please read the whole manual!

Do not lend the e-bike to persons not briefed in its use and operation. Complaints resulting from improper handling will not be accepted.

The LF Energy electric bicycle is not intended for use by children under 15 years of age. Likewise, the electric bicycle cannot be used by persons unable to pedal or handle it independently. The manufacturer is not to be held responsible for any potential injuries or damage to the bicycle!

Ideal weather conditions for using an electric bicycle are dry days, when the outdoor temperature is above 10°C. When used at lower temperatures, the battery discharges faster due to physical phenomena. Using the electric bicycle at temperatures below 0°C is not recommended.
Do not expose the bicycle to direct sunlight as it is fitted with a protective temperature sensor for the electric motor.

Never submerge the battery, the charger and other electric components in water or another liquid.
Never wash the electric bicycle in a pressure washer (WAP) and always remove the battery before washing

It is forbidden to tamper with the connections of the electric motor, the control unit and the battery.
Violating this section may result in the warranty not being acknowledged or in irreversible damage to the electric bicycle.

DO NOT USE chargers and components other than the ones included with the electric bicycle.
We cannot be held responsible for damage caused by use of other non-approved goods

Enjoy many pleasant and safe kilometres on your new electric bicycle.
Your Leader Fox Team

Czech brand of electric bicycles.
BOHEMIA BIKE

Address
Pujmanové 1753/10a, Nusle
140 00 Praha 4

Development, design and manufacturing
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České Budějovice 37001
Phone: 388 314 885
Email: info@leaderfox.cz

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