Hero Eco A2B Shima User manual

1Owner’s Manual Shima

Contents

1.0 Introduction 4

2.0 Important notes 5

3.0 Your A2B 8

4.0 Getting to know your A2B 15

5.0 Using, storing and disposing of the battery 24

6.0 Important safety instructions before your ﬁrst ride 28

7.0 Maintenance 31

8.0 Cleaning the vehicle 37

9.0 Troubleshooting 38

10.0 Technical data 39

11.0 Warranty and safety notes 40

12.0 Disposal 41

13.0 Maintenance schedule 42

14.0 Owners registration 50

Owner’s manual

1.0 Introduction

Welcome and congratulations on buying your new A2B Shima*, the electric bike that’s taking transport in a whole new direction. It’s the

revolutionary way to get to work, visit the shops or just get some fresh air. Compared to jumping in the car, an ebike is a lot more fun,

easier to park and will reduce your fuel costs as well as your impact on the environment… as you’ll soon ﬁnd out!

Feeling energetic?

You can ride your new A2B Shima powered off and then switch the assistance on for hills and headwinds. We dedicated our new bikes

to pioneers that redeﬁned the way we do things in the modern World. As a tribute, the A2B Shima bike was named after Hideo Shima,

a japanese railway engineer and the driving force behind the development and building of the ﬁrst bullet train (Shinkansen).

Hero Eco

www.wearea2b.com

* A2B Shima electric bike will be referred to as "A2B" for short in the further course of this manual.

A2B Global Head Ofﬁce

Hero Eco Ltd

80 Coleman Street

London EC2R 5BJ

Germany

Hero Eco Ltd

Reichenberger Strasse 124

10999 Berlin

USA

Hero Eco Inc.

207 9th St.

San Francisco, CA 94103

This indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in serious injury, property or equipment

damage or inadvertent system failure.

Provides helpful or other important relevant information.

If you have any questions or are not sure about any instructions in this owners manual ask your A2B dealer.

2.0 Important notes

This owner’s manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Please read it through carefully before your

ﬁrst ride.

Your A2B should be fully assembled and the battery charged by your A2B dealer. If not contact us immediately as this will void your warranty.

Please ensure that all users of your A2B have read and understood the following important information.

Important symbols

• The A2B is suitable for riding on paved streets and roads.

Therefore, do not ride off the paved roads or across terrain.

Do not use the A2B to cross water, for off-road jumps or for

sporting events.

• When using the A2B we recommend you always wear an

approved helmet and reﬂective clothing at night.

• Make sure that you know and obey the rules of conduct for safe

and responsible riding. By choosing to ride the A2B you accept

full responsibility.

• Your existing insurance policies may not provide accident cover

for your A2B. Contact your insurance company or agent for

information.

Owner’s manual

2.1 Your A2B belongs to European Vehicle Category L1e capability (light two-wheel powered vehicle up to 45 km/h (28 mph).

Ebikes with up to 45 km/h (28 mph) are also called fast pedelecs (S-Pedelec or Speed Pedelec). The A2B has an operating permit with

Type Approval Number e13*2002/24*0639. The applicable existing statutory regulations and legal provisions are explained below.

Registration number requirement

The A2B as a homologated vehicle must be provided with a valid

insurance tag (vehicle insurance). This can be obtained from

any insurance company and must be clearly displayed on the

registration plate bracket.

Driving licence*

L1e category light two-wheel powered vehicles may only be driven

if in possession of at least a Category M (as of 16 years of age)

driving licence.

Where you may ride

Riding in bicycle lanes and in pedestrian areas is not permitted for

light two-wheel powered vehicles, applicable within and outside

city limits. Riding on bicycle streets is only permitted if these streets

are generally approved for motor vehicles or motorcycles. This also

applies if you ride only by pedalling, without motor assistance.

Helmet requirement

At the time this owner's manual was written a standard European

helmet requirement does not yet exist. Therefore, after you have

purchased your A2B, please consult with your A2B specialist

dealer to ﬁnd out the current legal situation in your country.

However, we recommend you wear an appropriate helmet for

every ride.

Trailers

Please check relevant legislation for your area for a full

understanding of all necessary legal requirements. According to US

law, light two-wheel powered vehicles may only pull cargo trailers.

It is prohibited to attach childrens trailers to a S-Pedelec

(yourA2B in this case) to transport children.

*Not applicable in all markets, please check local legislation.

Replacing and modifying components

Speciﬁc components may only be used if approved for use with a

S-Pedelec in the approval documents. When changing components

you should only use original parts or attachments which are legally

approved for your A2B (or S-Pedelec).

This regulation applies to the following components:

• Lights (front and rear) and reﬂectors

• Brake system

• Side stand

• Electrical system (motor, battery, controller and display)

• Wheel rims and tyres

• Frame

• Registration number bracket

• Stem and handlebar

Unﬁt state to drive

Avoid using your A2B if you feel unwell and not completely ﬁt.

Do not ride your A2B while under the inﬂuence of medication,

drugs or alcohol. Local law enforcement may issue a ﬁne or criminal

conviction for riding under the inﬂuence of medication, drugs or

alcohol.

The rules and principles described here refer to the use of your

A2B in the European Union. For use outside the EU you should

obtain information beforehand about possible deviations.

As European standards and directives for S-Pedelecs have not

been uniﬁed yet, we would ask you to check if the previously stated

information is still current at the time you purchased your A2B.

You will ﬁnd more information at your A2B specialist dealer and at

www.weareA2B.com.

Owner’s manual

1. Seat (saddle)

2. Seat post

3. Seat post clamp

4. Frame

5. Display

6. VIN (Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number)

7. Front light

8. Splash guard front

9. Front wheel

10. Front rim

11. Quick release front wheel

12. Front disc brake and rotor

13. Name-plate (left side)

14. Pedals, crank arm and chain ring

15. Chain

16. TMM4 Sensor

17. Motor

3.0 Your A2B

3.1 Components

18. Rear rim

19. Rear wheel

20. Kickstand

21. Derailleur and free-wheel

22. Bracket for registration number

23. Rear light

24. Splash guard rear

25. Battery connector

26. Battery

27. Rack

28. Right side brake lever (for rear brake)

29. Left side brake lever (for front brake)

30. Gear shifter

31. Right pedal

32. Left pedal

33. Rear view mirror

Owner’s manual

3.2 Changing components or attaching accessories

Before you install any components or accessories (including other

tyres), ask your HeroEco specialist dealer whether these are

suitable for your A2B.

Read and comply with the instructions of the respective components

or accessories which you have purchased for your A2B. Follow the

manufacturer's instructions for the components or accessories if

they differ from these instructions.

Just as for all mechanical components, your A2B is also subject to

a certain degree of wear. Especially in cases of high loads, attention

must be paid to wear characteristics. When the useful life of a

component is exceeded it can cause the unexpected functional

loss of this component, resulting in serious injuries or even death.

Therefore, pay attention to wear characteristics such as cracks,

scratches and changes in colour at highly stressed points on the

frame, fork, running wheels and handlebars which would indicate

that the useful life has been reached or exceeded. Have your specialist

dealer immediately replace worn components.

If any components or accessories are not checked for suitability

and if they are not installed, used and maintained properly, this

may result in serious injuries or even death. The use of non original

components or spare parts can jeopardise the safety of your A2B,

and can invalidate your warranty.

A2B maintenance schedule

Your A2B should be professionally maintained by an A2B specialist

dealer at regular intervals. Read the information in chapter 13.0

(pg.42) to that effect.

The replacement of components or installation of accessories is

at your own risk, since these parts have not been checked by

HeroEco for suitability, reliability or safety with your A2B.

3.3 Brake lever adjustment

Can you comfortably operate the brake lever? If not, take your A2B

to your A2B specialist dealer and ask them to adjust the angle of

the brake levers.

Otherwise you can adjust the brake lever angle yourself:

1. Loosen the screw under the brake lever with an appropriate

allen key.

2. Adjust the angle as required.

3. Re-tighten the screw and ensure that the brake lever is securely

ﬁxed in position.

To adjust the brakes you should take your A2B to an A2B

specialist dealer.

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