After An Accident - Winora Group EN 15194 Originalbetriebsanleitung

10 After an Accident

1. Check the rechargeable battery. If the rechargeable battery is no longer
properly in its holder or shows any damage, do not use your pedelec
any longer, at least not in assistance mode. Switch off the motor and
the battery separately, if necessary. A damaged battery can lead to a
short-circuit or a sudden failure of the pedelec assistance right at the
moment when you need it.
Damage to the outer housing of the rechargeable battery can result in
the entry of water or moisture and that can lead to short circuits or elec-
tric shocks. The rechargeable battery could catch fire or even explode!
In such a case contact your bicycle dealer immediately.
2. Check the display. Are all the values displayed as usual?
Do not use your pedelec if the display shows an error message or a
warning. If necessary, switch off the system and wait at least 10 sec-
onds before checking it again.
Do not set off on your pedelec with drive assistance if the control ele-
ment shows a warning. In such a case contact your bicycle dealer im-
mediately.
a
You can find further information in the corresponding chapter of the
system manual of the drive manufacturer.
3. Check whether the wheels are still firmly fixed in the drop-outs and
whether the rims are still centred with respect to the frame or fork (a).
Spin the wheels and observe the gap either between the frame and tyre
or between the brake pads and rim sides.
If the width of the gap changes markedly and you have no way to true
the wheel where you are, you will need to release the rim brake a little
so that the rim can run between the brake pads without touching them.
Please note that in this case the brakes may not act as powerfully as you
are used to.
For more information see the chapters "How to Use Quick-releases
and thru Axles", "Brake system" and "Wheels and tyres" of your
general bicycle user manual as well as the enclosed operating instruc-
tions.
4. Check that handlebars and stem are neither bent nor broken and that
they are level and upright. Make sure the stem is firmly fixed on the fork
by trying to turn the handlebars relative to the front wheel (b). Briefly lean
on the brake levers to make sure the handlebars are firmly fixed in the
stem.
Realign the components, if necessary, and carefully tighten the bolts to
ensure reliable clamping of the components. The maximum torque val-
ues are printed directly on the components or specified in the enclosed
operating instructions.
b
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