YOUR INFORMATION. YOUR RESPONSABILITY.

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1 SMART WHEEL

2 YOUR INFORMATION. YOUR RESPONSABILITY. Thank you for your support, trust and for believing in the Flykly Project. We could not have done it without you and we are honored you are now a part of the Flykly community. This is just the beginning of your experience with Flykly and we hope, together, we will continue to build a stronger community to improve urban mobility around the world. Stay Fly, Flykly Team To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, you read carefully the instructions of this manual. Your Smart Wheel has been supplied as a fully assembled bike wheel that is able to turn your regular bike into an e-bike. The vehicle comprising your bike and the smart wheel becomes an EPAC (Electric Pedal Assisted bicycle) with a pedal assistance system (PAS), designed for urban commuting and short/medium distance travel. Check the product thoroughly against this manual to ensure correct function of components before your first ride; return the bike to your dealer in case of any failure. The owner or main rider is then responsible for regular maintenance of the e-bike and to keep it in gd operating condition. Learn how to operate all standard parts and accessories equipment on the Smart Wheel. Ensure that anyone who uses the e-bike has been fully instructed in the operation of its mechanical and electrical functions. Check our web site for additional information or contact your dealer.

3 IN THE BOX YOUR WHEEL 1 Smart Wheel Charger Charging Cable M 12 Axle Nuts Closed Nut TOOLS NEEDED Wrench 1. Tire 4. Zehus Bike AIO Hub 2. Sprocket 5. Rim 3. Spokes NOTE: We advise you to keep the box, in case you will ever need to send your Smart Wheel back for repair or upgrade.

4 SAFETY NOTES. Read all safety warnings and all instruction. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in serious injury. Save all safety warnings and instructions for future reference. DO NOT open the Smart Wheel yourself. The Smart Wheel is maintenance-free and must be repaired only by qualified experts and only with original spare parts. Any unauthorized attempt to open the unit will void warranty claims. DO NOT make any modification to your Smart Wheel and DO NOT remove the anti rotational washers from your bike. This would yield to an incorrect behavior by your bike and it may result in serious injury. DO NOT use the wheel without the protection covers for the charging connector (see Figure 1). Warranty is void if the bike is being used without protecting the connector. Please observe all national regulations on registering and using e-bikes. The term battery pack refers to an internal part of the Smart Wheel. DO NOT try to access the battery pack. The Smart Wheel must not be subjected to direct mechanical impacts. There is a risk that the battery pack and the electronics will be damaged. Protect the Smart Wheel system against severe heat, fire and immersing into water. Danger of fire and explosion. Vapors can escape in case of damage or improper use of the Smart Wheel. Avoid contacts with those vapors, as they can irritate the respiratory system. Charge the battery pack only with original FlyKly battery charger. Damage can occur while using non original charging devices. IF your Smart Wheel has a 6 pin connector (see Figure 1), please be careful to insert the 6 pin charger plug in the 6-pin connector in the proper way. Otherwise short circuits can occur. Warranty is void if charger is not inserted correctly. Do not short circuit the pinout of the charging connector. I 2 Figure 1: 6-pin charging connector (1) and protection cover (2)

5 Keep the battery charger away from rain or moisture. Keep the battery charger clean. Danger of electric shock Before any charging operation, check the battery charger status (cable, plug, connectors). If any damage is detected, DO NOT use the charger and contact a qualified retailer. Do not operate the battery charger on flammable surfaces. Keep the charger out of children reach. INSTALLING THE SMART WHEEL NOTES ON COMPATIBILITY: the Smart Wheel is compatibile with 135 mm rear O.L.D. The Smart Wheel is compatibile with single speed bikes only. If you aim to use your Smart Wheel on multi-gear bikes you could have to change/adapt other components (e.g. chain, derailleur, chain tensioner...) The Smart Wheel is no compatible with disck brake. We suggest you to rely on an expert to mount the Smart Wheel on your bike. Step 1 The installation is the same as with any rear wheel set. Prepare your bike to remove the rear wheel. One option is to put the bike upside down. 8 NOTE: If your bike has a rear V brake, you need to disengage it before installing the Smart Wheel and engage it again, once you are finished.

6 Step 2 Step 3 Take your Smart Wheel out of the box. Turn the Smart Wheel so that the sprocket is on the same side as the chain of your bike. Place the Smart Wheel into the rear fork. The axle is flat on two sides in order to prevent it from rotating in place. Place the chain on the sprocket. Lsely attach the first M12 axle knot. Lsely attach the second M12 axle knot on the other side.

7 Step 4 Step 5 Tension the chain. Center the wheel to the middle of the bike. Tighten both M12 axle knots strongly.

8 Step 6 Screw on the Closed Nut onto the axle to protect the charging connector. Do not ride without the Closed Nut 1. Getting started with Smart Wheel 1.1 Intended use Smart Wheel is not permitted for competition and race use. 1.2 Initial operation Smart Wheel can only be activated when the battery state of charge is sufficient. In order to check the battery state of charge of your Smart Wheel please refer to Turning on the system Smart Wheel turns on automatically when the rear wheel reaches a speed higher than 5 km/h. Thus, to turn on Smart Wheel just start pedaling your bike as usual or spin the Smart Wheel while you lift the bike, as explained in Figure 2. I 3 2 Figure 2: in order to turn on Smarte Wheel, lift the bike (1), push the pedal (2) such that the Smart Wheel reaches at least 5 km/h (3). 15

9 1.1 Turning off the system Smart Wheel automatically turns off when no activities are detected within 2 minutes. WHEN A SMARTPHONE IS CONNECTED the system will stay active for 10 minutes. If Smart Wheel is electronically locked, the system will stay active as long as possible (see 4.2 for details) 1. Riding bike with Smart Wheel NOTE: it is recommended to gather first experience with Smart Wheel away from roads with heavy traffic. Smart Wheel is an advanced powertrain for e-bikes that helps you in reducing your pedaling effort. The system is compliant to the EU laws on Electric Pedal Assisted bicycle (EPAC). 1.1 Smart Wheel activation procedure (see Figure 3) When Smart Wheel is turned on, the motor assistance is not yet activated for safety reasons. In order to activate the motor assistance, you must perform all the following steps: 1. Ride the bike and reach 8 km/h 2. Pedal backwards 3 times continuously NOTE:The bike will slow down while performing the step 2, due to the regenerative braking function. > 8 km/h x3 Figure 3: BIKE all in one activation procedure 16 17

10 1.1 Regenerative braking (KERS) Smart Wheel features a regenerative braking function; this allows you to slow down the bicycle using the electric motor as a generator recharging the batteries thanks to the integrated Kinetic Energy Reccuperation System (KERS). In order to activate the regenerative braking you need to pedal backwards. As sn as you stop pedalling, the motor will stop braking. CAUTION: Regenerative braking DOES NOT substitute safety mechanical brakes. Please do NOT remove the mechanical brakes from your bike. CAUTION: Regenerative braking WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE when your Smart Wheel is fully charged. 1.2 Charging Smart Wheel (see Figure 5) To charge Smart Wheel, simply remove the protection cap from the charging connector (I) and plug in the Zehus charger (2). Then connect the Zehus charger to a power outlet (110~240 V). The charging time is approximately 3 hours for a complete charge. While Smart Wheel is charging the charger LED must turn RED. When Smart Wheel is completely charged, the charger LED turns GREEN (3). NOTE: when the charger get disconnected from the wheel, Smart Wheel will turn off. assist 100% regen I 2 3 Figure 4: motor assistance and regenerative braking Figure 5: charging the Smart Wheel 18 19

11 1. APP. APP AND AWAY In order to access all the function of your Smart Wheel, you would have to connect a smartphone through the bitride app. 1.1 What is the bitride app? The bitride app helps you to act smarter during your everyday mobility; bitride also allows you to connect to a variety of devices via bluetth, including your Smart Wheel. 1.2 How do you get the bitride app? You can download the bitride app from the Ggle Play store (for Android devices) or from the Apple store by searching for bitride or by using the links below. iphone Android TM Which devices does the bitride app support? Devices with Android or newer are supported; iphone 4s, iphone 5, iphone 5s, iphone 5c, iphone 6, iphone 6+ are also supported. 1.2 How much is the bitride app? The bitride app is available for free. 1.3 How do you install the bitride app? Depending on your mobile device, go either to the Apple Store or to Ggle Play and search for the bitride app. The detailed procedure is listed in the following. On iphone: Open App Store Tap the search icon Enter bitride in the search field Select bitride in the search results Follow the standard installation procedure Register with a valid address On Android: Open Ggle Play Tap the search icon Enter bitride in the search field Select bitride in the search results Follow the standard installation procedure Register with a valid address 20 21

12 1.4 Connecting bitride to your Smart Bike NOTE: bitride connects trough bluetth to your Smart Wheel. When first connecting to a factory resetted Smart Wheel you will need to give a name to it Once your Smart Bike is turned on (see 1.1), you can connect bitride to the bike. Depending on your mobile device the procedure may change. On iphone: Open the bluetth settings screen Tap your Smart Wheel name Wait for connection Launch bitride Using the upper screen menu, select RIDE Press CONNECT On Android: Launch bitride Using the upper screen menu, select RIDE Press CONNECT to access the connection menu Tap your Smart Wheel name Wait for connection Safari 8:08 AM 100% Ride Maps NOTE: If you have an iphone bitride will auto-connect to your Smart Wheel after the first time Profile the device is paired. My devices Bikep-3D25 00:06:64:67:21:7F Safari 8:08 AM 100% Settings Bluetth Blue tth detectable as iphone ZEHUS Ü Ö k~ âáï Ö Ü í Ü Ride Maps I Support Enable 2 3 DEVICES Bikep-3D25 Profile I My devices Support Smart Wheel registration (first use) NOTE: it is not mandatory to perform this action. Your Smart Wheel is ready to go with the default motor settings (see 4.6) In order to use your Smart Wheel together with bitride, you need to register it using your bitride app

13 By registering to bitride you will be able to: change your Smart Wheel name change your motor settings access to online fault diagnosis access to remote manteinance access to remote anti theft service: if you reported your Smart Wheel as stolen any attempt to connect to your Smart Wheel will be reported to our servers To register your Smart Wheel please fill in the registration form in the app welcome screen by providing: a bike name for your Smart Wheel a 4-digit PIN code that you set as security for your Smart Wheel 1.1 Using the dashboard (see Figure 6) The bitride dashboard for the Smart Wheel displays the following information: Bike SPEED [Km/h] or [mi/h] Total ODO [Km] or [mi] Partial ODO [km] or [mi] Motor Power [W] State of charge of the battery [%] Warning icon (see 4.8) App menu Safari 8:08 AM 100% Access the dashboard menu NOTE: the Wheel name will change at the first rebt of the Wheel. INTERNET CONNECTION NEEDED to perform the registration 1. bitride HMI for Smart Wheel Even if it is possible to use the Smart Wheel with out the bitride app, you can access more features if you connect it to a smartphone. To access the ride screen tap the hamburger menu on the upper left side of the screen and select RIDE. To access the online dashboard please connect to your Smart Wheel by following the instruction in 3.6. Bike speed Lock icon TOTAL distance Motor Power info Disconnected from device PARTIAL distance Battery charge Figure 6: bitride dashboard for the Smart Wheel 24 25

14 1.1 Locking / Unlocking your Smart Wheel (Figure 7) Your Smart Wheel features an electronic lock that can be enabled by swiping to the right the lock icon. This function makes the wheel stiffer and very difficult to pedal on. This function is available when the battery charge is greater than 20% AND the bike is at 0 km/h. This function is unavailable while charging your Smart Wheel. Once the lock is activated this will work even if you disconnect your smartphone from the Wheel. To unlock the Wheel, just connect your smartphone, press and hold the lock icon. NOTE: the embedded electronic lock will not prevent thieves from stealing your bike. Please use an additional mechanic lock during prolonged stops. NOTE: the embedded electronic lock drains a little energy from the battery. You can check the remaining energy on the lock screen of your smartphone. Safari 8:08 AM 100% I Safari 8:08 AM 100% Time remaning: 40h 0 m Hold to unlock Safari 8:08 AM 100% Figure7: locking / unlocking Smart Wheel 26 27

15 1.1 Dashboard menu (Figure 8) In this screen you can customize the motor assistance while pedalling (see also 4.6), the amount of regenerative brake (KERS) and the units you prefer to display speed and distance. Furthermore, you can perform the factory reset of your Smart Wheel by sliding the factory reset icon on the right side of your screen. For any modification performed in this screen the bike must be still (speed must be 0 km/h). Back without saving Safari 8:08 AM 100% Top bst speed SETTINGS Assiste level Brake 10 km/h 60 % 100 % 1.1 Performing a factory reset on the Smart Wheel In order to perform a factory reset on your Smart Wheel, please tap the hyperlink factory reset on the dashboard menu. The app will ask you to insert the pin of your Wheel to perform the factory reset. This procedure will reset the Wheel name, the Wheel PIN and the associated with your Smart Wheel. 1.2 Wheel setup on your Smart Wheel Your Smart Wheel is correctly set up for your Smart Wheel. Thus you should not perform any wheel setup. In case you changed the tire size or the gearset we suggest you to perform a wheel setup by inserting the new rolling circumpherence and gearset. Please refer to the Smart Wheel manual or the Getting Started manual for more information Top Bst Speed level KERS level Assist level Factory reset Factory reset Wheel set up Save Figure 8: settings Save and back 28 29

16 1.1 Smart Whee motor settings Your Smart Wheel let you customize the motor assistance while pedalling by selecting 2 different parameters: Top Bst Speed and Assist Level. By changing the TOP BOOST SPEED parameter (0 to 25 km/h), you set the speed the motor assists you at the maximum level. For higher speed than this limit the assistance will decrease to be 0W at 25 km/h. By changing the ASSIST LEVEL parameter (0% to 100%), you set the maximum level of assistance of the motor. 100% means 250W peak. Please refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 for further information. Note: the assistance also depends on your pedalling power. Figure 9 and Figure 10 is intended to explain the motor settings and NOT to give you detailed information about the effective motor power. Motor Power [W] Assist Level 100% Top Speed 12 km/h Assist Level 64% Assist Level 40% Top Speed 18 km/h Top Speed 22 km/h Speed [km/h] Figure 10: example of different motor settings 250 Top Speed 200 [W] Assist Level The default motor settings are: Motor Power Speed [km/h] Top Bst Speed: 10 km/h Assistance: 60% KERS: 100% Figure 9: motor settings and power limitations 30 31

17 1.2 Influences on Smart Wheel range The range of the Smart Wheel depends on many factors as: Motor settings Tire pressure Road conditions and route profile Head winds and ambient temperature Weight of the driver and luggage Age and using condition of the battery pack Rider pedaling effort It is very difficult to predict a range for the different operational modes indicated above. 1.1 Smart Wheel warning icons Warning icons let you understand when there is something wrong with your Smart Wheel functioning (see 4.1). If you experience a problem that prevent you from using your Smart Wheel correctly, please contact our customer care on te or at info@flykly.it Icons can appear both yellow (warning) or Red (severe risk or damage). The warning icons that can appear on your bitride app in the dashboard are listed in the next page.: Temperature WARNING This icon appears when the temperature inside the hub reaches a critical level. The system will automatically set the amount of power not to be damaged. Connectivity WARNING This icon appears when there is a connectivity problem with the wheel. Even if the bluetth is connecting to the bike, it could be possible to get this warning. Pedaling sensor WARNING This icon appears when there is a problem with the pedaling sensor. Please contact us to get this component fixed Battery WARNING This icon appears when there is a problem with the battery pack. Please contact us to have your battery pack fixed Powertrain WARNING This icon appears when there is a problem with the electric powertrain. Please contact us to get the powertrain fixed Charging WARNING This icon appears when you are charging Smart Wheel. WARNING icon Tap on this generic Icon to be promped for the problem / useful info (e.g. activation needed, scheduled manteinance, etc.) 32 33

18 2 1 3 TAKING CARE OF YOUR SMART WHEEL 1. Mechanical parts 1.1 Cleaning Mud and dust can be highly abrasive. Regular cleaning of the bicycle, especially the electrical parts, help to maintain your wheel in gd condition. Wipe the wheel with wet cloth. Never flush the wheel, the electrical parts could be damaged. Always dry and lubricate your wheel after washing to prevent rust. 1.2 Lubrication Keep your wheel regularly lubricated to ensure gd performance and durability. Lubrication reduces friction and helps to protect against rust. All bearings and other moving parts require regular appropriate lubrication: Grease type lubrication: at least once a year; Oil type lubrication: once a month. Ask your dealer more information about correct lubricants for your wheel and parts

19 1.1 Monthly operation WHEELS Clean rims and check if they are dented or dimpled. Check rims alignment and spokes tension. Replace any bent or broken spoke. CHAIN Check the chain for excessive tight or stretching. Check for any stiff links In case of chain drive system. CRANK/CHAINWHEEL AND FREEWHEEL Clean chain wheel; check the alignment and damaged/broken teeth. Check if crank are correctly tightened on bottom bracket axel. Clean and lubricate freewheel and check weariness. Check freewheel sprocket weariness or damaged/broken teeth. 2. Electrical components CAUTION: Every maintenance procedure must be done without activating your Smart Wheel (see 2.1) On the contrary, severe injury may occur. 2.1 Cleaning the electrical component Please, keep the Smart Wheel clean. Clean it with a soft, damp cloth. The Smart Wheel may not be immersed in water or cleaned with high pressure cleaner. DO NOT use a high pressure water jet to clean The Smart Wheel. For service, firmware upgrades, battery substitutions and repairs on the hub, pleas refer to authorized Flykly dealers. 2.2 After-sales Service and Customer Care In case of questions concerning your Smart Wheel or one of its components please read the FAQ on the Flykly website ( In case you do not find an answer, please or sending an to hello@flykly.com When contacting Flykly for an issue related to your Smart Wheel please provide one of the following information together with the problem description: Registration for your Smart Wheel Wheel name Wheel MAC address (it can be found in the bluetth option on your smartphone) 37

20 1.1 Transport Item with internal battery packs are subject to Dangerous Gds Legislation requirements. Private users can transport such undamaged items by road without further requirements. When being transported by commercial users or third parties (e.g. air transport or FWD agencies), special requirements on packaging and labeling must be observed (e.g. ADR regulations). If necessary, an expert for hazardous materials can be consulted when preparing the item for shipping. Dispatch your Smart Wheel only when the housing is undamaged. Tape or mask off the 6-pin connector in such a manner that the connector itself cannot be damaged or broken. Inform your parcel service that the package contains dangerous gds. Please also observe the possibility of more detailed national regulations. In case of questions concerning transport of the Smart Wheel, please refer to an authorized Flykly dealer. Bicycle dealers can also provide suitable transport packaging. 1. Notes on the battery pack The battery pack is protected against deep discharging, overcharging, overheating and short circuit through the Battery Management System (BMS). In case of dangerous situation an electronic protection will switch the battery pack off. Although the battery pack is protected from deep discharging, it is recommended to fully charge the battery pack before the first use of the bike. 1.1 Charging your Smart Wheel battery pack (see also 2.4) The battery pack can be recharged at any time without shortening its lifespan. Interrupting the charging process does not damage the battery pack. CAUTION: DO NOT charge a damaged Smart Wheel. Please refer to an authorized Flykly dealer. In order to recharge your Smart Wheel connect the charger plug to the charging connector located on the right side of the Smart Wheel axle. Then connect the charger plug to an outlet (see 2.4, Figure 5). CAUTION: check the mains voltage: it must match the one indicated below the charger itself The charging procedure will start as sn as the charger is connected both to your Smart Wheel and to the mains. While charging, the LED located on the charger is red. NOTE: the system is deactivated while charging the battery pack. When the charging procedure is over, the LED located on the charger turns green. Disconnect the charger from the mains and from your Smart Wheel. Be careful when touching the charger, It can heat up considerably while charging

21 NOTE: Remember to seal the connector on the Smart Wheel with the proper protectioncap (see Figure 1). Using the Smart Wheel without the protection cap will void the warranty. 1.2 Battery pack storage conditions Your Smart Wheel has to be stored at the right temperature. The battery pack life can be maximized by following the rules for a correct storage and handling. In case of malfunctioning your battery pack will have to be replaced. Please refer to a Flykly retailer to have your battery pack replaced. NOTE: when not using the Wheel for long periods it is recommended to charge the battery pack to 60% and to check the battery condition at least every 6 months. Before using the Wheel after a long period it is recommended to fully charge the battery. Store Your Smart Wheel in a well-ventilated location, dry if possible. Protect the hub from moisture and water. The optimal storage temperature is +20 C and the bike must be stored between -40 C and +60 C. It is preferred not to leave the bike under the direct sunlight during hot summer days. 1.1 Disposal The Smart Wheel and all its components should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling. Only for EC countries: According to European Guideline 2012/19/EU, electrical devices/tls that are no longer usable, and according to European Guideline 2006/66/ EC, defective or used battery packs/batteries the Smart environmental must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner. Subject to change without notice 40 41

22 For any issues to the electric powertrain, please contact Zehus customer service at: FlyKly, s.r.l