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Description
3.3.8 Electric drive system
The pedelec has an electric drive system in
addition to a mechanical one.
Figure 56: Diagram of an electric drive system with
electric components
1 Front lamp
2 On-board computer
3 Display (optional)
4 PowerTube battery or
5 PowerPack battery
6 Rear light
7 Electric gear shift (optional)
8 Motor
9 A charger which is designed for the battery
(not shown).
3.3.8.1 Motor
As soon as the muscle power required for
pedalling passes a certain level, the motor is
activated gently and assists the pedalling motion.
The motor power always depends on the power
used to pedal: Motor assistance is lower when
little muscle power is used than when a great deal
of muscle power is used. This happens regardless
of the level of assistance.
The motor switches off automatically as soon as
the rider no longer pedals, the temperature is
outside the permitted range, there is an overload
or the shut-off speed of 25 km/h has been
reached.
A push assist system can be activated. The speed
depends on the selected gear. The motor
continues to drive the pedelec as long as the rider
presses the push assist button on the handlebars.
The speed can be a maximum of 6 km/h in this
case. The electric drive system stops when the
push assist button is released. The pedelec does
not have a separate emergency shut-off button. In
the event of an emergency, the motor can be
stopped by removing the on-board computer. The
mechanical brakes are used as an emergency
stop system and bring the bicycle to a halt quickly
and safely in the event of an emergency.
3.3.8.2 Charger
Each pedelec is supplied with a charger. The
following BOSCH charger may be used:
• the 4 A Charger BPC3400.
Observe the operating instructions in the
Section 11.4 Documents.
3.3.8.3 Lighting
Lighting always includes
• the front lamp (also known as headlight or front
light)
• the rear light (also known as rear lamp)
The headlight and the rear light are also on
whenever the riding light is activated.