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Quick Start Guide for Installing a Falco eBike Drive System
Step 1:: Flip the bicycle upside down and install the small torque arm as shown
below using an M6 bolt.
Step 2: Before sliding the wheel into the frame, make sure that the rear derailleur
is in the lowest gear.. Pull back the idler
idler/shifter and slide the spoked
ked Falco wheel
into the frame as shown below. Red mark on the axle on the drive side should be
pointed to the back of the bicycle.
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Step 3: Tighten the wheel into the frame as shown below. Recommended torque
for the M12 hex nut is in the range of 30 to 45Nm. Please refer to your frame
manufacturer’ss recommendat
recommendation to make sure that the frame care
are guidelines are
followed.
The axle flats are machined to 10mm to allow for a tight fit into
the drop-outs.
outs. Caution should be taken to ensure that the dropdrop
out is deep enough (> 14mm) to accommodate the Falco wheel
securely and properly.
M12 hex nut should be tightened from 30 to 45Nm. Be sure to
follow your bike manufacturer
manufacturer’s frame care guidelines.
M6 and M5 bolts should be tightened to 3 and 6 Nm respectively.
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Step 4: Install the battery as shown below. Install the holder and thereafter insert
the battery and lock it.
M5 bolts should be tightened between 3 to 6 Nm. Please be sure
to follow the bicycle manufacturer’s frame care guidelines.
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Step 5: Install the Console aand the PLUS-MINU button as shown below.
Install the console and
adjust the strap.
Secure the console on the handle
bar. Make sure it is sufficiently tight.
Install the PLUS-MINUS
MINUS
buttons.
Connect the two.
Step 6: Install
all the throttle as shown below
below.. Procedure is similar for the thumb
throttle.
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Step 7: Route the wires (this
his step does require some planning and
thoughtfulness)
While using zip ties, make sure the zip tie
ties are not too tight as they
can digg into the cables and damage the cables
cables.
The optimum position of the wi
wireless module and connectors is shown above.
Some models have longer cables for the wireless module. In that case wireless
module should be re-positioned.
positioned.
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Step 8:: Make the connections. Make sure battery is OFF before making the
connections.
While using a NON
NON-FALCO battery, caution must be taken not to
reverse the connection to the motor. A reverse polarity will
damage the motor controller permanently and will void the
warranty.
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Step 9:: Adjust the torque sensor parameters.
We strongly recommend that the torque sensor be calibrated and adjusted for
your frame before your first ride. Use the Falco Interface and Falco USB stick to
connect to the motor wirelessly through your PC or a windows laptop (Currently
Mac version is under development).
Additional Resources:
1. Falco You Tube channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/falcoemotors
2. Falco Site – http://www.falcoemotors.com/
//www.falcoemotors.com/
3. Call us toll free (US and Canada)
Canada): +1 877 278 6323
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