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BOSCH QUICK START GUIDE
BOSCH SYSTEM OPERATING MANUAL EN 15194 / EN17404 VERSION 3 (2024)
This document is not the complete manual for your Bicycle/EPAC. This manual contains important safety, performance and service information.
Read it before you take the first ride on your new bike/eBike, and keep it for future reference. Additional safety, performance and service
information for specific components such as suspension or pedals on your eBike, or for accessories such as helmets or lights that you purchase,
may also be available. Make sure that your authorised retailer has given you all the manufacturer's' literature that was included with your bike/eBike
or accessories. This manual can be downloaded from our website to access all the updated relevant information about the use and care of this
bike/eBike and it's components.
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- Page 1 QR code BOSCH QUICK START GUIDE BOSCH SYSTEM OPERATING MANUAL EN 15194 / EN17404 VERSION 3 (2024) This document is not the complete manual for your Bicycle/EPAC. This manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Read it before you take the first ride on your new bike/eBike, and keep it for future reference. Additional safety, performance and service information for specific components such as suspension or pedals on your eBike, or for accessories such as helmets or lights that you purchase, may also be available.
- Page 2 WELCOME Welcome to the Whyte Bikes family. Before you get riding on eBike your new please ensure you have read all the manuals provided with your product carefully. This manual contains important user directions and safety information to get you riding safely.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
GENERAL RIDING NOTES RIDER ADVICE OUT THE BOX PRE-RIDE CHECKS SAFETY EQUIPMENT LEGAL REGULATIONS USAGE CLASSIFICATION 12-13 RIDE CONDITIONS CONTROLS & OPERATION MY BOSCH OPERATING SYSTEM LED REMOTE 16-19 MINI REMOTE 20-24 PURION REMOTE 25-28 BATTERIES & CHARGING CHARGING 29-34... -
Page 4: Manual Info & Symbols
MANUAL INFO & SYMBOLS MANUAL SYMBOLS PLEASE NOTE: This manual was drafted in the English language and may have been translated to other applicable languages. This manual assumes that you have basic knowledge or experience of riding pedelecs/bicycles. Thanks for choosing to purchase this Whyte product. We hope you will enjoy all the benefits of its advanced design and engineering. -
Page 5: Product Warnings
PRODUCT WARNINGS The Whyte Bosch system can only be activated when there is a Influences - Never ride your eBike/pedelec whilst using sufficiently charged battery installed. Please check the ‘CHARGING’ headphones. Never ride whilst operating your mobile phone section of this manual which shows how to charge your bicycle safely. If a or other electronic device. -
Page 6: Rider Advice
RIDER ADVICE Rider advice Fellow riders and your environment Riding an eBike offers a very different experience to riding a conventional Always be courteous to other trail users. Use extra caution around bicycle with no motor. The injection of power and increased weight can domestic animals, such as dogs and horses. -
Page 7: Out The Box
OUT THE BOX When unboxing your new Whyte Bicycle you will find an accessories box/case containing numerous manuals (Including this manual). Please ensure you read all relevant literature prior to assembly or riding your bicycle. Relevant manufacturer manuals for your bicycle’s components will be provided. -
Page 8: Pre-Ride Checks
PRE-RIDE CHECKS Routinely check the condition of your bicycle before every ride. Regardless of ability and experience level, you should read all of your Owners Manual (Assembly Safety Equipment, Pre-Ride Check, Safety Checks, And Set Up) and carry out all the required checks. In addition, make sure you are comfortable operating the eBike’s controls and are familiar with all aspects of your bike. - Page 9 PRE-RIDE CHECKS INFO - Ergonomic adjustments to seat-post heights, Control Checks handlebars, and suspension set ups can affect the control, Checking over your bike controls prior to every ride is critical to the comfort and performance of the user and bicycle. Correct set riders safety.
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Page 10: Safety Equipment
SAFETY EQUIPMENT INFO The user of this Whyte bike is responsible for understanding current laws and regulations regarding bicycle use. The rider must obey regulations and must be awear of the penalties for their violation. WARNING! Safety gear such as helmets may be required by law. -
Page 11: Legal Regulations
LEGAL REGULATIONS INFO: Before riding your Whyte eBike please inform yourself of all applicable legal requirements to ride safely in your country/state. Please ensure adequate safety restrictions are obeyed with regards to lighting, licenses, helmet and insurance requirements. Whyte Bikes will not make any promise, representation, or warranty regarding the use of your EPAC. -
Page 12: Usage Classification
USAGE CLASSIFICATION To define the intended use of your bike please contact your Whyte retailer. All Whyte bikes have been tested and classified accordingly. The purpose of this classification is to define the test requirements complying with the respective stress loads. WARNING: It is critical that your Whyte bike isn’t ridden under conditions that do not fall under its intended usage category. - Page 13 USAGE CLASSIFICATION Whyte pedelecs of the category ‘1 - ROAD’ have been designed to be ridden on hard-packed road surfaces where the wheels remain in constant contact with the surface. Pedelecs of this category are INFO Usage categories not intended for use as touring or travel bikes. Maximum permissible weight consisting of the rider and meet safety standards luggage is specified on the CE marking on your bike.
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Page 14: Ride Conditions
RIDE CONDITIONS WARNING - Conditions on the road, path or trail you are riding on can present sudden hazards. Avoid or exercise caution by slowing your speed on dangerous terrain, including: • Potholes • Train tracks • Wet, oily or icy terrain •... -
Page 15: My Bosch Operating System
Below is a table that can be used to identify what operating system your bike uses. Please read the operating instructions specific to your Whyte eBike provided in this manual. For further details and updates please refer to the manufacturers manuals found here https://www.bosch-ebike.com/en/help-... -
Page 16: Led Remote
(BRC3600) REMOTE FUNCTIONS Intended Use The LED Remote operating unit is designed to control a Bosch eBike system and control an on-board computer. The eBike Flow app can be accessed via Bluetooth®. Product features The numbering of the components shown refers to the... - Page 17 LED REMOTE (BRC3600) START UP ON/OFF Operation Prerequisites Battery Charge Indicator The eBike system can only be activated when there is a sufficiently charged battery is inserted. The battery charge indicator (3) displays the eBike battery’s state of charge. The state of charge of the eBike battery can also be checked Operating unit power supply on the LEDs of the battery itself.
- Page 18 LED REMOTE (BRC3600) ASSIST MODES Setting the assistance level To start walk assistance, press the (8) button for more than 1 s and keep On the operating unit using the (8) and (9) buttons, you can set how much it pressed. The battery charge indicator (3) goes out and a white moving the eBike drive assists you while pedalling.
- Page 19 LED REMOTE (BRC3600) WIRELESS SHIFTING, LIGHTS & CONNECTIVITY Interaction between the eBike system and gear shifting: Lock function The gear shifting should be used with an eBike drive in the same way as The lock function can be set up and configured via the eBike Flow app. with a normal bicycle (observe the operating instructions of your eBike on This stores a digital key on the smartphone, which is required to start this point).
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Page 20: Mini Remote
MINI REMOTE (BRC3100 | BCR3300) REMOTE FUNCTIONS Product Features All illustrations of bike parts except for the drive unit, on-board computer (including operating unit), speed sensor and the corresponding holders are a schematic representation and may differ on your eBike. The numbering of the components shown refers to the illustrations on the graphics to the right. - Page 21 MINI REMOTE (BRC3100 | BCR3300) START UP ON/OFF Operation Requirements The eBike system can only be activated when the following requirements are To switch off the eBike system, press the on/off button (12) briefly (<3s). met: The battery charge indicator (13) and the assistance level LED (10) go –...
- Page 22 MINI REMOTE (BRC3100 | BCR3300) ASSIST MODES & PUSH ASSIST Setting the assistance level On the operating unit, you can set the level of assistance you want the eBike drive to provide you with while pedalling. Mini Remote: Briefly press (< 1 s) the buttons to increase assistance + (4) or decrease assistance –...
- Page 23 MINI REMOTE (BRC3100 | BCR3300) ASSIST MODES & PUSH ASSIST Switching the push-assistance function on/off The walk assistance makes it easier to push your eBike. The speed in this function depends on the selected gear and can reach a maximum of 4 km/h. The push assistance function must only be used when pushing the eBike.
- Page 24 MINI REMOTE (BRC3100 | BCR3300) WIRELESS SHIFT, LIGHTS & CONNECTIVITY Interaction between the eBike system and gear shifting The <eBike Lock> is automatically enabled in the following cases: The gear shifting should be used with an eBike drive in the same way as –...
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Page 25: Purion Remote
PURION REMOTE DISPLAY FUNCTIONS (1) On/off button for on-board computer (2) Push assistance button WALK (3) Fastening screw for on-board computer (4) Holder for on-board computer (5) Decrease assistance level button – (6) Increase assistance level button + (7) Display (8) Protective cap for USB port (9) USB diagnostic port (for servicing purposes only) (10) Battery compartment cover... - Page 26 PURION REMOTE START UP ON/OFF Start-up Requirements - The eBike system can only be activated when the following requirements are met: – Fully charge the internal battery prior to first ride – A sufficiently charged battery is inserted. Note: Always switch off the eBike system when you park the eBike. Note: If the batteries of the on-board computer are drained, you can still switch on your eBike using the bike’s battery.
- Page 27 PURION REMOTE ASSIST MODES & LIGHTS Modes – OFF: Motor assistance is switched off. The eBike can be moved by pedalling, as with a normal bicycle. The push assistance cannot be activated at this assistance level. – ECO: Effective assistance with maximum efficiency, for maximum range –...
- Page 28 The components of the eBike system are continuously monitored automatically. If a fault is detected, the corresponding fault code will appear on the on-board computer. Fault codes can be found here: https:// www.bosch-ebike.com/en/help-center/manuals/user-manual-purion-13503 The drive may also be switched off automatically depending on what type of fault has occurred. You can continue riding at any time without assistance from the drive, but you should have your eBike checked before completing any more journeys.
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Page 29: Charging
CHARGING PRODUCT WALK THROUGH & SPECIFICATION... - Page 30 In addition to the functions shown here, changes to software relating to troubleshooting and functional modifications may be introduced at any time. The Bosch eBike chargers are intended exclusively for charging Bosch eBike batteries and must not be used for any other purpose.
- Page 31 CHARGING CHARGER START UP Operation The battery can be charged with and without the on-board computer. Connecting the charger to the mains (see figure A) When charging without the on-board computer, the charging procedure - Pay attention to the mains voltage. The voltage of the power source can be observed on the battery charge indicator.
- Page 32 CHARGING CHARGER ERRORS ERRORS - CAUSES AND CORRECTIVE MEASURES WARNING: Take care with electrics. Do not carry out any corrective tasks with out contacting your authorised Whyte retailer for advice and guidance first.
- Page 33 Save all safety warnings and instructions for future reference. The should you experience any adverse effects. The fumes may irritate the term battery is used in these instructions to mean all original Bosch eBike respiratory system. rechargeable battery packs.
- Page 34 After-sales service and advice on using products If you have any questions about the charger, contact an authorised bike retailership. For contact details of authorised bike retailerships, please visit www.bosch-ebike.com Disposal Chargers, accessories and packaging should be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
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Page 35: Battery
BATTERY BATTERY DATA & SPECIFICATION Whyte E500 Series fitted with Powertube 500 Whyte E160 & E180 fitted with Powertube 750 Whyte ELyte Series fitted with CompactTube 400 Disposal Batteries, accessories and packaging should be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. Do not dispose of batteries along with household waste. -
Page 36: Range Extender
50% Charge: Approx. 1.3 hours Intended Use 100% Charge: Approx. 3.2 hours All Bosch eBike batteries are intended exclusively for the power supply of your drive unit (system generation specific). The smart system PowerMore 2A Charger 50% Charge: Approx. 1.6 hours must not be used for any other purpose. - Page 37 RANGE EXTENDER PRODUCT INFORMATION Product features The numbering of the components shown refers to the illustrations on this page. All representations of bicycle parts, apart from the eBike batteries and their holders, are schematic and may differ from those on your own eBike.
- Page 38 RANGE EXTENDER PRODUCT INFORMATION...
- Page 39 RANGE EXTENDER OPERATION ON/OFF Testing the eBike Battery Before Use Maintenance and cleaning Test the eBike battery before charging it for the first time or using it in your Keep the eBike battery clean and avoid contact with skincare products, eBike.
- Page 40 CHARGING INSERTING & REMOVING THE POWERMORE Inserting and Removing the PowerMore Battery Charging - A Bosch eBike battery from the system generation the smart • When inserting the battery into the holder or removing it from the system must only be charged using an original Bosch charger from the holder, always switch off the eBike battery and the eBike beforehand.
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Page 41: Disposal
DISPOSAL DISPOSAL: Whyte Bikes battery and chargers cannot be disposed of in your household waste. This is extremely dangerous and illegal in most countries. All batteries and chargers are to be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Please contact your Whyte retailer to discuss the disposal regulations in your country/state and any applicable take-back program. -
Page 42: Additional Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WHYTE Bikes actively participates on social media platforms, Contact Info: https://whytebikes.com/pages/faq along with our fantastic global community of cyclists. Looking for places to ride , tips and tricks, or advice? Whyte Content: https://whytebikes.com/pages/documents Somebody will have the answer: Whyte UK retailers: https://whytebikes.com/pages/retailer- Visit our WHYTE YouTube channel to see a wide locator... -
Page 43: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - UK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. As the manufacturer we hereby declare that the following products: COMPLIANCE The manufacturer declares that the above-mentioned machinery fulfils all relevant provisions of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC;...