Operation

Panasonic FIT eBike System

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Easy, efficient and fast – the Rohloff E-14 shifting system works in harmony with the Panasonic FIT eBike system to provide the best possible shift performance. Operation is simple and easily controlled through the 'RC1', Panasonic FIT user interface. Read on for further details:

Turn on

Switch the Panasonic FIT eBike System „ON“ as detailed in the manufacturers owners manual.

Gear Indicator

The SPEEDHUB 500/14 gear which is currently engaged, will be shown in the Panasonic FIT display.

Shifting Gears

Shifting Gears

The SPEEDHUB gear shift is operated via a trigger on the 'RC1' Panasonic FIT user interface.

 

„+“:  Shifts gears upwards towards gear #14 

„−“:  Shifts gears downward towards #1  „M“: For configuration purposes only
 

The SPEEDHUB gear shift is immediate and one gear is shifted per trigger movement.

Multishift Function

Should the trigger of the 'RC1' Panasonic FIT user interface be held in the "+" or "-" position, then the Rohloff E-14 shifting mechanism will shift one gear as normal, then pause, before shifting 3 gears in rapid succession. The Shifting system will then pause for 0.5 seconds again before shifting another 3 gears and continue to shift in this “3-gear, pause” sequence until reaching the bedstop gear for that chosen direction (i.e. gear #14 or gear #1).

Warning Multishift-Function

Special care must be taken when shifting down (- button). The Rohloff E-14 can shift multiple gears in a very short time. Sudden loss of pedal resistance can lead to loss of balance and possible cause accidents and injuries.

Take care not to accidentally press and hold the E-14 Switch buttons during a ride.
Do not rest fingers on the E-14 Switch buttons unless intending to shift.
Unintentional shifting into low gears (- button) during a ride can lead to loss of balance/control and possible accidents and injuries.

Start Gear / Auto-Downshift

The Rohloff E-14 shifting mechanism, in connection with the Panasonic FIT eBike System, offers the option of selecting a gear (between #1 and #10) into which the bicycle will automatically shift upon coming to a complete halt. The feature can also be switched off completely.

When active, the Auto-Downshift function will shift down to any pre-programmed starting gear once the bicycle is stationary. Leg weight/pedal force should ideally be removed from the pedals while stationary.

Note

Each bicycle manufacturer has the ability to alter or deactivate the pre-programmed start gear (auto-downshift) from the default gear number in which units are shipped.

Cleaning of the Rohloff E-14 Components

Remove the Bosch eBike System battery from the bicycle.
 
Only clean the cables while connected to avoid contamination of the exposed plug ends.
 
The individual Rohloff E-14 components are water resistant and designed to withstand moisture levels as associated with cycling through rainy weather.
 
Protect the individual Rohloff E-14 components from excessive dirt.
 
Use soft cloths/brushes and mild cleaning agents only when cleaning the E-14 components.  Do not use of aggressive chemicals and solvents to clean individual components. Solvent use may damage of the component materials and lead to irreparable operational interference of the Rohloff E-14 components.
 
Do not use high-pressure jet/power wash systems to clean a Rohloff E-14 equipped bicycle. Water penetration will lead to irreparable operational interference of the Rohloff E-14 components.
 
Do not submerge individual Rohloff E-14 components in water.
 
Installation and activation of the Bosch eBike System battery is permitted only after the electrical contacts thereof have been fully dried off.

Energy Supply

The Rohloff E-14 does not require additional, individual power source if used in connection with a Bosch eBike system. The Rohloff E-14 shifting system will piggy-back off the Bosch eBike sytstem, drawing power from the Bosch battery as and when required.

Due to this configuration, the Rohloff E-14 will only function when the Bosch eBike system is switched to the “on” position.

The residual power in the battery will enable the integrated bicycle lighting system to remain functional for a period after the Bosch eBike System switches itself off. The Rohloff E-14 shifting system will also remain functional during this period.

Safety Information

General Safety Information

Always de-activate and remove the Bosch eBike System battery from its mount, prior to performing any service on the bicycle.

Rohloff E-14 components are not user-serviceable and must not be opened. Unauthorized opening/tampering of these components is dangerous and will result in immediate loss of product warranty.

Do not submerge individual Rohloff E-14 components under water.

Installation and activation of the Bosch eBike System battery is permitted only after the electrical contacts thereof have been fully dried off.

Reversing a deactivated Bosch eBike System equipped bicycle may automatically switch the system back „on”.

Warning - Cable Connectors

Disconnection of the cable connectors while the Bosch eBike System is switched „on“, may lead to erratic behavior and possible irreparable damage of the individual components.

Further Safety Information

Further, in-depth safety information relating to the general mounting, maintenance and operation of a SPEEDHUB equipped bicycle, as well as the Rohloff E-14 Shifting System, can be found in the Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 Owners Manual and online at www.rohloff.de/en