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8.5.8
Servicing seat post
WARNING
!
Intoxication from lubrication oil
The lubrication oil for eightpins seat posts is toxic
if touched or inhaled.
Always wear safety goggles and nitrile gloves
when working with lubrication oil.
Lubricate seat post in the open air or in a well-
ventilated room only.
Avoid skin coming into contact with lubrication
oil. Wear nitrile gloves when lubricating,
cleaning and servicing the vehicle.
Use an oil catchment tray under the section
where the seat post is serviced.
1 Remove seat post from the frame.
2 Clean seat post on the inside and outside.
3 Examine seat post rack for scratches, cracks
and breaks.
Replaced damaged seat post as specified in
the parts list.
If the paint protection film is missing or has
worn away, affix a new paint protection film.
4 Fit seat post as per height specifications in the
ebike pass.
8.5.8.1 Servicing the carbon seat post
Only applies to ebikes with this equipment
You need to distinguish between scratches on
the paintwork and impacts if the carbon seat post
paintwork is damaged.
Ask customer what caused the damage.
Examine damage with a magnifying glass to
see if fibres are permanently damaged.
Damage to paintwork
1 Gently sand paintwork damage with 600-grit
sandpaper.
2 Smooth edges.
3 Apply one or two coats of repair paint.
Damage from impact
There may be damage to the laminate beneath the
paintwork in the case of impact damage. The
carbon seat post may break even under light
stress.
1 Take ebike out of service.
2 New carbon seat post as specified in the parts
list.
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