User manual DAHON X-FUSION

[. . . ] USER'S MANUAL Congratulations on your purchase of this X-Fusion shock absorber. As a manufacturer and designer of innovative, high-end cycling products, our reputation for quality and performance is built upon the thorough testing of every product to ensure it's function and durability. Please read this manual carefully as it contains important information about the proper installation, use, care and maintenance of your shock. : contents English Deutsch Italiano Español Français 4 21 39 57 75 : Consumer Safety Before riding, please read this manual's section on proper set-up and use of your new X-Fusion shock. If you are unsure of the proper use or function of your new shock, please call your nearest X-Fusion Service Center for further information. [. . . ] When rebound damping is set correctly the shock will return quick enough to keep time with the bumps of the trail. If a shock is returning too slowly, the shock will compress upon bump impact but will not return to full extension in time for the next bump impact. This will result in a harsh ride due to the fact that the rebound damping is holding the shock down into a stiffer part of the spring curve. If a shock is returning too quickly, the rear wheel will "hop" off the ground after bump impact. : Rebound Damping and Firmness Adjustment (Glyde-RL, O2-RL) Move the lever in a counterclockwise direction until you contact a positive stop. This is the minimum rebound damping setting (quick returning). Moving the lever in a clockwise direction from the 3 o'clock position (positive stop) toward the 8 o'clock position will increase the amount of rebound damping (slowing the return). Adjusting the lever further from the 8 o'clock position to the 9 o'clock position will increase compression damping to the point of firmness. : Compression Damping/Firmness Adjustment (O2-RC) To adjust the compression damping, turn the blue compression adjustor lever in a counterclockwise direction until you contact a positive stop. This is the minimum compression damping setting (softest). From this point, as you turn the lever in a clockwise direction, the compression damping force will progressively increase to a point of firmness at the end of the lever's stroke. O2-RC Glyde-RL O2-RL 10 : Compression Damping/PowerValve Adjust (O2-PVA, Vector-RC) The PowerValve damping system controls rider induced suspension movement and delivers a firm, stable pedaling platform, ensuring a higher level of rider efficiency. The PowerValve adjustment feature is the external adjustment of the PowerValve system. This adjustment gives the rider the ability to increase or decrease the damp threshold of the PowerValve to best optimize the shock performance for specific riding conditions. O2-PVA Turn the blue knob counterclockwise until you contact a positive stop. This is the max threshold damping position (firmest). The blue lever rotates 360° by design. There are four (4) PowerValve settings - 3 o'clock is the minimum PowerValve setting and the 9 o'clock position provides the highest amount of PowerValve pedaling platform. Minimum PowerValve Setting Medium-low PowerValve Setting Medium-high PowerValve Setting Maximum PowerValve Setting : O2-RC The 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock positions are settings in between the minimum and maximum allowing further tunability for most bikes, riding conditions and personal preferences. It is recommended that you start with the lever in the minimum position. Pedal the bike as normal and note the amount of pedal feed back. Add PowerValve one step at a time by turning the blue lever clockwise until pedal feedback is minimized. 11 : Vector-RC Turn the blue knob clockwise until you contact a positive stop. This is the max threshold damping position (firmest). As you turn the blue knob in a counterclockwise direction from the max position, you will progressively decrease the amount of threshold damping, making the shock softer in the initial part of the stroke. [. . . ] At 200 hours or 12 months from original purchase date: Send shock to an Authorized Service Centre for an oil change and general inspection of the replacement parts To keep your shock performing at its best we strongly recommend using only X-Fusion Authorized Service Centers. General exclusions from this warranty shall include but are not limited to any failures caused by: Installation of parts or accessories that are not qualitatively equivalent to genuine X-Fusion parts. Abnormal strain, neglect, abuse and/or misuse. (very important - see Maintenance Schedule) Any attempt to disassemble damper assembly. [. . . ]