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6.2. Safety instructions and warnings
Read and take not of the following
safety instructions and warnings before
installing the battery and starting the
charging process. Non-compliance with
the safety information and instructions
may result in damage to the product or
electric shocks, fire and/or severe injuries.
The lithium-ion battery contains chemical
substances which may cause dangerous
reactions if the present safety instructions
are not complied with. The manufacturer
does not accept any liability for damage
resulting from the non-compliance with
these instructions.
6.2.1 Safety instructions and warnings
for use of the battery
• The battery should be fully charged
before using it for the first time.
• The battery may only be used at
temperatures between -10°C and +45°C
• The battery must not be exposed to heat
(e.g. radiators) or fire. External heat may
cause the battery to explode.
• In the (unlikely) event of the battery
overheating or catching fire, the battery
must under no circumstance come into
of time. In particular, the boots of cars
parked in the sun should only be used for
transportation, not as a general storage
location.
• The battery must not be exposed to
mechanical impacts. If, for instance, the
Pedelec tilts and the battery directly hits
the ground, the battery must be checked
by the manufacturer. Please contact your
specialist dealer concerning this matter. A
damaged battery must not be used again.
• If the battery is damaged or defective, it
must be taken out of use and checked.
Please contact your specialist dealer and
discuss further action with respect to
return and repair. The defective/damaged
battery must by no means be used again
or opened.
• Always make sure to keep the battery
clean and dry.
6.2.2 Safety instructions and warnings
for storage of the battery
• Protect the battery immedialy after
disconnecting it from the charger or
motor. Moisture or foreign matter (such
as metal fragments, small nails, filings or
other conductive metals) must not get
into the battery.
contact with water or other liquids. The
cell manufacturers recommend sand as
only appropriate extinguishing agent.
• Your Pedelec consumes energy each time it
is used. We therefore recommend charging
the battery after each use if possible.
• The battery may only be used for
supplying power to the neodrives
components. Any further use is subject to
the written consent of the manufacturer.
• The battery must not be opened or
disassembled. Improper opening or
wilful destruction of the battery involves
the danger of severe injuries. Moreover,
opening the battery will result in the
warranty claim being voided.
• Never connect the battery contacts in
the socket to metallic objects and ensure
that the contacts never come into contact
with metallic objects (for example with
metal filings).
• If the socket is dirty, clean it using a clean
and dry cloth.
• Never immerse the battery in water.
• The battery's life cycle depends, among
other things, on where it is stored.
Therefore, do not leave the battery
(irrespective of whether the battery is
inserted or has been removed from the
Pedelec) in hot places for long periods
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