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Safety Information
Operation
Batteries & Chargers
WARNING
REPLACEMENT
- Only use the battery pack and charger indicated in the Specifications
section of this supplement. Do not use other batteries or chargers. Do not use the charger to
charge other batteries.
PREVENT DAMAGE
- Do not drop the battery or charger. Do not open, disassemble, or modify
the battery or charger. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Keep the battery out of intense sunlight and away from heat. Excessive heat will damage the
battery.
Keep battery away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal items to
prevent shorting exposed battery contacts. Shorting battery contacts can cause severe burns,
fire, or an explosion.
STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION
- When the battery is not in use in the bicycle, its transporta-
tion is subject to hazardous materials regulation. Special packaging and labeling requirements
may exist. Contact local authorities for specific requirements. Never transport a damaged
battery. Insulate battery contacts before packaging. Package the battery inside a shipping
container to prevent damage. The battery must be removed before flying and may be subject to
special handling by the air carrier.
CHARGING
- Bring the battery and charger indoors and allow to reach room temperature before
charging. Make sure charger and A/C outlet are the same voltage.
Locate both charger and battery indoors in a clean, dry area with good ventilation to charge.
Make sure the area is free from combustibles to avoid fire from sparks or from over-heating.
Keep charger ventilation openings unobstructed. Do not cover the charger or the battery.
Disconnect the battery from the charger unit when fully charged. Do not leave a fully-charged
battery connected to the charger. Unplug the charger from the wall outlet when not in use.
Maintain the battery and the charger as directed by the manufacturer’s instructions.
DISPOSAL
- Battery pack and charger contain regulated materials and must be disposed/
discarded in accordance with national and/or with local laws. Do not discard the battery/charger
into fire, into water, or into ordinary household waste/garbage. Instead, take to a waste facility/
recycler.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN ELECTRICAL FIRES, EXPLO-
SIONS, SEVERE BURNS, OR ELECTROCUTION.
