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Charger
The hybrid electric bicycle comes with its own "Smart Charger” that connects with an easy-access charger port for recharging the
batteries. This charger unit has lights that show the battery charge status. Refer to the instructions that appear on the charger
unit and its instructions.
Batteries work best when they have a full charge, so always be sure to recharge them fully after each ride. If you leave them in a
run-down condition, without recharging them, it will shorten their life expectancy.
• Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) batteries - charge for 4-6 hours for full charge
• SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) batteries - charge for 6-10 hours for full charge
The charger may get warm to the touch, so make sure you charge them in an open area and do not lay anything on the charger
unit while charging. Although you cannot over-charge the batteries using the Currie “Smart Charger”, we recommend that you do
not leave the charger plugged in for more than 24 hours.
If your charger shows a solid green light after charging for a short period of time, your battery may have been only partially dis-
charged (short ride), or this may be the sign of a partially worn out battery with reduced storage capacity. Continue charging for
the full time, to cover all the bases. If the battery still has not charged, you may need to replace it.
Even with proper care, a rechargeable battery does not last forever. Average battery life depends on use and conditions.
The charger and charger port should be regularly inspected for damage (cord, plug, enclosure, etc.).
If damage is found stop using the affected part until the it can be repaired or replaced.
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Battery Terminal Covers
Bicycles with Rack Mounted Batteries are equipped with battery terminal cover(s)
(see photo). These protect the battery terminals from debris and water when the
terminal is not in use (i.e. when the battery is removed from the bike).
These battery terminal covers need to be removed in order for the battery to make
contact with terminals.
FCC INSTRUCTIONS
FCC Warning for the battery charger
Warning: Changes or modifications to the charger not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
* Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
* Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.