The battery installation starts with mounting
the battery cradle. This is what your
battery will attach to and it’s also where the
controller is housed.
The most common way to install the battery
is by using the drink bottle holder mounts
on your frame. Simply remove your drink
bottle holder, (if you have one) and you’re
ready to install the battery cradle.
You will be able to tell where your cradle
will fit best by simply holding the cradle
up against your frame. You will have a few
different height options however keep in
mind you need room above the cradle to
maneuver the battery in and out. You can
secure the cradle by using your existing
bolts/screws and tighten as shown.
Be careful not to over tighten your bolts/
screws as drink bottle mounts and threads
are only ‘nutserts’. If installed correctly the
battery and cradle should feel very secure
and not bounce over bumps.
If drink bottle mounts aren’t an option, there
are plenty of battery attachment options
other than the method above, such as:
1. Install the battery on a rear rack (contact
Dillenger for this option).
2. Use large hose clamps or heavy-duty
fasteners to secure the battery cradle on the
downtube (not recommended).
3. Drill through holes in your frame and
use high tensile steel bolts and lock nuts to
attach the cradle. If done correctly, this is a
very solid option and you will only need to
spend $2 on fasteners.
The cradle should always be secure and rigid
to avoid any vibrations or movement of the
battery.
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Battery Cradle Installation