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3.4. POWER SUPPLY
Power (48 V) is supplied by
8 x 12V batteries
connected in series and in parallel.
Batteries ensure excellent performance at ambient temperature between
+20°C
and
+25°C
, however performance can differ according to temperature.
always recharge the batteries using exclusively the supplied cable with type-approved
plug which should be inserted in a suitable 220 Vac socket.
IMPORTANT! Always charge the batteries whenever you can to avoid running them
fully down; the batteries do not have storage effect.
Recharging with the power supply on board the vehicle takes less
than 8 hours when the batteries are fully run down and SHOULD
NEVER exceed 18 hours.
The batteries’ energy is controlled by an electronic board that regulates the motor’s
current.
Contact DUCATI energia Technical Assistance in the event of faults possibly involving
inefficiency of the electronic board.
The electric motor does not require any maintenance.
IMPORTANT! If the batteries do not recharge, check the fuses on the power
connection board at the bottom of the battery compartment
ATTENTION! The ignition key must ALWAYS be OFF when recharging.
Do not connect or use auxiliary batteries or recharge normal
rechargeable batteries.
IMPORTANT! Initial running in of the battery charger is advisable to ensure the
batteries’ maximum potential. To ensure the batteries’ efficient future
yield, initially drive for short but increasingly longer periods without
fully running down the batteries, before recharging them.
This “procedure” should be carried out during the first week of using a whole new pack of
batteries.
