Warning
Do
top up your battery whenever possible. Lithium
batteries actually prefer shallow discharge (the exact
opposite of older types of batteries that have memory
effects. Keeping your battery topped up between rides
will prolong the life of your battery and give you more
power too, as a full battery is better on the hills.
Do
disconnect your battery from the charger when it
is charged. Leaving it connected permanently when
not in use will shorten cell life.
Never
leave a fully discharged battery uncharged
for more than a week… you will shorten the life
-
s
pan of your batter y the longer you leave
it in a fully
discharged state.
Don't
leave your battery for more than 3 months
without top-up charging it.
Note: A battery left for more than 3 months at a low
voltage may suffer cell damage. This will not be
covered under your warranty. It is to your advantage to
properly look after your battery as it is the most
expensive part of your ebike!
Important:
Though the risk of battery fire with
Samsung
or
Panasonic
18650
cells
is
considerably lower than cheaper, unbranded cells
(
Online
data suggests about one in 40 million for
the cells we use -
i.e.
, you are more likely to get struck
by lightening), it is still possible. Treat any
charging lithium battery (including SmartMotion) as a
potential fire risk (yes, this includes cellphones,
computers too). If charging your battery while it is
still docked into the bike simply make sure the
bike (includes charger) is not on or leaning
against a flammable surface. Same for charging
battery off the bike, make sure the battery and
charger is placed on a fire-rated surface (concrete
floor, steel bench or shelf, etc).