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Using the bike
3.4 Using the battery
3.4.1 Important safety information when using the battery
Before using the battery take the following into consideration:
•
The contents of the battery are inflammable under certain
conditions. Therefore familiarise yourself with the instruc-
tions in this manual.
•
Before charging the battery, consult the instructions on the
charger.
• Do not use the charger in moist locations. Always charge
the battery indoors and not outside.
•
Ensure the charger does not touch the skin in the same
place for long periods while charging.
•
Only charge the battery within the indicated permissible
temperature range (between 0 °C and 40 °C). The battery is
fitted with a temperature control that ensures that the bat-
tery can only be charged in a temperature range between
0 °C and 40 °C.
•
Remove the battery from the bicycle before working on it
(for example inspection, repair, assembly, maintenance,
etc.), or transporting it by car or air or when storing it. There
is a risk of injury if the drive unit is accidentally activated.
•
Do not open the battery. There is then a risk of short circuit-
ing. Opening the battery renders any warranty claim null
and void.
•
Protect the battery against heat (for example against sus-
tained exposure to strong sunlight as well), fire and immer-
sion in water. Do not use or store the battery in the vicinity
of hot or combustible objects. There is a risk of explosion.
•
Do not keep the unused battery near paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or any other small metal objects that
could cause the contacts to short out. Short circuits
between battery contacts can result in burns or fire. Dam-
age arising in this way due to a short circuit will render any
warranty claim null and void.
•
Do not place the charger and battery near combustible
materials. Only charge the batteries when they are dry and
in a fire-resistant place. Due to the heating up during charg-
ing there is a risk of fire.
•
Avoid knocks, mechanical loads or strong heating effects.
These could damage the battery cells and lead to flamma-
ble contents of the battery leaking. If this happens the bat-
tery or the charger must at all times be inspected by a
Gazelle service specialist.
•
Improper use may cause fluid to leak out of the battery.
Avoid contact with it. In the event of inadvertent contact,
wash off with water. If the fluid comes into contact with the
eyes, immediately seek medical assistance. Battery fluid
may also cause skin irritation or burns.
•
Fumes may be released in the event of damage and/or
improper use of the battery. Provide fresh air, and in the
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DANGER
" Before using the battery ensure that
you have read and understood the below
instructions.