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USER MANUAL - URBAN RYDER™
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URBAN RYDER™ OPERATION: BATTERY
As lithium batteries do not suffer from Memory Effect, it is not required for the battery to be empty to begin a charge. Top
up charging every time you have completed your ride is recommended. A new battery might take 2 or 3 charges before it
performs at its full capacity. All batteries have a finite life cycle and eventually lose storage capacity below a useful level.
Kept in good condition, a lithium battery will perform at least 300 to 900 full charge cycles with a retention of 70% from its
original capacity. Small top up charges count fractionally towards a single full cycle charge. The battery may be charged on
or off the bike. Always charge the battery with the key in the “OFF” position. Never charge a hot battery or immediately
after a long ride; let the battery cool for approximately 1 hour prior to charging.
Do not leave the charger plugged into the battery for long periods of time, as this can damage the battery. Always charge
the bike in a dry, clean place. Keep the charger dry and clean. Avoid storing your batteries in extreme temperatures, hot or
cold, and keep in a cool dry place. Always plug the battery charger into a grounded ELECTRICAL circuit.
The battery can be used in any weather between 1°C to 38°C. Extreme heat or extreme cold can shorten the battery range.
Try to avoid fully discharging the battery. It may be possible after the battery is discharged to turn off the bike, wait a few
seconds, and turn it back on to get a small amount of power. This “pulsing” (turning off and on) will permanently damage
the battery. Lithium batteries prefer frequent partial discharge charge cycles rather than fewer, full, deep cycle charges.
To prevent premature failure of your battery and for your warranty to remain in effect, you must charge and discharge the
battery at least once per month.
7. Charging the Battery
The supplied battery is a Lithium, 48 Volts and 10amp hours. Check to ensure that the charger voltage is correct for your
battery. The charger should read “Output 55VDC 2A”. Only use a wall receptacle with a grounded circuit to plug your
charger into.
Fig. 7.1 Battery Key - OFF
Fig. 7.3 Battery & Charger
Fig. 7.2 Battery Charging
Port
WARNING:
Never charge the battery outside in wet weather, as there is a chance of electrical shock,
electrocution, and death.
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Urban Ryder™ Operation: Battery - Removal & Installation, Precautions, Charging, and Storage