Hermann STEPS DIN EN 15194, User Manual

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Notes on the e-bike
Lack of care and maintenance may reduce the range.
• Handle the e-bike with care and observe all notes regarding
the rechargeable battery in this user manual�
• Check the tyre pressure regularly.
• Comply with the maintenance intervals.
Temperatures below +10 °C may negatively affect the perfor -
mance of the rechargeable battery during operation. When you
are not using your e-bike:
• At low outdoor temperatures, take the rechargeable battery
out of the holder and put it in storage (see Chapter
“Storing
the rechargeable battery” on page 17
)�
• Only put it back in the holder directly before cycling.
5.4 Cycling with an empty rechargeable
battery
If the rechargeable battery is completely used up during the ride,
you can use your e-bike as you would a normal bike (see Chapter
“Charging indicator” on page 25 )�
note: If the battery charge has been used up, the drive will switch
off� The lights will be supplied with energy for another 2 hours�
5.5 Drive overheat protection
CauTIon
The drive and rechargeable battery can become very hot
if a fault is at hand. You could injure yourself in the event
of contact with your skin�
risk of injury!
• Do not touch the drive and rechargeable battery.
The drive is automatically protected against damage caused by
overheating. If the temperature of the drive is too high, the drive
will automatically switch off�
• To prevent the drive from overheating, set a low level of assis -
tance at high outdoor temperatures or roads or paths with a
substantial incline (see Chapter “Setting the level of assis-
tance” on page 35 )�
• If the drive is switched off when the rechargeable battery is
charged and at a speed of under 25 km/h, do not use the
e-bike temporarily to allow the drive to cool off�
• If allowing the drive to cool off does not resolve the distur -
bance, have your specialist dealer inspect the e-bike.