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You can fully charge your battery ev-
ery time. There is no memory effect.
The optimal temperature
range for charging the battery is be-
tween 0
o
C and + 30
o
C. The charging
time increases when the tempera-
ture is lower. The battery will not be
charged when the temperature is
above 45
o
C.
It is recommended to store and
charge the battery in your house or
in a warm garage and to insert it only shortly
before the time of use when the outside tem-
peratures are low. This increases the service
life of the battery
Inserting the battery
1. The key must be inserted into the lock and
turned in an anti-clockwise direction before
the battery can be put in place. Thereafter, the
battery can be inserted into the battery holder
of the Pedelec. It might have to be tilted by ap-
prox. 45
o
towards the outside for this purpose,
depending on where the battery is installed.
2. Ensure that the lock latches when you press
the battery into the holder. Turn the key in a
clockwise direction and pull it out. The battery
is now locked.
3. Please check that the battery is secure.
Battery information system
The battery of your Pedelec may be equipped
with an information system that indicates the
charging state and the capacity of the battery.
This is usually accomplished by a display fi eld
on the outside of the battery or a display at the
handlebars. The system is activated by pressing
the battery button and shows the charging state
and capacity of the battery either by a percent-
age value or by the way LEDs light up and the
number of them.
More details can be found in the attached origi-
nal battery manufacturer’s operating instructions.
Check the charging state and the
capacity of the battery before every
ride. Only start off when the charging
state is suffi cient to support you during the
entire planned trip. Always allow for some
‘’reserve’’ to get home comfortably and safely.
Take note that the range of your bat-
tery is reduced at lower temperatures
when you ride your Pedelec in winter.
You can counteract this by storing the battery
in a warm room and only putting it into your
Pedelec immediately before starting off.
Storage of the battery
Store the battery in a dry and well ventilated
place when you do not need it for a prolonged
period. A room temperature of 10-23 C and a
charging state of 50-57% are favorable. The bat-
tery must be recharged when you do not use it for
longer than six months.
Never send a battery in the mail! A
battery is classifi ed as dangerous
goods. It may heat up and catch fi re
under certain conditions.
Only trained staff may dispatch batteries. Contact
your specialist dealer when you want to make a
claim regarding a battery. He is usually in a po-
sition to collect the battery free of charge and in
accordance with the Dangerous Goods Act.
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