Kalkhoff Pedelec Impulse, Original User Manual

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32 VI User Manual | Impulse Ergo Pedelec
8.6.1.3 The E-Bike on aeroplanes
Your E-Bike is generally subject to the policies of the re-
spective airline concerning bikes. Batteries are subject to
dangerous goods legislation. Therefore, they must not be
carried on passenger planes – neither in the cargo hold,
nor the cabin. Please contact the relevant airline for de-
tailed information.
8.6.2 Shipping
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Do not ship batteries! A battery is a hazardous
article which can overheat and catch fire in cer-
tain conditions.
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The preparation and shipping of a battery may
only be carried out by trained personnel.
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If you would like to return your Pedelec battery
for replacement, please always arrange this via
your specialist cycle shop. Specialist cycle shops
can have the battery picked up free of charge and
in compliance with dangerous goods legislation.
8.7 Damaged batteries
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Damaged batteries may not be charged, and
further use is not permitted.
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Never attempt to repair your battery. Specialists
are responsible for performing such repairs. If
your battery is damaged, contact your specialist
cycle shop. The specialists here will discuss the
next steps with you.
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If you always ride with maximum motor output,
your motor will always require a higher current.
Higher currents cause the battery to age more
quickly.
8.6 Transportation and shipping
of the battery
8.6.1 Transportation
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Never transport damaged batteries. The safety
of damaged batteries cannot be guaranteed.
Scratches and small chips in the housing do not
constitute serious damage.
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Damaged batteries may not be charged, and
further use is not permitted.
For the transportation of your Pedelec, we recommend
removing the battery from the Pedelec and packaging
it separately.
8.6.1.1 The E-Bike and your car
If you transport your E-Bike on a bike rack, ensure that it
is designed for the higher weight of an E-Bike. In order to
relieve the load on the rack and protect the battery from
climatic conditions, it must be transported inside the car.
In order to avoid a short-circuit, you can cover the plug
contacts on the bike and the battery using the cover or
adhesive tape.
8.6.1.2 The E-Bike on trains
In Germany, you can take your E-Bike with you on trains
which are marked with the bike symbol. To do so on Ger-
man Intercity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, you must book
a place for your bike in advance. As a rule, you may not
take bikes with you on German Intercity Express (ICE)
trains.