ELAIA Manual
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4.2.1
Recommendations / precautions to take with your battery:
•
Avoid any proximity to sources of heat.
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Avoid any short circuits on the motor’s charging and plug connections.
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Only use the battery for its intended purpose.
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Do not expose the battery to temperatures higher than 40°C and lower than –20° C.
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Never drop the battery; put it in a stable place.
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Warning! There is a risk of short circuiting and overheating in the event of any impact on batteries that
are particularly fragile.
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Always check that the charger is compatible with the local power supply.
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When charging is finished, it is recommended that you disconnect the charger from the battery.
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During periods when the bike is not in use, store the battery in a cool, dry place at a
temperature above 10° C and lower than 40° C.
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Never leave your battery completely discharged for longer than 3 days, as this may damage
it.
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In case of prolonged non-use, you must recharge the battery once every two months.
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Never leave the battery exposed to the sun for long periods of time.
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Never let a child play with or handle the battery.
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Never charge the battery in the rain or in damp surroundings.
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Never open the battery. Opening it may lead to a significant risk of electrocution and void the warranty.
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Never spray the battery directly with water or any other liquid.
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Never submerge the battery.
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Only use the charger provided to charge your battery. Using any other charger that is not adapted for
the battery may result in an accident.
WARNING!
I
N CASE OF VERY INFREQUENT USE OF THE BATTERY
(
ONCE EVERY
2
MONTHS ONLY
),
THE
BATTERY
’
S CAPACITY WILL DIMINISH MUCH MORE RAPIDLY THAN WITH REGULAR USE
.
T
HE BATTERY
’
S ENERGY
COMES FROM A CHEMICAL REACTION THAT REQUIRES SUFFICIENTLY REGULAR ACTIVATION TO MAINTAIN ITS
EFFECTIVENESS
.
WARNING!
Y
OU MUST NOT THROW YOUR BATTERY OR CHARGER OUT WITH YOUR HOUSEHOLD WASTE
.
A
SELECTIVE COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR THIS TYPE OF PRODUCT HAS BEEN SET UP IN MOST TOWNS
:
YOU CAN
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
.
E
LECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS
CONTAIN TOXIC SUBSTANCES THAT ARE HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH
.
AND THEREFORE MUST BE RECYCLED
.
Your battery is recyclable after use. Return it to your dealer.
