Pendix Eco ePower300, System Instructions

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Storage of the battery
Store the battery in a dry and well-aired place. To counteract
a loss in the battery’s capacity, the best room temperature is
around 20° C (68 ° F).
If the battery is completely emptied (blinking red display) as
a result of use, it must be recharged within 2-3 days to avoid
total damage.
60 % of its capacity is reached.
Naturally, you can continue to use it as before, though you
should now reckon with a lower capacity and a reduction
in distance.
The charging unit is supplied together with the power stati-
on. You can use the charging unit with or without the power
station. To use the power station, simply insert the plug of
the charging unit into the power station from below. If you
do not want to use the power station, you can only charge
the battery in a flat position, as the plug is fitted into the
battery from underneath. Please consult the chapter enti-
tled „Charging the battery“ for further information on this
subject.
Before putting the system into operation, please read the
information on the charging unit.
Besides the previous charging unit for the ePower300
battery, it exists a more powerful charging unit for the
ePower500. The charging units and batteries are compatible
among themselves and both battery variations can be char-
ged with both charging units. The following graphic shows
the variations:
• Use the charging unit for the corresponding
battery only. The battery charge voltage must
be the same as that of the charging unit. Other-
wise, a fire or an explosion may result.
• Make sure you are connecting to the proper
line (mains) power (voltage)! The label on the
charging unit indicates the necessary/ prescri-
bed line power. It must agree with the voltage
coming from the power source.
4.3 Charging unit
Pendix–Ansmann 54,6 V / 2,2 A
Pendix–Ansmann 54.6 V / 3.6 A
ePower300 ePower500
331 Wh capacity 497 Wh
48 V voltage nom. 48 V
54.6 V voltage max. 54.6 V
yes USB–interface yes
charging time
ca. 3 h 12 min
charging time
ca. 5 h 15 min
charging time
ca.
3 h 10 min*
charging time
ca.
3 h 20 min
*The ePower300 can be charged with the 3.6 A charging unit.
Due to the power of the charging unit, the battery warms up.
Depending on the initial temperature and due to the thermal
protective circuit, it is possible that it does not lead to a shorter
charging time compared to the charging time with the 2,2 A
charging unit.
Safety notes
If your battery is out of use for a longer period,
for example for 3-6 months during a winter break,
it is best to store the battery at a charging level
of 50 % – 80 %. In this way the battery does not
age as quickly as when it is fully charged. Don’t
forget to check the charging level once every 12
weeks, recharging it if necessary. In this case al-
ways make sure that the battery is not comple-
tely empty for a longer period of time, as a total
discharge with irreversible damage to the battery
cells may result.
Battery aging and attrition
The battery is subject to wear (attrition). It is covered by a gu-
arantee lasting two years. With increasing age and use, it will
lose in capacity and the corresponding maximum distan-
ce is reduced. The capacity loss is approximately 10 % per
year. This is not a defect, but normal wear. From a technical
viewpoint, the battery is considered to be worn out when
riding.
• Prevent a total discharge of the battery at all
costs. Otherwise, irreversible damage to the
battery cells results.
• This battery is designed only for use with Pen-
dix electric bicycle motors. Improper use or
incorrect handling can cause fires or injuries.
Pendix assumes no guarantee or responsibi-
lity of any kind for damage resulting from im-
proper use or treatment.
• Caution: magnetic fields around the battery
plug/holder also influence medical equip-
ment such as for example heart pacemakers.
Always consult a doctor or medically qualified
person on this subject if in doubt.