Battery Care and Maintenance
ASSEMBLY AND SETUP
What to Expect of Your Batteries, Ideally
If your Expresso was removed from its carton and “set
up” by retail store personnel, there is no guarantee it was
properly
set up. Please observe and follow this checklist,
even if your Expresso was out of its carton when you
purchased it. This will ensure its safe and reliable
operation.
The battery is a sealed lead-acid type, with a gel
electrolyte. With normal use, it can last for well over 300
charge/discharge cycles.
Know that normal use should mean partial, and not
complete discharging. If you employ “shallow” discharge
cycles, using less than 30% of battery’s capacity, the
battery can achieve up to 1,200 charge/discharge cycles.
1)
Remove your Expresso from its shipping carton. The
Expresso weighs about 145 lbs, so get help, and use care.
Cut away any residual packing materials with a sharp
knife or scissors. Tools needed for setup are included in
the Expresso tool kit.
Thus, it is good to charge the battery after each ride. A
partial discharge will require less time on the chargers.
2)
Inflate the front and rear tires to 35 psi.
What to Expect, Realistically
3)
To make sure the alignment is correct, stand in front
of the vehicle, using both legs to hold the front wheel in
straight-forward position. Use both hands to grab the
handle bar and turn it into normal driving position (90
degree angle from the front wheel).
The battery can keep its performance for about 200
charge/discharge cycles, with high current and deep
(80%) discharging. The storage capacity of the battery
will decline after 200 times recharging. If you re-charge
the battery before it is exhausted, you dramatically
extend the battery’s cycle life.
4)
Locate the Cargo Box. Find 4 bolts and 4 washers for
mounting the box onto rear frame.
In Summary
Always try to recharge the Battery Pack within 24 hours
after use to maximize battery cycle life and prevent
damage.
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