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the EU in individual cases. Before using your Pe-
delec abroad, find out about the applicable legis-
lation in the relevant country.
1.3 Battery
The battery contains chemical substances, which
could cause dangerous reactions if the safety in-
formation given here is not adhered to.
Avoid contact with liquid leaking from a damaged
battery. In case of contact, rinse off the liquid with
water. In case of eye contact, consult a doctor
after rinsing.
Never attempt to repair your battery. Batteries
must not be dismantled, opened or crushed. The
improper opening or damaging of the battery
poses the risk of serious injury. Opening the bat-
tery voids the warranty claim. If your battery is
damaged, contact your specialist cycle shop for
advice.
Batteries must not be exposed to heat (e.g. radia-
tor) or naked flames. External heat can cause the
battery to explode. In addition, high temperatures
shorten battery life. When charging, always ensure
there is adequate ventilation.
A battery must not be short-circuited. It is danger-
ous to store batteries in a box or drawer where
they can short-circuit one another or can be short-
circuited by other conductive materials (paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws). A short circuit
between the battery contacts can cause burns or
fire. Short-circuit damage caused in this way voids
all guarantee claims.
Batteries must not be exposed to mechanical
shocks. Even if a battery shows no visible signs
of damage after falling or being knocked, it may
be damaged. For this reason, even batteries that
seem fine must be taken to a specialist dealer for
inspection. Damaged batteries must neither be
charged nor used for another application.
Keep the battery away from children.
Use the battery solely for your Pedelec.
Ideally, take the battery out of your Pedelec when
not in use. There is a risk of injury through acci-
dentally operating the battery switch.
Batteries not designed for the Pedelec must not
be used. The Pedelec operates using low voltage
(36 volts). Never attempt to operate the Pedelec
using power from a source other than a genuine
Pedelec battery. The designations of approved
batteries are listed in
➠
Chapter 12 “Technical
data”.
Never transport damaged batteries. The safety of
damaged batteries cannot be guaranteed.
Lithium reacts very strongly upon direct contact
with water. Never put the battery into water. Cau-
tion is therefore also required in the case of dam-
aged batteries which have become wet, as they
may catch fire.
In case of fire, water can be used to extinguish any
flames in the vicinity, but never the battery itself.
Powder fire extinguishers for metal fires (Class D)
are better suited to this task. If the battery can be
safely moved outdoors, the fire can also be suffo-
cated using sand.