smartmotion x-city neo, User Manual

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6. Do’s and Don’ts 6. Do’s and Don’ts
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Do
treat your ebike like any bicycle you would want
to last well… keep it stored somewhere secure and
away from the weather elements.
Don’t
treat your ebike as a dirt-bike! The motor and
battery are weather proof, but not water-tight. It is
ok in rain, but not to ford streams, etc!
Never take your ebike on the beach as salt water
and sand will drastically shorten the lifespan of
many of the ebike’s components (motor, gears,
wiring connections, etc).
Note: Your warranty is void if evidence of salt, sand,
or water damage are present within the compo
Important: If you live very close to the sea, you
should keep your bike indoors when not in use.
This will ensure the longevity of your ebike and its
subcomponents and will help streamline maintenance
Don’t power up the throttle while the eBike is held
stationary. Motor operation for more than a few
seconds while the wheel is locked/stationary can
damage the motor and controller.
Important: Your bike will arrive with the battery
partially charged. You should connect the battery
to it’s charger before using for the first time. It’s
also best to fully use all of the battery capacity
for it’s first use, and once per year thereafter,
However “top-up” charging the battery between
these intervals is ok.
Note: The Voltage Meter displayed on the LCD may
represent lower values when the motor unit is under
load(on hills, etc), this is normal. Battery capacity
readings are most accurate when the bike is idle and
not under load or use.
Do
take extra care on the road as you will be
travelling faster than you normally do on a bike and
your bike is now power-assisted, so will behave
Don’t
let others ride your eBike unless you have
properly explained safe and appropriate use to
them.
Don’t use your charger outdoors. It is for indoor
use only.
and care duties.
Do
return your eike to the Smartmotion dealer where
pruchased for service and maintenance.
Don’t
attempt to open the motor or battery
should your system malfunction, or for any other
reason. Anti-tampering labels are applied to both
the motor and battery units and breakage of the
Do
top up your battery where practical. Lithium
batteries prefer shallow discharge patterns. Keeping
your battery topped up between rides will prolong
Do
disconnect your battery from the charger when it
is charged. Leaving it connected permanently when
not in use will shorten cell life.
Never
leave a fully discharged battery uncharged
for more than a week
.
Doing this causes irreparable
damage to your battery and is a listed exclusion in
the Limited Warranty.
Don’t leave your battery for more than 3 months
without checking it’s capacity and top-up charging
Note: A Smartmotion battery neglected for a prolonged
period of time causes exponential voltage loss and
associated cell damage. This will void the battery’s
2-year warranty. It is to your advantage to properly
care for your battery and is the most valuable
Important:
Lithium Ion batteries contain a vast amount of
electrical and chemical energy which is stable within
the scope of normal usage and care. Long-term
deviation from the recommendations detailed in
the Battery Care Guide can expose your battery and
surrounding property to risk of combustion. While
be taken by the owner to ensure that all associated
risks are mitigated through careful and proper use.
seals will void the Limited Warranty
Do
make sure you charge the battery according to
recommendatuons dound in the battery care guide.
the life of your battery.
Always charge your Smartmotion battery in a safe
and isolated space, away from combustibles and in
a well-ventilated area. Ensure airfolw is available
a well-ventilated area. Ensure airfolw is available
it where needed.
Ebike batteries can be dangerous!
extremely unlikely that whis occurs, precautions must
component on your samrtmotion ebike.