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WARNING! Failure to follow the instructions in this section may result in damage to electrical
components on your bicycle and will void your warranty, but, most importantly, may result in
serious personal injury or death. If your battery or charger exhibits any signs of damage, do not
use it and immediately bring it to your Authorized Specialized Retailer for inspection.
The battery can be charged whether installed in the bicycle or not. Refer to the appropriate
instructions regarding removing and installing the battery. Only charge the battery at an ambient
temperature between 0° C and +50° C (+32° F and +122° F). If outside temperatures are too hot or
too cold, charge the battery inside. For safety reasons, if the battery is too hot, it will not charge.
8.2.1
BATTERY
CHARGING
SOCKET
SOCKET
COVER
CHARGING
FULLY CHARGED
PROBLEM
CHARGING
FULLY CHARGED
PROBLEM
CHARGER
8.2.2
Plug the charger’s plug into an outlet (100 - 240V), using the appropriate plug for the country’s standards.
Uncover the charging socket on the battery, then connect the charging plug with the charging socket on the
battery (
fig.8.2.1
). You should charge the battery in an area with a smoke detector.
When charging is complete, disconnect the charging plug from the battery socket.
Unplug the charger from the wall socket.
During the charging process, the diode on the charger will glow red (
fig.8.2.2
). When the battery is fully charged,
the diode on the charger will turn green.
CAUTION: If the red LED flashes during the charging process, a charging error has occurred. In
that case, immediately remove the charger from the socket, discontinue use of the motor support
and contact your Authorized Specialized Retailer.
Please note that Li-ion batteries gradually lose capacity depending on age and use. Strongly
reduced operating time after charging can be a sign that the battery is reaching the end of its
useful life and has to be replaced. Provided the bicycle has been used properly, approximately
75% of the battery’s original capacity should remain after 300 charging cycles or two years.
Replacement batteries can be purchased from your Authorized Specialized Retailer.
