STIGO Stigobike, User Manual

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14.5 BATTERIES
The Stigo uses one or two lithium-ion batteries, depending on the model
you have. Read carefully the information about the battery for safe usage.
It is not permitted to use the batteries supplied with the Stigo in any other
product. They have been designed for the use of the Stigo only. Do not
remove the battery from the Stigo. Only approved service centers should
remove the batteries, if needed. It is also not permitted to disassemble or
modify the batteries.
The batteries must not be exposed to high temperatures or fire. Do not
short circuit or modify the batteries in any way. Moisture can damage the
batteries and cause corrosion or overheating, igniting or leaking. Do not
expose the Stigo batteries to moisture or water.
Do not try to use any aftermarket charger with the Stigo. Aftermarket charg-
ers may damage the batteries or cause injuries, fire or electric shock.
Never charge lithium batteries unattended.
The Stigo uses lithium-ion batteries, which do not last forever, and will dete-
riorate over time. The batteries begin to degrade from the point of manu-
facturing. This is due to a chemical reaction inside the battery and gradually
it causes the internal impedance of the cells to increase, which causes the
battery to hold less charge. A new battery always performs better than an
old one.
The blue LED markers on the display show the remaining capacity of the
batteries. Once the battery level has dropped below 30%, recharge as soon
as possible. You should never leave a bike in storage with an empty battery.
Long term storage without recharging the battery can cause the battery to
discharge too low and cause the battery protection electronics to lock up. A
deep discharged battery cannot be recharged and needs to be taken to an
official service center to be repaired or replaced. To avoid this, the battery
of a Stigo bike needs to be fully charged before storage and fully recharged
every two months, even if the bike is not being used.
A deep discharged battery is not covered under warranty.
Do not store in below freezing temperatures.