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Storage and disposal
6
Storage and disposal
This section contains information on how to store and dispose of your pedelec and re-
chargeable battery safely.
6.1
Storing the rechargeable battery
Warning
A damaged or improperly used rechargeable battery can irritate and
injure the respiratory tract, the eyes or the skin.
Risk of injury!
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Seek medical attention immediately in case of any complaints.
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Ensure that faulty batteries are kept in well-ventilated areas.
► Avoid contact with the battery fluid.
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If battery fluid gets into eyes, rinse eyes with plenty of water. Seek
medical attention immediately.
If you do not intend to use your rechargeable battery for a prolonged period, proceed with
storage as described below:
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Charge the battery to 60 % of its capacity.
→ After each charging session, disconnect the battery from the charger and pull the
mains plug out of the socket.
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Take the rechargeable battery out of the battery holder.
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Store the rechargeable battery in a dry room protected from freezing temperatures
and significant fluctuations in temperature, ideally at +10 to +15 °C, for example, in a
cellar room.
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Store the rechargeable battery so that it
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is protected from falling,
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is protected from moisture, and
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is out of reach of children and animals.
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If you have the rechargeable battery in storage for more than 3 months, charge the
battery every 3 to 6 months to about 60 % of its capacity.
6.2
Storing the pedelec
If you do not use the pedelec for a prolonged period, proceed with storage as described
below:
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Store the pedelec in a dry room protected from freezing temperatures and significant
fluctuations in temperature.
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Hang a stored pedelec by the frame to prevent the tyres from deforming.
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Clean the pedelec before placing it into storage.
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If the pedelec is fitted with a derailleur gear, change to the small chainwheel at the
front and the smallest sprocket at the rear to relieve the cables as much as possible.
