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2.3
Battery care
2.3.1
Before you use the battery for the first time, it is essential to condition the battery. To fully
condition your new battery, give it a complete charge and discharge cycle. This is achieved by
charging your battery for 12 hours on the 42V setting, until the charger LED turns green. Then use
the bike until the battery is almost drained and then recharge as above. After this “conditioning”
process, you can then charge and discharge the battery as and when you require to best suit your
usage and journey profiles. Always recharge your battery after use as part of keeping the battery in
good condition; this will ensure your bike is always ready to go.
NEVER leave your bike for more than 24 hours with a completely drained battery.
2.3.2
If you are not going to use your bike for more than four weeks, you must ensure that the
battery is fully charged using the 39V conditioning setting on the charger before you leave it. You
must then recharge it every six to eight weeks using the 39V setting. This prevents the voltage from
declining below safe levels that can cause unrepairable damage to the internal battery cells.
2.3.3 Before setting off on any journey, it is always better to have a fully charged battery.
2.3.4 Always remember that you can consume up to three times more power when setting off
using just the throttle. To extend the range and battery charge level, always set off using pedal assist
if possible.
2.3.5 Do not expose the bicycle or battery pack to fire, heat sources, acid or alkaline substances.
2.3.6 When leaving your bicycle during hot weather, always leave in a shaded well ventilated area.
2.3.7 For best results, always recharge and store the battery at room temperature.
2.3.8
Before unloading the battery, make sure it is fully turned off at the key, then raise the saddle
and unload the battery using its handle.
2.3.9
If your battery is damaged or appears to be overheating for any reason, immediately return
it to your retailer for advice and a safety check.
2.3.10 Further information on user responsibilities and battery maintenance are included in the
warranty section of this manual.
2.4
Recharging your battery
2.4.1
The charger supplied with your 2013 model bike has two settings. The standard setting
charges the battery to 42 Volts for normal battery use and should be used if charging the battery
ready for use on the bike.