Zero FX 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Power Pack and Charging
5.1
Charging and Power Pack Information Power Pack and Charging
Power Pack
The battery is located within the power pack and requires
no special break in period.
The Zero FX/FXS power pack leverages proven battery
cell chemistry, configuration, and enhanced reliability. Not
only does the Z-Force® technology enable you to go
longer distances (range varies depending on riding type
and conditions), it is also designed to last the life of the
motorcycle. The integrated on-board charger minimizes
charge time and can work in parallel with Zero’s quick
charge accessories to cut charge times by as much as
75%.
The charging time will remain the same if the on-board
charger is connected to a 120 V AC or a 240 V AC supply.
The normal recharging time of the power pack to a 100%
charge is usually less than 5 hours for the ZF3.3 and
9 hours for the ZF6.5 in mild ambient temperatures. Out of
the normal temperature range, charging and run-time
times will vary. The power pack should not be used outside
of the range of 23°F to 140°F (-5°C to 60°C); the Battery
Management System (BMS) turns off the power controller
outside of this range.
Note: The Battery will not charge if below 0°C or 32°F.
Plug your motorcycle into an AC power source to recharge
it after each use. Once recharged, disconnect from the AC
power source. Leaving your motorcycle unplugged
between charges will maximize the long-term health of the
power pack.
While unplugged with the key in the OFF position, the
motorcycle’s electronics will consume a very small amount
of power and the power pack will drain extremely slowly. If
you don’t ride for an extended period of time (30 days or
more), you may want to plug the motorcycle into an AC
power source to charge it for a few hours prior to your next
ride.
The power pack must be charged within 24 hours if fully
discharged. If stored long-term, check the state of charge
at least monthly and charge it back up to 60% if it has
dropped below 30%. See
“Parking and Long Term
Storage”, on page 6.26 for more information.
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