Zero FX 2018, 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 Z-Force® 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%
state of charge is usually less than 6 hours for the ZF3.6
and 10 hours for the ZF7.2 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 6-29 for more information.
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