replacement will not be covered under warranty.
REMOVING THE BATTERY
˛ Ensure the battery is turned o˜ , turn the key to the unlocked position.
˛ Pull the battery lever and pull the battery outwards o˜ the tray .
˛ Do not touch or damage the “+” and “-” terminal contacts on the top of the battery and k eep them clear
of debris.
BATTERY CHARGING BEST PRACTICES AND INFORMATION
˛ Check the charger
, charger cables, and battery for damage before beginning each charge.
˛ Be sure to charge in an area where it is clear and safe from any potential damage or tripping situations
can occur while it is charging. Always charge indoors in a cool and dry area and away from direct sunlight,
dirt, or debris. Always charge your battery in temperatures between 50 °F – 77 °F (10 °C – 25 °C).
˛ The battery can be charged on or o˜ the bik
e. To remove the battery, turn the key to the unlocked
position, pull the lever and take the battery out.
˛ The battery should be recharged after each use
, so it is ready to go the full range for you next ride.
There is no memory e˜ect, so charging the battery after short rides will not cause damage
.
˛ Charging the battery normally tak
es 3-7 hours. In rare cases, it may take longer to allow the battery
management system to balance the battery, particularly when the bike is new or after long periods of
storage. Balance the battery during the first three charges. See the Balancing the Battery section for more
information.
˛ The indicator light on the charger will show a red light while the battery charges. When charging is
complete, the indicator light will turn green. Ensure the light faces upward when charging.
˛ Remove the charger from the battery within one hour of the green light indicating a complete charge. The
charger is designed to automatically stop charging when the battery is full, but unnecessary wear of
the
charging components could occur if the charger is left attached to the battery and a power source for
longer than 12 hours.
˛ Never charge a battery for more than 12 hours at a time
.
˛ Do not leave a charging battery unattended.
Failure to follow Battery Charging Information could result in unnecessary wear to the charging
components, battery, and or charger, and could lead to an underperforming or non-functional battery and
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