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CUSTOMER MANUAL
FRONT HUB MOTOR SYSTEM
9 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
Keep the all components of the electrical system
clean. Clean gently with a damp, soft cloth. The
components must not be immersed in water or
cleaned with a water jet or steam jet. If the
components are no longer functional, contact
your dealer.
9.1 Storing the battery
If you do not use your Pedelec for an extended
period of time, remove the battery, charge it
(60-80%) and store it separately in a frost-free,
dry room.
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Check the charge level every 3 months and
recharge if necessary.
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Store your battery at a temperature between
-10 °C and 35 °C.
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Avoid storing in direct sunlight.
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To prevent deep discharge, the battery will
go into sleep mode after a certain time.
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do not expose the battery to temperatures
below the permissible storage temperature
of -10 °C to 35 °C. Note that temperatures
of around 45 °C are common near heaters,
in direct sunlight or in over-heated vehicle
interiors.
If you notice the battery becoming hot during
use, charging or storage, developing a strong
odor, changing appearance, or any other
abnormality, do not continue to use the battery.
Immediately stop using the battery and have a
dealer check it before you use it again.
9.2 Battery wear
The battery can run for approx. 500 charging.
during that time, the battery capacity and range
of your Pedelec will decrease. You should then
replace the battery. If the range is still sufficient,
you can continue to use it.
As the service life increases, the capacity of the
battery slowly decreases. This also reduces the
range of your Pedelec with regard to engine sup-
port. This does not constitute a defect.
The battery life depends on various factors:
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The number of charging operations
(about 500 charging cycles).
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The age of the battery.
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The storage conditions.
Of course, your battery will deteriorate and
capacity will be lost even if you do not use the
battery. The lifetime of your battery can be influ-
enced by the following measures:
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Charging your Battery after every ride, even
short trips. Lithium-ion batteries are not
subject to a memory effect.
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Avoiding driving in high gears with high
levels of push-assistance.
