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Safety Information
Operation
Safety Information
Operation
138222 Rev 1 (03/20)
Batterys & Chargers
REPLACEMENT - Only use the battery pack and charger indicated in the Secifications of this
supplement. Do not use other batteries or chargers. Do not use the charger to charge other
batteries.
PREVENT DAMAGE - Do not drop the battery or charger. Do not open, disassemble, or modify
the battery or charger. No user serviceable parts inside.
Keep the battery out of intense sunlight. Keep away from heat. Heat will damage the battery.
Keep battery away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal items, to
prevent shorting exposed battery contacts. Shorting battery contacts can cause severe burns,
fire, or explosion.
STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION - When the battery is not in use in the bicycle, its
transportation is subject to hazardous materials regulation. Special packaging and labeling
requirements may exist. Contact local authorities for specific requirements. Never transport
a damaged battery. Insulate battery contacts before packaging. Package battery inside a
shipping container to prevent damage. The battery must be removed before flying and may
be subject to special handling by the air carrier.
CHARGING - Bring indoors and allow to reach room temperature before charging. Make sure
charger and A/C outlet are the same voltage.
Locate both charger and battery indoors, in a clean, dry area with good ventilation to charge.
Make sure the area is free from combustibles to avoid fire from sparks or overheating. Keep
charger ventilation openings unobstructed. Do not cover the charger or the battery.
Disconnect the battery from the charger unit when fully charged. Do not leave a fully charged
battery connected to the charger. Unplug the charger from the wall outlet when not in use.
Maintain the battery and the charger as directed by the manufacturer’s instructions.
DISPOSAL- Battery pack/charger contain regulated materials and must be disposed/
discarded in accordance with national and/or local laws. Do not discard the battery/charger
into fire, water or ordinary household waste/garbage. Take to a waste facility/recycler.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN ELECTRICAL FIRES,
EXPLOSION, OR SEVERE BURNS OR ELECTROCUTION.
Commuting
EQUIPMENT - Any bicycle Including an
drive-assisted bike (ebike) must be
properly equipped for commuting
including any legally required lights,
signals, and registrations. Ask your
Authorized Cannondale Retailer if
commuting is within the scope of your
bike’s intended use and if your bike is
properly equipped for commuting.
DANGERS - Operating an E-bike as a
commuting vehicle is no less dangerous
than an ordinary pedal bike or automobile.
E-Bikes are certainly not designed to
protect you in a crash. Do not assume the
bike or its drive capability will protect you
or keep you from being involved in a
serious accident.
NIGHT RIDING- Riding at night on a
E-Bike or pedal-only bikes is very
hazardous.
Read the topic “Riding at Night” in your
Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual now
for more information on the many hazards
of riding at night.
You must operate with a very high degree
of awareness and precaution to only
reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
Mounting an External Battery
Do not attach any external battery to the
down tube water bottle location.
The water bolt bosses are not intended to
carry the weight of a battery.
If you ignore this warning, attaching an
external battery to this location could
damage the frame and/or detach from the
frame while riding, resulting in an
accident serious injury, paralysis or
death.
No Modification
DO NOT MODIFY THIS BICYCLE/DRIVE
SYSTEM/ IN ANY WAY FOR ANY
REASON. Doing so can result in severe
damage, faulty or dangerous operating
conditions, or violation of local laws.
Dealers and Owners MUST NOT change,
alter, or modify in any way the original
components of the bicycle or drive-assist
system (e.g. the specified sizing of the
attached gear ratios (front/rear chain
rings).
Attempts to “hot-rod” or “improve” the
speed of the bike are dangerous to the
rider. Use only specified Cannondale and/
or manufacturer drive-assist service and
replacement parts.
