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Last Modifi ed June 23, 2014 5:18 PM
Electric Bikes
Battery care & safety
General use and FAQ
Most electric bikes are equipped with a
fi ve-minute sleep function. If no activity
is detected after fi ve minutes, the bike
will go into “stasis” mode to conserve
battery power. Simply cycle the bike off
then on again to re-activate the battery.
The rated output capacity of a battery is
measured at 77°F (25°C). Any variation
in this temperature will alter the perfor-
mance of the battery. High temperatures
especially reduce overall battery life &
run time.
Do I need to “break-in” my battery?
No. Although battery break-in may be
necessary with some products, our bat-
tery packs go through the break-in process
before they leave the manufacturer.
Is it normal that the battery gets warm
when recharging?
Yes, it is normal that the battery will
become warm to the touch during the
recharging process. This is because of
the pack’s internal resistance and losses
in energy conversion effi ciency from elec-
tric energy to chemical energy.
How long will my battery last before
needing replacement?
Average battery life depends on use
and conditions. Even with proper care,
rechargeable batteries do not last forever.
Conservatively, a Li-Ion battery will last
about 500–750 cycles. A partial charge/
discharge counts fractionally against those
numbers; running the battery down halfway
then recharging it completely uses up one
half of a charge cycle.
“End of useful life” refers to the point at
which a battery can no longer supply 70%
of its original rated capacity in ampere-
hours. After this point, the aging process
will accelerate and the battery will need to
be replaced.
Does my battery have a “memory”?
No, Li-Ion batteries do not have any
memory. Partial discharge/charge cycles
will not harm the battery’s capacity or per-
formance. It is OK to charge the battery as
often as is convenient.
Charging
Be sure to read any documentation
included with the battery charger, or
printed on the charger itself.
Improper use of the battery charger can
cause a fi re resulting in severe injury or
death, and property damage.
After a ride, fully recharge your battery
as soon as it has cooled to room tem-
perature. A lithium-ion battery left in a
discharged condition will deteriorate
much faster than a fully charged battery.
Do not block the fan vent on the char-
ger while charging the battery. This can
cause the charger to overheat.
The battery charger supplied with this
battery is for INDOOR use only.
Avoid any contact with water or other fl u-
ids while charging the battery. If the bat-
tery, charger or any connections become
wet, immediately unplug the charger and
thoroughly dry all components prior to
charging the battery.
Use only the battery charger supplied
with this battery. If you use any other bat-
