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Chapter 17 - Things to remember
If you purchased a battery with your eKit:
1-
Before you use the battery for the first time it is best to give it a full deep charge for 12 hours. Then
use the bike until the battery is completely drained. Repeat this charge/discharge cycle 3 times.
After this “conditioning” process, you can leave the battery charging as and when you require.
2-
If you are going to leave your battery uncharged for more than eight weeks it is best left half charged.
You should then re-charge it every four weeks for 1 hour to keep it in top condition.
Warning: By leaving the battery idle for longer than 8 weeks, you run the risk of loss in
performance or other detrimental faults that won’t be covered under the warranty.
3-
Check the indicators on the actual battery to see how much power you have left.
Please note that the indicators on the handlebar Display (if purchased) lights/bars do not necessarily
show the amount of power you have left, but the amount of load the battery is experiencing at any
one point. If the LED lights/LCD bars go down to “Empty”, then this is a strong indication that you
ought to be pedaling more to take some of the load off the battery. This will improve the battery life
cycle.
4-
Do not expose the bicycle or battery pack to fire, heat sources, acid or alkaline substances. Keep it
away from radiators.
5-
For best results, always charge the battery at room temperature.
6-
Always make sure the battery is turned off before detaching/connecting it.
7-
If your battery is damaged or appears to be overheating for any reason immediately return it to your
retailer for advice and a safety check.
IMPORTANT: Lithium-ion batteries must be safety-checked by a professional annually. Failure to do this
can constitute a safety risk. Contact us or your local dealer for your battery service.
Charger
1-
Red light on the charger means the battery is charging. When the red light turns green, the battery is
fully charged. Please ignore the green light and carry on charging for 12 hours for the first 3 charges to
condition your battery.
2-
Always disconnect the charger from the mains before disconnecting the charger from the battery.
3-
Do not leave the charger connected to the mains when not in use.
Water
Your eKit is rain and splash resistant and can be used in all weathers (within reason). However, it is not water-
proof. In other words, the electrical components of the vehicle, such as motor, battery, and controller, must
not be submerged in water. And must not be stored or used in wet conditions for longer than 30minutes.
WARNING: Do not attempt to open the casings of the battery or motor as it could be dangerous and all
warranties will become void. If you experience problems, refer to the troubleshooting guide in this manual or
ask your local dealer.
