BATTERY CARE
OWNERS MANUAL
V1.1 | 2021
Page | 17
Taking Care of Your Batteries
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Proper maintenance of the batteries will maximize lifespan and
available ride time.
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We use Li-ion (Lithium Ion) batteries in all of our electric bicycles.
These are user friendly batteries when cared for properly.
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PLEASE
FULLY CHARGE BATTERIES BEFORE FIRST USE
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Recommended charge times for the Li-ion(Lithium Ion)
battery is 4-6 hours
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B
atteries will need to have a “break
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in” cycle consisting of
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three discharge/charge cycles before they will reach
optimum performance. This involves three discharges to
approximately two bars remaining on the battery life
indicator and three complete recharges.
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Charge batteries at least every 90 days.
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Always store bicycle with fully charged batteries.
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Never charge the batteries over the recommended time period.
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Always disconnect the charger form the wall outlet and bicycle when
charging is complete (as indicated by the status on the charger) before
storing the bicycle.
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Do not store the batteries below 10° Celsius and never allow batteries
to freeze (Below 0°Celsius)
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Li-ion batteries are equipped with a sleep mode function. Hold the
button for 5 seconds on top of the battery or until the light flashes to
show it is in
“Sleep Mode” Do the same to “Wake
U
p”
your battery.
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Always be sure to turn the bike “OFF” after each use via the ON/OFF power
switch.
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If you have left the power switch on or your batteries have not been
charged for a long period of time, the batteries may reach a stage at which it
will no longer hold charge.