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V. MAINTENANCE
V. MAINTENANCE
Within a few seconds, the charger’s LED will switch to a red light, and the circle
of rear LED’s on the controller box will begin to spin. This indicates that the
battery is charging.
When the battery is full, all six rear-LED’s will switch from spinning to solid
ON, and your charger’s LED will switch back to a green light. You may leave
your Faraday plugged in, or remove the charge plug by holding down the
mechanical latch on the plug and pulling it out of the charge port (See Figure
on p.47).
A complete charge will take less than three hours.
WARNING:
Even when turned off, your battery will naturally discharge
at a very, very slow rate. If you know you won’t be riding for a month
or more (for instance, during the winter, or if your Faraday is put in
storage), make sure to fully charge your battery before leaving your
Faraday unattended. A fully charged battery should easily hold a charge
for six months or longer.
WARNING:
Only charge your battery using the specified Faraday
charger or you will void your warranty. Improper use or tampering with
the battery may result in irreparable damage to your bike or personal
injury.
Troubleshooting/Service:
Your battery’s expected lifespan is 500 complete
charge cycles, or approximately 10k miles of full pedal assist riding. If your
battery, or the charging mechanism doesn’t seem to be operating correctly,
first, cycle the power on and off. If the problem persists, take the bicycle to a
licensed bicycle shop—preferably the one that normally services your Faraday.
WARNING:
Never attempt to remove or service the battery yourself. You
run the risk of irreparable damage to your Faraday or personal injury.
You will also void your warranty.
CAUTION:
When disposing of the battery, always do so in a safe and
legal manner. Follow the laws within your area. NEVER disassemble or
crush, dispose of in fire, or heat above 212° Fahrenheit (100° Celsius).
LIGHTS
Your Faraday shines bright with both a high-powered built-in headlight and
taillight. If the power is on, these super-efficient LED lights always stay lit—for
your safety, day and night—and even when the bike’s battery is depleted.
Always On:
If you wish to operate these lights without pedal-assist, simply
power on the bike, set the selector to its
OFF
position, and you’re ready to roll.
LIGHTS ONLY Mode:
Your Faraday will maintain standing lights (for up to an
hour), even when you forget to recharge before riding. Even if the pedal assist
power runs dry, we’ve reserved a small portion of the battery to get you home
safely.