How to balance the battery cells Vfor a new battery to maximize its range
For a new battery, perform this for your first 3 rides/ charges, regardless of how far you have ridden or the
amount of battery that you have used.
1. Charge the battery outside of the bike and leave it on the charger up to 4 hours after the light has turned
green but no longer than 8 hours with a 4/5 a speed charger and 12 hours with a 2/3a charger.
2. Disconnect the charger from the outlet first, then from the battery.
3. Go ride the VOLT like normal using the pedal assist and throttle (if you have one).
4. It is ok to discharge only part or all of the battery before the next charge is performed.
5. Repeat steps 1-3 for 3 rides only.
6. You can use your VOLT normally after this has been performed.
When to perform this cell balancing:
• When you first receive your VOLT or a new battery
• If you have stored the battery for long-term
• If you experience a loss in range or charge amount
• To be proactive, you can perform this monthly but NO more than one time per month.
Here are a few key points to know about keeping your battery in good condition and safe:
• Never leave the battery on the charger longer than specified.
• Never leave the battery unattended while charging.
• Never charge the battery when it is cold, be sure to always charge the battery when it is at room
temperature.
• Let your battery cool down after a charge before you use it.
• Let your battery cool down after you have used it before you charge it.
• Try not to “TopOff” charge every ride. It is better to discharge the battery between 20%-60% before
recharging.
• When storing the battery, always leave it with at least 70% charge and check monthly
• Check your fuse condition regularly, replace if you see signs of carbon buildup or a smokey
look like it is burnt
• Never charge the battery if the battery itself is at or below freezing 0°C/32°F. Bring the battery up to room
temperature before charging in cold conditions.
• Never charge the battery if it is above 40°C/104°F. Bring the battery down to a cooler temperature before
charging.
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IMPORTANT:
Intended operation temperature is between -15°C/5°F and 45°C/ 113°F. If your VOLT will be
kept for an extended period in extreme temperatures (below 0°C/32°F or above 30°C/86°F) or if you plan
to store it for long periods of time, remove the battery and keep it in a place where the temperature is
between 0°C/32°F and 30°C/86°F. Do also charge the battery first to 70% charge for long storage periods.
Do not charge the battery when the temperature is below0°C/32° For above 40°C/104°F. Serious damage
to the battery could result.
