USER’S MANUAL
RS RANGE EXTENDER
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- Do not use the battery immediately after receiving the
battery or bicycle. Make sure to fully charge it before the
first use.
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Always turn off the battery and/or the bike before
inserting or removing the battery from the bicycle.
- Batteries, accessories, and packaging must be classified
for eco-responsible recycling.
-
Lithium-ion batteries are valuable and recyclable
resources. Follow the regulations in your area for battery
recycling. If you are not sure, check with Orbea or an
authorized dealer.
- Do not dispose of the battery as household waste. It will
be accepted at the point of sale and duly arranged.
- Avoid transporting your bicycle outside of your vehicle in
the rain. All electrical components are protected against
splashes and rain. However, the speeds reached by your
vehicle can increase the effects of rain on electrical
components.
If you are transporting the bike outside of your vehicle,
remove the Range Extender from the bike and check that
the charging port cover is properly closed.
- Transporting the Orbea RS internal battery and the Range
Extender external battery must be done in compliance with
current regulations and the means of transport permitted
for these items (dangerous goods). Units must always
be transported or shipped using the original approved
packaging and an approved carrier. Find out about the
handling and transport instructions of this type of item in
your country.
- If the Range Extender must be sent to Orbea for repair
or diagnosis, it must be done in the original approved
packaging and by a carrier authorized to transport
batteries. Contact Orbea with questions on the best
option.
- If you plan to fly with your electric bicycle, contact the
airline that you plan to use for transport instructions. Most
commercial airlines do not allow the transport of batteries
with a capacity greater than 100 Wh.
- It is recommended to charge the battery in an area with
a smoke detector.
- To avoid damage to the battery, and in the event of
a malfunction of the charge cut-off circuits, it is not
recommended to keep the battery permanently connected
to the charger. Avoid leaving the charger connected to the
battery for more than 5 hours continuously and always
charge the battery under supervision so that you can
disconnect the charger if you detect any abnormality such
as smoke, a burning smell, or fire.
- If the battery does not fully charge within the designated
charging time of 3.5 hours plus another 2 hours, unplug
the battery from the charger and contact an authorized
dealer immediately.
7.4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOUNTING THE
BATTERY
7.5. RECYCLING
7.6. TRANSPORTING BATTERIES AND
ELECTRIC BICYCLES
- Charge the battery at least every 3 months to about
70% of its capacity, even when the bike is not in use. Cell
damage from prolonged low battery levels is not covered
by the warranty conditions.
- If the battery is completely depleted, charge it as soon as
possible. If the battery is not charged, it may deteriorate
and become unusable.
- The warranty does not cover products against natural
wear and tear and deterioration from normal use and
aging.
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Battery life will vary depending on factors such as
storage method, conditions of use, environment, and
characteristics of each battery.
- Do not disassemble the battery or other related parts,
including the label, as it may void the battery warranty.
- Do not disassemble the charging port of the Range
Extender. If the charging port is damaged and needs to be
replaced, contact an authorized Orbea dealer.
- See the Warranty section of this manual for more details
on the Orbea RS product warranty and the warranty claims
process.
7.7. WARRANTY EXCLUSION CONDITIONS
- The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase.
Before using it on your bike, be sure to fully charge the
battery.
- Always turn off the bike and/or battery before connecting
or disconnecting the charger to the charging port.
- Make sure the bike’s charging port and plugs are always
clean and dry before connecting the charger.
- Never use the charger if you suspect it is damaged or you
know it is broken.
- Do not disassemble or modify the battery charger.
- Always keep the cover of the charging port closed if you
are not charging the battery.
- Do not insert metallic objects into the battery charging
port.
- Do not allow the battery charger to get wet, and do not
use the charger while it is wet. To avoid electric shock, do
not handle or hold it with wet hands.
- Do not use the charger when it is covered with a cloth or
other material.
- Do not touch the metal parts of the batteries or charger
to avoid electric shock.
- Do not charge the battery outdoors or in environments
with high humidity, and avoid exposure to rain or wind.
- To avoid damage to the cable, do not hold the charger by
the cable, and avoid wrapping the cable around the body
of the charger when storing it.
- Do not pedal or perform any type of battery discharge
operation while charging the battery.
- Wait 1 hour if you want to charge the battery after use, as
the battery temperature may be too high.
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