Lithium batteries are safe and forgiving regarding charging. Topping up regularly is completely acceptable and
can even extend battery life compared to fully discharging and recharging
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VelectriX E-
bikes come standard with “smart” chargers. They are designed to turn off when the correct
battery voltage is reached
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There are two lights on the charger. Both will be red when the charger is connected to power and the
battery is being charged. When full charge is reached, the second light will turn green
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Always plug the charger into the battery before connecting the charger to power
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The charger will get warm during charging. Make sure the charger is on a surface that will cope with the
temperature
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Heat is the enemy of lithium batteries. the cells are controlled by a battery management system (BMS)
to keep the voltage in the correct range to avoid a dangerous condition. If a battery is discharged
completely, it will simply turn off. This is the BMS doing its job. Your mobile phone is exactly the same!
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Always store the battery in the coolest place possible
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Fully charged batteries left in the sun will offer less range than batteries kept in the shade! Park your
bike away from full sun
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If storing a battery for an extended period, do so at 50-60% charge. Never store discharged or fully
charged
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If a battery that has been stored for a long period will not accept charge, it is the BMS that has
determined that the battery voltage is too low and in a dangerous range. A new battery will be required.
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Batteries must be disposed of correctly. Many battery retailers will accept old batteries along with some
council waste and recycling centres. never throw a lithium battery into general waste!!
Important:
All Reention batteries use the same 36 volt, 3 amp
charger. It has a single DC 2.1 pin to plug into the
battery charging port. Replacement chargers are
product number VXAUS10005
Battery Charging Tips
