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Battery care:
The Sirocco Big Bear comes with a modern light-weight lithium polymer battery.
Some care is needed to ensure your battery performs at its best and lasts as long as possible. All batter-
ies age over time and become less effective, so to ensure you get the most from your battery, follow the
instructions below.
Charge the battery once or twice per week as needed, it is better to keep the battery topped up than to
allow it to run completely flat as this will shorten the lifespan of the unit.
Do NOT charge the battery in extremely cold conditions. The battery can be easily removed from the bike
and charged indoors if it’s more convenient. Remember to allow the battery to warm up to room tempera-
ture before charging.
If the battery is not in regular use i.e. over the winter, you should charge the battery for around 20 minutes
ever two to three weeks. This will slow the aging process and will help the battery last as long as possible.
When the bike is to be put back into service, fully charge the battery to prepare it regular use.
General battery care:
Do not attempt to open the outer casing of the battery.
Do not attempt to repair the battery.
Do not immerse the battery in water.
Keep the battery away from children.
Do not drop, pierce or otherwise damage the battery.
Ensure the battery is not exposed to temperatures above 55 degrees Celsius or extreme humidity.
Do not use the bike in an environment where temperatures are less than minus 5 or greater than 55 de-
grees Celcius.
