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To finish the charging, you must disconnect the power plug and then the plug connected to
the battery. Finally close the cap of the battery socket.
VI.
Battery life
This power-assisted bicycle is fitted with a high quality Li-ion battery. Li-ion batteries do not have a
charge memory and have a wide temperature tolerance ranging from -10 to 40°C.
To ensure maximum battery life and protect it from damage, please follow the use and care
instructions below.
1.
Battery life
After charging your battery, it is advisable to let it sit 20 to 30 minutes before use.
Your battery life depends on several usage factors :
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The assistance mode selected
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The weight of the rider
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The elevation of the road
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The tyre inflation
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The wind
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The pedalling effort provided
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Start and frequency of stops
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The outside temperature
2.
Warning, precautions
It is recommended that the battery is charged regularly, or after each use. These batteries do not have
a memory effect.
In order to maximise the life of your battery, it is advisable:
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to avoid hot places (ideal charging temperature 20°C)
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Allow the battery to cool down for 30 minutes after using the bicycle
Precautions for use:
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Only use the battery for this bike.
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Only use the specific charger supplied to charge the battery.
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Only charge the battery in a properly ventilated area.
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Do not expose the battery to heat or charge it in direct sunlight.
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Do not disassemble or modify the unit and the battery that is built into the unit.
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Do not connect the (+) and (-) battery connections with a metal object.
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Do not expose the battery to liquids.
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Do not use a damaged battery.
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Do not continue to charge the battery if the charge is not complete after the
theoretical charging time.
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Do not use the battery if it emits an unusual smell, becomes unusually hot or if
something seems abnormal.
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Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
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