IV.
Charging process
If an outlet is available near your bicycle, you can recharge the battery directly on the bicycle without
detaching it. The charger socket is covered by a plastic cap you just have to open it to recharge the
battery directly.
Removing the battery may be useful in places that can not accommodate your bicycle or when it is not
near a power outlet.
RECOMMENDATION: The battery should be charged indoors in a ventilated area.
Please charge the bicycle battery according to the following procedure:
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The battery can be recharged using a standard power outlet. You do not need to operate its
switch.
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Insert the charger plug into the battery and plug the charger power cable into a nearby outlet.
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When charging, the LED on the charger will be red to show that it is working correctly. When
the light goes green, the battery is charged.
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To finish the charging, you must unplug the power plug and then the plug connected to the
battery. Close the cap on the battery plug.
V.
Your battery's autonomy
This power assisted bicycle is equipped with a high quality Li-ion battery. Li-ion batteries have no
memory effect charging and a wide temperature tolerance range of -10 to +40 °C.
To ensure maximum battery life and protection from damage, please follow the use and care
instructions below.
1.
After charging your battery, it is advisable to let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes before use.
The autonomy of your battery depends on several operational factors:
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Your choice of assistance mode
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The weight of the user
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The slope of the route
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Tyre inflation
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Wind
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The pedalling effort provided
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Starting and number of stops
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The outside temperature
Your battery's autonomy
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