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Handling the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Safety warnings for Bosch eBike batteries
Read and understand all safety warn-
ings and instructions. Failure to follow
the below warnings could result in
death or serious injury.
Save all safety warnings and instructions for fu-
ture reference.
The term eBike battery used in these operating in-
structions refers to all original Bosch eBike batteries
from the system generation the smart system.
The terms drive and drive unit used in these operat-
ing instructions refer to all original Bosch drive units
from the system generation the smart system.
The term charger is used in these instructions to
mean all original Bosch chargers from the system
generation the smart system.
u Read and observe the safety warnings and in-
structions in all operating instructions of the
eBike system and your eBike.
DANGER
u Do not puncture or crush the battery pack. Do
not impact the battery pack or modify it in any
way. Do not use the battery pack if it shows visible
damage. Danger of fire or explosion which can
cause death or serious injury.
Protect the battery pack against heat
(e.g., temperature >140°F), fire and
immersing into water. Danger of ex-
plosion.
WARNING
u Use only original Bosch battery packs approved
for your eBike by the manufacturer and pur-
chased from a credible source. Use of non-ap-
proved or counterfeit battery packs can lead to
death or serious injury.
u Remove the eBike battery from the eBike before
beginning work (e.g. inspection, repair, assem-
bly, maintenance, work on the chain, etc.) on
the eBike, transporting it by car or airplane, or
storing it. Unintentional activation of the eBike
poses a risk of injury.
u You must not remove fixed mount eBike batter-
ies yourself. Have an authorized bicycle retailer
install and remove fixed mount eBike batteries
for you.
u Do not open the eBike battery. There is a risk of
short-circuiting. Opening the eBike battery voids
any and all warranty claims.
u When the eBike battery is not in use, keep it
away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws
or other small metal objects that could make a
connection from one terminal to another. A short
circuit between the terminals may cause burns or a
fire.Short circuit damage which occurs in this in-
stance voids any and all warranty claims against
Bosch.
u Avoid mechanical loads and exposure to high
temperatures. These can damage the battery cells
and cause the flammable contents to leak out.
u Do not place the charger or the eBike battery
near flammable materials. Ensure the eBike bat-
tery is completely dry and placed on a fireproof
surface before charging. There is a risk of fire due
to the heat generated during charging.
u The eBike battery must not be left unattended
while charging.
u Do not charge or use your eBike in any area with
a potentially explosive atmosphere, such as at a
fueling area, or in areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or
metal powders). Obey all signs and instructions.
u If used incorrectly, the eBike battery may leak
fluid; avoid contact. If contact occurs, rinse off
with water. If the liquid comes into contact with
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