▶ What should I do if water gets
into the battery mount?
The mount is designed in such a way
that water can drain off and the contacts
can dry. To ensure that this happens,
the mount and plug area should be kept
clean. The contacts are supplied with
a coating which protects the surface
against corrosion and wear. Terminal
greases or technical Vaseline may also
be used to maintain the contacts if
required.
▶ What happens to defective
batteries?
Heavily damaged batteries should not be
touched with bare hands as electrolyte
may leak out, causing skin irritation.
Damaged batteries are best stored in a
safe place outdoors with the connection
contacts taped over before being taken
to the dealer for disposal.
▶ Can I use replacement batteries
from other manufacturers?
Original Bosch spare parts are the only
way to guarantee your safety. Bosch
eBike Systems components are precisely
matched and certified as a complete
system. They offer the highest level of
reliability and efficiency.
▶ Are chargers from other manu-
facturers safe to use?
Bosch chargers are adapted specifically
to the Bosch eBike system and have
the correct software for charging and
managing Bosch batteries optimally.
Using a different charger may reduce
the service life of the battery or cause
other damage or malfunctions in the
eBike system.
▶ I have found a used battery for
the Bosch eBike system online.
Can I use it?
When purchasing used batteries,
always make sure that they have not
been damaged by their previous owner.
Damaged or repaired batteries are
offered online from time to time, but
these may pose a possible high safety
risk and can lead to dangerous mal-
functions. Sometimes illegal, e. g. sto-
len goods, also are sold online. If appli-
cable, ownership of such goods cannot
be acquired legally in accordance with
§935 BGB [Bürgerliches Gesetzbuch,
German civil code].
In order to be able to measure the range of eBikes in a
standardized way for comparison purposes, Bosch eBike
Systems, working in cooperation with ZIV (Germany's
bicycle industry association) and other companies from the bicycle
industry, has developed a standardized range test, R200. This will
enable manufacturers, dealers and customers to compare the range
of different eBikes on an objective basis.
The same conditions for transparent values
Previous test results for eBike range depended heavily on the rider
and the external conditions (total weight, tires, air pressure, surface,
weather, etc.). The R200 measurement method compares eBike perfor-
mance with a uniform support factor of 200% (hence the name, R200).
This means that the tested drive system supports an average rider
performance of 70 watts with 140 watts, which corresponds to a medium-
to-high-support
factor.
R200 provides practical
comparison
The result of the test is a specific
indication of how many miles
an
eBike will cover under these
standard conditions. Manufac-
turers need, however, to test
each
model individually using the
R200
method. The operator sim-
ply enters the values from the
list of requirements.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Everything you need to know about batteries
TEST BENCH MEASUREMENT
R200
Making battery performance comparable
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