CUSTOMER MANUAL M400 DRIVE SYSTEM
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5.3 Charging the Battery
You can charge your battery both while mounted on the
Pedelec and removed.
Lithium-ion batteries are not subject to a memory effect.
You can recharge your battery at any time, even after short
trips.
Charge your battery at temperatures between 0 °C and
45 °C (ideally at room temperature or 20 °C). Give the
battery sufficient time before charging to reach this
temperature.
Read the instructions on the charger before charging.
1. First insert the plug of the charging cable into the
charging socket on the battery, then the plug the
charger into a socket.
2. As soon as the charger is connected to the power
supply, a red LED will light up.
red
3. When charging is complete, the LED changes from red
to green.
green
Charging time depends on various factors. It can vary
greatly according to the temperature, age, usage and
capacity of the battery. Information about your battery’s
charging time can be found in the technical information
regarding your battery.
When the battery is fully charged, the charging process
is automatically terminated. Unplug the plug from the
battery and the power outlet.
5.3.1 Safety Instructions
Only use the charger designed for the battery.
Make sure you use the correct mains voltage. The required
mains voltage is indicated on the charger. It must comply
with the voltage of the current source. Chargers marked
230V can also be operated at 220 V.
• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. There is
a risk of electric shock.
• Note: Sudden temperature increase can cause
condensation to form on the battery. Avoid this by
storing the battery in the same place where it is
charged.
• Before use, check that the charger, cable and plug
are not damaged. If damage occurs, do not use the
charger. There is a risk of electric shock.
• Charge the battery in well-ventilated rooms only.
• Do not cover the charger and/or battery during
charging. There is a risk of overheating, fire, or
explosion.
• Only charge on a dry, non-flammable surface.
The battery has to be recharged completely at least every 3
months, in order to avoid damaging or destroying the cells.
If the charging cycle is taking longer than usual, the battery
may be damaged. In this case, immediately stop charging.
Have a dealer check the battery and charger to avoid
damage.
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