Original User Manual | Pedelec Impulse 2.0 5
individual cases. Before using your Pedelec abroad,
nd out about the applicable legislation in the rel-
evant country.
1.3 Battery
› Never attempt to repair your battery. Specialists
are responsible for performing such repairs. If
your battery is damaged, contact your specialist
cycle shop. The specialists here will discuss the
next steps with you.
› Never transport damaged batteries. The safety
of damaged batteries cannot be guaranteed.
Scratches and small chips in the housing do not
constitute serious damage.
› Have the battery checked at a specialist cycle
shop if you have fallen o your Pedelec. You
must also consult your specialist cycle shop
if the battery has fallen or fallen o. Damaged
batteries must neither be charged nor used for
another application.
› During the charging process, the battery and
charger must be placed on an even, non-am-
mable surface. Battery and charger must not be
covered. There must be no highly combustible
materials in the immediate vicinity. This also ap-
plies when charging the battery on the Pedelec.
In this case, you must place the Pedelec so as to
prevent any re om spreading quickly (exercise
caution with carpeted oors!).
› Lithium reacts very strongly upon direct contact
with water. Caution is therefore required in the
case of damaged batteries which have become
wet: They may catch re.
› Water should be used to extinguish any ames in
the immediate vicinity, but not the battery itself.
Extinguishers with metal re powder (Class D)
are better suited to this task. If the battery can
be safely moved outdoors, the re can also be
suocated using sand.
› The battery may heat up during charging. A maxi-
mum temperature of 45°C may be reached. If the
battery becomes any warmer than this, suspend
the charging process immediately.
› The Pedelec operates using extra-low voltage
(36volts). Never attempt to operate the Pedelec
using power om a source other than a suitable
genuine battery. The designations of approved
batteries are listed in ➠
Chapter 11 “Technical
data”. Only use the original charger provided!
› When removing the battery om your Pedelec,
ensure that it does not fall out. This may cause
irreparable damage to the battery housing.
1.4 Motor
› Bear in mind that the motor can heat up on long
ascents. Be carel not to touch it with your
hands, feet or legs. You could burn yourself.
› Live parts may be exposed when you open covers
or remove parts. Connection points may also be
live. Maintenance or repairs on the motor when
it is open must only be carried out by a profes-
sional bike workshop.