LV TRACTION BATTERY, BATTERY CHARGER 16
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– Place the battery charger on a firm, level, and horizontal sur-
face.
Info
Despite IP66, the battery charger should only be used
in a dry environment, as moisture may penetrate into
the interior when connecting and disconnecting the
connections.
– Check the battery charger and mains cable for external dam-
age.
– Ensure the battery charger is adequately ventilated.
– Use the battery charger in the temperature range permitted.
Guideline
Ambient temperature −20 … 50 °C (−4 …
122 °F)
Temperature range of the LV
traction battery
0 … 50 °C (32 … 122 °F)
Do not operate the battery charger directly in a warm envi-
ronment if it has previously been stored in a cold environ-
ment.
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The change in temperature can cause moisture to con-
dense on the battery charger.
– Ensure that the power plug for the battery charger always
remains easily accessible.
16.3 Charging the LV traction battery
Caution
Danger of burns The metal housing of the battery charger becomes hot during operation.
– Only touch the battery charger by the carrying handle.
– After charging, allow the battery charger to cool before stowing it away.
Note
Material damage The power supply will be damaged in the event of an overload.
– Ensure that the power outlet can supply the steady current required and is protected by a suitable fuse.
Fuse protection at mains voltage 100 V minimum 15 A
Fuse protection at mains voltage 120 V minimum 13 A
Fuse protection at mains voltage 230 V minimum 10 A
Note
Environmental hazard A lithium-ion battery (LV traction battery) contains components and elements that
are harmful to the environment.
– Never throw a LV traction battery into the household trash.
– Dispose of the LV traction battery properly and in compliance with the applicable regulations. (Your
authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Info
Do not activate the vehicle while the battery charger is connected to the LV traction battery.
If the vehicle is activated during the charging process, the vehicle switches to the malfunction state.