Leitner Libelle - Battery Care, Storage and Range

BatteryCare&Storage
• Charge battery before first ride and after every ride.
• It is not necessary to fully discharge battery before
charging. Lithium‐ion batteries do not have any
memory effect, so you can charge them at any time.
• Lithium‐ion batteries must not be stored if fully
discharged. If your battery is fully discharged, charge it
immediately. Storing the battery if fully discharged for
more than 1 day will damage the battery.
• Store the batteries fully charged and then charge it at
least once a month. It is not necessary to leave the
charger connected to the battery if stored for long
periods. Just top the charge up every month. If
batteries are not charged at least every month, the
battery may be damaged and such damage is not
covered under warranty. Disconnect charger after
battery is fully charged.
• Store battery between 10 ℃ (50 °F ) and 20℃ (68 °F)
in a clean, dry place away from sunlight. Do not store
with hazardous, corrosive or flammable substances.
Do not expose batteries to heat or fire. Store
batteries in fire‐proof environment.
• Operating temperature range during discharge is 5℃
(41 °F ) to 50℃ (122 °F). Do not leave the battery
inside car, in direct sunlight or any other hot places. If
battery is charged at temperatures lower than 5 ℃ (41
°F ), the range of battery will be reduced.
• Do not disassemble, deform or modify any component
of the battery or any other mechanical or electric part
• Do not connect the + and – terminals of battery with
metallic objects. Do not store with metallic objects
such as hairpins or necklaces as short circuits and
burns may occur.
• Do not place into water, salt water and moisture.
• Do not throw battery or subject it to strong shocks.
• Inspect battery and terminals carefully every month
for leakage, discoloration, cracks, damage, signs of
melting or corrosion.
• If fluid leaks from the battery and gets into contact
with your eyes or skin, wash affected area with clean
water without rubbing your eyes or skin and visit a
doctor immediately to reduce damage to eyes or skin.
• Never handle battery or charger if parts are wet. Dry
it thoroughly before usage to avoid electric shock.
• Store out of reach of pets and children.
• Always handle carefully with 2 hands.
• If errors occur, stop using battery, consult manual or
contact customer service.
• Discard batteries according to your local battery
disposal guidelines.
• Do not use the battery inappropriately. Only use for
the intended purpose with the original product.
WARNING! If a battery is stored for longer than 1 month
without charging it, it may get damaged.
WARNING! Lithium‐ion batteries may leak, ignite and
burst if not handled properly!
WARNING! Always remove the battery during
maintenance
Batteryrange
• Battery range is how far you can travel on one full
battery charge.
• It depends on a lot of factors including weight of rider,
weight of luggage carried on bike, the amount of
pedalling, the level of pedal assistance selected on the
display, the terrain (hills or flat), tyre pressure, brake
adjustment and wheel bearings. It is impossible to
provide an exact range for a battery.
• Riding the bike using the throttle only will consume
battery faster and the maximum distance per charge
will be reduced.
• The more the rider pedals, the longer the distance
from one battery charge.
• Battery are a consumable item and range deteriorates
naturally over time and with usage. After some time
batteries will naturally die and need replacement.
• A new, fully charged 10Ah 36V battery on a bike with
a 250W motor has a typical range between 20 to 50
km. This range estimate is not guaranteed and more
or less distance can be travelled, depending on the
conditions.
• It is recommended to ride conservatively in the
beginning. Familiarize your self with the range to
avoiding running out of battery. Operating the bike
without motor assistance requires pedalling with more
effort pedalling and since electric bikes are heavier as
compared to non‐electric bicycles.
• To extend your range reduce luggage weight, use LOW
pedal assistance, pedal harder, avoid steep hills, avoid
sudden stops, accelerate slowly and make sure that:
‐Tire pressure is at least the minimum
recommended as printed on the side of the tire.
The higher the tire pressure, the longer the range.
Do not exceed the maximum tire pressure.
CAUTION: changes in the tire pressure may affect
the handling of the bike. Ride carefully to get used
to different tire pressures.
‐The brakes do not rub against the wheel. While
the bike is stationary, lift off each wheel from the
ground and spin it – listen closely if there is a
rubbing noise. Spin the wheel and observe if the
wheel comes to an abrupt stop which indicates
rubbing. If needed adjust brakes.
‐Lubricate your chain to reduce friction while
pedalling
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