MEGAWATT CARBON BIKE MANUAL | 6 7
BATTERY RECYCLING
Please check local legislation in regard to battery disposal and recycling. Not following local legislation for battery disposal
and recycling could result in prosecution. Do not dispose of batteries with general domestic waste, recycling correct in line
with local regulations will help with environmental preservation.
BATTERY SAFETY
If there are any doubts with the handling of the battery or bikes electronic systems, immediately cease and contact your
Nukeproof Dealer.
HANDLING THE BATTERY
• Use the specified SRAM battery charger for charging. Doing otherwise may cause overheating, bursting, reduced
lifespan, or ignition.
• Be mindful not to leave the battery near heat sources such as heaters or direct sunlight. Doing so may cause bursting
or ignition.
• Never heat the battery or dispose into a fire. Doing so may cause bursting or ignition.
• Do not manipulate, modify, disassemble, or open the battery. Doing so may cause leaks, overheating, bursting, or
ignition.
• Do not connect the battery terminals with metallic or any conductive objects. A short circuit may occur or overheat
and result in fire, property damage or injury.
• Do not transport or store the battery with metallic objects such as tools. Doing so, a short circuit may occur or
overheat and result in fire, property damage or injury.
• Do not place the battery into any water or liquid, also been cautious not to get the battery terminals wet. Doing
otherwise may cause it to overheat, burst, or ignite.
• Do not throw or subject the battery to large direct impacts. Doing so may cause damage leading to overheating,
bursting, or ignition.
• Ensure to charge your battery in a location that is visible and within range of smoke/fire detectors.
• Once the battery comes to the end of its service life, please dispose/recycle the battery in accordance with your
local regulations.
• Never use a pressure washer on your battery, this may cause ingress of water.
• In the unlikely event of a fire, use an electrical certified fire extinguisher or fire blanket and notify emergency
services. Do not use water.
• Do not use the supplied 720Wh battery outside of the stated operating temperature range. Failure to comply to the
operational range fire, injury or system errors may occur.
• During discharge: -10°C - +40°C
• Storage -10°C - +40C
• Charge -0°C - +40C
HANDLING THE CHARGER –
Avoid allowing the battery charger to become wet. If water is allowed to ingress inside the charger, this could cause fire,
overheating, electric shock injury or damage to property.