6. Do’s and Don’ts
Don’t let others ride your eBike unless you have
properly explained safe and appropriate use to
them.
Don’t attempt to open the motor or battery should
your system malfunction. This will void the warran-
ty. Return it to the store you purchased it from.
Do make sure your charger has free air movement
around it as it will get quite warm.
Don’t use your charger outdoors. It is for indoor use
only.
Do top up your battery whenever possible. Lithium
batteries actually prefer shallow discharge (the
exact opposite of older types of batteries that have
memory effects). Keeping your battery topped up
between rides will prolong the life of your battery
and give you more power too, as a full battery is
better on the hills.
Do disconnect your battery from the charger when it
is charged. Leaving it connected permanently when
not in use will shorten cell life.
Never leave a fully discharged battery uncharged
for more than a week… you will shorten the lifes-
pan of your battery the longer you leave it in a fully
discharged state.
Don’t leave your battery for more than 3 months
without top-up charging it.
Note: A battery left for more than 3 months at a low
voltage may suffer cell damage. This will not be
covered under your warranty. It is to your advantage
to properly look after your battery as it is the most
expensive part of your ebike!
Important: Though the risk of battery fire with
charging Samsung or Panasonic 18650 cells is
considerably lower than cheaper, unbranded cells
(online data suggests about one in 40 million for
the cells we use - i.e., you are more likely to get
struck by lightening), it is still possible. Treat any
charging lithium battery (including SmartMotion) as
a potential fire risk (yes, this includes cellphones,
computers too). If charging your battery while it
is still docked into the bike simply make sure the
bike (includes charger) is not on or leaning against
a flammable surface. Same for charging battery
off the bike, make sure the battery and charger is
placed on a fire-rated surface (concrete floor, steel
bench or shelf, etc).
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