4.8 Battery pack care
• Storage of the battery pack
When the battery pack is not in use, store it in a dry, cool place. Li-Ion batteries are best stored at a
100%charge.Thetemperatureshouldbebetween5°Cand25°C,preferably5-10°C.Donotstore
itinplaceswheretemperaturesgethigherthan+25°Corlowerthan5°C.Keepawayfromextreme
temperaturechanges.Keepthebatterypackfromcondensationtopreventcorrosionformingon
the terminals. Failure to follow these instructions result in damage to your battery and may require
battery replacement.
When the battery pack is not in use, charge it at least once every three months and when the
battery pack emits a warning beep once every 30 minutes.
Tip: the RIDE+ battery packs that are charged with a power supply with the yellow, round
connector(RIDE+R250,RIDE+R320,RIDE+C320,RIDE+C420),canbeleftonthepowersupply
and will regularly recharge automatically.
Notice. Do not short-circuit the battery terminals. This may cause the battery pack to overheat,
catch fire, or even explode. Do not open the battery pack, it may cause a short, resulting in
overheating, fire or even explosion. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. The battery pack is
splash proof but not waterproof. Do not immerse the battery pack into water and do not clean it
with a high pressure cleaner. The warranty does not cover improper follow-up of battery care
instructions.
• Battery pack recycling
Because a battery pack contains certain harmful substances, it must be treated as chemical waste
and may not be disposed as normal waste.
A battery pack may not be disposed as normal waste to prevent environmental pollution,
a defective or end-of-life battery pack can be handed over to your dealer or to another waste
disposal according to local rules.
4.9 Suggestions for use
• Getting the most from your electric bicycle
Riding with the system ‘on’ in level 0 is the same as riding with the system ‘off’. With the system
switched ‘on’, your speed and distance will be measured and you will be able to use the lights. This
will not be possible when the system is ‘off’. The system will be most efficient when you pedal with
a cadence of around 60 rpm. Use the assistance levels according to your needs. Always remember
that your electric bicycle is still a bicycle and should be used as such.
The tables below provide approximate distances you can expect to travel on one battery charge,
based on ideal conditions. Actual distances will vary depending on wind, tire pressure, rider weight,
riding style, road conditions, software settings, topography, age of battery pack and other
parameters.
Range for a fully charged battery pack(‘RIDE+ R250’; 250 Wh)
Terrain/Assistance level 1 (25%) 2 (50%) 3 (100%) 4 (200%)
Flat terrrain
50-80km 40-65km 30-50km 25-35km
Hilly terrrain
40-70km 30-55km 20-40 km 15-25km
Mountainous terrrain
25-40km 20-35km 15-25km 10 - 20 km