User manual

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It is best to store the battery in a cool location at temperatures between 10 °C (50 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F).
Never store the battery in locations where the temperatures can reach more than 45 °C (113° F) or
fall below -10 °C (14 °F). The battery should never be exposed to extreme temperature fluctuations
or humidity, and always protect the battery during storage from humidity to prevent corrosion of the
connectors. Never drop the battery. Always protect it from physical damage. Damage may lead to short-
circuits, and as a result cause overheating of the battery.
Do not dispose of used batteries in regular household trash, be aware that used batteries
must be disposed of properly! BionX batteries can be returned to BionX to be recycled.
WARNING
The BionX power supply/charger should be used exclusively for BionX rechargeable
batteries of the specified type. Keep the power supply or charger away from water or
moisture when charging and/or connected to prevent electrical shock or short-circuits.
Do not use a power supply or charger that has obvious signs of damage to the cable,
housing, or the connector.
Extreme temperatures will affect battery life, especially during charging. Avoid charging in direct sunlight
or in very hot or cold temperatures as this will reduce the life of the battery considerably. We recommend
charging the battery at room temperature (approximately 20 °C / 68 °F). The battery should be warmed to
room temperature before it is charged, particularly if it was exposed to cold temperatures during a ride.
The battery can be charged when mounted on the bicycle or removed from the docking station.
A Lithium Ion battery does not have a memory effect, which means that the battery’s maximum energy
capacity is not affected if it is repeatedly recharged after only being partially discharged. The battery does
not need to be completely drained before charging. We recommend charging the battery after every ride,
preferrably when the state-of-charge display shows less than 50%. When the battery is fully depleted it will
signal that a recharge is needed by beeping. The battery is fully charged after approximately 4 to 5.5 hours.
CAUTION
All classic BionX batteries must be charged when not in use for a long period of time (i.e.
before winter storage) and then must be charged at minimum every three months. Not
charging the battery can lead to potential damage of the battery cells. This is a lack of
maintenance on behalf of the owner, which can incur a loss of warranty.
NOTE
New 48V BionX batteries are equipped with “Deep Sleep” mode, a function that preserves battery
energy depending on either the state of charge or significant inactivity. A fully charged battery will
automatically enter Deep Sleep after 2 months, while a partially discharged battery will enter it in
increasingly faster time frames. This results in minimal energy consumption during standby and enables
a shelf life of up to 6 months for a fully discharged battery, and up to 18 months for a fully charged
battery. To activate a battery that has entered Deep Sleep mode, connect it to the 26V BionX power
supply and allow it to complete a full charge cycle. BionX still recommends charging these batteries at
minimum every 6 months.
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