Service manual

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Currie Technologies // Service Manual (Version 2008a)
TAKING CARE OF YOUR BATTERIES
Proper maintenance of the batteries will maximize their lifespan and available ride time. Currie Technologies® warrants
your new batteries from the date of purchase but only if properly cared for. Refer to the limited warranty for details.
Currie uses SLA (Sealed Lead Acid), NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) or Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) batteries in all of our hybrid
electric bicycles. These are all very user friendly types of batteries when cared for properly.
Batteries should be fully charged immediately when they are received for the recommended charge times.
FULLY CHARGE BATTERIES BEFORE FIRST USE. Below are the recommended charge times for each type
of batteries.
Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) batteries 4-6 hours
NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) 4-6 hours
SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) batteries 6-8 hours
Charge batteries at least every 90 days for NiMH & Li-Ion and every 30 days for SLA until normal use is
resumed.
Always store bicycle with fully charged batteries.
Never charge the batteries for more than 24 hours.
Always disconnect the charger from the wall outlet and bicycle when charging is complete (as indicated by the
status on the charger) before storing the bicycle.
DO NOT STORE BATTERIES BELOW 50º FAHRENHEIT AND NEVER ALLOW BATTERIES TO FREEZE
(BELOW 32º FAHRENHEIT).
Bikes are equipped with a 5 minute sleep mode. If no activity is detected after 5 minutes the bike will go into
stasis mode to conserve the batteries. To restart, cycle the power switch “OFF” then “ON”. Bikes are not to be
stored in the 5 minute sleep mode. Be sure to turn the power switch "OFF" when the bike in not in use.
ALWAYS BE SURE TO TURN THE BIKE “OFF” AFTER EACH USE VIA THE ON/OFF POWER SWITCH. If
you have left the power switch on or your product has not been charged for a long period of time, the batteries
may reach a stage at which it will no longer hold a charge.
Be friendly to the environment! Be sure to recycle your old batteries at a local battery recycling center. Do not
throw them in the garbage!
Frequent “stops and starts” will drain a battery more quickly than continuous riding
Even with proper care, rechargeable batteries does not last forever. Average battery life depends on use and
conditions.
Disposal requirements for batteries
The batteries supplied in your iZip™ hybrid electric bicycle are unsuitable for regular trash disposal receptacles. Take
the battery to an approved battery recycler.
Concerns regarding battery safety
All iZip™ hybrid electric bicycles batteries. In the unlikely event that you suspect fl uid is leaking from your battery
please follow precautions below.
Internal exposure: Contact a physician immediately.
External exposure: Contact a physician immediately. Flush immediately for 15 minutes if acid gets in eyes or on skin.
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Battery acid can cause blindness or severe burns. Contact physician immediately
if you have been exposed to battery acid.
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