User`s guide

The Austin Electric Bicycle User’s Guide
TPS Training Bulletin
Page 17
Battery Care
Follow these suggestions to maintain your battery’s optimal performance. If you do not
follow these suggestions, your battery may lose its ability to maintain a charge and might
have to be replaced sooner than would otherwise be necessary.
• Charge it: Charge your battery immediately after riding it.
• Full Charge: Do not allow the battery to run down completely and lie in storage
without a charge. This significantly reduces the battery’s lifespan and may cause
damage.
• Keep it Charged: When being stored, charge the battery occasionally to make sure
its power supply does not run down. Charging it once every 21 days should be
sufficient.
• Storage Conditions: Store the battery on a flat, cool, dry surface. Do not allow the
battery temperature to drop below 10 degrees Celsius for extended periods of time.
Warning
DO NOT place your Lead-Acid battery on concrete. Concrete
drains the battery’s power and will neutralize the lead-acid. Placing the
battery on concrete for any length of time will likely result in the battery
being drained of power and possibly losing its ability to store electricity.
Handling the Battery
The battery contains large amounts of electrical power. You must use caution and respect
when handling it. Not following these instructions can result in serious injury.
WARNING!
Follow these instructions closely. Use care when handling your battery.
• Always lift the battery with both hands, and carry it with care. Never drop the battery.
If the case is damaged, the contents may leak out.
• Never puncture or open the battery case. The contents are dangerous and may
cause injury. Do not touch the contents of a leaking battery. Seek help immediately.
• Do not touch the two metal poles on the battery box at the same time. This can cause
a short-circuit. It could injure you or others and cause serious damage to the
electrical systems in the e-bike. Your battery contains significant amounts of electrical
power.
• Do not handle your battery if either you or the battery are wet. Water is an excellent
conductor of electricity. You may experience an electrical shock, and you may be
injured.