User`s guide

The Gatto Electric Bicycle User’s Guide
TPS Training Bulletin
Page 15
Cold Weather and your Battery
Below 10 degrees Celsius, the battery will not work as well as it would in warmer
temperatures. While Lithium-Ion batteries perform better than Lead-Acid batteries in
temperature extremes, both will experience reduced performance in cold temperatures.
Also, repeatedly riding the e-bike in cold temperatures may cause your battery to have to
be replaced sooner.
Handling the Battery
If, for whatever reason, your e-bike’s battery is removed, use caution when handling it. The
battery contains large amounts of electrical power. 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.