Operation Manual
Pedelec/S-pedelecBasics
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1.20.1.1 By car
x Stow the rechargeable battery so that it cannot slip or collide with other items
during the journey.
x Protect the rechargeable battery against compressive stress by securing it correctly,
and avoid impacts.
x Stow the rechargeable battery so that it will not be warmed up by sunlight or other
heat sources.
x When lifting the pedelec/S-pedelec, note that these are heavier than other cycles
and have a different weight distribution.
The braking and lateral forces acting on the bike carrier are higher with pedelecs/
S-pedelecs than with conventional bikes.
x Check whether your bike carrier is suitable for pedelecs/S-pedelecs.
x Ask a dealer about suitable bike carriers for your pedelec/S-pedelec.
1.20.1.2 By other means
The transportation of pedelecs/S-pedelecs with a rechargeable battery is subject to
particular regulations which are constantly being extended or updated.
These regulations may vary depending on the mode of transport used.
x Ask the rail company, airline or ferry operator about applicable regulations for
transporting pedelecs/S-pedelecs in good time before your departure. When doing
so, have the technical specifications for your pedelec/S-pedelec to hand.
1.20.2 Transporting or shipping the rechargeable battery
Separately transported lithium-ion batteries are hazardous goods. Undamaged rechargeable
batteries may be transported by private users on the road without further requirements.
x Acquaint yourself with national and regional road regulations about transporting
hazardous goods.
The rechargeable battery must not be carried on a plane as hand luggage.
x Observe specific requirements with regard to packaging and labelling for
transportation, e.g. when transporting by air or contracting a carrier.
x Find out about transporting rechargeable batteries and suitable transport
packaging by asking a carrier or dealer directly, for example.
x Ensure that rechargeable batteries transported in hand luggage or in a rucksack,
e.g. as spare batteries, are protected against liquids and short circuits.
x Do not continue to use rechargeable batteries after a fall. Have rechargeable
batteries checked before their next use.