Operation Manual

Pedelec/S-pedelecOperation

4.4.5 Charging the battery

WARNING

Heat, leaking gas and damage to the rechargeable battery due to

incorrect charging.

Risk of injury and fire!

x Do not use or touch the rechargeable battery and charger

if you notice unusual heat, odour or discolouration, or if the

battery is obviously damaged.

x Pull the charger plug out of the socket.

x Pull on the plug and not the cable when disconnecting the

charger from the mains after charging.

With some models, the battery can be charged while it is inserted in the pedelec/

S-pedelec. With other models, the battery must be removed before charging.

x Only charge the battery in a dry, well-ventilated room.

x If you can shelter your pedelec/S-pedelec in a dry and safe place, e.g. in a garage

or bike shed, charge the battery while it is inserted.

x If you cannot shelter your pedelec/S-pedelec, remove the battery to charge it

(see the “Operation / Rechargeable battery / Removing/inserting the rechargeable

battery” chapter).

x Remove any dirt from the charging port and contacts with a dry cloth.

x Do not leave the rechargeable battery unattended while charging.

x Charging a battery while inserted: Switch off the pedelec/S-pedelec to charge the

battery.

x Charging a battery while removed: Always place the charger on fireproof material

(e.g. stone, glass, ceramic) when charging.

4.4.6 Connecting the rechargeable battery to the charger

1. Insert the charging plug on the charger into the charging port on the rechargeable

battery or the battery holder.

2. Ensure that you line up the charging plug so that the contacts on the charging plug

match those on the charging port.

3. Monitor the charging process.