Instructions / Assembly

Do top up your battery whenever possible. Lithium
batteries actually prefer shallow discharge (the exact
opposite of older types of batteries that have memory
effects). Keeping your battery topped up between rides
will prolong the life of your battery and give you more
power too, as a full battery is better on the hills.
Do disconnect your battery from the charger when it
is charged. Leaving it connected permanently when
not in use will shorten cell life.
Never leave a fully discharged battery uncharged for
more than a week… you will shorten the lifes-pan of
your batter y the longer you leave it in a
fullydischarged state.
Don't leave your battery for more than 3 months
without top-up charging it.
Note: A battery left for more than 3 months at a low
voltage may suffer cell damage. This will not be
covered under your warranty. It is to your advantage to
properly look after your battery as it is the most
expensive part of your ebike!
Important: Though the risk of battery fire with
charging Samsung or Panasonic 18650 cells is
considerably lower than cheaper, unbranded cells
(online data suggests about one in 40 million for the
cells we use - i.e., you are more likely to get struck by
lightening), it is still possible. Treat any charging
lithium battery (including SmartMotion) as a potential
fire risk (yes, this includes cellphones, computers
too). If charging your battery while it is still docked
into the bike simply make sure the bike (includes
charger) is not on or leaning against a flammable
surface. Same for charging battery off the bike, make
sure the battery and charger is placed on a fire-rated
surface (concrete floor, steel bench or shelf, etc).
Warning