 TAKING CARE OF YOUR BATTERIES
Proper maintenance of the batteries will maximize their lifespan and available ride time.
Electric Bike Shop warrants your new batteries from the date of purchase but only if properly cared for. Refer to the limited warranty for details.
SLA (Sealed Lead Acid), NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) or Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) batteries are all commonly used in hybrid electric bicycles and electric scooters. These are all very user friendly types of batteries when cared for properly.
FULLY CHARGE BATTERIES BEFORE FIRST USE. • BATTERIES SHOULD BE FULLY CHARGED IMMEDIATELY FOR RECOMMENDED CHARGE TIMES.
• Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) batteries 4-6 hours
• NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) 4-6 hours
• SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) batteries 6-8 hours
• CHARGE BATTERIES ATLEAST EVERY 90 DAYS FOR NiMH + Li-ION AND EVERY 30 DAYS FOR SLA (SEALED LEAD ACID) UNTIL NORMAL USE IS RESUMED • CHARGE YOUR BATTERY PACK AFTER EVERY TIME YOU USE YOUR BIKE / SCOOTER. • ALWAYS STORE BICYCLES / SCOOTERS WITH A FULLY CHARGED BATTERY.
• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.
• ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE CHARGER FROM THE WALL OUTLET AND BICYCLE WHEN CHARGING IS COMPLETE (AS INDICATED BY STATUS ON CHARGER) BEFORE STORING THE BICYCLE / SCOOTER. • BUY A WALL OUTLET TIMER AND USE IT. • DO NOT STORE BATTERIES BELOW 50º FAHRENHEIT AND NEVER ALLOW BATTERIES TO FREEZE (BELOW 32º FAHRENHEIT). • Bikes are equipped with a 5 minute sleep mode. Currie Tech IZIP + EZIP Bikes only. If no activity is detected after 5 minutes the bike will go into stasis mode to conserve the batteries. To restart, cycle the power switch “OFF” then “ON”. Bikes are not to be stored in the 5 minute sleep mode. Be sure to turn the power switch "OFF" when the bike in not in use. • ALWAYS BE SURE TO TURN THE BIKE “OFF” AFTER EACH USE VIA THE ON/OFF POWER SWITCH. If you have left the power switch on and your product has not been charged for a long period of time, the batteries may reach a stage at which they will no longer hold a charge. • FREQUENT "STOPS AND STARTS" WILL DRAIN A BATTERY MORE QUICKLY THAN CONTINUOUS RIDING.
• BE FRIENDLY TO THE ENVIRONMENT! RECYCLE YOUR BATTERIES. YOU CAN BRING THEM INTO OUR ELECTRIC BIKE + SCOOTER SHOP BATTERY RECYCLING CENTER AND LET US DO IT FOR YOU! DO NOT THROW THEM IN THE GARBAGE! • EVEN WITH PROPER CARE, RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES DO NOT LAST FOREVER. AVERAGE BATTERY LIFE DEPENDS ON USE AND CONDITIONS. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSQ: DO I NEED TO "BREAK IN" MY BATTERIES? A: Yes, it is recommended that you perform a “break-in” cycle consisting of three discharge/charge cycles to
allow your batteries to reach optimum performance. This involves three complete discharges and three complete
recharges. After this initial “break-in” cycle the batteries will have maximum possible performance and less line
voltage fluctuations under load.
Q: IS IT NORMAL THAT THE BATTERIES GET WARM WHEN RECHARGING? A: Yes, it is normal that the batteries will become warm to the touch during the recharging process. This is
because the increase of internal resistance and less energy conversion efficiency from electric energy to chemical
energy.
Q: HOW LONG WILL MY BATTERIES LAST BEFORE NEEDING REPLACEMENT?A: Average battery life depends on use and conditions. Even with proper care, rechargeable batteries do not last forever. Conservatively, an SLA battery will come to the end of its useful life after ~200-300 full discharge/charge
cycles, while Li-Ion batteries will last about 500-2000 cycles depending on quality and technology of battery. A partial charge/discharge counts fractionally against those numbers; running the battery down halfway then recharging it completely uses up one half of a charge cycle. “End of useful life” refers to the point at which a battery can no longer supply 80% of its original rated capacity in ampere-hours. After this point, the aging process will accelerate and the battery will need to be replaced. DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BATTERIES
The batteries supplied in hybrid electric bicycles an electric scooters are unsuitable for regular trash disposal receptacles. Take the battery to an approved battery recycler. Electric Bike + Scooter Shop in Port Saint Lucie, Florida recycles batteries for the general public.
CONCERNS REGARDING BATTERY SAFETYAll iZip™ hybrid electric bicycles batteries: in the unlikely event that you suspect fluid is leaking from your battery please follow precautions below.
Internal exposure: Contact a physician immediately.
External exposure: Contact a physician immediately.
Flush immediately for 15 minutes if acid gets in eyes or on skin.
Battery acid can cause blindness or severe burns.
Contact physician immediately if you have been exposed to battery acid.
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