Transport; Maintenance/Cleaning - Bosch BDU314Y Owner's Manual

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Always remove the battery pack (except fixed
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mount battery pack) from the bicycle before
transporting the bicycle on a vehicle bike rack.
Failure to remove the battery pack when using a ve-
hicle bike rack can lead to death or serious injury.
The battery may detach during transport and cause
an accident to following vehicles.
Always use an approved and compatible bicycle
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rack when transporting your eBike. The Bosch
drive system adds weight to the bicycle. Refer to
your bicycle rack manual to be sure your eBike is
compatible. Overloading a bike rack can result in
death or serious injury.
Use proper lifting techniques as electric bikes
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are generally heavier than bicycles.
WARNING
Do not open any of the components. Service
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should only be carried out at an authorized
Bosch eBike dealer. Failure to follow above warn-
ing can cause death or serious injury. Refer to your
bicycle manual or component manual for all non-
Bosch drive system components.
Always remove the battery pack before per-
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forming any bicycle inspection, maintenance or
repair. Failure to remove the battery pack before
performing bicycle inspection, maintenance or re-
pair can lead to serious injury.
If you suspect that something is loose, do not
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ride your bike. See your Bosch eBike dealer, only a
qualified service provider should perform work on
your Bosch Drive System. All nuts, bolts, screws re-
quire the correct tightening force. Too little force
and the fastener may not hold securely. Too much
force and the fastener can strip threads, stretch,
deform or break. Either way, incorrect tightening
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Transport

Ship batteries only when the housing is undamaged.
Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the bat-
tery in such a manner that it cannot move around in
the packaging. Inform your parcel service that the
package contains dangerous goods. Please also ob-
serve possibly more detailed national regulations. Al-
ways check state and federal regulations before at-
tempting to ship your battery.
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If you have any questions about transporting the
eBike batteries, contact an authorized bicycle dealer.
You can also order suitable transport packaging from
the dealer.

Maintenance/Cleaning

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If you transport your eBike attached to the out-
side of your car, e.g. on a bike rack, remove the
on-board computer and the eBike battery (ex-
cept fixed mount battery) to avoid damaging
them.
force can result in component failure, which can
cause you to lose control and fall.
If replacing your battery, buy only a genuine
Bosch battery pack from an approved source.
See your Bosch eBike dealer for original Bosch
parts.
Always switch the battery pack off, when insert-
ing or removing it from the holder. Never attempt
to insert or remove the battery pack while riding
the bike.
Do not charge or use your eBike in any area with
a potentially explosive atmosphere, such as at a
fueling area, or in areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or
metal powders). Obey all signs and instructions.
Do not submerge your eBike components in wa-
ter, or wash with pressurized hose. Your Bosch
drive unit is designed to be water tight to rain water
or non-pressure hose washing.
Note down the manufacturer and the number of
the key. In case of loss of the keys, please refer to
Bosch eBike Systems