Safety Instructions/Precautions; Safety Instructions And Precautions On The Use Of The Battery; Safety Instructions And Precautions On How To Store The Battery; Safety Instructions And Precautions On The Charging Process - Quickie Attitude Directions For Use Manual

6.0 Safety Instructions/Precautions

WARNING!
• Read and observe the following safety instructions
and precautions before activating the battery and
before starting the charging process.
• Failure to comply with the safety precautions and
instructions may damage the product or result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injuries.
• The lithium-ion battery contains chemical substances,
which may cause hazardous reactions if the safety
instructions specified here are disregarded.
• The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage
resulting from non-compliance with these instructions.
Safety instructions and precautions on the use of
the battery:
•• Before using for the first time, the battery should be
fully charged.
•• The battery must only be used at temperatures
between -20 °C and 60 °C.
•• The battery must not be exposed to heat (e.g.
radiators) or fire. External heat exposure can lead to the
battery exploding.
•• In the (unlikely) event of the battery overheating or
catching on fire, you must ensure that the battery does
not come into contact with water or other liquids. The
only suitable extinguishing agent that is recommended
by the cell manufacturers is sand.
•• Your add-on bike uses power in all operating modes.
Therefore, if possible, charge the battery after every
use.
•• The battery must only be used to supply energy to the
neodrives components. Any other use requires the
written authorisation of the manufacturer.
•• The battery must not be opened or taken apart.
Improper opening or wilful destruction of the battery
involves the danger of serious injury. In addition,
opening the battery voids any warranty claim.
•• Never connect the battery contacts in the socket [3] to
metallic objects, or ensure that the contacts never come
into contact with metallic objects (for example with metal
filings).
•• If the socket [3] is dirty, clean it with a clean and dry
cloth.
•• Never immerse the battery in water.
•• The useful life of the battery depends, among other
things, on its storage location. Consequently, never
leave the battery (irrespectiveof whether the battery is
installed in or has been removed from the add-on bike)
in hot locations for prolonged periods. In particular, use
the boot of a car parked in the sun only for transport
rather than as a storage location.
•• The battery must not be subjected to mechanical
impact. If, for example, the add-on bike overturns and
the battery thereby hits the ground, the battery must be
checked by the manufacturer. Contact your specialist
dealer in this regard. You must not continue to use a
damaged battery.
•• If damaged or defective, the battery must be singled
out and checked. Please contact your specialist dealer
and discuss with them the next steps with regard to
return and repair. The defective/damaged battery must
not be used again or opened.
•• Always ensure that the battery is kept clean and dry.
Attitude/Attitude Hybrid Rev.1.0
Safety instructions and precautions on how to store
the battery:
•• Protect the battery immediately upon separating from
the battery charger or motor. Never allow any moisture or
foreign particles (e.g. metal fragments, small nails, filings
or other conductive metals) to get into the battery.
•• Do not expose the battery to moisture of any kind
during storage (water, rainwater, snow, etc.).
•• Before storing it, charge the battery and check its
charge status every 3 months.
•• Store the battery in a cool and dry location where it is
safe from damage and unauthorised access.
•• To achieve the optimum battery service life, store the
battery at a temperature from 18°C to 23°C and at a
humidity of 0 to 80 per cent. The charge status under
these conditions should be 70 per cent.
•• Check the charge status of the battery every 3 months
during storage and charge it to 70 per cent if necessary.
Safety instructions and precautions on the charging
process:
•• Only charge the battery in a ventilated, dry and dust-
free environment.
•• Do not charge the battery in the presence or vicinity of
flammable liquids or gases.
•• Do not expose the battery to moisture of any kind
during charging (water, rainwater, snow, etc.).
•• Do not carry out the charging process in rooms where
moisture may affect the battery.
•• The battery must only be charged at temperatures
between 0 °C and 40 °C. If you attempt to carry out a
charging process outside of this temperature range, the
battery mechanism automatically switches off the
charging process. The battery reaches its maximum
service life if it is charged at temperatures between 10 °C
and 30 °C.
•• Only use the designated charger to charge the battery.
Your specialist dealer can provide the relevant
information.
•• Using an unsuitable battery charger can lead to
malfunction and result in the battery having a limited
service life. There is also a danger of fire and explosion.
•• When the charging process is complete, disconnect
the charger from the mains socket first before
disconnecting it from the battery.
•• Ensure adequate air circulation as soon as the battery
is charged. In principle, only charge the battery under
supervision.
•• Damaged batteries must not be recharged or used any
further.
•• Damaged battery chargers (damage to the plug,
housing, cable) must not be used.
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