Handling The Battery; Safety Notes Concerning The Battery; Storing The Battery - Stromer ST2 Operating Manual

HANDLING THE BATTERY

Safety notes concerning the
battery
• Only charge the battery with the charger it be-
longs to. The use of other chargers poses the
risk of fire.
• Do not drop or throw the battery and avoid
strong impacts. The battery might otherwise
leak fluid, start a fire or explode.
• Do not apply force to the battery. The integrated
protection mechanism may be damaged when
the battery is deformed. This may result in fire
and explosion.
• Do not use the battery when it is damaged. The
liquid contained may leak and contact with the
eyes may result in blindness! Avoid contact,
otherwise rinse off the liquid with lots of water
and immediately consult a doctor.
• Obtain information regarding the currently val-
id regulations when you want to transport the
S-pedelec, e.g. by car.
The battery is considered a hazardous good!
Remove the battery when you want to perform
any kind of work on the S-pedelec, e.g. mainte-
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nance or assembly. Unintentionally activating the
On/Off switch might lead to injury or an electric
shock.
• Don't ever open up the battery; This can cause
the battery to short circuit. All warranty and
guarantee claims expire when the battery was
opened.
• Do not store the battery with metal objects
that may cause shorts, e.g. office clips, nails,
screws, keys, coins. A short circuit may cause
burns or fires.
• Keep the battery away from heat, e.g. strong
sunlight and fire. There is a risk of explosion.
• Protect the battery from coming into contact
with water and other fluids. Contact may dam-
age the protective circuit and the protective
mechanism of the battery. This may cause fire
and explosions.
• Do not clean the battery with a pressure wash-
er. Use a damp rag when cleaning the battery.
Never use corrosive cleaning solutions.
• In the event that fumes escape after inap-
propriate use or damage, ensure exposure to
fresh air and consult a doctor if you experience
any medical problems. Before starting a ride,
the battery must be fully locked in place in its
holder and the battery box must be closed. You
may otherwise lose the battery while riding.
• Prevent deep discharging of the battery. It may
cause irreversible damage to the cells.
• The battery is exclusively intended for use with
Stromer electrical bicycle drives. Inappropriate
use or wrong handling may cause injury or a
fire. Stromer is not liable for damage caused by
inappropriate use.
• Never send a battery in the mail! Batteries are
hazardous goods. Only send batteries for your
S-pedelec through your Stromer dealer. The
battery may overheat and catch fire under cer-
tain circumstances.
• The battery may not be disposed of with domes-
tic waste. The sales outlet will take it back and
will ensure appropriate disposal.
• Never store several batteries on top or next to
each other. This may lead to overheating and
fire.

Storing the battery

Store the battery in a dry and well-ventilated
place. A room temperature of approx. 20 °C is
optimal to prevent loss of capacity. Only use the
battery for rinding the Stromer in cold conditions.
Store it in a warm environment, which increases
the range. Ensure that the Stromer is switched off
when you want to store your battery in your bike.
Check its charging level approx. every 4– 8 weeks
and recharge it as required.
Store the battery with a battery charging state of
at least 40% when you do not intend to use it for a
prolonged period, e.g. during a winter break.
This is the most effective way of preventing deep
discharging. Ensure that the battery is never
stored in a fully discharged state, as this may lead
to deep discharging and irreversible cell damage.
Possible guarantee or warranty claims may then
become void.
The battery must be recharged within 2-3 days af-
ter it has been fully discharged in order to prevent
deep discharging.