Bosch Active Line Gen3 Owner's Manual page 5

ENGLISH - IMPORTANT TO READ BEFORE THE FIRST RIDE
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The most important points for you to do
1. Even if you have ridden a bicycle for years, it is important for every person to read the general "Bicycle Owner's manual" and
the specific "Electric Bicycle Owner's manual" carefully before you ride on the new electric bicycle.
• Both manuals contains detailed information and useful suggestions about your new bicycle.
• Make sure that you understand the proper use, maintenance, and disposal of the components of the electrical system of
your new electric bicycle.
2. Think about safety. Your safety and that of other road users is very important.
• Do not ride the electric bicycle without the battery. The battery must be on the bicycle while riding, else the bicycle has no
lights when needed.
• Check your bicycle for normal operation, loose parts and defects before riding. If you find any problem, visit your bicycle
dealer for repairs before riding.
• Be aware that other road users (cars, trucks, motorcycles) do not expect that an electric bicycle can ride faster than a
normal bicycle. Riding faster also increases the risk of accidents. Distances will close much faster, and braking distances
will become longer.
• Do not ride abusively. Only ride in the use conditions specified for your bicycle:
• Electric City/Trekking bicycles are approved for Condition 1 (paved roads with tires staying on the ground).
• Electric Mountain bicycles are approved for Condition 3 (rougher surfaces, jumps of not more than 24 in (61 cm)).
Please refer to the general Bicycle Owner's manual for more detailed information.
• Do not overload the rear rack. The maximum allowable weight for the rear rack on electric bicycles is 44 lb (20 kg) for bicycles
with a rear rack battery and 55 lb (25 kg) for bicycles with a down tube battery. On bicycles with a luggage rack at both sides
of the rear fender only, without a top deck, the maximum allowed load on the rack is 33 lb (15 kg) in total.
3. The electric system of your new bicycle needs special attention.
• Do not clean your electric bicycle with a high pressure washer. Any electrical system is sensitive to moisture.
High pressure water might enter connectors or other parts of the electric system.
• Handle your battery with care. Do not drop or impact the battery. Mishandling of the battery could lead to severe damage
or over-heating. In an extremely rare case, a battery that has been severely impacted or otherwise mishandled could
potentially catch fire. If you suspect damage to your battery, visit your dealer immediately for inspection.
4. Maintain the battery as instructed in this Electric Bicycle Owner's manual.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to your battery and may require battery replacement:
• Only charge the battery with the included Bosch charger.
• When not using the battery for a longer period, charge it to approximately 60% (three to four LEDs lit on the charge-control
indicator). Check the charge condition after six months. When only one LED of the charge-control indicator lights up, recharge
the battery again to approximately 60%.
• Once charging the battery is complete, unplug the battery from the charger and unplug the charger from the wall socket.
• A Li-Ion battery will self-discharge over time. If the battery is left uncharged, then stored without charging, it may
discharge to such a low state that the battery can no longer be charged and must be replaced.
• Store the battery in a dry, well-ventilated location. Protect the battery against moisture and water.
• Under unfavorable weather conditions, it is recommended e.g. to remove the battery from the bicycle and store it in a
protected location.
• The battery can be stored at temperatures between 14°F (-10°C) and 140°F (+60°C). For a long battery life, however,
it is best to store the battery at room temperature of approximately 68°F (20°C) is of advantage.
• If the bicycle is not ridden for an extended time, do not store the battery on the bicycle.
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