Transport; By Car; Using Other Forms Of Transportation; Shipping - Bosch i:SY User Manual

Transport

9 Transport
WarnInG
The lithium ion rechargeable battery is considered a dan-
gerous good and may be damaged if exposed to shocks
and impacts without such damages being externally ap-
parent�
risk of short-circuiting and fire!
• When transporting your e-bike, remove the rechargea-
ble battery and store it separately�
• Transport the rechargeable battery with special care�
• To rule out any risks and damages, transport the e-bike as
follows:
• Remove the rechargeable battery before transport (see
the chapter "Notes / Rechargeable battery / Transporting
or shipping the rechargeable battery")�
9.1 By car
• Store the rechargeable battery so as to prevent slipping and
collision with other objects during the trip�
• Properly secure the load to protect the rechargeable battery
against compressive loads and avoid shocks�
• Store the rechargeable battery so that it is unable to be heated
up by exposure to the sun or other heat sources.
With e-bikes, the forces from braking and lateral forces that act on
the bike rack are stronger than with conventional bicycles�
• Check whether your bike rack is suitable for e-bikes�
• Ask your specialist dealer about suitable bike racks for your
e-bike�
9.2 using other forms of transportation
When transporting e-bikes with the rechargeable battery, special
guidelines, which are constantly being expanded or updated, apply.
These guidelines may differ from one another depending on the
form of transportation�
• Contact the airline, train or ferry company in due time to get
informed regarding valid provisions that apply for transporting
e-bikes� Have the technical data handy for this purpose�
9.3 Shipping
• If you ship your e-bike, ship the rechargeable battery sepa-
rately and well packed in a suitable transport container (see
chapter "Notes / Rechargeable battery / Transporting or ship-
ping the rechargeable battery")�
10 Disposal
• Read the explanation of the symbols printed or stamped on
the packaging, the rechargeable battery and the charger (see
chapter "Fundamental information / Symbols and terms")�
• Contact your specialist dealer or the appropriate authorities for
information on disposal�
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