Battery Charging - Apache Manitou MX User Manual

BATTERY CHARGING

RECOMMENDATION
Battery is ready for immediate use. To achieve maximum capacity we recommend however apply
3 full charging cycles at the beginning of the use. That means to discharge the battery by riding
completely followed by full recharge at room temperature. Thereafter charge the battery any time
without full discharging need.
Lithium batteries do not have memory effect therefore they can be charged anytime ideally after every use
of the eBike. Considering the self-activated discharging that causes gradual capacity loss we recommend to
check regularly the battery during long-term storage and recharge it in case of capacity drop to recommended
level 60 - 80% of total capacity.
The battery can be charged directly on the eBike or you can remove it and charge separately. Prior the
charging always switch the battery off.
Charge the batteries only in dry environment. The charging connector is not resistant to splashing water.
Charge the battery ideally at a room temperature (15-20 °C).
Charging at ambient temperature below 0 °C or higher than 40 °C can seriously damage the battery.
Process
Connect the charger to the electricity voltage source (230V) and wait until red end green LED diode lights up.
Now connect the charger to the battery. The green diode changes to red which indicates the ongoing charging
process. The charging stops automatically as soon as the battery is charged. The diode signalising the
charging turns in green again.
Interrupting the charging process does not damage the battery in any way.
RECOMMENDATION
Should you feel the total battery capacity dropped significantly it could have been caused
by charging or operating in unsuitable climatic conditions.
In such case we recommend to perform 3 full charging cycles. That means to discharge
the battery by riding completely followed by full recharge at room temperature.
IMPORTANT
Always use only the charger supplied with the eBike. Using different charger may cause
damage to the battery or other parts of the electric system and result in the warranty termination
as a consequence.
If the status indicator shows empty battery it still includes minimum voltage to protect it from
damage. Such voltage is no longer sufficient for the eBike riding therefore charge the battery
as soon as possible. Never leave battery discharged for a long time. It could cause permanent
damage to the battery.
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