FiField Bonfire Owner's Manual page 22

on the right side of your
handlebars. In order to shift
between gears, simply move the
shifter up and down until you find
a suitable gear to ride in.
Battery
The battery supplied is the top
quality Lithium Battery and was
designed specifically for this
electric bicycle. The battery is
sealed in a protective case and is
detachable to enable you to easily
take off and put on your bike.
There is a key to lock the battery in
place on your bike to discourage
theft.
Your battery should be recharged
after each use. The normal lifecycle
of the battery, if continuously
discharged and recharged, is about
3-5 years or 800-2000 recharges,
after which the storage capacity
will decline.
WARNING
Do not attempt to open the
Lithium battery in any way.
Doing so may cause chemical,
electric, and/or fire hazards.
Do not store your battery outside
or in an unheated space when the
temperature is expected to drop
below 32°F. Doing so will diminish
the total life of your battery.
Again, be sure to fully charge the
battery before the first use.
The range in distance on a full
charge is approximately 20 – 30
miles depending on your weight
class and terrain. Higher weight
classes and uneven surfaces will
require more power than lighter
weights and flatter surfaces. This
equals to 5 – 6 hours of continuous
riding, again depending on your
weight class and terrain.
Battery performance is
affected by temperature, and will
perform better in warmer
temperatures. When the
temperature is below 32°F (0°C),
the battery current may decrease
by 1/3. Consequently, the travel
range in cold environments is less
than in warmer environments, but
will return to normal when it the
battery returns to room
temperature.
Frequent braking/starting,
riding uphill/against strong winds,
starting from a standstill, or riding
on rough/muddy roads will
consume extra power and shorten
the range.
Here a few tips to prolong the
battery life under these conditions:
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