Safety Notes - Bosch Active Plus Series Quick Start Manual

SAFETY NOTES

- Do not open the drive unit yourself.
The drive unit must be repaired only
by qualified experts and only with
original spare parts. This will ensure
that the safety of the drive unit is
maintained. Unauthorised opening
of the drive unit will void warranty
claims.
- All components mounted
to the drive unit and all other
components of the eBike drive (e.g.,
the chainwheel, chainwheel seat,
pedals) may be replaced only with
identical components or components
specifically approved for your eBike
by the bicycle manufacturer. This
protects the drive unit against
overload and damage.
- Remove the battery pack from
the eBike before beginning work
(e.g. inspection, repair, assembly,
maintenance, work on the chain, etc.)
on the eBike, transporting it by car
or plane, or storing it. Unintentional
activation of the eBike system poses
a risk of injury.
- The eBike system can switch
itself on when the eBike is pushed
backwards.
- The push-assistance function may
only be used when pushing the eBike.
Danger of injury when the wheels of
the eBike do not have ground contact
while using the push-assistance
function.
- The pedals may also rotate when
the push assistance is switched
on. When the push assistance is
activated, make sure that your legs
are a sufficient distance away from
the rotating pedals. There is a risk of
injury.
- Use only original Bosch battery
packs approved for your eBike by the
manufacturer. Using other battery
packs can lead to injuries and pose a
fire hazard. When using other battery
packs, Bosch shall not assume any
liability and warranty.
- Do not make any modifications to
your eBike system or fit any other
products which would be suitable for
increasing the performance of your
eBike system. This normally reduces
the lifetime of the system and risks
damage to the drive unit and the
bike. There is also a risk of losing the
guarantee and warranty claims on the
bike you have purchased. By handling
the system improperly you are also
endangering your safety and that of
other road users, thus running the
risk of high personal liability costs
and possibly even criminal
prosecution in the event of accidents
attributable to manipulation.
- Please observe all national
regulations on registering and using
eBikes.
- Please read and observe the safety
warnings and instructions enclosed
in the operating instructions of
the battery pack as well as in the
operating instructions of your eBike.
- Do not open the battery pack.
Danger of short-circuiting. Opening
the battery pack voids any and all
warranty claims. Protect the battery
against heat (e.g. prolonged sun
exposure) and fire and from being
submerged in water. Do not store
or operate the battery near hot or
flammable objects. There is a risk of
explosion.
- Keep the battery pack not being
used away from paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small
metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to
another. Shorting the battery-pack
terminals together may cause burns
or a fire. For short-circuiting damage
caused in this manner, any and all
warranty claims through Bosch shall
be invalid.
- Do not place the charger or battery
pack near to flammable materials.
Charge battery packs only when dry
and in a fire-proof area. There is a
risk of fire due to the heat generated
during charging.
- The eBike battery must not be left
unattended while charging.
- Under abusive conditions, liquid
may be ejected from the battery pack.
Avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery pack may cause skin irritations
or burns.
- Battery packs must not be subjected
to mechanical impacts. There is a risk
that the battery pack will be damaged
causing vapours to escape. The
vapours can irritate the respiratory
system. Provide for fresh air and
seek medical attention in case of
complaints.
- The battery may give off fumes
if it becomes damaged or is used
incorrectly. Provide a fresh air supply
and seek medical advice in the event
of pain or discomfort. These fumes
may irritate the respiratory tract.
- Charge the battery pack only with
original Bosch battery chargers. When
using non-original Bosch chargers, the
danger of fire cannot be excluded.
- Use the battery pack only together
with eBikes that have an original
Bosch eBike drive system. This is the
only way to protect the battery pack
against dangerous overload.
- Do not use the rack-type battery
pack as a handle. Lifting the eBike
up by the battery pack can cause
damage to the battery pack.
- Keep the battery pack out of reach
of children.
- Keep the charger away from rain or
moisture. The penetration of water
into a battery charger increases the
risk of an electric shock.
- Only charge eBike-approved
Bosch lithium-ion battery packs.
The battery-pack voltage must match
the battery-pack charging voltage
of the charger. Otherwise there is
danger of fire and explosion.
- Keep the battery charger clean.
Contamination can lead to danger
of an electric shock.
- Before each use, check the
battery charger, cable and plug. If
damage is detected, do not use
the battery charger. Never open
the battery charger yourself. Have
repairs performed only by a qualified
technician and only using original
spare parts. Damaged battery
chargers, cables and plugs increase
the risk of an electric shock.
- Use caution when touching
the charger during the charging
procedure. Wear protective
gloves. Especially in high ambient
temperatures, the charger can heat
up considerably.
- Supervise children during use,
cleaning and maintenance. This will
ensure that children do not play with
the charger.
- Children or persons that owing
to their physical, sensory or mental
limitations or to their lack of
experience or knowledge, are not
capable of securely operating the
charger, may only use this charger
under supervision or after having
been instructed by a responsible
person. Otherwise, there is danger
of operating errors and injuries.
- A sticker in English is adhered to
the bottom of the charger. This says:
Use ONLY with BOSCH lithium-ion
batteries.
- Do not use the on-board computer
as a handle. Lifting the eBike up by
the on-board computer can cause
irreparable damage to the on-board
computer.
- Make sure to not be distracted by
the display of the on-board computer.
If you do not focus exclusively on the
traffic, you risk being involved in an
accident. If you want to make entries
in your on-board computer other than
switching the assistance level, stop
and enter the appropriate data.