Cleaning & Inspecting Your E-Bike; Battery Storage; Power-Saving Tips - Slane AJAX User Manual

CLEANING YOUR E-BIKE
To avoid damage or accidents caused by wet inner electrical parts,
a high-pressure washer.
Clean off dirt on any painted metal or plastic parts with a damp cloth
using a mild cleaning product. Dry off immediately. Use lubrication oil to maintain any metal
Never apply oil to the front or back brake rubber, hand brake levers, rim,
parts of the bike.
tires, battery or controller.
BEFORE EVERY RIDE
• Perform a mechanical safety check to make sure all components are in good
working order.
AFTER EVERY LONG OR HARD RIDE, IF THE
E-BIKE IS EXPOSED TO WATER OR GRIT OR
AT LEAST EVERY 100 MILES
• Clean the E-Bike.
• Lightly oil the chain, freewheel cogs and rear derailleur pulley bushings. Wipe off
excess oil. Lubrication is a function of climate. Talk to your dealer about the
best lubricants and the recommended lubrication frequency for your area.
AFTER EVERY LONG OR HARD RIDE
OR EVERY 10 TO 20 HRS OF RIDING
• Squeeze the front brake and rock the E-Bike forward and back. Does everything feel
solid? If you feel a clunk with each forward or backward movement of the E-Bike, you
probably have a loose headset. Take your E-bike to your Dealer for inspection.
• Lift the front wheel off the ground and swing it from the side. Does it feel smooth? If
you feel any binding or roughness in the steering, you may have a tight headset.
Take your E-bike to your Dealer for inspection.
• Make sure all bolts, nuts and mounting hardware are tight.
LIKE ANY MECHANICAL DEVICE, AN E-BIKE AND ITS COMPONENTS ARE
SUBJECT TO WEAR AND STRESS. DIFFERENT MATERIALS AND MECHANISMS
WEAR AT DIFFERENT RATES AND HAVE DIFFERENT LIFE CYCLES. ONCE A PART
IS NO LONGER WORKING OR DAMAGED, IT CAN SUDDENLY AND
CATASTROPHICALLY FAIL, CAUSING SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
SCRATCHES, CRACKS, FRAYING AND DISCOLORATION ARE SIGNS OF
STRESS-CAUSED WEAR AND INDICATE THAT A PART REQUIRES REPLACING.
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do not wash your E-bike with
WARNING

BATTERY STORAGE

STORING YOUR BATTERY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD
• Charge your battery every 60 days to avoid capacity loss. Batteries will slowly
self-discharge when left unused for an extended period. Your battery lifespan and
capacity will be permanently reduced if you allow the battery cells to reach a critically
low voltage.
• Always disconnect your charger from the wall outlet and battery before storing
the battery.
• Avoid storing your batteries in extreme hot or cold temperatures.
Do not store outdoors.
• Batteries should be kept in a cool, dry place. Do not allow batteries to accumulate
condensation; this could cause shorting or corrosion.
• The recommended storage temperature for Li-ion batteries is between 32-77ºF
(0-25ºC).
• Avoid exposing the battery to extreme heat (104ºF or higher) for long periods.
Q:
Is it normal that the batteries get warm when recharging?
A:
Yes, the batteries will become warm to the touch during the recharging process due
to increased internal resistance and less energy conversion efficiency from electric
energy to chemical energy.
Q:
How long will my batteries last before needing replacement?
A:
Average battery life depends on use and conditions. Even with proper care,
rechargeable batteries do not last forever. Conservatively, an SLA battery will come to
the end of its useful after~350full discharge charge cycles. In contrast, LI-ION batteries
will last more than 800cycles. A partial charge/discharge counts fractionally against those
numbers; running the battery down halfway then recharging it completely uses up one
half of a charge cycle. "End of useful life" refers to the point at which a battery can no
longer supply 60% of its original rated capacity in ampere-hours. After this point, the
aging process will accelerate; the battery needs replacing.

POWER-SAVING TIPS

• The life of the battery depends on using it correctly.
• Use Pedal-Assist when riding uphill.
• Charge your battery promptly and at regular intervals if you don't ride
your E-bike for long periods.
• Press down on the throttle slowly; do not press it too quickly when you speed up.
• In general, riding at a consistent speed of 15-18km/h will save the most power.
• Avoid excessive braking when you ride your E-bike.
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