Storage; Cleaning - Velotric Thunder 1ST Manual

Storage

General Storage
■ Keep the ebike stored in a clean, dry, and ventilated environment with an ambient temperature
of 50°F to 77°F (10°C to 25°C).
■ Keep the ebike stored indoors protected from direct sunlight, high temperature, and water.
■ Ensure that the ebike is properly locked up to reduce risk of theft.
CAUTION
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■ Snow, rain, road salts, and acids can cause certain parts of the ebike
to corrode or deteriorate.
■ Ultraviolet light from the sun can fade the paint and can cause rubber
or plastic parts to become porous or to crack.
■ Exposure to excessively high or low temperatures during storage can
cause temporary malfunctions or even permanent defects.
■ Storing your ebike in direct sunlight can cause damage to the display.
■ Water damage and corrosion are not covered under warranty.
Winter Storage
When winter weather strikes and temperatures plummet, you need to take a few extra precautions
to ensure that your ebike is properly protected from the elements.
To keep your ebike and battery safe during the winter, keep in mind:
Velotric batteries have Low Temperature Protection Mode.
When the ambient temperature is below 32ºF (0°C), your Velotric ebike battery will go into Low
Temperature Protection Mode, and the battery will no longer charge. This keeps your battery safe
even in below-freezing temperatures.
To exit Low Temperature Protection Mode, keep your ebike in a warm environment for at least 1
hour. This mode will be off when the battery temperature reaches 50ºF (10°C).
Battery Storage
The ebike battery is the most sensitive component of an ebike and requires additional caution
when it comes to storage. Follow the instructions below to maintain the health and longevity of
the battery.
■ Keep the battery away from water, corrosive materials, and heat sources.
■ Do not store the battery with the charger connected or on the ebike.
■ Keep the battery stored in a clean, dry, and ventilated environment with an ambient
temperature of 50°F to 77°F (10°C to 25°C).
■ Keep the battery out of the reach of children and animals.
■ Do not lean on, stack anything on top of, or hang anything from the battery.
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■ Do not expose the battery or battery charger to harsh chemicals or vapors.
WARNING
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Overheating of the battery could result in electrical fires or explosions.
Always store the battery and charger in a well-ventilated area at
moderate temperatures.
■ Check regularly and keep the battery charged at a capacity of 60% to 80% during long-term
storage.
■ Recharge the battery when its capacity has dropped below 60%.
■ With dielectric oil applied to the connector ends to repel moisture, the risk of corrosion
decreases.
■ Do not expose the battery or the charger to shocks such as falling.

Cleaning

■ Wipe any dirty painted or plastic parts with a soft, damp cloth and neutral cleaners. Carefully
dry the parts with a clean, soft, and dry cloth after cleaning.
■ Wipe the surface of the display with a soft cloth dampened with clean water. Do not use any
cleaners or spray liquids on the surface of the display.
CAUTION
!
■ Do not wash your ebike with water, as water may enter the electrical
system, resulting in personal injury or malfunction of the ebike.
■ Do not grease or use a greasy cloth to wipe down the electrical
connectors, brake pads, wheels, tires, or plastic parts.
■ Do not use a pressure washer as this can force water into the
electrical components.
■ Do not use harsh cleaners to wash the components, which may cause
materials to deteriorate, change color, distort, scratch, and so on.
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