Charging The Battery; Battery Range And Capacity - Igo ASPIRE CAMILLIEN CE Owner's Manual

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CHARGING THE BATTERY

The battery can be charged both on and off of the bike.
It is important to follow these charging instructions in order :
1. Plug the chargers male plug into the battery/bike charging port.
2. Plug the charger into an approved 110 volt outlet.
DO NOT USE A POWER EXTENSION CABLE
The indicator LED on the charger will light green for a few seconds
and if a charge is necessary, the LED will turn red. The battery is fully
charged when the battery indicator LED becomes green.
When charging is complete :
1. Unplug the charger from the outlet first.
2. Unplug the charger from the battery/bike.
YOU MUST ALWAYS CHARGE YOUR BATTERY WITH THE SUPPLIED
BATTERY CHARGER. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN FIRE, PERSONAL
HARM, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY YOUR BATTERY OR eBIKE
When the battery has become completely depleted you must charge it immediately. If the
cells are left depleted for a long period of time, they may become irreparably damaged.
Make sure to only charge the battery in a dry, well ventilated area.
Unplug the charger when the battery is fully charged, or when charger is not in use.
Do not throw an expired battery in the trash. Please recycle your
battery at an authorized recycling company in your area.
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BATTERY RANGE AND CAPACITY

How far can I travel on my electric bike?
The total distance you can travel on your electric bike is not an easy amount to specify.
The range depends on many different factors including, but not limited to :
• The level of pedal assistance and throttle usage
• Resistance (wind, tire pressure, speed, inclines, road conditions and altitude)
• Total Weight (weight of the bike + rider + cargo)
• Outside Temperature
• The condition of the battery (battery capacity decreases as the battery ages)
Batteries are often compared based on capacity (Amp hours - Ah). However, a comparison
based on capacity alone does not properly depict a battery since the performance of
a battery pack is also based on battery voltage (V). The best way to compare battery
performance is by looking at the amount of energy that can be provided in watt-hours
(Wh). Wh takes into account both the capacity of the battery, as well as the average
voltage during discharge. Simply put, the higher the V/Ah, the higher Wh range.
Watt hours calculation : Battery voltage (V) x Amp hours (Ah) = Watt hours (Wh)
Every individual will have their own riding style and determine their own preference
for how much assist to use and when to engage this. The attainable distances will
likely be as varied and unique as the riders, even over the same terrain using the
same bikes. iGO only supply bikes with batteries that we confidently believe will
allow sufficient range to sustain an active riding schedule between charges.
Efficient use of the gears while riding will greatly benefit your
riding experience and extend battery range.
Tips to maximize eBike range
• Maintain your tire pressure in the recommended range as indicated on the tires.
• Minimize the use of throttle, especially hard acceleration from a standstill.
• Pedal while you are accelerating, especially from a stop.
• Slow down and enjoy the ride - higher speeds use a
proportionately greater amount of battery power.
• Lower the total weight of the rider and bike - carrying around
excess weight will use extra battery power.
• Frequent starts and stops require more energy than steady-state riding. We
recommend always obeying traffic signals, but if you can avoid pulling over
many times during a ride, you will be rewarded with a greater range.
• Use the correct gear. Shift gears so that your pedalling
cadence is maintained in the 70-90rpm range.
• A well-maintained bike is more efficient and will give greater range.
Correctly lubed chains, brakes that do not rub and well-maintained
wheel bearings will run much smoother and save battery energy.
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