Recon HUMMER EV Owner's Manual page 12

• DO NOT LEAVE A CHARGING BATTERY UNATTENDED.
NEVER CHARGE A BATTERY FOR LONGER THAN 12 HOURS AT A TIME.
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DO NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY WITH ANY CHARGER EXCEPT THE ONE PROVIDED.
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ALWAYS CHARGE INDOORS, WITH DRY CONDITIONS, AND AWAY FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
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• CHECK CHARGER, CABLES, AND BATTERY FOR DAMAGE BEFORE EACH CHARGING SESSION.
• ONLY CHARGE YOUR BATTERY AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 50-80 F.
• KEEP CHARGER AND BATTERY AWAY FROM LIQUIDS AND METAL OBJECTS.
KEEP THE CHARGER IN A SAFE PLACE AND AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
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WHEN IN USE, THE CHARGER SHOULD NOT BE COVERED AS TO PREVENT DAMAGE CAUSED BY OVERHEATING
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OR FIRES.
• IF YOU NOTICE A SMELL COMING FROM THE CHARGER, OR IT IS TOO HOT, STOP CHARGING IMMEDIATELY
AND CONTACT RECON.
4.) Tips for maintaining battery:
• The battery pack may be charged after each use. The 48V lithium-ion battery has no memory effect, so you can
charge the battery after short periods of use without any damage.
• The battery may be recharged on or off the bike.
Remove the battery from the bike by turning the key counterclockwise and toggling the battery latch on the
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underside of the bike.
• The safe charging unit and internal Battery Management System will automatically stop charging when the
battery is full.
• DO NOT ever attempt to disassemble or repair the internal parts of your battery as this will void your warranty
and can result in personal injury.
DO NOT wash the battery shell with organic solvent.
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DO NOT submerge the battery pack in water. It can get wet in the rain or when washing, but do not submerge.
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• Avoid dropping below 5% battery power. This can shorten the lifespan of the battery.
• The battery will perform best between 32-122° F for discharging.
• Room temperature is the best for charging.
• Long Term Storage – if the battery will not be used for an extended period (greater than (2) weeks)
o For storage longer than (2) weeks, the battery should be kept between 50-75% capacity, powered off,
and stored in a dry place between 50-75° F.
o The battery should be checked every (2) weeks and charged, if needed, to 50-75%.
5.) Transportation:
Keep out of the direct sunlight and rain when transporting.
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• When transporting your bike, remove the battery and take inside the vehicle.
• Always keep dry, well ventilated, and out of direct sunlight.
• Protect the battery from drops and impacts.
• DO NOT place under heavy objects.
DO NOT transport or store near flammable, explosive, or sharp objects.
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Batteries cannot be transported via airplane.
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6.) Storage:
DO NOT store a fully charged battery or leave it plugged into the charger for long periods of time.
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Store at a 50-75% charge level.
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DO NOT leave the battery stored on the ground or concrete.
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• For maximum battery life, discharge and recharge is recommended every 2-3 months.
• Deep cycling is not necessary for lithium-ion batteries and can reduce the life of the cells.
• If in storage, recharge your batteries to 100% when ready to use and leave on the charger for an additional 30
minutes to 1 hour to ensure proper cell balance.
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