Handling The Lithium-Ion Battery Pack; Safety Warnings For Bosch Ebike Batteries - Bosch BDU314Y Owner's Manual

Handling the lithium-ion battery pack

follow the below warnings could result in death or se-
rious injury.
Save all safety warnings and instructions for fu-
ture reference.
The term eBike battery used in these operating in-
structions refers to all original Bosch eBike batteries
from the system generation the smart system.
The terms drive and drive unit used in these operat-
ing instructions refer to all original Bosch drive units
from the system generation the smart system.
The term charger is used in these instructions to
mean all original Bosch chargers from the system
generation the smart system.
Read and observe the safety warnings and in-
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structions in all operating instructions of the
eBike system and your eBike.
Remove the eBike battery from the eBike before
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beginning work (e.g. inspection, repair, assem-
bly, maintenance, work on the chain, etc.) on
the eBike. When working on permanently in-
stalled eBike batteries, take particular care to
ensure that the eBike cannot be switched on.
Unintentional activation of the eBike poses a risk of
injury.
Do not remove permanently installed eBike bat-
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teries yourself. Permanently installed eBike bat-
teries must only be installed and removed by au-
thorized bicycle retailers.
DANGER
Do not puncture or crush the battery pack. Do
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not impact the battery pack or modify it in any
way. Do not use the battery pack if it shows visible
damage. Danger of fire or explosion which can
cause death or serious injury.
Bosch eBike Systems

Safety warnings for Bosch eBike batteries

Read and understand
all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to
Protect the battery pack against heat
(e.g., temperature > 140 °F), fire and
max.140°F
immersing into water. Danger of ex-
plosion.
WARNING
Use only original Bosch battery packs approved
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for your eBike by the manufacturer and pur-
chased from a credible source. Use of non-ap-
proved or counterfeit battery packs can lead to
death or serious injury.
Do not open the eBike battery. There is a risk of
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short-circuiting. Opening the eBike battery voids
any and all warranty claims.
When the eBike battery is not in use, keep it
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away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws
or other small metal objects that could make a
connection from one terminal to another. A short
circuit between the terminals may cause burns or a
fire.Short circuit damage which occurs in this in-
stance voids any and all warranty claims against
Bosch.
Avoid mechanical loads and exposure to high
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temperatures. These can damage the battery cells
and cause the flammable contents to leak out.
Do not place the charger or the eBike battery
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near flammable materials. Ensure the eBike bat-
tery is completely dry and placed on a fireproof
surface before charging. There is a risk of fire due
to the heat generated during charging.
The eBike battery must not be left unattended
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while charging.
If used incorrectly, the eBike battery may leak
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fluid; avoid contact. If contact occurs, rinse off
with water. If the liquid comes into contact with
your eyes, seek additional medical attention.
Fluid ejected from the battery may cause skin irrita-
tion or burns.
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