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Safety
2.1
Residual risk
Pedelecs pose the following residual risks:
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Risk of fire and explosion
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Electric shock
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Risk of a crash
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Risk of amputation
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Key breaking off
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Malfunctions due to Bluetooth®
2.1.1
Never charge if there is a critical fault
If a charger is connected to the drive system when
a critical error is reported, the battery may be
damaged permanently and may catch fire.
Connect charger to fault-free electric drive
system only.
Protect against penetrating water
The battery is only protected from spray water.
Penetration by water can cause a short circuit.
The battery may self-ignite and explode.
Never immerse battery in water.
Take battery out of service if you suspect water
has penetrated it.
Avoid heat
Temperatures over 60 °C can also cause liquid to
leak from the battery and the battery will become
damaged. The battery may self-ignite and
explode.
Protect the battery against heat.
Never store next to hot objects.
Never expose battery to continuous direct
sunlight.
Avoid wide temperature fluctuations.
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Risk of fire and
explosion
Never use incorrect charger
Chargers with excessive voltage damage
batteries. This may cause a fire or an explosion.
Only use approved batteries to charge.
Prevent short circuit due to interconnection
Metal objects may interconnect the battery's
electrical terminals. The battery may self-ignite
and explode.
Never insert paper clips, screws, coins, keys
and other small parts into the battery.
Place the battery on clean surfaces only.
Prevent charging socket and contacts against
contamination from dirt, sand and similar.
Handling a damaged or faulty battery
Faulty batteries are hazardous goods. These
include:
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Cells or batteries which have been identified as
faulty for safety reasons;
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Batteries which have leaked or discharged gas;
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Cells or batteries which have sustained external
or physical damage;
•
Cells or batteries which have not yet
undergone a safety test.
The safety electronics may fail if the batteries are
damaged or faulty. The residual voltage can
cause a short circuit. The battery may self-ignite
and explode.
Only use and charge battery and accessories if
they are in perfect condition.
Never open or repair the battery.
Batteries with external damage must be
removed from service immediately.
If a battery is dropped or struck, remove it from
service and keep it under observation for at
least 24 hours.
Contact specialist dealer.
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