Maintenance And Care - SMART ebike Owner's Manual

Maintenance and care

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Maintenance and care
Cleaning and care
Notes
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Environmental note
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning
cloths in an environmentally responsible
manner.
The value of your ebike will be retained by
regular and proper care. The best protec-
tion from harmful environmental influen-
ces is regular cleaning and preservation.
smart recommends performing a paint
treatment twice a year (e.g. in spring and
autumn).
High-pressure cleaning equipment
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WARNING
The water jet from a high-pressure cleaner
can cause damage to the tyres or drive belt
that is not visible on the surface. Compo-
nents damaged in this way can fail unex-
pectedly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner when
cleaning the ebike. Have damaged tyres or
drive belt replaced without delay.
! Do not use a high-pressure cleaner when
cleaning the smart ebike. The powerful
water jet could enter the bearings or
damage the electrical components of the
drive system.
Cleaning by hand
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WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after wash-
ing the bike. There is a risk of an accident.
After washing, brake the ebike carefully,
paying attention to traffic conditions,
until full braking efficiency is restored.
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Use as little water as possible and keep
water away from electrical contacts.
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Cover electrical contacts in the battery
frame with the rubber cap.
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Clean the ebike with a soft sponge or
brush.
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Clean the battery frame with a damp
cloth.
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After cleaning, check the electrical con-
nectors and let the ebike dry before
using it.