Cleaning And Storage; Caring For The Battery Pack; Storage; Long Storage Period (1 Month Or Longer) And Using It Again After A Long Storage Period - Yamaha Batavus Guide D'utilisation

10. Cleaning and storage

NOTICE
Do not use high-pressure washers or steam jet cleaners since they can cause water seepage, resulting
in property damage or malfunction of the drive unit or battery pack. Should water get inside one of these
units, have an authorized dealer inspect your bicycle.

10.1 Caring for the battery pack

Use a moist, tightly-wrung towel to wipe off dirt on the battery case. Do not pour water directly on the
battery pack, such as with a hose.
NOTICE
Do not clean the charge contacts by polishing them with a file or using a wire, etc.
Doing so could result in a fault.

10.2 Storage

Store the system in a place that is:
• flat and stable
• well-ventilated and free from moisture
• sheltered from the elements and from direct sunlight

10.3 Long storage period (1 month or longer) and using it again after a long storage period

When storing the bicycle for a long period (1 month or longer), remove the battery pack and store it using
the following procedure:
• Decrease the residual battery capacity to where one or two lamps are lit, and store it indoors in a cool
(10 to 20 ˚C), dry place.
• Check the residual battery capacity once a month, and if only one lamp is flashing, charge the battery
pack for about 10 minutes. Do not let the residual battery capacity become too low.
• Allowing the residual battery capacity to become too low and not recharging the battery in time can
result in a total discharge. A total discharge can cause your battery irreparable damage which will void
the warranty on your battery.
TIP
• If you leave the battery pack at "full charge" or "empty", it will deteriorate quicker.
• Due to self-discharge, the battery slowly loses its charge during storage.
• The battery's capacity decreases over time but proper storage will maximize its service life.
• When using it again after a long storage period, be sure to charge the battery pack before using it.
Also, if you are using it again after storing it for 6 months or longer, have your bicycle inspected and
maintained at a dealer.
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