7. Maintenance and Cleaning
7.1.
Battery
The battery is one of the key elements of your BEEQ, and by following some simple rules you
can optimize its lifespan:
Do not stock your battery without any charge for prolonged periods; the battery can go
into a deep discharge which will shorten its lifespan.
The battery can be stocked without use or charging for up to a year, but it must be left
charged to 70%.
If stored for a long period of time, its recommended to charge it every 6 months.
Even if it can bear being stocked in temperatures of -20°C to +60°C, you will optimize
its lifespan if you keep it at an ambient temperature (20°C).
Respect the temperature conditions for usage which are -5°C to 40°C.
Never leave your battery exposed to high temperatures or in direct sunlight for a long
period (for example in the back of a car in full sunlight).
Ensure that the contact points are always clean and do not insert metallic objects.
The battery is conceived in order to be recyclable.
Do not throw them away in normal rubbish or the tip. There is a specific treatment (ask
your local retailer for advice).
Be careful, the transport of Lithium-ion batteries is subject to strict rules.
7.2.
Battery Charging
The bike is supplied with a charger, which is designed to work with a 230 V and 50 Hz power
supply and must not be used on any other. (Check the label on the charger)
The ambient temperature must be within the range of 0 °C to 40 °C. The charger will get very
hot during charging. Ensure the charger is used in a clean and highly inflammable environment.
WARNING
The drive battery may only be charged with the supplied charger. Noncompliance can
lead to a fire or explosion.
If moisture penetrates the charger there is a risk of electric shock.
The charger's power cable should be connected to a household earthed power socket.
The charger's cable is inserted into the charging socket of the drive battery on the down tube.
Mechanical encoding is used to ensure the connections are not confused. The cable and the
drive battery are magnetic and will guide the cable into the correct position.
Charging will start automatically. The current battery status will be shown on the display
during charging. The battery status display will flash to show that it is charging. The charger
will flash infrequently to show that charging is ongoing.
Once the green indicator light is continuously displayed the battery is fully charged.
Keep the drive battery and the charger away from children.
The statutory requirements regarding handling, transport and disposal of the drive
battery should be observed.
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BEEQ User Manual | V6 | 2021