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Storage Conditions
Store the battery pack in a dry, well-ventilated location.
Protect the battery pack against moisture and water. Under
unfavourable weather conditions, it is recommended e.g. to
remove the battery pack from the eBike and store it in an
enclosed location until being used again.
Store the eBike batteries in the following locations::
– in a room with a smoke alarm
– away from combustible or easily flammable objects
– away from heat sources
Store the batteries at temperatures between 0 °C and 20 °C.
Never store them at temperatures below –10 °C or above
+60 °C. To ensure that the lifetime is as long as possible,
storage at approx. 20 °C (room temperature) is recom-
mended.
Take care that the maximal storage temperature is not ex-
ceeded. As an example, do not leave the battery pack in a
vehicle in summer and store it out of direct sunlight.
It is recommended to not store the battery pack on the bike.
Maintenance and Service
Maintenance and Cleaning
The battery must not be submerged in water or cleaned
using a jet of water.
Keep the battery clean. Clean it carefully with a soft, damp
cloth.
Clean and lightly grease the connector pins occasionally.
When the battery pack is no longer operative, please refer to
an authorised Bosch eBike dealer.
After-sales Service and Application Service
In case of questions concerning the battery packs, please
refer to an authorised bicycle dealer.
Note down the manufacturer and the number of the key
5. In case of loss of the keys, please refer to an authorised
bicycle dealer. Please provide the name of the manufactur-
er and the number of the key.
For contact data of authorised Bosch eBike dealers, please
refer to www.bosch-ebike.com
Transport
If you carry your eBike outside of your car, e.g. on a
luggage rack, remove the eBike battery pack in order
to avoid damaging it.
The battery packs are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legis-
lation requirements. Private users can transport undamaged
battery packs by road without further requirements.
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When being transported by commercial users or third parties
(e.g. air transport or forwarding agency), special require-
ments on packaging and labelling must be observed (e.g. ADR
regulations). If necessary, an expert for hazardous materials
can be consulted when preparing the item for shipping.
Dispatch battery packs only when the housing is undamaged.
Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery pack
in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging.
Inform your parcel service that the package contains danger-
ous goods. Please also observe the possibility of more de-
tailed national regulations.
In case of questions concerning transport of the battery
packs, please refer to an authorised Bosch eBike dealer. The
Bosch eBike dealers can also provide suitable transport pack-
aging.
Disposal
Battery packs, accessories and packaging should be
sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.
Do not dispose of the battery packs into household waste!
Tape or mask off the contact surfaces of the battery pack's
terminals with adhesive tape before disposing of battery
packs.
Do not touch heavily damaged eBike batteries with your bare
hands. Electrolyte may escape and cause skin irritation. Store
the battery in a safe location outdoors. Cover the pins if
necessary and inform your dealer. They will help you to
dispose of it properly.
Only for EC countries:
According to the European Guideline
2012/19/EU, electrical devices/tools that are
no longer usable, and according to the European
Guideline 2006/66/EC, defective or used
battery packs/batteries, must be collected
separately and disposed of in an environmental-
ly correct manner.
Please return battery packs that are no longer usable to an
authorised bicycle dealer.
Li-ion:
Please observe the instructions in
section "Transport", page 77.
Subject to change without notice.