Care Instructions - Schindelhauer Bikes Oskar Notice D'utilisation

8. Care instructions

Before cleaning and especially before washing (handling
liquids) your e-bike, make sure that the Bosch eBike System
is switched off and the battery charger is removed!
The e-bike must not be cleaned with a pressure washer or
steam cleaner.
We recommend washing the e-bike by hand with the
battery removed. In this case you should cover the electric
contacts in the downtube. Bosch offers a protective cap for
this purpose.
Check the drain below the motor (two slots in the motor
cover) regularly and remove rough contamination to ensure
optimal water runoff.
Cleaning:
Remove the battery and cover the electric contacts in the frame as well as
the Purion display. Wash the e-bike with water and mild detergent using a
soft brush or sponge. Never use aggressive solvents such as ethanol or
acetone on sensitive components and surfaces (tooth belt, paint, plastics,
leather, rubber) to avoid damaging these parts of your e-bike.
The Gates Carbon Drive™ tooth belt is cleaned with water and a soft brush
and doesn't have to be greased.
You can clean the battery and the electric contacts of battery and frame with
a damp cloth. Make sure that the contacts are dry before you re-insert the
battery.
When cleaning is complete, dry your e-bike with a soft cotton or micro-fibre
cloth. Use different cloths for delicate surfaces (frame, fork, leather) and for
unsensitive/exposed parts (wheels, tyres, drive train) to avoid scratching
your e-bike.
Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner fluid or isopropyl alcohol. Don't use
foaming detergents for the brake discs. Don't touch the brake discs or brake
pads with bare hands, wear disposable gloves instead.
Winter operation:
In winter take special care of your e-bike as de-icing salt might be used on
the roads. Free your e-bike from salt contained in splash water or snow
regularly to prevent corrosion.
Regularly check the battery contacts for salt crust. If this should be the case,
the contacts should be cleaned and conserved. Switch off the Bosch eBike
System, remove the battery and the battery charger beforehand.
Clean the contacts with water and a mild detergent. Rinse the contacts with
clear water afterwards and let them dry. Finally, conserve the contacts with
a standard contact spray.
Paint care:
We recommend preserving painted surfaces with car wax or sealant once a
year. Make sure to use a product without abrasive particles for mint or good
condition paintwork. Products containing abrasive particles should only be
used to refresh older, highly weathered paint. Before you consider this
option, clean your e-bike thoroughly. This might be enough to recover the
original shine.
Leather care:
In case your e-bike is equipped with a Brooks leather saddle, please mind the
Brooks care instructions supplied with your e-bike.
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