Handling the Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Read and understand all safety warn-
ings and instructions. Failure to follow
the below warnings could result in
death or serious injury.
Save all safety warnings and instructions for fu-
ture reference.
The term eBike battery used in these operating in-
structions refers to all original Bosch eBike batteries
from the system generation the smart system.
The terms drive and drive unit used in these operat-
ing instructions refer to all original Bosch drive units
from the system generation the smart system.
The term charger is used in these instructions to
mean all original Bosch chargers from the system
generation the smart system.
Read and observe the safety warnings and in-
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structions in all operating instructions of the
eBike components and your eBike.
It is recommended that you periodically review
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this information to ensure you are following all
recommendations for safe use of this product.
Improper use, storage or charging of the battery
can cause thermal runaway leading to a sudden and
severe fire resulting in property damage, serious in-
jury or death.
DANGER
Do not puncture or crush the battery pack. Do
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not impact or drop the battery pack or modify it
in any way. Do not use the battery pack if it shows
visible damage. Danger of fire or explosion which
can cause death or serious injury.
Protect the battery pack against heat
(e.g., temperature > 140 °F), fire and
max.140°F
immersing into water. Danger of ex-
plosion.
Bosch eBike Systems
Safety warnings for Bosch eBike batteries
WARNING
Use only original Bosch battery packs approved
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for your eBike by the manufacturer and pur-
chased from a credible source. Use of non-ap-
proved or counterfeit battery packs can lead to
death or serious injury.
Remove the eBike battery from the eBike before
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beginning work (e.g. inspection, repair, assem-
bly, maintenance, work on the chain, etc.) on
the eBike, transporting it by car or airplane, or
storing it. Unintentional activation of the eBike
poses a risk of injury.
You must not remove fixed mount eBike batter-
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ies yourself. Have an authorized bicycle retailer
install and remove fixed mount eBike batteries
for you.
Do not open the eBike battery. There is a risk of
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short-circuiting.
When the eBike battery is not in use, keep it
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away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws
or other small metal objects that could make a
connection from one terminal to another. A short
circuit between the terminals may cause burns or a
fire.
Avoid mechanical loads and exposure to high
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temperatures. These can damage the battery cells
and cause the flammable contents to leak out.
Do not place the charger or the eBike battery
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near flammable materials. Ensure the eBike bat-
tery is completely dry and kept on a clean, dry,
flat and non-flammable surface. There is a risk of
fire due to the heat generated during charging.
The eBike battery must not be left unattended
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while charging, especially overnight. Once the
battery is fully charged, disconnect the charger
from the battery. Do not leave the battery con-
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