Dillenger OPIA User Manual - Battery Information—Tips
USER MANUAL
OPIA
LAST UPDATED: 2/12/2016
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There are some things that you can do or avoid to increase the lifetime of your
battery:
Try not to discharge your battery down to 0%.
The amount that you discharge your battery is correlated to the life cycle of the
battery. Reducing the total amount that you discharge your battery will in turn
increase the longevity of the batteries life cycle.
Reduce strain in cold conditions.
Just like a human, getting started in the cold morning can be difficult. Go easy on
the bike on cold morning/days to prevent unwanted strain on the system. Avoid
going straight into full throttle or highest pedal assistance mode. Start out low
and increase over time to allow the battery to gradually warm up as opposed to
sharp increase in temperature.
Avoid operating in very high temperatures for long periods.
Lithium Ion batteries can suffer stress when exposed to high temperatures avoid
leaving your battery in sun for long periods of time, especially when fully charged.
Maintain good charging habits.
Ensure that you charge your battery after each use or when the battery is low. The
smart battery systems that are built into each component will manage individual
cells .
How do I store my battery?
It is recommended that you discharge the battery down until about 50%, remove
the battery from the frame and store in a dry, cool area. This will ensure that the
battery is in its natural state and is less likely to reduce the health/lifetime of the
battery. Do not leave your battery at a low charge for a long periods of time.