SMARTA BIKE GT Owner's Manual - Warning
again...this means it is fully charged.
The first 3 times you charge it please leave on charge for 12 hours
ignoring the green charger light. Shorter charges may result in a
lower battery capacity and life.
WARNING
if you use the battery
before the initial charge you may cause irrevocable damage.
When charging on the bike the ignition should be turned off.
When a green light indicates a full charge you can disconnect the
charger and the battery will remain above 90% of charge for several
days i.e. it has a slow self-discharge rate. Regardless, if it has been
more than 2 days since its last charge it should be charged before
next use.
Disconnect and switch off when fully charged.
When you connect the battery to the bike and switch on you will see
the battery gauge lights glow.
Battery Care
In a sense it is possible to describe your battery as 'alive' or 'active' and
unsurprisingly with that comes a life span. Just like you service your
bicycle there are things you can do to prolong your use and enjoyment of
the battery. Please read the following carefully and if you need anything
explained please do not hesitate to contact us.
Avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the
battery. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better for
lithium-ion than one deep one. Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion
does not cause harm because there is no memory. (In this respect, lithium-
ion differs from nickel-based batteries.) Short battery life in a laptop is
mainly cause by heat rather than charge / discharge patterns.
Although there is no memory effect a full discharge once every 6 months
can help to calibrate the battery gauge and ensure an accurate reading.
Keep the lithium-ion battery cool. Avoid leaving in the boot of a hot car for
example. For prolonged storage, keep the battery at a 40% charge level.
Avoid purchasing old batteries. The chemistry works best when it is fresh.