Maintenance And Servicing; Maintenance And Cleaning - Bosch PowerTube 500 Ergänzung Zur Betriebsanleitung

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Tilt the battery out of the upper holder (14) and pull it out of
the lower holder (16).
Operation
Start-up
Use only original Bosch batteries that the manufac-
u
turer has approved for your eBike. Using other batter-
ies can lead to injuries and pose a fire hazard. Bosch ac-
cepts no liability or warranty claims if other batteries are
used.
Switching on/off
Switching on the battery is one way to switch on the eBike
system. Read and follow the instructions in the operating
manuals for the drive unit and on-board computer.
Before switching on the battery, i.e. the eBike system, make
sure that the lock (2) is closed.
To switch on the battery, press the on/off button (7). Do not
use any sharp or pointed objects to press the button. The
LEDs on the indicator (6) will light up, indicating the bat-
tery's state of charge at the same time.
Note: If the battery capacity is less than 5 %, none of the
LEDs on the battery charge indicator (6) will light up.
Whether the eBike system is switched on is only visible on
the on-board computer/control unit.
To switch off the battery, press the on/off button (7) again.
The LEDs on the indicator (6) will go out. This will also
switch the eBike system off.
If no power is drawn from the eBike drive for about
10 minutes (e.g. because the eBike is not moving) and no
button is pressed on the on-board computer or the control
unit of the eBike, the eBike system will switch off automatic-
ally.
The battery is protected against deep discharge, overload-
ing, overheating and short-circuiting by the "Battery Manage-
ment System (BMS)". In the event of danger, a protective
circuit switches the battery off automatically.
Recommendations for optimal handling of the
battery
The service life of the battery can be extended if it is looked
after well and especially if it is stored at the correct temper-
ature.
As it ages, however, the capacity of the battery will diminish,
even with good care.
A significantly reduced operating time after charging indic-
ates that the battery has deteriorated. The battery should be
replaced.
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If a fault is detected in the
battery, two of the LEDs on
the battery charge indicator
(6) will flash. Contact an au-
thorised bicycle dealer if this
happens.
Recharging the battery before and during storage
When you are not going to use the battery for an extended
period (longer than three months), store it at a state of
charge of around 30 % to 60 % (when two to three of the
LEDs on the battery charge indicator (6) are lit).
Check the state of charge after six months. If only one of the
LEDs on the battery charge indicator (6) is lit, charge the
battery back up to around 30 % to 60 %.
Note: If the battery is stored with no charge for an extended
period of time, it may become damaged despite the low self-
discharge and the battery capacity could be significantly re-
duced.
Leaving the battery permanently connected to the charger is
not recommended.
Storage conditions
If possible, store the battery in a dry, well-ventilated place.
Protect it against moisture and water. When the weather
conditions are bad, it is advisable to remove the battery from
the eBike and store it in a closed room until you use it next,
for example.
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
To ensure an optimum service life, store the eBike batteries
at temperatures between 10 °C and 20 °C. Never store them
at temperatures below –10 °C or above 60 °C.
Make sure that the maximum storage temperature is not ex-
ceeded. Do not leave the battery in your car in the summer,
for example, and store it away from direct sunlight.
Leaving the battery on the bicycle for storage is not recom-
mended.
Action in the event of a fault
The Bosch eBike rechargeable battery must not be opened,
including for repairs. There is a risk of the Bosch eBike re-
chargeable battery catching fire, e.g. as a result of a short
circuit. This risk continues to apply on any Bosch eBike re-
chargeable battery ever opened, even at a later point in
time.
In the event of a fault, do not have your Bosch eBike re-
chargeable battery repaired; instead, have it replaced with
an original Bosch eBike rechargeable battery by your spe-
cialist retailer.

Maintenance and servicing

Maintenance and cleaning

The battery must not be submerged in water or
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cleaned using a jet of water.
Keep the battery clean and avoid contact with skincare
products and insect repellant.Clean it carefully with a soft,
damp cloth.
Clean and lightly grease the connector pins occasionally.
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