User manual IES ELECTRIC BICYCLE CENTAUR

[. . . ] Always wear your helmet, obey local laws, and exercise caution when riding. If you are not certain that your bike is safe to ride, call the IES Service Department at 1-866-726-6856 for detailed advice and information. Keep the power switched off until you are seated on the bike and ready to ride. Turning the power on when not seated, and then accidentally twisting the hand throttle can result in the bike accelerating or "jumping" and cause damage or injury. [. . . ] Batteries that lay dormant for an extended period of time will lose their ability to accept charge. Please make sure you ride and recharge your bike periodically to prevent this from happening. Charge the batteries every two months, even if the vehicle is not being used. You should recharge the batteries after every use for optimum performance and battery life. You will need to replace your batteries when they no longer hold a sufficient charge. RECHARGING THE BATTERIES It is important that you charge your batteries after every use. Once the charger has indicated that the battery is fully charged, unplug the power source from the bicycle and from the electrical outlet and store in a cool (59° - 86°F or 15° - 30°C), dry (10% - 70% humidity) place. WARNING: Do not leave the battery charger plugged in for long periods of time. If you choose to remove the battery box from the bicycle frame during recharging, exercise care to avoid damaging the charging cables. The first time you charge the battery, you must charge for a minimum of 10 hours, but do not charge for more than 20 hours. After the initial battery charge, your Centaur battery can be completely charged in 4 hours. The charger will take up to 4 hours to recharge the battery completely. Do not charge for more than 4 hours (after the initial charge) to avoid overcharging and damaging the battery, especially in hot weather. The charger will become warm during charging. INTERNATIONAL ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS, LTD. 1-866-742-6274 Page 10 of 17 OWNER'S MANUAL ­ IES CENTAUR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ­ Recharging the battery (continued) PRECAUTIONS WHILE RECHARGING THE BATTERY 1. Using your power source incorrectly or leaving the power source connected to the bicycle and plugged into an AC power source for extended periods of time can result in a fire. Do not use any other charger than the one that came with your Centaur. If a plug or socket should get wet, dry it thoroughly before proceeding. Do not recharge your battery in direct sunlight or in any very hot environment. Be sure to keep pets and small children away from the area where you are recharging. To avoid damage to the integrated charger, never subject it to intense physical shock or constant vibration. Please contact the IES Service Department at 1-866-726-6856 if the charger is not functioning properly. [. . . ] When riding at night or in inclement weather, always use lights that are bright and in good working order. Assume motorists are unable to see you and ride in a very defensive, cautious manner. Ride slower than normal in order to keep full control of your bicycle. It is also difficult for motorists to see you when it is raining or snowing; take care when riding in inclement weather. [. . . ]