User manual IES ELECTRIC BICYCLE CENTAUR

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL IES Centaur Electric Bicycle Copyright 2004 by IES I E S International Ecological Systems, Ltd. Secaucus, NJ 07094 1-866-742-6274 info@cycleies. com www. cycleies. com OWNER'S MANUAL ­ IES CENTAUR IMPORTANT!!Congratulations on selecting the IES Centaur. In order to use and enjoy your bicycle safely and to get the best performance and durability from this product, please read this manual before riding. [. . . ] One cycle is one complete charge and discharge of the battery. 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. This will extend the total life of your battery. 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. The battery does not have to be removed from the bike for recharging. If you choose to remove the battery box from the bicycle frame during recharging, exercise care to avoid damaging the charging cables. Turn the on/off switch to the "off" position. Insert the charger's plug into the battery box charging port. Plug the battery charger into the wall outlet. 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. When the green light appears the battery is sufficiently charged. Do not charge for more than 4 hours (after the initial charge) to avoid overcharging and damaging the battery, especially in hot weather. Charge the bike in a dry and clean place. 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. Avoid any contact with water when recharging your battery. [. . . ] There are also some common sense rules to keep in mind as you are preparing to ride and as you are riding. This is required by law in some states and is an important precaution in all states. Always use a helmet that fits and is approved for such use. HELMETS CAN HELP PREVENT HEAD INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. [. . . ]