10 CUSTOMER MANUAL FRONT HUB MOTOR SYSTEMA special charger provided by BAFANG must beused to charge these batteries.• do not charge the battery for longer thanthe charging time listed in the Specificationtable.• do not bring electrical contacts together.do not destroy or disassemble the batteryyourself. do not store or use the battery inhumid places so as to avoid any danger.• When disposing of battery, ensure yourespect regulations. do not immerse in fireor water.• When in use, the battery should be keptaway from heat sources, high voltage powersupplies and children.• do not drop the battery.• When storing the battery for a long period,make sure it is charged to at least half itscapacity, and charge it again three monthslater. do not wrap it with conductive mate-rial, as to do so will cause damage due todirect contact between the metal and thebattery. Store the battery in a dry place.• Keep the battery out of the reach of chil-dren, and especially ensure they do not biteor swallow the battery.• If the battery appears to be in an unusualcondition, seems dirty or presents a strangeodor, do not use. Faulty batteries should bereturned to the vendor.4.3.2 Notification• The battery should not be left in direct sun-light so as to avoid over-heating, distortion,smoking or weakening its performance andproduct life.• The battery should always be kept awayfrom children. do not allow children toremove the battery from the pedelec or thecharger, or to play with it.• do not allow the battery to leak on skin orclothes.• If touched, rinse off with clean water toavoid skin discomfort.• If the battery is used in any other technicalenvironment, please contact your manu-facturer for details on how to get the bestperformance, as well as information on itsmaximum current and fast charge conditionsand any special applications.• do not microwave or use in any other cook-ing appliance.• distance the battery from cell phones orchargers if it is hot to the touch, leaking orodorous, and dispose of it. Faulty batterieswill cause over-heating, smoking or burning.• do not touch a leaking battery. Leakingelectrolytes can cause skin discomfort. Ifthis battery acid comes into contact withthe eyes, do not rub and immediately rinsewith clean water then go to hospital fortreatment.• Note: If the battery is completely discharged,charge it as soon as possible. Leaving thebattery uncharged for long periods of timewill damage its capacity.