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22 CUSTOMER MANUAL FRONT HUB MOTOR SYSTEM7 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRSKeep the all components of the electrical systemclean. Clean gently with a damp, soft cloth. Thecomponents must not be immersed in water orcleaned with a water jet or steam jet. If thecomponents are no longer functional, contactyour dealer.7.1 Storing the batteryIf you do not use your Pedelec for an extendedperiod of time, remove the battery, charge it(60-80%) and store it separately in a frost-free,dry room.• Check the charge level every 3 months andrecharge if necessary.• Store your battery at a temperature between-10 °C and 35 °C.• Avoid storing in direct sunlight.• To prevent deep discharge, the battery willgo into sleep mode after a certain time.• do not expose the battery to temperaturesbelow the permissible storage temperatureof -10 °C to 35 °C. Note that temperaturesof around 45 °C are common near heaters,in direct sunlight or in over-heated vehicleinteriors.If you notice the battery becoming hot duringuse, charging or storage, developing a strongodor, changing appearance, or any otherabnormality, do not continue to use the battery.Immediately stop using the battery and have adealer check it before you use it again.7.2 Battery wearThe battery can run for approx. 500 charging.during that time, the battery capacity and rangeof your Pedelec will decrease. You should thenreplace the battery. If the range is still sufficient,you can continue to use it.As the service life increases, the capacity of thebattery slowly decreases. This also reduces therange of your Pedelec with regard to engine sup-port. This does not constitute a defect.The battery life depends on various factors:• The number of charging operations(about 500 charging cycles).• The age of the battery.• The storage conditions.Of course, your battery will deteriorate andcapacity will be lost even if you do not use thebattery. The lifetime of your battery can be influ-enced by the following measures:• Charging your Battery after every ride, evenshort trips. Lithium-ion batteries are notsubject to a memory effect.• Avoiding driving in high gears with highlevels of push-assistance.