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Charging Your Battery
Included with your new Pedego is a lithium ion battery, along with a charger, which plugs into a standard household electric outlet.
A lithium ion battery requires specially designed chargers. You should NEVER charge your battery with a substitute charger that is not designed for this use. Use of an unsuitable charger to charge a lithium ion battery could result in over-heating, fire or even explosion. If you need a new charger then please visit the following article: Where Can I Acquire a Replacement Part for My Pedego Electric Bike?
Recharging the Battery
The Pedego battery may be charged while on the bike or removed and charged at a location away from the Pedego. The battery is easily removed by turning the key lock to the open/unlock position, grasping the underside of the battery, and sliding the battery out of the downtube by using the bottom side as a hinge.
To charge the battery, plug the charger into an AC outlet. The LED indication light should be green showing the charger is working normally. Then plug the charger into the charging port located on the bottom or side of the battery by sliding open the charger cover.
Inserting & Powering On Your Battery
Please Select Your Bike Model: Avenue | Boomerang | Cargo | City Commuter | Comfort Cruiser | Element & Element Platinum | Fat Tire Trike | Interceptor & Interceptor Platinum | Latch | Moto | Ridge Rider | Stretch | Tandem | Trike
1. Bike Models:
- Boomerang & Boomerang Platinum
- City Commuter, City Commuter Lite, City Commuter Mid-Drive & City Commuter Platinum
- Comfort Cruiser
- Fat Tire Trike
- Interceptor & Interceptor Platinum
- Tandem
To be able to use the electric motor, the battery must be mounted by sliding the fully charged battery forward into the battery holder.
The battery automatically locks into the bike when fully inserted in the battery holder. The locking mechanism is spring loaded and unlocks when the key is turned to the open position, allowing the battery to slide out. The battery must be locked when riding or it may fall out. The key does not have to be in to operate the bike.
The on/off switch is located on the bottom of battery. After fully inserting the battery into place, turn the battery on by flipping the switch to the “|” position. Be sure to turn off the power when the Pedego is not in use or is recharging by clicking the battery switch to the off “O” position.
2. Bike Models:
- Ridge Rider
- Trail Tracker & Trail Tracker Gorilla
To be able to use the electric motor, the battery must be mounted by placing the bottom of the fully charged battery into the down tube, then sliding the rest of the battery (using the base as a hinge) into the down tube.
The battery automatically locks into the bike when fully inserted in the battery holder. The locking mechanism is spring loaded and unlocks when the key is turned to the open position, allowing the battery to slide out. The battery must be locked when riding or it may fall out. The key does not have to be in to operate the bike.
The on/off button is located on the top of the battery. After fully inserting the battery into place, turn the battery on by pushing down the silver power button (it will light up green when powered on). Be sure to turn off the power when the Pedego is not in use by holding the same button for 3 seconds (the green light will turn off.)
Your Pedego Ridge Rider or Trail Tracker battery has a deep sleep function integrated into the battery management system or BMS.
If your battery is in deep sleep, to wake push the power down and hold for 10 seconds, the button will flash green, wait 5 seconds and push the button down again to power on. When battery is not in deep sleep a single immediate push will turn the battery on. To turn the battery off push down the power button for 3 seconds.
3. Bike Models:
- Stretch
Lift up the seat by pressing the lever on the rear of the saddle to create room to insert and remove the battery. Line the grooves on the back of the battery with the battery holder and insert it fully, then turn the key switch to the “LOCKED” position to secure the battery in place. The key switch must be in the unlock position to slide the battery in and out.
The on/off switch is located on the side of battery. After fully inserting the battery into place, turn the battery on by flipping the switch to the “|” position. Be sure to turn off the power when the Pedego is not in use or is recharging by clicking the battery switch to the off “O” position.
4. Bike Models:
- Latch
To be able to use the electric motor, the battery must be mounted by sliding the fully charged battery forward into the battery holder.
The battery automatically locks into the bike when fully inserted in the battery holder. The locking mechanism is spring loaded and unlocks when the key is turned to the open position, allowing the
battery to slide out. The battery must be locked when riding or it may fall out. The key does not have to be in to operate the bike.
5. Bike Models:
- Trike
To be able to use the electric motor, the battery must be mounted by placing the bottom of the fully charged battery into the top tube, then sliding the rest of the battery (using the base as a hinge) into the top tube.
The battery must be locked into place when fully inserted in the battery holder. To do so, turn the key clockwise until it stops. Check that the battery is locked in place by lightly pulling up on the handle. The battery must be locked when riding or it may fall out. The key does not have to be in to operate the bike.
Power for the Trike and battery is controlled through the LCD screen located on the left handlebar grip. To power on the Trike, make sure the battery is fully inserted and hold the power button on the LCD. To power down the Trike, hold the power button again.
6. Bike Models:
- Element, Element Platinum
- Avenue
- Cargo
To be able to use the electric motor, the battery must be mounted securely into the bike. With the key in the horizontal position, or about 45 degrees counterclockwise from the locked position, insert the top of the fully charged battery into the downtube, then push the bottom of the battery up until it latches securely in the bike. Turn the key clockwise 45 degrees until it stops and remove the key to lock the battery in place.
Power for the bike and battery is controlled through the LCD screen located on the left side of the handlebar. To power on the bike, make sure the battery is fully inserted and locked, then press the power button on the LCD. To power down the bike, press and hold the power button for 2 seconds.
To remove the battery, insert the key and turn it counterclockwise until the bottom of the battery drops slightly. There is a secondary release lever located beneath the battery near the key; while holding the top of the battery with one hand, push or pull the secondary release lever while holding the bottom of the battery with the other hand, and carefully remove the battery from the bike. For the Avenue, push the secondary release lever towards the rear of the bike to remove the battery.
7. Bike Models:
- Moto
Power On/Off the Battery
Press and hold the power button for 1 second to power on/off the battery. Make sure the battery is powered off before installing or removing it from the bicycle.
Installing the Battery
Make sure the battery is powered off. From the drive side of the bike, place the bottom of the battery on the battery mount, then push the top of the battery towards the center of the bike until it locks in place.
Removing the Battery
Make sure the battery is powered off. From the non-drive side of the bike, insert and turn the key clockwise until the battery latch releases. Move the top of the battery towards the drive side of the bike until it clears the frame, then lift the battery up to remove it.
ALL MODELS:
Caring for Your Battery & Charger
The charger will charge a fully depleted battery in 4—5 hours. The indicator light on the charger will be red / orange when battery is charging and will turn green when fully charged.
Avoid subjecting the battery to high temperatures, such as directly under the sun, for prolonged periods of time. Recharge the battery before it becomes completely discharged. Completely discharging will reduce the numbers of recharging cycles during the battery’s life and limit the capacity. Never store the battery in a discharged state. After much use, your battery’s charge-holding capacity will decrease. If you find that your battery does not hold a sufficient charge, you should contact your local dealer to order a
replacement.
If the battery will not be used for an extended period of time, charge it fully and recharge it every 2 months. Store it in a cool, dry place. Your battery is engineered with precision for high capacity and a long, useful life. Do not use it to power other electrical devices. Improper use of the battery will damage the battery and shorten its useful life and may cause fire or an explosion. If you experience unusual sounds or odors coming from the charger or the battery, unplug charger immediately and contact Pedego customer service.
• Recharge battery after every use.
• Do not disassemble or alter the battery or battery charger.
• Do not place the battery near fire or corrosive substances.
• Do not allow any liquids on or inside the battery/charger.
• Do not expose the battery/charger to extreme weather conditions.
• Do not operate the battery/charger if damaged.
• Recharge the battery only with a charger specified by the manufacturer.
• Do not use the battery/charger for any use other than its intended purpose.
• Only use the battery/charger on Pedego approved products.
Battery Sleep Functions
To learn more about battery sleep functions and how to wake your battery from sleep mode please click here.