FAL Li 1 User manual

Falco Battery Care
Document (Li 1 & 3)
Lithium Ion Battery Care (Revised June 15, 2017)
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Li 1 Battery
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Li 1 Battery
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Li 3 Battery
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Li 3 Battery
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Know the Dangers!
Wherever this symbol appears, you have a chance of injury or
damage to humans and/or property. Please be careful. Follow the
directions precisely.
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Operating Instructions
▪Charge the battery pack before use;
▪Place the battery pack properly and safely in its holder and lock it before riding;
▪Switch on the power of the battery pack. The indicator light will turn on;
▪Switch off the battery power when the bike or trike is not in use;
▪Use the battery pack at the temperature range of -20 to 50° C;
▪Avoid exposing the pack to Sun and rain for a prolonged period of time;
▪Store the battery pack in cool, dry and ventilated place with temperature between
20 to 40°C.
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Charging
▪Max charge current is 2.2A;
▪Do not use chargers rated above this rating;
▪Use only the specified adaptor to charge the battery. It is prohibited to use
adaptor not certified by Falco for charging.
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Charge Currents
▪Standard discharge current is 20A;
▪Maximum continuous discharge current is 35A;
▪That means you can draw a power in the range of 720 to 1260W.
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Protections
▪Overcharge Protection is activated at 43.5V.
▪2nd-Level Overcharge Protection is activated at 45V;
▪Over Discharge Protection is activated at 26V;
▪Over Current Protection is activated at 45A;
▪Short Circuit Current Protection is provided between Out+ /Out- terminals;
▪Temperature Protection is activated at 50°C where charging & discharging are
disabled;
▪With a temperature at 50°C, charging is disabled;
▪Cell Balancing is activated at 41.8V
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Safety Precautions
▪Improper handling of Lithium Ion Batteries may result in injury or damage or death
from electrolyte leakage, heating ignition or explosion.
▪To ensure safety, consult with Falco regarding the charge and discharge
specifications, equipment structure, warning labels and other important details
when designing equipment to use Falco rechargeable lithium ion batteries.
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Safety Precautions
▪Never charge the battery above 42V;
▪Never reverse charge the battery;
▪Never heat or incinerate the battery;
▪Never pierce, crush or cause mechanical damage to the battery;
▪Never charge a battery at a high temperature or near a fire.
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Safety Precautions
▪Never short circuit the battery;
▪Never discharge the battery below 30V;
▪Never allow the battery to get wet or be immersed in water;
▪For long periods of storage, temperature should be below 45 °C.
▪After long periods of storage, battery may require some cycling to recover
capacity.
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Safety Precautions (Extended Storage)
▪For extended storage of the battery pack, Charge the battery with 30% - 50%
capacity (with 2-3 LEDs on);
▪Repeat the same procedure every 4 months;
▪Totally discharged battery should be recharged immediately.
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Safety Precautions (Lowering Battery Current)
▪Avoid over-loading the electric bike or trike for over 75 kg;
▪Avoid starting the bicycle or trike from its motionless state by using electric power
alone;
▪When climbing uphill, human assist should be applied;
▪Avoid extended climbing slope of over 15° slope;
▪If riding on poor or gravel road surface, human pedaling is recommended.
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Safety Precautions
▪If the battery is found overheating, leaking, deforming, giving out odd smell and
smoke, stop using the battery pack immediately. Put it in open area and away
from people;
▪The battery pack is designed for use with a designated electric bicycle or trike. Do
not use the battery pack on other applications;
▪Do not place the battery pack over the radiator or any heated objects, particularly
microwave ovens or high pressure containers. The heat from these appliances
may damage the battery pack. Keep the battery pack away from reach by
children.
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Safety Precautions
▪If the battery pack or adaptor is found defective, please return for repair
immediately. Please do not attempt to open the casing of the battery pack or the
adaptor;
▪Do not use gasoline and other chemical solvents to cleanse the casing of the
battery pack and the adaptor. Use soft cloth to wipe clean any water or dirt on the
surface of the battery pack and the adaptor;
▪Do not place the battery pack in a humid environment or immerse in water;
▪Do not short-circuit the charging terminal and discharging terminal of the pack.
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