Levo Sbc-b06 User manual

THIS BRIEF USER MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND STORE IN A SAFE PLACE.

This user manual is speciﬁc to your Levo battery. It contains important safety, performance, and technical information, which you should read before your ﬁrst use and keep for reference. You should

also read the entire Levo manual and the Specialized Bicycle Owner’s Manual (“Owner’s Manual”), because they have additional important general information and instructions which you should follow.

If you do not have a copy of these documents, you can download them at no cost at www.specialized.com, or obtain them from your nearest Authorized Specialized Retailer or Specialized Rider Care.

When reading this manual, you will note various important symbols and warnings, which are explained below:

WARNING! The combination of this symbol and word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. Many of

the Warnings say “you may lose control and fall.” Because any fall can result in serious injury or even death, we do not always repeat the warning of possible injury or

death.

CAUTION: The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or

moderate injury, or is an alert against unsafe practices.

The word CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious damage to the bicycle or the voiding of your

warranty.

INFO: This symbol alerts the reader to information which is particularly important.

TECH TIP: Tech Tips are useful tips and tricks regarding installation and use.

TORQUE: This symbol highlights the correct torque value for a speciﬁc bolt. In order to achieve the speciﬁed torque value, a quality torque wrench must be used.

BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE

Your Levo battery comes partially charged from the factory. However, Specialized recommends fully charging the battery, disconnecting the charger and letting the battery sit overnight, or about

8 hours before using the battery (charging instructions below).

For instructions on how to install and remove the battery, refer to the “CHARGING THE BATTERY OUT OF THE FRAME” section.

WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES

Always adhere to the following instructions when handling or charging the battery or when using the Levo bicycle:

Only use the Levo battery with the Levo bicycle. Do not use the Levo battery with any other bicycle or any other battery with the Levo bicycle, even if it ﬁts.

Always turn the battery off before connecting or disconnecting the wiring harness or charger to or from the battery.

Turn off the battery, unplug the charger from the battery and remove the battery from the Levo bicycle before performing work of any kind, such as installation, maintenance, cleaning, repair

and/or transportation.

Before riding the bicycle, make sure the battery is properly secured in the frame.

When transporting or handling the battery separately from the Levo bicycle, ensure the battery is OFF. Touching the contacts when the battery is ON can result in electric shock and/or injury.

WHEN CHARGING THE BATTERY:

Regularly inspect the battery for damage. Never charge or use a battery that is damaged, or that you suspect to be damaged.

Make sure the charging socket and plug are dry before connecting and charging the battery.

Only use the Specialized charger supplied with the bicycle or other chargers approved by Specialized. Inspect the charger before every use for possible damage to the charger itself, the cable

or the charging plug. Never use a charger which you suspect is damaged or know is broken.

OBSERVE AND OBEY:

Do not modify, open or disassemble the battery or charger. Modiﬁcation or disassembly may result in a short circuit, ﬁre or malfunction.

Do not drop the battery. The battery is very heavy, use caution when handling it. A dropped battery can hit your feet and result in injury.

Do not allow any nails, screws or other small, sharp and/or metallic objects to come in contact with the battery or the battery’s charging socket.

Do not allow the battery to overheat. Protect the battery from excessive sun exposure.

Do not expose the battery to an open ﬁre or radiator heat.

Do not submerge the battery in water.

Do not allow the battery to short-circuit. Keep the battery away from metal objects that can cause a short-circuit.

Do not use a battery that shows any signs of damage to the casing or charging port, or is leaking any ﬂuids. Battery liquid can cause skin irritation and burns. In the event of damage that results in

skin or eye contact with any liquid from the battery, immediately ﬂush with water and seek medical assistance.

WARNING! Failure to follow the instructions in this section may result in damage to electrical components on your bicycle and will void your warranty, but, most

importantly, may result in serious personal injury or death. If your battery or charger exhibits any signs of damage, do not use it and immediately bring it to your Authorized

Specialized Retailer for inspection.

WARRANTY

For the complete warranty provisions, please refer to www.specialized.com.

SPECIALIZED USER MANUAL

LEVO BATTERY, ALL MODELS (SBC-B06, B07, B08)

CHARGING AND USING THE BATTERY

BATTERY

CHARGING

FULLY CHARGED

PROBLEM

CHARGER

Fig.1: Your bicycle is powered by a modern lithium ion (Li-ion) battery. Li-ion batteries offer a large capacity (range) at low weight, and do not suffer from memory effect.

Fig.2: During the charging process, the diode on the charger will glow red. When the battery is fully charged, the diode on the charger will turn green.

Specialized recommends fully charging the battery, disconnecting the charger and letting the battery sit overnight, or about 8 hours before using the battery.

Charge: The battery can be charged whether installed in the bicycle or not. Charge the battery only within the temperature range of 0° C (+32° F) to +50° C (+122° F). For safety reasons, if the

battery is too hot, it will not charge.

Operation: Only operate the battery between the temperature range of -20° C (-4° F) and +70° C (+158° F).

CAUTION: If the red LED ﬂashes during the charging process, a charging error has occurred. In that case, immediately remove the charger from the socket, discontinue

use of the motor support and contact your Authorized Specialized Retailer.

The Battery Management System (BMS) is designed to protect a fully discharged battery from damage for a period of time. However, in order to maintain the best possible

battery performance and lifespan, Specialized recommends regularly recharging the battery to at least ¾full (7 LEDs).

Please note that Li-ion batteries gradually lose capacity depending on age and use. Strongly reduced operating time after charging can be a sign that the battery is reaching

the end of its useful life and has to be replaced. Provided the bicycle has been used properly, approximately 75% of the battery’s original capacity should remain after 300

charging cycles or two years. Replacement batteries can be purchased from your Authorized Specialized Retailer.

PRE-ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE BATTERY

Fig.3: Place the bash guard on the battery and install the two screws (A). Torque the bolts to 45 in-lbf (5.1 Nm).

Fig.3: Install the pin bolt and nut (B). Torque the bolt to 15 in-lbf (1.7 Nm).

Fig.4: Ensure that the rubber double-lobe cam is facing the right direction.

Fig.7: Slide the battery down into the frame anchor.

Fig.6: Rotate the battery up into the down tube, then insert the battery axle. Torque the axle to 88.5 in-lbf (10 Nm).

Fig.5: Plug the wiring harness into the charging socket.

CHARGING THE BATTERY IN THE FRAME

WARNING! Place the charger on a stable, level surface unaffected by heat. You should charge the battery in a dry, well ventilated area and make sure the charger is uncovered

during the charging process. Ensure that the battery and charger are not exposed to any ﬂammable or dangerous substances. Plug the charger’s plug into an outlet (100 -

240V), using the appropriate plug for the country’s standards, then connect the charging plug with the charging socket on the battery. Specialized recommends charging the

battery in an area with a smoke detector.

CHARGING PLUG

CHARGING SOCKET

WIRING HARNESS

CAUTION: ALWAYS

TURN OFF THE BATTERY

BEFORE PLUGGING OR

UNPLUGGING!

Fig.5: Locate the charging socket on the non-drive-side of the battery, near the bottom bracket.

CHARGING THE BATTERY OUT OF THE FRAME

WARNING! Place the charger and the battery on a stable, level surface unaffected by heat. You should charge the battery in a dry, well ventilated area and make sure the battery and

charger are uncovered during the charging process. Ensure that the battery and charger are not exposed to any ﬂammable or dangerous substances. Plug the charger’s plug into

an outlet (100 - 240V), using the appropriate plug for the country’s standards, then connect the charging plug with the charging socket on the battery. Specialized recommends

charging the battery in an area with a smoke detector.

BATTERY

AXLE

Fig.6: Turn off the battery and unplug the wiring harness (ﬁg.5) before removing the battery from the frame!

Fig.6: While holding the battery, unthread the axle using a 6mm Allen key.

Fig.6: Allow the front of the battery to drop out of the frame, pivoting at the base.

Fig.7: Pull the battery up from the anchor at the base, then pull the battery completely from the frame.

CHARGE LEVEL DISPLAY

The charge level of the battery is permanently displayed during your ride. The number of LEDs glowing will indicate the remaining battery charge. When the battery charge reaches 20%, the last two

LEDs will glow red (ﬁg.8).

At 10% battery charge remaining, the system will start to reduce the amount of support. At 1%, the system switches off the motor support.

If your bicycle is at a standstill for at least 10 minutes, the BMS will switch the system off. In order to continue riding with support, you have to switch the system on again.

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CLEANING

Always turn the battery off and remove the charger from the battery before cleaning the bicycle. Remove the battery from the bicycle before cleaning the battery.

CAUTION: Never use a high-pressure cleaner when cleaning your Levo bicycle. Instead, use a dry or slightly damp cloth. Please ensure no water comes into contact with

the electrical components while washing. Ask your Authorized Specialized Retailer for additional information about cleaning your bicycle.

STORAGE

CAUTION: If the battery is not being used for an extended period of time, remove the battery from the frame and store it in a dry, well ventilated area and leave it uncovered.

Only store the battery in a cool location, below +35° C (+95° F).

If the battery is stored and not in use for extended periods of time, be sure to charge the battery at least every three months. If the battery is not charged over a period

longer than three months, it can cause damage to the battery.

We do not recommend leaving the battery connected to the charger for extended periods after the battery is charged.

TRANSPORT

Transporting and/or shipping your Levo battery may be subject to certain restrictions and may require special handling, labelling, and/or packaging. Be sure to inform

yourself beforehand of all applicable legal requirements and regulations in your country or state. Your Authorized Specialized Retailer may also have helpful information

available. When carrying the battery outside the frame, Specialized recommends using an approved battery transport box.

CAUTION: Be aware that your Levo bicycle is signiﬁcantly heavier than a bicycle without motor support. Use caution when handling, carrying or lifting your Levo bicycle.

DISPOSAL

LI-

ION

Batteries and chargers must not be disposed of in your household trash! All batteries and chargers must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner, in

accordance with the battery disposal regulations in your country or state. Ask your Authorized Specialized Retailer for information about how to dispose of a battery

or charger and any applicable take-back program.

BATTERY TECHNICAL DATA

DESCRIPTION UNIT SPECIFICATION

OPERATING VOLTAGE VOLT 36

CHARGING TEMPERATURE °C 0 —+50

°F +32 — +122

DISCHARGING TEMPERATURE °C -20 — +70

°F -4 — +158

STORAGE TEMPERATURE °C < +35

°F < +95

DEGREE OF PROTECTION IP67

WEIGHT (WITHOUT ROCKGUARD) KG 2.8

LB 6.2

BATTERY SBC-B06 SBC-B07 SBC-B08

RATED CAPACITY 11.5AH 12.5AH 14AH

ENERGY 420WH 460WH 504WH

CHARGER SBC-C04

CHARGE TIME 3:15H 3:30H 3:50H

The range of the battery can vary considerably depending on the model/capacity of the battery and riding conditions, such as the gradient of your route and the support mode. Refer to the Levo

manual for additional information about battery range and tips on maximizing range.