Maintenance And Service; Maintenance And Cleaning; After-Sales Service And Application Service - Bosch Performance Line BDU250P Manual Original

The eBike drive automatically switches off at speeds in excess
of 25 km/h. When the speed falls below 25 km/h, the drive is
automatically available again.
An exception applies to the push-assistance function, in
which the eBike can be pushed at low speed without pedal-
ling. The pedals may also rotate when the push assistance is
used.
The eBike can also be ridden as a normal bicycle without
assistance at any time, by either switching off the eBike
system or setting the assistance level to "OFF". The same
applies when the battery pack is empty.
Interaction of the eBike System with the Bicycle Gears
The bicycle gears should be used as with a normal bicycle,
even with eBike motor assistance (please observe the operat-
ing instructions of your eBike).
Independent of the type of gearing, it is recommended to
briefly interrupt the pedaling while changing gears. This
makes changing gears easier and reduces the wear of the
drive train.
By selecting the right gear, you can increase the speed and
range with the same pedaling effort.
Gathering First Experience
It is recommended to gather first experience with the eBike
away from roads with heavy traffic.
Test the various assistance levels. Start with the lowest assis-
tance level. As soon as you feel confident, you can ride your
eBike in traffic like any other bike.
Test the operating range of your eBike under different condi-
tions before planning longer and more challenging rides.
Influences on the Operating Range
The range is affected by a number of factors, such as:
– Assistance level
– Speed
– Gear changing behaviour
– Tyre type and tyre pressure
– Age and condition of the battery
– Route profile (gradients) and conditions (road surface)
– Headwind and ambient temperature
– Weight of eBike, driver and luggage.
For this reason, it is not possible to precisely predict the
range before and during a trip. General rules:
– With the same assistance level on the eBike drive: The less
energy you need to exert in order to reach a certain speed
(e.g. by changing gears optimally), the less energy the
eBike drive will consume and the higher the range per
battery charge will be.
– The higher the assistance level under otherwise same con-
ditions, the lower the range.
Bosch eBike Systems
Careful Handling of the eBike
Please observe the operating and storage temperatures of the
eBike components. Protect the drive unit, on-board computer
and battery against extreme temperatures (e.g. from intense
sunlight without adequate ventilation). The components
(especially the battery pack) can become damaged through
extreme temperatures.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

When changing the bulbs, ensure that the bulbs are com-
patible with the Bosch eBike system (ask your bicycle dealer)
and that the specified voltage matches. Bulbs must be re-
placed only with bulbs of the same voltage.
Do not immerse any components, including the drive unit, in
water or clean them with pressurised water.
Have your eBike system checked by an expert at least once a
year (including mechanical parts, up-to-dateness of system
software).
For service or repairs on the eBike, please refer to an author-
ised bicycle dealer.

After-sales Service and Application Service

In case of questions concerning the eBike system and its com-
ponents, please refer to an authorised Bosch eBike dealer.
For contact data of authorised Bosch eBike dealers, please
refer to www.bosch-ebike.com
Disposal
The drive unit, on-board computer including operat-
ing unit, battery pack, speed sensor, accessories and
packaging should be disposed of in an environmental-
ly correct manner.
Do not dispose of eBikes and their components into house-
hold waste!
Only for EC countries:
According to the European Guideline
2012/19/EU, electrical devices/tools that are no
longer usable, and according to the European
Guideline 2006/66/EC, defective or used bat-
tery packs/batteries, must be collected sepa-
rately and disposed of in an environmentally cor-
rect manner.
Subject to change without notice.
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