Bicycle Care; Basic Maintenance - SWOOP CITY 28 WOMAN Anleitung

BICYCLE CARE

BASIC MAINTENANCE

The following procedures will help you maintain your electric bicycle for
years of enjoyable riding.
• Properly maintain the batteries by keeping them fully charged when not
in use.
• Do not ride your electrical bicycle in the water (damp roads, puddles,
rain, streams, etc.) and never immerse it in water as the electrical
system may be damaged.
• Periodically check the wiring and connectors to ensure there is no
damage and the connectors had good continuity.
• For painted frames, dust the surface and remove any loose dirt with a
dry cloth. To clean, wipe with a damp cloth soaked in a mild detergent
mixture. Dry with a cloth and polish with car or furniture wax. Use soap
and water to clean plastic parts and rubber tires. Chrome plated bikes
should be wiped over with a rust preventative fluid.
• Store your bicycle under shelter. Avoid leaving it in the rain or exposed
to corrosive materials.
• Riding on the beach or in coastal areas exposes your bicycle to salt
which is very corrosive. Wash your bicycle frequently and wipe or spray
all unpainted parts with an anti-rust treatment. Make sure wheel rims
are dry so braking performance is not affected. After rain, dry your
bicycle and apply anti-rust treatment.
• If the hub and bottom bracket bearings of your bicycle have been
submerged in water, they should be taken out and re-greased. This will
prevent accelerated bearing deterioration.
• If paint has become scratched or chipped to the metal, use touch
up paint to prevent rust. Clear nail polish can also be used as a
preventative measure.
• Regularly clean and lubricate all moving parts, tighten components
and make adjustments as required.
• The use of alloy components and BED, SATIN and TITANIUM surface
treatments minimizes the number of places where rust can surface.
STORAGE
Keep your bicycle in a dry location away from the weather and the
sun. Direct sunlight may cause paint to fade or rubber and plastic parts to
crack. Before storing your bicycle for a long period of time, clean and
lubricate all components and wax the frame. Deflate the tires to half
pressure and hang the bicycle off the ground. Don't cover with plastic as
"sweating" will result which may cause rusting. Please notice that your
bicycle warranty does not cover paint damage, rust, corrosion, dry rot or
theft.
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