Battery Handling Guide

Batteries must be handled carefully to avoid any short circuiting which can lead to over heating and explosions and can pose a serious health and safety risk. Each battery is 72V 32Ah using lithium ion NMC cells. In order to mitigate these risks please be aware of the points below and handle the battery with care.

Handling & Maintenance

1. Weight: Each Kofa battery weighs around 16kg, hence please handle with care
2. Carrying: Never drop the battery when placing it down or connecting it. Always carry the battery firmly with two hands when walking. Support its base to prevent dropping it.
3. Handling by Children: Children below the age of 13 should never carry the battery.
4. Clean Connector: Keep the connector of the battery clean and free from foreign objects
5. Short Circuiting: Do not use metal objects to contact or short circuit the plug of the battery
6. Cooling: Do not attempt to cool down the batteries
7. Shaking: Do not knock or shake the batteries
8. Appearance: Do not change the appearance and structure of the Kofa batteries, including but not limited to pasting stickers, painting or laser engraving
9. Disassembly: Do not attempt to dismantle or disassemble the battery
10. Cleaning: Do not to use any solvents or chemicals on the Kofa batteries or expose it to water

Usage

1. Approved Usage: Do not use the Kofa batteries for any purposes or by any methods not approved by Kofa
2. Abnormalities: If there are any abnormalities such as leakage, damage or deformation of the Kofa battery in any instance, please immediately stop using it and contact Kofa.

Transportation

1. Avoid public transport: Do not transport the battery in a bus or shared transport
   
2. In your car: Place the battery securely next to you for quick access in case of emergencies
3. Use proper motorbike carriers: If using a motorbike, place the battery in a secure carrier box made of strong, heavy plastic

Storing

1. Orientation: Store the battery in an upright manner, with the handle facing upwards.
   
2. Handle Blockage: Do not store or stack anything in the space under the Kofa battery handle
3. High Temperature & Direct Sunlight: Do not keep or store the Kofa batteries in a hot place or expose the batteries to direct sunlight for more than 30 minutes
4. Environment: Do not put the batteries into fire, into heat or into water
5. Indoor Parking: Do not park your motorcycle indoors. If you must do so, remove the Kofa batteries and store them outdoors in a protected area
6. Non-Usage for Long Periods: If your motorcycle will not be in use for a long time, remove the batteries and store in a clean, dry protected area
7. Return to Kofa: Batteries that will not be in use for over 48 Hours must be returned to Kofa for storage
8. Disposal: Do not discard the Kofa battery. Batteries can only be disposed of, disassembled or recycled by Kofa

In the Event of a Fire

1. Call 192 for the fire service, then contact Kofa Support at 0200 100 120.
   
2. If a fire extinguisher is available, use it to slow down the combustion ONLY if there are no visible flames
3. Prioritize personal and human safety. Keep a safe distance.
4. If possible move the battery to a safe location by using an object to push it.  Do not directly touch the batteries with your hands.
5. Where possible, safely clear the area of any other batteries or flammable objects
6. Do not physically touch the battery unless you are sure that the fire has been extinguished
7. Do not keep or transport faulty or burnt batteries alongside other batteries