V2.2
2022 RUNGU Dualie Rugged/XR series
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Note: You can purchase an outlet timer that switches the charger on every week for a period of 10
minutes and keep the charger connected to the battery. In this situation, the charger is only powered
by AC when the outlet timer is on.
Recommended:
BN-LINK 7 Day Heavy Duty Digital Programmable Timer, FD60 U6, 115V,
60Hz, Dual Outlet, Indoor, for Lamp Light Fan Security UL Listed
Prolonging the Life of your Battery
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Best Practices
The Dualie features powerful, lightweight and high-performing batteries. NMC based systems should
expect around 3-5 years of use depending on how you take care of your battery and up to 800 charge
cycles. These batteries do have a shelf life so even if you are not using the pack, the battery will only be
good for so long.
To prolong the life and performance of the pack, it is best to not drain the pack to zero capacity (like
when the battery management system shuts it off). Going from 100% to zero capacity will adversely
affect your life cycles. It is much better, for instance, to go from 100% to 50%. If you only rode your bike
3 miles every day, you are better off charging the battery after each ride instead of waiting until the
battery is dead. Keeping the depth of discharge less than 80% (so from 100% to 20%) will make sure you
get the full life from the battery.
Heat and discharge rate also will adversely affect the life and performance of the battery. If you want
more life from your battery and system, it is best to use a lower power level. The lower the power level,
the less stress (and heat) it puts on the battery cells and battery management system. This equates to a
longer cycle life and better performing battery.