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Mainly, the charger is the most routine bike maintenance and you just plug it in and can forget about it.
;When to Charge
: Per Zero's recommendation, the battery state of charge is ideally kept between 30% and 70%.
* Always plug in when the SoC is below 30%.
* Leave it plugged in to reach 100% and improve cel balance if you are planning to ride the bike in the next few days.
* You can unplug the bike when it reaches 70% if the bike will not be ridden sooner than a few days, or if your next ride will not require more charge.
*: This keeps the battery in a healthier state and improves battery lifetime beyond the warranty.
; What to Watch For
: When plugging in, expect:
* The contactor to close with a click or remain closed.
* The dash charging indicator to begin blinking green.
* After a few seconds, (2014+ models) the charge time indicator should display a number of hours and minutes until fully charged.
*: This indicator helps predict when a desired SoC can be anticipated, with a little math.
; Trouble Indications
* Spark at the plug when connecting.
* Heat from the plug.
* No charging dash indicator.
* Circuit breaker trips.
; Reliability Tips
: There is a growing consensus that the Calex charger's limited cooling capacity can lead to damage over time if it's operated repeatedly at the high end of its rated band.
: To minimize risk of a charger fault or component burnout, avoid operating it while the battery is hot and still cooling, and address any heating or sparking at the plug.
: Check the [[Common_Problems#Charging|Common Charging Problems]] section regarding the plug and cord.
: Basic suggestions:
:* After an intense ride in the heat with the battery temperature high, wait for a couple of hours until the temperature is lower.
:* Keep the inlet covered when not in use.
:* Use contact cleaner on the inlet periodically (once per month) or whenever the charging cord plug warms up significantly during charging.
:* Minimize strain and load on the charging cord.
:* Unplug the cord and cover the inlet when not in use.
;[[Common_Problems#GFCI_Faults|GFCI]]
: Ground fault circuit isolation (GFCI or GFI) enabled outlets often trip when using the Zero onboard charger, relating to how AC phases are wired to a single or multiple outlets.
: If this happens regularly, it is reasonable to break off the grounding pin from your charging cord, or, better yet, get a [https://www.google.com/?ion=1&espv=2#q=three+prong+to+two+prong+adapter&tbm=shop cheater (three prong to two prong) "cheater" plug].
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[[Category:Maintenance]]
Mainly, the charger is the most routine bike maintenance and you just plug it in and can forget about it.
;When to Charge
: Per Zero's recommendation, the battery state of charge is ideally kept between 30% and 70%.
* Always plug in when the SoC is below 30%.
* Leave it plugged in to reach 100% and improve cel balance if you are planning to ride the bike in the next few days.
* You can unplug the bike when it reaches 70% if the bike will not be ridden sooner than a few days, or if your next ride will not require more charge.
*: This keeps the battery in a healthier state and improves battery lifetime beyond the warranty.
; What to Watch For
: When plugging in, expect:
* The contactor to close with a click or remain closed.
* The dash charging indicator to begin blinking green.
* After a few seconds, (2014+ models) the charge time indicator should display a number of hours and minutes until fully charged.
*: This indicator helps predict when a desired SoC can be anticipated, with a little math.
; Trouble Indications
* Spark at the plug when connecting.
* Heat from the plug.
* No charging dash indicator.
* Circuit breaker trips.
; Reliability Tips
: There is a growing consensus that the Calex charger's limited cooling capacity can lead to damage over time if it's operated repeatedly at the high end of its rated band.
: To minimize risk of a charger fault or component burnout, avoid operating it while the battery is hot and still cooling, and address any heating or sparking at the plug.
: Check the [[Common_Problems#Charging|Common Charging Problems]] section regarding the plug and cord.
: Basic suggestions:
:* After an intense ride in the heat with the battery temperature high, wait for a couple of hours until the temperature is lower.
:* Keep the inlet covered when not in use.
:* Use contact cleaner on the inlet periodically (once per month) or whenever the charging cord plug warms up significantly during charging.
:* Minimize strain and load on the charging cord.
:* Unplug the cord and cover the inlet when not in use.
;[[Common_Problems#GFCI_Faults|GFCI]]
: Ground fault circuit isolation (GFCI or GFI) enabled outlets often trip when using the Zero onboard charger, relating to how AC phases are wired to a single or multiple outlets.
: If this happens regularly, it is reasonable to break off the grounding pin from your charging cord, or, better yet, get a [https://www.google.com/?ion=1&espv=2#q=three+prong+to+two+prong+adapter&tbm=shop cheater (three prong to two prong) "cheater" plug].
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