Charge your bicycle battery on our campuses in Umeå
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Do you have an electric bike, electric scooter or similar that is charged with a lithium-ion battery? During the autumn, the University has installed charging stations on Campus Umeå and the Arts Campus.
Lithium-ion batteries for your electric bike or similar, may not be charged anywhere on the University premises. This is because there is an increased fire risk if this type of battery is handled incorrectly, and because there have been changes to .
The university has now set up charging cabinets for lithium-ion batteries on both the Umeå campus and the Arts campus. The cabinets are listed on Mazemap.
Questions about charging electric bike batteries
How do I access a charging cabinet?
You use your UMU card to unlock and lock a cabinet.
Can lithium-ion batteries intended for private transport be charged indoors on Umeå University premises?
No. Charging may only take place in designated outdoor areas using designated charging devices.
Can I use the charging cabinet for my battery even if I don't need to charge it?
Yes, you can lock your battery in the charging locker without charging it.
The instructions state that batteries must not be charged in extreme cold or heat. Are the charging lockers safe to use?
Yes, our charging lockers are heated.
Can I leave my electric bike outdoors with the battery in it, if I don't need to charge the battery?
Yes, it is okay to leave the battery in the bike outdoors as long as you are not charging it.
What should I do if a battery becomes abnormally hot?
If possible, interrupt charging by turning off or disconnecting the power source if the battery is charging. Move the object outdoors if possible.
Remember to never do anything with a battery if you are in any doubt about your own safety and never put yourself in danger. The fire can be explosive, resulting in heavy smoke and toxic fumes.
What should I do if a battery catches fire?
If a battery catches fire, it is important to act quickly. Rescue, warn and alert people that there is a fire.
Remember to never do anything with a battery if you are in any doubt about your own safety and never put yourself in danger. The fire can be explosive, resulting in heavy smoke and toxic fumes.
