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1. Depth of discharge - The amount of energy you have
removed from your batteries when driving your Scooter.
2. Battery age - This is due to the changes in their
internal electrical resistance. Note very old batteries
may take longer to fully recharge.
In most safe domestic environments, i.e. your house,
garage or shed. Do not expose to rain or spray - for
indoor use only. Later on in this information, there is
reference to the way temperature variations can affect
the performance of your vehicle. When charging your
batteries where reasonably practicable, ensure that the
battery Charger is close to the vehicle being charged so
that the temperature of the battery charger and
batteries are almost compatible. For example, a vehicle
may be outside whilst the battery charger is inside. It is
possible in this situation that the battery Charger will
sense the inside temperature, whereas the batteries on
the vehicle will be at the outside temperature, resulting
in an undercharged situation. This situation must be
avoided.
Many factors come into play when deciding how often to
charge your batteries. You may use your vehicle all day
on a daily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a time.
Other factors such as driver and baggage weight, smooth
or rough terrain, flat areas or inclines and speed must all
be considered.
With these variables you should concern yourself with
two questions: HOW OFTEN should I charge and for
HOW LONG? The Charger is designed so that it is
impossible to overcharge your batteries. If you follow
the guidelines below, your batteries will provide safe and
reliable operation.
1. If you use your vehicle during the day. put it on charge
as soon as you have finished using it. The Charger is
fully automatic so it will not overcharge your batteries.
Your vehicle will be ready each morning to give you
several hours use. It is recommended that you charge
your batteries after daily use until the green 'Charge
Complete' light illuminates.
2. If you use your vehicle infrequently (once a week or
less) you should charge it at least once per week
until the green light illuminates. Remember: Keep
your batteries fully charged and avoid deeply
discharging them.
3. Storing batteries : Batteries should always be stored
fully charged. Check once a month and recharge fully
if needed. Sealed batteries can hold their charge for
approx. 6 months. If they are left connected on the
Scooter, remember key switches, meters and electronic
circuits can drain the batteries rapidly. It is advisable
to disconnect the batteries for prolonged storage.
Store in a warm, dry room.
Where can I re-charge my batteries?
How often must I re-charge my batteries?
How can I ensure maximum battery life?
Where can I re-charge my batteries?
How often must I re-charge my batteries?
How can I ensure maximum battery life?
Charger connected
when the Charge Complete' (green) light is illuminated
in the 'Top-Up' maintance mode.
2. Plan your trip in advance to avoid inclines, kerbs and
soft surfaces.
3. Limit your baggage weight to essential items.
4. Try to maintain an even speed to avoid stop and start
driving.
5. Ensure recommended routine servicing of the
vehicle's components, i.e. motors, brakes, electrical
connections etc., is carried out as instructed in this
Users Instruction Manual.
When working or disposing of your batteries
1. Do not allow metal objects to short out the terminals,
your battery could explode causing you injury.
2. Do not allow your batteries to freeze. If frozen allow
them to naturally thaw out before charging, failure to
observe this warning may damage the batteries.
3. If you need to replace your batteries, contact your
Agent. Only batteries supplied as original
equipment on your machine will give you the best
performance. When charging batteries make certain
the positive and negative terminals are correctly
assembled. Failure to observe this warning may cause
an explosion, short circuit or fire.
4. Always handle batteries carefully, they are heavy.
Wear protective gloves and glasses when handling.
5. Dispose of worn out batteries carefully, contact your
local waste disposal authorit
Rarely do we have an ideal driving situation such as a
smooth, flat, hard terrain with no wind or curves and
warm temperatures. More often, we are presented with
hills, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, wind,
cold and heavy loads. All of these factors will affect the
distance or running time per battery charge.
Here are a few suggestions for obtaining the maximum
range per charge:
1. Always charge your batteries fully prior to your trip.
It is a good idea to keep your
Days
How can I get the maximum operating time per charge?
Warning:
How can I get the maximum operating time per charge?
Warning:
Days
now being recharged away from your Scooter.
Batteries are the fuel tank for your Scooter. They provide the
vital energy to power your vehicle. When you ride your
Scooter, the drive motor consumes the energy stored in the
batteries. The battery's energy is gradually reduced over the
period of driving time and will need to be replaced before
you can use your Scooter again. Similar to the situation with
a motor car, in that you need to replenish the petrol as it is
used up as energy, likewise with your Scooter, you need to
replace the used battery energy by re-charging the discharged
battery cells.
Your battery Charger is an intelligent automatic charging
instrument. Your Charger's robust framework contains a
number of quality components; namely a transformer,
rectifier and complex control circuitry.
The Charger receives the 230 volts domestic electricity
supply via a standard 3-pin wall plug and reduces this voltage
down to 24volts via a transformer. At the same time it
rectifies the A.C., alternating domestic current into D.C.,
direct current. This matches exactly, the voltage characteristics
stored by your Scooter's batteries. Your Charger automatically
controls the re-charge cycle from the moment that you switch
it on to the moment the green Charge Complete' light on the
face of your Charger illuminates.
When your battery's voltage is very low, the Charger will work
extremely hard to replenish the spent energy.
This is called the 'Bulk Charging' stage. As the battery voltage
approaches 90% of the full charge capacity, the Charger
reduces its output for the final stage of the re-charge cycle.
The time taken from switch-on to the end of the bulk charging
will vary, depending on the amount that the batteries have
been used, or in time their age. At this point a timer is
automatically started, to regulate the final stage of the
charging cycle, this set time ensures maximum capacity and
battery life.The length of time to re-charge your batteries will
vary from 4 up to 6 hours. This variation in time is due to
the following
factors:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why do my batteries require recharging?
How does my Charger work?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why do my batteries require recharging?
How does my Charger work?
Simply put, a fully charged battery is a happy battery! A
fully charged battery will provide reliable performance
and extended battery life, so keep your batteries fully
charged whenever possible.
Handling your batteries Extra care must be taken when
handling batteries, if you decide to dismantle your
vehicle for transportation etc. Dropped batteries, even
from a very small height, can lead to damage of
the internal components, causing premature cell failure.
Your batteries are sealed and do not require
maintenance. Do not force open the valves in the battery
top.
Used batteries must not be disposed of by means
of a domestic refuse disposal unit (dustbin) etc. Please
Contact your Dealer to dispose of used batteries. Please
note, he may charge for this service.
The batteries fitted to your vehicle are guaranteed
against a manufacturing or material defect for 12 months.
Any battery faults due to a defect in manufacture or materials
will be obvious within a few weeks of use. Your batteries are
not guaranteed to perform to full capacity for 6 months. This
will, of course be dependent on the actual use of the vehicle
and how often the batteries are cycled i.e. discharged and
charged. Gradual deterioration in performance and reduction
in range is normal and associated with fair wear-and-tear,
misuse or accidental damage. Under these circumstances,
the warranty will not apply. It is a fact that some users due to
their hectic lifestyle, weight or operating conditions, may
wear their batteries out during the original battery
manufacturer's guarantee period due to extensive use of their
Scooter. This is termed 'Cycle Life'. Batteries have a defined
number of discharge cycles they can make i.e. the more
times you use your Scooter the more cycles your battery will
make- the shorter their life span.If you take time to run-
in your batteries properly, it will be worth it. Remember:
how long your batteries will provide service is quite often a
reflection of the care they receive. This is how to run-in your
new batteries:
1. Fully recharge any new batteries prior to your initial
use.This will bring your battery up to about 88%
performance.
2. Ride your vehicle around the house or garden. Do
notventure too far away until you become accustomed
to the controls and feel of the vehicle. This will gently
run-in your batteries.
3. Give your batteries another full charge and run the
vehicle again. The batteries will now perform to over
90% of their full potential.
4. After ten to fifteen charging cycles, the batteries will
top off at 100% charge and last for an extended period
due to your patience and care in the first few days of
operation.
Disposal
caution:
BATTERY WARRANTIES
Disposal
caution:
BATTERY WARRANTIES
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