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6. BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE
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Charging Hours
The charging duration is about 6 hours. To ensure optimum performance a 10-hour
charge is recommended. But we do not recommend a charging more than 24
consecutive hours.
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Batteries (Inside the Pack)
1. The PHOENIX HD 3/PHOENIX HD 4 is powered by two sealed lead-acid deep-cycle
batteries.
2. The batteries supplied with the scooter are 12 V 20ah batteries.
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Warning
1.
Keep away from flammable objects while charging as it may lead to fire or explosion
of battery.
2.
Do not smoke while charging as the battery may release hydrogen gas. Always charge
your battery in a well-ventilated space.
3.
Never connect or disconnect the plug or cord with wet hands while charging. Do not
connect or disconnect the plug or cord when they are wet, it may lead to electric
shock.
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Attention - Please follow the rules below to avoid accidents while charging.
1.
Please use the WU’S charger only, and recharge the battery to its full capacity
every time. You may damage the battery and scooter if you use a charger, which is
not to the correct specification.
2.
Please charge in a well-ventilated space where it is not directly exposed to the
sunlight. Do not charge in surroundings where it is humid or under rainfall and
morning dews.
3.
Do not charge in temperatures less than -10°C or higher than +50°C as the charger
may not work well and the batteries may become damaged.
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BATTERY
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Do not expose the battery to temperatures below 10 C or above 50 C when
charging or storing the vehicle. Under the above temperature range can cause the
battery either to freeze or over heat. This will damage the batteries and shorten their
life.
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These batteries are maintenance free and there is no need to refill with water.
You are required to recharge the batteries on a regular basis. Even if the scooter is
stood idle, you should charge the batteries at least once a week.