ForU 3S, Operating Manual

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Issued: 08.01.2008
11.2.1 What are batteries for cyclic use?
Batteries for cyclic use are designed, in
contrast to starter batteries as used in cars,
so that they deliver continuous energy over a
longer period of time and allow a considerable
number of charging phases.
11.2.2 When do the batteries achieve their maximum performance?
Fixed cycle batteries achieve a maximum performance after four
or five charging and discharging cycles. Only at this point is their
internal chemical equilibrium achieved so that they can produce
maximum performance and service life.
The batteries
The entire power supply is taken over by
two 12 V batteries. These are located in a
removable battery case beneath the seat.
The batteries used in the FOR U are known
as batteries for cyclic use. Only enclosed
maintenance-free deep cycle batteries are
used.
The battery case is fitted with its own
charging socket. This means that it is
possible to charge the batteries when
separated from the FOR U (Chapter 10.2.2).
11.2
Since no charging current is flowing when the batteries are full,
the batteries cannot be overloaded.
more charging current
decreased charging current
no charging current
Batteries mostly discharged =
Batteries half discharged =
Batteries completely charged =
11.0 Things to
The battery charger - functioning principle
The battery charger regulates the voltage
(Volt) and the current (Ampere) from your
mains connection down to the voltage
required for charging your batteries (24 Volt).
The amount of charging current required is
dependent on the charging state of the
discharged batteries.
11.1
know Things
FOR U 3S / 4S