GARIA 2012 Monaco, User Manual

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BATTERIES
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3.2 GENERAL INFORMATION
This Garia is equipped with six 8 Volt lead acid batteries providing power for the ve-
hicle’s operation. To ensure the best operation, always make sure that the vehicle is
maintained according to specified maintenance intervals. The batteries used in this ve-
hicle are Trojan® T-875 T2 Wet Lead Acid Cell Batteries. The batteries are made of 65%
water and 35% acid with an electrolyte plate inside the battery.
3.3 CHARGING OF BATTERIES
Always follow the safety precautions mentioned below to avoid personal injury or death
or property damage when maintaining or storing batteries:
• Always follow procedures that are in accordance with applicable laws and regula-
tions when charging and using charging facilities.
• Periodically inspect the facilities and the procedures used when charging and stor-
ing batteries to ensure that the correct safety conditions are in place.
• The vehicle shall only be charged using a vehicle-specific Garia charging cable. The
cable complies with the provisions of UL standards 2202.
Only charge batteries with the integrated Delta-Q on-board charger. This charger is
equipped with algorythms that allow the most optimal charging session at any state
of charge. It is carefully designed for the vehicle’s batteries. Do not attempt to charge
batteries in any other ways than by using the integrated on-board charger. By using
other chargers, the risk of over- and undercharging occurs, which can shorten the ca-
pacity of the batteries and potentially destroy them. The integrated on-board charger
is programmed to maximize battery performance.
The optimal charging time depends on a range of different factors. It is expected that
the battery can charge from a 30% state to a fully charged state in approximately 7
hours. This is, however, dependent on the weather conditions, the state of charge and
the general condition of the batteries.
When charging batteries, please be aware of the following:
• Batteries should be fully charged after each use, if not this will damage the batter-
ies over time.
• Lead acid batteries do not have a memory effect and therefore do not need to be
fully discharged before recharging.
• Charge only in well-ventilated areas.
• The batteries will gas (bubble) towards the end of charge to ensure the electrolyte
is properly mixed.
• Never charge a frozen battery.
• Avoid charging at temperatures above 120°F (49°C).
• Only apply distilled water after charging.