Mako SLINGSHOT JETBOARD, Operator'S Manual

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MAKO SLINGSHOT OPERATORS GUIDE
2. Slide the adapter, making sure the adapter’s
flanges slide into the slots of the main body
of the wall charger, until it locks in place and is
seated properly.
3. Connect the battery pack to the charger via the
4-pin connector and ensure
the screw cap is
securely tightened. Plug the wall charger into
an electrical outlet and turn on.
4.
The LED indicator located on the top surface of
the charger illustrates the various stages of the
battery charging process :
STANDBY: Charger detects the connected
battery and ensures the battery cells are in a
safe temperature range. When complete the
charging cycle will begin automatically.
PRE-CHARGE: Charger checks cell voltages
and adapts the charging current to the
acceptance level of the battery. This prevents
overheating until such time that cells are able
to accept the full current. This function will
lead to extended or shortened charging times
depending on the state of the used battery.
RAPID-CHARGE: Charger applies a constant
current to the battery and keeps that current
flowing until the predetermined voltage has
been reached. Charging time depends on
level of discharge and capacity of the battery,
typically this stage takes up to 2.5 hours.
TRICKLE-CHARGE: Charger switches to a
constant voltage phase. The transition from
constant current to constant voltage ensures
maximum capacity is reached without risking
damage to the battery. This phase of charging
takes up to 45 minutes.
READY: Once the charge current and voltage
reach predetermined values, the charge cycle is
complete. If the charger is left connected to the
battery, a periodic top-up charge is applied to
counteract battery self-discharge.
ERROR: Possible sources of battery error may
include temperature out of nominal range,
a highly unbalanced pack, or one cell in the
pack has low voltage. In the case of a battery
error, please remove the battery pack from the
charger and inspect it carefully for damage.
BATTERY SAFETY
FAILURE TO EXERCISE CAUTION AND
COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS
COULD RESULT IN PRODUCT MALFUNCTION,
ELECTRICAL ISSUES, EXCESSIVE HEAT, FIRE AND
ULTIMATELY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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Never leave the charger and battery unattended
during charging process. Do not leave battery
charging for longer than 8 hours maximum.
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Always disconnect the battery after charging
and remove charger from electrical outlet.
Let the charger cool between charges. When
disconnecting the battery charger, pull by the
plug not by the cord, to avoid damage.
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Never attempt to dismantle the charger or use
a damaged charger. Never charge a battery if
the cable has been pinched or shorted.
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Never allow batteries or battery packs to come
into contact with moisture at any time. Never
attempt to charge damaged or wet battery
packs.
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Always charge in a well-ventilated area. Never
charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places
or place in direct sunlight.
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Always end the charging process if the battery
becomes hot to the touch or starts to change
form during the charge process.
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Do not drop the battery packs. This can cause
internal cell damage and render it useless.
In these circumstances the battery is not
viable for repair and should be disposed of
responsibly.