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PaceSaver
®
"Onboard Battery Charger"
Scooters equipped with the
PaceSaver Onboard battery charger
fully automatic battery
charger, have a 24-volt Constant Current Charger. It is designed to operate from a 120-volt
AC/ 60 Hz line source and provides a constant charging output until the batteries are fully
charged. This results in a maximum charge in a minimum amount of time. Conventional
chargers have a declining output proportionate to the charge rate of the batteries.
The
PaceSaver Onboard battery charger
is recommended for use with deep cycle AGM or
gel sealed lead acid batteries, and can be left "on charge" indefi nitely without harm to the
batteries. Plus, the charger will operate from an AC line source as low as 100-volts and as
high as 126-volts (47-63 Hz). Circuit protection is built into the device to protect the circuitry
with reverse polarity protection and a fuse is located in the end of the charger case.
Charging Notes:
Regular use of your scooter will require regular charging. It is a common misconception that
lead-acid batteries need to be run into deep discharge before recharging. This is not true and
can lead to damage of the batteries if they are frequently discharged deeply before recharge.
Likewise, if batteries are stored for a long period of time without recharge, this may result in
permanent damage to the batteries resulting in unreliable operation and shortened battery life.
Maximum driving range of your scooter can be maintained if the batteries are fully charged
prior to a lengthy storage period. Because the charger is fully automatic it can be left con-
nected for up to 6 months without harm to the batteries.
Fuse:
The
PaceSaver Onboard battery charger
is provided with an external replaceable fuse located
on the end of the charger housing. The charger is located under the rear cover of the scooter,
and on some equipment, you may need to remove the rear section from the scooter and turn
it upside down to replace the fuse.
Replace this fuse with one of an identical rating and type. Use of a fuse of a different rating
could result in a condition which could cause electrical shock potential or conditions resulting
in fi re. A second fuse is located in the AC connector found on the tiller.
Service/ Troubleshooting:
Should your
PaceSaver Onboard battery
charger fail to perform:
1. First, check that all connections are properly made for a fully assembled scooter. On
some equipment, the charger lines go through the motor plug, so if the motor plug is dis-
connected for some reason, then the charger will not function. Likewise, if the batteries are
not connected, they will not receive a charge, and the meter will not give an indication.
