Sea-doo SEASCOOTER GTI, User Manual

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Battery Use Battery Use
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CAUTION
• The battery supplied with your SEA-DOO ®
SEASCOOTER
™
releases a potentially explosive gas
during charging. Charging should only take place in a
well ventilated area, away from children and open
flames or other ignition sources (cigarettes, sparks).
Never charge the battery while still in the SEA-DOO
®
SEASCOOTER
™
.
• Charge the battery as soon as possible after use within
24 hours.
• Always charge the battery to the fullest before using
the SEA-DOO
®
SEASCOOTER
™
.
• Always remove the battery from the battery housing
before charging.
• Always connect charger jack to the battery first and
then plug charger into the electrical socket/plug.
• After charging, disconnect from the electrical
socket/plug first and then disconnect the battery from
the charger.
• After charging is complete the battery will continue to
emit gas. Wait at least 30 minutes after charging before
removing the battery from the charger or placing the
battery into the battery housing. Failure to do so could
result in an explosion.
• Remove battery from charger once fully charged.
CAUTION
• Never charge the battery in sealed container.
• Never charge the battery near water.
• Never short circuit the battery or battery connectors.
• Always ensure the charger is dry before use.
• The charger gets quite warm in use - this is normal.
• If in doubt of the state of the battery, recharge it until
the indicator on the battery charger indicates a full charge.
• If the battery is not to be used for an extended period,
store it in a well ventilated area away from children,
heat, and ignition sources. Recharge it every three
months to maintain charge and avoid excess
off-gassing. DO NOT store the battery inside the
SEA-DOO
® SEASCOOTER
™
.
• If the battery appears damaged or will not fully charge,
the battery must be replaced. If battery life is noticeably
reduced, the battery should be replaced.
• The battery supplied with your SEA-DOO®
SEASCOOTER™ should last about 200 cycles or two
years before it should be replaced. Please contact your
local customer service center/distributors. Using a
battery in excess of these recommendations can result
in excessive off-gassing of explosive gases.