Maintenance
Trekker PT
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11.2 Battery Maintenance and Transportation
The Trekker PT battery should still perform well after 30,000 – 40,000Km if well maintained. Failure to
maintain the battery will reduce the capacity or even damage the battery after only a few months.
To extend the battery life, please observe the following:
1.
Read the notes on the battery pack surface and follow the instructions
2.
Keep the battery pack in a dry environment at a temperature from 0C to 40C. Extreme high or low
temperatures can affect battery life.
3.
Avoid storing or using the battery in an environment below -20C or above 50C
4.
Prolonged exposure to a moist or wet environment may cause internal condensation. Remove the
battery and store in a cool, dry place
5.
Under normal conditions, avoid completely exhausting the battery and then recharging. Frequent
charging does not affect the battery life, whereas longterm exhausted status will reduce the
capacity and life of the battery
6.
If the Trekker PT is left unused, the battery will continue to consume power from the battery,
therefore:
a.
for storage of less than 30 days, keep the battery fully charged
b.
for storage of more than 30 days, remove the battery and store in a cool, dry place
c.
for storage of more than 6 months, ensure that the battery is fully charged every 3-4 weeks
WARNING: There is a small consumption of energy with a fully charged and installed battery – about
30% in approx. 30 days. Regular charging and discharging is necessary
