Shoprider GK4, User Manual

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BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGING
The Shoprider® GK4/GK7-3/GK9 Portable Scooter is supplied with maintenance-free, sealed
lead acid batteries. For easy handling, the batteries are contained within a battery pack.
Battery life and performance may be affected by temperature, terrain, condition of battery,
the weight of the user, and care of batteries. The battery needle gauge is only a guide and is
most effective when the scooter is moving, only then is the true discharge level displayed.
When the scooter stops the battery needle gauge may indicate full. An active user can use
up to 30% of battery capacity or more per day. Inactive users may only use 50% of battery
capacity in a week. In both these instances the battery should be put on charge overnight.
Keeping the batteries charged will extend the life of the batteries.
Battery Charger
The battery charger is a 2-amp off board. The GK4/GK7-3/GK9 Portable Scooter has a built-
in charger port on the rear side of the battery pack. This special feature allows the batteries
within the battery pack to be charged without the scooter. A compartment built into the
battery pack is designed to store the battery charger when not in use.
First Time Use
Prior to using your GK4/GK7-3/GK9 Portable Scooter for the first time, you must charge the
batteries fully (refer to Battery Charging Procedures). Charging may take up to 12 hours.
Charging the batteries completely prior to first time use will benefit battery efficiency. Failure
to do so may cause damage.
Charging
To charge the batteries plug the A/C cord plug into the wall socket and connect the 3-pin male
plug lead into the 3-pin female battery-charging socket located on the battery pack. The
battery charger has two indicator lights. The red light, when solid, indicates power. The green
light will flash when charging and go solid green when the charging cycle is complete. If the
red light flashes when charger is plugged into charging port of battery pack, then there is a
problem. Please contact your provider or Shoprider for assistance. Once the batteries are
completely charged, unplug the A/C cord from the wall then unplug the 3-pin lead from the
battery pack.
WARNING: Only use the original Shoprider approved charger!
This charger is for indoor use only. DO NOT expose it to rain or water spray.
Do not leave the charger plugged into the charger port if the charger is not charging.