TravelScoot Disclaimer, Owner'S Manual

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HOW TO INTERPRET THE BATTERY
INDICATOR LIGHTS (SLA Battery)
Green-Yellow-Red: Indicates a good charge.
Yellow-Red: Indicates 10-30% of usable charge remaining.
Red: Avoid driving and charge or change battery as soon as possible.
Attention: The battery indicator lights are only accurate while driving the
vehicle. When not driving, the lights can show a false, higher remaining
charge.
SLA BATTERY CARE
For the Li-Ion battery see the specific manual/instruction sheet
Keep in mind that the decay process of any battery begins virtually immedi-
ately after it is manufactured. Its life span depends greatly on proper treatment.
The best practice is to keep the battery fully charged at all times. A discharged
battery is subject to accelerated deterioration. Make it a routine practice to
recharge the battery as soon as possible when you see the yellow battery indi-
cator light. Try to avoid extreme deep cycles to a point where the electric sys-
tem shuts off by itself. After approximately 35 full charge/discharge cycles
the battery’s capacity is permanently reduced by 50%! For longer trips,
have a second battery handy. See Accessories And Spare Parts (page 20) for
high-performance battery options.
Also read About Batteries (page 21). A battery not in use is subject to slow
discharge and should be recharged every 4 to 6 weeks and stored in a cool
place. If you do not intend to use your TravelScoot for more than 3 days, dis-
connect the battery from the motor. Even with the power shut off, a small
amount of electrical current will continue to flow. This will completely drain
the battery, thereby possibly ruining it. It may not be possible to recharge a
completely drained battery
CHARGING THE SLA BATTERY
The battery has no “Memory” effect and can be charged at any stage.
When you plug in the battery charger to AC current without being connected to
the battery, the indicator light is red. Once you connect a battery, charging be-
gins and the light turns orange/yellow. After charging is complete, the light
turns green. It is normal for your battery charger to get quite warm. In order to
allow sufficient heat transfer, do not cover the charger with anything while
charging!