BATTERy InfoRMATIon
And chARgIng InSTRUcTIonS
battery Information
For maximum range and life, it is recommended to fully charge the batteries
before using. Extended charging is good for the batteries and will not overcharge
them. amigos have an overcharge protection feature so that the batteries can be
charged anytime the amigo is not being used. it is a popular misconception that
batteries should be deeply discharged before recharging. this is not the proper
procedure for all batteries. they can actually be damaged if they are discharged
too deeply before recharging.
battery range depends on driver weight, terrain, temperature and type of
battery used. Charge your batteries daily when the Amigo is used. Make sure
that the charger cord is unplugged from the wall outlet before moving your
Amigo. Batteries should be charged if the battery indicator light is blinking
while operating or if the battery gauge drops to 2 bars or less.
Your battery indicator light may blink prematurely when under a heavy power demand
such as an incline. If it is premature, it will stop blinking when the unit is stopped, and
the power switch is cycled to OFF and back ON. If this cycle does not stop the
blinking, it is time to recharge.
Charging Instructions
disconnect the battery power connector from the battery case. plug the
small dc battery charge connector to the socket on the battery case.
plug the ac cord into the wall outlet. the charge cycle status is indicated
by the battery indicator light (led) on the charger. the led will glow
orange or red to indicate charging has started. the batteries are fully
charged when the led switches to green.
The battery charger is designed to accept 90-240 volts 50 or 60Hz AC power input.
This makes it possible to charge on any AC electrical system globally.
Charging frequency
• Charge batteries daily when the Amigo is used.
• If not in use for a long period of time, charge for 24 hours, every 30 days.
• Extended charging is good for the batteries and will not overcharge them.
battery poWer connector should only be unplugged When transporting
OR CHARgINg THE BATTERY PACK. THE BATTERY PACK MAY FALL OUT OF THE HANDLE
iF poWer connector is leFt unplugged.
Charger Standard Precautions
• Refer to these instructions frequently.
• Each time you use your charger, read and follow instructions exactly. Working in the vicinity of a battery is dangerous.
Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation.
• Never smoke or allow an open flame in the vicinity of the battery.
• Use charger for charging a lead acid battery or lithium battery pack only. It is not intended to supply power
to an extra-low-voltage electrical system or to charge dry cell batteries.
• Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
• A spark near the battery may cause explosion.
To reduce risk of spark:
• Prevent external damage to AC and DC cords.
• When connecting charger, connect DC charging cord to the battery charge plug before connecting
charger AC cord to electrical outlet.
• When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure.
Break first connection as far away from battery as possible.
• Be extra cautious not to drop a metal tool onto the battery(ies).
• Remove jewelry.
Failure to FolloW these saFety instructions may result in personal injury or property damage.
IF YOUR BATTERIES ARE DAMAgED AND A LEAK IS APPARENT, CALL YOUR AUTHORIzED DEALER IMMEDIATELY.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU TOUCH THE BATTERIES IF THEY ARE LEAKINg.
battery Storage
if you remove your batteries from the battery case, put them on a surface that cannot be damaged by acid fumes. Whenever a
battery is charged and discharged through a cycle, it breathes. The breathing of the battery emits acid fumes and may mark
surfaces it rests on for long periods of time.
store batteries indoors in a dry environment, away from any open flames. temperature range is 0˚C (32˚F) to 40˚C (104˚F).
to avoid damage to batteries during storage, do not place them end-to-end
WITH THE POSITIVE (+) AND NEgATIVE (-) TERMINALS NExT TO EACH OTHER (FIgURE 6).
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