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BATTERY MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
• Battery Charging and Maintenance
(see specific separate instructions for sealed lead acid
(SLA) and lithium batteries)
• PLEASE OBEY THESE PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USE & CHARGING:
• Please do not charge the battery in a sealed container or a an upside down position. Charge
the battery in a well-ventilated area.
• Please do not charge the battery near a heat source, where heat accumulation may occur, or
in direct sunlight.
• In order to prolong the service life of the battery, avoid complete discharge and charge the
battery after every use. Unplug the battery from the charger once the charge is complete. When
the caddy is not in use for an extended period of time, it is recommended to charge the battery
once every 6 weeks.
• The red color on the battery pole stands for positive, and the black stands for negative. In case
of battery replacement, please reconnect the poles of the battery correctly to avoid severe
damage.
•
Please do not disassemble the battery or throw it into a fire.
EXPLOSION HAZARD!
• NEVER TOUCH THE ELECTRIC POLES OF THE BATTERY AT THE SAME TIME! THIS IS
A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD!
Battery Charging Instructions for SLA Batteries
• Connect the battery cable plug to the charger and then plug the charger into an electrical outlet.
• During the charging cycle the LED on the charger will show a red steady light. Once the charging
cycle is complete, the red light will turn into a steady green light. It is now okay to unplug the
charger and battery for reuse.
• The charging cycle can last up to 12 hours depending on the level of discharge.
• Normally the battery will hold its charge for several months, and it does not have a “memory
effect”, and therefore can be recharged at any discharge level. It is recommended to not fully
discharge the battery, as this will shorten battery life drastically. The battery has a normal
lifespan of approximately 150 charges, depending on charging frequency, storage conditions,
and time and discharge history, which could reduce this lifetime.
• Before storing a battery for extended periods of time you must fully charge it.
DO NOT
store a discharged battery or as it may become unusable. Replacement batteries are
available from Bat-Caddy or your authorized dealer.
Recommendations
•
Fully charge the battery for approximately 5-9 hours before the first use.
• Do not leave the battery on the charger. Remove it from the charger after charge is complete
• The battery will take approximately 2-3 rounds and charging cycles before it reaches its full
operating potential. During the first couple of rounds it might still be below its optimal power.
• Always keep your battery fully charged before another game
• Never keep your battery connected to the grid during prolonged power outages. It might be
irreversibly damaged.
