•
After using the Ypush
always charge the battery, even
after a short journey.
•
Try to charge the Ypush battery weekly,
whether it is in
use or not, and any other spare batteries you may have.
•
Only use a Brintal Battery Charger
supplied for use with
this specific make and model.
•
Only use a Brintal Battery Pack
supplied for use with this
specific make and model.
•
Never immerse the battery
or expose it to water.
•
Never expose the battery to extreme heat,
or dispose of it in
a fire.
•
Never charge
a battery in conditions outside of the
permissible temperature ranges stated in the Technical
Specification section of this manual.
•
Never charge a battery
in a wet or damp area. Keep the
Ypush and batteries in a well-ventilated area and away from
naked flames.
•
Whenever possible,
do not part-charge the battery. Allow
the charger to complete its full cycle.
•
When not in use,
take batteries indoors to protect them
from climatic effects.
•
Fill in the owner’s information
on the battery label in case
it is misplaced.
Battery care
& Charging warnings
19
Battery characteristics can change depending on
charging, temperature, usage and other factors. Listed
below are some guidelines to help you prolong battery
life, and to ensure safety:
Warning!
Always try to use a battery that is
fully charged. If the battery fails to charge or is sus-
pected of malfunctioning then stop using it and refer
to your Dealer.
Warning!
Never use a faulty or unapproved
battery and or charger.
Warning!
If the charger or battery pack appears
damaged in any way do not try to use it. Contact
your Dealer as soon as possible for a replacement.
Warning!
NEVER
smoke or charge batteries in a
place where there are naked flames such as gas-fired
heaters as, under exceptional circumstances, batter-
ies may give off gases that could ignite and explode.
If the Ypush has been damaged, it is possible that the
battery has been affected. In this case do not charge
the Ypush battery and refer to your Dealer for assist-
ance. Never charge the Ypush outside as the charger
is not designed to get wet.
Warning!
Always charge in a dry, well ventilat-
ed area and strictly observe the temperature limits in
the Technical Specification section of this manual.
Warning!
It is strongly recommended that the
mains socket used for charging the Ypush is protect-
ed by a 30 m/A RCD (residual current device). Many
buildings have sockets protected by a system based
RCD. If you are in doubt as to the level of protection
in your charging location then either purchase a plug
in RCD or consult a qualified electrician to verify that
your charging location mains sockets are protected.
Warning!
If batteries are damaged or frozen
they could heat up during charging and in an
extreme case, explode.
Warning!
Do not attempt to open the battery
case, there are no user serviceable parts inside. It
may be necessary for some carriers such as airlines
to physically disconnect the battery pack for transit.
If this is the case the battery can be removed and the
grey isolating bung fitted. See the Transportation and
Travel section for further details.
