BATTERY MAINTENANCE and CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
While charging the Battery, keep the key switch OFF.
2.
You
MUST FULLY CHARGE
the battery prior to initial use. (Follow charging instructions in your Product Handbook)
3.
Charge immediately after each use.
4.
Charge before storage. Charge the battery no fewer than every 30 days. Even a healthy battery will discharge itself slowly.
5.
Charge the unit for 6 to 8 hours or until the light on the charger turns green.
6.
DO NOT
deep discharge the battery.
7.
For safety purposes,
DO NOT
charge for over 8 hours.
8.
Turn the unit
OFF
when not in use.
Other Considerations
Read the charger label to learn about the charger indicator lights, and their meanings.
Verify that you are using the correct charger for your vehicle, and that the charger input power is compatible the "house
current" in your area.
Keep the charger and battery away from water to prevent electrical shock and shorting. The charger is intended for use in a
covered dry area only.
Plug the end of the charger's cord into the socket of the adaptor first. Next connect the adaptor to the CM scooter (the
charger port in located below the front of the seat). Then plug the chargers' AC cords into the wall outlet.
Generally, a short drive will require a short time to re-charge, and a long ride will require a longer time. A complete (90%)
discharge may require 6 hours to recharge. To prevent electrolysis (battery fluid loss by hydrogen generation,) do not charge
for longer than eighteen hours.
Battery Care and Maintenance
The battery is a sealed lead-acid type. Ideally, it can last for well over 300 charge/discharge cycles, but realistically it can
keep its performance for about 200 charge/discharge cycles, with high current and deep (80%) discharging. The storage
capacity of the battery will decline after 200 recharging cycles.
Know that normal use should mean partial, and not complete discharging. If you employ "shallow" discharge cycles, using
less than 30% of battery's capacity, the battery can achieve up to 1,200 charge/discharge cycles. Thus, it is good to charge
the battery after each ride. A partial discharge will require less time on the chargers.
Always try to recharge the Battery Pack within 24 hours after use to maximize battery cycle life and prevent damage.
Battery Trouble
•
Should a battery ever leak, do not touch the battery liquid. If you are exposed to the solution, flush the afected area with
water. If you must handle the battery, wear disposable gloves.
•
Replace the battery if there are leaks, visible breaks or cracks.
•
Dispose of used batteries by taking them to a recycling center, or according to state and local laws.
Battery Temperature Sensitivity
Ambient temperature will afect almost every kind of battery. Usually, the battery shows good discharging capability at higher air
temperature. When the air temperature is under 0 °F, the battery power will decline more than one third. So it is natural that the CM
scooter will not reach its normal mileage in winter or in cold weather. When the air temperature is up to 68 °F, the CM scooter will
achieve its normal range capability.
When the ambient temperature is over 110 °F (as when exposed to summer sunshine for a long period), batteries and other electric
components usually run in an abnormal fashion.
SETUP
Remove your CM Scooter from its shipping carton. CM Scooters can weigh 200+ lbs., so get help, and use care. Cut away any residual
packing materials with a knife or scissors.
If necessary, attach the Rear View Mirrors to the mounting holes. A wrench can be used to tighten the lock nuts at the base of each
mirror.
Brakes
Check if the brakes are properly adjusted. The brake handles should stop short of touching the handgrip, when fully engaged. The
rear brake cable can be adjusted in two places:
At the cable end bracket, just before the lever, with 8 and 10 mm wrench adjustments, and
At the end of the lever, with a 10 mm nut fastener.
The front brake is adjusted at the end of the cable, at the saddle nut.
CM-36, CM-38 and CM-72 Models
Circuit Breaker: Using the ignition key, open the rear storage compartment located under the seat. Locate the circuit breaker and
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