Cruiser AT/RT 604
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CARING BATTERIES
The SLA AGM batteries typically achieve a working lifetime about 250-300 cycles,
depending on the depth of cycling and the operating temprature. However their life will be
shorter after each time they are charged. So, they should be considered as consumable
products. A good battery using and charging technique will also make a big difference on the
battery life. They must be looked after correctly.
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Never forget that your battery has a certain amount of power. (e.g. 24Ah, 26Ah,
28Ah, 33Ah)
The power in it is not endless. The standard batteries are adequate for 18
holes providing they are played on the same day.
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If the battery is used heavily during the golf game, it may run out of power before
finishing the 18
th
hole.
(
SOLUTION: PUSHING THE BUGGY A LITTLE BIT OVER
THE STEEP HILLS WILL CONSERVE A HUGE AMOUNT OF BATTERY POWER )
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Heavy usage, hilly terrain and low temperatures affect battery performance.
18
holes are based on normal conditions.
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The batteries should never be run flat by being used with low power. The deeper
the discharge, the shorter the life of the battery
.
However the Cruiser has a Low
Battery Protection which will cut off the power when the battery power drops down less
than 15%. The low battery protection voltage is 9.5V.
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The batteries must be charged as soon as possible after they have been used
.
Even if they are only used for a few holes, they must be recharged immediately. Deep
cycle batteries deteriorate quickly when left for prolonged periods partially charged.
Even being left partially discharged over night will reduce its life
.
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Overcharging
a sealed battery
by keeping on charge longer than necessary
will
drive off moisture, which is impossible to replace and will shorten the battery life
(The
Cruiser comes with an Automatic Charger which will prevent overcharging)
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Never leave the battery connected to the trolley when it is not in use
even if the
trolley is switched off as this can drain the batteries.
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If the battery is not used for a long period of time, charge it fully
, then
disconnect
it from the charger and store it in a cool place. When it is stored like this, be sure to
recharge them fully, at least once every two months.
CHARGING BATTERIES
PLEASE CHARGE THE BATTERY FULLY BEFORE YOUR FIRST USAGE
Cruiser Buggies come with an Automatic Charger (3Ah, 3-Stage, 600mAh
Trickle charging).
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Only use the approved charger that is supplied with the buggy. The use of any other
charger may damage the batteries and charger, and will void the warranty.
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Never connect the charger to power point first
. Always connect the charger to the
battery first, and then plug it to the power point.
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If the charger is switched off, be sure to also disconnect the batteries
.
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Always switch off the power at the mains before you disconnect the charger from the
battery.
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The charger should be taken away from the power supply right away when it overheats
