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Battery Charging
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About Thermal Fuses
Your Power Wheels
®
battery is equipped with a built-in
thermal fuse. The thermal fuse is a self-resetting safety
device which automatically “trips” and shuts down
operation of the vehicle if the vehicle is overloaded or the
driving conditions too severe. Once the fuse has “tripped”,
it will automatically reset itself after approximately 25
seconds and allow the vehicle to resume normal operation.
To avoid repeated automatic shutdowns, do not overload
the vehicle by exceeding the 65 lb (29.5 kg) maximum
weight capacity or by towing anything behind the vehicle.
Avoid severe driving conditions, such as driving up very
steep hills or running into fixed objects, which can cause
the wheels to stop spinning while power is still being
supplied to the motors. Make sure your child stops the
vehicle before switching between forward and reverse.
CAUTION
Use the charger in dry locations only.
WARNING
• Battery can fall out and injure a
child if vehicle tips over. Always use
battery clamp.
• PREVENT FIRE
- Never modify the electrical system.
Alterations could cause a fire resulting
in serious injury and could also ruin
the electrical system.
- Use of the wrong type battery or
charger could cause a fire or
explosion resulting in serious injury.
- Use of Power Wheels
®
components
in products other than Power Wheels
®
vehicles could cause overheating, fire
or explosion.
• The battery must be handled by adults
only. The battery is heavy and contains
sulfuric acid (electrolyte). Dropping the
battery could result in serious injury.
• Never allow children to charge the
battery. Battery charging must be done
by adults only. A child could be injured
by the electricity involved in charging
the battery.
• Never lift or carry the battery by the
wires or connector. This can damage
the battery and possibly cause a fire
resulting in serious injury. Lift and carry
the battery by the case only.
• Read the safety instructions on
the battery.
• Examine the battery, charger and
their connectors for excessive wear
or damage each time you charge the
battery. If damage or excessive wear is
detected, do not use the charger or the
battery until you have replaced the
worn or damaged part.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
Important Notes
• Your new battery must be charged for at least
18 hours before you use it in your vehicle for
the first time.
• We recommend that you start charging your battery
before beginning assembly of your new vehicle.
• The battery must be upright while charging.
• The charger is not a toy.
• Do not short circuit the battery.
• You do not need to remove the battery from your vehicle
to recharge it.
• Before charging the battery, examine the battery case
for cracks and other damage which may cause sulfuric
acid (electrolyte) to leak during the charging process. If
damage is detected, do not charge the battery or use it
in your vehicle. Battery acid is very corrosive and can
cause severe damage to surfaces it contacts.
• Do not charge the battery on a surface (such as kitchen
counter tops) which could be damaged by the acid
contained inside the battery. Take precautions to protect
the surface on which you charge your battery.
• Use only a Power Wheels
®
Super 6™ Volt charger with
an A-style connector (120 VAC, 60 Hz, 15W with an
output of 6 VDC, 7.2W) to charge your 6 volt battery.
• If your battery is old and will not accept a charge, do not
leave it in the vehicle. Always remove a dead battery
from the vehicle.
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