Buzzaround XL_Owner’s Manual RevE_102414
X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT!
New batteries
MUST
be fully charged prior to the initial use of your scooter.
Charge new batteries for 12 hours even if the battery gauge already shows a full
charge. This is to condition your new batteries for maximum performance.
WARNING!
Corrosive chemicals contained inside the battery.
Explosive battery conditions exist.
WARNING!
Charger surface can become HOT.
Electrical hazard!
BATTERIES AND CHARGING
Battery maintenance is the most important part of maintaining your scooter. Keeping the
batteries fully charged helps to extend battery life. Use the following guidelines to help keep
your batteries in optimum condition.
• For daily use, keep batteries fully charged. We recommend that you plug in the off-board
charger after each use and charge 6-8 hours.
“For best results please charge your batteries overnight after every use.”
• If you are not going to use the scooter for more than a week,
fully charge
the batteries
and then disconnect them from the scooter. See figure 16 on page 25.
Charging Guidelines Checklist to Maximize Battery Life
Use only the automatic off-board charger supplied for all routine charging.
Never use an automotive or wet type charger.
Avoid deep discharges and never drain the batteries completely.
Do not leave batteries in a low state of charge for extended periods.
Charge a discharged battery as soon as possible.
Fully recharge batteries regularly.
Always store batteries fully charged.
Check stored batteries once a month
and recharge as necessary.
To Charge the Batteries:
The charger for all Buzzaround XL models is an off-board charger.
To charge the batteries, plug the charger into the
Figure 27. Battery Pack
charger port on
the battery pack or on the side of the console.
See figures 27 and 28. When the batteries are fully charged,
disconnect the charger power cord from the wall outlet and
from the charging socket.
Note: Your scooter will not move
while the charger remains connected.
Battery Maintenance
MANDATORY!
Use only AGM or GEL-cell batteries
.
GEL-cell or AGM and SLA
deep-cycle batteries are used for operating Golden Buzzaround XL scooters. GEL-cell
or AGM and SLA deep-cycle batteries are used for operating Golden scooters.
• These batteries are maintenance free.
• There is no danger of spillage or leakage, so these batteries are safely transportable on
aircraft, buses, trains, etc.
• By following the procedures set out in this manual, you can expect extended life from
our Golden Buzzaround XL’s batteries.
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Circuit
Breaker
Charger
Charger
Port
Figure 28. Tiller
Charger
Port
