12/1/2006
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BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGING
The
Prowler
Model# 778S-RPLA scooter is supplied with maintenance-free, sealed
lead acid batteries. For easy handling, the batteries are contained within a battery pack.
Battery life and performance may be affected by temperature, terrain, condition of battery,
the weight of the user, and care of batteries. The battery LED gauge is only a guide and is
most effective when the scooter is moving, only then is the true discharge level displayed.
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When the scooter stops the battery LED gauge may indicate full.
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An active user can use up to 30% of battery capacity or more per day.
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Inactive users may only use 50% of battery capacity in a week.
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In both these instances the battery should be put on charge over night.
Keeping the batteries charged will extend the life of the batteries
Battery Charger
The battery charger is a 4-amp on board. The
Prowler
Model# 778S-RPLA scooter has
a built in charger port on the side of the tiller handle.
First Time Use
Prior to using your Model# 778S-RPLA scooter for the first time, you must charge the
batteries fully (refer to Battery Charging Procedures). Charging may take up to 12 hours.
Charging the batteries completely prior to first time use will benefit battery efficiency.
Failure to do so may cause damage.
Charging
To charge the batteries plug the A/C cord plug into the wall socket and connect the 3-pin
male plug lead into the 3-pin female battery-charging socket located on the rear shroud.
The battery charger has two indicator lights. The red light, when solid, indicates power. The
green light will flash when charging and go solid green when the charging cycle is
complete. If the red light flashes when charger is plugged into charging port of battery port,
then there is a problem. Please contact your provider or Shoprider for assistance. Once the
batteries are completely charged, unplug the A/C cord from the wall then unplug the 3-pin
lead from the battery port.
WARNING: Only use the original approved charger!
This charger is for indoor use only. DO NOT expose it to rain or water spray.
Do not leave the charger plugged into the charger port if the charger is not charging.
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