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You can also check the charge by the ammeter which is visible on the rear electronics module. The battery charger
must be plugged into a wall outlet to obtain a reading. When the amperage reading is at or near zero (0) amps, the
battery charging is complete. See figure 12.
6. When the batteries are fully charged, unplug the charger power cord from the wall outlet and then from the
charger power cord receptacle.
7. Place the charger power cord in the rear storage compartment for safekeeping.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
How does the charger work?
When your Celebrity’s battery voltage is low, the charger works harder and sends more electrical current to the
batteries to bring up their charge. As the voltage of the batteries approaches a full charge, the charger sends less
and less electrical current to the batteries. When the batteries are fully charged, the current sent to them from the
charger is at nearly zero amperage. Therefore, when the charger is plugged in, it maintains the charge on your
Celebrity’s batteries, but does not overcharge them. We do not recommend that you charge your Celebrity’s
batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.
What if the Celebrity’s batteries won’t charge?
n Be sure the battery cables are connected properly.
n Ensure both ends of the charger cord are inserted fully.
n Examine the 5-amp charger fuse. If the fuse is “blown”, the batteries will not charge. See figures 9 and 10.
Can I use a different charger?
For the safest, most efficient and balanced charging of your Celebrity’s batteries, we prefer and highly recommend
the simultaneous charging of both batteries by use of the onboard battery charger.
How often must I charge the batteries?
Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your Celebrity’s batteries:
n All day Scooter use on a daily basis.
n Infrequent or sporadic Scooter use.
With these considerations in mind, you can determine just how often and for how long you should charge your
Celebrity’s batteries. We designed the onboard charger so that it will not overcharge your Scooter’s batteries (do
not charge them for more than 24 consecutive hours). However, you may encounter some problems if you do not
charge your batteries often enough and if you do not charge them on a regular basis. Following the five guidelines
below will provide safe and reliable battery operation and charging.
n If you use your Celebrity daily, charge its batteries as soon as you finish using it for the day. Your Celebrity will be
ready each morning to give you a “full day” of service. We recommend that you charge your Celebrity’s batteries for
8 to 14 hours after daily use.
n If you use your Celebrity once a week or less, charge its batteries at least once a week for 12 to 14 hours at a time.
n Keep your Celebrity’s batteries fully charged.
n Avoid deeply discharging your Celebrity’s batteries.
n Do not charge your Celebrity’s batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.
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