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BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGING
The Shoprider® EZ Chopper Portable scooter is supplied with two 12v-12a 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 needle 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 needle 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 3-amp transformer type off board. The EZ Chopper Portable
scooter has a built in charger port on the side of the battery pack. This special feature
allows the batteries within the battery pack to be charged without the scooter.
First Time Use
Prior to using your EZ Chopper Portable 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 connect the 3-pin male plug lead into the 3-pin female battery-
charging socket on the battery pack. Plug the A/C cord plug into the wall socket. The
battery charger has two indicator lights. The solid red light indicates power and green
flashing light shows the batteries are charging. When the green light stops flashing and
becomes solid green, the batteries are completely charged. The charger will automatically
stop charging once the batteries are fully charged. Once the batteries are completely
charged, unplug the A/C cord from the wall then unplug the 3-pin lead from the battery
pack.
If the red light flashes when the charger is plugged into the battery pack, there is a break in
the connection between the charger and batteries. Reset the circuit breaker, and if
necessary, check the battery fuses located within the battery pack for a blown fuse.
WARNING: Only use the original Shoprider 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.
