Batteries and Battery Charger
Batteries
The scooter
is supplied with two, maintenance free, sealed lead acid AGM
batteries. These are fitted under the seat on the scooter.
Battery performance can be affected by low temperatures, rough terrain and
the weight of the user. Your battery gauge is a guide only on the level of
charge remaining in the batteries.
An active user can use 30% of the battery capacity or more per day.
An inactive user may only use 50% of the battery capacity in a week.
Battery Charger
Charge the batteries completely (8-12 hours) prior to first use.
Batteries supplied with your scooter are
specially designed for use on powerchairs and
scooters and require an automatic battery
charger. These chargers have an electronic
switch that terminates the charge when the
batteries are full.
The battery charger is an 8-amp switch mode
type off board. The charger is able to read the
level of charge in the batteries and will switch off when the batteries are fully
charged.
To charge the batteries connect the plug lead into the charging socket (page
7) on the tiller or under the lid (page 3) and the 3-pin plug into the wall socket
and switch on.
The battery charger has two lights. A constant red light will show when the
battery charger is connected (this will flash if there is a break in the
connection). The orange light indicates that the batteries are receiving charge,
this will change to green when the charging cycle is complete.
Caution: Always charge the batteries in a well-ventilated indoor area.
You must still maintain charging the batteries even if the scooter is not
to be used for a prolonged period of time (2 to 3 weeks). Failure to do so
could result in permanent damage and render the batteries unusable.
Wherever possible do not interrupt the charge cycle until the batteries
are fully charged. Continual interruption can permanently damage the
batteries. If the charging lead should become damaged discontinue use
immediately and seek a replacement from your dealer.
Disposing and recycling of used batteries
Batteries must always be recycled correctly. Do not dispose of them with your
domestic refuge.
For further information regarding your nearest recycling facility please contact
your local authority.
Charge Socket
Washer Refill
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