11. BATTERY CHARGING
The battery charger supplied is special to your Supersport and so it may not be suitable for any other powered
mobility product. Only use the charger supplied with your Supersport as other makes of chargers may permanently
damage your batteries and would void the warranty.
To charge your batteries follow these simple steps.
1. Switch OFF your Supersport and remove the key.
2. Plug the charger lead into the socket located in the middle of the front of the rear cover, fig 7.5. Plugging the
charger into Supersport automatically cuts all power to the electronics and the scooter cannot be driven.
3. Push the plug from the charger into a suitable wall outlet and switch on.
4. The red light will come on for “mains on” as will an amber light indicating the battery is charging. Green will
light when the batteries are fully charged.
5. When the batteries reach their charged state, the charger will automatically stop charging. The lights will,
however, still be on but the batteries cannot overcharge.
6. Although to get out of trouble the batteries can be put on charge for a short period of time, it is always best to
go through a complete charge cycle each time. Excessive short period charging will be detrimental to battery life.
7. For the best results and to prolong battery life, try to run the battery down by at least 50% before recharging
and in addition it is always best to go through a complete charge cycle each time.
8. Depending on the depth of the discharge, the minimum time taken to recharge serviceable batteries fully will
vary up to 12 hours. Please note that this time may increase as batteries get older. During periods without use
(perhaps during the winter) it is wise to charge the batteries every 4 to 6 weeks.
9. For the best results your batteries must be cycled for their first 10-15 charges. This means run them down as
much as you safely can in use and then give them a full charge. They will not work at their best until this process
has been carried out.
You will find that the distance that your Supersport can travel will gradually increase over the first few weeks of
use as the batteries reach their optimum efficiency after approximately 12 cycles of discharge and recharge.
Care! Warning
* Do not smoke or use a naked flame while your batteries are being charged.
* Do not use the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise misused in any way. Take it
to a qualified technician.
* Do not dismantle the charger. This will void the warranty.
* Do not leave charger plugged into your Supersport with charger switched off as this may discharge your
batteries.
* For a complete charge – Do not switch off, unplug or interrupt the recharge cycle until the charging cycle has
completed.
12. A GUIDE TO SAFE AND LASTING BATTERIES
* For longest life, your batteries should be recharged after reasonable use.
* If your Supersport is not used for a period of time, a refreshing charge should be given every 4-6 weeks. Never
leave your batteries in a discharged condition. This is particularity important to sealed batteries such as the type in
your Supersport.
* If your Supersport is to be stored away for some time, make sure the batteries are fully charged before storing.
Fully charge the batteries before re-using it.
* Every six months, check the connections on the batteries, making sure they are tight and clean.
* Supersport is fitted with sealed maintenance free batteries especially designed for powered mobility. They do
not require topping up and will not leak out even if batteries are inverted.
Batteries carry a limited warranty from the original manufacturer, which is subject to a stringent
wear and tear clause. Any battery faults due to a defect by the original manufacturer will normally
become obvious within the first two months. Any gradual deterioration in performance after this
period is normally associated with fair wear and tear; misuse or accidental damage is not covered by
the manufacturer’s warranty.
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