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When your battery condition indicator is in the red range you will want to charge your
batteries for another full charge of 10-12 hours and then operate your scooter. The batteries
will now perform at 90% of their potential. After four or five charging cycles the batteries will
top off at 100% charge and last for an extended period.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Q:
How does the charger work?
A:
The battery charger takes the standard wall outlet voltage (alternating current) and
converts it to 12VDC (direct current). This scooter’s batteries use direct current to run the
XMB-400. When the battery voltage is low, the charger sends more current to the batteries
so that the charger has a higher temperature, this is normal. When the batteries are fully
charged, the current sent to them from the charger is nearly zero. Therefore, when the
charger is plugged in, it does not overcharge the batteries. When your scooter’s charger will
not operate after the batteries have been discharged to nearly zero voltage, call your
authorized dealer or contact X-Treme Scooters to purchase a replacement.
Q:
Can a different battery charger be used?
A:
You should use the battery charger supplied with your XMB-400 Mobility Scooter. It is
the safest, most efficient tool to charge your batteries. We do not recommend using other
types of chargers such as automotive battery chargers and you will void your warranty.
Q:
How often must the batteries be charged?
A:
You can charge the batteries as soon as you are finished using your scooter. This is
for the benefit of prolonging the life of the batteries. For infrequent use, less than once a
week, you should charger the batteries at least once a week for 10-12 hours.
Q:
How can I get maximum range per charge?
A:
Rarely do you have an ideal driving situation such as smooth, flat, hard terrain with no
hills or curves. More often you will encounter hills, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely
packed surfaces, and curves. All these factors will affect the running distance or running time
per battery charge. Below are a few suggestions for obtaining the maximum range per
charge.
Always charge the batteries fully prior to your trip.
Plan your trip in advance to avoid inclines if possible.
Limit baggage weight to essential items.
Q:
What type of batteries should I use?
Note!
Keep batteries in a dry climate and avoid deeply discharging our batteries. Do not
charge the batteries for more than 24 hours at a charging cycle.
