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REPLACING THE BATTERY AND THE FUSE
The battery has a fuse which will automatically trigger and cut the power supply to the motor if the electrical
system or the battery are overcharged. The fuse will reactivate, and the power source will be restored after
the vehicle has been shut off for 20 seconds, then it will restart.
To avoid wasting energy, follow these instructions:
• Do not overcharge the vehicle.
• Do not tow anything with the vehicle.
• Do not use the vehicle on steep slopes.
• Do not ram objects, the wheels will continue to turn, causing the motor to overheat.
• Do not use in very warm weather, the components could overheat.
• Keep the battery away from water and any other liquids.
• Don’t modify the car’s electrical system. This could jump the fuse and be extremely dangerous.
RECYCLING THE BATTERY
The battery will reach a point where it will no longer be able hold charge. The battery has an estimated
lifespan of 1-3 years.
Follow these steps to replace and recycle the battery:
1. Remove the seat
2. Unplug the connectors to the battery.
3. Remove all the covers from the battery.
4. Lift the battery carefully.
- If the battery has a fault (eg. leak), wear protective gloves.
- Do not lift the battery by its connectors or its cables.
5. Place the used battery in a plastic bag.
The battery components contain toxic and corrosive elements and must not be thrown away in nature or
in your household waste bin. To limit risks to the environment, see below the steps for disposing of your
battery:
- Cover the battery terminals with sellotape.
- Don’t try to dismantle or access the components of the battery.
- If the battery has a known leak, as it is corrosive and toxic, we advise that you handle the battery with
extreme caution (gloves).
- Don’t throw the battery away in your regular rubbish bin,
- Don’t incinerate the battery.
- Throw the battery away in a battery recycling bin or a recycling centre.
5. Fit the new battery and attach the connectors.
6. Replace the fixing foot
7. Replace the battery cover.
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