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HOSS Jr. - Owner's Manual
Useful Battery Information
1. The battery indicator in the control panel takes into account time as well as
battery voltage to provide a more accurate estimate of battery capacity while you are driving.
The display simulates a bar graph where all LED's lit represent a full state of charge and a
single red LED represents the lowest state of charge. If, while you are driving, the indicator
falls into the red area, charge the batteries as soon as possible. Charging will bring deep
cycle condition batteries up to full charge. You will not see maximum battery life if the
batteries are routinely run to the
deep cycle condition.
2. It is best to charge the batteries before they reach the deep cycle condition.
Short charge intervals to keep a battery “topped off” are better than long intervals for
bringing a battery up from deep cycle. The charger can be left on overnight or for several
days at a time, but once the batteries are fully charged, it is best to unplug the charger.
3. Keep the batteries away from heat. Areas with excessive sunshine or excessive
heat will cause a faster loss of charge in the batteries. Charging the batteries longer than
necessary will also introduce heat into them. Heat will cause the batteries to lose their charge
and also shorten their life.
4 Storage of batteries is very important to their life span. The very best way to
maximize battery life is to store them in a fully charged condition in a cool place (NOT
DIRECTLY ON A CONCRETE FLOOR). Then, periodically charge EVERY ONE TO
TWO MONTHS to keep the batteries in this fully charged condition. Batteries should never
be subjected to freezing temperatures. Undercharged batteries can be quickly ruined in
freezing conditions.
5. Loose connections can keep the batteries from delivering their power. Visually
check the battery wire connections in the battery box periodically for looseness. Always
connect the red wire to the positive (+) battery terminal. Connect the black wire to the
negative (-) battery terminal.
WARNING:
Do not use a non sealed liquid lead acid deep cycle battery. Spillage of
battery acid will cause severe burns, and will corrode metal components of the
Hoss Jr.
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