OWNER’S MANUAL
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Compact Scooter
13. Battery & Charging Info
General information
Batteries are the power source for almost all of the modern mobility products
available today. The design of batteries used in mobility products is
significantly different from the batteries used to start a car for example. Car
batteries are designed to release a large amount of power over a short period
of time, whilst mobility batteries (commonly called deep cycle batteries)
release their power evenly over a long period of time. Therefore, due to the
lower production volumes and increased technological requirements,
mobility batteries are typically more expensive. Commonly two 12 volt
batteries are used together in a mobility product giving a total voltage of 24
volts. The size of the battery (e.g. its available power) is expressed in amps per
hour (e.g. 10amp/hr). The higher the number, the bigger the battery size,
weight and, potentially, the greater the distance you can travel.
Batteries
Your scooter is fitted with batteries that require no maintenance, other than
regular charging.
If a battery is physically damaged, please use extreme caution when handling
it.
Beware!
Battery fluids are corrosive and care should be taken at all times to
avoid contact with it. If it comes into contact with the skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water. If it comes into contact with the eye,
immediately flood the eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and
seek medical attention.
In such an event, call your local dealer for assistance.
Please do not dispose of batteries in normal waste, always recycle in
accordance with local laws.
Maintenance free
This is the type of battery used in the battery pack. It uses GEL electrolyte
which is totally sealed within the battery’s outer case. As the name implies, no
maintenance is required other than regular charging. As the battery case is
sealed, you can safely transport this type of battery without fear of acid
spilling. Furthermore, they are approved for transportation on aircraft, boats
and trains.
ver 2019.05.30E