battery life. The length of time to re-charge your batteries will
vary from 4 up to 6 hours. This variation in time is due to
the following factors:
1. Depth of discharge - The amount of energy you have
removed from your batteries when driving your Scooter.
2. Battery age - This is due to the changes in their internal
electrical resistance. Note very old batteries may take
longer to fully recharge.
In most safe domestic environments, i.e. your house, garage
or shed. Do not expose to rain or spray - for indoor use only.
Later on in this information, there is reference to the way
temperature variations can affect The performance of your
vehicle. When charging your batteries where reasonably
practicable, ensure that the battery Charger is close to the
vehicle being charged so That the temperature of the battery
charger and batteries are almost compatible. For example,
a vehicle may be outside whilst the battery charger is inside.
It is possible in this situation that the battery Charger will
sense the inside temperature, whereas the batteries on
the vehicle will be at the outside temperature, resulting
in an undercharged situation. This situation must be avoided.
Many factors come into play when deciding how often to
charge your batteries. You may use your vehicle all day on a
daily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a time. Other
factors such as driver and baggage weight, smooth or rough
terrain, flat areas or inclines and speed must all be considered.
With these variables you should concern yourself with two
questions: HOW OFTEN should I charge and for HOW
LONG? The Charger is designed so that it is impossible to
overcharge your batteries. If you follow the guidelines below,
your batteries will provide safe and reliable operation.
1. If you use your vehicle during the day. put it on charge
as soon as you have finished using it. The Charger is
fully automatic so it will not overcharge your batteries.
Your vehicle will be ready each morning to give you
several hours use. It is recommended that you charge
your batteries after daily use until the green 'Charge
Complete' light illuminates.
2. If you use your vehicle infrequently (once a week or less)
you should charge it at least once per week until the
green light illuminates. Remember: Keep your batteries
fully charged and avoid deeply discharging them.
3. Storing batteries : Batteries should always be stored fully
charged. Check once a month and recharge fully if needed.
Sealed batteries can hold their charge for approx.
6 months. If they are left connected on the Scooter,
remember key switches, meters and electronic circuits can
drain the batteries rapidly. It is advisable to disconnect the
batteries for prolonged storage. Store in a warm, dry room.
Simply put, a fully charged battery is a happy battery!
A fully charged battery will provide reliable performance and
extended battery life, so keep your batteries fully charged
Where can I re-charge my batteries?
How often must I re-charge my batteries?
How can I ensure maximum battery life?
Where can I re-charge my batteries?
How often must I re-charge my batteries?
How can I ensure maximum battery life?
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5. Batteries carry a limited guarantee from the original
manufacturer which is subject to a stringent wear and
tear clause. Any battery faults due to a defect in the
original manufacture 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, mis-use or accidental damage
and, as such, is not covered by the manufacturer's
warranty. (This does not affect your statutory rights).
Note: If one battery becomes faulty during the guarantee
period only that battery from the pair will be replaced.
In circumstances when your Scooter is stowed in your car
etc., your batteries can be recharged away from your Scooter
with charging cable. The cable links together your battery
pack and Charger. Simply connect the 3-pin plug on your
battery pack ,Connect your Charger to a convenient wall
socket, switch on, your batteries are now being recharged
away from your Scooter.
Batteries are the fuel tank for your Scooter. They provide
the vital energy to power your vehicle. When you ride your
Scooter, the drive motor consumes the energy stored in
the batteries. The battery's energy is gradually reduced
over the period of driving time and will need to be replaced
before you can use your Scooter again. Similar to the
situation with a motor car, in that you need to replenish the
petrol as it is used up as energy, likewise with your Scooter,
you need to replace the used battery energy by re-charging
the discharged battery cells.
Your battery Charger is an intelligent automatic charging
instrument. Your Charger's robust framework contains a
number of quality components; namely a transformer, rectifier
and complex control circuitry. The Charger receives the 230
volts domestic electricity supply via a standard 3-pin wall plug
and reduces this voltage down to 24volts via a transformer.
At the same time it rectifies the A.C., alternating domestic
current into D.C., direct current. This matches exactly, the
voltage characteristics stored by your Scooter's batteries.
Your Charger automatically controls the re-charge cycle
from the moment that you switch it on to the moment the
green 'Charge Complete' light on the face of your Charger
illuminates. When your battery's voltage is very low, the
Charger will work extremely hard to replenish the spent energy.
This is called the 'Bulk Charging' stage. As the battery voltage
approaches 90% of the full charge capacity, the Charger
reduces its output for the final stage of the re-charge cycle.
The time taken from switch-on to the end of the bulk
charging will vary, depending on the amount that the batteries
have been used, or in time their age. At this point a timer is
automatically started, to regulate the final stage of the
charging cycle, this set time ensures maximum capacity and
CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES AWAY FROM YOUR
SCOOTER
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why do my batteries require recharging?
How does my Charger work?
CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES AWAY FROM YOUR
SCOOTER
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why do my batteries require recharging?
How does my Charger work?
