Merits S742, Quick Reference Manual

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Getting to Know Your Scooter

Charge the batteries completely (8-12 hours) prior to first use. 
The Scooter  is supplied with closed battery packs which contains two 36Amp, 12
Volt sealed lead acid ba tteries. The battery packs are situated under the front of the
seat and can be removed by lifting them away from the chassis.  
Low temperatures, rough terrain and the weight of the user can affect battery
performance. Your battery gauge is a guide only to the level of charge remaining in 
your batteries and will give its best indication while the scooter is moving. 

Battery Charger
The battery charger is a 5-amp switch type off board. The battery charging ports are 
located on the battery pack* and the left side of the tiller (see images). *This special 
feature allows the batteries to be charged independently of the main scooter.  
Before using your scooter for the first time be sure to fully charge the batteries, this 
may take up to 12 hours.
To charge the batteries connect the 3-pin male charger plug into the charging
socket on the battery pack or tiller. Plug the 3-pin mains plug into a wall socket and 
switch on. A constant red light will show when the battery charger is connected and 
charging is underway (The green LED will flash if there is a break in the connection). 
The red light indicates that the batteries are receiving charge.
The  green LED will light when the charging cycle is complete. Always turn off 
mains power to the charger before disconnecting the plug from the battery box. 
To charge off board, the battery packs must be arranged as shown in the following 
image as the contacts must connect to create a circuit. 

Caution!  Do not charge the batteries for longer than 12 hours. Always charge 
the batteries in a well-ventilated indoor area. You must still maintain charging 
the batteries even if the scooter is not to be used for a prolonged period of 
time (2 to 3 weeks). Failure to do so could result in permanent damage and 
render the batteries unusable. Wherever possible do not interrupt the charge 
cycle until the batteries are fully charged. Continual interruption can 
permanently damage the batteries. If the charging lead should get damaged 
discontinue use immediately and seek a replacement from your dealer. ONLY
USE THE CHARGER SUPPLIED WITH YOUR SCOOTER. Do not leave the 
charger plugged into to the charger port after the charge is complete.
ALWAYS remove the keys from the scooter when charging.
      
Disposing and recycling of used batteries 
Batteries must always be recycled correctly. Do not dispose of them with your 
domestic refuge.

For further information regarding your nearest recycling facility please contact your 
local authority.  

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Batteries