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5 . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
Your scooter uses two long-lasting, 12-volt deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free.
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Fully charge the batteries prior to using the scooter for the first time.
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FULLY CHARGE
THE BATTERIES
AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK
AS FAILURE TO DO SO
WILL SIGNIFICANTLY
DAMANGE THE BATTERIES.
This is essential
REGARDLESS OF THE SCOOTER’S USE.
FOLLOW THESE EASY STEPS TO CHARGE THE BATTERIES SAFELY
1.
Position scooter close to a standard electrical socket.
2.
Remove the key from the key switch.
3.
Make certain that the manual free-wheel lever is in the down (drive) position.
4.
Plug the charger output cable into charging socket on scooter.
5.
Extend the charger power lead and plug into the wall outlet.
6.
We recommend charging the batteries for at least 8 - 14 hours.
7.
When the batteries are fully charged, the orange LED light on the charger will turn to green.
8.
When the batteries are fully charged, unplug the charger power lead from the electrical socket and
unplug cable from charging socket.
9.
Place charger in a safe place for future use.
BATTERIES AND CHARGING - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
Can I use a different charger?
For the safest, most efficient, and balanced charging of the s
cooter’s batteries, we highly recommend the
simultaneous charging of both batteries together using the original battery charger.
What do the LEDs on the battery charger indicate?
The battery charger is equipped with two Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that indicate the charging status of
the batteries. The red LED indicates the battery charging is in progress. The green LED indicates the
batteries are fully charge.
How often must I charge the batteries?
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If the scooter is used daily, charge it every night. We recommend that you charge your s
cooter’s
batteries for 8 to 14 hours after daily use.
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If you use your scooter once a week or less, charge its batteries at least once a week for 12 to 14
hours at a time.
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Keep your s
cooter’s batteries fully charged.
Leaving your batteries partially discharged will damage
the batteries.
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Avoid deeply discharging your s
cooter’s batteries.
If batteries become completely discharged recharge
them as soon as possible.
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Do not charge the batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.