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Segway RMP – User Guide
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Charging
In order to maintain the best performance from your Segway RMP Battery Packs, fully charge
your Battery Packs for at least twelve hours, once a month, or once every twelve hours of
operation— whichever comes first. Make sure that your Battery Packs are within the specified
charging temperature range when charging. Even if you do not intend to immediately use your
new Segway RMP, you should still charge the Battery Packs for at least twelve hours as soon as
possible.
1. Make sure the Charge Port is dry. Do not insert the plug if it is wet.
2. Plug the blue end of the Power Cord (provided with your Segway RMP) into the Charge
Port on the RMP User Interface enclosure.
3. Plug the other end of the Power Cord into a grounded AC outlet (100 V to 240 V; 50 Hz
to 60 Hz). The Power Cord should be properly grounded.
Remember to charge your Segway RMP whenever it is not in use. You do not need to worry
about overcharging, so you should always plug your Segway RMP into AC power when it is not in
use. Even if you will not be using your Segway RMP for an extended period of time, you should
leave it plugged into AC power. Otherwise, the Battery Packs could fully discharge over time,
causing them permanent damage. Do not store your Segway RMP or Battery Packs for more
than one month without fully charging the Battery Packs at least once every thirty days. This
could cause permanent damage to the Battery Packs.
Before Each Use—Remember to Close the Charge Port Cover
Close the Charge Port Cover except when you are charging the Segway RMP. Closing the
Charge Port Cover will prevent water, dirt, dust, and other contaminates from entering through
the Charge Port and causing damage to your Segway RMP.
Limit NiMH Battery Pack Discharge for the First Five Uses
To maximize NiMH Battery Pack life and performance, follow this procedure to charge and
condition your new NiMH Battery Packs before the first use and after the first five uses:
1. As soon as possible and before your first use, charge the Battery Packs for at least
twelve hours.
2.
Limit the duration of the first five uses of your Segway RMP so that you do not excessively
discharge the NiMH Battery Packs. (72 volts for RMP200, 57 volts for RMP50).
3.
After each of your first five uses, charge the Battery Packs for at least eight hours.
