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Elite
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Mini XS Plus Rev.B
7.2 Charging batteries:
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Battery charger: Please read the owner’s manual with the
charger supplied carefully. The general procedures and effects
for the interference with the scooter and the batteries remain
valid
.
Battery care plan
Below is set out a battery care plan for maintenance free
batteries. This has been agreed between Sunrise Medical
and the battery manufacturers, to enable you to get the best
out of your batteries. If a different care plan is followed, this
may result in lower than expected performance from your
mobility vehicle.
• Only use an approved Sunrise Medical charger compatible
with the vehicle to be charged.
• Charge your batteries every night, regardless of the amount
of use your mobility device has had during the day.
• Charge the batteries in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not interrupt the charging cycle.
• If your mobility device is not required for use, it should
remain connected to the charger until required. This will
not damage your batteries, as long as the mains socket/plug
is left switched on. Turning the mains socket/plug off, but
leaving the mains cable plugged in will eventually deplete
your battery charge.
• If you leave your vehicle for an extended period (more than
15 days), charge the batteries fully and then disconnect the
main battery lead.
• Failure to allow for recharge will damage the batteries and
can lead to shortened distances and premature failure.
• Do not top up the charge of your batteries during the day.
Wait until the evening for a full overnight charge.
• As a general rule, maintenance free batteries take longer to
fully charge than “wet” lead acid batteries.
• The battery terminals need to be checked regularly for
signs of corrosion. If any corrosion is apparent, then clean
the terminals completely and re-grease the terminal using
Vaseline petroleum jelly, not ordinary grease. Ensure that
the terminal nut and bolt, cable clip and exposed cable are
completely covered with jelly.
• Following all the points above should result in a healthier
battery, greater range for the vehicle user and a longer life
for your batteries.
7.2.1 Charging Socket: (Fig. 7.1)
WARNING!
• The charging socket should only be used for connecting the
scooter battery charger plug to the scooter.
• The charging socket should not be used to supply power for
any other device.
• Connection of unapproved electrical devices may damage
the control system or compromise the EMC performance of
the scooter.
• Always put the socket cover back over the charging socket
when the battery charger plug has been removed.
Fig. 7.1
