TAKING CARE OF YOUR BATTERIES
How to prolong the life of your battery.
When you first install your new battery, place it on charge for at least 24 hours.
If your
vehicle is stored for any length of time, firstly charge fully then
disconnect your batteries.
Charging
Battery technology has changed conciderably over recent years.
Batteries today, especially gell/sealed batteries, offer more power for
their size and provide longer performance.
Try wherever possible to fully cycle your battery before charging and
then fully charge before re-use.
Always use the correct charging system for the batteries in use. Never
use Car chargers on Gell batteries. Never completly discharge your battery.
Warning!
Batteries can be hazardous. All batteries, wet, sealed and gell units
contain lead and sulphuric acid, both are highly toxic and sulphuric
acid is highly corrosive.
Charging
Here are some simple rules for proper battery charging.
- Use the chair manufacturer's automatic charger for all routine
charging. (leave your automatic charger turned on whenever possible,
you cannot over charge a battery when using automatic 3 stage
chargers.)
- Never run your batteries completely flat.
- With smaller travel scooters charge after every days use
Battery Life
- Your battery will wear out with age or frequency of use, as the
battery gets older your scooter will travel slower or shorter
distances.
- If you use your scooter very regularly then the battery will obviusly wear out faster.
Distance
- The distance you can expect from fully charged batteries will be greatly influenced by weight and terrain.
How Often Should You Charge
- Daily users - charge daily as soon as you are done using it.Your
scooter will be ready each morning to give you a full days service
- If you use your scooter infrequently(once a week or less),charge the batteries once a week for 12 to 14 hours
- With smaller travel scooters charge after every days use
- Remember to always remove the key from your scooter so it is not accidently left on
Battery Storage
- Store batteries fully charged. Check once a month and recharge as
needed. Wet batteries can hold their charge up to three months, selaed
models six to twelve months. Remember if storing your chair for longer
than a few weeks, it's best to charge the batteries and then disconnect
them.
Undercharging
A battery operated with insufficient charge over a long period of time
may develop a type of sulphate on the plates. This sulphate is dense
and hard, and cannot be readily converted to normal active material
again. In this condition the battery is unable to deliver it's full
power.
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