Golden Technologies GC340 Batteries and Charging, To Charge the Batteries, Battery Maintenance

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Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440

X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE

BATTERIES AND CHARGING

Battery maintenance is the most important part of maintaining your scooter. Keeping the batteries fully charged helps to extend battery life. Use the following guidelines to help keep your batteries in optimum condition.

•To break-in the batteries, completely run down the batteries 4-5 times. This will in- crease battery life and help them retain their maximum charge.

•For daily use, keep batteries fully charged. We recommend that you plug in the off-board charger after each use and charge 6-8 hours.

•If you are not going to use the scooter for more than a week, fully charge the batteries and then disconnect them from the scooter. See figure 17.

To Charge the Batteries:

The charger for all Companion models is an off-

board charger. To charge the batteries, Plug the FIGURE 28. CHARGER PORT charger into the charger port on the tiller. See

figure 28.

Battery Maintenance

GEL-cell or AGM and SLA deep-cycle batteries are used for operating Golden Companion scooters.

•These batteries are maintenance free.

•There is no danger of spillage or leakage, so these batteries are safely transportable on aircraft, busses, trains, etc.

•By following the procedures set out in this manual, you can expect extended life from your Golden Companion’s batteries.

If the battery terminals become corroded:

•Corrosion can cause a poor electrical connection and operational problems.

•Clean corroded battery terminals with a stiff brush and a mix of baking soda and water.

Battery Cable Installation

If it becomes necessary to install new batteries, you may need to change each battery harness. See figure

29.Use a machine screw, a split washer, and a nut to attach the red cable ring terminal to the positive (+) battery terminal. Use a machine screw, a split washer, and a nut to attach the black cable ring terminal to the negative (-) battery terminal.

POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL

NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL

FIGURE 29. BATTERY HARNESS

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Contents Companion Companion I 3 wheel scooter Companion II 3 wheel scootersCompanion II 4 wheel scooters Standard Packing ListContents Introduction Features and Benefits Accessories for the Companion Scooters II. Safety Before Getting on Your CompanionDriving on Inclines Medication Rules for USE and Other Safety Considerations III. EMI/RFI IV. Your Golden Companion Your Golden CompanionSpecification GC240 GC340 GC440 Key Switch Speed Adjustment DialOperation Power Indicator LED Light Switch ButtonHorn Button Delta Tiller Throttle Control LeverArmrest Height Adjustment Finger Tip Tiller Adjustment LeverDC Voltage Meter Armrest Width Adjustment Seat Height AdjustmentSeat Rotation Lever Flip-up ArmrestsFreewheel Lever Engaged To Get on Your Companion VI. Riding Your CompanionSeat Steering Steering in ReverseRamps CurbsVII. Disassembly Removing the SeatRemoving the Rear Shroud Removing the BatteriesBattery Connectors Velcro Straps Disconnect the Front and Rear Frame SectionsBattery Installation VIII. AssemblyConnect the frame sections Reinstall the Seat Reinstall the ArmrestsIX. Transporting Your Companion To Transport Your CompanionCare and Maintenance Cleaning Your CompanionBattery Maintenance Battery Cable InstallationBatteries and Charging To Charge the BatteriesMain Circuit Breaker If Your Companion does not OperateRemedy Flash Codes 1 Flash Resetting the Main Circuit BreakerFlashes Consult your authorized Golden Technologies, Inc. dealer Care and Maintenance XI. Warranty XI. Warranty WARRANTY/REGISTRATION Form Golden Technologies Product Registration FormGolden Technologies 401 Bridge ST OLD Forge PA Bridge Street Old Forge, PA Tel
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