Batteries and charging
General information
Batteries are the power source for almost all of the modern mobility products available today. The design of batteries used in mobility products is significantly different from the batteries used to start a car for example. Car batteries are designed to release a large amount of power over a short period of time, whilst mobility batteries (commonly called deep cycle batteries) release their power, evenly, over a long period of time. Therefore, due to the lower production volumes and increased technological requirements, mobility batteries are typically more expensive. Commonly two 12 volt batteries are used together in a mobility product giving a total voltage of 24 volts. The size of the battery, (e.g. its available power) is expressed in amps per hour (e.g. 74amp/hr). The higher the number, the bigger the battery size, weight and, potentially, the greater the distance you can travel.
Battery types
Your Scoota should be fitted with a pair of one type of either 56 or upto 74 Amp maintenance free batteries.
Always be careful handling the battery if the battery casing is broken, as corrosive acid may be leaking.
The capacity at 5 hrs. discharge time = 56Ah and 74Ah.
ISO
Maximum size of batteries is 276mm x 176mm x 220mm.
The batteries are interchangeable and so can be connected to either side.
Please do not dispose batteries, always recycle.
Maintenance free
This type of battery uses a different method of carrying the electrolyte which is totally sealed within the battery’s outer case. As the name implies, no maintenance is required other than regular charging. As the battery case is sealed, you can safely transport this type of battery without fear of acid spilling. Furthermore, they are approved for transportation on aircraft.
It is recommended that the batteries are always stored upright.
Only use dry batteries supplied by an authorised Sunrise Dealer.
Battery care
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.
Note: Do not expose any part of the battery to direct heat and when charging always place on a hard surface in a room with good ventilation. You should not charge the batteries in outdoor conditions.
Do not smoke when in the vecinity of charging batteries. Exclude all naked flames from the area.
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