V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
5.When the batteries are fully charged, unplug the charger power cord from the wall outlet, recoil the cord, and place it neatly inside the utility tray.
6.Unplug both battery harnesses.
7.Reassemble your Scooter as described in VIII. “Assembly and Disassembly.”
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Figure 9. Utility Tray and Batteries
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
How does the charger work?
When your Hurricane’s battery voltage is low, the charger works harder and sends more electrical current to the batteries to bring up their charge. As the voltage of the batteries approaches a full charge, the charger sends less electrical current to the batteries. When the batteries are fully charged, the current sent to them from the charger is at nearly zero amperage. Therefore, when the charger is plugged in, it maintains the charge on the batteries but does not overcharge them. Even though the charging maintenance feature is built into your Hurricane’s onboard charger, we do not recommend that you charge your Hurricane’s batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.
What does the LED on the charger indicate?
The red LED indicates that the batteries are being charged. The green LED turns on after the batteries have been fully charged. In some instances, the green LED may stay on after the charger has been unplugged from the wall outlet.Although users may perceive this as a charger malfunction, it is normal. The green LED goes off after a few minutes, when the batteries reach 26 VDC.
Can I use a different charger?
For the safest, most efficient, and balanced charging of your Hurricane’s batteries, you should simultaneously charge both batteries using only the manufacturer supplied onboard battery charger.
How often must I charge the batteries?
Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your Hurricane’s batteries: all day Scooter use on a daily basis and infrequent Scooter use.
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