Initial Battery Charging

THE FREEWAY FREEDOM BATTERY PACK

To maximize the capacity and life of the Freeway Freedom rechargeable batteries, FULLY charge them for 16 hours before initial use.

1.FULLY discharge the batteries by running the unit 20 minutes ON ( I ) then 40 minutes OFF ( O ) until the unit no longer runs. Repeat cycle two (2) to three (3) times.

2.Next FULLY charge the batteries for 16 hours. Now the unit is ready for regular use with the batteries.

NOTE: Refer to NORMAL BATTERY CHARGING PROCEDURES in this manual for charging procedures.

NORMAL BATTERY CHARGING

PROCEDURES

The Freeway Freedom internal control circuit regulates the battery charging. The Freeway Freedom battery pack can be charged for as long as you require without damage. It will take approximately 16 hours to recharge a fully discharged battery.

NOTE: A FULLY charged battery should provide approximately 36 minutes of treatment time between charges.

1.Ensure that the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF ( O ) position.

2.If not already installed, attach the battery pack to the Freeway

Freedom. Refer to INSTALLING THE FREEWAY FREEDOM BATTERY PACK section in this manual.

CAUTION

Your power supply at the DC inlet MUST BE the correct polarity (Refer to SPECIFICATIONS in this manual). The Freeway Freedom will NOT charge batteries from an incorrect polarity DC supply.

3.Connect the AC/DC power pack or 12 volt DC lead to the DC power inlet on the Freeway Freedom and connect the other end to a suitable power supply (wall or car outlet). The GREEN

Charging indicator light ( ) will come ON to show that the unit is charging.