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V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
How does the charger work?
When your scooter’s battery voltage is low, the charger works harder, sending more electrical current to the batteries to bring up their charge. As the batteries approach a full charge, the charger sends less and less electrical current. When the batteries are fully charged, the current sent from the charger is at nearly zero amperage. There- fore, when the charger is plugged in, it maintains the charge on your scooter’s batteries, but does not overcharge them. We do not recommend that you charge your scooter’s batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.
What if my scooter’s batteries won’t charge?
νEnsure the red (+) and black
νEnsure both ends of the charger power cord are inserted fully.
Can I use a different charger?
For the safest, most efficient, and balanced charging of your scooter’s batteries, we prefer and highly recommend simultaneous charging of both batteries with the
How often must I charge the batteries?
Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your scooter’s batteries:
νAll day scooter use on a daily basis.
νInfrequent or sporadic scooter use.
With these considerations in mind, you can determine how often and for how long you should charge your scooter’s batteries. We designed the
νIf you use your scooter daily, charge its batteries as soon as you finish using it for the day.Your scooter will be ready each morning to give you a full day of service. We recommend that you charge your scooter’s batteries for 8 to 14 hours after daily use.
νIf you use your scooter once a week or less, charge its batteries at least once a week for 12 to 14 hours at a time.
νKeep your scooter’s batteries fully charged.
νAvoid deeply discharging your scooter’s batteries.
How can I ensure maximum battery life?
Fully charged
What about public transportation?
If you intend to use public transportation with your scooter, you must contact the transportation provider in ad- vance to determine their specific requirements.
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