Batteries and charging
Maintenance free battery care plan
1.Only use an approved Sunrise Medical charger compatible with the vehicle to be charged.
2.Charge your batteries every night, regardless of the amount of use your mobility device has had during the day.
3.Do not interrupt the charging cycle.
4.If your mobility device is not required for use, it should remain connected to the charger until required. This will not damage the batteries, so long as the mains socket/plug is left switched on.
Do not turn the mains socket off with the charger still connected to the batteries will eventually deplete the battery charge.
5.If you leave your vehicle for an extended period (more than 5 days) first charge your batteries for 24 hours, then remove charger lead and disconnect the main battery lead(s).
6.Failure to allow for recharge will damage the batteries and can lead to shortened distances and permanent failure.
7.Do not top up the charge of your batteries during the day. Wait until the evening for a full overnight charge.
8.As a general rule, maintenance free batteries take longer to fully charge than lead acid batteries.
Always remember to remove the plug from your scoota after charging to prevent driving away whilst attached. The scoota can not be operated when being charged.
9.The battery terminals need to be checked regularly for signs of corrosion. If any corrosion is apparent, then clean the terminals completely (a wire brush is ideal) and
Caution!
Take care not to short circuit the battery terminals. When using metal tools, exercise great care. Remove all conductive jewellery (e.g. watches, necklaces etc.) before handling exposed batteries.
10.Following all the nine points above should result in a healthier battery, greater range for the vehicle user and a longer life for your batteries.
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