Batteries And Charging - Gogo ES 8 Owner's Manual

I V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G

BATTERIES AND CHARGING

Your Travel Scooter requires two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and
maintenance free. They are recharged by the supplied off-board charging system.
Charge your Travel Scooter's batteries for 8 to 14 hours prior to using it for the first time.
Keep the batteries fully charged to keep your Travel Scooter running smoothly.
READING YOUR BATTERY VOLTAGE
The battery condition meter on the tiller console indicates the
approximate strength of your batteries using a colour code. From right
to left on the meter, green indicates fully charged batteries, yellow a
draining charge, and red indicates that an immediate recharge is
necessary. See figure 13. To ensure the highest accuracy, the battery
condition meter should be checked while operating your Travel
Scooter at full speed on a dry, level surface.
CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES
PROHIBITED! Removal of grounding prong can create
electrical hazard. If necessary, properly install an
approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet
having 2-pronged plug access.
PROHIBITED! Never use an extension lead to plug in your battery charger. Plug the
charger directly into a properly wired standard electrical outlet.
PROHIBITED! Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the Travel Scooter while
the batteries are charging. Pride recommends that you do not charge the batteries while
the Travel Scooter is occupied.
MANDATORY! Read the battery charging instructions in this manual and in the manual
supplied with the battery charger before charging the batteries.
WARNING! Explosive gases may be generated while charging the batteries. Keep the
Travel Scooter and battery charger away from sources of ignition such as flames or
sparks and provide adequate ventilation when charging the batteries.
WARNING! You must recharge your Travel Scooter's batteries with the supplied off-board
charger. Do not use an automotive-type battery charger.
WARNING! Inspect the battery charger, wiring and connectors for damage before each
use. Contact your authorised Pride Dealer if damage is found.
WARNING! Do not attempt to open the battery charger case. If the battery charger does
not appear to be working correctly, contact your authorised Pride Dealer.
WARNING! If the battery charger is equipped with cooling slots, then do not attempt to
insert objects through these slots.
WARNING! Be aware that the battery charger case may become hot during charging.
Avoid skin contact and do not place on surfaces that may be affected by heat.
WARNING! If your battery charger has not been tested and approved for outdoor use,
then do not expose it to adverse or extreme weather conditions. If the battery charger
is exposed to adverse or extreme weather conditions, then it must be allowed to adjust
to the difference in environmental conditions before use indoors. Refer to the manual
supplied with the battery charger for more information.
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Figure 13. Battery Condition Meter
Go-Go ES8