Batteries And Charging - Golden Technologies Golden Companion GC240 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT! New batteries MUST be fully charged prior to the initial use of your scooter.
Charge new batteries for 12 hours even if the battery gauge already shows a full charge.
This is to condition your new batteries for maximum performance.
WARNING! Corrosive chemicals contained inside the battery.
WARNING! Charger surface can become HOT.
BATTERIES AND
Battery maintenance is the most important part of maintaining your scooter. Keeping the
batteries fully charged helps to extend battery life. Use the following guidelines to help keep your
batteries in optimum condition.
 For daily use, keep batteries fully charged. We recommend
that you plug in the off-board charger after each use and
charge 6-8 hours.
 If you are not going to use the scooter for more than a
week, fully charge the batteries and then disconnect them
from the scooter. See figure 18 on page 25.
To Charge the a
The charger for all Companion models is an off-board charger.
To charge the batteries, plug the charger into the charger port
on the tiller. See figure 28.
Battery a
MANDATORY! Use only AGM or GEL-cell SLA deep-cycle batteries for operating Golden
 These batteries are maintenance free.
 There is no danger of spillage or leakage, so these batteries
are safely transportable on air craft, busses, trains, etc.
Note: Check with your carrier for their specific rules
prior to transport.
By following the procedures set out in this manual, you can

expect extended life from your Golden Companion's
batteries.
If the battery terminals become corroded:
 Corrosion can cause a poor electrical connection and
operational problems.
Clean corroded battery terminals with a stiff brush and a

mix of baking soda and water.
Battery Cable s a a
If it becomes necessary to install new batteries, you may need
to change each battery harness. See figure 29. Use a machine
screw, a flat washers, a second flat washer, split washer, and a
nut to attach the red cable ring terminal to the positive (+)
battery terminal. Use a machine screw, a flat washers, a second
flat washers, split washer, and a nut to attach the black cable
ring terminal to the negative (-) battery terminal.
X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Explosive battery conditions exist.
Electrical hazard!
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Companion scooters.
FIGURE 28. CHARGER PORT
FIGURE 29. BATTERY HARNESS
30
Battery
Black ‐ Red +