Storage - Gio Electric ITALIA-MK Owner's Manual

All batteries are sealed and SHOULD NOT be taken apart without proper knowledge.
Battery life varies based on environment, usage and maintenance. Average battery life
for SLA (sealed lead acid battery) is 2-3 years / 250-350 charge cycles. To maximize
battery lifetime and prevent premature diminishment, store at 50% to 100% charge
capacity, and recharge the battery every 4-6 weeks.
The recommended temperature for the battery is between 0 and 35°C. Temperature
below -10°C may result in permanent damage to the battery. Keep the battery away
from fire, heat, direct sunlight and caustic substances. Do not break or damage the
battery. The battery acid contained inside is highly corrosive, flammable and may cause
severe injuries or explosion. If this should occur, rinse with plenty of water and call
emergency services immediately.
Your Gio Italia-Mk, its batteries and charger are specifically designed for each other, and
are not interchangeable with other models of scooters. There are many chargers in the
market that look similar, use of any other chargers may result in serious damage to all
components. The polarity, as well as the input and output voltages of the charger
supplied with your scooter is of the correct rating and type for your Italia-MK. This
information should be located on a label on the bottom of the charger.
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Always dispose of old batteries through an approved battery recycler, and keep children
and pets away from batteries.

Storage

When storing your GIO Italia-MK for extended periods such as during winter, we
suggest removing the batteries and storing them separately, inside a temperature
controlled space.
To charge the batteries separately from the scooter, they must first be disconnected and
removed. Disconnect and remove the gray L-shaped plug from the upper battery pack
and release the battery strap holding it in place. Carefully lift the upper battery out to
gain access to the lower battery then shift and pull the lower pack out as well. Ensure
the lead from the upper battery remains connected to the lower battery or reconnect it if
it comes loose during removal.
Once the battery packs are both removed they can be set up for off scooter charging as
per instructions on the next page.
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