decon E-Drive PLUS User Manual page 69

● Be sure to store the disconnected battery with the protective cap on it.
Exposed contacts can cause short circuits and lead to a fire or battery rupture.
TIP • If you are unable to charge the battery
Refer to "14. Troubleshooting, Repairs, Warranty".
• If the vehicle has traveled a long distance or on a long uphill grade, or if it has
been left outside in the cold for a long time, the battery temperature may not be
suitable for charging.
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In such a case, the charger may not start charging (remains in standby mode)
until the battery has reached a suitable temperature.
(3) Suitable temperature for charging
Charge the battery in an environment with a tem-
perature of 10 to 25°C.
• To protect the battery, if the internal tempera-
ture of the battery is under 0°C or over 40°C,
charging does not star t. Instead, it enters a
standby mode. During this time, the charge
lamp (green) flashes.
While in standby mode, when the battery reach-
es an appropriate temperature, the charge lamp
will change from a flashing to an "on" state, and
charging will start automatically. (The length of
the standby time varies with conditions.)
• The battery temperature increases during charging. However, if the battery temperature
rises above 50°C, the power for the charger will turn off to protect the battery.
Since charging has not ended, it is necessary to charge again after the battery temper-
ature has decreased.
Charging a battery immediately after travel, or charging a new battery is likely to cause
its temperature to increase, which increases the likelihood of the charger stopping
charging before completion.
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WARNING
Charge lamp (green)
Charge lamp (green)