Batteries And Charging - Golden Eagle GR595 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 CHARGING

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.
"For best results please charge your batteries overnight after every use."
• 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 14 on page 25.
Charging Guidelines Checklist to Maximize Battery Life
 Use only the automatic off-board charger supplied for all routine charging.
 Never use an automotive or wet type charger.
 Avoid deep discharges and never drain the batteries completely.
 Do not leave batteries in a low state of charge for extended
periods. Charge a discharged battery as soon as possible.
 Fully recharge batteries regularly.
 Always store batteries fully charged.
 Check stored batteries once a month and recharge as
necessary.
To Charge the Batteries:
The charger for all Golden Eagle models is an off-board
charger. To charge the batteries, lift the cover and plug
the charger into the charger port on the tiller. See
figure19.
When the batteries are fully charged, disconnect the
charger power cord from the wall outlet and from the
charging socket.
Your scooter will not move while the charger remains connected.
Battery Maintenance
MANDATORY! Use only AGM or GEL-cell SLA
deep-cycle batteries for operating Golden Eagle scooters.
• These batteries are maintenance free.
• There is no danger of spillage or leakage, so these batteries are safely transportable on
aircraft, busses, trains, etc.
• By following the procedures set out in this manual, you can expect extended life from
your Golden Eagle's batteries.
X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Explosive battery conditions exist.
Electrical hazard!
Charger Port
Figure 19.
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Key Switch
Battery Charging