TDR S161 Operating Instructions Manual page 16

IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING
often enough and if you do not charge them on a regular basis. Following the
guidelines below will provide safe and reliable battery operation and charging.
If you use your Travel Scooter daily, charge its batteries as soon as you finish
using it for the day. Your Travel Scooter will be ready each morning. We
recommend that you charge your Travel Scooter's batteries for 8 to 12 hours after
Daily use.
If you use your Travel Scooter once a week or less, charge its batteries at least
once a week for 12 to 14 hours at time.
keep your Travel Scooter's batteries fully charged.
Avoid deeply discharging your Travel Scooter's batteries.
How can I ensure maximum battery life?
Fully charged deep -cycle batteries provide reliable performance and extended
battery life. Keep your Travel Scooter's batteries fully charged whenever possible.
Protect your Travel Scooter and batteries from extreme heat or cold. Batteries that
are regularly and deeply discharged, infrequently charged stored in extreme
temperatures, or stored without a fully charge may be permanently damaged,
causing unreliable performance and limited service life.
How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?
Rarely would you have ideal driving conditions --- smooth, flat hard driving
surfaces with no wind or curves. Often you will face hills, pavement cracks,
uneven and loosely packed surfaces curves and wind. All of these affect the
distance of running time per battery charge. Below are a few suggestions for
obtaining the maximum range per battery charge.
Always fully charge your Travel Scooter's batteries prior for daily use.
Limit your baggage weight to essential items.
Try to maintain an even speed while your Travel Scooter is in motion.
Avoid stop-and-driving.
What type and size of battery should I use?
Your Travel Scooter requires two deep cycle batteries. We recommend only
sealed maintenance-free types such as AGM or Gel-Cell. Do not use we-cell
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batteries, which have removable. Refer to the specifications table for size as
batteries differ depending on manufacture.
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IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING
WARNING! Corrosive chemicals are contained in batteries
Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of
leakage or explosive conditions.
NOTE: Sealed batteries are not serviceable. Do not remove the caps.
MANDATORY! Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead compounds. Wear goggles and
gloves when handling batteries and wash hands.
WARNING! Always use two batteries for the exact same
type, chemistry, and amp-hour(Ah)capacity. Refer to the
specifications table in this manual and in the manual supplied with the
battery charger for recommended type and capacities.
WARNING! Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both
batteries at the same time.
WARNING! Contact your Provider if you have any questions regarding the
batteries in your Travel Scooter.
WARNING! Do not replace the batteries while the Travel Scooter is occupied
WARNING! The batteries on your Travel Scooter should only be serviced or
replaced by an authorized provider or a qualified technician.
How do I change a battery in my Travel Scooter?
1.Remove the battery pack from the Travel Scooter.
2.Carefully turn the pack upside down.
3.Remove the eight(8) screws from the perimeter of the battery pack.
4.Carefully turn the pack right side up and remove the lid.
5.Disconnect the black (-) and red (+) battery cables from the battery terminals of
each of battery: See figure14
6.Remove the old batteries.
7.Place the new batteries into battery pack.
8.Connect the red battery cable to the positive (+) battery terminal of each battery.
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