Operation - TDR S161 Operating Instructions Manual

IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING
9.Connect the black battery cable to the negative (-) battery terminal of each
battery.
10.Position the lid back onto the battery pack ensuring all wires are inside the
pack so they don't become pinched.
11.Carefully turn t he pack upside down.
12.Re-install all screws and tighten.
NOTE: 17Ah batteries require the removal of a nut and bolt when
disconnecting the battery cable from the battery terminal.
NOTE: If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose
it in a Plastic bag and contact your local waste disposal agency or
authorized Provider for instructions on disposal and battery recycling which
is our recommended course of action.
Why do my new batteries seem weak?
Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than that used in car
batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries(Ni-cads), and other common battery types.
Deep-Cycle batteries are specifically designed to provide power, drain down their
charge, and then accept a relatively quick recharge(8 to 12 hours).
We work closely with your battery manufacture to provide batteries that best suit
your Travel Scooter's specific electrical demands. Fresh batteries are shipped
fully
charged to our customers during shipping. The batteries may encounter
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temperature extremes that can influence their initial performance. Heat diminishes
the charge on the battery; cold slows the available power and extends the time
needed to recharge the battery.
Figure 14.Battery replacement.
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IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING
It may take a few days for the temperature of your Travel Scooter's batteries to
stabilize and adjust to their new room or ambient temperature. More importantly,
It takes a few charging cycles (partial draining followed by full recharging) to
establish the critical chemical balance that is essential to a deep-cycle battery's
peak performance and long life.
Follow these steps to properly break in your Travel Scooter's new batteries for
maximum efficiency and service life.
1.Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use.This charging cycle brings
the battery up to about 88% of its peak performance level.
2.Operate your new Travel Scooter in familiar and safe areas. Drive slowly at first
and do not travel too far from your home or familiar surroundings until you have
become accustomed to your Travel Scooter's controls and have properly broken
in your Travel Scooter's batteries.
3.Fully recharge the batteries.They should be at over 90% of their peak
performance level.
4.Operate your Travel Scooter again.
5.Fully recharge the batteries again.
6.After four or five charging cycles, the batteries are able to receive a charge of
100% of their peak performance level and are able to last for an extended period
of time.
What about public transportation?
If you intend to use public transportation with your Travel Scooter ,you must
contact the transportation provider in advance to determine their specific
requirements.
V. OPERATION
BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR TRAVEL SCOOTER
Have you fully charged the batteries? See IV. "Batteries and Charging"
Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (rearward) position?
Never leave the manual freewheel lever in the forward position unless you are
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