Batteries And Charging - Golden Buzzaround Extreme GB118EX 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.

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 remove the battery packs from the scooter. See figure 15 on page 26.
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 Buzzaround Extreme models is an off-board
charger. To charge the batteries, plug the charger into the charger
port on the side of the console. See figure 26. When the batteries are
fully charged, disconnect the charger power cord from the wall outlet
and from the charging socket.
Note: 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 the
Golden Buzzaround XL scooters.
• These batteries are maintenance free.
• There is no danger of spillage or leakage, so these batteries are safely transportable on
aircraft, buses, trains, etc.
• By following the procedures set out in this manual, you can expect extended life from
our Golden Buzzaround XL's batteries.
X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING! Corrosive chemicals contained inside the battery.
Explosive battery conditions exist.
WARNING! Charger surface can become HOT.
Electrical hazard!
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Circuit
Breaker
Figure 25. Battery Pack
Charger Port
Figure 26. Tiller