Helio Electric Cycle Owner's Manual page 21

☺ "Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time."
The Charging Inlet
Charging your Helio Cycle is simple. The charging inlet is located under the rubber
splash cover on the instrument panel. Pull off the rubber cover and insert the proper
end of the provided charging cord. Plug the other end of the cord into any grounded
power outlet. The charging system draws a maximum of about 6 amps, which is
about what a toaster uses, so if you can use an outlet to make toast, you can use it to
charge your Helio Cycle. From a complete discharge it takes about 4 hours to
charge your Helio Cycle to over 80% capacity and about 5-7 hours to completely
recharge it. For faster charging, a fast charge connector is provided on every Helio
Cycle. The connector is located under the battery door. Directions for use are
included with the optional external fast charger that is required for fast charging.
When you disconnect the charging cord, replace the splash cover in the
power inlet. The splash cover prevents the inlet from collecting water. Also,
the cord comes with a Velcro strap. Take the cord with you by securely
attaching it under the seat or onto the cargo rack.
The Helio Cycle charger is so smart, it will accept any voltage from 100V to
240V at 50 or 60 HZ, and the charger will automatically shut off after the
batteries are fully charged. So, take your Helio Cycle with you anywhere in the
world. You don't need a converter – just plug it in.
The charging cord we provide is the same as a computer power cord. If
you lose your cord, you can get a cord to match the local outlet at any
computer store.
Charging Status Indicators
The charging indicator lights are located
just above the Charging Inlet and are
visible when the splash cover is
removed. When plugged in to an outlet,
you'll see one of two things:
1. Red light and Amber light -
batteries are being charged.
2. Red light and Green light –
battery charging is complete.
If you take care of your Helio Cycle batteries, they'll last longer. Do the
following two simple things when possible:
leave your Helio Cycle plugged in when you're not riding it, and
avoid completely depleting the batteries while riding.
- Steven Wright
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