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REMOVING THE BATTERY DOOR OR DASH PLATE exposes dangerous
high-current wires and sensitive electronic components. Even when the
ignition is off, Helio Cycle batteries and high-current wires contain enough
electricity to MELT METAL! Severe injury could result!
Replacing / Swapping Battery Packs
Generally, you will not need to replace your batteries for many thousands of miles of
use. However you might wish to switch battery packs to achieve quick 'turn-around'
when you don't have the time to wait for the batteries to recharge. In either case, the
procedure is nearly the same, and it should only take you a few minutes.
Before starting this procedure, be sure that your Helio Cycle is turned off, the
charging cord is NOT connected, and that you have removed metal items from your
fingers and wrists: watches, rings, etc. The batteries contain dangerous amounts of
energy and can cause very serious burns. If you do not feel comfortable with this
procedure, please call us for help, or bring it to your local automobile shop for
assistance in handling the batteries.
Removing the batteries:
1. With the 3mm allen key provided, remove the two screws holding the battery
door, and lift off the battery door.
2. You should notice a black nylon strap, and a number of connectors that
connect the batteries to the cycle. Locate and disconnect the Black/Red
(sometimes this connector will have a piece of white tape) connector that runs
between the forward and aft battery. (If there is a small green wire attached to
the rearward battery black terminal, detach that connector also.)
3. Locate and disconnect the Red/Red connector
4. Locate and disconnect the Black/Black connector
5. Unclip the nylon hold down strap.
6. Remove the aft battery using the lift handle(s) that lie flat along the edge of the
battery.
7. Remove the forward battery using the lift handle(s) that lie flat along the edge
of the battery.
Installing the batteries:
Make sure your replacement battery pack is correctly wired with the same wires,
connectors, and protection covers that were on the battery pack that you removed.
IF you are swapping packs, the fresh pack should already have wires. If you are
replacing – you will need to switch the wires from the old batteries to the new.
If you purchased a REPLACEMENT Battery Pack, you did not receive wires attached
to the batteries and you will need to remove the wire connectors from the old
batteries and attach them to the new batteries. Please carefully read the instructions
that came with your replacement battery pack. If you purchased a SPARE Battery
pack, a wire and connector set came attached to the spare battery pack and you will
not need to use any tools.
1. Before installing be sure the wires are securely attached and the protective
caps fully cover the terminals.
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