Charging Instructions And Battery Considerations; Battery Charging Instructions; Battery Specifications - Handicare Fortress 2000 SERIES Owner's Manual

BATTERY CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS

A new set of batteries should always be fully charged before using your scooter. New batteries may not
perform to their peak during the first few weeks of use. The life expectancy of your batteries will be
increased by charging them fully on a consistent basis.
will remain on.
REQUIRED BATTERY CHARGING IN STORAGE
The batteries must be charged regularly whether the scooter is used or not. It is important to recharge the
batteries even when the scooter is in storage for a period of time such as during the winter. Failure to
recharge the batteries over several months will completely deplete the batteries and they may need to be
replaced. Note: All batteries experience a decreased capacity in cold temperature. Please consider this when
planning your trips.
Call your dealer for servicing if:
• The indicator light does not show yellow shortly after plugging in the charger and you are sure that the
batteries are not fully charged.
• The indicator light does not show green after charging for over nine hours.

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

Your scooter is powered by two deep cycle gel cell size U1 or GP22 batteries.
Gel cell batteries are spill proof and maintenance free. They are the only battery type that commercial
airlines will carry.
CAUTION: BATTERY CHARGING, MAINTENANCE AND TESTING SHOULD BE DONE
WHERE THERE IS VENTILATION. GASES EMITTED FROM RECHARGING BATTERIES ARE
EXPLOSIVE AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE.
The following guidelines are intended to assist you in the safe operation of your
Three Wheel or Four Wheel Power Scooter. If you have any questions about the
correct operation of your Scooter, please contact your Handicare Dealer.
CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS AND BATTERY CONSIDERATION
Make sure that the charger is in the "GEL OR SEALED BATTERIES"
setting.
DO NOT USE LIQUID ACID BATTERIES IN YOUR SCOOTER.
1. Connect the charger to the Charging Socket located on the tiller and
connect the charger into a 115 VAC outlet.
2. Verify that the yellow "charging" and the red "power on" indicator lights
are lit before walking away from your scooter.
3. The indicator lights will start alternating between "Green" and "Yellow"
when approaching full charge. When fully charged the "Green" light
NOTE: The scooter will not operate when the charger is plugged in.
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