Charger And Proper Usage; Charging Procedure - Gio Electric Italia 500W Manual

Operator, Safety, And General Maintenance Manual
Do not break or burn the battery. The battery acid or lithium-ion substrates contained inside are
highly corrosive and flammable and may cause severe injuries or explosion. If this should occur,
rinse with plenty of water and call emergency services immediately.
Battery capacity diminishes in temperatures below 15 degrees C, and will reduce distance
capability by 20%-30%.
Keep battery away from fire, heat, and other caustic substances.

3 Charger and proper usage:

GIO lithium-ion and lead-acid-gel batteries as well as their respective chargers are purpose built
for GIO electric bicycles, and are not interchangeable.
Use of any other chargers may result in serious damage to all components. The polarity, as well
as the input and output voltages of the charger supplied with your scooter at the point of the
original sale is of the correct rating and type, and this information should be located on a label
on the bottom of the charger.
NOTE: Unless the riding distance was very short, it is generally advisable to fully recharge the
battery after each ride. This will insure the longest possible battery life, because if the battery is
left in a low state of charge for long periods of time the battery life will be diminished.
3.1
After making sure that the master power key switch is off, connect the output plug from the
charger to the charging receptacle on the scooter/battery. Then plug the charger into the
correct voltage power outlet and the light should turn red which would indicate that it is
charging. Once the battery fully charged the light will turn green. It is normal for the charger to
get warm, and always be sure it is well ventilated, unobstructed and kept dry at all times. To
disconnect the charger, first remove the plug from the local power source and then disconnect
it from the scooter/battery.
It is designed to turn green once the battery is fully charged. If it does not do so after 12 hours,
it is likely some problem has developed. To avoid overcharging or other damage, immediately
unplug the charger and contact your local dealer.
When charging a battery separate from the scooter, always place the battery on a cool, flat
surface. Concrete floors are not recommended for lengthy periods, and never place the battery
on its side or upside down. Also, never put anything on top of the charger when charging and
keep it dry at all times.
Avoid dropping the battery or charger.
Never allow children to insert objects into the charger or plugs. There are high voltages inside.
Please keep charger out of reach of children.
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