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V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
During shipping, the batteries may encounter temperature extremes that can influence their initial perfor-
mance. Heat diminishes the charge on the battery; cold slows the available power and extends the time
needed to recharge the battery.
It may take a few days for the temperature of the batteries to stabilise and adjust to their new room or
ambient temperature. More importantly, it takes a few charging cycles—partial drains followed by full
recharging—to establish the critical chemical balance that is essential to a deep-cycle battery’s peak perfor-
mance and long life.
Please follow these steps to properly break-in your new batteries for maximum efficiency and service life.
1. Fully charge any new battery prior to its initial use. This initial charging cycle brings the batteries up to
about 88% of their peak performance level.
2. Operate your new scooter.
NOTE: Operate your scooter in familiar and safe areas. Drive slowly at first, and do not travel too far from
your home or familiar surroundings until you have become accustomed to the controls and have properly
broken in the batteries.
3. Fully recharge the batteries. This recharge should bring the batteries up to about 90% of their peak
performance level.
4. Operate your scooter again.
5. Fully recharge the batteries again.
6. After four or five charging cycles, the batteries are able to receive a charge of 100% of their peak
performance level and are able to last for an extended period of time.
How can I ensure maximum battery life?
Fully charged deep-cycle batteries provide reliable performance and extended battery service life. Keep the
batteries fully charged whenever possible. Batteries that are deeply discharged, infrequently charged, or
stored without a full charge may be permanently damaged and cause unreliable performance and limited
service life.
How should I store my scooter and its batteries?
See IX. “Care and Maintenance.”
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