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Iss 4
Batteries and charging
Maintenance free battery care
plan
1. Only use an approved Sunrise
Medical charger compatible with
the vehicle to be charged.
2. Charge your batteries every
night, regardless of the amount
of use your mobility device has
had during the day.
3. Do not interrupt the charging
cycle.
4. If your mobility device is not
required for use, it should remain
connected to the charger until
required. This will not damage
the batteries, so long as the
mains socket/plug is left switched
on.
Do not turn the mains socket
off with the charger still
connected to the batteries
will eventually deplete the
battery charge.
5. If you leave your vehicle for an
extended period (more than 5
days) first charge your batteries
for 24 hours, then remove
charger lead and disconnect
the main battery lead(s).
6. Failure to allow for recharge will
damage the batteries and can
lead to shortened distances
and permanent failure.
7. Do not top up the charge of
your batteries during the day.
Wait until the evening for a full
overnight charge.
8. As a general rule, maintenance
free batteries take longer to
fully charge than lead acid
batteries.
Always remember to remove
the plug from your scoota
after charging to prevent
driving away whilst attached.
The scoota can not be
operated when being
charged.
9. The battery terminals need to
be checked regularly for signs
of corrosion. If any corrosion is
apparent, then clean the
terminals completely (a wire
brush is ideal) and re-grease
the terminals using Vaseline
petroleum jelly, not ordinary
grease. Ensure that the
terminal nuts and bolts, cable
clips and exposed cable are
completely covered with jelly.
Caution!
Take care not to short circuit the
battery terminals. When using
metal tools, exercise great care.
Remove all conductive jewellery
(e.g. watches, necklaces etc.)
before handling exposed batteries.
10.Following all the nine points
above should result in a
healthier battery, greater range
for the vehicle user and a
longer life for your batteries.