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Taking care of your scooter batteries: THE DO’S & DONT’S

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Not all batteries are the same. What’s a good way to care for one type of battery can damage another type

Scooter and Powerchair batteries are designed to “Deep Cycle”, and when they aren’t being used they like to be kept on charge and left to ‘trickle charge’. Trickle charging uses very little electricity – a fraction of what it takes if you leave your TV on standby – and ensures that your batteries are always topped up and are ready for use.

To get the best out of your batteries:

  • DO
    • SCOOTER STORAGE COVER PICKeep your batteries and scooter in a cool dry place – Waterproof covers are available for different sized scooters.
    • Put your batteries on charge when you have finished using your scooter for the day, and leave them on charge until the next time you use your scooter – unless you are going away for an extended period of time or storing the scooter away for winter.
    • Fully charge your batteries and disconnect them if you are not going to be using your scooter for more than a month, then, at least once a month, you should fully recharge your batteries and disconnect them again. Remember to fully charge your batteries before you start regularly using your scooter again.
  • DO NOT
    • Take your batteries off charge before they are fully charged.
    • Leave your charger connected to your batteries if the mains socket is switched off – If there is no current flowing from the mains through the charger to your scooter the flow of power will go into reverse and the power in your battery will be drawn out. The longer you leave it this way, the more seriously your batteries will be depleted, leaving them at severe risk of failure on your next journey.
    • Use the incorrect charger for your batteries – if you break or lose your charger be sure to replace it with one that’s approved and or supplied by the scooter manufacturer or by specialist mobility dealers.

Batteries don’t last forever but by following these simple suggestions you can keep your batteries in good condition for longer.

 

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