User manual

Evolution Safari Scooters
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BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGING
The Evolution Safari Lite 4000 Portable scooter is supplied with maintenance - free, sealed lead
acid batteries. For easy handling , the batteries are contained within a battery pack. Battery life and
performance may be affected by temperature, terrain, condition of battery, the weight of the
user, care of batteries, and other conditions. The battery needle gauge is only a guide and is
most effective when the scooter is moving, only then is the true discharge level displayed.
When the scooter stops the battery needle gauge may indicate full.
An active user can use up to 30% of battery capacity or more per day.
Inactive users may only u se 50% of battery capacity in a week.
In both these instances the battery should be put on charge over night.
**Keeping the batteries charged at all times will extend the life of the batteries**
Battery Charger
The battery charger is a 3 - amp transformer type off board. The Safari Lite 4000 Portable scooter
has a built in charger port on the rear side of the battery pack. This special feature allows the
batteries within the battery pack to be charged without the scooter.
First Time Use
Prior to using your Safari Lite 4000 Portable scooter for the first time, you must charge the batteries
fully (refer to Battery Charging Procedures). Charging may take up to 12 hours. Charging the
batteries completely prior to first time use will benefit battery efficiency. Failure to do so may cause
damage.
Charging
To charge the batteries connect the 3 - pin male plug lead into the 3 - pin female battery - charging
socket located on the battery pack. Plug the A/C cord plug into the wall socket. The battery
charger has two indica tor lights. The red light, when solid, indicates power on. A flashing red light
indicates a problem in the connection to the batteries. If the red charging light flashes when
plugged into the battery pack, check the reset button and batteries for excessive discharge. The green
light, when flashing, indicates the batteries are charging. When the green light becomes solid, the
charging cycle is complete. Once the batteries are completely charged, unplug the A/C cord from
the wall then unplug the 3 -pin lead fr om the battery pack. Remember to always remove charger
once charging cycle is complete.
WARNING: Only use the original Evolution Technologies Inc. approved charger!
This charger is for indoor use only. DO NOT expose it to rain or water spray.
Do not lea ve the charger plugged into the charger port if the charger is not charging.