Full Product Manual

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Batteries
Battery Conditioning
New batteries cannot initially hold all of their capacity. The approximate capacity of the
battery pack increases as the number of charge cycles increases.
# of Charge Cycles:
New 15 30 45
Percent of Full Capacity:
80% 90% 95% 100%
Ambient Temperature Implications on Batteries
1. Battery range decreases as ambient temperature decreases. This can affect the range by up to
30%.
2. Batteries discharge when left uncharged. They can discharge up to 13% per month (higher
rates in warmer climates) with the key off and much faster if the key is left on.
3. Batteries can freeze if left uncharged at low ambient temperatures.
Percent Charged:
100% 50% 0%
A
pp
roximate Freezin
g
Point: -60° F 0° F 25° F
(-51° C) (-18° C) (-4° C)
Charger Operation
Open the hood and any door enclosures or zippers. This will decrease charger temperature, which
allows it to operate more efficiently, and shorten charge times. See pages 68-69 for charging
procedures.
1. Always use extension cords with the appropriate ratings for the country in which it is used. In
North America this is a UL rating. The cords must also be rated for the conditions in which they
are used, such as being rated for protection from oil in a garage or workshop environment.
2. Use the proper cord wire gauges for the cord length used:
Length:
<25 ft (7.5 m)
<50 ft (15 m) <100 ft (30 m)
Gauge:
16AWG (1.5mm2) 14AWG (2.5mm2) 10AWG (6.0mm2)
Battery Operation Range
Range is significantly affected by tire pressure, alignment, terrain and driving style. Always maintain
proper tire pressure as specified on safety labels.