Owner`s manual

Apollo Owner’s Manual (Part Code: Z40977-00 Rev A) Page 8 of 11
BATTERY CHARGING
The Apollo comes with battery charger and removable power pack (see Parts Description section).
This power pack contains the batteries for recharging. The power pack can be charged either on board
the scooter or when removed. The charger has two LEDs. One will illuminate red when there is power
from the mains to charger. The second LED will illuminate amber whilst charging and then turn green
when charging is almost complete.
To charge the power pack:
1. Switch the scooter off with the ignition key
2. If desired, remove the power pack by squeezing the handle whilst pulling up the handle. When the
pack is removed, pull up the handle to its full extent and drag the power pack on its back wheels
like a suitcase (see photograph 3 in Parts Description).
3. Pull out the rubber protector covering the charge point on the power pack. Insert the charging
socket on the charger supplied.
4. Plug the mains lead into the charger and then in to the power socket and switch on.
5. Leave the batteries to charge for at least 12 hours and the charger’s LED has been green for more
than two hours.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Do not stand the battery charger on a carpet or other furnishing when in use.
• Always place on a hard surface in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not expose any part of your charger or battery to direct heat (e.g. a naked flame or gas /
electric fire).
• Do not use your battery charger outdoors.
• The charger has integral fan which operates whilst the charger LED is amber. If the LED is lit
amber but the fan is not working, replace the charger. Failure to so could result in damage.
CHANGING THE BATTERIES
• The power pack supplied is a sealed unit. If you need to change the batteries or require an
additional power pack these can be bought from your Medicare Technology dealer.
• Alternatively, Medicare Technology will refurbish your old unit with new batteries. Again, please
enquire with your Medicare Technology dealer.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
As with most electrically powered mobility products the crux of the performance lies in the treatment
of the batteries. Although sealed batteries are known as zero maintenance that only refers to the acid
level inside the battery. They must still be very well maintained in terms of charging.
Charging Procedure
The rule to follow regarding charging is as follows. Any time that the scooter has been used, even for
ten minutes, it should be put through a charging cycle, not charged for only a couple of hours. This
particular instruction requires following to the letter as partial charging can actually damage the
battery. Also, if either of the batteries was to fail under a year, and no bad cell was evident, they
would not be honoured by the manufacturer’s warranty as there was no defect with the product.
If the vehicle has not been used for a period of 2 weeks or more it is again worth putting it though a
charging cycle just to maintain the optimum performance of those batteries. If the product is not going
to be in use for a period of two weeks or longer, it is advisable to disconnect the batteries so that they
do not run down.