Sterling 2 - Manual (Page 23)

20 Iss 1
Battery and Charging Information
General information
Batteries are the power source for almost
all of the modern mobility products
available today. The design of batteries
used in mobility products is significantly
different from the batteries used to start
a car for example. Car batteries are
designed to release a large amount
of power over a short period of time,
whilst mobility batteries (commonly
called deep cycle batteries) release their
power evenly over a long period of time.
Therefore, due to the lower production
volumes and increased technological
requirements, mobility batteries are
typically more expensive. Commonly two
12 volt batteries are used together in a
mobility product giving a total voltage of
24 volts. The size of the battery (e.g. its
available power) is expressed in amps
per hour (e.g. 10amp/hr). The higher
the number, the bigger the battery size,
weight and, potentially, the greater the
distance you can travel.
Batteries
Your scooter is fitted with batteries that
require no maintenance, other than
regular charging.
If a battery is physically damaged, please
use extreme caution when handling it.
Beware! battery fluids are corrosive
and care should be taken at all times
to avoid contact with it. If it comes into
contact with the skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water. If
it comes into contact with the eye,
immediately flood the eye with running
cold water for at least 10 minutes and
seek medical attention.
In such an event, call your local dealer for
assistance.
Maintenance free
This is the type of battery used in the
battery pack. It uses GEL electrolyte
which is totally sealed within the battery’s
outer case. As the name implies, no
maintenance is required other than
regular charging. As the battery case
is sealed, you can safely transport
this type of battery without fear of acid
spilling. Furthermore, they are approved
for transportation on aircraft, boats and
trains.
It is recommended that the batteries are
always transported and stored upright.
Only use batteries supplied by an
authorised dealer.
Battery care
We have set out a battery care plan for
maintenance free batteries. If a different
care plan is followed, this may result in
lower than expected performance from
your mobility vehicle.
Note: Do not expose any part
of the battery to direct heat and
when charging always place on a
hard surface in a room with good
ventilation. You should not charge
the batteries in outdoor conditions.
Do not smoke when in the vicinity
of charging batteries. Exclude all
naked flames from the area.
Do not allow the batteries to freeze.
Please do not dispose of batteries
in normal waste, always recycle in
accordance with local laws.