Zap DX - Manual (Page 17)

Battery Care
To ensure your new ZAP battery gives its best performance,
these following suggestions must be followed.
1) Your ZAP Power System should be stored and charged at temperatures between 50° F (10° C) and 100° F (38° C).
2) Keep your battery charged. Batteries stored for long periods of time will self-discharge. The higher the
temperature, the greater the rate of self-discharge.
3) Keep the terminals clean and tight.
4) Handle it with care (don’t drop it).
5) Recharge your battery as soon as you can after riding. The ZAP battery will take 4-10 cycles of riding and
charging to bring the battery up to its full potential. Greater depth of discharge on a continual basis will
diminish the overall life of the battery (see charts below).
BATTERY PACK REPLACEMENT
Batteries must be recycled. To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of properly. Local, state or federal
laws may prohibit disposal of lead-acid batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority for information
regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
When the battery needs to be replaced, we recommend that you contact your nearest ZAP authorized dealer.
BATTERY PREPARATION
FOR RECYCLING
WARNING
Upon the removal of the battery, cover
the terminals with heavy duty adhesive
tape. Do not attempt to destroy or dis-
assemble battery pack or remove any of its components.
Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects
and/or body parts as short circuit may result. Keep away
from children. Failure to comply with these warnings
could result in fire and/or serious injury.
15
115 ° F
46 ° C
104 ° F
40 ° C
77 ° F
25 ° C
32 ° F
0 ° C
5 ° F
-15 ° C
Temperature Effects on Battery Capacity
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Temperature
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A SEALED LEAD-ACID
BATTERY. IT MUST BE RECYCLED
OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
RECYCLE
Pb
Remember: Charge fully immediately after every each use