9.4 Power Pack
Always follow the maintenance and charging instructions found in Chapter 5 for the Power Pack.
9.5 Disposing of the Old Battery Pack
Important! Do not place used batteries in your household trash. The battery must be collected, recycled,
or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner. Return the old power pack to an approved sealed lead
(acid) battery recycler.
9.6 Splicing the Perimeter Wire
If the Perimeter Wire needs to be spliced: Use the connectors supplied in the box, as shown in figure 9.3. It
is waterproof and gives a reliable electrical connection.
Strip 1.5 cm (0.5 inch) of Twist the stripped Screw the silicone filled wire
each wire ends together ends together nut on the twisted ends.
Make sure it is tight.
Important Information!
Twisted cables, or a screw terminal, insulated with insulation tape is not a satisfactory splice.
Soil moisture will cause the conductors to oxidize and after a while result in broken circuit.
Figure 9.3
9.7 Charging Station
Keep the Charging Station entrance and area clean from leaves, sticks and twigs and any other debris that
may tend to collect in these areas. Do not spray a water hose directly onto or into the Charging Station.
Use a damp rag and brush to clean the surface and area under the Charging cover where the contacts are.
Use care when trimming around the Charging Station with a powered weed trimmer. Damage to the
surface or power cord may occur. Treat any insect mounds, which may appear with a locally
recommended insecticide. In the event of damage to any part of the power cord, stop use of the Charging
Station, disconnect the power supply and replace the power cord.
9.8 Winter Storage
Power Pack
Fully charge the Power Pack till ‘Ready keep charging’ is displayed and store it separately from the
RoboMower off the ground i.e. on a wooden shelf in a dry location and a cool place not colder than -4ºF (-
20 ºC). A fully charged Power Pack may be stored for up to 3 months before recharging it, if stored in a
cool, dry place. Charge the Power Pack before using the RoboMower for the first time of the season.
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