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10. BATTERY CHARGING
The battery charger supplied is special to your Breeze Midi and so it may not be suitable for any other powered
mobility product. Only use the charger supplied with your Breeze Midi as other makes of chargers may
permanently damage your batteries and would void the warranty.
To charge your batteries follow these simple steps.
1. Switch OFF your Breeze Midi and remove the key.
2. Plug the charger lead into the socket located on the tiller (fig 3.3).
3. Push the plug from the charger into a suitable wall outlet and switch on.
4. A red light on the charger will come on advising power is on.
5. An orange light will come on indicating it is charging.
6. After a further period of time a green light will show advising the batteries are fully charged.
7. At this time the charger can be disconnected and the Breeze Midi is ready for use. NB At the point the green
light comes on the charger will automatically stop charging although the light will still be on. The batteries cannot
overcharge.
8. Although to get out of trouble the batteries can be put on charge for a short period of time, it is always best to
go through a complete charge cycle each time. Excessive short period charging will be detrimental to battery life.
9. For the best results and to prolong battery life, try to run the battery down by at least 50% before recharging
and in addition it is always best to go through a complete charge cycle each time.
10. Depending on the depth of the discharge, the minimum time taken to recharge serviceable batteries fully will
vary up to 12 hours. Please note that this time may increase as batteries get older. During periods without use
(perhaps during the winter) it is wise to charge the batteries every 4 to 6 weeks.
11. For the best results your batteries must be cycled for their first 10-15 charges. This means run them down as
much as you safely can in use and then give them a full charge. They will not work at their best until this process
has been carried out. It can also prolong battery life.
You will find that the distance that your Breeze Midi can travel will gradually increase over the first few weeks of
use as the batteries reach their optimum efficiency after approximately 12 cycles of discharge and recharge. NB
When the charger is plugged into Breeze Midi an automatic inhibit device will shut down the scooter stopping
anything being used whilst plugged into the charger.
From time to time the type of charger may change so please read instructions on charger.
Care! Warning
* Do not smoke or use a naked flame while your batteries are being charged.
* Do not use the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise misused in any way. Take it to
a qualified technician.
* Do not dismantle the charger. This will void the warranty.
* Do not leave charger plugged into your Breeze Midi with charger switched off as this may discharge your
batteries.
* For a complete charge – Do not switch off, unplug or interrupt the recharge cycle until the charging cycle has
completed.
11. A GUIDE TO SAFE AND LASTING BATTERIES
* For longest life, your batteries should be recharged after reasonable use.
* If your Breeze Midi is not used for a period of time, a refreshing charge should be given every 4-6 weeks.
Never leave your batteries in a discharged condition. This is particularity important to sealed batteries such as the
type in your Breeze Midi.
* If your Breeze Midi is to be stored away for some time, make sure the batteries are fully charged before
storing. Fully charge the batteries before re-using it.
* Every six months, check the connections on the batteries, making sure they are tight and clean.
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