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Charging the batteries
CAUTION
•There are two different kinds of charger for you to choose: an exterior charger and a built in (on-board)
charger. Before you use the charger, please read the charger operation manual.
•Explosive hydrogen gas is produced while the batteries are charged. Only charge in well-ventilated areas.
•Before using the charger, please check if the battery charger you are using is correctly rated as per your
local AC electricity network.
•Do not disconnect the DC output cord from the battery receptacle when the charger is ON. In this case an
arc can occur which may cause an explosion.
•It is prohibited to open the housing of the charger.
•Only a qualified electrician is allowed to open the housing of the charger.
•The charger should be stored in safe and dry room with good ventilation.
•The charger should be packed properly if not used for long time.
Charging procedure
•Turn off the power of the whole vehicle.
•Exterior charger:
oConnect charger to the DC receptacle on the vehicle.
Connect the charger to AC power.
Turn on the charger.
oTurn off the charger when the batteries are fully charged. Disconnect the charger from AC power
first, then disconnect the charger with DC receptacle.
•Onboard (built-in) charger:
oConnect the charger(s) with AC power.
oTurn on the charger(s).
