Charge Batteries

In order to maintain the best performance from your Segway HT Battery Packs, fully charge your Battery Packs for at least twelve hours, once a month, or once every twelve hours of operation- whichever comes first. Make sure that your Battery Packs are within the specified charging temperature range when charging.

Even if you do not intend to immediately use your new Segway HT, you should still charge the Battery Packs for at least twelve hours as soon as possible.

  1. Make sure the Charge Port is dry. Do not insert the plug if it is wet.
  2. Plug one end of the Power Cord (provided with your Segway HT) into the Charge Port in the Control Shaft Base.
  3. Plug the other end of the Power Cord into a grounded AC outlet (100 V to 240 V; 50 Hz to 60 Hz). The Power Cord should be properly grounded.

Remember to charge your Segway HT whenever it is not in use. You do not need to worry about overcharging, so you should always plug your Segway HT into AC power when it is not in use. Even if you will not be using your Segway HT for an extended period of time, you should leave it plugged into AC power. Otherwise, the Battery Packs could fully discharge over time, causing them permanent damage.

Do not store your Segway HT or Battery Packs for more than one month without fully charging the Battery Packs at least once every thirty days. This could cause permanent damage to the Battery Packs.

Before Each Ride-Remember to Close the Charge Port Cover
Close the Charge Port Cover except when you are charging the Segway HT. Closing the Charge Port Cover will prevent water, dirt, dust, and other contaminates from entering through the Charge Port and causing damage to your Segway HT.

Limit NiMH Battery Pack Discharge for the First Five Uses
To maximize NiMH Battery Pack life and performance, follow this procedure to charge and condition your new NiMH Battery Packs before the first use and after the first five uses:

  1. As soon as possible and before your first use, charge the Battery Packs for at least twelve hours.
  2. Limit the duration of the first five uses of your Segway HT so that you do not discharge the Battery Packs below the charge level illustrated below. For information about the battery charge level display, see page 26.
  3. After each of your first five uses, charge the Battery Packs for at least eight hours.
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