Golf Trolley Batteries – Care and Maintenance Tips

General Information about Golf Trolley Batteries

• Golf Trolleys use what are called “deep-cycle” batteries
• Normal life of a battery is 150 to 250 charging cycles (~ 150 – 250 rounds of golf).
• When discharged it can take about 8 to 12 hours to fully charge a battery.
• The battery and charger that came with your trolley are unique. They should not be replaced with batteries/chargers regularly available in retail stores as these could have limited life.
• Using incompatible batteries/chargers could damage your electric trolley & void the warranty.
• Recommendation - Contact a factory service rep. before trying to replace a battery or charger.
• Battery Poles: Red is positive; Black is negative. In case of replacement, reconnect the battery poles battery correctly; otherwise your trolley could suffer severe damage.

Safety Precautions:

• Don’t disassemble the battery – SAFETY HAZARD!
• Don’t throw battery into a fire - POTENTIAL EXPLOSION!
• Don’t touch the electric poles of the battery - SAFETY HAZARD!
• Charge the battery in a well ventilated area
• Don’t charge the battery in a sealed container or in upside down position.
• Don’t charge the battery near a heater, or where heat accumulation may occur.

Tips on New Batteries:

• Before the first use of your battery, put it on charge for 12 to 24 hours to "activate" it.
• New batteries take 2-3 rounds and charging cycles before reaching full operating potential.

Tips on Battery Charging and Maintenance:
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions -- most recommend the following procedures:

Connect battery cable plug with charge, then plug the charger into an outlet. During charging cycle the LED on the charger will show a blinking green light (or a steady red light). When charging is complete the light will turn into a steady green light. It is now okay to unplug the charger and use the battery.

• Fully charge the battery before the first use
• Do not leave the battery on the charger. Remove it from the charger after charge is complete.
• Recharge your battery as soon as possible after 18 holes.
• Do not fully discharge the battery by “overplaying” it. as this could shorten battery life.
• Don’t keep your battery connected to the power outlet during prolonged power outages.
• Don’t store the battery in the car trunk or other high-temperature areas.

Tips on Storing a Golf Trolley Battery for the “Off Season”:

• Make sure the battery is fully charged before storing.
• Remove the battery from the charger. Disconnect charger from the power supply.
• Store in a cool dry place. Ideal is about 60 degrees F; 40 to 80 degrees F should be OK.
• Store the battery so that air can get around all sides and the top.
• “Top off” the charge periodically (about every 4 to 6 weeks should be OK)