The gyro scooter is the brainchild of scientific and technological progress. This is one of the most fashionable and modern means of transportation, which is enjoyed with pleasure not only by adults, but also by children. Specialists and experienced users claim that riding a hoverboard brings only pleasure and a lot of benefits to the body.
The duration and quality of riding a gyro scooter directly depends on its power source. It is very important that the battery lasts for as long as possible. In the article we will talk about what the duration of the battery charge depends on, how long it lasts and how to properly charge the unit.
general information
The source of electricity in the gyro scooter is a lithium-ion battery, which consists of batteries, the number of which varies from 10 to 20. The capacity of the batteries and their number depend on such factors:
- wheel diameter;
- engine power that is installed in the vehicle.
Based on the above parameters, the battery capacity is as follows:
- 2.2Ah capacity - installed in a 500 W gyro scooter with a wheel diameter of 4 inches;
- 4.4Ah capacity - in vehicles with power from 500 W to 700 W and from 700 W to 1200 W with a wheel diameter of 6.8 and 10 inches.
Despite the large selection and assortment of this vehicle, the time for full charge is almost the same for them and is 2-3 hours. A full charge lasts about 20 kilometers.
As for the charger, it must be sold complete with a gyro scooter. Using another memory device is strictly prohibited.
First charge
Every gadget that runs on a battery is very important to charge correctly for the first time.The battery life depends on this. So, the first charging process consists of several stages.
- Wipe off the charger from dust and dirt.
- Connect to the mains and wait - it is necessary that the signal indicators light up on it. Only then can the charger be connected to the vehicle. Follow the instructions and correctly install the plug into the “socket”. This is very important, because an incorrect connection is fraught with the fact that the unit will break, and damage of this kind is not provided for by the warranty.
- Further, for about 3 hours, the gyro scooter should be charged. You need to periodically look at the status and color of the indicator. When he changed color from red to green, you can turn off the power - the batteries are fully charged.
- The charger is removed from the outlet and only then from the segway.
After the vehicle is charged for the first time, it must be completely discharged - ride on it until the battery runs out. When this happens, the charger needs to be charged again to a full charge.
What affects the duration of the charge?
When buying a vehicle, many buyers are wondering how much on average the gyro scooter holds charging. But, unfortunately, none of the manufacturers, even the most famous, does not indicate such information. This is due to the fact that there are many factors that influence this parameter of the vehicle’s battery.
- Terrain parameters. If you ride on a flat road, the battery life is about 3 hours. When driving on an uneven surface, time decreases.
- Load level. The weight of the rider has a fairly large impact on the duration of the trip. The higher it is, the less batteries will work without recharging.
- Temperature condition. In frosty weather, the battery will last a maximum of 2 hours. This is due to the fact that subzero temperature discharges the batteries. Experts say that the optimal temperature for riding a hoverboard is an indicator from -11 to +50 ºС.
- Battery Options. It is very important that the battery is of high quality, and its indicators correspond to those indicated in the passport.
Before you start using the hovercraft, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the rules for its use, which are available in the instructions.
Why does not charge and what to do in this case?
There are cases when even after a short operation the gyro scooter stops charging. The cause of this trouble may be:
- faulty power supply;
- problems with the voltage in the network;
- battery failure;
- controller failed.
The most important thing in this situation is not to panic, not to do stupid things and not to make rash decisions. First of all, to exclude at least one of the possible breakdowns or voltage drop in the network, try connecting the charger again after some time. If the situation has not changed and the battery is not charging, the indicator does not light up, try restarting the Segway. Restart rules should also be described in detail in the instructions for use. If the situation has not changed, contact the service center.
After the purchase, be sure to save the receipt, warranty card and all components. This will all come in handy if you need to repair the hoverboard.
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