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IF I AM NOT USING MY BUGGY/ BATTERY WHAT SHOULD I DO?

If you will not be using the battery for more than a month, half charge the unit to 50%, remove from charging & store in a warm, dry location. Attempt to use the battery every 1 – 3 months either by lending to a friend or family member for a round or removing the wheels & running the unit in a stationary position for half an hour. Place it back on charge till half charged & store again.

HOW SHOULD I CARE FOR MY LITHIUM BATTERY?

Your lithium battery leads, casing and connections should be regularly inspected for damage and wear.
If your leads or connections are in need of repair or replacement, please contact your local MGI repair centre for assistance immediately.

Under no circumstances should a Lithium Battery that has been dropped, damaged or immersed in water be connected to a buggy or charger. By doing so you may create a fire hazard or risk the battery catching fire. Please contact the MGI Service Centre to arrange a replacement.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY BUGGY LITHIUM BATTERY HAS BEEN IMMERSED IN WATER?

Under no circumstances should a Li Battery that has been immersed in water be connected to a buggy or charger. By doing so you may create a fire hazard or risk the battery catching fire. Please contact the MGI Service Centre to arrange a replacement.

My battery is not providing power

Check the fuse located on the leads, check the connections to the terminals and the lead connections. If everything is okay, please take your battery to an authorised MGI repair centre

There is no light on my charger

Ensure your leads are connected correctly and the power is switched on. Your charger may be faulty. Please take your battery and charger to an authorised MGI repair centre

My charger light does not go to green

Your charger may be faulty. Please take your battery and charger to an authorised MGI repair centre

My battery is running out of power towards the end of the round

Your battery will need to be tested. Please take your battery and charger to an authorised MGI repair centre

How do I know if my Lithium battery is charging correctly?

The Green LED illuminates to indicate the charger is powered on. The Red LED indicates the battery is charging. The LED will turn Green when the battery is fully charged and on float charge.

Which battery is suitable for my buggy?

Please use our ‘battery wizard’ to assist choosing a battery for your unit.

Which charger is suitable for my buggy? Will my old charger work on my new battery?/ Will SLA work with Lithium?

Please check volt rating on your battery.
The charger needs to be matched to its respective battery
- 12v SLA battery with 12v SLA charger.
- 12v Lithium battery with 12v Lithium charger.
- 24v Lithium battery with 24v Lithium charger.

Do I need to charge my new battery?

Charge your new battery for at least 8 hours or overnight before use.

Does my battery require maintenance?

Lithium & SLA batteries are virtually maintenance free.
On SLA batteries check connections & tighten when necessary.
Wipe with a damp cloth to clean.

Do I leave my battery on charge?

It is recommended to be left on charge when not in use as the charger is a digital smart charger & will switch to power saving mode when required.

If I am not using my buggy/ battery what should I do?

If you will not be using the battery for more than a month, fully charge the unit, remove from charging & store in a warm, dry location. Attempt to use the battery every 1 – 3 months either by lending to a friend or family member for a round or removing the wheels & running the unit in a stationary position for half an hour. Place it back on charge till fully charged & store again.

There is no battery indication displayed on my top box.

Unfortunately with the larger capacity battery the battery indication on your top box is now not visible when fully charged. However, after a number of holes the battery indication will appear. It will show a maximum battery capacity reading. It will then operate as normal.