Merge pull request #303 from clearpathrobotics/RPSW-2428

Clarify Warthog charging while in storage
clearpathrobotics · Jan 27, 2025 · 2dfcee2 · 2dfcee2
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diff --git a/docs/robots/outdoor_robots/warthog/maintenance_warthog.mdx b/docs/robots/outdoor_robots/warthog/maintenance_warthog.mdx
@@ -146,6 +146,7 @@ Consider the following procedure when placing Warthog in long-term storage:
 
 - Fully charge Warthog, turn it off and put it into storage.
   Once a week, connect power to the charger and allow the charger to top up the battery for an hour or so.
+  Disconnect all charger cables connected to the Warthog while the charger is not powered; not disconnecting all of the charger cables can keep the BMS active and deplete the batteries.
 
 Please contact Clearpath Robotics for additional information about Warthog's batteries.
 

diff --git a/...d_docs/version-ros1noetic/robots/outdoor_robots/warthog/maintenance_warthog.mdx b/...d_docs/version-ros1noetic/robots/outdoor_robots/warthog/maintenance_warthog.mdx
@@ -146,6 +146,7 @@ Consider the following procedure when placing Warthog in long-term storage:
 
 - Fully charge Warthog, turn it off and put it into storage.
   Once a week, connect power to the charger and allow the charger to top up the battery for an hour or so.
+  Disconnect all charger cables connected to the Warthog while the charger is not powered; not disconnecting all of the charger cables can keep the BMS active and deplete the batteries.
 
 Please contact Clearpath Robotics for additional information about Warthog's batteries.
 

diff --git a/...d_docs/version-ros2humble/robots/outdoor_robots/warthog/maintenance_warthog.mdx b/...d_docs/version-ros2humble/robots/outdoor_robots/warthog/maintenance_warthog.mdx
@@ -146,6 +146,7 @@ Consider the following procedure when placing Warthog in long-term storage:
 
 - Fully charge Warthog, turn it off and put it into storage.
   Once a week, connect power to the charger and allow the charger to top up the battery for an hour or so.
+  Disconnect all charger cables connected to the Warthog while the charger is not powered; not disconnecting all of the charger cables can keep the BMS active and deplete the batteries.
 
 Please contact Clearpath Robotics for additional information about Warthog's batteries.