Pride Mobility LEGEND Owner's Manual page 25

V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?
Rarely will you have ideal driving conditions—smooth, flat, hard driving surfaces with no wind or curves. You will often face
hills, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind. All of these driving conditions affect the
distance or running time per battery charge. Below are a few suggestions for obtaining the maximum range per battery
charge.
n Always fully charge your Legend’s batteries prior to your daily use.
n Maintain 30-35 psi (pounds per square inch) in all of your Legend’s tires.
n Plan your route ahead to avoid as many hills, cracked, broken, or soft surfaces as possible.
n Limit your baggage weight to essential items.
n Try to maintain an even speed while your Legend is in motion.
n Avoid stop-and-go driving.
What type and size of battery should I use?
We recommend deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. Both sealed lead-acid and gel cell are deep-
cycle batteries that are similar in performance. Do not use wet-cell batteries, which have removable caps.
NOTE: Do not remove the caps from sealed batteries. Water cannot be added to sealed batteries. Cap removal
voids the battery warranty and may cause damage to the batteries and to your Legend.
Use these specifications to reorder deep-cycle batteries:
Type: Deep-cycle (sealed lead-acid or gel cell)
Size: U-1 (32 AH only)
Voltage: 12 volts each
Amperage: 32 AH or 40 AH (amp hours)
To change a battery in your Legend:
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com-
pounds. Wash hands after handling.
1. Remove the seat and the rear shroud. See IX. “Disassembly and Assembly.”
2. Disconnect the battery tie-down straps.
3. Disconnect the battery cables from the rear electronics module.
4. Disconnect the battery cables from the battery terminals.
5. Remove the old battery.
6. Place a new battery in the battery well.
7. Connect the red battery cable to the positive (+) battery terminal.
8. Connect the black battery cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
9. Reconnect the battery cables to the rear electronics module.
10. Reconnect the battery tie-down cables.
11. Reinstall the rear shroud and the seat.
Why do my new batteries seem weak?
Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than is used in car batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries (nicads),
or in other common battery types. Deep-cycle batteries are specifically designed to provide power, drain down their charge,
and then accept a relatively quick recharge.
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