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B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How does the charger work?
When your PMV's battery voltage is low, the charger works harder, sending more electrical current to the batteries
to bring up their charge. As the batteries approach a full charge, the charger sends less and less electrical current.
When the batteries are fully charged, the current sent from the charger is at nearly zero amperage. Therefore, when
the charger is plugged in, it maintains the charge on your PMV's batteries, but does not overcharge them. We do
not recommend that you charge your PMV's batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.
What if my PMV's batteries won't charge?
Ensure the red (+) and black (-) battery cables are connected properly to the battery terminals.
Ensure both battery harnesses that extend from the batteries are plugged into their mating harness leading to the
charger.
Ensure both ends of the charger power cord are inserted fully.
Can I use a different charger?
For the safest, most efficient, and balanced charging of your PMV's batteries, we prefer and highly recommend
simultaneous charging of both batteries with the supplied off-board battery charger.
How often must I charge the batteries?
Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your PMV's batteries:
All day PMV use on a daily basis.
Infrequent or sporadic PMV use.
With these considerations in mind, you can determine how often and for how long you should charge your PMV's
batteries. We designed the battery charger so that it will not overcharge your PMV's batteries. However, you may
encounter some problems if you do not charge your batteries often enough and if you do not charge them on a
regular basis. Following the guidelines below will provide safe and reliable battery operation and charging.
If you use your PMV daily, charge its batteries as soon as you finish using it for the day. Your PMV will be
ready each morning to give you a full day of service. We recommend that you charge your PMV's batteries for
8 to 14 hours after daily use.
If you use your PMV once a week or less, charge its batteries at least once a week for 12 to 14 hours at a time.
Keep your PMV's batteries fully charged.
Avoid deeply discharging your PMV's batteries.
How can I ensure maximum battery life?
Fully charged deep-cycle batteries provide reliable performance and extended battery life. Keep your PMV's batter-
ies fully charged whenever possible. Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged, infrequently charged, or
stored without a full charge may be permanently damaged, causing unreliable performance and limited service life.
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