Batteries And Charging - Pride Mobility PMV Series Owner's Manual

I I I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G

BATTERIES AND CHARGING

Your PMV requires three long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance-free.
They are recharged by an off-board charging system.
 Charge your PMV's batteries for at least 8 to 14 hours prior to using it for the first time.
 Keep the batteries fully charged to keep your PMV running smoothly.
READING YOUR BATTERY VOLTAGE
The battery condition meter on the tiller console indicates
the approximate strength of your batteries. See figure 9.
To ensure the highest accuracy, the battery condition
meter should be checked while operating your PMV at full
speed on a dry, level surface. For models with the LCD
screen, please refer to the "Battery Condition Indicator"
section in II. "Your PMV."
CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES
PROHIBITED! Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. If necessary,
properly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged
plug access.
PROHIBITED! Never use an extension cord to plug in your battery charger. Plug the
charger directly into a properly wired standard electrical outlet.
PROHIBITED! Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the PMV while the
batteries are charging. We recommends that you do not charge the batteries while the
PMV is occupied.
MANDATORY! Read the battery charging instructions in this manual and in the manual
supplied with the battery charger before charging the batteries.
WARNING! Explosive gases may be generated while charging the batteries. Keep the
PMV and battery charger away from sources of ignition such as flames or sparks and
provide adequate ventilation when charging the batteries.
WARNING! You must recharge your PMV's batteries with the supplied off-board charger.
Do not use an automotive-type battery charger.
WARNING! Inspect the battery charger, wiring, and connectors for damage before each
use. Contact your authorized Provider if damage is found.
WARNING! Do not attempt to open the battery charger case. If the battery charger does
not appear to be working correctly, contact your authorized Provider.
WARNING! If the battery charger is equipped with cooling slots, then do not attempt to
insert objects through these slots.
WARNING! Be aware that the battery charger case may become hot during charging.
Avoid skin contact and do not place on surfaces that may be affected by heat.
WARNING! If your battery charger has not been tested and approved for outdoor use, then
do not expose it to adverse or extreme weather conditions. If the battery charger is
exposed to adverse or extreme weather conditions, then it must be allowed to adjust to
the difference in environmental conditions before use indoors. Refer to the manual
supplied with the battery charger for more information.
PMV Series
Figure 9. Battery Condition Meter
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