Batteries And Charging - Pride BAJA BANDIT Owner's Manual

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

BATTERIES AND CHARGING

Your vehicle requires two long-lasting, 36-volt, lithium ion batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. They are
recharged by the supplied off -board charging system.
 Charge your vehicle's battery prior to using it for the fi rst time. For optimal performance, fully charge your
vehicle's battery using the charger supplied with the vehicle. Plug the charger into your vehicle fi rst and then plug
the charger into electrical outlet.
 Keep the batteries fully charged to keep your vehicle running smoothly.
READING YOUR BATTERY VOLTAGE
The battery condition meter on the tiller console indicates the approximate strength of your batteries using a color code.
From right to left on the meter, green (5 LEDs) indicates fully charged batteries, yellow (3 LEDs) a draining charge, and
red (2 LEDs) indicates that an immediate recharge is necessary. See fi gure 8. To ensure the highest accuracy, the battery
condition meter should be checked while operating your vehicle at full speed on a dry, level surface. When 5 LEDs (2 red
LEDs and 3 yellow LEDs) are displayed, your batteries have 10% charge remaining.
NOTE: Ambient Meter adjusts brightness based on environmental lighting.
CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES
NOTE: The battery pack(s) can be charged off of the vehicle individually or
together or charged on the vehicle. See Figure 8.
NOTE: Ensure that the battery disconnect switch is in the "on" position (-)
prior to charging your vehicle's battery. The battery will NOT charge if the
battery disconnect switch is in the "off " position (O). See fi gures 4 and 9.
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
play near the vehicle while the battery is charging. Pride
recommends that you do not charge the battery while the
vehicle is occupied.
MANDATORY! Read the battery charging instructions in this
manual and in the manual supplied with the battery charger
before charging the battery.
WARNING! Explosive gases may be generated while charging
the battery. Keep the vehicle and battery charger away from
sources of ignition such as fl ames or sparks and provide
adequate ventilation when charging the battery.
WARNING! You must recharge your vehicle's battery with
the supplied off-board charger. Do not use an automotive-
type battery charger.
WARNING!
connectors for damage before each use. Contact your
authorized Pride 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 Pride Provider.
WARNING! If the battery charger is equipped with cooling slots,
then do not attempt to insert objects through these slots.
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Mobility BA140
BAJA
not allow unsupervised
Inspect the battery
children to
charger, wiring, and
GREEN
YELLOW
RED
Figure 8. Battery Condition Meter
IDENTIFICATION KEY
1. Battery Disconnect Switch
2. Main Circuit Breaker
(Reset Button)
Figure 9. Battery Box Charging
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