Pride BAJA BANDIT Owner's Manual page 16

I I I . B AT 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, fl at, hard driving surfaces with no wind or curves. Often,
you will face hills, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind, all of which aff ect the
distance or running time per battery charge. Below are a few suggestions for obtaining the maximum range per
battery charge.
 Always fully charge your vehicle's batteries prior to daily use.
 Plan your route ahead to avoid as many hills, cracked, broken, or soft surfaces as possible.
 Limit your baggage weight to essential items.
 Try to maintain an even speed while your vehicle is in motion.
 Avoid stop-and-go driving.
 We recommend charging your batteries for at least 48 continuous hours once per month to improve battery
performance and battery life.
 Make sure all harness connections are secured properly.
What type and size of battery should I use?
Your vehicle requires one lithium battery box. Refer to the product specifi cation insert supplied with your owner's
manual in the owner's package for more information.
WARNING! Corrosive chemicals are contained in batteries. Replace an original lithium
battery box with an approved replacement lithium battery box to reduce the risk of
leakage or explosive conditions.
NOTE: Sealed battery boxes are not serviceable.
Why do my new batteries seem weak?
Lithium-Ion batteries employ a diff erent chemical technology than that used in car batteries, nickelcadmium
batteries (nicads), and other common battery types. Lithium-Ion batteries are specifi cally designed to provide
power, drain down their charge, and then accept a relatively quick recharge.
We work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide batteries that best suit your mobility product's specifi c
electrical demands. During shipping, the batteries may encounter temperature extremes that can infl uence their
initial performance. Heat diminishes the charge on the battery; cold slows the available power and extends the
time needed to recharge the battery.
It may take a few days for the temperature of your mobility product's battery to stabilize and adjust to their new
room or ambient temperature. More importantly, it takes a few charging cycles (partial draining followed by full
recharging) to establish the critical chemical balance that is essential to a Lithium-Ion battery's peak performance
and long life.
Follow these steps to properly break in your vehicle's new battery for maximum effi ciency and service life.
1. Lithium batteries perform best with short or interval charging and partial discharges.
2. Operate your new vehicle in familiar and safe areas. Drive slowly at fi rst, and do not travel too far from
your home or familiar surroundings until you have become accustomed to your vehicle's controls, then fully
recharge the battery.
3. After four or fi ve charging cycles, the battery is able to receive a charge of 100% of peak performance level
and are able to last for an extended period of time.
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