Pride Mobility Maxima SC900 Owner's Manual page 22

V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
! Try to maintain an even speed while your scooter is in motion.
! 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 AGM 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 scooter.
To change a battery in your scooter:
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
1. Remove the seat and the rear shroud. See VIII. "Disassembly and Assembly."
2. Disconnect the battery tie-down straps.
3. Disconnect the battery harnesses 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 harnesses to the rear electronics module.
10. Reconnect the battery tie-down straps.
11. Reinstall the rear shroud and the seat.
NOTE: If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and call
your authorised Pride Dealer for instructions on disposal. Your authorised Pride Dealer will also have
the necessary information on battery recycling, which is our recommended course of action.
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.
We work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide batteries that best suit your scooter's specific electrical
demands. Fresh batteries arrive daily at Pride and are shipped fully charged to our customers. During shipping, the
batteries may encounter temperature extremes that may influence 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 scooter's batteries to stabilize and adjust to their new room or
ambient temperature.
More importantly, it takes a few charging cycles (a partial drain followed by a full recharge) to establish the critical
chemical balance that is essential to a deep-cycle battery's peak performance and long life.
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