Pride Go-Chair Owner's Manual page 26

V I . B A T T E R I E S
To charge the batteries with the battery box removed from
the power base:
1. Remove the battery box from the power base. See IV. "Assembly/
Disassembly."
WARNING! Do not remove the basket to access
the battery box or battery box charger port.
2. Position the battery box next to a standard electrical outlet.
3. Plug the off-board charger into the battery box charger port.
WARNING! Use the battery box charging port for
battery charging only after the battery box has
been completely removed from the Go-Chair.
4. Plug the off-board charger into the electrical outlet.
NOTE: If it is a Pride off-board charger, then there are two LEDs in it. Refer to the supplied charger manual for
information on LED indications. If it is not a Pride off-board charger, then follow the instructions supplied by
the manufacturer.
5. When the batteries are fully charged, disconnect the off-board charger from the electrical outlet and then from the battery box.
6. Reinstall the battery box to the power base.
Battery Break-in
To break in new batteries for maximum efficiency:
1. Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use. This brings the battery up to about 90% of its peak performance level.
2. Operate your Go-Chair throughout the house and yard. Move slowly at first, and do not travel too far until you become accustomed
to the controls and break in the batteries.
3. Give the batteries another full charge of 8 to 14 hours and operate your Go-Chair again. The batteries will now perform at over 90%
of their potential.
4. After four or five charging cycles, the batteries will top off at 100% charge and last for an extended period.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How does the charger work?
The battery charger takes the standard electrical outlet voltage of 120 VAC (alternating current) and converts it to 24 VDC
(direct current). The batteries use direct current to run your Go-Chair. When the battery voltage is low, the charger works
harder to charge the battery. As the battery voltage approaches full charge, the charger does not work as hard to complete
the charging cycle. When the battery is fully charged, the amperage from the charger is nearly at zero. This is how the
charger maintains a charge but does not overcharge the battery.
Can I use a different battery charger?
You should use the charger supplied with the Go-Chair. It is the safest, most efficient tool to charge the batteries. We do not
recommend using other types of chargers (e.g., an automotive battery charger).
NOTE: Your travel chair's charger will not operate after the batteries have been discharged to nearly zero
voltage. If this happens, call an authorized Pride Provider for assistance.
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Figure 21. Battery Charging
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