Batteries And Charging - Pride Mobility Travel scooter 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 Travel Scooter requires two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and
maintenance free. They are recharged by the supplied off-board charging system.
Charge your Travel Scooter'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 Travel Scooter 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 indicates fully
charged batteries, yellow a draining charge,
and red indicates that an immediate recharge
is necessary. See figure 13. To ensure the
highest accuracy, the battery condition meter
should be checked while operating your
Travel Scooter at full speed on a dry, level
surface.
CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES
NOTE: With some models, the battery pack can be charged on or off the Travel Scooter. See Travel
Scooter Features Table.
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 Travel Scooter while the
batteries are charging. We recommend that you do not charge the batteries while the Travel
Scooter 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 Travel
Scooter 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 Travel Scooter'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.
Travel Scooter Series
1a
Figure 13. Battery Condition Meter
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