Pride Mobility Dash Owner's Manual page 23

V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
How can I ensure maximum battery life?
Fully charged deep-cycle batteries provide reliable performance and extended battery life. Keep your scooter’s
batteries fully charged whenever possible. Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged, infrequently charged, or
stored without a full charge may be permanently damaged, causing unreliable performance and limited service life.
How should I store my scooter and its batteries?
See XI. “Care and Maintenance.”
REPLACING YOUR SCOOTER'S BATTERIES
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
Battery Removal
1. Remove the battery pack from the scooter by grasping the battery pack handle, and lifting up.
2. Turn pack upside down.
3. Remove all screws that hold the battery pack halves together.
4. Flip the battery pack back over so the handle is up and remove the lid.
5. Remove the red (+) positive and black (-) negative battery leads from the battery by pulling them straight away
from the battery terminal.
6. Remove the battery or batteries to be replaced.
Battery Replacement
1. Put the new battery or batteries back into the battery pack (battery terminals up).
2. Reconnect the two (2) battery leads to the battery terminals.
n Red lead to (+) positive terminal.
n Black lead to (-) negative terminal.
3. Replace the lid and carefully flip the battery pack over so the handle is down.
4. Replace and tighten all the screws that hold the battery pack together.
5. Reinstall the battery pack back onto the scooter.
BATTERY DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and call your authorized
Pride Provider for instructions on disposal. Your authorized Pride Provider will also have the necessary informa-
tion on battery recycling, which is our recommended course of action.
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