Pride Mobility Victory Economy Owner's Manual page 17

V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
With these considerations in mind, you can determine just how often and for how long you should charge your
Victory’s batteries. We designed the onboard charger so that it does not overcharge your Scooter’s batteries.
However, you may encounter some problems if you do not charge your batteries often enough and if you do not
charge them on a regular basis. Following the five guidelines below will provide safe and reliable battery operation
and charging.
n If you use your Victory daily, charge its batteries as soon as you finish using it for the day. Your Victory
will be ready each morning to give you a “full day” of service. We recommend that you charge your
Victory’s batteries for 8 to 14 hours after daily use.
n If you use your Victory once a week or less, charge its batteries at least once a week for 12 to 14 hours
at a time.
n Keep your Victory’s batteries fully charged.
n Avoid deeply discharging your Victory’s batteries.
n Do not charge your Victory’s batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.
How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?
Rarely will you have ideal driving conditions: smooth, flat, hard driving surfaces with no wind or curves. You will
often face hills, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind. All of these driving
conditions affect the distance or running time per battery charge. Below are a few suggestions for obtaining the
maximum range per battery charge.
n Always fully charge your Victory’s batteries prior to your daily use.
n Maintain 30-35 psi (pounds per square inch) of air in all of your Victory’s tyres.
n Plan your route ahead to avoid as many hills, cracked, broken, or soft surfaces as possible.
n Limit your baggage weight to essential items.
n Try to maintain an even speed while your Victory is in motion.
n 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 sealed lead-acid (SLA) and gel
cell are deep-cycle batteries that offer similar performance in your Victory. Do not use wet-cell batteries, which
have removable caps.
CAUTION! 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 Victory.
Use these specifications to reorder deep-cycle batteries:
Type: Deep-cycle (sealed lead-acid or gel cell)
Size: U-1
Voltage: 12-volts each
Amperage: 32 AH (amp hours)
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