Batteries And Charging - Pride Mobility Celebrity User Manual

V . B A T T E R I E S
Your Celebrity requires two long-lasting, 12V, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. You can
recharge the batteries with the convenient onboard 5-amp charging system. See figure 8.
Two important points to remember are:
n Charge your Celebrity’s batteries with the supplied onboard battery charger prior to using it for the first time.
n Keep your batteries fully charged to keep your Celebrity running smoothly.
NOTE: Use only the onboard battery charger supplied with your Celebrity.
READING YOUR BATTERY VOLTAGE
The battery condition meter on the control console assembly indicates the approximate strength of your batteries.
(The meter reads 24V when your batteries are fully charged.) To check the charge, you must first unplug the
battery charger and then insert the key into the key switch.
You can also use the ammeter to check your batteries’ charge. The ammeter is located on the utility tray under the
rear shroud. See figure 8. (The amperage reading should be at or near zero (0) when the batteries are fully
charged.) The battery charger must be plugged into a wall outlet to obtain an ammeter reading.
CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES
You can charge your Celebrity’s batteries with the Scooter completely assembled or with the Scooter disassembled,
as described in VIII. “Disassembly and Assembly.” We strongly recommend you charge your batteries while your
Scooter is fully assembled. However, if you are traveling and you disassemble your Scooter to transport it, you
may find it necessary to charge your batteries. In such instances, it is easier to take out the utility tray and batteries
to perform the charging. See figure 10.
UTILITY TRAY
ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER
MODULE
Follow these steps to safely charge your batteries while your Scooter is fully assembled.
1. Position your Scooter close to a standard wall outlet.
2. Remove the key from the control console assembly.
3. Extend the charger power cord and plug it into the wall outlet. We recommend you charge the batteries for 8
to 14 hours.
4. When the batteries are fully charged, unplug the charger power cord from the wall outlet, recoil the cord, and
place it neatly inside the utility tray.
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Figure 10. Utility Tray and Batteries
C H A R G I N G
TWO-PIN BATTERY HARNESSES
Celebrity