Daily Use - Pride Jazzy 1113 Owner's Manual

V I I I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
To charge the batteries by using an off-board charger:
1. Position your power chair close to a standard wall outlet.
2. Be certain that the controller power is turned off and the freewheel levers are in the engagedposition. See III.
"Your Power Chair."
3. Plug the charger power cord into the off-board charger/programming socket on the controller, then into the
wall outlet.
4. Follow the instructions supplied with the off-board charger. We recommend you charge the batteries for 8 to
14 hours.
5. When the batteries are fully charged, unplug the charger power cord from the wall outlet and then from the
controller. Store the charger in a safe, dry place for future use.
BATTERY BREAK-IN
To break in your new power chair batteries for maximum efficiency:
1. Fully recharge any new battery prior to initial use. This will bring the battery up to about 90% of its peak
performance level.
2. Operate your power chair about 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 power chair again. The batteries should
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.
BATTERIES AND CHARGING—FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
How does the charger work?
The battery charger takes standard wall outlet voltage and converts it to 28VDC (direct current). When the battery
voltage is low, the charger works harder to charge the batteries. This is why the charging ammeter initially reads 5.5
or more amps. As the battery voltage approaches a full charge, the charger doesn't work as hard to complete the
charging cycle. This explains why the amperage on the charging ammeter drops as the batteries approach a full
charge. When the batteries are fully charged, the amperage from the charger is nearly zero. This is how the charger
maintains a charge but does not overcharge the battery. The onboard charger will not be able to charge your
batteries after the batteries have been discharged to nearly zero voltage. If this happens, call your authorised Pride
Provider for assistance.
Can I use a different battery charger?
You should use the charger supplied with your power 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).
How often must I charge the batteries?
Many factors come into play when deciding how often to charge the batteries. You may use your power chair all
day on a daily basis, or you may not use it for weeks at a time.
n Daily Use
If you use your power chair on a daily basis, charge the batteries as soon as you are finished using it for the day.
Your power chair will be ready each morning to give you a full day's service. We recommend that you charge
the batteries 8 to 14 hours after daily use.
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