Pride Dynamo ATS Owner's Manual page 23

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.
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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. Do not charge the batteries for more than 24 hours.
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INFREQUENT USE
If you use your power chair infrequently (once a week or less), you should charge it at least once per week for 12 to 14
hours.
NOTE: Keep the batteries fully charged and avoid deeply discharging the batteries. Do not charge the batteries
for more than 24 hours.
HOW CAN I GET MAXIMUM RANGE OR DISTANCE PER CHARGE?
Rarely do you have an ideal driving situation such as smooth, flat, hard terrain with no hills or curves. More often you are
presented with hills, pavement cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, and curves. All of these factors affect the dis-
tance or running time per battery charge. The following are a few suggestions for obtaining the maximum range per charge:
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Always charge the batteries fully prior to your trip.
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Maintain 2.4 bar (35 psi) in pneumatic drive tyres.
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Plan your trip in advance to avoid inclines if possible.
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Limit the baggage weight to essential items.
WHAT TYPE OF BATTERY SHOULD I USE?
We recommend deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. Both AGM and Gel-Cell are deep-cycle batteries
and are similar in performance.
Use these specifications to reorder deep-cycle batteries from your authorised Pride Dealer.
Type: Deep Cycle (AGM or Gel-Cell)
Size: U-1
Voltage: 12 Volts each
Amp Hours: 35 amp hours (AH)
WARNING! Corrosive chemicals are contained in batteries. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the
risk of leakage or explosive conditions.
WHY DO MY NEW BATTERIES SEEM WEAK?
Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than that used in car batteries, nickel-cadmium (nicads), or in
other common battery types. Deep-cycle batteries are specifically designed to provide power, drain down their charge, and
then accept a relatively quick recharge. Lead-acid batteries should be charged as often as possible. They do not have a
"memory" like nickel-cadmium batteries.
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