Pride Mobility MAXIMA Owner's Manual page 22

I V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
How do I change a battery in my scooter?
MANDATORY! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after
handling.
WARNING! Always use two batteries of the exact same type, chemistry, and amp-hour
(Ah) capacity. Refer to the specifications table in this manual and in the manual supplied
with the battery charger for recommended type and capacities.
WARNING! Contact your authorised Pride Provider if you have any questions regarding
the batteries in your scooter.
WARNING! Do not replace the batteries while the scooter is occupied.
WARNING! The batteries on your scooter should only be serviced or replaced by an
authorised Pride Provider or a qualified technician.
PROHIBITED! Keep tools and other metal objects away from the battery terminals. Con-
tact with tools can cause electrical shock.
You may need the following to change your batteries:
metric/standard socket set and ratchet
adjustable spanner
To change the batteries in your scooter:
1. Remove the seat and the rear shroud. See VII. "Disassembly and Assembly."
2. Disconnect the battery tie-down straps.
3. Disconnect the battery harnesses from the rear electronics module.
4. Disconnect the battery cables from the battery terminals.
5. Remove the old batteries.
6. Place a new battery in each battery well.
7. Connect the red battery cables to the positive (+) battery terminals.
8. Connect the black battery cables to the negative (-) battery terminals.
9. Reconnect the battery harnesses to the rear electronics module.
10. Reconnect the battery tie-down straps.
11. Reinstall the rear shroud and the seat.
NOTE: If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and
contact your local waste disposal agency or your authorised Pride Provider for instructions on disposal
and battery recycling, which is our recommended course of action.
Why do my new batteries seem weak?
Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than is used in car batteries, nickel-cadmium
batteries (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.
We work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide batteries that best suit your scooter's specific
electrical demands. Fresh batteries arrive daily at Pride and are shipped fully charged to our customers.
During shipping, the batteries may encounter temperature extremes that may influence their initial perfor-
mance. Heat diminishes the charge on the battery; cold slows the available power and extends the time
needed to recharge the battery.
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