Pride Mobility 613 Owner's Manual page 19

I I I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
BATTERIES AND CHARGING
Your scooter requires two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free.
They are recharged by an off-board charging system.
 Charge your scooter's batteries for at least 8 to 14 hours prior to using it for the first time.
 Keep the batteries fully charged to keep your scooter running smoothly.
READING YOUR BATTERY VOLTAGE
The battery condition meter on the tiller console
indicates the approximate strength of your batter-
ies using a color code. From right to left, green
indicates fully charged batteries, yellow indicates
a draining charge, and red indicates that an imme-
diate recharge is necessary. See figure 11. To
ensure the highest accuracy, the battery condition
meter should be checked while operating your
scooter at full speed on a dry, level surface. For
models with the LCD screen, please refer to the
"Battery Condition Indicator" section on page 13.
CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES
PROHIBITED! Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. If necessary,
properly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged
plug access.
PROHIBITED! Never use an extension cord to plug in your battery charger. Plug the
charger directly into a properly wired standard electrical outlet.
PROHIBITED! Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the scooter while the
batteries are charging. We recommend that you do not charge the batteries while the
scooter is occupied.
MANDATORY! Read the battery charging instructions in this manual and in the manual
supplied with the battery charger before charging the batteries.
WARNING! Explosive gases may be generated while charging the batteries. Keep the
scooter and battery charger away from sources of ignition such as flames or sparks and
provide adequate ventilation when charging the batteries.
WARNING! You must recharge your scooter's batteries with the supplied off-board
charger. Do not use an automotive-type battery charger.
WARNING! Inspect the battery charger, wiring, and connectors for damage before each
use. Contact your authorized Provider if damage is found.
WARNING! Do not attempt to open the battery charger case. If the battery charger does
not appear to be working correctly, contact your authorized Provider.
WARNING! If the battery charger is equipped with cooling slots, then do not attempt to
insert objects through these slots.
WARNING! Be aware that the battery charger case may become hot during charging.
Avoid skin contact and do not place on surfaces that may be affected by heat.
WARNING! If your battery charger has not been tested and approved for outdoor use, then
do not expose it to adverse or extreme weather conditions. If the battery charger is
exposed to adverse or extreme weather conditions, then it must be allowed to adjust to
the difference in environmental conditions before use indoors. Refer to the manual
supplied with the battery charger for more information.
Full-size Scooter Series
1a
Figure 11. Battery Condition Meter
1b
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