Pride Mobility Jazzy EVO Series Owner's Manual page 26

V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
NOTE: To extend battery life, always turn off the power chair and remove the key when not in use.
How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?
Rarely will you have ideal driving conditions—smooth, flat, hard driving surfaces with no wind or curves. Often, you
will face hills, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind, all of which affect the distance
or running time per battery charge. Below are a few suggestions for obtaining the maximum range per battery charge.
Lithium batteries perform best with short or interval charging and partial discharges.
Plan your route ahead to avoid as many hills, cracked, broken, or soft surfaces as possible.
Limit your baggage weight to essential items.
Try to maintain an even speed while your power chair is in motion.
Avoid stop-and-go driving.
If storing your battery for more than thirty (30) days, we recommend charging your battery once per month to
improve battery performance and battery life. Follow the charging instruction as recommended in the manual
supplied with the battery charger.
Make sure all harness connections are secured properly.
Operating your power chair at a reduced speed will improve range.
What type and size of battery should I use?
Your power chair requires one lithium battery box. Refer to the product specification insert supplied with your owner's
manual in the owner's package for more information.
WARNING! Corrosive chemicals are contained in batteries. Replace an original lithium battery box with
an approved replacement lithium battery box to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions.
NOTE: Sealed battery boxes are not serviceable.
Why do my new batteries seem weak?
Lithium batteries employ a different chemical technology than that used in car batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries
(nicads), and other common battery types. Lithium 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 power chair's specific
electrical demands. During shipping, the batteries may encounter temperature extremes that can influence their
initial performance. Heat diminishes the charge on the battery; cold slows the available power and extends the
time needed to recharge the battery.
It may take a few days for the temperature of your power chair's battery to stabilize and adjust to their new room or
ambient temperature. More importantly, it takes a few charging cycles (partial draining followed by full recharging)
to establish the critical chemical balance that is essential to a lithium battery's peak performance and long life.
Follow these steps to properly break in your power chair's new battery for maximum efficiency and service life.
1. Lithium batteries perform best with short or interval charging and partial discharges.
2. Operate your new power chair in familiar and safe areas. Drive slowly at first, and do not travel too far from
your home or familiar surroundings until you have become accustomed to your power chair's controls, then
fully recharge the battery.
3. After four or five charging cycles, the battery is able to receive a charge of 100% of peak performance level
and are able to last for an extended period of time.
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