Battery Replacement - Hoveround MPV4 Owner's Manual

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6. Never leave batteries in a discharged condition. If the vehicle gets intermittent
use only, recharge after that use. If the vehicle is idle for a prolonged period,
charge the batteries prior to storage and once every three weeks thereafter.
7. The useful life of the batteries is about 200 - 500 discharge/charge cycles.
Failure to get normal driving range from the MPV 4 could be a symptom of
failing batteries.
8. Your batteries work as a pair. The pair is only as good as the weaker of the
two. Replace your batteries only as a pair, never a single battery.
9. Be suspicious of any fluid that may be on the battery tops. Although your
batteries are sealed and should not discharge fluids, there are circumstances
that could allow a discharge of fluid. The possibility of this increases with
failing batteries. A pinch of household baking soda dropped into the fluid will
both reveal the presence of acid and will help neutralize it. If, when the baking
soda is dropped into the fluid, the mixture fizzes, then the fluid is acidic and
should not be allowed to contaminate other areas. Deposit more baking soda
to absorb fluid and consult Hoveround Technical Support, toll free at
1-800-96-HOVER (1-800-964-6837).

Battery Replacement

When it becomes necessary to replace batteries, consult with Hoveround Technical
Support. The replacement batteries must be of the sealed, deep-cycle Wet or Gel
electrolyte or Sealed Lead Acid types of the appropriate size. We recommend that
your Hoveround service technician installs the new batteries for you. Dispose of the
old batteries in accordance with EPA regulations.
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Warning! Have your old batteries disposed of by the
battery supplier. Do not keep old batteries because they
can be dangerous to life, property, and the environment.
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