Daily Use - Pride Mobility Jazzy 1103 Owner's Manual

I V . B A T T E R I E S
n Daily Use
If you use your Jazzy 1103 on a daily basis, charge the batteries as soon as you are finished using it for the day.
Your Jazzy 1103 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.
n Infrequent Use
If you use your Jazzy 1103 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 for more
than 24 hours.
How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?
Rarely will you have an ideal driving situation, such as smooth, flat, hard terrain with no hills or curves. More often
you are presented with hills, footpath cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, and curves. All of these factors
affect the distance or running time per battery charge. The following are a few suggestions for obtaining the maximum
range per charge:
n Always charge the batteries fully prior to your trip.
n Maintain 30-35 psi in pneumatic drive wheels. Do not exceed 35 psi.
n Plan your trip in advance to avoid inclines if possible.
n 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 sealed lead-acid (SLA) and gel cell
are deep-cycle batteries and are similar in performance. Use these specifications to reorder deep-cycle batteries:
Type:
Size:
Voltage:
Amp Hours:
Why do my new batteries seem weak?
Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology from 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, and
then accept a relatively quick recharge. Lead-acid batteries should be charged as often as possible. They do not
have a "memory" like nicads.
We work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide a battery that best suits the Jazzy 1103's specific demands.
Fresh batteries arrive regularly and are promptly shipped with a full charge. During shipping, the batteries encounter
temperature extremes that may influence their initial performance. Heat robs the charge from the battery, and cold
slows the power available and extends the time needed to recharge the battery (just as with a car battery).
AUS Jazzy 1103 Rev E/Sep02
Battery Specification
Deep-cycle sealed lead-acid or gel cell
U-1
12 volts each
30—35 amp hours
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