Pride Mobility The Ultimate In Style & Performance Owner's Manual page 24

V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
How does the charger work?
When your Cyclone’s battery voltage is low, the charger works harder, sending more electrical current to the
batteries to bring up their charge. As the batteries approach a full charge, the charger sends less and less electrical
current. When the batteries are fully charged, the current sent from the charger is at nearly zero amperage. There-
fore, when the charger is plugged in, it maintains the charge on your Cyclone’s batteries, but does not overcharge
them. We do not recommend that you charge your Cyclone’s batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.
What if my Cyclone’s batteries won’t charge?
n Ensure that the battery cables are connected properly.
n Ensure that both ends of the charger power lead are inserted fully.
n Examine the 5-amp charger fuse. If the fuse is blown, the batteries will not charge. See figures 9 and 10.
Can I use a different charger?
For the safest, most efficient, and balanced charging of your Cyclone’s batteries, we prefer and highly recommend
simultaneous charging of both batteries with the onboard battery charger.
How often must I charge the batteries?
Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your Cyclone’s batteries:
n All day Sport Scooter use on a daily basis.
n Infrequent or sporadic Sport Scooter use.
With these considerations in mind, you can determine how often and for how long you should charge your Cyclone’s
batteries. We designed the onboard charger so that it will not overcharge your Sport Scooter’s batteries. How-
ever, you may encounter some problems if you do not charge your batteries often enough and if you do not charge
them on a regular basis. Following the five guidelines below will provide safe and reliable battery operation and
charging.
n If you use your Cyclone daily, charge its batteries as soon as you finish using it for the day. Your Cyclone will be ready
each morning to give you a full day of service. We recommend that you charge your Cyclone’s batteries for 8 to 14
hours after daily use.
n If you use your Cyclone once a week or less, charge its batteries at least once a week for 12 to 14 hours at a time.
n Keep your Cyclone’s batteries fully charged.
n Avoid deeply discharging your Cyclone’s batteries.
n Do not charge your Cyclone’s batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.
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