V I I I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G; Charging The Batteries - Pride jazzy 1120 Owner's Manual

V I I I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G

BATTERIES
Your Jazzy 1120 uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries. These batteries are sealed and maintenance
free. Since they are sealed, there is no need to check the electrolyte (fluid) level. Deep-cycle batteries are designed
to handle a longer and deeper discharge. Though they are similar in appearance to automotive batteries, they are
not interchangeable. Automotive batteries are not designed to handle a long, deep discharge, and also are unsafe
for use in power chairs.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.

CHARGING THE BATTERIES

The battery charger is essential in providing long life for your Jazzy 1120 batteries. See figure 31. The battery
charger is designed to optimize your Jazzy 1120’s performance by charging the batteries safely, quickly, and easily.
The charging system consists of the battery charger, the fuse, and the ammeter. See figures 31 and 32. The
(onboard) battery charger is located underneath the utility tray. The ammeter is located on the utility tray for easy
viewing. The charger has an in-line fuse that protects the ammeter. The ammeter indicates the rate of charge
necessary to fully recharge the batteries. It is also a good indication of whether or not the charger is working. The
ammeter and the charger are only functional when the charger power lead is plugged into a wall outlet.
NOTE: To ensure prolonged life, recharge your Jazzy 1120’s
batteries with the supplied onboard or the supplied off-board
charging system. Do not use an automotive-type battery
charger.
WARNING! Never use an extension cord to plug in
your battery charger. Plug the charger directly
into a properly wired standard wall outlet.
To charge the batteries using the onboard charger:
1. Position the rear of your Jazzy 1120 close to a standard wall outlet.
2. Be certain the controller power is turned off and the freewheel
levers are in the engaged position. See III. “The Jazzy 1120.”
3. Remove the rear cover.
4. Extend the charger power lead and plug it into the wall outlet.
The Jazzy 1120 incorporates an inhibit function that disables
the power chair when the charger is plugged into a wall outlet.
5. The ammeter indicates how much charge is needed to fully
charge the batteries. Wait about a minute for the charger to
warm up. The ammeter may move as high as 5.5 amps, then
gradually move back down to 0 amps as the batteries charge.
6. We recommend you charge the batteries for 8 to 14 hours. As
the batteries charge, the ammeter needle slowly drops to zero.
When the batteries are fully charged, the needle vibrates on or
near the zero mark on the ammeter scale.
Jazzy 1120
BATTERY CHARGER
Figure 31. Battery Charger
AMMETER
Figure 32. Utility Tray
FUSE
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