Batteries And Charging; Charging The Batteries - Pride Mobility Go-Chair Owner's Manual

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BATTERIES AND CHARGING

The Go-Chair 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 travel 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 Go-Chair batteries. It is designed to optimise your travel
chair’s performance by charging the batteries safely, quickly, and easily.
WARNING! You must recharge your travel chair’s batteries with the supplied battery charger. Do
not use an automotive-type battery charger.
PROHIBITED! Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. If necessary, properly
install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access. Failure
to heed could result in personal injury and/or property damage.
PROHIBITED! Never use an extension lead to plug in your battery charger. Plug the charger directly
into a properly wired standard wall outlet.
To charge the batteries using the off-board charger:
1. Position your Go-Chair next to a standard wall outlet.
2. Be certain the controller power is turned off.
3. Plug the off-board charger into the off-board charger socket on the controller. See VII. “Operation.”
NOTE: You can use the off-board charger port on the battery box to charge the batteries. You must remove the
battery box from the Go-Chair first. See figure 6.
4. Plug the off-board charger into the wall outlet.
5. If it is a Pride off-board charger, then there are two lights in it. The red light indicates that power to the off-board charger is on. The
green light indicates that the batteries are fully charged. If it is not a Pride off-board charger, then follow the instructions supplied by
the manufacturer.
6. When the batteries are fully charged, unplug the off-board charger from the wall outlet and then from the controller.
Battery Break-in
To break in new batteries for maximum efficiency:
1. Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use. This brings the battery up to about 90% of its peak performance level.
2. Operate your Go-Chair throughout the house and grounds. Move slowly at first, and do not travel too far until you become
accustomed to the controls and break in the batteries.
3. Give the batteries another full charge of 8 to 14 hours and operate your Go-Chair again. The batteries will now perform at over 90%
of their potential.
4. After four or five charging cycles, the batteries will top off at 100% charge and last for an extended period.
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