Pride Sundancer Owner's Manual page 17

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6. Uplug both battery harnesses.
7. Reassemble your Scooter as described in VIII. “Disassembly and Assembly.”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ
How does the charger work?
When the battery voltage is low, the charger works harder and sends more electrical current to the batteries to
bring up their charge. As the voltage of the batteries approaches a full charge, the charger sends less electrical
current to the batteries. When the batteries are fully charged, the current sent to them from the charger is at nearly
zero amperage. Therefore, when the charger is plugged in, it maintains the charge on the batteries but does not
overcharge them. We do not recommend that you charge the batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.
What does the LED on the charger indicate?
The onboard battery charger is equipped with a green Light Emitting Diode (LED) that indicates the charging status
of your Scooter’s batteries. The green LED flashes when the batteries reach full charge.
Can I use a different charger?
For the safest, most efficient, and balanced charging of your batteries, you should simultaneously charge both
batteries using only the manufacturer-supplied onboard battery charger.
How often must I charge the batteries?
Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your batteries: all day Scooter use on
a daily basis and infrequent Scooter use.
With these considerations in mind, you can determine just how often and for how long you should charge your
batteries. We designed the onboard charger so that it does not overcharge the batteries; however, you may
encounter some problems if you do not charge the batteries often enough and if you do not charge them on a
regular basis. Following the five guidelines below provides safe and reliable battery operation and charging.
n If you use your Scooter daily, charge its batteries as soon as you finish using it for the day. Your Scooter will be
ready each morning to give you a “full day” of service. We recommend you charge the batteries for 8 to 14
hours after daily use.
n If you use your Scooter once a week or less, charge its batteries at least once a week for 12 to 14 hours at a
time.
n Keep the batteries fully charged.
n Avoid deeply discharging the batteries.
n Do not charge the batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.
How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?
Rarely will you have ideal driving conditions — smooth, flat, hard driving surfaces with no wind or curves. You will
often face hills, footpath cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind. All of these driving
conditions affect the distance or running time per battery charge. The following are a few suggestions for obtaining
the maximum range per battery charge.
n Always fully charge the batteries prior to your daily use.
n Maintain 30 psi (pounds per square inch) in all of your Scooter’s tyres.
n Plan your route ahead to avoid as many hills, cracked, broken, or soft surfaces as possible.
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