Vi. Batteries And Charging - Pride Laser Owner's Manual

V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
BATTERIES AND CHARGING-FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
How does the charger work?
When your Laser’s 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
and 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 your
Laser’s batteries, but does not overcharge them. We do not recommend that you charge your Laser’s batteries for
more than 24 consecutive hours.
What if my Laser’s batteries won’t charge?
n Be sure the battery cables are connected properly.
n Be sure both ends of the charger power cord 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 Laser’s batteries, we prefer and highly recommend the
simultaneous charging of both batteries by using the onboard battery charger.
How often must I charge the batteries?
Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your Laser’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 Laser’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 Laser daily, charge its batteries as soon as you finish using it for the day. Your Laser will be ready each
morning to give you a “full day” of service. We recommend that you charge your Laser’s batteries for 8 to 14 hours
after daily use.
n If you use your Laser once a week or less, charge its batteries at least once a week for 12 to 14 hours at a time.
n Keep your Laser’s batteries fully charged.
n Avoid deeply discharging your Laser’s batteries.
n Do not charge your Laser’s batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.
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