Pride Mobility Celebirty The Ultimate In Style & Performance Owner's Manual page 19

V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
We work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide batteries that best suit your Celebrity’s specific electrical
demands. Fresh batteries arrive daily at Pride and are shipped fully charged to our customers. During shipping, the
batteries may encounter temperature extremes that can influence their initial performance. Heat diminishes the
charge on the battery; cold slows the available power and extends the time needed to recharge the battery.
It may take a few days for the temperature of your Celebrity’s batteries to stabilize and adjust to their new room or
ambient temperature.
More importantly, it takes a few charging cycles ( partial draining followed by a full recharging) to establish the critical
chemical balance that is essential to a deep-cycle battery’s peak performance and long life.
Please follow these steps to properly break-in your Celebrity’s new batteries for maximum efficiency and service life.
1. Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use. This charging cycle brings the battery up to about 88% of
its peak performance level.
2. Fully recharge the batteries. They should be at over 90% of their peak performance level.
3. Operate your Celebrity again.
4. Fully recharge the batteries again.
5. After four or five charging cycles, the batteries are able to receive a charge of 100% of their peak performance
level and are able to last for an extended period of time.
How can I ensure maximum battery life?
Fully charged deep-cycle batteries provide reliable performance and extended battery life. Keep your Celebrity’s
batteries fully charged whenever possible. Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged, infrequently charged,
or stored without a full charge may be permanently damaged, causing unreliable performance and limited service life.
How should I store my Celebrity and its batteries?
If you plan on not using your Celebrity for an extended period of time, it is best to:
n Fully charge its batteries prior to storage.
n Disconnect the battery harnesses from the rear electronics module.
n Store your Celebrity in a warm dry environment.
n Avoid storing your Celebrity where it will be exposed to temperature extremes.
WARNING! If your Celebrity’s batteries do become frozen, do not attempt to charge them. Cold or
frozen batteries should be allowed to warm up for several days prior to recharging.
For prolonged storage, you may wish to place several boards under the frame of your Celebrity to raise the Scooter
off of the ground. This takes the weight off the tyres and reduces the possibility of flat spots developing on the areas
of the tyres contacting the ground.
What about public transportation?
If you intend to use public transportation with your Scooter, you must contact in advance the transportation provider
in advance to determine their specific requirements.
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