Pride Mobility Bebop Owner's Manual page 20

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 PTV's battery voltage is low, the charger works harder, sending more electrical current to the batteries
to bring up their charge. As the voltage approaches full charge, the charger sends less and less electrical current to
the batteries. When the batteries are fully charged, the current sent by the charger is at nearly zero amperage. There-
fore, when the charger is plugged in, it maintains the charge on your PTV's batteries, but does not overcharge them.
We do not recommend that you charge your PTV's batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.
What if my PTV's batteries won’t charge?
n Ensure that both ends of the charger power cord are inserted fully.
How often must I charge the batteries?
Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your PTV's batteries:
n All day PTV use on a daily basis.
n Infrequent or sporadic PTV use.
With these considerations in mind, you can determine how often and for how long you should charge your PTV's
batteries. We designed the off-board charger so that it will not overcharge your PTV's batteries. However, 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 PTV daily, charge its batteries as soon as you finish using it for the day. Your PTV will be ready each
morning to give you a full day of service. We recommend that you charge your PTV's batteries for 8 to 14 hours after
daily use.
n If you use your PTV once a week or less, charge its batteries at least once a week for 12 to 14 hours at a time.
n Keep your PTV's batteries fully charged.
n Avoid deeply discharging your PTV's batteries.
n Do not charge your PTV's 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. Often
you will face hills, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind, all of which affect the
distance or running time per battery charge. Below are a few suggestions for obtaining the maximum range per
battery charge.
n Fully charge your PTV's batteries prior to use.
n Plan your route to avoid as many hills, cracked, broken, or soft surfaces as possible.
n Limit your baggage weight to essential items.
n Try to maintain an even speed while your PTV is in motion.
n Avoid stop-and-go driving.
What about public transportation?
If you intend to use public transportation with your PTV, you must contact the transportation provider in advance
to determine their specific requirements.
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