Pride Mid-size Serie Manual Del Usuario página 20

I I I . 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 scooter's specific
electrical demands. Fresh batteries are shipped fully charged to our customers. During shipping, the bat-
teries 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 scooter'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 full recharging) to establish the critical chemical balance that is essential to a deep-cycle battery's peak
performance and long life.
Follow these steps to properly break in your scooter'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. Operate your new scooter in familiar and safe areas. Drive slowly at first and do not travel too far from
your home or familiar surroundings until you have become accustomed to your scooter's controls and
have properly broken in your scooter's batteries.
3. Fully recharge the batteries. They should be at over 90% of their peak performance level.
4. Operate your scooter again, and 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.
What about public transportation?
AGM and Gel-Cell batteries are designed for application in scooters and other mobility vehicles. These
batteries are Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved (United States only), allowing safe trans-
portation on aircraft, buses, and trains, as there is no danger of spillage or leakage. We suggest you contact
the carrier's ticket counter in advance to determine that carrier's specific requirements.
How do I change a battery in my scooter?
MANDATORY! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash
hands after handling.
PROHIBITED! Always use two batteries of the exact same type, chemistry and
amp-hour (Ah) capacity. Refer to the specifications table with this manual and in
the manual supplied with the battery charger for recommended type and capaci-
ties.
WARNING! Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the
same time.
WARNING! Contact your authorized dealer if you have any questions regarding the
batteries in your scooter.
WARNING! Do not replace the batteries while the scooter is occupied.
WARNING! The batteries on your scooter should only be serviced or replaced by
an authorized dealer or a qualified technician.
PROHIBITED! Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals.
Contact with tools can cause electrical shock.
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Mid-size Scooter Series