Jazzy Elite ES, User Manual

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Jazzy Series 49
V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
How often must I charge the batteries?
Many factors come into play when deciding how often to charge the batteries. You may use your power
chair all day on a daily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a time.
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Daily Use
If you use your power chair on a daily basis, charge the batteries as soon as you are finished using
your power chair. Your power chair will be ready each morning to give you a full day’s service. It is
recommended that you charge the batteries at least 8 to 14 hours after daily use. Pride recommends
that you charge the batteries for an additional 4 hours after the battery charger indicates the charging
is complete.
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Infrequent Use
If you use your power chair infrequently (once a week or less), you should charge the batteries at
least once per week for at least 24 hours.
NOTE: Keep your batteries fully charged a11d llvoid deeply discharging your batteries. Refer
to the manual supplied witli the battery charger for charging instructions. Pride recommends
charging your batteries for at least 48 continuous hours once per month to improve battery
performance and battery life.
How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?
Rarely do you have an ideal driving situation such as smooth, flat, hard terrain with no wind, hills, or
curves. More often you are presented with hills, pavement cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces,
curves, and wind. All of these factors will affect the distance or running time per battery charge. Below
are a few suggestions for obtaining the maximum range per charge:。
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Always charge the batteries fully prior to your trip.
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Plan your trip in advance to avoid inclines if possible.
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Limit baggage weight to essential items.
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Try to maintain an even speed and avoid stop-and-go driving.
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Pride recommends charging your batteries for at least 48 continuous hours once per month to
improve battery Lperformance and battery life.
What type of batteries should I use?
We recommend deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. Both AGM and Gel-Cell are
deep-cycle batteries that are similar in performance.
WARNING! Corrosive chemicals contained in batteries. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce
the risk of leakage or explosive conditions.
Why do my new batteries seem weak?
Deep-cycle batteries employ a much different chemical technology than that used in car batteries, nickel-
cadmium (nicads), or in other common battery types. Deep-cycle batteries are specifically designed to
provide power, drain down their charge, and then accept a relatively quick recharge. AGM and Gel-Cell
batteries should be charged as often as possible. They do not have a “memory” like nickel-cadmium
batteries.
NOTE: Your power chair’s charger will not operate after the batteries have been discharged to
nearly zero voltage. If this happens, contact your authorised provider for assistance.