Pride Mobility APEX ALUMALITE, Owner'S Manual

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Batteries and Charging
Batteries and Charging
Your scooter uses one long-lasting Lithium-Ion battery. This battery is sealed and maintenance-free. Since
it is sealed, there is no need to check the electrolyte (fluid) level. Lithium-Ion batteries are designed to
handle a longer and deeper discharge. Though they are similar in appearance to automotive batteries,
they are not interchangeable. Automotive batteries are not designed to handle a long, deep discharge,
and are unsafe for use in scooters.
MANDATORY! Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after
handling.
WARNING! Contact your authorized Pride Provider if you have any questions regarding
the battery in your
scooter.
Charging the Battery
The battery charger is essential in providing long life for your scooter battery. It is designed to optimize your
scooter’s performance by charging the battery safely, quickly, and easily. The battery charger is only
functional when the charger power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet.
PROHIBITED! Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. If necessary,
properly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged
plug access.
PROHIBITED! Never use an extension cord to plug in your battery charger. Plug the
charger directly into a properly wired standard electrical outlet.
PROHIBITED! Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the scooter while the
battery is charging. Pride recommends that you do not charge the battery while the
scooter is occupied.
MANDATORY! Read the battery charging instructions in this manual and in the manual
supplied with the battery charger before charging the battery.
WARNING! Explosive gases may be generated while charging the battery. Keep the
scooter and battery charger away from sources of ignition such as flames or sparks and
provide adequate ventilation when charging the battery.
WARNING! You must recharge your scooters battery with the supplied off-board charger.
Do not use an automotive-type battery charger.
WARNING! Inspect the battery charger, wiring, and connectors for damage before each
use. Contact your authorized Pride Provider if damage is found.
WARNING! Do not attempt to open the battery charger case. If the battery charger does
not appear to be working correctly, contact your authorized Pride Provider.
WARNING! Be aware that the battery charger case may become hot during charging.
Avoid skin contact and do not place on surfaces that may be affected by the heat.
WARNING! If the battery charger is equipped with cooling slots, then do not attempt to
insert objects through these slots.
WARNING! If your battery charger has not been tested and approved for outdoor use,
then do not expose it to adverse or extreme weather conditions. If the battery charger is
exposed to adverse or extreme weather conditions, then it must be allowed to adjust to
the difference in environmental conditions before use indoors. Refer to the manual
supplied with the battery charger for more information.
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