Pride Mobility Colt Twin, Owner'S Manual

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I V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
To charge the batteries with the battery boxes re-
moved from the scooter:
1. Remove the battery boxes from the scooter and place
them on a flat, dry surface in exactly the same posi-
tions as they are on the scooter. See figure 10B.
Refer to VII. “Disassembly and Assembly” for infor-
mation on how to remove and position the battery
boxes.
NOTE: The battery boxes must be connected (left
box on top of right box) in order to charge.
2. Follow steps 4-8 from the previous procedure.
3. Reinstall the battery boxes onto the scooter.
NOTE: There is a charger inhibit function on your
scooter. The scooter will not run and the battery
condition meter will not operate while the batteries
are charging.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How does the charger work?
When your scooter’s battery voltage is low, the charger works harder, sending more electrical current to the
batteries to bring up their charge. As the batteries approach a full charge, the charger sends less and less electrical
current. When the batteries are fully charged, the current sent from the charger is at nearly zero amperage. There-
fore, when the charger is plugged in, it maintains the charge on your scooter’s batteries, but does not overcharge
them. We do not recommend that you charge your scooter’s batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.
Can I use a different charger?
Chargers are selected precisely for particular applications and are especially matched to the type, size and chemi-
cal formulation of specific batteries. For the safest and most efficient charging of your scooter’s batteries we
recommend only use of the charger supplied as original equipment with your Pride product. Any charging method
resulting in batteries being charged individually is especially prohibited.
What if my scooter’s batteries won’t charge?
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Ensure the red (+) and black (-) battery cables are connected properly to the battery terminals.
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Ensure both battery harnesses that extend from the batteries are plugged into their mating harness leading to
the charger.
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Ensure both ends of the charger power lead are inserted fully.
How often must I charge the batteries?
Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your scooter’s batteries:
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All day scooter use on a daily basis.
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Infrequent or sporadic scooter use.
Figure 10B. Off-board Charging - Battery Boxes Removed
From Scooter