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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
BATTERIES AND CHARGING
Your scooter requires two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. They
are recharged by an off-board charging system.
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Charge your scooter’s batteries prior to using it for the first time.
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Keep the batteries fully charged to keep your scooter running smoothly.
Figure 9. Battery Condition Meter
READING YOUR BATTERY VOLTAGE
The battery condition meter on the tiller console indicates the approxi-
mate strength of your batteries using a colour code. From right to left,
green indicates fully charged batteries, yellow indicates a draining charge,
and red indicates that an immediate recharge is necessary. See figure 9.
To ensure the highest accuracy, the battery condition meter should be
checked while operating your scooter at full speed on a dry, level surface.
CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES
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! Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the scooter while
the batteries are charging. Pride recommends that you do not charge the
batteries 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 batteries.
WARNING! Explosive gases may be generated while charging the batteries.
Keep the scooter and battery charger away from sources of ignition such as
flames or sparks and provide adequate ventilation when charging the batteries.
WARNING! You must recharge your scooter’s batteries 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 authorised 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 authorised Pride
Provider.
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.
PROHIBITED! Never use an extension lead to plug in your battery charger. Plug
the charger directly into a properly wired standard electrical outlet.