Pride Mobility Victory XL-8, Owner'S Manual

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Victory XL-8
How often must I charge the batteries?
Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your Victory XL-8’s batteries: all day
Scooter use on a daily basis and infrequent Scooter use.
With these considerations in mind, you can determine just how often and for how long you should charge your
Victory XL-8’s batteries. We designed the onboard charger so that it does not overcharge your Scooter’s batteries;
however, you may encounter some problems if you do not charge your batteries often enough and if you do not
charge them on a regular basis. Following the five guidelines below provides safe and reliable battery operation and
charging.
1. If you use your Victory XL-8 daily, charge its batteries as soon as you finish using it for the day. Your Scooter
will be ready each morning to give you a “full day” of service. We recommend you charge your Victory XL-8’s
batteries for 8 to 14 hours after daily use.
2. If you use your Victory XL-8 once a week or less, charge its batteries at least once a week for 12 to 14 hours
at a time.
3. Keep your Victory XL-8’s batteries fully charged.
4. Avoid deeply discharging your Victory XL-8’s batteries.
5. Do not charge your Victory XL-8’s batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.
How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?
Rarely will you have ideal driving conditions — smooth, flat, hard driving surfaces with no wind or curves. You will
often face hills, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind. All of these driving
conditions affect the distance or running time per battery charge. The following are a few suggestions for obtaining
the maximum range per battery charge.
n Always fully charge your Victory XL-8’s batteries prior to your daily use.
n Maintain 30 psi (pounds per square inch) in all of your Victory XL-8’s tyres.
n Plan your route ahead to avoid as many hills, cracked, broken, or soft surfaces as possible.
n Limit your baggage weight to essential items.
n Try to maintain an even speed while your Victory XL-8 is in motion.
n Avoid stop-and-go driving.
What type and size of battery should I use?
We recommend deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. Both Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) and
Gel-Cell are deep-cycle batteries that are similar in performance in your Victory XL-8. Do not use wet-cell
batteries, which have removable caps.
NOTE: Do not remove the caps from sealed batteries. Water cannot be added to sealed batteries. Cap
removal voids the battery warranty and may cause damage to the batteries and to your Victory XL-8.
Use these specifications to reorder deep-cycle batteries.
Type: Deep-cycle (SLA or Gel-Cell)
Size: U-1 (32 AH, 40 AH) or NF-22 (45 AH, 55 AH)
Voltage: 12 V each
Amperage: 32 AH, 40 AH, 45 AH, or 55 AH
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