Pride Elite Trsveller, 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
How do I change a battery in my Travel Scooter?
MANDATORY! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash
hands after handling.
WARNING! Always use two batteries of the exact same type, chemistry, and amp-
hour (Ah) capacity. Refer to the specifications table in this manual and in the
manual supplied with the battery charger for recommended type and capacities.
WARNING! Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the
same time.
WARNING! Contact your Pride Provider if you have any questions regarding the
batteries in your Travel Scooter.
WARNING! Do not replace the batteries while the Travel Scooter is occupied.
WARNING! The batteries on your Travel Scooter should only be serviced or
replaced by an authorized Pride Provider or a qualified technician.
PROHIBITED! Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals.
Contact with tools can cause electrical shock.
You may need the following to change your batteries :
Metric/standard socket set and ratchet
Adjustable wrench
WARNING! Do not lift beyond your
physical capability. Ask for assistance
when necessary while disassembling or
assembling your scooter.
1. Remove the battery pack from the Travel Scooter.
2. Carefully turn the pack upside down.
3. Remove the eight (8) screws from the perimeter of
the battery pack.
4. Carefully turn the pack right side up and remove the lid.
5. Disconnect the black (-) and red (+) battery cables
from the battery terminals of each battery. See
figure 18.
WARNING! Do not pull on electrical
harness wires directly to detach them
from the Travel Scooter. Always grasp
the connector itself when
disconnecting the harness to prevent
wire damage.
Figure 18. Battery Replacement (12 Ah Pack Shown)
BATTERY TERMINALS
BATTERY CABLES
6. Remove the old batteries.
7. Place the new batteries into the battery pack.
8. Connect the red battery cable to the positive (+) battery terminal of each battery.
9. Connect the black battery cable to the negative (-) battery terminal of each battery.
10. Position the lid back onto the battery pack ensuring all wires are inside the pack so they don’t become
pinched.
11. Carefully turn the pack upside down.
12. Reinstall all screws and tighten.