Pride RALLY 3, Owner'S Manual

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V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
BATTERIES AND CHARGING-FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
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. Therefore, 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.
What if my scooter’s batteries won’t charge?
n Ensure that the red (+) and black (-) battery cables are connected properly to the battery terminals.
n Ensure both battery harnesses that extend from the batteries are plugged into their mating harness
leading to the charger.
n Ensure that both ends of the charger power lead are inserted fully.
Can I use a different charger?
For the safest, most efficient, and balanced charging of your scooter’s batteries, we prefer and highly
recommend simultaneous charging of both batteries with the onboard battery charger.
How often must I charge the batteries?
Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your scooter’s batteries:
n All day scooter use on a daily basis.
n Infrequent or sporadic scooter use.
With these considerations in mind, you can determine how often and for how long you should charge your
scooter’s batteries. We designed the onboard charger so that it will 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 guidelines below will provide safe and reliable battery
operation and charging.
n If you use your scooter 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 that you charge your
scooter’s batteries for 8 to 14 hours after daily use.
n If you use your scooter once a week or less, charge its batteries at least once a week for 12 to 14 hours
at a time.
n Keep your scooter’s batteries fully charged.
n Avoid deeply discharging your scooter’s batteries.
How can I ensure maximum battery life?
Fully charged deep-cycle batteries provide reliable performance and extended battery life. Keep your scooter’s
batteries fully charged whenever possible. Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged, infrequently
charged, or stored without a full charge may be permanently damaged, causing unreliable performance and
limited service life.