Pride Mid-size Serie Manual Del Usuario página 19

I I I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
NOTE: Keep your batteries fully charged and avoid deeply discharging your batteries. Refer to the
manual supplied with the battery charger for charging instructions. We recommend charging your
batteries for at least 48 continuous hours once per month to improve battery performance and battery
life.
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.
Often, you will face hills, pavement cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves and wind, all of
which affect the distance or running time per battery charge. Below are a few suggestions for obtaining
the maximum range per battery charge.
 Always fully charge your scooter's batteries prior to daily use.
 Maintain but do not exceed the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tire.
 Plan your route ahead to avoid as many hills, cracked, broken or soft surfaces as possible.
 Limit your baggage weight to essential items.
 Try to maintain an even speed while your scooter is in motion.
 Avoid stop-and-go driving.
 We recommend charging your batteries for at least 48 continuous hours once per month to improve
battery performance and battery life.
 Make sure all harness connections are secured properly.
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. Protect your scooter and batteries from extreme heat
or cold. Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged, infrequently charged, stored in extreme
temperatures or stored without a full charge may be permanently damaged, causing unreliable
performance and limited service life.
NOTE: To extend battery life, always turn off scooter and remove the key when not in use.
What type and size of battery should I use?
We recommend deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. Both AGM and Gel-Cell are deep-
cycle batteries that are similar in performance. Do not use wet-cell batteries, which have removable caps.
Refer to the specifications table for size as batteries differ depending on manufacture.
WARNING! Corrosive chemicals are contained in batteries. Use only AGM or Gel-
Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions.
NOTE: Sealed batteries are not serviceable. Do not remove the caps.
Why do my new batteries seem weak?
Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than that used in car batteries, nickel-cad-
mium batteries (nicads) and other common battery types. Deep-cycle batteries are specifically designed to
provide power, drain down their charge and then accept a relatively quick recharge.
Mid-size Scooter Series
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