Pride Mobility SC100 To change a battery in your Shuttle, Why do my new batteries seem weak?

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To change a battery in your Shuttle:

1.Remove the seat. See figure 14.

2.Unstrap the batteries from the floorboard.

3.Remove the top of the battery case.

4.Disconnect the battery cables from the battery terminals. See figure 9.

5.Remove the old battery.

6.Place a new battery in the battery well.

7.Connect the red battery cable to the positive (+) battery terminal.

8.Connect the black battery cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

9.

Place the cover on the battery case.

FIGURE 9. BATTERY CABLES

10.

Reconnect the battery strap.

 

11.

Reinstall the seat.

 

WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com- pounds. Wash hands after handling.

Why do my new batteries seem weak?

Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than is used in car batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries (nicads), or in other common battery types. Deep-cycle batteries are specifically designed to pro- vide power, drain down their charge, and then accept a relatively quick recharge.

We work closely with our battery manufacturers to provide batteries that best suit your scooter’s specific electrical demands. Fresh batteries arrive daily at Pride and are shipped fully charged to our customers. During shipping, the batteries may encounter temperature extremes that may influence their initial perfor- mance. Heat will diminish the charge on the battery; cold will slow the available power and extend the time needed to recharge the battery.

It may take a few days for the temperature of your Shuttle’s batteries to stabilize and adjust to their new room or ambient temperature.

More importantly, it will take a few charging cycles (a partial drain followed by a full recharge) to establish the critical chemical balance that is essential to a deep-cycle battery’s peak performance and long life.

Follow these steps to break in your Shuttle’s new batteries for maximum efficiency and life.

1.Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use. This charging cycle will bring the battery up to about 88% of its peak performance level.

2.Operate your new Shuttle in familiar and safe areas. Drive slowly at first, and do not travel too far from your home or familiar surroundings until you have become accustomed to your Shuttle’s controls and have properly broken in your scooter’s batteries.

3.Fully recharge the batteries. They will now be at over 90% of their peak performance level.

4.Operate your Shuttle again.

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