Pride Mobility INFMANU3267 manual How can I ensure maximum battery life?

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With these considerations in mind, you can determine how often and for how long you should charge your scooter’s batteries. We designed the off-board charger so that it will not overcharge your scooter’s batter- ies. 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.

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. We recommend that you charge your scooter’s batteries for 8 to 14 hours after daily use.

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.

Keep your scooter’s batteries fully charged. 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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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Contents Celebrity XL F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S N T E N T S N T R O D U C T I O N SafetyPURCHASER’S Agreement Shipping and DeliveryS a F E T Y Product Safety SymbolsS a F E T Y S a F E T Y General Removable Parts PRE-RIDE Safety CheckModifications Tire Inflation Weight LimitationsIncline Information Maximum Recommended Incline Angle Braking Information Cornering InformationCorrect Curb Approach Outdoor Driving SurfacesFreewheel Mode Inclement Weather PrecautionsStairs and Escalators DoorsElevators Battery Disposal and RecyclingLIFT/ELEVATION Products BatteriesGetting Onto and OFF of Your Scooter Motor Vehicle TransportReaching and Bending Prescription DRUGS/PHYSICAL Limitations Positioning BeltsALCOHOL/SMOKING Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference EMI/RFI Tiller Console I . Y O U R S C O O T E RHazard Lights Switch Lights SwitchSpeed Adjustment Dial Throttle Control LeverBatteries Motor/Transaxle AssemblyAnti-tip Wheels Manual Freewheel LeverInstallation Safety Flag BracketMain Circuit Breaker Reset Button Rear Securement Points Securement PointsB a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N G Reading Your Battery VoltageBatteries and Charging Charging Your BatteriesFrequently Asked Questions FAQs What type and size of battery should I use? How can I ensure maximum battery life?How can I get maximum range or distance per charge? Battery Removal/Installation How do I change a battery in my scooter?What about public transportation? Why do my new batteries seem weak?P E R a T I O N PRE-RIDE Adjustments and ChecksBefore Getting Onto Your Scooter Getting Onto Your ScooterGetting OFF Your Scooter Power Down Timer FeatureTiller Console Angle Adjustment Tiller Angle AdjustmentArmrest Angle Adjustment Seatback AdjustmentFRONT-TO-BACK Seat Adjustment Seat Rotation AdjustmentSeat Height Adjustment Positioning Belt Optional Mirror PositionTo operate the power seat Power Seat AdjustmentI . D I S a S S E M B L Y a N D a S S E M B L Y DisassemblyFrame Separation I . D I S a S S E M B L Y a N D a S S E M B L YDiagnostic Beep Codes I I . B a S I C TroubleshootingWhat if all the systems on my scooter seem to be dead? What if the main circuit breaker repeatedly trips? C a R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C E Wheel Replacement Nylon Lock NUT Replacement Wiring HarnessesFuse Replacement ABS Plastic ShroudsDisposal of Your Scooter Storing Your ScooterA R R a N T Y Service Checks and Warranty Service Warranty ExclusionsExclusions also include components with damage caused by Implied WarrantiesP E N D I X I Specification S P E N D I X I Specification S T E S Page INFMANU3267