Pride Mobility INFMANU1208 How does the charger work?, What does the LED on the charger indicate?

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V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)

How does the charger work?

When your Celebrity’s battery voltage is low, the charger works harder and sends more electrical current to the batteries to bring up their charge. As the voltage of the batteries approaches a full charge, the charger sends less and less electrical current to the batteries. When the batteries are fully charged, the current being sent to them from the charger is at nearly zero amperage. Therefore, when the charger is plugged in, it maintains the charge on your Celebrity’s batteries, but it does not overcharge them. We do not recommend that you charge your Celebrity’s batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.

What does the LED on the charger indicate?

The green LED turns on after the batteries have been fully charged. In some instances, the green LED may stay on after the charger has been unplugged from the wall outlet.Although users may perceive this as a charger malfunc- tion, it is a normal condition. The green LED goes off when the batteries reach 26 VDC, which may take a few minutes.

Can I use a different charger?

For the safest, most efficient, and balanced charging of your Celebrity’s batteries, we prefer and highly recommend the simultaneous charging of both batteries by use of the onboard battery charger.

How often must I charge the batteries?

Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your Celebrity’s batteries:

νAll day scooter use on a daily basis.

νInfrequent or sporadic scooter use.

With these considerations in mind, you can determine just how often and for how long you should charge your Celebrity’s batteries. We designed the onboard charger so that it will not overcharge your scooter’s batteries (do not charge them for more than 24 consecutive hours). However, you may encounter some problems if you do not charge your batteries often enough or if you do not charge them on a regular basis. Follow the five guidelines below to provide safe and reliable battery operation and charging.

νIf you use your Celebrity daily, charge its batteries as soon as you finish using it for the day.Your Celebrity will be ready each morning to give you a “full day” of service. We recommend that you charge your Celebrity’s batteries for 8 to 14 hours after daily use.

νIf you use your Celebrity once a week or less, charge its batteries at least once a week for 12 to 14 hours at a time.

νKeep your Celebrity’s batteries fully charged.

νAvoid deeply discharging your Celebrity’s batteries.

νDo not charge your Celebrity’s batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.

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.You will often face hills, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind. All of these driving conditions affect the distance or running time per battery charge. The following are a few suggestions for obtaining the maximum range per battery charge.

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Contents Ultimate In Style & Performance F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S N T E N T S Information Exchange N T R O D U C T I O NQuick Reference Information Pride Owners ClubMy Authorized Pride Provider Is Removable Parts Electromagnetic Fields S a F E T YGeneral ModificationsIncline Information PRE-RIDE Safety CheckWeight Limitations Tire InflationWheel Maximum Recommended Braking Information Cornering InformationCorrect Curb Approach Outdoor Driving SurfacesElevators Inclement Weather Precautions Freewheel ModeStairs and Escalators DoorsMotor Vehicle Transport Battery Disposal and RecyclingLIFT/ELEVATION Products BatteriesAlcohol Getting Onto and OFF of Your ScooterReaching and Bending Prescription DRUGS/PHYSICAL LimitationsEMI/RFI Warnings EMI/RFI Frequently Asked Questions FaqsWhere do radio waves come from? I . E M I / R FWhat should I do if my mobility vehicle moves unexpectedly? What is the FDA doing about the problem?Are all electric mobility vehicles susceptible to EMI/RFI? Celebrity Dimensions Specification SLength O U R C E L E B R I T Y Control Console AssemblySpeed Control Dial Key SwitchBattery Condition Meter Light SwitchBatteries Onboard Battery ChargerElectronic Controller Assembly Rear SectionAnti-Tip Wheels Motor/Transaxle AssemblyManual Freewheel Lever Follow these easy steps to charge your Batteries safely B a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N GHow often must I charge the batteries? How does the charger work?What does the LED on the charger indicate? Can I use a different charger?Why do my new batteries seem weak? What type and size of battery should I use?What about public transportation? How can I ensure maximum battery life?How should I store my Celebrity and its batteries? Getting Onto Your Scooter PRE-RIDE Adjustments and ChecksI . O P E R a T I O N Before Getting Onto Your ScooterGetting OFF of Your Scooter Remove the key from the key switchPower Down Timer Feature I I . C O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T S Tiller Angle AdjustmentSeat Height Adjustment FRONT-TO-BACK Seat AdjustmentPower Seat Optional Armrest Height AdjustmentArmrest Width Adjustment D I S a S S E M B LY a N D a S S E M B LY DisassemblyDisconnecting The Lighting Harness Assembly P T I O N a L a C C E S S O R I E S What if the motor runs but my Celebrity does not move? B a S I C TroubleshootingWhat if all the systems on my Celebrity seem to be dead? I . C a R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C E Storing Your Scooter CONSOLE, CHARGER, and Rear ElectronicsWarranty Exclusions THREE-YEAR Limited WarrantyTHREE-YEAR Warranty Exceptions ONE-YEAR Limited WarrantyT E S Susquehanna Ave. Exeter, PA 18643
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