Pride Mobility INFMANU1208 owner manual How can I ensure maximum battery life?

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Heat diminishes the charge on the battery; cold slows the available power and extends the time needed to recharge the battery. It may take a few days for the temperature of your Celebrity’s batteries to stabilize and adjust to their new room or ambient temperature.

More importantly, it takes 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.

Please follow these steps to properly break in your Celebrity’s new batteries for maximum efficiency and service life.

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

2.Operate your new Celebrity 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 Celebrity’s controls and have prop- erly broken in your scooter’s batteries.

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

4.Operate your Celebrity again.

5.Fully recharge the batteries again.

6.After four or five charging cycles, the batteries are able to receive a charge of 100% of their peak performance level and are able to last for an extended period of time.

How can I ensure maximum battery life?

Fully charged deep-cycle batteries provide reliable performance and extended battery service life. Keep your Celebrity’s batteries fully charged whenever possible. Batteries that are deeply discharged, infrequently charged, or stored without a full charge may be permanently damaged, causing unreliable performance and limited service life.

How should I store my Celebrity and its batteries?

See XI. “Care and Maintenance.”

What about public transportation?

If you intend to use public transportation while using your scooter, you must contact in advance the transportation Provider to determine their specific requirements.

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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 NMy Authorized Pride Provider Is Pride Owners ClubQuick Reference Information General S a F E T YModifications Removable Parts Electromagnetic FieldsWeight Limitations PRE-RIDE Safety CheckTire Inflation Incline InformationWheel Maximum Recommended Braking Information Cornering InformationCorrect Curb Approach Outdoor Driving SurfacesStairs and Escalators Inclement Weather Precautions Freewheel ModeDoors ElevatorsLIFT/ELEVATION Products Battery Disposal and RecyclingBatteries Motor Vehicle TransportReaching and Bending Getting Onto and OFF of Your ScooterPrescription DRUGS/PHYSICAL Limitations AlcoholWhere do radio waves come from? EMI/RFI Frequently Asked Questions FaqsI . E M I / R F EMI/RFI WarningsAre all electric mobility vehicles susceptible to EMI/RFI? What is the FDA doing about the problem?What should I do if my mobility vehicle moves unexpectedly? Celebrity Dimensions Specification SLength O U R C E L E B R I T Y Control Console AssemblyBattery Condition Meter Key SwitchLight Switch Speed Control DialElectronic Controller Assembly Onboard Battery ChargerRear Section BatteriesManual Freewheel Lever Motor/Transaxle AssemblyAnti-Tip Wheels 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 GWhat does the LED on the charger indicate? How does the charger work?Can I use a different charger? How often must I charge the batteries?Why do my new batteries seem weak? What type and size of battery should I use?How should I store my Celebrity and its batteries? How can I ensure maximum battery life?What about public transportation? I . O P E R a T I O N PRE-RIDE Adjustments and ChecksBefore Getting Onto Your Scooter Getting Onto Your ScooterPower Down Timer Feature Remove the key from the key switchGetting OFF of Your Scooter Seat Height Adjustment Tiller Angle AdjustmentFRONT-TO-BACK Seat Adjustment I I . C O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T SArmrest Width Adjustment Armrest Height AdjustmentPower Seat Optional 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 all the systems on my Celebrity seem to be dead? B a S I C TroubleshootingWhat if the motor runs but my Celebrity does not move? 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 ElectronicsTHREE-YEAR Warranty Exceptions THREE-YEAR Limited WarrantyONE-YEAR Limited Warranty Warranty ExclusionsT E S Susquehanna Ave. Exeter, PA 18643