Pride Mobility SC340 Why do my new batteries seem weak?, How can I ensure maximum battery life?

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Why do my new batteries seem weak?

Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than that used in car batteries, nickel-cadmium 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.

We work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide batteries that best suit your Legend’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 can influence their initial performance. 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 Legend’s batteries to stabilize and adjust to their new room or ambient temperature.

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

Follow these steps to properly break-in your Legend’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 Legend 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 Legend’s controls and have properly broken in your Scooter’s batteries.

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

4.Operate your Legend 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 life. Keep your Legend’s batteries fully charged whenever possible. Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged, infrequently charged, or stored without a full charge may be permanently damaged, causing unreliable performance and limited service life.

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Contents Ultimate In Style & Performance Read everything This manual Before operating Your ScooterF 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 Information ExchangeMy Authorized Pride Provider Is Modifications S a F E T YGeneral Incline Information PRE-RIDE Safety CheckWeight Limitations ˚ 6˚ 5˚ Cornering Information Normal Driving PositionStationary Obstacles STEPS, CURBS, ETC Braking InformationOutdoor Driving Surfaces Tire Inflation Elevators Stairs and EscalatorsDoors LIFT/ELEVATION ProductsPositioning Belts Motor Vehicle TransportGetting Onto and OFF of Your Scooter Alcohol Reaching and BendingPrescription DRUGS/PHYSICAL Limitations Removable PartsI . E M I / R F EMI/RFI WarningsCall your authorized Pride provider Specification S Model Numbers Body Color Length Width Tires Weight Capacity Control Console Assembly O U R L E G E N DThrottle Control Lever Key SwitchSpeed Adjustment Dial Batter Condition MeterRear Section Onboard Battery ChargerElectronic Controller Assembly BatteriesAnti-Tip Wheels Motor/Transaxle AssemblyManual Freewheel Lever Charging Your Batteries Reading Your Battery VoltageB a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N G What if my Legend’s batteries won’t charge? Batteries and CHARGING-FREQUENTLY Asked Questions FaqsHow does the charger work? Can I use a different charger?How can I get maximum range or distance per charge? Why do my new batteries seem weak? How can I ensure maximum battery life?How should I store my Legend and its batteries? What about public transportation?I . O P E R a T I O N Getting OFF of Your Legend FRONT-TO-BACK Seat Adjustment Tiller Angle AdjustmentSeat Height 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 AdjustmentSeatback Adjustment Power Seat Actuator OptionalDisassembly D I S a S S E M B LY a N D a S S E M B LYDisconnecting the FRONT-TO-REAR 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 Legend does not move? B a S I C TroubleshootingWhat if all the systems on my Legend seem to be dead? I . C a R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C E ONE-YEAR Limited Warranty THREE-YEAR Limited WarrantyTHREE-YEAR Warranty Exceptions Warranty ExclusionsI I . W a R R a N T Y T E S T E S
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