Pride Mobility SC160VBLU, SC170VBLU, SC170CRED How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?

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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

With these considerations in mind, you can determine just how often and for how long you should charge your Victory’s batteries. We designed the onboard charger so that it does not overcharge your scooter’s batteries. 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 five guidelines below will provide safe and reliable battery operation and charging.

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

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

Keep your Victory’s batteries fully charged.

Avoid deeply discharging your Victory’s batteries.

Do not charge your Victory’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. Below are a few suggestions for obtaining the maximum range per battery charge.

νAlways fully charge your Victory’s batteries prior to your daily use.

νMaintain 30 psi (pounds per square inch) in all of your Victory’s tires.

νPlan your route ahead to avoid as many hills, cracked, broken, or soft surfaces as possible.

νLimit your baggage weight to essential items.

νTry to maintain an even speed while your Victory is in motion.

νAvoid 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 Sealed LeadAcid (SLA) and Gel Cell are deep-cycle batteries that offer similar performance in your Victory. Do not use wet-cell batteries, which have removable caps.

NOTE: Do not remove the caps from sealed batteries. Water cannot be added to sealed batteries. Cap removal voids the battery warranty and may cause damage to the batteries and to your Victory.

Use these specifications to reorder deep-cycle batteries:

Type:

Deep-cycle (sealed lead-acid or gel cell)

Size:

U-1

Voltage:

12 volts each

Amperage:

32 AH (amp hours)

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