Pride Mobility SC160OBLK To change a battery in your Victory, Why do my new batteries seem weak?

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To change a battery in your Victory:

WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead com- pounds. Wash hands after handling.

1.Remove the seat and the rear shroud. See IX. “Disassembly and Assembly.”

2.Remove the battery tie-down strap.

3.Disconnect the battery cables from the electronic controller.

4.Disconnect the battery cables from the battery terminals.

5.Remove the old battery.

6.Place a new battery in the battery well.

7.Connect the red battery cable to the positive (+) battery terminal.

8.Connect the black battery cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

9.Reconnect the battery cables to the electronic controller.

10.Fasten the battery tie-down strap.

11. Reinstall the rear shroud and the seat.

Why do my new batteries seem weak?

Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than is used in car batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries (nicads), or in 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 manufacturers to provide batteries that best suit your scooter’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 may 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 Victory’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.

Follow these steps to break in your Victory’s new batteries for maximum efficiency and 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 Victory 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 Victory’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 Victory 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.

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