Pride Mobility Traveller Plus HD B a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N G, Charging Your Batteries

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

Your Travel Scooter requires two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. They are recharged by the supplied off-board charging system.

!Charge your Travel Scooter’s batteries for 8 to 14 hours prior to using it for the first time.

!Keep the batteries fully charged to keep your Travel Scooter running smoothly.

READING YOUR BATTERY VOLTAGE

The battery condition meter on the tiller console indicates the approximate strength of your batteries using a color code. From right to left on the meter, green indicates fully charged batteries, yellow a draining charge, and red indicates that an immediate recharge is necessary. See figure 13. To ensure the highest accuracy, the battery condition meter should be checked while operating your Travel Scooter at full speed on a dry, level surface.

CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES

PROHIBITED! Never use an extension cord to plug in

your battery charger. Plug the charger directly into a Figure 13. Battery Condition Meter properly wired standard electrical outlet.

PROHIBITED! Removal of the grounding prong can create an electrical hazard. If necessary, properly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access.

PROHIBITED! Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the Travel Scooter while the batteries are charging. Pride recommends that you do not charge the batteries while the Travel Scooter is occupied.

MANDATORY! Read the battery charging instructions in this manual and in the manual supplied with the battery charger before charging the batteries.

WARNING! Explosive gases may be generated while charging the batteries. Keep the Travel Scooter and the battery charger away from sources of ignition such as flames or sparks and provide adequate ventilation when charging the batteries.

WARNING! Ensure that both ends of the charger power cord are clean and dry before plugging the charger power cord into the charger port or the electrical outlet.

WARNING! Do no expose the off-board battery charger to rain or other sources of moisture unless it has been tested for outdoor use. Refer to the manual supplied with the battery charger for more information.

WARNING! Inspect the battery charger, wiring, and connectors for damage before each use. Contact your authorized Pride Provider if damage is found.

WARNING! Do not attempt to open the battery charger case. If the battery charger does not appear to be working correctly, contact your authorized Pride Provider.

WARNING! If the off-board battery charger is equipped with cooling slots, then do not attempt to insert objects through these slots.

WARNING! If your off-board battery charger has not been tested and approved for outdoor use, then do not expose it to adverse or extreme weather conditions. If the battery charger is exposed to adverse or extreme weather conditions, then it must be allowed to adjust to the difference in environmental conditions before use indoors. Refer to the manual supplied with the battery charger for more information.

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Contents Elite Traveller Plus F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S III N T E N T SN T R O D U C T I O N SafetyPURCHASER’S Agreement Shipping and DeliveryS a F E T Y Product Safety SymbolsS a F E T Y S a F E T Y Removable Parts PRE-RIDE Safety Check GeneralModifications Weight Limitations Tire InflationIncline Information Maximum Recommended Incline Angle Braking Information Cornering InformationCorrect Curb Approach Outdoor Driving SurfacesFreewheel Mode Inclement Weather PrecautionsStairs and Escalators DoorsLIFT/ELEVATION Products ElevatorsBatteries Motor Vehicle TransportPositioning Belts Reaching and BendingPrescription DRUGS/PHYSICAL Limitations ALCOHOL/SMOKINGElectromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference EMI/RFI Tiller Console I . Y O U R T R a V E L S C O O T E RTo Move Forward, use either of the following To Move Backward, use either of the followingRear Section Horn ButtonBattery Pack See figureTiller Console Fuse Shroud Panels To reinstall the shroud pieces, placeTo remove the shroud panel pieces See figures 10, 11,Reading Your Battery Voltage B a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N GCharging Your Batteries Follow these easy steps to charge your batteries safely Frequently Asked QuestionsHow does the charger work? What if my Travel Scooter’s batteries will not charge?Can I use a different charger? How can I ensure maximum battery life?How often must I charge the batteries? How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?How do I change a battery in my Travel Scooter? What type and size of battery should I use?What about public transport? Why do my new batteries seem weak?P E R a T I O N PRE-RIDE Adjustments and ChecksBefore Getting Onto Your Travel Scooter Getting Onto Your Travel ScooterGetting OFF of Your Travel Scooter Power Down Timer FeatureSeat Rotation Adjustment Tiller Angle AdjustmentArmrest Width Adjustment C O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T SFront Storage Area Seat Height AdjustmentI . D I S a S S E M B L Y a N D a S S E M B L Y DisassemblyFrame Separation AssemblyDiagnostic Beep Codes I I . B a S I C TroubleshootingWhat if the main circuit breaker repeatedly trips? What if the Travel Scooter’s batteries won’t charge?C a R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C E Nylon Lock NUT Replacement Axle Bearings and the MOTOR/TRANSAXLE AssemblyABS Plastic Shrouds Motor BrushesA R R a N T Y Exclusions also include components with damage caused by P E N D I X I Specification S Travel Scooter Dimensions T E S T E S T E S INFMANU3231
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