Pride Mobility SC155, SC151 owner manual How should I store my scooter and its batteries?

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

Why do my new batteries seem weak?

Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than that used in car batteries, nickel-cadmium bat- teries (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 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 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 scooter’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 scooter’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 scooter 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 scooter’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 scooter 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.

What about public transportation?

If you intend to use public transportation with your scooter, you must contact the transportation Provider in ad- vance to determine their specific requirements.

How should I store my scooter and its batteries?

See XII. “Care and Maintenance.”

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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 SafetyN T R O D U C T I O N Expressed Agreement of IndemnificationPride Owners Club Removable Parts Electromagnetic Fields S a F E T YGeneral ModificationsIncline Information PRE-RIDE Safety CheckWeight Limitations Tire InflationMaximum Recommended Normal Driving Position Cornering InformationOutdoor Driving Surfaces Stationary Obstacles STEPS, CURBS, ETCBraking Information S a F E T Y LIFT/ELEVATION Products Stairs and EscalatorsDoors ElevatorsBattery Disposal and Recycling Preventing Unintended Movement Motor Vehicle TransportGetting Onto and OFF of Your Scooter Alcohol Positioning BeltsReaching and Bending Prescription DRUGS/PHYSICAL LimitationsEMI/RFI Frequently Asked Questions Faqs I . E M I / R FEMI/RFI Warnings Are all electric mobility vehicles susceptible to EMI/RFI? Rally Dimensions Specification SSpecification S O U R R a L L Y Control Console AssemblyKey Switch Rear Section Onboard Battery ChargerBattery Charger Fuse Motor/Transaxle Assembly Reading Your Battery Voltage B AT T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N GCharging Your Batteries How does the charger work? Frequently Asked Questions FaqsHow can I get maximum range or distance per charge? How should I store my scooter and its batteries? Getting Onto Your Scooter PRE-RIDE Adjustments and ChecksI . O P E R a T I O N Before Getting on Your ScooterGetting OFF of Your Scooter Power Down Timer FeatureTiller Angle Adjustment Seat Height AdjustmentI I . C O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T S FRONT-TO-BACK Seat Adjustment Armrest Width AdjustmentSeat Rotation D I S a S S E M B LY a N D a S S E M B LY DisassemblyFrame Handle AssemblyP T I O N a L a C C E S S O R I E S Optional AccessoriesProblem Possible Solutions TroubleshootingI . 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 ElectronicsWarranty Exclusions THREE-YEAR Limited WarrantyTHREE-YEAR Warranty Exceptions ONE-YEAR Limited WarrantySusquehanna Ave. Exeter, PA 18643