Battery Disposal and Recycling

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

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. Often, you will face hills, pavement cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind, all of which 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 scooter’s batteries prior to daily use.

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 scooter 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 lead-acid and gel cell are deep-cycle batteries that are similar in performance. Do not use wet-cell batteries, which have removable caps.

CAUTION! 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 scooter.

Use these specifications to reorder deep-cycle batteries:

Type:	Deep-cycle (sealed lead-acid or gel cell)
Size:	U-1 (32 AH)
Voltage:	12 volts each
Amperage:	32AH

To change a battery in your scooter:

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

1.Remove the seat and rear shroud.

2.Disconnect the battery tie-down strap.

3.Disconnect the battery harness.

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 harness.

10.Reconnect the battery tie-down strap.

11.Reinstall the rear shroud and seat.

If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and call your authorized Pride provider for instructions on disposal. Your authorized Pride provider will also have the necessary information on battery recycling, which is our recommended course of action.

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