Pride Mobility 1170XL manual Battery Break-in, Frequently Asked Questions FAQs

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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

To charge the batteries using the off-board

 

charger:

 

1.

Position the front of your power chair next to a

 

 

standard electrical outlet.

 

2.

Be certain the controller power is turned off and

 

 

the freewheel levers are in the engaged position.

 

 

See III. “Your Power Chair.”

 

3.

Plug the off-board charger into the off-board

 

 

charger/programming socket on the controller. See

 

 

figure 19.

 

4.

Plug the off-board charger into the electrical outlet.

 

NOTE: The LED lights on the charger indicate dif-

 

ferent charger conditions at various times: charger

 

power on, charging in progress, and charging com-

 

plete. Refer to the manual supplied with the charger

 

for a complete explanation of these indicators.

 

5.

When the batteries are fully charged, unplug the

 

 

off-board charger from the electrical outlet and

Figure 19. Battery Charging

 

then from the controller.

 

Battery Break-in

To break in new batteries for maximum efficiency:

1.Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use. This brings the battery up to about 90% of its peak performance level.

2.Operate your power chair throughout the house and yard. Move slowly at first, and do not travel too far until you become accustomed to the controls and break in the batteries.

3.Give the batteries another full charge of 8 to 14 hours and operate your power chair again. The batteries will now perform at over 90% of their potential.

4.After four or five charging cycles, the batteries will top off at 100% charge and last for an extended period.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How does the charger work?

The battery charger takes the standard electrical outlet voltage of 120 VAC (alternating current) and converts it to 24 VDC (direct current). The power chair batteries use direct current to run your power chair. When the battery voltage is low, the charger works harder to charge the battery. As the battery voltage approaches full charge, the charger doesn’t work as hard to complete the charging cycle. When the battery is fully charged, the amperage from the charger is nearly at zero. This is how the charger maintains a charge but does not overcharge the battery.

Can I use a different battery charger?

You should use the charger supplied with the power chair. It is the safest, most efficient tool to charge the batteries. We do not recommend using other types of chargers (e.g., an automotive battery charger).

How often must I charge the batteries?

Many factors come into play when deciding how often to charge the batteries. You may use your power chair all day on a daily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a time.

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Contents Jazzy 1170XL Plus F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S Quick Reference InformationN T E N T S IIISafety N T R O D U C T I O NPURCHASER’S Agreement Shipping and DeliveryProduct Safety Symbols S a F E T YS a F E T Y S a F E T Y General Guidelines Pre-Ride Safety CheckModifications Tire Inflation Weight LimitationsIncline Information Braking Information Freewheel ModeCornering Information Public Streets and Roadways Outdoor Driving Surfaces Inclement Weather PrecautionsStationary Obstacles Steps, Curbs, etc Stairs and Escalators DoorsElevators Lift System/Elevation ProductsPositioning Belts BatteriesTransfers Prescription Drugs/Physical LimitationsAlcohol/Smoking Jazzy 1170 XL Plus Series Power Chair I . Y O U R P O W E R C H a I RJazzy 1170XL Plus Series Power Base Shroud Removed Electronics TrayActive-Trac Suspension To engage or disengage the freewheel feature Manual Freewheel LeversInitial Assembly A S S E M B L YSeat Installation To install the seatComfort Adjustments You may need the following to make comfort adjustmentsSeat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T SManual Recline Seatback Adjustment Seatback Angle AdjustmentArmrest Width Adjustment Armrest Height AdjustmentArmrest Angle Adjustment To change the armrest angleController Position To extend the controllerFoot Platform Angle Adjustment Foot Platform Height AdjustmentAnti-Tip Wheels To install the positioning belt To adjust the positioning belt for operator comfortPositioning Belt To release the positioning beltBatteries and Charging B a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N GCharging the Batteries Battery Break-in Frequently Asked Questions FAQsWhy do my new batteries seem weak? „ Daily Use„ Infrequent Use How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?How can I ensure maximum battery life? How should I store my power chair and its batteries?What about public transportation? What about shipping?Care and Maintenance Should your power chair come in contact with waterTemperature I . C a R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C EDaily Checks Weekly ChecksTo check the brakes Monthly ChecksDisposal of Your Power Chair Cleaning and DisinfectionWheel Replacement Yearly ChecksBattery Replacement Jazzy 1170XL Plus Series Drive WheelCorrective Maintenance When to See Your Authorized Pride Provider for ServiceYou may need the following to replace your batteries P E N D I X I Specification S SpecificationsJazzy 1170XL Plus Dimensions and Ground Clearance T E S Page Quality Control Jazzy 1170XL Plus Series Product Serial #
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