Pride Mobility Jet 1 B a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N G, Charging the Batteries

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

BATTERIES

Your Jet 1 uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries. These batteries are sealed and maintenance-free. Since they are sealed, there is no need to check the electrolyte (fluid) level. Deep-cycle batteries are designed to handle a longer and deeper discharge. Though they are similar in appearance to automotive batteries, they are not interchangeable with them.Automotive batteries are not designed to handle a long, deep discharge, and they are unsafe for use in power chairs.

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

WARNING! Always protect batteries from freezing temperatures and never charge a frozen battery. This damages the battery and may cause personal injury. Attempting to charge a battery in freezing conditions does not prevent a battery from freezing.

CHARGING THE BATTERIES

The battery charger is essential in providing long life for your Jet 1’s batteries. See figure 24. The battery charger is designed to optimize your Jet 1’s performance by charging the batteries safely, quickly, and easily. The charging system consists of the battery charger, the charger fuse, and the ammeter. See figures 24 and 25. The onboard charger is located underneath the utility tray. The ammeter is located on the utility tray for easy viewing. The charger has an in-line fuse that protects the ammeter. The ammeter indicates the rate of charge necessary to fully recharge the batteries. It is also a good indication of whether or not the charger is working. The ammeter and the charger are only functional when the charger power cord is plugged into a wall outlet.

WARNING! Never use an extension cord to plug in your battery charger. Plug the charger directly into a properly wired standard wall outlet.

WARNING! You must recharge your Jet ’s batteries with the supplied onboard or the supplied off- board charging system. Do not use an automotive-type battery charger.

BATTERY CHARGER
POWER OUTLET	AMMETER

Figure 24. Battery Charger Figure 25. Utility Tray

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