I X . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
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 Jet 1 throughout the house and yard. Move slowly at first, and don’t 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 Jet 1 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.
BATTERIES AND
The battery charger takes the standard wall outlet voltage of 120 VAC (alternating current) and converts it to 24 VDC (direct current). The Jet 1 batteries use direct current to run your power chair. When the battery voltage is low, the charger works harder to charge the battery. This is why the charging ammeter initially reads 5 or more amps.As the battery voltage approaches full charge, the charger does not work as hard to complete the charging cycle. This explains why the charging ammeter drops as it approaches a full charge. 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 Jet 1. 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). Your Jet 1’s charger will not operate after the batteries have been discharged to nearly zero voltage. If this happens, call your authorized Pride provider for assistance.
How often must I charge the batteries?
Many factors come into play when deciding how often to charge the batteries. You may use your Jet 1 all day on a daily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a time.
νDaily Use
If you use your Jet 1 on a daily basis, charge the batteries as soon as you are finished using your Jet 1 for the day.Your Jet 1 will be ready each morning to give you a full day’s service. We recommend that you charge the batteries for 8 to 14 hours after each day’s use. Do not charge the batteries for more than 24 hours at a charging cycle.
νInfrequent Use
If you use your Jet 1 infrequently (once a week or less), you should charge the batteries at least once per week for 12 to 14 hours.
NOTE: Keep the batteries fully charged and avoid deeply discharging the batteries. Do not charge the batteries for more than 24 hours at a charging cycle.
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