Pride Mobility Quantum 500 manual B a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N G, Batteries and Charging

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

BATTERIES AND CHARGING

The Quantum 500 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. Automotive batteries are not designed to handle a long, deep discharge, and also are unsafe for use in power chairs.

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

Charging the Batteries

The battery charger is essential in providing long life for your power chair batteries. It is designed to optimize your power chair’s performance by charging the batteries safely, quickly, and easily.

WARNING! You must recharge your power chair’s batteries with the supplied off-board battery charger. Do not use an automotive-type battery charger.

PROHIBITED! Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. If necessary, properly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access. Failure to heed could result in personal injury and/or property damage.

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

Tochargethebatteriesusingtheoff-boardcharger:

1.Positionyourpowerchairnexttoastandardwalloutlet.

2.Becertainthecontrollerpoweristurnedoff.

3.Plugtheoff-boardchargerintotheoff-boardcharger/programmingsocketonthecontroller.SeeVII.“Operation.”

4.Plugtheoff-boardchargerintothewalloutlet.

NOTE: If it is a Pride off-board charger, then there are two lights in it. The red light indicates that power to the off-board charger is on. The green light indicates that the batteries are fully charged. If it is not a Pride off- board charger, then follow the instructions supplied by the manufacturer.

5. Whenthebatteriesarefullycharged,unplugtheoff-boardchargerfromthewalloutletandthenfromthecontroller.

Battery Break-in

To break in new batteries for maximum efficiency:

1.Fullyrechargeanynewbatterypriortoitsinitialuse.Thisbringsthebatteryuptoabout90%ofitspeakperformancelevel.

2.Operate your power chair throughout the house and yard. Move slowly at first, and don’t travel too far until you become accustomedtothecontrolsandbreakinthebatteries.

3.Givethebatteriesanotherfullchargeof8to14hoursandoperateyourpowerchairagain.Thebatterieswillnowperformatover 90%oftheirpotential.

4.Afterfourorfivechargingcycles,thebatterieswilltopoffat100%chargeandlastforanextendedperiod.

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