Pride Mobility SC3450 - Manual (Page 24)

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BATTERIES AND CHARGING-FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
How does the charger work?
When your Revo’s battery voltage is low the charger works harder, sending more electrical current to the batteries
to bring up their charge. As the voltage approaches full charge, the charger sends less and less electrical current to
the batteries. When the batteries are fully charged, the current sent by the charger is at nearly zero amperage.
Therefore, when the charger is plugged in, it maintains the charge on your Revo’s batteries, but does not over-
charge them. We do not recommend that you charge your Revo’s batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.
What if my Revo’s batteries won’t charge?
n Ensure that both ends of the charger power cord are inserted fully.
How often must I charge the batteries?
Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your Revo’s batteries:
n All day scooter use on a daily basis.
n Infrequent or sporadic scooter use.
With these considerations in mind, you can determine how often and for how long you should charge your Revo’s
batteries. We designed the onboard charger so that it will not overcharge your scooter’s batteries. However, you
may encounter some problems if you do not charge your batteries often enough and if you do not charge them on
a regular basis. Following the five guidelines below will provide safe and reliable battery operation and charging.
n If you use your scooter daily, charge its batteries as soon as you finish using it for the day. Your scooter will be ready
each morning to give you a full day of service. We recommend that you charge your Revo’s batteries for 8 to 14
hours after daily use.
n If you use your scooter once a week or less, charge its batteries at least once a week for 12 to 14 hours at a time.
n Keep your Revo’s batteries fully charged.
n Avoid deeply discharging your Revo’s batteries.
n Do not charge your Revo’s batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.
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, sidewalk 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.
n Fully charge your Revo’s batteries prior to use.
n Plan your route to avoid as many hills, cracked, broken, or soft surfaces as possible.
n Limit your baggage weight to essential items.
n Try to maintain an even speed while your scooter is in motion.
n Avoid stop-and-go driving.
What about public transportation?
If you intend to use public transportation with your scooter, you must contact the transportation provider in advance
to determine their specific requirements.
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