Pride Mobility Maxima - Manual (Page 22)

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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
Your scooter requires two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. They
are recharged by an off-board charging system.
! Charge your scooter’s batteries prior to using it for the first time.
! Keep the batteries fully charged to keep your scooter running smoothly.
READING YOUR BATTERY VOLTAGE
The battery condition meter on the tiller console indicates the approximate strength of your batteries using
a color code. From right to left, green indicates fully charged batteries, yellow a draining charge, and red indicates
that an immediate recharge is necessary. See figure 8. To ensure the highest accuracy, the battery condition meter
should be checked while operating your scooter at full speed on a dry, level surface.
You can also check the charging status of the batteries by the ammeter, located at the rear of the scooter. The
charger power cord must be plugged into a standard electrical outlet in order to obtain a reading. When the
amperage reading is at or near zero amps, charging is complete. See figure 9.
CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES
PROHIBITED! Never use an extension cord to plug in
your battery charger. Plug the charger directly into a
properly wired standard electrical outlet.
PROHIBITED! Removal of the grounding prong can
create an electrical hazard. If necessary properly
install an approved 3-pronged adaptor to an electrical
outlet having 2-pronged plug access. Failure to heed
could result in personal injury and or property
damage.
WARNING! Ensure that both ends of the charger power
cord are clean and dry before plugging the charger
power cord into the off-board battery charger port or
the electrical outlet.
Follow these easy steps to charge your batteries safely:
1. Position your scooter close to a standard electrical outlet.
2. Remove the key from the key switch.
3. Make certain that the manual freewheel lever is in the drive (pushed
down) position.
4. Plug the 3-pin charger power cord into the off-board charger port.
5. Extend the charger power cord and plug it into the electrical outlet.
6. Turn the charger on.
7. When the batteries are fully charged, turn the charger off and un-
plug the charger power cord from the electrical outlet and then from
the charger power cord receptacle.
NOTE: There is a charger inhibit function on your scooter. The
scooter will not run and the battery condition meter will not oper-
ate while the batteries are charging.
Figure 8. Battery Condition Meter
Figure 9. Ammeter Indicates
Batteries Are Fully Charged