Batteries And Charging; Charging Your Batteries - Pride Mobility Victory XL 130 Manuel De L'utilisateur

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

BATTERIES AND CHARGING

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 for at least 8 to 14 hours prior to using it for the fi rst 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 indicates a draining charge, and red
indicates that an immediate recharge is necessary. See
fi gure 11. To ensure the highest accuracy, the battery
condition meter should be checked while operating
your scooter at full speed on a dry, level surface. For
models with the LCD screen, please refer to the "Battery
Condition Indicator" section on page 13.

CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES

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.
PROHIBITED! Never use an extension cord to plug in your battery charger. Plug the charger
directly into a properly wired standard electrical outlet.
PROHIBITED! Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the scooter while the batteries
are charging. We recommend that you do not charge the batteries while the scooter is occupied.
MANDATORY! Read the battery charging instructions in this manual and in the manual supplied
with the battery charger before charging the batteries.
WARNING! Explosive gases may be generated while charging the batteries. Keep the scooter and
battery charger away from sources of ignition such as fl ames or sparks and provide adequate
ventilation when charging the batteries.
WARNING! You must recharge your scooter's batteries with the supplied off-board charger. Do
not use an automotive-type battery charger.
WARNING! Inspect the battery charger, wiring, and connectors for damage before each use.
Contact your authorized Provider if damage is found.
WARNING! Do not attempt to open the battery charger case. If the battery charger does not
appear to be working correctly, contact your authorized Provider.
WARNING! If the battery charger is equipped with cooling slots, then do not attempt to insert
objects through these slots.
WARNING! Be aware that the battery charger case may become hot during charging. Avoid skin
contact and do no place on surfaces that may be affected by heat.
WARNING! If your battery charger has not been tested and approved for outdoor use, then do
not expose it to adverse or extreme weather conditions. If the battery charger is exposed to
adverse or extreme weather conditions, then it must be allowed to adjust to the difference in
environmental conditions before use indoors. Refer to the manual supplied with the battery
charger for more information.
Full-size Scooter Series
Figure 11. Battery Condition Meter
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