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With these considerations in mind, you can determine just how often and for how long you should charge your
Hurricanes batteries. We designed the onboard charger so that it does not overcharge your PMVs 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 provides safe and reliable battery operation and
charging.
1. 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 you charge your Hurricanes batteries
for 8 to 14 hours after daily use.
2. 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.
3. Keep your Hurricanes batteries fully charged.
4. Avoid deeply discharging your Hurricanes batteries.
5. Do not charge your Hurricanes batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours.
How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?
Rarely will you have ideal driving conditionssmooth, flat, hard driving surfaces with no wind or curves. You will
often face hills, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind. All of these driving
conditions affect the distance or running time per battery charge. The following are a few suggestions for obtaining
the maximum range per battery charge.
n Always fully charge your Hurricanes batteries prior to your daily use.
n Maintain 30 psi (pounds per square inch) in all of your Hurricanes tyres.
n Plan your route ahead 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 type and size of battery should I use?
We recommend deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. Both sealed lead-acid (SLA) and gel cell are deep-
cycle batteries that are similar in performance in your Hurricane. Do not use wet-cell batteries, which have removable caps.
NOTE: Do not remove the caps from sealed batteries. Water cannot be added to sealed batteries. Cap
removal voids the battery warranty and may cause damage to the batteries and to your Hurricane.
Use these specifications to reorder deep-cycle batteries:
V. BATTERIES AND CHARGING
Type: Deep-cycle (SLA or gel cell)
Size: U-1 (32 AH only)
Voltage: 12V each
Amperage: 32 AH or 40 AH