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VIII. BATTERIES AND CHARGING
BATTERIES AND CHARGING
Your power chair 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
deep 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 are also unsafe for use in power chairs.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.
WARNING! Prevent injury and/or equipment damage! Do not use batteries that exceed the
recommended type and amp-hour capacity. Do not use batteries with different amp-hour capacities.
Refer to specifications table in this manual and in the manual suppled with the battery charger
for recommended type and capacities.
Charging Your Batteries
The battery charger is one of the most important parts of your power chair. The battery charger is designed to optimize
power chair performance by charging the batteries safely, quickly, and easily. The charging system consists of the charger,
the charger fuse, and the ammeter. The onboard battery charger is located on the battery tray. The charger fuse and the
ammeter are located on the electronics tray. The ammeter indicates the rate of charge necessary to fully recharge the
batteries. It is also a good indication of whether or not the charger is working. The ammeter and the charger are only
functional when the charger power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet.
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 electrical outlet.
WARNING! You must recharge your power chair’s batteries with the supplied onboard charger. Do
not use an automotive-type battery charger.
WARNING! Prevent injury and/or equipment damage! Read the battery charging instructions in
this manual and in the manual supplied with the battery charger before charging the batteries.
WARNING! Prevent injury and/or equipment damage! Do not expose the battery charger to rain or
other sources of moisture unless it has been tested for outdoor use. Refer to the manual supplied
with the battery charger for more information.
WARNING! Prevent injury and/or equipment damage! Explosive gases may be generated while
charging the batteries. Keep the power chair and battery charger away from sources of ignition
such as flames or sparks and provide adequate ventilation when charging the batteries.
WARNING! Prevent injury and/or equipment damage! Inspect the battery charger, wiring, and
connectors for damage before each use. Contact your authorized Pride Provider if damage is
found.
WARNING! Prevent injury and/or equipment damage! Do not attempt to open the battery charger
case. If the battery charger does not appear to be working correctly, contact your authorized
Pride Provider.
WARNING! Prevent injury and/or equipment damage! If the battery charger is equipped with cooling
slots, then do not attempt to insert objects through these slots.
WARNING! Prevent injury and/or equipment damage! Do not allow unsupervised children to play
near the power chair while the batteries are charging.