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We work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide batteries that best suit your Sidekicks specific electri-
cal demands. Fresh batteries arrive daily at Pride and are shipped fully charged to our customers. During shipping,
the batteries may encounter temperature extremes that may influence their initial performance. Heat diminishes the
charge on the battery; cold slows the available power and extends the time needed to recharge the battery.
It may take a few days for the temperature of your Sidekicks batteries to stabilize and adjust to their new room or
ambient temperature.
More importantly, it takes a few charging cycles (a partial drain followed by a full recharge) to establish the critical
chemical balance that is essential to a deep-cycle batterys peak performance and long life.
Please follow these steps to properly break in your Sidekicks new batteries for maximum efficiency and service
life.
1. Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use. This charging cycle brings the battery up to about 88% of
its peak performance level.
2. Operate your new Sidekick in familiar and safe areas. Drive slowly at first, and do not travel too far from your
home or familiar surroundings until you have become accustomed to your Sidekicks controlsand have prop-
erly broken in your scooters batteries.
3. Fully recharge the batteries. They should be at over 90% of their peak performance level.
4. Operate your Sidekick again.
5. Fully recharge the batteries again.
6. After four or five charging cycles, the batteries are able to receive a charge of 100% of their peak performance
level and are able to last for an extended period of time.
How can I ensure maximum battery life?
Fully charged deep-cycle batteries provide reliable performance and extended battery life. Keep your Sidekicks
batteries fully charged whenever possible. Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged, infrequently charged,
or stored without a full charge may be permanently damaged, causing unreliable performance and limited service
life.
How should I store my Sidekick and its batteries?
If you plan on not using your Sidekick for an extended period of time, it is best to:
n Fully charge its batteries prior to storage.
n Disconnect the battery harnesses from the electronic controller assembly.
n Store your Sidekick in a warm, dry environment.
n Avoid storing your Sidekick where it will be exposed to temperature extremes.
WARNING! If your Sidekicks batteries do become frozen, do not attempt to charge them.
Cold or frozen batteries should be allowed to warm up for several days prior to recharging.
For prolonged storage, you may wish to place several boards under the frame of your Sidekick to raise the
scooter off of the ground. This takes the weight off of the tires and reduces the possibility of flat spots developing
on the areas of the tires contacting the ground.
What about public transportation?
If you intend to use public transportation while using your scooter, you must contact in advance the transportation
provider to determine their specific requirements.
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING