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How to Read a TruCharge Battery Gauge
If the battery gauge shows red, yellow and green, the batteries are charged.
If the battery gauges show just red and yellow, then you should charge the batteries as soon as you can.
If the battery gauge shows just red, either steady or flashing slowly, then you should charge the batteries
immediately.
IMPORTANT
New batteries
MUST
be fully charged prior to the initial use of the power chair.
Charge new batteries for 12 hours even if the battery gauge already shows a full charge. This is to
condition the new batteries for maximum performance.
• For daily use, keep batteries fully charged. We recommend that you plug in the off-board
charger after each use and charge 6-8 hours.
“For best results please charge your batteries overnight after every use.”
• If you are not going to use the power chair for more than a week,
fully charge
the batteries and then remove
the battery box from the power chair.
Charging Guidelines Checklist to Maximize Battery Life
Use only the automatic off-board charger supplied for all routine charging.
Never use an automotive or wet type charger.
Avoid deep discharges and never drain the batteries completely.
Do not leave batteries in a low state of charge for extended periods. Charge a discharged battery as soon
as possible.
Fully recharge batteries regularly.
Always store batteries fully charged.
Check stored batteries once a month and recharge as necessary.
