Jazzy EVO 614 Series
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V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
How often must I charge the batteries?
Many factors come into play when deciding how often to charge the batteries. You may use your power chair all
day on a daily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a time.
Daily Use
If you use your power chair on a daily basis, charge the batteries as soon as you are finished using your power
chair. Your power chair will be ready each morning to give you a full day's service. It is recommended that
you charge the batteries 8 to 14 hours after daily use. Pride recommends that you charge the batteries for an
additional 4 hours after the battery charger indicates that charging is complete.
Infrequent Use
If you use your power chair infrequently ( once a week or less), you should charge the batteries at least once
per week for at least 24 hours.
NOTE: Your power chair may be equipped with a battery charge reminder feature. If your power chair is
driven for 8 hours or more, powered off and not charged, then the charge reminder feature becomes activated
when the power chair is powered back on.The charge reminder is displayed when the power chair is powered
off again. The left red LED on the battery condition meter will flash 4 times in 0.5-second intervals. This will
happen every time the power chair is powered off until the charge reminder is reset by charging the batteries. In
order to reset the charge reminder feature once it has been activated, it is important to note that the controller
must be powered on prior to attaching the charger to the charger port and must remain on throughout one full
charging cycle.
NOTE: Keep your batteries fully charged and avoid deeply discharging your batteries. Refer to the manual
supplied with the battery charger for charging instructions. Pride recommends charging your batteries for at
least 48 continuous hours once per month to improve battery performance and battery life.
How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?
Rarely do you have an ideal driving situation such as smooth, flat, hard terrain with no wind, hills, or curves. More
often you are presented with hills, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind. All of
these factors will affect the distance or running time per battery charge. Below are a few suggestions for obtaining
the maximum range per charge:
Always charge the batteries fully prior to your trip.
Plan your trip in advance to avoid inclines if possible.
Limit baggage weight to essential items.
Try to maintain an even speed and avoid stop-and-go driving.
We recommend charging your batteries for at least 48 continuous hours once per month to improve battery
performance and battery life.
What type of batteries should I use?
We recommend deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. Both AGM and Gel-Cell are deep-cycle
batteries that are similar in performance.
WARNING! Corrosive chemicals contained in batteries. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell
batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions.
