Pride Mobility TRAVEL MATE, Owner'S Manual

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               Travel Mate

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Figure 12. Charging The Batteries

Follow these easy steps to charge your batteries safely:
1. Position your Travel Scooter close to a standard electrical

outlet. See figure 12.

2. Remove the key from the key switch.
3. Make certain that the manual freewheel lever is in drive mode.
4. Remove the charger power lead receptacle cover from the

charger power lead receptacle and plug the 3-pin off-board
charger power lead into the receptacle.

5. Extend the charger power lead from the off-board battery

charger and plug it into the electrical outlet. It is recom-
mended that you charge your batteries for 8 to 14 hours.

6. When the batteries are fully charged, unplug the off-board

charger power lead from the electrical outlet and then from
the charger power lead receptacle.

7. Replace the charger power lead receptacle cover.

NOTE: There is a charger inhibit function on your Travel Scooter. The Travel Scooter will not run and the
battery condition meter will not operate if the charger power lead is not disconnected from the Travel Scooter.

NOTE: For more information on battery charging, refer to the operation manual supplied with your
battery charger.

REPLACING YOUR TRAVEL SCOOTER’S BATTERIES

If for any reason you do not feel capable or confident in performing the steps below, do not attempt to replace your
batteries. Contact your authorised Pride Provider for service instead.

To ensure complete compatibility and optimal performance, Pride recommends using original equipment replace-
ment batteries obtainable from your authorised Pride Provider.

MANDATORY! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and

lead compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash

hands after handling.

WARNING! Always use two batteries of the exact same type, chemistry, and amp-

hour (Ah) capacity. Refer to the specifications table in this manual and in the

manual supplied with the battery charger for recommended type and capacities.

WARNING! Contact your authorised Pride Provider if you have any questions

regarding the batteries in your Travel Scooter.

WARNING! Do not replace the batteries while the Travel Scooter is occupied.

WARNING! The batteries on your Travel Scooter should only be serviced or

replaced by an authorised Pride Provider or a qualified technician.